The All Blacks have a chance to make their fifth Rugby World Cup final, but they have to get past Argentina first.

However, with two wins over the All Blacks in the past World Cup cycle, the All Blacks certainly won’t be taking this one lightly.

The Black Caps remain unbeaten at the Cricket World Cup, but their win streak could be under threat.

They have a top of the group clash against hosts India in Dharamshala, where the Black Caps are ahead of India on run rate.

Sportstalk host D’Arcy Waldegrave joined Jason Pine.

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The All Blacks have a chance to make their fifth Rugby World Cup final, but they have to get past Argentina first.
However, with two wins over the All Blacks in the past World Cup cycle, the All Blacks certainly won’t be taking this one lightly.
The Black Caps remain unbeaten at the Cricket World Cup, but their win streak could be under threat.
They have a top of the group clash against hosts India in Dharamshala, where the Black Caps are ahead of India on run rate.
Sportstalk host D’Arcy Waldegrave joined Jason Pine.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk hosts previews the All Blacks' World Cup semifinal vs Argentina

Over in the UK, British finance minister John Healey is due to announce his first Budget on Wednesday - but people aren't feeling optimistic.

Households and businesses are struggling to cover all their costs, and another winter full of rising energy bills is looming.

UK correspondent Enda Brady claims minimum wage is set to go up for younger workers, but this won't be good news for businesses.

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Over in the UK, British finance minister John Healey is due to announce his first Budget on Wednesday - but people aren't feeling optimistic.
Households and businesses are struggling to cover all their costs, and another winter full of rising energy bills is looming.
UK correspondent Enda Brady claims minimum wage is set to go up for younger workers, but this won't be good news for businesses.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent ahead of Chancellor John Healey presenting UK 2026 Budget

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The Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 is set to close again tonight for nine consecutive nights, but there's hope for a way forward.

The route has been closed several times over the past year due to storms and adverse weather conditions, causing delays and detours for drivers. 

National Road Carriers Association CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers is feeling hopeful - as this closure was planned so contractors could install a retaining wall at the site of a major slip.

"Short-term pain for hopefully some longer-term gain and fewer closures."

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The Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 is set to close again tonight for nine consecutive nights, but there's hope for a way forward.
The route has been closed several times over the past year due to storms and adverse weather conditions, causing delays and detours for drivers.&nbsp;
National Road Carriers Association CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers is feeling hopeful - as this closure was planned so contractors could install a retaining wall at the site of a major slip.
"Short-term pain for hopefully some longer-term gain and fewer closures."
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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO on the latest closure of the Awakino Gorge

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The gap between the two major parties has narrowed again, leaving people speculating about how the election could go.

According to the latest 1News-Verian poll, National has dropped to 29 points and Labour is holding steady on 27.

Meanwhile, the Greens have dropped to 15, ACT is on 12, NZ First has gone up to 10 and Opportunity has fallen to 6. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the results further.

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The gap between the two major parties has narrowed again, leaving people speculating about how the election could go.
According to the latest 1News-Verian poll, National has dropped to 29 points and Labour is holding steady on 27.
Meanwhile, the Greens have dropped to 15, ACT is on 12, NZ First has gone up to 10 and Opportunity has fallen to 6.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the results further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host unpacks latest 1News-Verian poll results

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk hosts previews the All Blacks' World Cup semifinal vs Argentina

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