The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance.

Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose approximately 50 percent of their council seats.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this could open up a discussion about Sunak's standing ahead of the election.

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The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance.
Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose approximately 50 percent of their council seats.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this could open up a discussion about Sunak's standing ahead of the election.
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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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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak underperforming in local elections

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 17 May 2024, flights in and out of New Caledonia have been delayed until at least Tuesday as riots continue. Air NZ's Captain Hugh Pearce tells Heather how tricky the security situation is for crew and passengers.

Green MP Julie-Anne Genter has been doing the mea culpa media round, so will all be forgiven and forgotten? 

Three A-league players have been arrested in Australia for alleged betting corruption, including an All Whites player and a former Phoenix captain. Former Phoenix player Paul Ifill reacts and the Sports Huddle weighs in too. 

Plus is this the worst sound ever? A crunchy burger? 

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 17 May 2024, flights in and out of New Caledonia have been delayed until at least Tuesday as riots continue. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/captain-hugh-pearce-air-nz-captain-on-noumea-airport-closure-due-to-civil-unrest/">Air NZ's Captain Hugh Pearce tells Heather how tricky the security situation is for crew and passengers.</a><a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/captain-hugh-pearce-air-nz-captain-on-noumea-airport-closure-due-to-civil-unrest/"> </a>
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/barry-soper-senior-political-correspondent-on-julie-anne-genters-public-apology-ahead-of-her-return-to-parliament/">Green MP Julie-Anne Genter has been doing the mea culpa media round, so will all be forgiven and forgotten? </a>
Three A-league players have been arrested in Australia for alleged betting corruption, including an All Whites player and a former Phoenix captain. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/paul-ifell-former-phoenix-player-on-the-clubs-semi-final-match-against-melbourne-victory/">Former Phoenix player Paul Ifill reacts and the Sports Huddle weighs in too. </a>
Plus is this the worst sound ever? A crunchy burger? 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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Full Show Podcast: 17 May 2024

A man has been charged with attempted murder, over an apparent attempt to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Fico remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being shot several times during a walkabout.

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis Allan there’s been reports that the suspect is a 71-year-old, but other than that not much is known. 

Grey said “Others are saying his motive was the Slovak government’s stance on the media – they are cracking down on Newspapers.”

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A man has been charged with attempted murder, over an apparent attempt to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. 
Fico remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being shot several times during a walkabout. 
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis Allan there’s been reports that the suspect is a 71-year-old, but other than that not much is known.  
Grey said “Others are saying his motive was the Slovak government’s stance on the media – they are cracking down on Newspapers.” 
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Slovak Prime Minister assassination attempt

Vladimir Putin has arrived at Harbin, China’s ‘Little Russia’.

He is visiting a China-Russia trade fair today to highlight the strong economic ties between the superpowers.

Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis Allan “Putin wants ongoing support from China, and access to China’s financial system.”

Lewis said Putin needs to pay for things in other than USD, because Russia doesn’t have access to that system. 

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Vladimir Putin has arrived at Harbin, China’s ‘Little Russia’. 
He is visiting a China-Russia trade fair today to highlight the strong economic ties between the superpowers. 
Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis Allan “Putin wants ongoing support from China, and access to China’s financial system.” 
Lewis said Putin needs to pay for things in other than USD, because Russia doesn’t have access to that system.  
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak underperforming in local elections

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