There's a fresh wave of concerns about the water quality in the Seine for the Paris Olympics. 

A training session for the Olympic triathlon event has been cancelled due to unsafe levels of pollution, with heavy rain from the opening ceremony reviving recent fears.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says tests have confirmed the water is not up to scratch for swimming in.

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There's a fresh wave of concerns about the water quality in the Seine for the Paris Olympics. 
A training session for the Olympic triathlon event has been cancelled due to unsafe levels of pollution, with heavy rain from the opening ceremony reviving recent fears.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says tests have confirmed the water is not up to scratch for swimming in.
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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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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the renewed concerns surrounding the Seine's water quality during the Paris Olympics

One Wellington property developer is calling on the Reserve Bank to make it easier to repurpose vacant commercial buildings.

Alex Cassels has set up several new apartment buildings in Wellington - and is looking to expand to Auckland.

He explained how this scheme would alleviate the housing crisis and provide affordable rents. 

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One Wellington property developer is calling on the Reserve Bank to make it easier to repurpose vacant commercial buildings.
Alex Cassels has set up several new apartment buildings in Wellington - and is looking to expand to Auckland.
He explained how this scheme would alleviate the housing crisis and provide affordable rents. 
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Alex Cassels: property developer launches bid to repurpose Auckland commercial buildings into housing

New inflation data out of the US has experts speculating potential rate cuts in the coming months.

The Federal Reserve is set to meet on Thursday - and it's likely they'll offer an update about when rate cuts will come.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further.

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New inflation data out of the US has experts speculating potential rate cuts in the coming months.
The Federal Reserve is set to meet on Thursday - and it's likely they'll offer an update about when rate cuts will come.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 July 2024, a successful eye surgeon has been accused of strangling his wife and making it look like suicide. Chelsea Daniels reports from the first day of the Polkinghorne trial.

Tax cuts are finally coming to your bank account this week. The Finance Minister says you might just want to double check your payslip this week.

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin speaks to Andrew from the Sevens at the Olympics in Paris.

Plus, the Huddle debates budgie smugglers and whether they were a welcome sight poolside at the Olympic swimming.

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 Monday, 29 July 2024, a successful eye surgeon has been accused of strangling his wife and making it look like suicide. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chelsea-daniels-zb-reporter-on-the-crown-outlining-the-habits-of-philip-polkinghorne-during-murder-trial/">Chelsea Daniels reports from the first day of the Polkinghorne trial.</a>
Tax cuts are finally coming to your bank account this week. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-the-new-tax-changes-kicking-in-this-week/">The Finance Minister says you might just want to double check your payslip this week.</a>
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/alan-gilpin-world-rugby-ceo-on-new-zealand-rugbys-progress-during-the-paris-olympics/">speaks to Andrew from the Sevens at the Olympics in Paris.</a>
Plus, the Huddle<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-how-excited-are-we-for-tax-cuts/"> debates budgie smugglers and whether they were a welcome sight poolside at the Olympic swimming.</a>
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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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the renewed concerns surrounding the Seine's water quality during the Paris Olympics

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