The UK will not be involved in the US military blockade of Iran, according to new reports.

The US announced the blockade after talks with Iran failed to secure a lasting peace deal in Pakistan over the weekend.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's still concern in the UK, with oil prices surging up again.

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The UK will not be involved in the US military blockade of Iran, according to new reports.
The US announced the blockade after talks with Iran failed to secure a lasting peace deal in Pakistan over the weekend.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's still concern in the UK, with oil prices surging up again.
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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 UK Government ruling out joining Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

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Global oil prices have shot up again, with Donald Trump gunning for authority over the Strait of Hormuz.

The President's announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports, after peace talks collapsed in Pakistan yesterday. 

Despite the ceasefire, he's looking at resuming strikes.  

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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Global oil prices have shot up again, with Donald Trump gunning for authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
The President's announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports, after peace talks collapsed in Pakistan yesterday.&nbsp;
Despite the ceasefire, he's looking at resuming strikes. &nbsp;
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices going up following Trump's blockade threat

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Labour's Chris Hipkins has confirmed the party won't reveal their stance on the FTA with India until next week. Why do we think they're waiting?

ANZ has forecasted three OCR hikes before the November election as the Middle East conflict is likely to drive up inflation. How bad is this for the Government?

Did we over-hype the effects of Cyclone Vaianu? Who's to blame for the panic?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Labour's Chris Hipkins has confirmed the party won't reveal their stance on the FTA with India until next week. Why do we think they're waiting?
ANZ has forecasted three OCR hikes before the November election as the Middle East conflict is likely to drive up inflation. How bad is this for the Government?
Did we over-hype the effects of Cyclone Vaianu? Who's to blame for the panic?
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The Huddle: Why do we love Anna Breman?

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 13 April, 2026, ANZ thinks the Reserve Bank will raise the OCR as early as July. Chief Economist Sharon Zollner gives us their reasons why.

Labour is being coy on whether it will agree to support the Fair-Trade Agreement with India, Chris Hipkins explains.

Did we over-hype the effects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Vaianu? And if so, who's to blame?

Plus, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani tell Heather why they're so smitten with new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman.
 
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, 13 April, 2026<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sharon-zollner-anz-chief-economist-on-the-bank-forecasting-three-ocr-hikes-before-the-november-election/">, ANZ thinks the Reserve Bank will raise the OCR as early as July. Chief Economist Sharon Zollner gives us their reasons why.</a>
Labour is being coy on whether<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-leader-says-party-waiting-for-legal-advice-before-india-trade-deal-decision/"> it will agree to support the Fair-Trade Agreement with India, Chris Hipkins explains.</a>
Did we over-hype the effects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Vaianu? <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/opinion/perspective-with-heather-du-plessis-allan-does-our-news-just-have-the-wrong-priorities/">And if so, who's to blame?</a>
Plus, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-why-do-we-love-anna-breman/">Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani tell Heather why they're so smitten with new RBNZ Governor Anna Breman.</a> &nbsp; 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: 13 April 2026 

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government ruling out joining Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

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