Thousands of residents are being evacuated from their homes as a large wildfire continues to rage north of Athens, with flames leaping as high as 25m.

The historic site of Marathon is among the areas where residents are being moved to safety by the emergency services.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the extent of the damage.

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Thousands of residents are being evacuated from their homes as a large wildfire continues to rage north of Athens, with flames leaping as high as 25m.
The historic site of Marathon is among the areas where residents are being moved to safety by the emergency services.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the extent of the damage.
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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 wildfires in Greece forcing residents to evacuate

The Reserve Bank is set to make a call on the Official Cash Rate this week, and experts are feeling hopeful.

While economists are divided on the outcome, markets have priced in possible rate cuts going forward.

Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explains what we can expect.

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The Reserve Bank is set to make a call on the Official Cash Rate this week, and experts are feeling hopeful.
While economists are divided on the outcome, markets have priced in possible rate cuts going forward.
Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explains what we can expect.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on markets pricing in rate cuts ahead of OCR update

Nearly three-quarters of builders think the industry is in for another tough financial year, according to new data. 

650 Kiwi builders were consulted in a new EBoss survey, with 67 percent of respondents reporting less projects and 70 percent claiming industry conditions will only get worse in the coming months.

Matt Duder from EBoss says builders operate on tough margins, so steady work is important to them.

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Nearly three-quarters of builders think the industry is in for another tough financial year, according to new data. 
650 Kiwi builders were consulted in a new EBoss survey, with 67 percent of respondents reporting less projects and 70 percent claiming industry conditions will only get worse in the coming months.
Matt Duder from EBoss says builders operate on tough margins, so steady work is important to them.
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Matt Duder: EBoss managing director on the new data showing significant percentage of builders have grim outlook for the year

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 12 August 2024, the Government is getting tougher on beneficiaries. Social Development Minister Louise Upston tells Heather why jobseekers need to reapply for the benefit every six months from now.

Chelsea Daniels has the latest developments from the Polkinghorne trial where Pauline Hanna's niece gave evidence today.

Former Defence Minister Andrew Little explains why he thinks the Government does need to explore AUKUS membership and why he thinks China is a threat to NZ.

The Huddle reflects on the best moments from the Olympics - and whether the Olympics organisers do need to do something about clarifying gender rules.

Plus 20 things that make you a Boomer. Will Heather the millennial turn out to be a boomer at heart?

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, 12 August 2024, the Government is getting tougher on beneficiaries. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/louise-upston-social-development-minister-on-the-new-sanctions-for-people-on-the-jobseeker-benefit/">Social Development Minister Louise Upston tells Heather why jobseekers need to reapply for the benefit every six months from now.</a>
Chelsea Daniels has<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chelsea-daniels-zb-reporter-on-pauline-hannas-niece-delivering-testimony-in-polkinghorne-murder-trial/"> the latest developments from the Polkinghorne trial where Pauline Hanna's niece gave evidence today.</a>
Former Defence Minister Andrew Little explains <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/andrew-little-former-defence-minister-voices-support-for-new-zealand-getting-involved-with-aukus/">why he thinks the Government does need to explore AUKUS membership and why he thinks China is a threat to NZ.</a>
The Huddle reflects on the best moments from the Olympics -<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-what-were-our-favourite-olympic-moments/"> and whether the Olympics organisers do need to do something about clarifying gender rules.</a>
Plus 20 things that make you a Boomer. Will Heather the millennial turn out to be a boomer at heart?
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 wildfires in Greece forcing residents to evacuate

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