Inflation appears to be easing, although some figures are continuing to surge.

Latest Stats NZ figures show petrol is 14.9 percent cheaper than a year ago, while food prices rose 1.2 percent.

Fruit and vegetables are 8.3 percent cheaper, while olive oil is 58 percent pricier.

Butter, chocolate biscuits and alcohol have also been getting darer.

ASB senior economist Mark Smith joined Francesca Rudkin.

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Inflation appears to be easing, although some figures are continuing to surge.
Latest Stats NZ figures show petrol is 14.9 percent cheaper than a year ago, while food prices rose 1.2 percent.
Fruit and vegetables are 8.3 percent cheaper, while olive oil is 58 percent pricier.
Butter, chocolate biscuits and alcohol have also been getting darer.
ASB senior economist Mark Smith joined Francesca Rudkin.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Mark Smith: ASB senior economist on latest inflation figures

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Friday 11 October 2024, the Electricity Authority has been told to get more competitive as it tries to curb soaring electricity prices. Energy Minister Simeon Brown joins Francesca to discuss the Government's expectations.

Sailing Professor Mark Orams discusses Team New Zealand taking on the British team of INEOS Britannia as the 37th America's Cup gets underway on Sunday morning.

Kiwis are leaving the country in record numbers and Professor of Sociology at University of Auckland Francis Collins explains what this means for NZ's future population.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Friday 11 October 2024, <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/b48a603bae4d46a58c16b8901e46ca39}" title="Simeon Brown: Energy Minister says the Electricity Authority doesn't need to worry about things they don't need to">the Electricity Authority has been told to get more competitive as it tries to curb soaring electricity prices. Energy Minister Simeon Brown joins Francesca to discuss the Government's expectations.</a>
Sailing Professor Mark Orams <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/1fe463e4ffff4ae89b12beb0d0397190}" title="Mark Orams: AUT sailing professor previews 37th America's Cup">discusses Team New Zealand taking on the British team of INEOS Britannia as the 37th America's Cup gets underway on Sunday morning.</a>
Kiwis are leaving the country in record numbers and <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/76f9f7c5dafb46d38937aba11f84ab50}" title="Francis Collins: Auckland University sociology professor says inequality likely contributing to people leaving New Zealand">Professor of Sociology at University of Auckland Francis Collins explains what this means for NZ's future population.</a>
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2024 

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The British government is investigating 37 UK-linked businesses for potentially breaking Russian oil sanctions.

The sanctions were introduced when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, but critics have claimed they’re ineffective with latest figures showing Russia’s economy is growing.

It’s thought a lot of the affected businesses under investigation are maritime insurance firms, which are potentially enabling Russia to exploit a loophole in the sanctions if proven to be true.

Elsewhere, the Portuguese government is looking to slash taxes for people aged under 35 to encourage people to stay and emigrate to the country, and Princess Catherine has made her first official public engagement since finishing chemotherapy in Southport.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey joined Francesca Rudkin.

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The British government is investigating 37 UK-linked businesses for potentially breaking Russian oil sanctions.
The sanctions were introduced when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, but critics have claimed they’re ineffective with latest figures showing Russia’s economy is growing.
It’s thought a lot of the affected businesses under investigation are maritime insurance firms, which are potentially enabling Russia to exploit a loophole in the sanctions if proven to be true.
Elsewhere, the Portuguese government is looking to slash taxes for people aged under 35 to encourage people to stay and emigrate to the country, and Princess Catherine has made her first official public engagement since finishing chemotherapy in Southport.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey joined Francesca Rudkin.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on investigating UK-linked businesses for potentially breaking Russian oil sanctions

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One New Zealand has been given the green light to begin testing of their Starlink satellite to mobile service over the next 10 weeks.

It'll allow texting and messaging from many places currently without coverage.

Currently 40 percent of the country has no mobile coverage, and the telecommunications company says satellite to cell plays a vital role in keeping people connected.

One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris joined Francesca Rudkin.

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One New Zealand has been given the green light to begin testing of their Starlink satellite to mobile service over the next 10 weeks.
It'll allow texting and messaging from many places currently without coverage.
Currently 40 percent of the country has no mobile coverage, and the telecommunications company says satellite to cell plays a vital role in keeping people connected.
One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris joined Francesca Rudkin.
LISTEN ABOVE

Jason Paris: One New Zealand CEO on the company starting testing its Starlink satellite to mobile service

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Mark Smith: ASB senior economist on latest inflation figures

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