The US midterms have wrapped up, with the Democrats securing a resounding victory and winning the House and Senate.

This has had a significant impact on the markets, with Wall Street stocks bouncing up.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked the results further.

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The US midterms have wrapped up, with the Democrats securing a resounding victory and winning the House and Senate.
This has had a significant impact on the markets, with Wall Street stocks bouncing up.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked the results further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the US midterm election results impacted the markets

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Police are set to be embedded in fire stations and will travel alongside fire crews in order to crack down on potential Bonfire Night disorder. 

This move is part of widespread police operations in Scotland designed to stop harmful incidents amid ongoing concerns.          

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Bonfire Night is a big night for 'hooligans' and this will be the biggest police operation since Trump's recent visit.

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Police are set to be embedded in fire stations and will travel alongside fire crews in order to crack down on potential Bonfire Night disorder.&nbsp;
This move is part of widespread police operations in Scotland designed to stop harmful incidents amid ongoing concerns.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Bonfire Night is a big night for 'hooligans' and this will be the biggest police operation since Trump's recent visit.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the police operations in place to crack down on Bonfire Night disorder

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 November, 2026, Sean Plunkett says underfire Michael Laws has a sore arm but will be back at work on Monday.

A top US political analyst says Democrats will now be trying to talk Donald Trump out of war with Iran.

On The Huddle, Oscar Kightley and Katie Bradford reveal what they think of the struggling Australian department store, David Jones.

And who's your favourite James Bond? A subject that sparked "heated" debate.

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 Thursday, 5 November, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sean-plunket-broadcaster-and-host-of-the-platform-on-facing-backlash-over-michael-laws-comments/">Sean Plunkett says underfire Michael Laws has a sore arm but will be back at work on Monday.</a>
A top US political analyst says <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/eric-ham-us-political-analyst-on-what-the-results-of-the-us-midterm-elections-mean-for-donald-trumps-political-future/">Democrats will now be trying to talk Donald Trump out of war with Iran.</a>
On The Huddle, Oscar Kightley and Katie Bradford reveal what they think of the struggling Australian department store, David Jones.
And who's your favourite James Bond? A subject that sparked "heated" debate.
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: 05 November 2026 

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Rabobank's newly released November Agribusiness Monthly report is reporting some positive results, but there's some industry concerns surfacing ahead of the summer season.

The report shows there's strong livestock returns and firmer dairy prices, but the incoming El Niño could create adverse conditions, impacting farming costs.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Rabobank's newly released November Agribusiness Monthly report is reporting some positive results, but there's some industry concerns surfacing ahead of the summer season.
The report shows there's strong livestock returns and firmer dairy prices, but the incoming El Niño could create adverse conditions, impacting farming costs.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the findings from Rabobank's November Agribusiness Monthly report

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the US midterm election results impacted the markets

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