It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings.

Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result means for investors.

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It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings.
Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result means for investors.
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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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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX financial result means for investors

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Tough new sanctions on criminals who skip their sentencings will come into effect next year.

Judges in England and Wales will soon be given stronger powers to block prison visits and keep offenders in their cells for weeks after the fact.

UK correspondent Enda Brady explained these new terms further.

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Tough new sanctions on criminals who skip their sentencings will come into effect next year.
Judges in England and Wales will soon be given stronger powers to block prison visits and keep offenders in their cells for weeks after the fact.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained these new terms further.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK judges being given new powers for criminals who miss sentencing hearings

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Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move.

Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11 students, with Year 12 and 13 instead having the option to take Food and Fibre Systems from 2029. 

The Country host Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move.
Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11 students, with Year 12 and 13 instead having the option to take Food and Fibre Systems from 2029.&nbsp;
The Country host Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for keeping agricultural and horticultural science available for Year 11

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 October, 2026, are TVNZ workers making a political statement by going on strike just before the election?

A mum jailed for bashing her baby is going to the Court of Appeal - for a second time. We talk to the journalist who's campaigned to overturn the conviction and sentence.

Why young people are being urged to add video to their job applications.

And on The Huddle, find out why Tim Wilson or Gareth Hughes think it's time for Christopher Luxon to "break out the Fanta".

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 Wednesday, 22 October, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rachel-mackintosh-e-t%C5%AB-national-secretary-on-tvnz-journalists-and-other-staff-going-on-strike-next-week/">are TVNZ workers making a political statement by going on strike just before the election?</a>
A mum jailed for bashing her baby is going to the Court of Appeal - for a second time. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/melanie-reid-newsroom-investigative-journalist-on-newsroom-taking-starship-case-to-court-of-appeal/">We talk to the journalist who's campaigned to overturn the conviction and sentence.</a>
Why young people <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/louise-saviker-student-job-search-ceo-on-the-increase-in-job-seekers-being-asked-to-submit-videos/">are being urged to add video to their job applications.</a>
And on The Huddle, find out why<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-do-we-need-to-be-getting-ready-for-more-global-conflicts/"> Tim Wilson or Gareth Hughes think it's time for Christopher Luxon to "break out the Fanta".</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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Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2026 

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX financial result means for investors

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