US President Donald Trump's accused Iran of completely violating its ceasefire agreement - with the Strait of Hormuz closed again.

Iran's fired shots at ships in the Strait over the weekend, and has warned it'll stay closed until the US lifts its blockade.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly revealed how these developments could impact markets.

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US President Donald Trump's accused Iran of completely violating its ceasefire agreement - with the Strait of Hormuz closed again.
Iran's fired shots at ships in the Strait over the weekend, and has warned it'll stay closed until the US lifts its blockade.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly revealed how these developments could impact markets.
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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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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on how markets have reacted to the fractious ceasefire news in the Middle East

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UK Prime Minister Starmer is fighting for his job as he faces MPs to explain the sacking of the top civil servant in the UK Foreign Office.

It follows the revelation that his department didn’t tell the Prime Minister that Lord Mandelson failed security vetting.

Mandelson took up the role of UK ambassador to the US in February 2025, but seven months later he was sacked over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.

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UK Prime Minister Starmer is fighting for his job as he faces MPs to explain the sacking of the top civil servant in the UK Foreign Office.
It follows the revelation that his department didn’t tell the Prime Minister that Lord Mandelson failed security vetting.
Mandelson took up the role of UK ambassador to the US in February 2025, but seven months later he was sacked over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer facing scrutiny over Mandelson saga

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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!

Everyone's waiting for the National Party caucus meeting in Wellington tomorrow morning. What do we think will happen here? Is Luxon on the way out? 

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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!
Everyone's waiting for the National Party caucus meeting in Wellington tomorrow morning. What do we think will happen here? Is Luxon on the way out?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Should Chris Luxon be worried about tomorrow?

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 April, 2026, we ask the MetService's head of weather news how they got the forecast so wrong with the latest flooding disasters.

Education Minister Erica Stanford outlines relief for schools affected by the fuel crisis.

We hear about a bus trial where the driver lets you off closer to your destination at night.

And on The Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani discuss the pressure going on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 April, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/heather-keats-metservice-head-of-weather-news-on-the-extreme-weather-impacting-wellington/">we ask the MetService's head of weather news how they got the forecast so wrong with the latest flooding disasters.</a>
Education Minister Erica Stanford <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/erica-stanford-education-minister-on-the-temporary-fuel-support-aimed-at-rural-schools/">outlines relief for schools affected by the fuel crisis.</a>
We hear about a bus trial <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rachel-cara-at-public-transport-operations-group-manager-on-auckland-transports-flexi-stop-trial/">where the driver lets you off closer to your destination at night.</a>
And on The Huddle, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-should-chris-luxon-be-worried-about-tomorrow/">Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani discuss the pressure going on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership.</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: 20 April 2026 

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on how markets have reacted to the fractious ceasefire news in the Middle East

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