It was another big weekend for the conflict between Iran and the US, but the lack of new escalation could be good news for the markets.

Reports that the US and Iran had agreed to pause further military action and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz eased concerns of additional disruptions.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.

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It was another big weekend for the conflict between Iran and the US, but the lack of new escalation could be good news for the markets.
Reports that the US and Iran had agreed to pause further military action and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz eased concerns of additional disruptions.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.
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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 the market reactions to the latest events in the Middle East

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The UK's Prime-Minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham is set to give his first major policy speech.

This will be his first since launching his bid for the top job, and it's expected he'll announce plans for a 'No 10 North'.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained that the economy and youth unemployment will likely be among the issues discussed. 

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The UK's Prime-Minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham is set to give his first major policy speech.
This will be his first since launching his bid for the top job, and it's expected he'll announce plans for a 'No 10 North'.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained that the economy and youth unemployment will likely be among the issues discussed.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of Andy Burnham's first major policy speech

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Starlink’s number of New Zealand customers jumped 46 percent last year as it passed Spark to become the country’s largest rural internet provider.

The satellite broadband provider - owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX - increased its Kiwi subscribers from 58,000 to 85,000 in the year to June 30, 2025, according to new reports.

Tech commentator Bill Bennett says Starlink's been gathering momentum over the years, and he saw this growth coming. 

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Starlink’s number of New Zealand customers jumped 46 percent last year as it passed Spark to become the country’s largest rural internet provider.
The satellite broadband provider - owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX - increased its Kiwi subscribers from 58,000 to 85,000 in the year to June 30, 2025, according to new reports.
Tech commentator Bill Bennett says Starlink's been gathering momentum over the years, and he saw this growth coming.&nbsp;
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Bill Bennett: tech commentator on the growing popularity of Starlink

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

ACT and Labour have unveiled some new proposed policies ahead of the election. Labour wants to reset the Apprenticeship Boost scheme and ACT wants to tighten restrictions on beneficiaries. What do we make of these? Are these necessary?  

Why is the media not going harder on Chlöe Swarbrick narking to the EU on breaching our trade obligations? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
ACT and Labour have unveiled some new proposed policies ahead of the election. Labour wants to reset the Apprenticeship Boost scheme and ACT wants to tighten restrictions on beneficiaries. What do we make of these? Are these necessary?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Why is the media not going harder on Chlöe Swarbrick narking to the EU on breaching our trade obligations?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: How dull are all these policy announcements?

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the latest events in the Middle East

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