Over in Australia, opposition leader Peter Dutton has reignited calls for a referendum on deporting dual citizens.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has since hit out at this suggestion, labelling it a 'thought bubble'.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is a 'nonsense' election pledge with limited weight behind it.

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Donald Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming hours, and there's fresh concerns ahead of the meeting.

Trump is hoping to get agreement on a 30-day ceasefire proposal accepted by Ukraine last week.

UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the concerns about Ukraine's future ahead of the meeting.

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The OECD has downgraded its outlook for the global economy as a result of President Trump's escalating trade wars.

Canada and Mexico are predicted to see the biggest impact, with Canada's growth outlook being halved and Mexico being expected to see a recession.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further.

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Improved sentiment among sheep and beef farmers has helped drive a significant lift in farmer confidence, according to new data.

The first Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey of 2025 shows farmer confidence is up +44 percent - from +34 percent.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them in.

This comes as new TradeMe data shows the number of new rental listings in the city in February was up 34 percent on the same time last year - from 8049 to 10,805.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says people looking for rentals have more choices than ever, because there's less demand.

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Tonight on the Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Labour Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Baby boomers are starting to die off, leaving inheritances behind. Experts believe $27 billion dollars were passed on in inheritance in New Zealand last year. There's a call to donate more to charity - or should we tax it a bit more?

ACT says it wants to stand candidates at this year's local body election. Do we think this is a good idea?

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Auckland International Airport’s duty-free stores are set for a big makeover under a new partnership with French global travel retailer Lagardère.

Lagardère successfully won an eight-year contract to operate the airport’s four duty-free stores from July, according to a new announcement.

The airport says passengers can expect to see the next evolution of duty-free shopping.

First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson says this is a promising development.

"The key thing about duty-free is - it gives you a lot of selection, particularly in cosmetics and perfumery. You won't find that level of selection in general retail."

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 18 March 2025, Donald Trump's former national security adviser Ambassador John Bolton joins Ryan ahead of tomorrow's critical call between Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Corrections is investigating after notorious convicted killer Dean Wickliffe claims to have been assaulted by prison guards.

Should baby boomers leave more of their inheritance to charities?

NZ Players Association Rob Nichol reacts to All Blacks coach Razor's u-turn on the All Blacks eligibility rule.

And all about shagging? The listener text about Shortland Street that had Ryan in fits.

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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