Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace is denying accusations he made sexual comments toward staff and celebrity guests.

The 60-year-old's stepped back from presenting the TV show as an investigation begins.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says more complaints have emerged since his departure - and there's been outrage over the BBC's response to this.

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President-elect Donald Trump's latest policy announcements continue to have an impact on capital markets.

Trump's pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary sent long-term Government bond yields lower and the US share market higher - as investors felt more confident in a 'seasoned' choice taking on the role.

However, his threated tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico created a divided response among investors.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the 'mixed' reactions to Trump's latest announcements.

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Te Papa has made $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago.

The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance, and staffing costs at the museum.

Te Papa head of marketing and communications Kate Camp says New Zealand's tourism industry is a rich area with plenty of room for 'once-in-a-lifetime' experiences.

"You're not here for a cheap and cheerful holiday, for most of our visitors."

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Child Fund's Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Labour has ruled out joining AUKUS during their next term in Government. Is this a valid statement? What made Labour change its mind?

Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. Is this a mistake?

UK Masterchef host Gregg Wallace has hit back at allegations of improper behaviour, blaming the allegations on 'middle class women of a certain age'. What do we make of this fight-back tactic?

Te Papa has made $750,000 in two months from charging international visitors $35 per visit. Does this prove we should be making international visitors pay for more things?

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The Finance Minister has been quick to unpack some of Labour's announcements from over the weekend.

At the party's annual conference, leader Chris Hipkins ruled out joining AUKUS - the security pact between Australia, the UK and the US.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said this rejection of AUKUS feels 'premature'.

"Let's remember it was Labour who started the discussions about Pillar Two of AUKUS back in 2021. No one's ever talked about joining the first pillar - but exploring how we could co-operate on technology was something Labour kicked off."

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 2 December 2024, Jack Tame speaks to Social Development Minister Louise Upston as the number of jobseekers continues to increase.

US president Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden.

Labour's David Parker tells Jack a future Labour Government would pull out of AUKUS.

Plus, the Huddle reacts to Gregg Wallace blaming allegations against him on "middle class women of a certain age".

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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Mortgage holders have been hoping the banks will pass on the latest 50 basis point cut to the OCR - but many will have to wait.

New Zealand's major banks have all cut their floating rates, but only ASB's fixed-term mortgage rate has moved down so far.

Mortgage advisor Bruce Patton says the banks had largely predicted the OCR would drop by 50 basis points - and priced their earlier cuts accordingly.

"We saw a few banks move a few days before, we saw the BNZ come down from 6.49 to 5.99 on the Monday before the OCR was even announced. A lot of the rates had already moved."

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Merchandise sales have kicked off for new football club Auckland FC.

The introduction of the A-league football club to the city has seen more merchandise sold in four weeks than it was expecting to sell all season.

More is being shipped in before Christmas.

CEO Nick Becker says interest has been overwhelming.

"Auckland was ready for some professional football, I think. Like, the passion that's in those stands - you just see it."

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