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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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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11:36

The Huddle: What do we make of the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! As the fuel crisis continues, more people are opting to take the bus instead of drive or fly. Do we see this becoming a permanent shift, or will things go back to normal when the oil crisis ends? What do we make of the Government's handling of the fuel crisis? Are we going to end up like Australia

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6:27

Peter Boghossian: philosopher and college professor...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

Having tough conversations is a difficult art, but one expert's devised a solution. American philosopher Peter Boghossian has been quietly touring New Zealand schools and universities teaching young people how to have healthy debate. He says it's important to consider all perspectives and figure out what people believe before we leap to conflict. "The most important thing is that you have to listen, you have to repeat back to the person, you have to understand what they believe and why they believe

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2:07

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why are we...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

We can be a bunch of moaners in this country, can’t we? Now, from my point of view, that announcement yesterday - which we talked about on the show - that pharmacists may soon be able to hand out a range of publicly funded medicines without patients having to go to a GP first, is a no-brainer. It’s wonderful because we’re talking about low-level medications: Pamol, maybe some eye drops, for fairly common and uncomplicated illnesses like conjunctivitis or head lice. And this isn’t anything new for

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4:44

Ben Harris: former cricketer and 'Five in 25'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

A former cricketer has launched a newfast-paced lawn bowls format designed to give the sport a new lease on life. 'Five in 25' is a shortened version of the game that hopes to attract new players to give the sport a go. Ben Harris is the man behind the game and he says there's an event set to take place tomorrow designed to appeal to prospective players. "It's an experimental tournament tomorrow, there'll be some learnings from that at the Papanui bowling club." LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:42

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

Airlines are now treating the fuel crisis as a long term issue. The conflict in Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz, has forced airfare rises and route cuts. Board of Airline Representatives NZ Executive Director, Cath O'Brien, says airlines have to look well ahead. "At the moment, we're planning for the season that runs October to March. As we plan ahead, we have to plan networks on a totally changed basis of cost. And I think that's the real challenge." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:28

Frances Joychild KC: counsel for Palestine Solidarity...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

The Guardians of the Super Fund are considering their response to a High Court ruling parts of its sustainable investment policy were unreasonable and unlawful. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa sought a judicial review over the fund's failure to divest investment in Israeli companies complicit in illegally occupying Palestine. Their lawyer, Frances Joychild KC says the court has asked the Superfund to re-write its policies to align with their statutory duties. She says the problem was that

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6:34

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

National says Labour's sending mixed messages on tax. Yesterday, lobby group Tax Justice Aotearoa called for a comprehensive capital gains tax and wealth taxes. Labour's revenue spokesperson Deborah Russell says the group has 'really good suggestions', and refuses to say whether Labour's current capital gains tax policy goes far enough. Meanwhile, leader Chris Hipkins says the party won't be taking any new tax policy to the election. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says

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4:31

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

A fire raging at Australia's Geelong oil refinery since last night has been extinguished. The blaze broke out at the motor gasoline unit, and is expected to affect petrol production. The site produces 10 percent of the country's fuel - one of only two refineries in Australia. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says investigations will be taking place into the incident - and the damage is 'extensive'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:29

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Football...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

The Football Ferns will attend a seventh women’s World Cup next year in Brazil after beating Papua New Guinea 1-nil in the Oceania qualifying final. The result capped a dominant campaign - New Zealand scored 25 goals without conceding. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:15

Sam Peate: Entrada Travel Group chief operating...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/16

With fuel prices rising amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, more people have turned to buses in order to get around. National bus company InterCity says it has increased fares in the face of escalating diesel prices, but the increase in demand has helped offset the costs. Entrada Travel Group chief operating officer Sam Peate says they're hoping this trend will continue even after oil prices come down. "We know that we've got a comfortable and convenient way to travel, we've got wi-fi on

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4:33

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the reactions to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

Harry and Meghan have taken a four-day tour to Australia, where they've been combining visits to charitable causes alongside money-making events. This is the pair's first time in Australia since 2018, where they visited as part of an 'intense' royal tour. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacked the reactions further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:24

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

Inland Revenue has claimed New Zealand needs higher taxes, building off earlier arguments made by Treasury. It sees scope to increase the goods and services tax (GST) rate - offering a cash transfer to low-income earners - and tax more capital gains. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on A2...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

Shares in A2 Milk dropped this week after the company downgraded their earnings forecast - after the business was hoping to increase their net profit for the June year. A2 Milk has cited supply chain issues, partly relating to the conflict in the Middle East. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:14

The Huddle: What went wrong for Moana Pasifika?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Bunnings is set to begin rolling out facial recognition technology in some stores in order to combat retail crime. Do we think this is the way to go? Will other big stores follow suit? Has the Government made the right call with the four-stage national fuel plan? Are we worried they're not taking things seriously? Moana Pasifika

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Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, a top economist explains why the Government's not properly preparing for a fuel crisis. A nutritionist disputes Donald Trump's claim that diet drinks kill cancer cells. Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell tells us why he wants to be the New Zealand First MP for Tukituki. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Gareth Hughes discuss the demise of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan

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2:10

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Bunnings...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

If you haven’t watched the Bunnings video yet showing its staff being attacked, I recommend you go and watch it - especially if you feel uneasy about the company using CCTV for facial recognition. It’s a compilation of incidents that have occurred in its stores. The first incident shows a man pulling a knife on a staff member and threatening them so he can walk out the door with two trolleys’ worth of stolen goods. That happened at the Porirua store. The next incident shows a man holding a box who

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6:06

Chris Larcombe: Do Not Disturb Sleep Company founder...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

A Kiwi startup designed around rethinking the way we sleep is getting international recognition. Do Not Disturb Sleep Company, an Auckland manufacturer of premium sleep products, has secured a multi-million-dollar distribution, sales, and marketing agreement in the US. Founder Chris Larcombe says the brand's grown and evolved over the years, and this is great news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:11

Melissa Haines: Bunnings NZ manager on the rollout of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

Repeat offenders are the target of the recent Bunnings facial recognition technology rollout. It's turning on scanners in Te Rapa and Hamilton South today, before later rolling them out countrywide. Threats have more than doubled in the hardware retailer's stores in the past four years, 34 percent from repeat offenders. Bunnings New Zealand general manager Melissa Haines says data on regular shoppers won't be kept. "If someone comes into our stores, there's a very quick scan of the face - if there's

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5:07

Taine Randell: former All Blacks captain explains why...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell says he's joining New Zealand First for this year's election, after a long dance with the party. An announcement by leader Winston Peters was scheduled at a public meeting in Hastings on Sunday, but cancelled because of Cyclone Vaianu. Randall's likely to become Hawke’s Bay official candidate in coming weeks. He says he's fortunate to have had a great rugby career - but his eyes have now turned to the state of the country. "Right, now the next phase of my life -

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3:01

Max Whitehead: Employment law expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/15

An employment expert's raising his eyebrows over Xero investigating complaints against the newly crowned New Zealander of the Year. The tech company's reviewing a decade-old accusation of inappropriate behaviour from former chief executive Sir Rod Drury - which has come to light, and he denies. Employment relations specialist Max Whitehead says Xero can't do much. "It's a mystery why Xero are taking any action, there's a 90-day limit on taking a personal grievance. The other thing is that maybe the

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