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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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6:15

Tangi Utikere: Labour transport spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/10

Labour's hinting it'll reprioritise Roads of National Significance projects in the Land Transport Fund, if elected this year. It's promising to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else. It says it'll pay for it from the fund, at $65 million a year. National claims the fund's already oversubscribed. Labour's Tangi Utikere says that's because of National's own projects. "Even the Government itself has realised that there needs to be a

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6:35

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/06/10

Labour's started unveiling some new policies ahead of the election, and they made a new announcement regarding public transport. It's promising to campaign on a weekly fare cap - $20 for Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch - and $10 elsewhere. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper questions whether this is an affordable move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US' response...

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2026/06/10

The US says its new attacks on Iran are a proportional response. An Apache helicopter was downed off Oman's coast near the Strait of Hormuz, with its two crew members rescued by an unmanned sea drone. The US claims the chopper was hit by an Iranian drone, with conflicting reports on whether it was deliberate. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says peace talks are still taking place, and President Donald Trump is still adamant things will wrap up in the coming days. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:48

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ben Stokes's...

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2026/06/10

The future of Ben Stokes as England cricket captain is unclear this morning, as the investigation into a nightclub incident continues. Radio station Talksport claims Stokes will likely step down as skipper and retire from cricket, following a late night fracas. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:24

Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the charity facing...

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2026/06/10

A charity focused on helping Kiwi youth get ahead is at risk of closure after losing out on required funding. Lower Hutt-based charity Youth Inspire missed out on $60,000 worth of funding for its driving school, which provides lessons and training for at-risk Kiwis looking to build up their skills. CEO Zainab Ali says they're not sure why the Government isn't offering them the funding, and they've turned to crowdfunding to fill the gap. "We got some feedback saying that they loved our proposal, but

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6:38

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government...

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2026/06/09

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a crackdown on social media for teens in the coming days. A speech from the Prime Minister, which will include a new policy on social media, is planned for next week. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the tech companies aren't happy with this development, but Starmer has confirmed this is going ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian...

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2026/06/09

New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman. The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index of business conditions held at +3 in May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:40

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government...

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2026/06/09

Doubling funding for the QEII National Trust would be the best bang for buck conservation investment the next Government could make, Federated Farmers says. The National Party recently announced it will double the trust’s funding if it’s part of the next Government. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:08

The Huddle: Why are alcohol sales down?

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2026/06/09

Tonight on The Huddle,Brigitte Morton from Franks Ogilvie and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Apple has announced a significant overhaul of Siri, as well as a suite of changes to its trust and safety features designed to keep users safe - will this motivate us to buy new iPhones? The Government is moving forward with their new LNG facility, and they've scrapped the proposed power levy to fund it. Do we see this working out

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100:46

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/09

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Tuesday, 9 June, 2026, we ask Energy Minister Simeon Brown who'll pay for a billion-dollar liquefied natural gas import terminal now he's dropping the levy. We talk to Independent Children's Monitor chief executive Arran Jones about how Oranga Tamariki is letting down Maori children. Jetstar chief executive Stephanie Tully celebrates 17 years in New Zealand skies with a promise they'll keep flying more routes. And on The

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2:24

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: We're all paying for...

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2026/06/09

So the LNG power plant is set to go ahead to protect us when renewables run low. The Government must be satisfied that the business case stacks up, because that’s what they said they would consider. At the same time, the Government will be cracking down on power companies during dry-year shortages. Fines for failing to secure enough backup electricity could jump from $2 million to as much as $10 million, or 10 percent of turnover. That’s a hefty fine The Electricity Authority will also get stronger

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7:14

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the company...

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2026/06/09

Amid the ongoing fuel crisis, Jetstar is celebrating a major milestone. The airline is celebrating 17 years of operating in New Zealand, and they see the nation as a solid growth market. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully says it's a big milestone, and the company's marked the occasion with a big sale. "It's important for us, and we get excited when we have big sales - and we always have a big birthday sale as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:48

Arran Jones: Independent Children's Monitor CEO on...

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2026/06/09

A report on Oranga Tamariki has concluded the agency's letting down Māori children. The Independent Children's Monitor's found 65 percent of Māori who grew up in care, have children who follow the same path. It also shows 95 percent of Māori youth offenders had been the subject of reports of welfare concerns to OT. Monitor chief executive Arran Jones says Māori fare worse in the system under nearly every key metric - and this can have long-term implications for their futures. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:55

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple...

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2026/06/09

Apple's announced digital assistant, Siri, is getting an upgrade - expected later this year - to become Siri AI. The company is promising a better artificial intelligence experience for users. With the help of Google, Siri will remember past conversations, have a more conversational tone, and help across apps. BusinessDesk's Peter Griffin says Apple isn't trying to compete with the AI giants. "This is really to supercharge the features on an iPhone, or on your Mac with the Safari browser - making

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5:27

Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on the Government...

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2026/06/09

The Government is pressing on with their proposed LNG Import Terminal build, but they're binning a proposed levy to fund it. The Energy Minister says says gentailers are being consulted on a fair funding model, but Kiwis can be certain they won't be charged in their power bills. Simeon Brown explained it's the job of the big power companies to manage the dry year risk - and the Government's sending that obligation over to them. "We've gone through a process, we've identified LNG importations as the

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3:24

Dylan Firth: Brewers' Association Executive Director...

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2026/06/09

Kiwis drinking less could hurt the Government tax take, according to new reports. Stats NZ data published last week shows total beverage volumes have fallen 10.7 percent since 2020 The Brewers Association estimates Treasury is likely overstating total alcohol excise revenue as much as $180 million dollars a year - up to 2029. Executive Director Dylan Firth says it's been overestimated in Budgets for the past five years. "They projected there would be a small dip after Covid, and then it would go

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7:11

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on police...

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2026/06/09

A drive-by shooting targeting a funeral has prompted a bigger investigation carried out by Australian police. In an exclusive interview, Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook from NSW Police said the recent surge in shootings, kidnappings and firebombings was a sign of a 'shift' in the world of organised crime. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police are investigating 'violence brokers' operating under the directive of criminals offshore. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:27

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former Warriors...

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2026/06/09

Former Warriors forward Kane Evans has come out as gay - and opened up about a long battle with addiction and his mental health. Evans says he's also dealt with homelessness and has told Channel Nine he's lived in denial for years. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nadia Steedman: Front-Line Training chief operations...

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2026/06/09

Two new Woolworths stores have opened in the South Island, but you can't get the weekly shop done there. The educational facilities in Dunedin and Invercargill are giving young people with disabilities training for jobs in a supermarket environment, creating 'launchpads' for future employment. Front-Line Training chief operations officer Nadia Steedman says this will allow people to work in a space that suits their individual needs. "With that, we have a direct connection with the local Woolworths

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4:51

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the stats on patients...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/08

Over in the UK, the number of patients dying after enduring long waits in A&E departments has risen almost tenfold in a decade. Nearly 16,000 deaths in England last year were linked to such delays - the equivalent of more than 300 every week. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the Government needs to look into a long-term solution to bring these figures down. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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