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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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3:43

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2026/02/04

Software stocks have taken a dive, and it's prompted concern among economists. This follows a difficult month for the sector, with many of them seeing their shares drop by 40 percent as a result of AI. Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:46

Tony Kemp: former Kiwis and Warriors coach on Eden...

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2026/02/04

Reports from across the ditch that a historic State of Origin rugby league game in New Zealand is all but a done deal. The Daily Telegraph's reporting that the New Zealand Government has paid $5 million to secure game two of the 2027 Origin series at Eden Park. The money will come from the $70 million Major Events Fund, designed to attract big events to New Zealand. Former Kiwis and Warriors coach Tony Kemp says this is a big deal for New Zealand - and the event will likely sell out. "It'll be sold

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3:52

Ratu Mataira: OpenStar CEO on the company getting the...

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2026/02/04

A Wellington fusion energy start-up’s getting a major boost, with fresh funding to build a next generation research facility. The Government will lend up to $35 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to OpenStar Technologies to help develop its nuclear fusion machine, known as Tahi. Fusion is the process which powers the sun, and the company's hoping to create a fusion power source that can be scaled up for commercial use. OpenStar CEO Ratu Mataira says Tahi is of a scale that they'll be able

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10:21

The Huddle: Should Wellingtonians be outraged here?

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2026/02/04

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Stats NZ data shows unemployment was at 5.4 percent in the December quarter - the highest it's been in over a decade. What does this say about the economy? Will things finally turn around this year? It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas, following

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Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026

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2026/02/04

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 4 February, 2026, unemployment's at a 10-year high but Brad Olsen from Infometrics says it's not all bad news. Why Wellington's sewage problem in the water could go on for months. Former Warriors coach Tony Kemp tells us how big a deal a State of Origin match at Eden Park would be. And on the Huddle, Tim Wilson and Jack Tame on the merits of Petone's Jackson Street being cooler than Wellington's Cuba Street. Get the Heather du

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2:02

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a...

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2026/02/04

On the face of it, the unemployment figure out today is not good. It’s gone up, it's now sitting at 5.4 percent, a high we haven’t seen in almost 11 years. The last time we were anywhere near 5.4 percent was September 2015. But actually, there is a recovery story here if you look under the hood. We’ve added 15,000 jobs to the economy. More people want to work, too. As Infometrics points out, fewer people are sitting on the sidelines. We have fewer young people bumming around, and more of them are in

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2:34

Millie Silvester: Trade Me spokesperson on the...

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2026/02/04

Trade Me’s seeing a rush on gold and silver listings. Searches for both metals have surged on the site - and are now the second and third fastest-rising terms over the past week. Gold and silver hit record highs late last month, before dipping and then rallying again. Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester says the spike could be driven by buyers looking to melt the metals down. "Or maybe they're hoping that actually, this is the start of a boom and they're going to sit on it and hold onto it and

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3:27

Simon Smuts-Kennedy: Hill's Hats owner on the rising...

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2026/02/04

An opinion piece in the Herald reckons Wellington's Cuba St has a rival for the title of the region's coolest strip. Lifestyle writer Joanna Wane says Petone's Jackson St has Cuba St beaten out for restaurants, cafes, pubs and boutiques. Hill's Hats owner Simon Smuts-Kennedy says there's plenty available for visitors - and there's something for everyone. "There's virtually everything available, and it's pumping. It's great...there's plenty for you." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:22

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on AA Insurance...

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2026/02/04

Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch. The insurer would not confirm that Blenheim and the neighbouring settlements of Renwick and Seddon were subject to its temporary halt. Insurance Council CEO Kris Faafoi says the insurer is still supporting their current customers, and it's important for people to shop around. "They all make their own business decisions about

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4:09

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what...

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2026/02/04

A warning we've been burnt by high hopes for economic recovery. Stats NZ data out today puts unemployment at 5.4 percent in the December quarter. The numbers were less severe than forecasts from Treasury, but still reflect a 10 year unemployment high. Infometrics Principal EconomistBrad Olsen says the talk about getting momentum back last year fell short. "For businesses, they need to see stronger business sales coming through their front door before they commit to hiring more workers." LISTEN

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5:13

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/02/04

Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare announced he was leaving politics yesterday, but some speculate there's more to the story than that. New Zealand First's Shane Jones has claimed that that's not the full story and it's 'important the whole story comes out'. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks these claims. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump...

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2026/02/04

US President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to 'nationalise' elections and repeated his false claims of 2020 election fraud. He said Republicans should take over the voting in at least '15 places', but did not specify which places in the interview. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this has prompted concerns about Trump's Government getting too involved in people's voting rights. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

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

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2026/02/04

Former All Black Dane Coles will sit on the panel charged with finding the coach to replace Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the 90-test veteran will join a five-man panel which also includes fellow former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu and NZR chair David Kirk. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:10

Pat Dougherty: Wellington Water CEO on Wellington's...

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2026/02/04

Repairs at Wellington's Moa Point treatment plant could take months, as raw sewage flows into the region's southern coastline. An equipment failure caused the outfall pipe to become backed up with water - with last night's heavy rain flooding the building's lower floors. Wellington Water says electrical equipment's submerged and some areas are inaccessible. Chief executive Pat Dougherty says it's likely something bigger is wrong with the outflow pipe, but investigations are still ongoing. "The real

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5:03

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Met Police...

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2026/02/03

Fresh allegations have emerged linking former UK-US Ambassador Lord Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released files suggest Mandelson shared internal Government information with the convicted sex offender. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Met Police are investigating these claims and Prime Minister Starmer is calling for Lord Mandelson to leave the House of Lords. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:42

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA...

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2026/02/03

The Reserve Bank of Australia started the year off with an increase set to impact mortgage holders. The RBA increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent, citing increased concerns about inflation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained the increase further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on wool seeing growth

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2026/02/03

Further lifts at the South Island wool auction in Christchurch indicate things are going well for New Zealand's wool sector. Wool has seen some notable increases this year, indicating wool is on the up as opposed to just seeing a short-term spike. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:39

Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook CEO for Australia...

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2026/02/03

Following the launch of Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, there's been debate over whether New Zealand should follow this example. Meta's Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, has labelled the full ban a 'fool's errand' and claims parental controls are the way to go. Former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand Stephen Scheeler says parental controls are a safety feature that should be considered - but it won't solve the wider problem. "I don't think it's a total solution, but I

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7:09

The Huddle: What's really going on between Henare and...

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2026/02/03

Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Brigitte Morton and CTU economist Craig Rennie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour MP Peeni Henare has confirmed he won't be seeking re-election - and that he wants to take a step back from politics and focus on his family, wellbeing and future, and will depart from Parliament in the coming weeks. What's really going on here? Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirmed there will be no more full

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Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026

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2026/02/03

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 February, 2026, we talk to champion driver Greg Murphy about changes to our driver licensing laws. Are parents to blame for children starting school without even being toilet trained? David Farrar tells us why it's time for New Zealand to become a seventh state of Australia. And on the Huddle, Brigitte Morten and Craig Renney discuss Labour's show of unity with the Greens at Waitangi. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full

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