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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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1:57

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/03

You know what that Labour and Green Party unity news conference at Waitangi today looked like to me? It looked like desperation. Parties don’t generally get other parties to stand next to them and hold their hands in an election year just to convince people to vote for them. Now, having said that, it’s obviously not the first time we’ve seen something similar from Labour and the Greens. You’ll remember that before the 2017 election, Grant Robertson and James Shaw did a similar-ish thing. They

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5:26

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/02/03

Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare's announced he's leaving politics, after what he calls a 'tough' 2025. Henare says he's not seeking re-election for Labour this year, and will leave Parliament in the coming weeks. It comes after he lost the Tamaki Makaurau seat to Te Pati Māori for a second time in last year's by-election, a seat he'd held for six-years from 2014 to 2020. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:13

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Israel's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/03

An upcoming visit by Israel's President is causing tension in Australia. Isaac Herzog will visit New South Wales for a five day tour at the end of the week to honour victims of the Bondi terror attack. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says protests by pro-Palestinian have been banned in the state for the duration of his visit. He says it follows other recent issues in the state. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

David Farrar: political commentator on whether New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/03

With Donald Trump's presidency creating extra challenges for the rest of the world, questions have been raised over what a small country like New Zealand can do for extra protection. Political commentator and former parliamentary staffer for the National Party David Farrar wrote an opinion piece claiming New Zealand should take up the 125-year-old invitation to become part of Australia. Farrar says the world has turned into a 'might-is-right' environment since Trump took office and that New Zealand

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6:22

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/03

Labour and the Greens joined forces at Waitangi today to make their priorities clear ahead of the upcoming general election. Labour leader Chris Hipkins describes the party as fractured, and says the parties need to work through their internal issues. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says there's a lot of things the parties can work together on and they'll stand side by side to prove that to voters. "New Zealanders are going to be paying attention. That is a really exciting proposition for us

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3:17

Sara Chatwin: psychologist on the new reports...

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2026/02/03

There's fears parents aren't teaching their children basic skills like talking, eating, or using the toilet. The Auckland Primary Principals’ Association reports 87 percent of schools say children now need more support than ever before. 92 percent say new entrants don’t know the letters in their own name. Psychologist Sara Chatwin says it raises questions about what's going on at home. "And then I think it speaks to how important good quality early childhood education is - in that it's really

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4:24

Greg Murphy: Kiwi motorsport driver on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/03

The Government says it's modernising the drivers licensing system, with the key change being the end to full license practical tests. After passing the restricted license test, drivers under the age of 25 will have to wait out a mandatory 12-month period as a restricted driver before they can apply for a full licence. Those aged over 25 will have to wait six months. Kiwi motorsport driver and road safety advocate Greg Murphy says he supports some of this, but claims that the Government hasn't gone

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3:07

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the odds of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/03

New Zealand Rugby has approached Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster to gauge interest in applying for the vacant role of All Blacks head coach, the Herald understands. However, it is unclear if either would be interested in returning to the role they vacated in 2019 and 2023 respectively. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacked the odds of the pair considering this move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:26

Lewis Tennant: AUT Communication Studies lecturer on...

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2026/02/03

Kiwis are less keen to hear offensive language in broadcasting, according to new reports. A BSA survey has found more than half of the words assessed are now seen as less acceptable in broadcasting than they were four years ago. The N-word and the C-word were considered unacceptable by the highest percentage of people. AUT Communication Studies lecturer Lewis Tennant says it seems that a lot of people object to the racism and sexism attached to those words. "The long-term trend for naughty words is

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5:13

Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Lord Mandelson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

The former British ambassador to the US has resigned from the UK Labour Party, over his links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC reports that Lord Mandelson, who was sacked as the ambassador last year, is now stepping down from the party entirely. The latest release of Epstein files suggested Epstein transferred Mandelson more than $125,000 in 2003 and 2004. UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Sam MacDonald: Christchurch City Councillor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

Christchurch is set to re-ignite the debate over asset sales, according to new reports. The council's commercial arm has floated selling certain assets, including Citycare, to pay for other projects. Councillor Sam MacDonald explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

President Donald Trump revealed he's picked Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve Governor, to lead the central bank. Since taking office, Donald Trump has been critical of Jerome Powell and encouraged him to lower interest rates. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

The Huddle: Is Luxon at risk of of being outperformed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Fire and Emergency NZ has launched an investigation into the firefighter who got caught making a crude gesture at the PM on video. Do we think this is really necessary? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in the news again after the latest release from the Epstein files. New photos reveal the former royal crouched on all fours and touching

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Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 2 February, 2026, the Education Minister on new reporting guidelines for schools - what it means for you as a parent. Should the firefighter who made an obscene gesture behind the back of the prime minister keep her job? We talk to teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe's grandfather about what makes him so good. And on the Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani - who says Christopher Luxon is in danger of being outperformed by his

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2:15

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Has Fire...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

So, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has launched an investigation into the firefighter in the video with the Prime Minister. You’ll know what I’m talking about, you’ve probably seen it already. It’s been doing the rounds since Friday. It’s the video of the PM touring the devastation on the East Coast last week. As he’s walking back to a Defence Force helicopter, he stops to talk to a volunteer firefighter who’s wearing the old high‑vis with 'Fire' written on the back. He does his political schmoozing

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8:47

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

AA Insurance's decision to stop offering new home insurance policies in Westport due to flood risks has prompted discussion about the future of climate-based buyouts. There's been debate over whether the Government will fund buyouts for homeowners living in areas at risk for weather damage, with many experts ruling the move as unlikely. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there's a Natural Hazards scheme in place for homeowners impacted by flooding or landslides - and it's important to ensure people

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4:44

John Worth: Geo40 CEO on the presence of sought-after...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

The head of a mineral extraction company says New Zealand's rich in some of these sought-after critical minerals. New Zealand and the United States are reportedly discussing a 'non-binding' framework relating to critical minerals as the US looks to reduce reliance on China. Geo40 CEO John Worth says there's silica, lithium and antimony to name a few. "I think we're relatively small by international standards, but there's enough interesting stuff here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:15

Max Whitehead: Employment law expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

An employment law expert says a firefighter who used an obscene gesture about the Prime Minister brought Fire and Emergency into disrepute. A clip posted on social media shows Chris Luxon speaking with a person before heading towards a Defence Force helicopter. The volunteer firefighter then turns to the camera and makes an obscene gesture. Fire and Emergency is now investigating. Employment law expert Max Whitehead says volunteers don't have the same rights as a career firefighter, and explained

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4:25

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the new school...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

The Education Minister says new nationwide school reporting will give teachers and parents clearer data on how students are performing. Nationally consistent assessments in reading, writing and maths will roll out this year, with students ranked against one of five progress indicators twice a year. Erica Stanford says parent reports already exist - but they’re inconsistent across schools. "You get some schools who provide very detail-rich reporting and others who don't do that same level of detail

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2:35

Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/02

There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party. The High Court at Wellington today heard arguments relating to the MP's expulsion from the party last year, which followed allegations she misused party funds. Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths says Kapa-Kingi's lawyers suggest the party was trying to hold her responsible for comments by her activist son, Eru Kapa-Kingi, who called out Te Pāti

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