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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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2:01

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

Well, entirely predictably, the debate about selling state assets has already kicked off ahead of election year - with Winston calling the idea a 'tawdry, silly argument'. And Chris Luxon then shooting back that Winston's view is not surprising, because he's been there for 50 years, for goodness' sake, he'sgot a lot of entrenched views. I'm actually surprised that Luxon and National are prepared to take this to the election, because you can already see it, right? You know how it's gone in the past,

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8:04

The Huddle: Can Andrew Coster come back from this?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government says it is taking significant steps to improve police oversight after a damning IPCA report on the handling of complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Can Andrew Coster come back from this? The Government is set to roll out roadside drug tests from December. What do we make of this? Is this

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4:24

Winston Peters: NZ First leader reveals why he's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

As one coalition partner speaks against asset sales, another is keen to welcome them with open arms. The Prime Minister reiterates he's ruled them out this term, but is keen to reconsider them in future, saying legitimate conversations should be held. New Zealand First's Winston Peters says he's going to stop the country's assets from being sold. "The reality is, the name of this game is getting an asset and extracting the maximum amount of value out of it for your your workforce, for your wealth,

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4:27

Jared Savage: NZ Herald investigative reporter on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

The Government says it is taking significant steps to improve police oversight after a damning IPCA report on the handling of complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming - before his recent trial. Instead of investigating anonymous complaints accusing McSkimming of being a sexual predator, police prosecuted the woman for digital harassment. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says the watchdog report made appalling reading - and showed a clear lack of leadership and

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3:42

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Donald Trump...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

The BBC is under extra scrutiny after this latest scandal - and US President Donald Trump is threatening legal action. A leaked BBC memo suggests the Panorama programme edited Trump’s speech to imply he encouraged the Capitol Hill riots of January 2021. The US President is demanding a full retraction, and is threatening to sue for nearly $1.8 billion New Zealand dollars in damages. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says it's unclear where Trump will take this legal action. "If he does it in the

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2:22

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

The Associate Justice Minister admits some ideas in her Arms Act rewrite didn't make it past the cutting room floor. She's revealed details of changes to the 1983 Act - delivered under an ACT-National coalition agreement. It doesn't include Nicole McKee's bid to allow greater access to military-style semi-automatic weapons. She says she's also not ruling out scrapping the gun registry, which she didn't get this time. "I haven't changed my mind on the gun registry - I still want to scrap it, but I

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5:18

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

The Prime Minister has responded to Winston Peters' fears over potential asset sales. Chris Luxon has ruled them out this term, but is again suggesting it needs discussion. Meanwhile, the NZ First leader has told RNZ it's a silly argument - and claimed the party will stop the country's assets from being sold. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the discussions further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

There's concern and outrage in Australia after a group of Neo-Nazis held a demonstration outside NSW Parliament. NSW police estimate about 60 black-clad men stood in formation outside the building's Macquarie Street gates, displaying banners and chanting antisemitic slogans. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the group is trying to find a way into Parliament, prompting concern. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:25

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is poised to act on a key election platform, by introducing a blanket ban on transgender women from female categories across all sports. At this stage, an announcement is set for next year. The IOC has previously left sex eligibility regulations to the governing bodies of individual codes, rather than applying a universal approach. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:19

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

The Government has revealed more details about new road safety measures. From December, police in Wellington will do random roadside saliva tests - screening for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine. Drivers coming back positive will need to do a second test that checks for 25 substances. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the swab could detect drug use several hours beforehand. "I think it picks up recent usage, so a week or so ago - no. But if you smoked up the night before and you're

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5:21

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on BBC's director...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned over the way a documentary on Donald Trump was edited. It comes after the Telegraph published details of a leaked internal BBC memo, suggesting Panorama edited two parts of Trump's speech together so he appeared to explicitly encourage the Capitol riots of January 2021. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's been a 'difficult day' for the company, but Trump celebrated this outcome on Truth Social. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:08

Edwin Paul: India New Zealand Business Council chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

Businesses are being encouraged to plan ahead as talks of an India-New Zealand trade deal continue. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says both regions are making progress on a new trade agreement, as Trade Minister Todd McClay holds talks with his Indian counterpart. India New Zealand Business Council chair Edwin Paul says discussions indicate it's likely we'll get an FTA by early 2026. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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97:50

Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 10 November 2025, the Maori Party has expelled two of its own MPs in the latest episode of the party's implosion. Former leader Te Ururoa Flavell speculates where this will go next. ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson defends the company's huge $2.5 billion profit - a 21% rise! Cook Islands opposition leader Tina Browne reacts to news that New Zealand has suspended $30 million dollars in funding over its diplomatic spat with the

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2:21

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The BBC...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

Well, at least someone's resigned at the BBC. In fact, two have resigned, both the director general and the boss of news - and the fact that this bias scandal at the BBC has claimed two of the most senior executives there tells you how serious it is. And it's not just serious for the BBC, it's serious for basically all the mainstream media outlets in the English-speaking world. Because even though the rest of us didn't splice together two pieces of what Donald Trump said to make it sound like he was

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3:01

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

Rocket Lab is set to unveil their results for Q3, and it's prompted speculation from experts. The company's seen some growth and shares have gone up, but concerns have still been raised. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:21

The Huddle: Is withholding funding from the Cook...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

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! Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed funding will still be withheld from the Cook Islands off the back of their China partnership. Is this the right tactic? Should we go further and threaten withdrawing citizenship rights? ANZ has announced a significant profit boost today - should we be concerned? Or is this just business

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7:28

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing trade...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

The Prime Minister has indicated trade talks with India are progressing well - and speculation claims both nations could have a trade deal by next year. Trade Minister Todd McClay has been hosting Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Auckland for a fifth round of talks on a trade deal. Finance Minister Nicola Willis won't disclose too much, but she says good progress is being made. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:05

Tina Browne: Cook Islands opposition leader on New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

A Cook Islands politician says public pressure is mounting for its Government to mend its rift with New Zealand. The Foreign Minister has paused almost $30 million dollars in funding. Winston Peters says Prime Minister Mark Brown didn't properly consult New Zealand before signing a strategic deal with China in February. Cook Islands opposition leader Tina Browne says she can't understand why Brown isn't listening. "We've got an interim Foreign Affairs Secretary, and it sounds like, supposedly,

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1:47

Andrew Bell: Christchurch Water Crematorium...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

There's strong demand for water cremations, just months after the service first became available in New Zealand. Since opening in June, the Christchurch Crematorium has carried out 55 water cremations - using an alkaline solution to mimic the natural burial process. Around 80 percent of their clients choose cremation - most opting for the water-based option. Christchurch Water Crematorium co-director Andrew Bell says the water-based service sits better with customers, largely due to the

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4:35

Te Ururoa Flavell: former Te Pāti Māori co-leader on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/10

A sense the fall-out isn't over, after Te Pāti Māori's National Council has ejected two MPs from the party. Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi are calling it unconstitutional, and will sit as independents in Parliament for now. It's after weeks of party in-fighting playing out in public. The party's co-leaders say they haven't considered invoking the waka-jumping law, but didn't rule it out. Former co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says that seems to be the leadership's intention. "I still think

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