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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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2:29

Steve Watt: Police Association President on police...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/21

There's doubts police are getting bang for their buck on recruitment spending. The Post reports police spent just over $1 million to market recruitment - between December 2023 and the following November. That surged to $2.76 million in the year after Richard Chambers took over as Police Commissioner. Police Association President Steve Watt says all organisations have to spend to make themselves attractive. "But when we're still struggling to get the 500 officers target, you'd have to wonder if that

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3:28

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners economist on the Bay of...

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2026/01/21

A new challenger's taking on Auckland in the race for the most expensive properties. Trade Me data shows the Bay of Plenty's average asking price has dethroned Auckland's for the first time in 10 years. It's sitting on $963,000 - $11,000 above Auckland. But Opes Partners economist Ed McKnight says that doesn't translate to higher sale values. "The median sale price of a house in Auckland is still about $150,000 more than over in the Bay of Plenty." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:26

Peter Revell: Thames-Coromandel mayor on the flooding...

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2026/01/21

Civil Defence in Tolaga Bay East Coast says low-lying households near Hikuwai River should evacuate now. Surface flooding has stranded several East Coast communities - with no easing yet of the tropical storm battering the North Island. Tairawhiti has now joined Whangārei, Hauraki, Thames-Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty in declaring States of Emergency. Red rain warnings for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and parts of Gisborne will start expiring between 11pm and 11am tomorrow

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4:27

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Prime Minister...

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2026/01/21

National's not announcing any changes to the team, as parties tee-up political campaigns. The Prime Minister's confirmed a November 7 date for this year's general election - speaking from National's annual caucus retreat in Christchurch. Chris Luxon says any members retiring will announce it themself, and he doesn't feel compelled to reshuffle for the sake of it. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says Luxon will be hoping for the economic recovery to be more noticeable by the time the voting booths

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4:31

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump...

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2026/01/21

Donald Trump celebrated the first anniversary of his second term with a near two-hour press conference, boasting about economic achievements and holding up photos of detained immigrants. The US President said he was confident God was on his side - and that he thinks God would be proud of the work he's done so far. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump is looking forward to arriving in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, where he's expected to defend his ambition to seize Greenland. LISTEN

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3:31

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

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2026/01/21

Black Caps coach Rob Walter has revealed he's relatively set on playing XI options for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The team begin their build-up five-match T20 series against India in Nagpur overnight. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what fans can expect ahead of the series. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:19

Thomas James: private investigator on intervening in...

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2026/01/21

A private eye says he was running on pure instinct when he helped apprehend a teen accused of stabbing a shop worker over Pokémon cards in a hobby store in Auckland's Newmarket. A Hamilton 16-year-old will appear in Youth Court. Thomas James says such incidents and lower level crimes are fairly common in the area. He says it was a dangerous situation. "He made a decision when he left the house that morning, or wherever he left, to carry a knife on him. You only carry a knife if you're prepared to

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4:42

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir...

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2026/01/20

Donald Trump says European leaders should focus on Ukraine, as he promises to follow through with Greenland tariff threats. The US President's warning he'll hit eight European countries with increasing tariffs from next month if he can't buy the arctic island. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says tariffs are completely wrong. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer has a clear interest in maintaining a good relationship with Trump and this development will complicate things. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:22

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the second...

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2026/01/20

The next GDT auction is due to take place tonight, and farmers are speculating about the tone this could set for the new year. The last GDT auction, held on January 7th, saw a 6.3 percent bounce back in the Index, but farmers are unsure of what this could mean. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

The Huddle: Why is Trump escalating his bid for...

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2026/01/20

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, took to social media to discuss the feud impacting the family, and reveal why he doesn't want to reconcile. What do we make of all this? US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap escalating tariffs on European countries opposing his bid to take over Greenland. Why is he

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4:42

Alexandria Funnell: Beefing podcast host and TV...

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2026/01/20

Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, recently took to social media to reveal the details of a feud in the family. The 26-year-old claimed his parents tried to ruin his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and said he doesn't wish to reconcile with his famous parents. TV producer and host of the Beefing podcast, Alexandria Funnell, says Victoria was reportedly bringing Brooklyn's exes around the family in a bid to stir up drama. "One of the younger Beckham

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Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/20

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 January, 2026, US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley on the remarkable reason Donald Trump is pushing to seize Greenland. We talk to a school principal about the teacher shortage just days from schools starting again. Brooklyn Beckham's shock comments about his parents - who's side should we be on? Plus on The Huddle we debate family dynamics and Trump's moves on Greenland. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast

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3:24

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Will Wegovy really...

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2026/01/20

I was at the movies recently and the first three ads that came up in the shorts beforehand were pretty interesting. We had a fast food ad... I think it was KFC... some new chicken thing you can eat, then we had a Burger Fuel ad, and for dessert, to top things off, we had a Wegovy ad. There was a woman climbing stairs, out of breath, and a chubby guy struggling to get into a wetsuit.The message was simple: take this drug and get you life back. If you look at the fattest countries in the world, we're

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4:11

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Donald Trump...

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2026/01/20

The US President is ramping up pressure on European nations in order to seize Greenland - an autonomous Danish territory. Donald Trump's threatening escalating tariffs for European nations opposing a US takeover of the Arctic Island, which says it has no interest in being bought. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says Trump wants minerals and resources from Greenland. "Some of these resources are critical for the construction of missiles and the bolstering of defence resources, so it's critical on

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4:14

Clinton Duffy: Auckland Museum Marine Biology Curator...

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2026/01/20

A shark expert says there's very little risk of sharks taking on swimmers in New Zealand - as they are in New South Wales. Four attacks over the past two days have left two people in hospital with critical leg injuries. Auckland Museum Marine Biology Curator, Clinton Duffy, says they're by bull sharks, which are one of the only species big enough to attack humans. He says New Zealand's climate is not appropriate. "The waters would have to warm up an awful lot before bull sharks would make home

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2:17

Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners investment...

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2026/01/20

Welcome news for shareholders from one of our largest companies' change in direction. Fletcher Building is selling its construction arm to French multinational Vinci Construction in a deal worth up to $334 million. The sale is subject to regularity approval, and reflects Fletcher’s move to focus on manufacture and distribution. Mark Lister from Craigs Investment Partners says it'll help the company get back on track - simplifying business and bringing down debt. "They hadn't had a dividend since

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4:02

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the growing...

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2026/01/20

The 2026 election is due to take place this year, but it's still unclear when the big day will take place. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to announce a date in the coming days, kicking off the official campaign season to determine the next Government. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says it's likely the election date will be confirmed at the upcoming caucus retreat - but the details are still unclear. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:36

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the string...

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2026/01/20

Twenty Sydney beaches have been closed indefinitely, following a third shark attack within 24 hours. A surfer is in a critical condition with serious leg injuries, after being bitten at North Steyne Beach at Manly in Sydney's north last night. It happened a matter of hours after an 11-year-old surfer had his board bitten by a shark a few kilometres away at Dee Why - and a 13-year-old boy was attacked while swimming on Sunday. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says experts have raised concerns

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3:50

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

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2026/01/20

The rumour mill's been in overdrive after Scott Robertson was stood down as All Blacks coach two years into a four-year contract. Jamie Joseph has emerged as the front-runner to step in, but speculation is still growing over who else could be picked for the role. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the rumours further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:53

Vicki Barrie: Northcote College principal voices...

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2026/01/20

Some schools are scrambling to fill teaching positions before term one. About 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant - 12 percent more than this time last year. About 75 percent are in the North Island, with 125 in Auckland. The principal of Auckland's Northcote College, Vicki Barrie, says they’ll likely start the year with gaps in carpentry and Māori studies. "We've got some flexibility within the timetable and the teachers that we've already got, so we're making changes to the timetable to

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