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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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3:00

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the taxi service...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/29

Aucklanders are about to have short-term free taxi rides to the heart of the city. The 'Straight to the Heart' service launching tomorrow - across Ponsonby, Newmarket, and Takapuna - lets people hail a retro red taxi, with no booking needed. It'll take passengers to a surprise - or requested - central location. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck says this is running until November 16, and it's a way to rediscover what Auckland has to offer. "It's about the experience, getting people back into the rhythm

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3:39

Craig Thornhill: History Teachers' Association chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/29

The Government is looking to broaden the social science curriculum, but it's prompted concern from some educators. The Education Minister today unveiled proposed changes to content for Years 1-10, on top of the English and Maths refresh announced earlier. History Teachers' Association chair Craig Thornhill says there's lots of interesting topics being proposed, but no proper structure. "They all seem to be quite free-standing and there's no way for students to join the dots between those topics. The

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6:02

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/29

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appeared to correct the Prime Minister for taking credit on a trade deal. Chris Luxon has confirmed New Zealand is one of a handful of nations that now has a comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN - and posted that he made a deal with Southeast Asian nations. In a since-deleted tweet, Peters corrected Luxon with one word - 'we'. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speculated on why Peters deleted the comment. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:53

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Hurricane Melissa...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/29

Hurricane Melissa is moving towards eastern Cuba, weakening further to a category three storm. The National Hurricane Center is still warning of powerful effects as it moves across Cuba and the Bahamas. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the hurricane's hit Jamaica hard, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds impacting the area. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/29

The Silver Ferns won't lack for belief heading into the deciding Constellation Cup netball test in Christchurch tonight. Australia leads the series 2-1, but if the Ferns win they'll force a tiebreaker - consisting of two seven-minute halves of overtime to determine the series winner. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:28

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/29

The Government's pushing ahead on updating land transport rules - kicking off public consultation today. It's considering simplifying heavy vehicle permits, and adding safety features like Automatic Emergency Braking. It'll also look at inspection rules for passenger vehicles like taxis and rentals, and lighter-vehicle Warrant of Fitness checks. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says these changes will hopefully reduce costs for drivers, but also keep people safe on the road. "In some places, you

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5:33

Elizabeth Callaghan: UK correspondent on King Charles...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

King Charles has been heckled in public about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As the King visited a UK cathedral, a man bellowed out questions about Prince Andrew. UK correspondent Elizabeth Callaghan says this is another 'huge embarrassment' for the royal family - on top of the growing scrutiny. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:17

Todd Scott: NBR owner on the company's recent legal...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Companies sharing small numbers of subscription passwords to access paywalled news content may face legal scrutiny. Business website NBR has reached settlements with three major corporates, including a national law firm, for what it calls the 'illegal stealing of its content'. NBR owner Todd Scott says this case is a 'friendly warning shot' for the impacted companies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:30

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the South Island...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Fresh attention on rural areas reeling from last week's severe weather. Southland, Clutha and Kaikoura are still under States of Emergency - and more than 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago are still without power. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100:06

Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 28 October 2025, Labour has confirmed its worst case secret: a Capital Gains Tax will be brought in if Labour wins the next election. Heather asks Chris Hipkins about all the ins and outs of the new policy. Netball NZ Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie says it wasn't a mistake to stand Dame Noeline Taurua down - but can't say what changes will be made when Taurua returns as coach. Teaching kids consent will be mandatory for schools

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2:03

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Well, I don't know what's worse for Labour - the fact that they've announced a capital gains tax policy again today, or the fact that someone leaked it and forced them to announce it in a rush. Obviously, it does suck for them that somebody leaked it first, because it means that they were so unprepared that they had to rush-job announce it in an email at 3:05 this morning. And then Chippy had to cancel his morning radio interviews so that he didn't have to answer questions about this until he was

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8:10

The Huddle: Do we really need a capital gains tax?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's the worst-kept secret in politics - Labour officially confirmed it wants to introduce a capital gains tax. Do we support this? More drama out of Te Pāti Māori - where does this end? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:20

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices concerns with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Governing parties have been quick to condemn Labour's proposed capital gains tax policy. The opposition announced the policy for next year's election campaign, targeting commercial and investment properties, but not family homes. It would funnel the revenue into health. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been quick to label this scheme as 'half-baked' - and it'll likely drive the country further into debt. "I'm just pleased that New Zealand today can see Labour's alternative for what it is. It's a

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6:41

Jennie Wyllie: Netball NZ CEO on Dame Noeline...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie is looking forward to mending ties with reinstated Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua. The pair have been colleagues since Taurua's appointment to lead New Zealand in 2018. Wyllie says she's pleased the pair were able to reach common ground so Taurua could return to the Silver Ferns. "She's acknowledged that, in a high-performance environment, there is a balance that needs to exist - between how do you find the edge, but also who people are. And I think

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8:57

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party proposing a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Chris Hipkins is confident Labour's Capital Gains Tax policy can cover three free GP visits every year. The party's announced a policy for next year's election campaign, targeting commercial and investment properties, but not family homes. The revenue would go into health, and creating a Medicard scheme. The Labour leader says they've checked the numbers. "We've done them based on the independent tax working group that was set up when we were last in Government. So that's the modelling that we've

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2:19

Jo Robertson: therapist and parenting educator on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

There's some disappointment from a sexual education expert over new Government curriculum changes. Education Minister Erica Stanford has released her draft Year 1-to-10 curriculum for six months feedback from schools and educators. A key change is making consent education compulsory in health and physical education. But therapist and parenting educator Jo Robertson says the guidelines don't mention the word 'consent' until Year 3. "We need kids to know that if somebody touches their body that that's

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6:50

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Labour was forced to reveal its tax policy early, after details were leaked to media over the long weekend. The party's proposed a 28 percent capital gains tax on all residential and commercial property - but not the family home. It's promising to use the revenue to fund three free GP visits for all Kiwis. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Hipkins has voiced frustration with this leak and confirmed whoever leaked the policy will get booted from the party. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:18

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Steven van...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

A Dutch volleyball player convicted in 2016 of raping an underage girl has been denied a visa to Australia to compete in next month’s Beach Volleyball World Championships. Steven van de Velde, now 31, was 19 when he was found guilty of sex with an underage girl. The Dutch Volleyball Association said in a statement that it was 'aware this could happen', given Australia’s strict policy on issuing visas to people with convictions. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:14

Adam Cooper: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson's 2026...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

Liam Lawson looks set to assist Max Verstappen's Formula 1 championship bid, before learning of his 2026 fate. Keen to focus on the defending champion's campaign - Red Bull have reportedly pushed their driver selection timeline until after the Qatar Grand Prix on December 1. Sportstalk host Adam Cooper explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

Richard Hills: Auckland Councillor calls out 'anti-EV...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/28

One Auckland councillor has voiced disappointment with recent misinformation concerning the fatal bus collision on Tāmaki Drive. An electric bus suffered a fatal collision with a car last week and the bus driver was killed in the flames. North Shore councillor Richard Hills says it was 'shocking' to see the number of posts criticising the EV buses - even though it was proven electric batteries weren't behind the fire. "It was a significant fire caused by the car itself, so Fire and Emergency New

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