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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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3:03

Simon Speight: podiatrist on the increase in people...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/06

Diabetes is costing record numbers of Kiwis toes, feet and legs. More than 1200 lower-limb amputations were performed last year alone. Those with type two diabetes - about 95 percent of the diabetes population - are most affected. Diabetes Special Interest Group Head, Simon Speight, says GPs focus on managing symptoms to reduce the need for surgery. "Whether it's the sugar levels, the blood pressure, the cholesterol - just trying to get those levels sorted out right from the get-go, because if any

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101:05

Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025

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2025/10/03

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 October 2025, the Jewish Council says antisemitism has been normalised across the world after a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester. Budgeting advisers are concerned people can now buy their groceries and petrol on Afterpay - but why is it different than paying by credit card? Taylor Swift's new album drops and we speak with the host of a listening party who explains the hysteria about the most anticipated album ever

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6:30

Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on the latest in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/03

A view mass layoffs are imminent as the US Federal Government shutdown nears its third day. Democrats and Republicans failed to get their respective bills through the senate, suspending thousands of government workers without pay. US President Donald Trump's called it an unprecedented opportunity to slash spending. US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley told Andrew Dickens layoffs are coming, it's just a question of how deep and wide they are. He says we know they're looking to slash spending to save

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3:56

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host ahead of the All...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/03

It's an action packed weekend, with the final clashes of the Rugby Championship and the NRL Grand Final kicking off. Jason Pine joined Andrew Dickens to give his insight into how it'll all play out. Will the All Blacks break their inconsistent streak and claim a second victory over Australia? And who will claim the victory in the NRL - the Broncos or the Storm? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:24

Jack Lilley: FinCap Senior Policy Advisor on Afterpay...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/03

Concerns are being raised now that people can put groceries and petrol on Afterpay. The popular buy now, pay later scheme is allowing people to buy petrol and grocery items up to $500 without an up-front payment – to be paid back in instalments. FinCap Senior Policy Advisor Jake Lilley told Andrew Dickens it is a real worry for financial mentors. He says people are desperate to make ends meet and unfortunately schemes like this can put people in a cycle of debt. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:12

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Harry bringing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Prince Harry's legal battle against the Daily Mail continues, and he's dragged William and Kate into the mix. Harry is one of several public figures - including Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Elizabeth Hurley - accusing Associated Newspapers Limited of privacy breaches. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains the situation further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:28

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the new media...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Move over Murdoch family - there's a new set of media moguls looking to make a name for themselves. Larry Ellison, founder of the software firm Oracle, and his son David are orchestrating media deals which could see them owning big names like CNN, Paramount and TikTok. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:20

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

I reckon we shouldn't panic too much on behalf of those three New Zealand citizens who've been intercepted by the Israeli military and the flotilla. Obviously, we want international law to be followed, but it's pretty clear that these guys knew what they were getting themselves into and did it anyway. I mean, they are absolutely milking this for all that it's worth with the social media posts claiming they've been kidnapped and all that kind of stuff - by the Israelis, by the way. But they knew this

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101:03

Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 October 2025, three New Zealand citizens have been arrested by the Israeli Defence Force because they were on a protest flotilla headed for Gaza. One of them is 18-year old Samuel Leason, his dad speaks to Heather. The Warehouse chief executive Mark Stirton tells Heather why the company is struggling to turn a corner. What's behind the rise in Tramadol prescriptions? Should we be worried about people getting addicted to pain

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2:00

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on what's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Wool prices have seen a significant rise this week, and there's a few key factors behind this development. Currently, wool prices are on the longest rise since 1987 - and while these prices are mostly benefitting Australian farmers, there's hope Kiwis could benefit from this demand too. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Liam Napier: NZ Herald sports writer on the All...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

A much-revamped All Blacks line-up will confront Australia in Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia. Injuries account for four of the seven changes to the run-on side. Captain Scott Barrett returns at lock, Tamaiti Williams and Fletcher Newell start as props and Peter Lakai has his first test start, at number eight. In the backs, Quinn Tupaea dons the 13 jersey and Leicester Fainga'anuku starts on the left wing - his first test since the 2023 World Cup. NZ Herald ruby writer Liam

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9:55

The Huddle: What does Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Toitū Te Tiriti, the activist group behind the hikoi on Parliament last year officially cut ties with Te Pāti Māori today. What does this mean for Te Pāti Māori's political future - or Labour's? Should we be assisting the Kiwis who got arrested because they were on the Gaza flotilla - in any way? What do we make of these kinds of

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3:22

Meka Whaitiri: former Labour MP on Toitū Te Tiriti...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Questions have been raised over ructions within Te Pāti Māori. Toitū Te Tiriti - which led the large hikoi on Parliament last year - officially cut ties with the party today. Leader Eru Kapa-Kingi is the son of one of the party's MPs, and he claims the party follows a 'dictatorship model'. Former Labour MP Meka Whaitiri ran for Te Pāti Māori in the last election. She says this news is disappointing. "There's a lot of dynamics at play - there's some family ties there, you've got relationships, you've

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2:32

Karen Fifield: Wellington Zoo CEO on the death of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, who was credited with revolutionising the world's understanding of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91. She died of natural causes while on on a speaking tour in California. In her later life, Goodall was almost always travelling the world, delivering speeches about the importance of protecting the environment. Wellington Zoo CEO Karen Fifield says her research transformed the way we view animals - and revealed how we can make their lives easier and better. "I

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4:28

A.D Leason: father of 18-year-old detained from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

The father of a New Zealander reportedly detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel says he spoke to his son last night. Eighteen year old Samuel Leason posted a video online - pre-recorded in case of emergency. His father, A.D Leason, says Samuel described a submarine circling the flotilla, and a blockade of military vessels ahead. "We were comforted by the fact that the Israeli Defence Force has announced that they weren't going to attack vessels, sink them or shoot people in the

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3:23

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO hopeful the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

The Warehouse Group's chief executive is confident he can turn the retail giant around. It's reporting an annual net loss of $2.76 million dollars - a major improvement from last year's $54.2 million dollar loss. Noel Leeming is performing the best, with revenue up 3.3 percent. Chief executive Mark Stirton says they're moving away from a digital focus to give more attention to shoppers in-store. "Our urban areas are where we've got a lot more competition - we probably haven't invested enough in the

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6:03

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Change is afoot at Te Pāti Māori - as a prominent activist group has severed ties with the party. Toitū Te Tiriti spokesperson Eru Kapa-Kingi claims the Party has a dictatorship decision-making model. His mother, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, was recently demoted as the Party whip. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the saga further - and what the loss means for Te Pāti Māori's political future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:49

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Lawyers for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson plan to appeal her guilty verdicts. The 50-year-old has a life sentence with 33 years non-parole period for killing three relatives with a beef wellington lunch laced with poisonous deathcap mushrooms in 2023. Patterson's barrister made the appeal announcement today. Australian correspondent Murray Olds Patterson's got a new legal team to help move the appeal forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Tim Robinson's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

Tim Robinson has capitalised on Rachin Ravindra's injury-enforced absence to post his maiden T20 international cricket century in New Zealand's opening six-wicket Chappell-Hadlee series loss to Australia at Mount Maunganui. The visitors chased the 182-run target with 21 balls to spare. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Dr Jay Gong: UOA School of Pharmacy lecturer on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/10/02

There's concerns tramadol could be getting over-prescribed, with more patients being given the painkiller. Pharmac data shows more than 270,000 people were prescribed the drug last year - an increase of 14 percent since 2019. UOA School of Pharmacy lecturer Dr Jay Gong says healthcare providers likely prefer prescribingtramadol over stronger painkillers. "There might be some perceived ideas around it - because it's a weaker opioid, it's maybe not as addictive and maybe in the long run, you might not

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