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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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5:51

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/24

The new Reserve Bank Governor is pledging to build trust and credibility. Sweden's Anna Breman has been announced to lead the central bank, taking over from interim Governor Christian Hawkesby in December. She'll be the first woman to ever hold the role - selected from more than 300 candidates who were initially identified. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says Breman has revealed the new core ideals of the RBNZ under her leadership - and has voiced her commitment to transparency. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:57

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on President...

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2025/09/24

Trump lashed out at the world on climate change and immigration while addressing the UN's General Assembly. With a MAGA style rally speech, Trump began by touting his own domestic achievements. He went on to say the United Nations doesn't come close to its tremendous potential. Trump also claimed open border policies are a failed experiment and warned against the 'green scam'. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley labelled the speech 'extraordinary' and raised concerns over what this could mean for the

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3:08

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

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2025/09/24

Midcourter Kimiora Poi believes the Silver Ferns are only just starting to feel like their old selves heading into the second test against South Africa in Napier tonight. The Ferns have had to quickly adjust to Yvette McCausland-Durie's interim leadership as coach Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down for the series. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Dr Kerryn Symons: Roche New Zealand Country Medical...

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2025/09/24

It's hoped Pharmac's latest funding proposal will save hospitals and patients valuable time. It's looking at funding five new medicines - for breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, eye conditions, and lung cancer. The proposal includes a new under the skin injection treatment, which could replace some IV infusions. Roche New Zealand Country Medical Director Dr Kerryn Symons says the injection takes just a few minutes, when infusions usually take several hours. "Our calculations show that over a period

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5:18

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sarah Ferguson being...

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2025/09/23

Seven charities have dropped the Sarah Ferguson as a patron, after an email from 2011 emerged in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her 'supreme friend'. Julia's House, a children's hospice, was the first to remove Duchess of York - saying it was 'inappropriate' for her to continue in the role. A raft of others lined up behind them, and the British Heart Foundation said she would no longer be its ambassador. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's likely more charities will follow suit

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100:53

Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2025

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2025/09/23

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd September 2025, Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden talks through the changes to our annual and sick leave entitlements. Ryan asks NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones whether the party is playing politics by invoking its "agree to disagree" clause over the government's latest immigration changes. We hear Autism New Zealand's reaction to the Trump's administrations "discovery" around the condition. And

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2:51

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner reveals...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

The Privacy Commissioner has issued a warning for retailers who aim to publicly shame shoplifters. The Commissioner says businesses posting CCTV footage and images of crimes on social media causes 'real harm' - and doing so breaks privacy laws. Michael Webster says many of these images are posted to shame the perpetrators as opposed to sharing information - which breaches the Privacy Act. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

The Huddle: Do we think NZ will recognise Palestinian...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer Brigitte Morten and AUT chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We're all waiting on Winston Peters to reveal if New Zealand will recognise a Palestinian state. Which way do we think this will go? NZ First invokes the agree-to-disagree clause over the Government's new residency pathways. Are NZ First right to do this? And are they trying to make immigration a big election issue next year? The Government's made

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4:32

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers offering an...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

A group of Southland farmers say there is a way to profitability for Alliance Group without selling off 65 percent of the co-op. Alliance shareholders are set to vote on whether to accept a deal from Irish company Dawn Meats, which was offering $250 million for a share in the New Zealand co-operative. The Country's Jamie Mackay weighed in on the offer - and whether Alliance Group is likely to consider this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

Paul Mackay: Business NZ employment specialist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

Business NZ says the Government's making workers leave simpler and more cost-effective. It's announced a new hours-based annual and sick leave accrual system, including flexibility of being able to take only the hours needed off work rather than a full day. It'll also mean part-time workers will no longer have a minimum sick leave entitlement. Business NZ's Paul Mackay says leave's always been accrued, but there were other rules attached. "The Government has simplified it by saying - you accrue

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6:35

Omar Awadallah: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of...

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2025/09/23

Palestine's Deputy Foreign Minister has shared his view on what it means to recognise a Palestinian state. Foreign Minister Winston Peters will announce New Zealand's position on Saturday, at the United Nations general assembly in New York. At least 150 nations have recognised a Palestinian state, including France, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Omar Awadallah from the Palestinian Authority says it's about recognising the people, Government, and territory of Palestine. "You recognise the ideas, the

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2:17

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Winston Peters is...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

Winston’s back, banging the trusty old immigration drum. Election next year, so no surprises there. Nor should there be any surprise that National’s keen to keep skilled workers in the country.It’s what business wants. And, generally speaking, what business wants - with a Government right-of-centre - it gets. So before we go barking mad on migration, let’s look at the facts. Is this an Oprah car competition, carte blanche residency lolly scramble?No. The numbers? Somewhere between 3,500 and 9,000

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4:41

Shane Jones: NZ First deputy leader criticises the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

New Zealand First is slamming the Government's latest immigration move - allowing more migrant workers to get a fast-tracked residency. The Government's announced two new pathways, one for skilled work experience and another for trades and technicians. NZ First has invoked the agree to disagree clause - voicing concerns that those who gain residency will become citizens and then leave for Australia. Deputy Leader Shane Jones claims New Zealand's had unfocused immigration policies for some time. He

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2:56

Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Auckland mum...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

A guilty verdict for the Auckland woman charged with murdering her children and leaving their bodies in suitcases. Hakyung Lee killed her eight and six-year-old in 2018, after giving them anti-depressants in what she said was a failed suicide attempt. But claims she was insane following her husband's death failed to convince the jury. Newstalk ZB's Emily Ansell says the verdict's in line with evidence from forensic psychiatrist Dr Erik Monasterio. "Who found that there was no proof of any psychotic

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4:11

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on...

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2025/09/23

There's hopes new changes around leave entitlements will mean employers can focus on their core business. The Government has announced a new hours-based annual and sick leave accrual system as well as the right to take bereavement leave from day one. The changes also mean part-time workers will no longer have a minimum sick leave entitlement - it'll instead be calculated by hours worked. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says businesses have been struggling under Labour's changes to

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4:52

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/23

Speculation is building on who'll be the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Government is due to make an announcement tomorrow. A source has told Bloomberg the new Governor is a woman - and is from overseas. Speculation has centred on the Bank of England's Sarah Breerdon. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell speculates ahead of the big announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:16

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

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2025/09/23

Donald Trump has accused Australia and other Western countries of 'rewarding Hamas' - and Anthony Albanese's hopes of a meeting with the US President were dashed. There were tentative hopes last week of a one-on-one meeting on Sunday in Washington DC after the United States President claimed he would meet Albanese 'soon'. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says the leaders have had meetings in the past - but the recent statement on Palestine have impacted relations between Australia and the US

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3:11

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

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2025/09/23

New Zealand's national football league has attracted the attention of offshore gamblers, prompting concern among experts. Recent figures show that $212 million was wagered on the New Zealand men's domestic football league in 2024 through overseas sports betting platforms. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

Dane Dougan: Autism NZ chief executive on Trump...

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2025/09/23

The head of Autism New Zealand has voiced concerns with the latest claims out of the Trump administration. US President Donald Trump made claims linking autism to vaccines, as well as the use of paracetamol in pregnancy. Medsafe says there's no proven link between paracetamol and autism. Any connection between vaccines and autism has been well debunked. Autism NZ chief executive Dane Dougan says these types of statements are 'harmful' - as they place undue blame on pregnant women. "There's a real

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4:02

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the cyber attacks...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/22

Some airports are handling cyber chaos better than others, as technical issues at major European airports continue for a third day. Dozens of flights are being delayed or cancelled across Dublin, Berlin, Brussels and at London's Heathrow. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says airlines have been forced to use paper and pen to help check people in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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