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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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5:24

Lance Burdett: former police negotiator on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/12

A former police negotiator has suggested systemic failures led to a scandal revealed yesterday, around former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. An IPCA report's revealed past serious allegations about McSkimming weren't immediately investigated by senior staff. The woman who made them was charged with harassment, despite the lack of scrutiny of her claims. Former negotiator Lance Burdett says not having experienced staff could have played a part in the failures."There's only two options,

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2:13

Maurice Williamson: Auckland Councillor on the...

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2025/11/12

One Auckland councillor says a long road's ahead before the city's close to congestion charging. A new bill has passed in Parliament that'll let councils charge drivers on specific roads at peak travel periods - beginning with the City of Sails. A report commissioned by the mayor estimates stalled traffic costs the city $2.6 billion dollars each year. Howick Ward councillor Maurice Williamson says a long process of consultation, and setting up a board will now begin. "I'll make the wild prediction

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6:42

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/11/12

The Police Minister says like many Kiwis, he's disappointed - by a scathing IPCA report highlighting past failures in senior Police management of complaints about one of their own. The police watchdog report has detailed how staff, including then-Commissioner Andrew Coster, didn't investigate allegations when they were made against Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the discussions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:13

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on whether the...

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2025/11/12

The US Senate has passed through legislation to reopen the US Government, indicating the long-running shutdown is closer to wrapping up. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days, with more members of the House set to vote on the legislation. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says there's still more issues to come - as flights in the US are impacted by delays and disruptions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

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

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2025/11/12

All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan expects an enhanced England to front up at Twickenham this weekend. The All Blacks met the World Number 4 three times last year, with the ABs winning twice at home in July before winning by a solitary point at Twickenham in November. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Mike Seabourne: Tauranga City Council Head of...

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2025/11/12

There's outrage in Papamoa over the news that their asphalt roads will be replaced with chip seal resurfacing. Tauranga City Council has confirmed the roads were only scheduled for resealing if they were showing early signs of surface deterioration. The Council's Head of Transport, Mike Seabourne, says resurfacing the roads with asphalt would have been too expensive. "One of the elements for us is - the asphalt is used in certain circumstances, like on intersections or with heavy vehicles, it's

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6:10

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump...

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2025/11/11

The BBC's chairman has denied claims the BBC is trying to bury accusations of bias, as Donald Trump threatens to sue the company. A leaked BBC memo suggests the Panorama programme edited Trump’s speech to imply he encouraged the Capitol Hill riots of January 2021. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's likely the BBC will need to issue another apology - as the original didn't go far enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:28

Theresa Payton: Fortalice Solutions CEO on the...

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2025/11/11

Artificial intelligence is growing and changing and reshaping industries, but there's growing concerns about the harm it could bring. Trust is a valuable asset in the digital space, and many businesses are concerned about how the online experience could change - and how it could impact their output. Former White House CIO and Fortalice Solutions CEO Theresa Payton says it's going to get harder for people to distinguish the difference between AI and real content - and the race is on to establish

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2:16

Jamie Mackay: The Country host with his Armistice Day...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

Today marks the 107th anniversary of Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I on November 11 in 1918. Kiwis all over the country gathered to pay tribute and pass down stories from the event. The Country's Jamie Mackay also has one, and he shared it today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 November 2025, a new bombshell IPCA report has revealed serious misconduct by senior police leadership in the Jevon McSkimming saga. Herald investigative journalist Jarod Savage speaks to Heather with the latest. Drivers will soon be tested for drugs as well as alcohol in roadside tests - Transport Minister Chris Bishop explains who will be pinged. NZ First leader Winston Peters is firmly rejecting the idea of asset sales in a

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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