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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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5:52

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/18

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australian small businesses will will receive 'generous' exemptions from capital gains tax after changes were announced in the last budget. The Prime Minister’s announcement on follows weeks of sustained criticism from industry groups, with some concerned about what it means for future growth. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says economic uncertainty and competition from One Nation were some key factors behind this change. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:54

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/18

Black Caps batter Daryl Mitchell believes the second test against England at the Oval is delicately poised after Day One. New Zealand's 291 for seven after being asked to bat. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on the Golden Mile...

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2026/06/18

Wellington's controversial Golden Mile project's been canned, following a three-hour council debate. In their final vote, 14 wanted to discontinue the revitalisation project - with three opposed. Councillor Karl Tiefenbacher stood aside from voting because of a conflict of interest. Mayor Andrew Little says they ran the numbers, and the council can't afford another $60 million. "Some bits don't stack up, some bits might - but we actually just can't afford $60 million, so I'm supportive of us just

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4:59

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Russian warship...

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2026/06/17

Concerns have been raised by UK officials after a Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. The incident, which happened between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, involved a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says experts have claimed that the UK is facing many challenges, but Russia is one of more 'pressing' threats. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:45

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/06/17

More than 5000 New Zealand bank accounts have been used by scammers to transfer stolen funds over the past nine months. These 'mule' accounts have been flagged by a new information sharing platform banks are using to detect scams: the Fraud Intelligence Exchange. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:03

Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

Elon Musk's SpaceX company has overtaken Amazon as the fifth most valuable in the world. It comes after a surge in its share price, driven by it joining New York's Nasdaq stock exchange, and the announcement it's buying an AI startup firm for $100 billion dollars. Milford Asset Management expert Remy Wisenberg explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:28

The Huddle: Do we need an independent costings unit?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and NZ Herald reporter Katie Bradford joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Greens are calling for an independent costings unit and they've voiced this idea to Labour and National. Do we really need this or is this a waste of time and money? What do we think? Is Simon Watts getting it wrong with the Local Government (Systems Improvement) Bill? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:45

Greg Smith: Generate investment specialist on...

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2026/06/17

Fletcher Building has asked ratings agency Moody's to withdraw its credit rating of the company, as it reports continued pressures on its business and looks to cut debt. The company has Moody's lowest investment grade rating of Baa3 rating, below which is considered a speculative grade and outside the limits for most institutional investment. Generate investment specialist Greg Smith says the company's been selling assets over the past year and they're looking to simplify the business. LISTEN

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101:48

Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 June, 2026, we ask Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche if the misleading of Immigration Minister Erica Stanford by officials meets the threshold for criminal charges. Olympic rowing gold medallist Lucy Spoors tells us why a study into elite athletes competing after they've had children is so important. We challenge Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick on her call for an independent unit to cost political parties' policy

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2:01

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

Now, unfortunately, because it is an election year, we are apparently going to have the debate that we have every single election year: should we set up a special unit that costs each party's election promises independently? And the answer to that question should be the same as it always is - no, we should not do this. There is no point in doing it. This unit will not be independent. It will be stacked with the same people who stack the public service - predominantly left-leaning public servants who

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5:30

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the Greens...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

The Green Party says voters shouldn't have to guess who's numbers are right, as it pushes for a Parliamentary Budget Office. It says parties are already accusing each other of fiscal holes this year - highlighting the need for an independent office to cost election policies. The party's written to Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Barbara Edmonds, urging support. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says there's demand for this on both sides of the political aisle. "Wouldn't it be useful

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2:45

Lucy Spoors: Olympic rower on World Athletics...

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2026/06/17

World Athletics has launched a project to study pregnancy, childbirth and the return to competition among elite female athletes to help shape future policy. The Childbirth And Return in Elite Sport (CARES) project aims to combine research and policy to better understand pregnancy and motherhood in elite athletics and to shape support systems to reduce inequality. Olympic rower Lucy Spoors she felt a lot of pressure to recover and return to form in the post-partum stage ahead of the 2024 Paris

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3:35

Charles Croucher: Nine News chief political editor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

Pauline Hanson has made her first ever appearance at the National Press Club of Australia. The One Nation leader claimed Australia must be 'monocultural' and calls multiculturalism a 'failed policy'. Nine News chief political editor Charles Croucher says Hanson addressed a lot of policies - but in vague terms. "In the midst of all of it, there was this protest that interrupted the speech, where a banner unveiled from the roof that an activist group called GetUp! have claimed responsibility for -

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4:10

Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner calls...

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2026/06/17

The Public Service Commissioner says he doesn't think officials involved in an MBIE border biometrics project still work there. Reviews are being launched into allegations immigration staff tried to avoid Cabinet scrutiny of a cost blowout. At least $32 million was wasted over seven years. Sir Brian Roche says investigations include looking at current staffing. "This is a serious problem for us and I have to get the assurance that it's not happening across the system - we cannot function as a

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5:50

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

New Zealand First's leader claims people implicated in an MBIE scandal should be jailed. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she was misled about ballooning costs for a border biometrics tech upgrade, which was axed with about $33 million dollars lost. The Public Service Commission and MBIE are undertaking reviews. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further, and speculated on the possible consequences for the officials. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:11

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the group who...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

US law enforcement said it had thwarted an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded MMA event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials. According to US media, five people have been arrested and investigators have identified 23 people in a 'potential network of plotters' who communicated in a Signal group chat. The group allegedly planned to detonate explosive-laden drones over the UFC arena on the White House lawn where the fights were held on Sunday and then have

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4:01

Nick Bewley: Sportstalk host on the Silver Ferns...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is confident in a successful return to the clipboard after naming a 12-strong squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It's the first group the World Cup-winning coach has picked since last year's suspension saga, which saw her miss three series. Sportstalk host Nick Bewley unpacked the announcement further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the number of claimed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/17

The ACC Minister says the accidental injury cover scheme's been allowed to drift over the years, but should be retained. The latest injuries report shows ACC spent $4.4 billion on treatment last year, and $3.1 billion on weekly compensation. Scott Simpson says running the scheme costs about $8.3 billion dollars annually. "It's been working well for New Zealanders for nigh-on 50 years, my role as minister is to make sure it works for the next 50 years." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:41

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on police arresting the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/16

A man has been arrested nearly nine years after a woman was allegedly pushed into the path of an oncoming bus on Putney Bridge. CCTV footage and images of the suspect were released by police after the incident, sparking interest in catching the unidentified runner. UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

Hamish Walker: Queenstown real estate agent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/16

There's been a spike in the number of wealthy Australians expressing interest in property across the ditch. New reports show there's a surge in interest in homes in and around Queenstown since the Australian budget was released in May. Queenstown real estate agent Hamish Walker says Trade Me and similar property websites are seeing more demand from Aussies than ever - with older buyers especially interested. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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