x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news

All Episodes

3:33

Rima Nakhle: Takanini National MP on the proposed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

A potential new law could restrict Crown funds reaching gang-linked organisations. Takanini National MP Rima Nakhle's proposed amendment to the Public Finance Bill has been pulled from the biscuit tin. It would prohibit agencies from providing money to organisations run, administered or associated with gangs. Nakhle says the last Government gave $2.75 million to gangs via Kainga Ora. "There's no doubt that there's people that choose to change their lives, but we're not going to accept that public

en-US

2:56

Mel Tavendale: Waitaki mayor on the district looking...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

If you're in search of a budgie or a pheasant or even a sulphur-crested cockatoo, Waitaki District Council may bring good news. The council is looking to re-home over 48 birds as it plans to demolish two aviaries that are no longer fit for purpose. Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale says these birds are all free to good homes - and they've seen over 50 applications from interested prospective owners. She explained the council's trying to find a better life for the birds, as the aviaries can no longer offer

en-US

5:42

Glenn Carle: former CIA intelligence officer on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

An intelligence expert's looking at Donald Trump's reputation of walking back on threats. An expletive laden social media post from the President over the the weekend warned Iran the US would destroy power infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by tomorrow. Former CIA intelligence officer, Glenn Carle, says Trump often turns up the heat with ultimatums - before turning it down again. "I wouldn't dismiss it - obviously, he lost the attack, but I find it hard to imagine that even he

en-US

2:36

Billie Moore: Airports Association chief executive on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

There's no surprise regional flights are some of the first on the chopping block for Air New Zealand. The airline says rising jet fuel prices are making it cut about four percent of flights, including many for Tauranga and Nelson. Affected customers will be told this week - and most put on same-day alternative flights. It axed more than a thousand flights in March. Airports Association chief executive, Billie Moore, says it's not just about reducing fuel costs. "One return flight to New York, for

en-US

5:32

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

Iran has less than 24 hours to make a deal, before Donald Trump's threats of total obliteration could take effect. Trump's rhetoric is growing increasingly violent - threatening to decimate Iran's bridges and power beyond repair, after tomorrow's deadline passes. But Tehran's rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, saying it wants a definitive end to the war. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's another Trump deadline that's set to pass, and it's unclear what Trump's

en-US

4:46

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Ben...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

Australia's most decorated soldier has been arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. The ABC reports Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport, and is expected to be charged with five counts of murder. In 2023, a Federal Court found on the balance of probabilities, Roberts-Smith was involved in the murder of four unarmed men, rejecting his defamation suit against several newspapers. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Roberts-Smith is currently in custody - with more set to

en-US

3:06

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Shannon Frizell...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

Shannon Frizell has set his sights on a third trip to a Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks, returning to New Zealand Rugby later this year. The 33-test All Blacks flanker will return from Japanese club Toshiba mid-year to join Tasman for the NPC before linking up with the Highlanders for Super Rugby in 2027. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

4:43

Rachel Tan: Waikato University Cyber Law lecturer on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/07

A push for policymakers to veer away from an outright social media ban for under-16s. A select committee inquiry's recommending tightening rules on content, advertising and algorithms, and limits for young users. Social media giant Meta wants stronger protections prioritised over age bans. Waikato University Cyber Law lecturer Rachel Tan says a duty of care model would address harms better. "If this is a statutory duty of care, it legally imposes an obligation onto these platforms to actually act."

en-US

4:36

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

The UK Prime Minister's signalling much closer ties with the European Union, forced by the war in Iran. Sir Keir Starmer's warning the conflict will impact the UK, and although they're preparing to whether the storm, it won't be easy. He says it's becoming increasingly clear their long term national interest requires a stronger partnership with Europe. UK correspondent Enda Brady says no-one wants this war - and he wouldn't be surprised if the UK joins up with the EU by the end of the decade. LISTEN

en-US

3:26

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results. Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

3:27

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer voicing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

Kiwi farmers have voiced concerns about the long-term impacts of the Middle East conflict. Data shows the conflict will lead to slowdowns for firms in almost every sector - with increased economic uncertainty. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:40

The Huddle: Are we going to make it to the moon?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What's really going on with the Middle East conflict? Anthony Albanese, Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have all delivered speeches this week, but they haven't really told us anything substantial. Should we be concerned? The Prime Minister's Cabinet reshuffle took place today, with Minister Chris Penk picking up

en-US

101:04

Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 April, 2026, Donald Trump says the US is "very close" to finishing its war with Iran - we talk to a former Republican communications director about the real motive behind the president's speech. Why a temporary boost to mileage rates for home and community support workers has come just in time. Foodstuffs boss Chris Quin explains why you're paying so much for some items at the supermarket. And on The Huddle, Oscar Kightley and

en-US

1:48

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

If you were hoping Donald Trump scheduling a speech meant there would be some sort of development in the war -either the US pulling out, putting boots on the ground or opening the Strait - then, like me, you would have been disappointed. There was no news, was there? No announcement at all.Donald Trump was simply trying to convince American voters with PR - and it’s stuff he’s said before. The main points of the speech were familiar: Iran are the bad guys and need to be stopped; the US will hit them

en-US

6:00

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on farmers...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak’n’Save. This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from. "It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

5:34

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

The Associate Energy Minister says increased diesel storage at Marsden Point will be a great help to our fuel security. Channel Infrastructure will re-purpose old storage tanks and increase storage by 90 million litres. The Government's set aside $21.6 million dollars for the project, but Shane Jones says it might not all be spent. Jones says it's good to have that stock on land. "Then, there's somewhere to store it, as opposed to having a floating terminal, like a ship, bobbing around on the tide."

en-US

3:02

Mark Rocket: Kea Aerospace Founder on the success of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

Lessons from past space missions are thought to be guiding Artemis II. The Orion spacecraft is now orbiting Earth and will remain in orbit for the next 24 hours, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Kea Aerospace Founder and the first Kiwi in space, Mark Rocket, says significant work remains on the rocket launch system before a lunar landing can happen. He explained they've got a new capsule and system - and they basically have had to rebuild the whole programme. LISTEN ABOVESee

en-US

2:22

Lisa Foster: Home and Community Health Association...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

Home care workers are getting the help to pay for fuel they've been asking for. Health Minister Simeon Brown's announced home and community support workers will be getting a temporary 30 percent mileage rate increase to assist with the fuel crisis. Home and Community Health Association CEO Lisa Foster says this is the right move forward - as workers have been getting increasingly stressed. "Just around the challenge for Easter, when people need care in their home, or urgent, essential, critical care

en-US

4:36

Doug Heye: former Republican Communications Director...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

It's unclear why US President Donald Trump chose to address America today. Trump spoke earlier - claiming the US is nearing completion with all its objectives in the Middle East - and will be hitting Iran hard over the next two to three weeks. He says countries that need oil from the Middle East should now take the lead to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Former Republican Communications Director Doug Heye says there was no real news of victory in today's speech. "We were told we're getting close, maybe

en-US

5:31

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

US President Donald Trump is claiming regime change is close in Iran. He says the US is nearing completion with all its objectives in the Middle East and the job will be done 'very shortly'. Trump says discussions with Iran are ongoing - after earlier claiming Iran's leaders have asked for a ceasefire - which Iran's foreign ministry is calling false and baseless. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the speech. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

9,367 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci