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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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4:23

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Taylor Swift...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/27

It's a big day for Swifties - as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement. The multi-Grammy winner and NFL star took to social media this morning, sharing photos of the proposal. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says this story interrupted the US Open coverage - and even made its way into President Trump's cabinet meeting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:17

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council Chief Executive on...

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2025/08/27

New data from Consumer NZ reveals insurance costs have soared over the last two decades, and there's concerns less households could access it going forward. The report notes the cost of insurance has gone up 916 percent since 2000 - ahead of the increase in the price of cigarettes and tobacco, which went up 608 percent. Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi says there's been many high-profile disasters over that timeframe, which have helped drive up premiums. "Inflation affects us too - when

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2:45

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/27

Former Māori All Black Shane Christie has died in Nelson, aged 39. Friends of Christie have told NZME it was believed his death was self-inflicted and came after a period during which concern over his wellbeing had increased. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave paid tribute. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Nigel Farage...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has voiced strong disapproval with Labour's migration strategy, and he's set to unveil his own solution. Farage will outline his party's plans to tackle small boats crossings, and he's already pledged to detain and deport people coming into the UK illegally. UK correspondent Enda Brady speculates ahead of the announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Reserve Bank's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

The Reserve Bank's move to review banking capital rules has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says the stricter rules make it difficult for farmers to borrow money - and these changes will make things fairer. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds managing director on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

According to new reports, overseas interest in NZ-based companies is at a record high. A new survey by Simpson Grierson says 49 percent of international respondents considering moving more money into New Zealand, compared with 40 percent last year. Salt Funds managing director Matt Goodson explains what's driving this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:29

The Huddle: Do universities need to embrace AI?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! More than a hundred students at Lincoln University are being re-tested after suspicions they used AI to cheat. Is this the right move from the university? Are we in favour of 4-year parliamentary terms? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100:55

Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 26 August 2025, we're one step closer to a referendum on four year terms. But do we have the right safeguards in place to protect us from rogue Governments and bad decisions? Australia's Channel Nine Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher has the latest on news that Iran has been accused of orchestrating antisemitic attacks in Australia. Fonterra's consumer arm, Pic's Peanut Butter, now Eventfinda - foreign investors are lapping

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2:23

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

I think it is significant that David Seymour has walked away from supporting his own bill to bring in four-year terms for the Government. He was the one who introduced this bill - but he's now pulled ACT's support. Every other party in parliament appears to still back it, but he's pulled support because the safeguards that he wanted are gone. His idea was that we increase the terms from three to four years. So you vote the Government and you get three years - and now he wants to make it four years,

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6:34

Michael Boggs: NZME Chief Executive on the company's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

NZME is reporting an almost 12 percent rise in half-year earnings. The media company - which owns Newstalk ZB and the Herald - is reporting growth across audio, podcasts, subscriptions, and the OneRoof property website. CEO Michael Boggs says this is a strong result, given the tough economic environment, but there's hope for more growth. "People are seeing green shoots, but sadly, I've been saying that for the last year in every one of our results announcements...this time, we've not done any

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4:16

Professor Chad Hewitt: Lincoln University Provost on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

More than a hundred students at Lincoln University are being re-tested after suspicions they used AI to cheat. An entire post-graduate finance class is suspected of wrongdoing, with a threat of disciplinary action if they can't individually explain their workings in an in-person presentation involving coding and answering questions. The university's Provost, Professor Chad Hewitt, explained there are some cases where they allow the use of AI - but in this case, students were expected to use their

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2:34

James McGlinn: Eventfinda co-founder on the company...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

Events discovery platform Eventfinda could soon reach global markets, with help from Ticketek Entertainment Group. The live entertainment business has acquired Eventfinda, subject to conditions. Eventfinda will continue to operate under the same brand, and says clients can be assured that it’s business as usual. Co-founder James McGlinn says the team's 'overjoyed' with the new deal. "It couldn't come fast enough, we're really excited about it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:26

Charles Croucher: Australian correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

New intelligence reports have linked Iranian officials to multiple attacks against Australia’s Jewish community. Iran's ambassador to Australia and three other Iranian officials have been expelled and given a week to leave the country. Australia's also suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist entity. Australian correspondent Charles Croucher says this is an 'unusual situation' and investigations are still ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:26

Andrew Bayly: Justice Select Committee Chair on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

A referendum on increasing the parliamentary term to four years is looking highly likely. This is despite a Select Committee Report confirming ACT - who proposed the bill - will only support it if stronger checks and balances are built into the system. This includes more powers to the opposition in committees. But Justice Select Committee Chair Andrew Bayly says they're suggesting possible dates. "It's had almost unanimous agreement across the Committee that we should put it to referendum - the

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6:22

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

New Zealand film and television producer John Barnett died on Sunday night, according to new reports. Barnett's known for working on some of the country's highest grossing films - including Footrot Flats, Whale Rider and Sione's Wedding. He ran South Pacific Pictures, the country's largest production company, from 1992 to 2015, and was made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to film and television in 2019. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recalled his

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5:46

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

Iran's ambassador to Australia has been expelled after intelligence revealed the Iranian government was behind two anti-Semitic attacks in Australia. The ambassador, as well as three other Iranian officials, have been given a week to leave the country. Australia's also suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran, and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist entity. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:07

Nadia Maxwell: documentary maker voices concerns over...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

A Christchurch documentary maker is throwing her support behind a bill aiming to ban under-16s from social media after completing a 'distressing' social media experiment. Nadia Maxwell set up pages on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat posing as a 13-year-old - and was quickly bombarded with content related to eating disorders and mental health issues. She says she attempted the experiment before and after new safeguards for teens were introduced, but didn't notice much of a difference. "The only

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3:59

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on TVNZ launching...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/26

TVNZ has opened a new 'game-changer' battleground with Sky TV - it will launch a pay-TV offering, starting with next year’s FIFA World Cup. TVNZ recently confirmed it had successfully won the rights to the world’s biggest sports tournament, starting next June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It confirmed it will screen All Whites matches and other selected games free - but for access to the full schedule of matches, people will need to pay for an event pass on TVNZ+. Sportstalk host D'Arcy

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4:01

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/25

People convicted of crimes in England and Wales could find themselves barred from going to pubs, concerts and sports matches under proposed new rules. The Government is looking into making changes to new sentencing rules, which will give the courts more power to enforce bans. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained that these changes could be a deterrent to criminals. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:27

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management on the US...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/25

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has indicated rate cuts could be on the cards soon. Powell indicated the tariffs were making an inflationary impact, but he explained the impact could still be temporary. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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