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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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10:02

The Huddle: Will new regulations bring down power...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A man in Napier reached the end of his tether after boy racers kept his household awake for months on end - and eventually shot them with a paintball gun. He was sentenced to community service as a result, but do we think this is fair? The big four power gentailers will be subject to some new regulations in a bid to bring power

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2:30

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The MPs...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

Here’s a PR tip for the coalition Government: if they want to win support for their ongoing budget cuts - which affect some of the poorest people in this country - they should consider giving up something themselves. Now, I don’t know if you saw this last week, but Stuff ran a damning story on Louise Upston, the Social Development Minister, who is a lovely woman and a very capable minister - but the optics were terrible. While she’s forcing some of the poorest Kiwis in this country to pay more

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6:12

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor addresses planned rates...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

Auckland's mayor says says residents shouldn't be complaining, with the council set to deliver its biggest-ever rates hike. Councillors voted to back Wayne Brown's 7.9 percent increase - 15 votes to 7, with one abstention. A last-ditch amendment hoping to reduce it to 5.9 percent was voted down. Brown says this is the responsible thing to do to achieve their budget. "This is basically zero rate rise, plus the cost of Auckland City Rail Link - which has been coming for a long, long time." LISTEN

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4:05

Andy Sloan: Eastern District Prevention Manager...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

A father in Napier was fed up with boy racers keeping the household awake for months on end - and he eventually took matters into his own hands. In February, he grabbed his paintball gun, crept up to a vantage point with a good view of dozens of youths gathered around their cars, and fired 500 paintballs at them over several minutes. As a result, he was sentenced to 40 hours community work and had his paintball gun confiscated. Eastern District Prevention Manager Inspector Andy Sloan says he

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2:51

Dr Hayley Hunt: Healthy Pets NZ chair on the seasonal...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

The winter season can bring chills, sniffles and seasonal illnesses - and not just for humans. The cold weather and drier indoor air has been found to impact pets as well, but one expert has revealed there's some ways to protect our furry friends. Healthy Pets NZ chair Dr Hayley Hunt says we're all spending more time indoors, and pets can pick up infections at the kennels or cattery. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:20

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on the big four power...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

There's hesitation around moves to beef up regulations guiding electricity gentailers. From July, the big four gentailers mustn't give their retail arms better deals on power contracts than independent companies. Penalties for serious breaches are also ramping up. Electric Kiwi CEO Huia Burt says this is a good start, but she sees a remaining problem. "We're asking those gentailers to act in a way that is in opposition to their commercial incentives, and those are - keep supply tight, keep

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3:04

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on MPs...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

MP perks won't be reined in, at a time the Government's tightening the belt elsewhere. Two percent salary rises in July will give MP's $181,000, Cabinet Ministers $327,000 and the PM more than $520,000. They get at least $19,000 a year for expenses. The PSA's Fleur Fitzsimons says this isn't the time for pay bumps, and it leaves a sour taste. "This Government has increased the minimum wage by less than this percentage, we've seen threats of dismissals of public servants, pay equity claims cancelled,

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6:11

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

MPs are set to receive a pay rise from July of about 2 percent. The base salary for the MPs will increase to $181,200, while Cabinet ministers will get $327,100, and the Prime Minister’s salary will jump to $520,500. Newstalk ZB senior correspondent Barry Soper says this increase is on the lighter side, compared to other political pay bumps. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:06

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the group of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

A second group of women and children linked to the Islamic State are expected to arrive back in Australia tonight. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed seven women and 12 children have made plans to travel from Syria to Australia, after spending years in a refugee camp. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the status and location of the group is currently unknown. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has played his last NRL league game for the Warriors, following confirmation of an ACL rupture. The club veteran limped from the field during the win away over the Dragons on the weekend. He suffered the same damage in 2016. The 32-year-old's expected to face a nine to 12 month recovery, and he moves to English Super League club Wakefield Trinity next season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

Joshua Yuvaraj: Auckland University law expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/26

There's concern over legal material generated by artificial intelligence. The Supreme Court has issued warnings AI-generated filings may not necessarily be correct or accurate. Auckland University law expert Joshua Yuvaraj says lawyers overseas are getting pulled up for incorrect AI use. "Typically, what'll happen is that the other side will review and say to the court - look, this case or that case doesn't exist, that will then bring it to the court's attention, and we'll have to decide what we do

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3:29

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

It's a big week for the economy, with the next OCR announcement set to be unveiled this coming Wednesday. Markets are expecting the Reserve Bank to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent, but a hike hasn't been ruled out. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Turkish police...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

Police stormed the offices of Türkiye's main opposition CHP party, concluding a long-running standoff. Supporters had barricaded the courtyard entrance with buses and the building with furniture, and pictures and videos showed police tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 25 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

Jacqui Lloyd: New Zealand Cruise Association CEO on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

Cruises are being scaled back further next summer season, with ports already feeling the pinch. Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows the North Island will lose 41 port calls, but they'll rise in the South - up 23. Last season, the number dropped by more than 250. Cruise Association CEO Jacqui Lloyd says there's growth in other parts of the world, but there's plans in place to make New Zealand more attractive to the right clients. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:49

The Huddle: Why is Labour spending more time on media...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! As the New Zealand greyhound racing ban looms, there's talk of sending at least 70 greyhounds to Australia. What do we make of this? Labour's Barbara Edmonds is under fire after she called Finance Minister Nicola Willis a 'duck-faced horse'. Were these comments out of line? And why is Labour spending more time on media training than

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2:12

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What does...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

We've got to start this week talking about that Auckland FC win on Saturday night. Did we not discuss on Friday's show the need for us in this country to be more ambitious for success? To have more confidence to back ourselves more and then a day later, just one day later, we have an example of exactly that. Now to be fair, obviously, this wasn't exactly us backing ourselves. It was an American billionaire Bill Foley backing us. But his attitude is the kind of attitude worth adopting. When he put

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9:02

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses comments...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

Some more leaked audio has gotten the Labour Party in trouble, with MP Barbara Edmonds apologising for off-colour comments directed at the Finance Minister. The audio obtained by the Herald features a moderator asking various Labour MPs whether they'd rather fight "100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck." Edmonds' answer apparently referenced Nicola Willis. Willis says she's accepted Edmonds' apology - but this event says a lot about Labour's conduct this election year. "Step one - demonize

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3:09

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ CEO on the plan...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

Greyhound Racing New Zealand's boss says perspective's needed, as the agency considers flying dogs to Australia. The sport's formally banned in New Zealand from July 31, but GRNZ is considering chartering a plane to fly up to 70 dogs to Queensland. One activist's claimed money's being put ahead of the dogs' welfare. GRNZ CEO Edward Rennell says no decision has been made. "All we are doing is gauging whether there's any interest from our participants in sending some dogs to Australia. We're

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3:37

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the team returning to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/25

The country's biggest stadium will host arguably the Warriors' biggest home game of the season. Eden Park will play host to next year's ANZAC Day match, after Mount Smart, Christchurch and Wellington hosted the last three years. CEO Cameron George says he's looking forward to drawing in a 'massive' crowd for the big event. "We've finally got the game back, about three years ago - and we had it Auckland for the first time at Go Media Stadium... and we just believe the event's growing." LISTEN

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