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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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4:54

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/02

UK and Australia have delivered speeches overnight - warning of potential impacts of the war in Iran and the resulting surge in fuel prices. In the UK, Sir Keir Starmer says he'll seek closer economic and security ties with the EU. In Australia, Anthony Albanese has called on people to try to reduce fuel consumption if they can. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese's address left people feeling underwhelmed, as he issued a warning to farmers and key business sectors. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:17

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Crusaders...

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2026/04/02

The Crusaders are hoping their new home at One NZ Stadium won't take away one of their greatest advantages. The most successful team in Super Rugby history will play a final match at their 14-year stop-gap stadium in Addington tomorrow night when they tackle the Drua. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Mark Brown: Cook Islands Prime Minister on the nation...

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2026/04/02

The Cook Islands doesn’t want a New Zealand Navy base on its shores, but it does want stronger collaboration. Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown have signed a defence and security declaration, which includes restoring 30 million dollars in funding. The agreement eases tensions that flared when the Cook Islands struck a deal with China last year. Brown says he's 'pleased' both countries were able to sign off on this agreement. "It sets a foundation, really, for

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4:03

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Spain's Supreme Court...

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2026/04/01

Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that a man kissing the hand of a woman without her consent can constitute sexual assault. This follows an incident from 2023, where a man approached a woman in Madrid, kissed her hand and made gestures to suggest she follow him and that he would pay her. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/04/01

ASB is facing a fine of around $6 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules. Banks are required to do their due diligence with their money, in order to comply with existing legislation - but ASB hasn't followed the right systems. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on KMD...

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2026/04/01

After multiple delays, Kathmandu’s parent KMD Brands filed its half-year results, revealing details of a discounted capital raise and news that chairman David Kirk is stepping down. The company, which owns outdoor brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, reported a net loss of $13.1 million, sparking concerns among investors. Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on the...

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2026/04/01

Allbirds, the eco-chic footwear brand co-founded by former All White Tim Brown, has agreed to sell its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' to American Exchange Group. The brand will be sold for an estimated value of $68 million NZD - a fraction of the company's original net worth. NZ Herald senior business writer Chris Keall says the company's been in decline for years - with too many key factors going wrong. "The overarching thing is that it's never been able to make a profit, but it's

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8:05

The Huddle: Does the BSA need to be updated?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/01

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith says changes for the Broadcasting Standards Authority could be made after it deemed it has authority over online broadcasters, after it received a complaint against The Platform. Do we think it needs to be updated? Parliament's debating a member's bill to let pubs sell alcohol on selected

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Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026

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2026/04/01

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, you can now have a beer at your local on Good Friday - without having to buy a meal. We ask Labour MP Kieran McAnulty why he pushed for the change. We talk to the Firefighters Union about their long-running battle for a pay rise while the Fire and Emergency board is getting a 79% increase. A therapist says yes, we do have our favourite child. And on The Huddle, Jordan Williams and Mark Sainsbury discuss the latest

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2:08

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/01

I’d like to know how you feel about the firefighters and their strike because I’ve gone from soft support a few weeks ago to very hard support today. What’s tipped me over the edge is this kerfuffle around board pay. Frankly, it’s one of the most tone-deaf things I’ve seen in a very long time. The board has approved pay rises for itself of up to 79 percent. Meanwhile, firefighters have been fighting - and now striking - for 18 months just to get pay increases. Most of them sit somewhere above the

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6:15

Paul Goldsmith: Broadcasting Minister weighs in on...

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2026/04/01

Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith has revealed he's mulling over changes to the Broadcasting Standards Authority. Set up in 1989, the Authority has regulatory powers over traditional broadcasters - but today ruled it can consider complaints against online broadcasters too. NZ First's Winston Peters has labelled the move 'fascist behaviour' and Goldsmith says he's working on a response. "The legislation is out of date, there's no question about that...it relates to a world where you just had

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3:26

Jo Robertson: therapist on the research that parents...

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2026/04/01

No matter how many times a parent may claim they don't have a favourite child, research has indicated preferential treatment does take place. A meta‑analysis published in Psychological Bulletin - drawing on data from more than 19,000 people across 30 studies in the US, Canada and Western Europe between 2015 and 2022 found that daughters were preferred. Therapist Jo Robertson says this research can be interpreted in many ways. "A lot of research shows that what we ask of our girls is different to

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3:11

Charles Croucher: Nine News chief political editor...

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2026/04/01

Australia's Prime Minister will address the nation tonight outlining how Australians can help with the fuel crisis. It's understood Anthony Albanese will urge people to save fuel for industries that most need it. It's the first time an Australian Prime Minister has delivered a national address since Scott Morrison did during Covid-19 in March 2020. Australian correspondent Charles Croucher says the timing is strategic. "This is an attempt to put everyone on the same page, before we go into that

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Kieran McAnulty: Labour MP on his member's bill...

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2026/04/01

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty says his member's bill to loosen liquor regulations on key public holidays will clear up confusion. It would allow hospitality venues to sell alcohol on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day morning and Christmas Day - without needing to serve a meal. The bill could be in place by this Easter weekend, with its final reading underway in Parliament. McAnulty says venues currently have to operate under different rules than the rest of the year, which doesn't make any sense

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/04/01

Today, the fuel supply update shows the amount of jet fuel in the country sat at 22.1 days of supply as of Sunday, down from 25.3 recorded last Wednesday. Diesel's about the same at 21.6 days - meanwhile petrol was up on Sunday, at 29.3 days of supply. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says we'll find out about the Government's new plans for the crisis tommorow. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US judge...

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2026/04/01

A US judge has halted construction of Donald Trump's nearly $700 million White House ballroom. The President had the East Wing bowled last year to make way for the project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has been granted a request for a preliminary injunction, alleging Trump exceeded his authority by not getting Congress approval before launching into construction. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this delay will give Trump time to appeal the decision. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:51

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ardie Savea...

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2026/04/01

All Black Ardie Savea appears to have reconciled with New Zealand Rugby after a potential estrangement last year. The Herald reports he came close to international retirement after the defeat to England at Twickenham.Savea was understood to have become disillusioned with the amount of the sport he was playing and time away from home, despite moving from the Hurricanes to Moana Pasifika and opting for a couple of sabbaticals in Japan. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN

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3:26

Wattie Watson: NZ Firefighters Union national...

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2026/04/01

It's been confirmed Fire and Emergency’s board members are getting pay rises of up to 79 percent amid prolonged industrial action. A departmental briefing recommended Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden approve large increases to board pay packets in December. NZ Firefighters Union national secretary Wattie Watson has voiced outrage with this move, as strike action is set to continue. "It's outrageous when we have our three lowest ranks barely getting paid minimum wage, they're not even

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Beatrice and Eugenie...

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2026/03/31

The BBC has reported that Beatrice and Eugenie, the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, won't be at the royal family's traditional Easter service this year. The gathering at St George's Chapel takes place every year, but the pair have reportedly made 'alternative plans' as their parents face scrutiny over their connections to Jefferey Epstein. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's unlikely the four will be invited to future royal events going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:08

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/31

The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery. Significant cuts to growth, higher inflation, lower investment, household consumption, and higher unemployment appear to be on the cards, according to new reports. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says it's unclear how the central banks on both sides of the Tasman will proceed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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