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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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5:14

John Price: Civil Defence Director defends use of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/31

The cautionary handling of the effects of Russia's earthquake, which triggered tsunami phone alerts and some coastal evacuation, has been further explained. The 8.8 magnitude quake shunted tsunami waves across the Pacific - the largest to hit our shores, landing on the Chatham Islands at 51 centimetres. Unpredictable currents are expected to continue until tomorrow. Civil Defence Director John Price says precautions are important - and he's defending the use of emergency alerts. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:06

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/31

Oil and gas exploration is once again allowed in New Zealand. Coalition parties voted to overturn the ban introduced by the previous Government to strong resistance from all opposition parties. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls wonders what this means for investors - and if they'll want to commit to New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:58

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia...

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2025/07/31

Australia's parliament on Thursday passed a law to cut student loans by 20 percent - removing over AU$16 billion in debt for 3 million people. During this year's election, Labor made cutting student debt a key election promise, framing it as a measure to ease living costs and tackle intergenerational inequality. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explained that the student loan cuts weren't just for degree holders, but trade students also got some of their course-related debts waived too. LISTEN

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5:37

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps...

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2025/07/31

The Black Caps are in danger of missing out on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It’s understood the International Cricket Council has opted to use a regional qualifying format to select the six teams to contest the men’s T20 tournament. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains why the side may not make the cut. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Bernie Wanden: Horowhenua mayor on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/31

The Government's keeping tabs on how much councils are spending and where the money's going. Yearly performance metrics are out for each council, showing rates rises, revenue, debt levels, expenditure, and whether the budget's balanced. Monitoring comes as the Government considers a rates cap. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden says successive years of underfunding and borrowing has contributed to the region's notable debt levels. "Obviously, there will be nuances and context that will not be able to be

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4:05

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Israel criticising UK...

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2025/07/30

The UK and France both vowed to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire, but Israel has voiced opposition to this proposal. Prime Minister Netanyahu has accused UK PM Keir Starmer of 'appeasement' following the announcement. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer remains committed to the move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

The Government has given the green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank. The bank now has the opportunity to raise up to $500 million from investors. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the deal further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

After years of a historically strong labour market, there are now growing signs of softening beneath the surface. Work opportunities in the US are dwindling amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with the Trump administration's policies contributing to high unemployment figures. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:07

The Huddle: Do we agree with Australia banning...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The UK is threatening Israel with recognising the state of Palestine if it doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Is this a terrible bargaining chip - or you do what you've got to do? Australia wants to ban under-16s from using YouTube off the back of their social media ban for teenagers. Do we think this is a good idea

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2:31

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is it...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

You know that story about the gang numbers cracking the 10,000 mark? That's classic gotcha politics, isn't it? It doesn't count when the number is 9,999, but once it hits 10,000 - or in this case, 10,009 - it's a thing, and it's the Government's fault. Is it the Government's fault though?I mean, should we actually be angry at Mark Mitchell for this one?I don't think so. I think that what we're seeing right now is the result of stuff that has already happened, mainly- with the deportation of

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100:31

Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why she's given the green light for a partial privatisation of Kiwibank. Air NZ has a new CEO. His name is Nikhil Ravishankar and Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley tells Heather what we can read into the appointment. Australia will include YouTube in its social media ban for under 16s - is that going too far, or should NZ do the same? TVNZ's Melodie Robinson spills the beans on the

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4:43

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices...

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2025/07/30

The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have warned that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges risks hitting small businesses with higher costs. Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, acknowledged that the Government was trying to protect consumers from additional fees - but voiced concerns about what this ban could do for smaller operators. He says the ban isn't a cost-free exercise - and someone will have to pay the merchant fees. "It's either going to be through

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3:48

John Minto: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

Wider global recognition of Palestine is within sight - but it's unclear how much weight that will carry. The UK and France plan to join many national already recognising Palestinian statehood in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire. Our Government has joined others supporting a two-state solution and is open to recognising Palestine - in time. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa chair, John Minto, says Israel has made it almost impossible to form a Palestinian state. "All Palestinians

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2:59

Cecilia Robinson: Before 16 co-chair on Australia...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

Australia is extending its under-16s social media ban to YouTube. Legislation passed last year excluded blocking the video-sharing service, because of its role in education and children’s entertainment. The ban covered Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. The co-chair of child online safety advocacy group, Before 16, Cecilia Robinson says YouTube is as big a part of social media as other platforms - and should have always been on the list. "YouTube, and specifically YouTube shorts, operate in

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3:13

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air NZ...

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2025/07/30

Air New Zealand's new CEO appointment isn't a shock within the sector, according to one expert. Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar will step up to replace Greg Foran in October. Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says he's unsure whether this appointment suggests a lack of international interest. "There's been a reasonable understanding that he was one of the leading - if not the leading - internal candidates. So in that regard, it's not necessarily a surprise." LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:00

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on KiwiBank being...

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2025/07/30

The Finance Minister's floating the idea of listing KiwiBank on the stock exchange. Cabinet has given KiwiBank's parent company the green light to raise an extra $500 million. However, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says this won't occur without an electoral mandate. "That will be for individual parties to take a position at the election - but I've been advised that any potential public offering could take place before 2028." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

The Foreign Minister's agreeing with an Act MP that recognising Palestine while Hamas holds hostages would be 'rewarding terrorism'. Simon Court raised the question in Parliament, after Winston Peters expressed support for a two-state solution - after a ceasefire and hostage releases. International condemnation's growing over Israel blocking aid and starving civilians in Gaza, including children. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says New Zealand will adopt the UK's stance on

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5:04

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the tsunami...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

People are scrambling to higher ground across the Pacific, after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's east. It's recorded four-metre waves, with half-metre waves reaching Japan and tsunami alerts in effect for Alaska, Hawaii and the entire US west coast. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Hawaiian residents are 'scrambling' - and traffic is building up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:13

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Netball NZ's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

Netball New Zealand will dip into its own pocket to keep the ANZ Premiership afloat next year. A one-season broadcast deal with TVNZ was recently confirmed, with the 2026 ANZ Premiership being exclusively free-to-air. Chief executive Jennie Wyllie has not revealed whether players will take a pay cut, but says the governing body must invest. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

Melodie Robinson: Sports, Events and Partnerships...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/30

After many years on Sky, the ANZ Premiership is set to return to TVNZ for the 2026 season. A one-season broadcast deal has officially been confirmed, with the competition to remain in the current two-round format. Sports, Events and Partnerships Head at TVNZ, Melodie Robinson, says this is good news - as there's still a massive fanbase for netball. "We're really excited that all of the ANZ championship's going to be with us next year." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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