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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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Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 28 July 2025, a combative interview with Commerce Minister Scott Simpson who is announcing a ban on credit card surcharges - but will retailers pass on the cost anyway? Israel is finally letting some aid back into Gaza. Heather asks Claire Manera from Doctors Without Borders whether the aid is actually getting to people in need. Bad news if you love a lie-in - life expectancy is worse for people who sleep too much, compared to those

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2:33

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

The news of the day, politically, is that surcharges are gone, as the Government's just banned them. You know what I'm talking about here, right? They're the little extra amount that you get pinged when you turn up at the dairy and you use your credit card, or you use your paywave - it's gone from May next year. The big sell behind this is basically that it's to help you with the cost of living crisis. Now, I hate to do this because I know you're thinking, "Oh, yay."And I'm totally gonna rain on

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1:43

Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

The Government's recent ban on on payment card surcharges has been met with criticism from the retail and hospitality sectors. The Government's announced it will scrap extra in-store card fees by next May. The Commerce Commission has already reduced bank interchange visa and master card fees for businesses. Dairy and Business Owners Group chair Ankit Bansal says these proposed changes are 'unfair' as the banks can still charge whatever transaction fees they like. "These will likely have to be passed

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3:52

Claire Manera: Doctors Without Borders coordinator...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

Humanitarian groups say there's zero evidence to support the claim that Hamas is stealing humanitarian aid meant for Gaza.Trucks and airdrops are reaching the Strip after Israel's paused fighting to open some aid corridors. International pressure's been mounting as starvation deepens. Doctors Without Borders coordinator Claire Manera says Israeli authorities are the only ones she's seen blocking aid. "While I was there on the ground, all I could see was medical supplies were going into the hospitals

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2:29

Dr Alex Bartle: Sleep Well Clinic expert on whether...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

There's no shortage of research on the dangers of not sleeping enough, but sleeping too much has been found to be worse for your health than expected. New research has revealed that people who sleep over nine hours per night are 34 percent more likely to live shorter lives than those who sleep the ideal 8-9 hours a night. Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Well Clinic says if you frequently sleep longer than the ideal timeframe, you'll need to consult your GP. "If that's not sufficient - particularly if

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4:26

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

The Government's scrapping card surcharges at the till, which collectively cost Kiwis $150 million each year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson confirmed they'll ban in-store credit and debit card surcharges, like paywave fees. He says it's important for consumers to have transparency when it comes to pricing. "In a competitive world, businesses understand the price-competitive nature of the businesses that they operate and the goods and services they provide. Surcharges are

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4:49

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

A frosty reception for the Prime Minister at the ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland yesterday - with booing from the crowd. Chris Luxon is brushing it off, and says he was well-looked after at the event. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon's taken the backlash in his stride, and acknowledged the backlash that comes with politics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

Anthony Albanese recently claimed Israel is 'quite clearly' breaching international law by withholding aid from civilians in Gaza. He added that he would respect formal processes for determining any breaches - but said the actions were a 'breach of decent humanity and morality.' Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's been pressure on Albanese to join France in recognising a Palestinian state. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:04

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on whether the Warriors...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

The Warriors' bid for a bounce back NRL season will come against a Dolphins side likely to have a returning pair of veteran props. Both Felise Kaufusi and Mark Nicholls are set to be nack in the mix for Friday night's game at Mt Smart. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains whether the Warriors can turn their luck around. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:11

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/28

The Government's aiming to strike a balance between cutting red tape and keeping people safe on work sites. Officials are consulting with the construction sector on changing rules on scaffolding. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden, says over-compliance makes jobs cost more - and take more time. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys says health and safety is important to the sector, and a balance needs to be struck. "Everyone hates scaffolding as much as

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100:24

Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 25 July. 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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2:04

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: We need to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

First up, we need to talk about Gaza. I'm not gonna be graphic, and, and I'm not gonna talk about what it is hap what's happening there in detail. You already know, you can choose to read about it yourself, and I recommend that you do just to the point that you can kind of handle it. Credit, today, to Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia. He has stopped pussyfooting around what's going on here. He's just put out a strongly worded statement this afternoon. He's demanding that Israel

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5:36

Randy Zelin: US Defence Attorney discusses Ghislaine...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

Ghislaine Maxwell, a key former associate to Jeffery Epstein, is due to meet with the Deputy Attorney General of the US for a second day in a row tomorrow. These meetings come as the controversy surrounding the release of the Epstein files continues to grow. US Defence Attorney Randy Zelin told Heather duPlessis-Allan that 'there are two paths for Ms. Maxwell to get home.’ ‘One way is if she assists the United States Government...the other way she gets home is if she gets a pardon from President

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3:14

Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

There are doubts that high-strength beers are causing as much harm as critics say. The products are sold as singles in supermarkets and liquor stores and are stronger than RTDs, ranging from seven to 16 percent. 'Communities Against Alcohol Harm' has been raising the issue at a number of public hearings - calling for a ban. But Brewers Association Executive Director Dylan Firth says a blanket ban would be an overreach. He says, if there are specific problems, they can be imposed on the licenses

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4:05

Sharon Mazer: AUT theatre professor and Wrestling...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollier) has died at the age of 71. He was the face of the WWE in the 1980s, and stayed involved in the sport long after his retirement from professional wrestling. Sharon Mazer, author of ‘Professional Wrestling: Sport and Spectacle’, told Heather duPlessis-Allan, ‘He was the one in the bright light at the end of the night, and generally the victor.’ She also said that Hogan was known to stay behind after events to sign t shirts and pose for photos with

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3:17

Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister says New Zealand...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark wants New Zealand to recognise Palestine as a state. The United Nations calls the war a nightmare of historic proportions - as concerns are raised over aid being withheld. French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined his support for a two-state-solution, recognising Palestine. Helen Clark told Heather du Plessis-Allan New Zealand needs to do the same - and other countries should ramp up pressure on Israel. She says its urgent that aid can get through to Gaza

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2:57

Samantha Murton: Royal Colleges of GPs President on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced the first major changes to the GP clinic funding model in over 20 years. He says from this time next-year, the money will be better distributed based on the needs of the population. But Royal Colleges of GPs President Samantha Murton says clinics could lose money if the funding pool stays the same. She hopes funding will be level - and boosted for those with higher needs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

India and Britain are set to sign a free trade deal to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for the two countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the UK to sign the deal, and he's set to have further discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

America's healthcare sector is at a crossroads. The US spends almost 20 percent of GDP on healthcare - nearly double the OECD average - but there's pressure to cut down on wastage. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Climate Liberation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

Protestors who are not fans of being pepper-sprayed, handcuffed or locked up in a police cell were taught how to avoid these unsavoury events at a training event. The Protest Skills Night event, organised by Climate Liberation Aotearoa was held in Otago and aimed to show protesters how to demonstrate their points using "non-violent direct action techniques". The Country's Jamie Mackay had some strong opinions on this event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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