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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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5:33

Paul Fuge: Consumer NZ spokesperson on the planned...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/31

Power bills are set to go up from tomorrow, from as high as 5 to 10 percent. Electricity lines charges are set to go up, following an earlier Commerce Commission decision to allow for the charges to go up. Consumer NZ's Paul Fuge explained that these increases will vary across households, with some seeing higher increases and some seeing lower ones. "Because it is so convoluted and so complex and the maths is so hard, we have to run the service we've been running for 25 years now to try and help

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4:29

Jamie Mackay: The Country host recaps the 2026...

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2026/03/31

The Federated Farmers High Country Field Day recently took place at Glenaray station in the Waikaia Valley. Over 280 visitors visited various sites across the farm to discuss the issues impacting New Zealand's rural sector. The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action, and speculated about the lack of Labour MPs at the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026

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2026/03/31

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 31 March, 2026, New Zealand Herald senior reporter David Fisher says he's amazed it took so long to quash David Tamihere's double-murder convictions. We talk to Iran's ambassador to New Zealand about Donald Trump's threat to "obliterate" his country's energy sites. A public health physician has issues with a study linking vaping to lung and oral cancer. And on The Huddle, Trish Sherson and Phil Goff debate the Greens refusing to

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10:50

The Huddle: What does the David Tamihere case say...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/31

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David Tamihere's murder conviction got quashed by the Supreme Court today. What do we think this says about New Zealand's justice system? Should we be concerned? The Greens have recently declined a former sex worker’s candidacy, prompting speculation and debate. What do we make of this? Trump has been ramping up his threats

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2:18

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's...

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2026/03/31

So David Tamihere has finally got what he’s been fighting for for decades. The Supreme Court has quashed his convictions for murdering the two Swedish backpackers all those years ago. Now this doesn’t mean a retrial will necessarily happen. That’s up to the Crown, which must decide whether it wants to pursue the charges again. In a nutshell, this all comes down to the jailhouse snitch - Conchie Harris - who claimed Tamihere confessed the murders to him. Two years ago, the Court of Appeal ruled

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3:25

Tim McKinnel: private investigator on the rise in...

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2026/03/31

The Supreme Court today confirmed it would quash David Tamihere's double murder convictions after his trial was ruled 'unfair'. He was found guilty in 1990 of killing Swedish tourists Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen, but the verdict was since overturned. Private investigator Tim McKinnel says there's a 'clump of cases' from the mid-1980s to 2010 that are being evaluated through the system - and it points to a bigger problem. "I think there are some structural issues we have in the justice system,

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2:26

Robert Beaglehole: former WHO director raises...

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2026/03/31

There's concerns an on-the-fence smoker may not switch to vaping, after an Australian study suggested it causes cancer. The new research from New South Wales University finds nicotine-based vapes are likely to cause it in the lung and mouth. Former World Health Organisation director, Robert Beaglehole, labels that misleading - saying it's proven to be less harmful. He says the likes of apple and orange juice are linked to cancer, because of the other factors, not the juice itself. He says it grabs

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3:53

David Fisher: NZ Herald reporter on David Tamihere's...

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2026/03/31

The Supreme Court says it is up to the Crown if it wants a retrial of David Tamihere, whose murder convictions were quashed today. Tamihere was found guilty in 1990 of killing Swedish tourists Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen. The Supreme Court's now ruled his trial unfair. Herald Reporter David Fisher says the case has taken serious knocks over the years. "It sounds like, from Tamihere's point of view, that he has been gathering information, which would make his defence even stronger." LISTEN

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3:10

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the Government...

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2026/03/31

The Housing Minister says Cabinet's agreement to reduce Auckland's minimum housing capacity for a second time puts the issue to bed. The Government announced a revised density plan of 1.6 million homes just last month, and today reduced that to 1.4 million. Wayne Brown says he suspects as it's an election year, this is simply politics at play. Chris Bishop says this is about agreement between Government, Aucklanders and Council. "We achieved consensus as a Cabinet and as a Government, which is what

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5:08

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/03/31

The Supreme Court's quashed David Tamihere's double murder convictions, 37 years after two Swedish tourists disappeared. Open Justice reports Tamihere was found guilty in 1990 of killing Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen. He was released on parole in 2010, and granted the Royal Prerogative of Mercy in 2020, after a trial witness was found guilty of lying. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the implications of this Supreme Court verdict. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:19

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

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2026/03/31

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, the Australian Government has moved to decrease their fuel excise tax. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the halving of excise for three months - equivalent to a 26 cent reduction per litre of fuel. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this cut will benefit Australian households who are already being stretched thin - but it's sparked concerns about inflation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Whites...

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2026/03/31

The All Whites have delivered an appetiser of their capability as they prepare for football's World Cup in North America during June and July. A tepid 2-nil loss to Finland has been followed by a robust 4-1 rout of Chile at Auckland's Eden Park. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:04

Reza Nazar Ahari: Iranian ambassador to New Zealand...

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2026/03/31

Iran's ambassador to New Zealand has suggested regime change is not at all close in his country. The US President's threatening to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if a ceasefire deal isn't reached. Donald Trump also claims regime change has been achieved - because attacks have killed many of Iran's top leaders. Thousands more US troops are descending on the region, with reports ground operations are possible. Reza Nazar Ahari says the hierarchy in Iran remains. "The same system we have already

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2:56

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams: Afternoons duo talk...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/31

The shower's the perfect environment for your mind to get creative. The content creator dejiwastaken has built an entire platform on sharing the unusual thoughts you can have in the shower, and the Afternoons tema discussed their favourites. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on three being arrested...

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2026/03/30

Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack outside the Bank of America's headquarters in Paris. An initial suspect was detained at the scene after he placed an explosive device, and two more have since been arrested in connection with the attack. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says investigations are taking place, and authorities are warning people this could be linked to Iran. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fraser Whineray: KiwiSaver expert on the new changes...

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2026/03/30

KiwiSaver is undergoing some reforms, and former Mercury head Fraser Whineray is hoping to make it more competitive with Australia. The new changes are set to kick in this week, with the default contribution rate for both employees and employers rising from 3 percent to 3.5 percent. Whineray explained how these changes will benefit Kiwis in the long run. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:16

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

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2026/03/30

The Brent crude oil price is on track for a record surge as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Oil prices have been climbing all month as a result of the conflict and experts have raised concerns. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:12

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

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2026/03/30

The Government's looking at ways to keep hold of even more fuel than legally required. Fuel stocks have risen as of last Wednesday, with 27.9 days of petrol, 21.7 of diesel and 25.3 of jet fuel in the country. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's now exploring more options to guard against supply risks "We want to be prepared if the worst happens and they can't get enough fuel for New Zealand." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

Ledley King: former Tottenham Hotspur player on the...

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2026/03/30

A fixture between Tottenham and Auckland FC has offered former Spurs defender Ledley King the chance to finally come to New Zealand. The two sides will play a match at Eden Park on July 26. The former Tottenham captain turned club ambassador said this will be exciting news for Kiwi fans. "Judging by the reaction, judging by the fans that I've met just in my short time here - and I've heard about the Auckland FC fans, we're really hoping we can sell it out." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026

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2026/03/30

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 30 March, 2026, we ask a defence expert if a US ground invasion risks prolonging the war in Iran. We talk to an education official about what can be done with half our secondary students ignoring a ban on phones in schools. Tottenham Hotspur legend Ledley King tells us why he's excited about his club playing Auckland FC. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Josie Pagani debate the merits of street graffiti. Get the Heather du

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