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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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2:45

Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

There's immense pressure for young New Zealanders trying to find work as opportunities decline. Stats NZ data shows 16 percent of Kiwis aged 15-24 are unemployed. NZ Careers Expo director Mark Gillard says the market conditions show it's a tough market for young workers. "It's not anybody's fault, the onus is certainly there on employers, on industry organisations to engage with young people. There's been a propensity to step back and let the internet do all the talking, but we know face-to-face

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2:49

Paul Gallen: former Australian NRL star ahead of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

Paul Gallen is speaking out after things got heated between him and Sonny Bill Williams ahead of their high-profile match in Sydney. The pre-fight press conference initially saw both fighters seemingly ready to skip the verbal jabs in exchange for the in-ring shots on Wednesday. However, the latter stages saw Gallen accuse Williams of drug use - and for charging large sums for his community work. Gallen says he can't see himself breaking bread with Sonny Bill after the fight, but 'that's life'

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3:48

Penny Simmonds: Vocational Education Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

The Government's assuring industry groups they'll still have influence as polytechnics change. Next year, 10 polytechs will return to regional governance - but four remain under Te Pūkenga's umbrella. More decisions will be made mid-next year. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says these 10 institutions are following a planned pathway designed to boost long-term viability. "This is work that should have happened 5-6 years ago, it's happened now - and they are getting rid of the wasteful

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2:57

Steph Jewell: Ngātīmoti resident on the slash and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

Huge landslides in Tasman have caused widespread destruction in the past week's damaging storms. The area's State of Emergency continues - but recovery efforts are in full swing after flooding, slips and power outages. More than 800 properties are being assessed for damage in Tasman and Nelson. The town of Ngātīmoti was badly hit. Local Steph Jewell says logjams that meant homes flooded - are being cleared. "Further up the little stream that I live up - it's all happening. As soon as I wake, it's

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6:57

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

Moves have been made to restore regional governance to 10 polytechnics. The Government is undoing Labour's merger of institutes under the Te Pūkenga umbrella. The 10 selected are deemed to be on a path to financial viability - and will stand alone from next year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says these changes will hopefully help the regions boost employment in the sectors calling out for workers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

Anthony Albanese will use high-profile meetings with top business leaders in Shanghai to boost the Chinese-Australian trade relationship. The Prime Minister is also expected to back industry efforts to decarbonise China's huge steel sector. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Albanese will also meet with Xi Jinping tomorrow - to further discuss trade. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:01

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's hinting some more experienced squad members yet to get a run against France could get their opportunity in Saturday's third test in Hamilton. An unassailable 2-nil series lead affords the hosts the chance to mix up their selections for the final match. Robertson says they'll be balancing opportunity with continuity in picking their 23. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:36

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on NCEA literacy...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/14

New data shows there's been a noticeable surge in high school students passing NCEA numeracy and literacy assessments. Latest results show 57 percent achieved the maths standard across all year levels in May this year, up from 45 percent in the same month last year. 61 percent met the reading standard for all year levels - up from 58 percent. Education Minister Erica Stanford says she's 'proud' to see that achievement rates have gone up. "We've turned the corner, we have a relentless focus on

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100:26

Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th July 2025, the mayoral campaign for Wellington councillor Ray Chung appears to be in tatters after a sex gossip email he sent about Tory Whanau was made public. Chung told Ryan Bridge he stands by the email, and makes a jaw-dropping admission. Deborah Hart, the chair of the Holocaust Centre, is warning that antisemitism has moved from the fringes to the mainstream in New Zealand, and we need a strategy to fight it. Why is the

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3:37

Deborah Hart: Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/11

Jewish leaders are calling for New Zealand to follow in Australia's footsteps and formulate an antisemitism strategy. The Australian special envoy's plan includes harsher hate speech laws and stripping funding where possible from broadcasters, universities and arts institutions. It follows a string of antisemitic attacks in Australia in the past few months. Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair Deborah Hart told Ryan Bridge Jewish people in New Zealand are feeling scared. She says people are

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2:48

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Wellington is in for a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/11

The Wellington Mayoral race was supposed to be winding down into boring town. Tory went wild, had a tipsy whirlwind on Courtenay Place. A bit of booze, a bit of dine and dashing. It was salacious, it was scandalous. As stories of late-night escapades and unpaid bills and missed council meetings flooded the newspapers, the streets flooded, literally. Every time a scandal burst onto the front page of The Post, so did a pipe. It was as if Wellington’s infrastructure were protesting the incompetence at

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6:50

Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor on sending his...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/11

Embattled Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung is refusing to pull out of the race, despite being ditched by a major financial backer. It comes after the Herald revealed Chung sent emails detailing an unsavoury sexual rumour about Mayor Tory Whanau – rumours she's categorically denied. The scandal has led to high-profile Wellington philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik withdrawing his support for Chung’s campaign. Despite this, Chung told Ryan Bridge empathically he's not backing out of the race,

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2:44

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host ahead of the 2nd All...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/11

Last week saw the All Blacks defeat France by a narrow four points. Despite facing a greener Les Bleus side, the All Blacks struggled a bit in getting that victory over the line. Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine told Ryan Bridge that last week’s result could influence France in one of two ways. He says their close score could either be motivational, or they could think that Dunedin was their best shot at defeating the boys in black. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University Students...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/11

The Victoria University of Wellington Students Association is turning heads with its new campaign. “No work. Sh*t pay. Why stay?” is the slogan for their “Where’s the Work?” campaign. The group is aiming to draw attention to the record number of students ditching the country for prospects overseas. Engagement Vice President Aidan Donoghue told Ryan Bridge they’ve seen within the public sector to lower the roles offered, and they want to encourage the private sector to pick up the slack instead. He

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2:04

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Nukes have prevented 80...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

It's been 40 years since the French sunk the Rainbow Warrior. They wanted to stop the protests against nuclear testing at Mururoa. The terrorist attack by an allied country on on our soil was outrageous. Two years after the event, we cemented our nuclear free stance.We're officially against nuclear weapons. Testing is bad for the environment, no doubt. But let me ask you a question. Since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have we had another world war? The answer is no. We've had decades of cold war between

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4:18

Enda Brady: 40,000 illegal asylum seekers could...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Illegal immigrants from France are still arriving in the UK. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a deal that addresses this. Junior Doctors are also going on strike despite pay-rises from union-negotiations. UK correspondent Enda Brady says they're lacking public sympathy as everyone's already struggling financially. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:15

Sam Dickie: Tesla is losing the EV battle with China

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie explains how Tesla shares have dropped significantly. He says the company is suffering from Elon Musk's alignment to Trump, and from Chinese brands making better products. He says they need a CEO who's focused on the company, and not distracted with other ventures. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Duncan Greive: magazines are a tough business to be in

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

The Listener, Woman’s Weekly and Woman’s Day are up for sale as owners Are Media go on the market. The sale raises the inevitable question of the future direction of the magazines under any new ownership – and whether they will remain under one umbrella. Founder and Managing Editor for The Spinoff Duncan Greive says magazines are just a tough market to be in, everywhere in the world. He says despite loyal readership, the numbers aren't as high as they once were. LISTEN ABOVESee

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8:31

The Huddle: Are nuclear weapons what we need for peace?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Tonight on The Huddle, Journalist Clare De Lore and Economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. Ryan has been wondering.. for all of our opposition against nuclear and nuclear weapons; are they actually what is keeping the world from erupting into even more serious conflicts right now? The owner of Woman's Weekly and Listener is looking for a buyer for the mags. Are magazines dead? Gold mine

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5:27

Scott Robertson: ABs can make it 2/2 against the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Caleb Clarke as a power wing could be the tool that puts the ABs over France again, despite an underwhelming season. Head Coach Scott Robertson says he believes in the eye-test of what he sees, rather than what the stats say. He says it's about trusting players to step up, and for great players to stay consistent. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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