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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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9:44

The Huddle: Should shopkeepers have the power to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's concerns broadening citizen's arrest powers could endanger young people - both thieves and retail workers. Do we need to find a better solution? The second part of the Covid-19 inquiry is under way - do we think Jacinda Ardern will return to answer questions? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Full Show Podcast: 07 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 7 July 2025, the jury has found mushroom cook Erin Patterson guilty on all charges - three cases of murder, and one case of attempted murder. 1 News correspondent Aziz Al Sa'afin tells Ryan Bridge there were several pieces of slam dunk evidence. Should former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern give evidence before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid response? Its chair says she can't be compelled while overseas. Auckland Council is

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2:27

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Jacinda needs to face...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

Should Jacinda Ardern return to the country and face the Covid inquiry music?The answer, I think, must be yes. I confirmed this morning on my Herald NOW show that the Royal Commission has reached out to Jacinda and asked her to attend in August. The KC running the show would not answer whether she'd replied or whether she'd lawyered up, but he did say that the only way to get out of attending is if you're not the in the country because they don't have jurisdiction. So the question is: as a former

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8:33

Simeon Brown: Health Minister reveals the make-up of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

Health Minister Simeon Brown has revealed the make-up of the new Health Zealand Board - who will take over in a fortnight. They, along with a Crown Observer, will replace the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners appointed last year. Experienced clinical director Doctor Andrew Connolly, and current Deputy Commissioner Roger Jarrold are among those appointed. Brown says Commissioner Lester Levy will stay on as Chair for a year. "This is about making sure we have continuity of leadership at Health New

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4:35

Dr Claire Achmad: Chief Children's Commissioner on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

There's fears broadening citizen's arrest powers could endanger young people. The Government has proposed allowing the arrests at all times of day - and wants to clarify when reasonable force can be applied. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said it could allow children to be restrained until police arrive. Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says citizen's arrests won't prevent stealing and could lead to violence. "A number of agencies that have given advice to the Government on this -

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4:23

Tom Mansell: Auckland Council Head of Sustainable...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

There's slim options for Takapuna Golf Course, which looks likely to halve in size under an Auckland Council plan to turn it into a flooding wetland. The Council's final proposal converts the course into a flood-protection area. Public consultation is planned for later this year, including how to use the dry half. Auckland Council Head of Sustainable Partnership, Tom Mansell, says they don't want golf in the wetland section. "In the remaining area, if they can fit an 18-hole in and that's what the

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3:14

Sir Ian Taylor: Kiwi entrepreneur on the start of the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

The second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry has begun, with many voices from business, tourism, and events venting frustration over the response. The Royal Commission of Inquiry will run until Thursday - and many are wondering if former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be called up to weigh in. Sir Ian Taylor says it would be 'wonderful' if Ardern found a way to give some answers. "It would perhaps reinforce the concept that everything she did was to be kind, to be part of the team of five million -

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5:14

Aziz Al Sa'afin: 1News Australia correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

Australia's Erin Patterson is facing life in prison after being found guilty this afternoon of triple-murder. The 50-year-old appeared emotionless as a jury delivered its verdict to the Supreme Court, ending seven days' deliberations. It agreed Patterson deliberately fed members of her estranged husband's family a beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms, killing three and attempting to kill a fourth. 1News Australia correspondent Aziz Al Sa'afin says media from around the world have been

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5:01

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Oriini...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

Former broadcaster and journalist Oriini Kaipara is putting her name forward to be Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate after Takutai Tarsh Kemp died, triggering a by-election. Kaipara has an extensive broadcasting background and has worked for Mai FM, TVNZ, Māori TV and Newshub - where she presented the Saturday morning politics-heavy show The Nation. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says nominations close this afternoon, with more to be revealed in the coming days. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:04

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Erin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

Australian Erin Patterson can now be called a triple-murderer after a nine-week trial ended in a guilty verdict. A jury has unanimously agreed the 50-year-old deliberately laced a beef wellington with death cap mushrooms, killing three members of her estranged husband's family. She's also been found guilty of attempting to murder a fourth person, after a jury deliberated more than six days. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says each charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. LISTEN

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2:19

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's pinpointing the main area he wants the team to set their hearts on this week. After opening their test season with a scrappy four-point win over France - the All Blacks are keen for a step up in Saturday's second match in Wellington. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/07

Wellington Hospital is trialling cutting maternity and gynaecology beds to ease ED pressure. Staff have been told maternity overflow space will be re-purposed as 12 more Emergency Department places. NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive Alison Eddy says staff in Wellington have reported the current maternity facility is over 100 percent occupancy. "There might be spare beds today, but on a regular basis they're over capacity. And I think the other really important thing to bear in mind is that

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99:56

Full Show Podcast: 04 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 4 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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2:38

Nick Khoey: Auckland Camera Centre Manager on Gen-Z's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

Digital cameras are seeing an explosion in sales following the latest Gen-Z trends. These cameras have widely been considered dated since the arrival of smartphones. However, the younger generations seem to have made the switch back. Auckland Camera Centre Manager Nick Khoey told Heather du-Plessis Alan that the rise in demand for these cameras has been outstanding. ‘We’ve been selling them new, used... we just can’t keep them in stock’ LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:34

Jules Radich: Dunedin Mayor on potential loss of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

Festivities are kicking off in Dunedin - a day before it hosts its only All Blacks game this year. The first international match of 2025 against France has sold out at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night. But the opening of Christchurch's new stadium in April could mean Dunedin will host even fewer matches. Mayor Jules Radich told Heather du Plessis-Allan he isn't worried. He says the rugby union will continue to share games around the country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:00

Jason Walls: Political editor says Labour MP's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

The Police Minister says a Labour MP's claim is a deliberate attempt to undermine hard-working officers. Labour's Deborah Russell told Newstalk ZB Police were being told not to attend domestic violence crimes. Political Editor Jason Walls told Heather du Plessis-Allan that data shows police are attending 7.7 percent more family violence callouts, since changing the triage system. He says Mitchell called Russell's claim complete nonsense. She clarified she meant to say family violence is one of the

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2:32

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are IRD...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

Right, tell me what you think of this. There seems to be a bit of an effort underway at the moment to portray IRD as bad guys because they're chasing Kiwis overseas who owe money on their student loans. Now, tell me if you think that we should let either of these two off the hook on the money that they owe. The first is a pilot who moved to Australia 10 years ago. He now owes IRD $170,000. That is his original loan, plus basically mostly interest. He says he moved there for a pilot job in 2014, did

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4:45

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Chair blames...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

The team purchasing the newly public-owned Cook Strait ferries says the process can't be compared to private contractors. Kiwirail's new ferries aren't expected to be in service until Christmas 2029. Ferry Holdings Chair, Chris Mackenzie, says part of the issue is the Government is buying new ferries - not second-hand. He also told Heather du Plessis-Allan they fulfil different needs, with the Government providing a year-round service, which the private sector can't afford. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:10

David Seymour: ACT leader says unit for verifying the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

Act's David Seymour says a unit for verifying the costs of pre-election political policy promises - would add more bureaucracy. Act and New Zealand First torpedoed a proposal by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to publicly fund such a service. National declined Labour’s offer of support. Seymour claims his Party managed to release a fully costed alternative Budget without it. He says he doesn't like the idea that people need bureaucracy to tell them what is good or accurate.See omnystudio.com/listener

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4:38

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent says some Kiwis...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/04

A Realestate.co.nz survey found that 24% of respondents bought a property without initially intending to purchase, with 8% buying spontaneously in the past year. Agent Rawdon Christie told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's hard to believe people are really buying on a whim. He says there's a mountain of paper work and regulations to get through before signing on the dotted line. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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