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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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2:35

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Consider...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

Geez, that old LNG terminal idea didn’t last long, did it? Seven weeks - that’s it. From the moment it was announced on February 9 to the first knife stuck in it today, seven weeks to the day. Now, before you come at me arguing that the LNG terminal hasn’t been killed - yes, it has. It is dead. The Herald report this morning that multiple ministers are privately admitting they may have to kill the project did not happen by accident. This is Politics 101 when you’re winding something down. You start

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9:52

The Huddle: Is the LNG terminal dead?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's debate around the rules surrounding street art after prolific graffiti artist Karl Truell was charged in Auckland. Is there a place for this? Donald Trump has revealed he's weighing up seizing the key Iranian island of Kharg - which holds the country's major oil terminal. What do we make of this? Is the LNG terminal dead

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5:09

Jesse Jensen: Auckland street artist on the debate...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

Street artists are calling for clearer rules around their craft, after one prominent artist was charged. Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul has voiced support for prolific graffiti artist Karl Truell - aka 'Pork' - after he was fined in Auckland. Auckland street artist Jesse Jensen says there's no spaces for people to paint legally - and changes need to be made. "There just isn't an outlet, it's like how skating used to be - now you've got skate parks. Well, where's the art parks?" LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:35

Dr Harry Hobbs: University of New South Wales...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

A sovereign citizens expert believes the death of Aussie fugitive Dezi Freeman will be seen as evidence of corruption. The 56-year-old's believed to have been killed by police this morning. The self-proclaimed sovereign citizen - a person who doesn't recognise the state - was wanted for allegedly murdering two officers in Victoria's Porepunkah last August. University of New South Wales' associate professor Harry Hobbs says these initial killings sparked conspiracy theories from other movement

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4:54

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/03/30

The Government wants to keep more fuel in New Zealand as the Middle East conflict threatens supply chains. Fuel stock levels have risen as of last Wednesday, with over 50 days worth of petrol, diesel and jet fuel remaining or en route. The Government's exploring ways to increase fuel stocks above minimum obligations to guard against supply disruptions. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:06

Gil Barndollar: Defence Priorities Senior Fellow...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

A defence expert says a US ground invasion into Iran would be high risk and may not achieve its stated goals. Donald Trump has told the Financial Times he's considering seizing Iran's major oil terminal on Kharg Island. Defence Priorities Senior Fellow Gil Barndollar says the island's deep in the Strait of Hormuz and difficult to get to. He says Trump probably wants it for leverage. "You take the port, and 97 percent of their oil goes out through, as well as whatever amount of oil is there right

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5:33

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on cop...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

Victoria's Police Commissioner is calling the hunt for Dezi Freeman the biggest in Australian history, crediting New Zealand for its assistance. Local media's reporting the 56-year-old's been shot by police after more than seven months on the run. Freeman killed two police officers executing a warrant at his rural Porepunkah property last August. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says he'd been on the run for over seven months, and investigations into the case are set to take place. LISTEN

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3:42

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on the Warriors being...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris admits some honest reflection is required after a mauling at Mt Smart Stadium in league's NRL. After three straight wins to start the season, they're contemplating their first defeat after an upset 32-14 loss to the Tigers. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith unpacked the loss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:58

Ruth Shinoda: ERO Chief Review Officer on the reports...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/30

A push for tougher consequences, as concerns grow over compliance with the Government’s school cellphone ban. The Ministry of Education says only about half of secondary students are following the rules. The Education Review Office is calling for phones to be confiscated more often, and for parents to contact students through school offices instead. Chief Review Officer, Ruth Shinoda, says the ban is working far better in primary schools. "It's because most primary schools just take the phone off

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100:30

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/27

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 27 March, 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis' "keep calm" message as she sets out what it'll take to start fuel rationing. New Zealand First's plan to put millions of dollars into a Christchurch Cathedral rebuild. Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins on why the film's still a big drawcard for tourists. And on The Sports Huddle, D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jim Kayes debate the IOC's u-turn on transgender women. Get the Heather du

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5:32

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO is 'pleased' with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/27

The Warehouse Group has reported a first half net profit after tax of nearly $16 million. CEO Mark Stirton told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is 'pleased' with the result But, like most of the world, concerns over Iran and fuel costs plague future outlooks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:38

Bruce Hopkins: Lord of the Rings actor on the series'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/27

It has been 25 years since the release of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring. Actor Bruce Hopkins, who played Gamling in the series, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the ongoing popularity and tourism pull in New Zealand. Hopkins said the support for the franchise is 'astounding'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:11

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Olympics...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/27

Now look it may not altogether surprise you today to hear that the International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women from competing in female events because this was so obviously going to happen once Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the IOC. She was clearly going to do it, given that she campaigned on doing exactly this. But, you may be surprised to realise what an enormous U-turn this actually is. I had to go back and have a look to actually believe it. Five years ago, the IOC

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4:19

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Iran peace deal,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/27

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat the latest news out of the USA. As the war with Iran continues questions over the likelihood of a peace deal remain, meanwhile, in California gas prices are quickly coming up to $6, $10 NZD, per gallon. And, controversy over Southwest Airline's 'fat tax' booms online. "They are singling out people that are overweight and they are forcing them to buy another seat," Mitchinson said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:23

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says Phase 3 or 4 in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/27

Today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones announced the four-stage fuel plan in response to fuel supply concerns stemming from the war in Iran. Phase one of the plan focuses is on monitoring global developments, phase two would involve active co-ordination between the Government and industry, including supporting efforts to reduce demand, phase three and four, at this stage, would include prioritising fuel for emergencies, freight and food supply chains, and key

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5:07

Leela Ashford: Spark Chief Brand Officer on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/27

In three days Spark is set to switch off their 3G network for good. Spark Chief Brand and Corporate Affairs Officer, Leela Ashford, told Heather du Plessis-Allan only about 0.2% of Spark's total data traffic still uses 3G. "There's still people on there, and that's why we are encouraging them, to move off to use this weekend, get into a store and get onto a 4G capable device," Ashford said. LISTEN HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

Sir Keir Starmer is in Finland for a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force alliance. The focus of the talks will be Russian aggression in Ukraine, but Starmer says that there's 'a war on two fronts'. UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the defence solutions being discussed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

The private credit sector has given investors cause for concern. Questions have been raised about the sector's future amid a flood of redemption requests among some high-profile private credit funds. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the High...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

This year’s Federated Farmers High Country Field Day is set to take place on 27 March at Glenaray Station. The event will give Ministers, MPs, officials and sector leaders insight into the work carried out by high-country farmers. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

The Huddle: Do we think the Tom Phillips Netflix doco...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The police have recently revealed the the Tom Phillips documentary will be a Netflix project. Are we surprised they allowed this to happen? Do we think this is a good idea? Are we worried about privacy? Labour has indicated they won't rule out the Government's proposed surcharge ban after ACT confirmed they wouldn't back

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