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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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1:59

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's not...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

This debate about Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams' helicopter has just got really, really silly in the last day. There is now a push for Auckland Council to ban private choppers in residential areas altogether when they next review the unitary plan for Auckland city, and at least 2 councillors now back that.And one of the councillors backing it is the councillor whose ward covers the Mowbray property. Now I'm sorry, but helicopters are a legitimate form of travel for people who can afford them.They

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3:46

Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

Australian mining firm Santana Minerals has forecasted making $3.8 billion (NZD) in pre-tax profit off a proposed gold mine it hopes to open in Otago by 2027. The company believes it could get 1.25 million ounces of gold from the mine near Cromwell - and the profit is predicted to be significant if gold prices keep holding up. Santana Minerals CEO Damian Spring says this mine will come with dividends for New Zealand, in terms of royalties and jobs and services. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:00

Jo Robertson: therapist and parenting educator on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

There's been a noticeable increase in parents refusing to send their children to sleepovers in recent years. Many parents are worried about the potential harm that could come to their children under the watch of other families, with some refusing to let kids stay with close family members. Therapist and parenting educator Jo Robertson says parents don't have to ban them outright, but it's important to be cautious. "There's a trend of kids at camps now where there's no adults in the room, it's only

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3:12

Steve Cullen: defence lawyer on the group of Restore...

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2025/07/02

A defence lawyer says the outcome of the trial of Restore Passenger Rail protesters is 'strange'. The Post reports six people have been allowed to withdraw their guilty pleas, and the judge tossed their charges. It was over a series of Wellington protests that disrupted traffic. Steve Cullen says it might be a case of the judge responding to a moral undercurrent. "A certain proportion of the community felt that these people shouldn't have been convicted at all." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:37

Mahe Drysdale: Tauranga mayor on the Government...

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2025/07/02

Tauranga's mayor says the region wants certainty - as a deal with the Government inches closer. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's confirmed talks are progressing on 10-year Government partnerships for housing, developments, and assets. Auckland, Otago-Central Lakes district, and Western Bay of Plenty are the first areas. Tauranga's Mahe Drysdale says they want new tools to help with infrastructure. "So we can deliver the houses, we can deliver the infrastructure that's required to get those

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3:27

Stephen Hoadley: international relations expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

It's unclear if a 60-day Gaza ceasefire is as achievable as Donald Trump's suggesting. The US President is claiming Israel's agreed to the necessary conditions for a deal - and Qatar and Egypt will deliver it to Hamas. But internationals relations expert Stephen Hoadley says there's no word yet from Israeli or Hamas spokespeople. He says the fundamental clash remains - no matter what Trump says. "Hamas want Israel out of Gaza and Israel is not inclined to leave Gaza until Hamas is disarmed and all

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6:35

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

Labour leader Chris Hipkins raised a few eyebrows after he offered his theory about why ram-raids don't get as much media coverage anymore. In an earlier interview on ZB's Wellington Mornings, Chris Hipkins claimed NZME's 'Tory owners' decided not to put ram-raids on the front page anymore - in order to put the National Party in a better light. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says data shows ram-raids have dropped significantly over the last year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:51

Charles Feldman: US correspondent on Donald Trump's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

After hours of stalemate, Republicans in the US Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump's latest bill on tax and spending. The 'big, beautiful' bill passed with Vice-President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after over 24 hours of debate. US correspondent Charles Feldman says Elon Musk extensively criticised the bill, and he's recently threatened to support campaigns against Congress Republicans voting for it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:22

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on eight seeds being...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

More top 10 seeds are out of the first round in an Open era tennis major than ever before at this year's Wimbledon - eight have exited in total. Four of the top men and four of the favoured women have departed, including French Open champion Coco Gauff. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on whether juries...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/02

The Chief Victims Advisor says scrapping juries from sexual violence trials could result in more fact-based verdicts. Ruth Money believes it would be better for survivors - in part because judges must give reasoning for their verdict. The idea's received some pushback, with one legal expert arguing jury trials are a foundation of the justice system. Money says jurors enter a court with bias, and mightn't understand nuances of sexual assault. "I've had survivors say to me - look, I was slammed around

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4:13

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the heatwaves...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

People throughout Europe have been grappling with the first heatwaves of the Northern Hemisphere summer as increasing temperatures push thermometers into the red. Scientists have long warned that climate change comes with disastrous consequences for the environment, with Europe’s ever-hotter summer heatwaves being a direct result. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Spain and Portugal had 'record-breaking' hot days yesterday - and people are concerned. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:38

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock shortages...

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2025/07/01

Meat plants across the nation are struggling tomatch low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels. New Zealand's national sheep flock and dairy herd have continued to decline in recent years, impacting the flow of livestock into meat works. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 1 July 2025, the Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft, and new spot fines for shoplifters. Health professor Boyd Swinburn makes the case for why we should be funding weightloss drug Wegovy for those struggling with obesity. Some Youth MPs are complaining their speeches were censored - one of them joins Heather to explain what he wanted to say before it was vetoed. Plus, the Huddle debates why National is not

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9:28

The Huddle: Do we think the new anti-shoplifting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour minister Stuart Nash and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has introduced some new measures to crack down on shoplifting - do we see these working? Do we see the Government helping to fund Wegovy? The obesity crisis impacts a significant amount of Kiwis - but what about the costs? National have been talking about removing Treaty of Waitangi references and removing

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4:16

Claire Olsen: Kiwi nurse saves $60,000 having robotic...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

A nurse who needed a double hip replacement faced a lengthy wait or an $80,000 bill for the operation, and she eventually went overseas to find a solution. She had robotic surgery in India - which set her back $20,000. Claire Olsen says it was 'world-class' and pointed out that New Zealand's own healthcare system was 'third-world' by comparison. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:16

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail unveils new details...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

More details about infrastructure in Wellington and Picton in Government plans for new Cook Strait ferries. CentrePort, Port Marlborough, and KiwiRail have agreed a plan to re-use and strengthen the Wellington wharf servicing Interislander's Aratere - and to re-use terminals both sides of the Strait. Minister for Rail Winston Peters says the Government won't consider privatisation - and he's just looking to make sure Kiwis stay informed. "We're not about to make the same mistake a second time."

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3:45

Nate Wilbourne: Youth MP addresses claims that the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

There's growing claims of Youth Parliament censorship. Some young people say they've been told their speeches can't be critical of the Government. But organisers say although changes are sometimes suggested - Youth MPs make the final call on speech content. Nate Wilbourne is part of the Youth Parliament and says it feels like a mandate. He says he was sent an edited version of his speech that cut most of it, but he's sticking with the original. "I'm here to give my voice on what I care about and

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3:17

Steven Trewick: Massey University evolutionary...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

An invasive spider with a nasty bite is spreading its population across New Zealand - prompting warnings from experts. The noble false widow spider has been spotted in Christchurch, Nelson, Northland and Waikato. Massey University evolutionary ecology professor, Steven Trewick, says their bite is unlikely to kill you - but it's harmful if left untreated. "Like most spiders, they're not going to bite you because they're not interested in you...but they do have some toxins that are similar to the

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2:46

Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University professor on...

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2025/07/01

There's expectations weight-loss drug Wegovy will eventually be funded publicly, according to experts. It's become available from pharmacies under prescription - from today. It's not funded by Pharmac, and costs about $500 dollars per month. Auckland University population nutrition professor, Boyd Swinburn, says that is unaffordable for the public purse. "When the first generation of these drugs come off patent, their price will drop enormously and that will give Pharmac a chance to really negotiate

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3:11

Sunny Kaushal: Ministerial Retail Crime Advisory...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/01

There's another tool in the police toolbox for cracking down on crime. A retail crime prevention advocate says he's happy with proposed law sentencing changes. The Government's confirmed new proposals to increase penalties for shoplifting - including infringement fees, a new 'aggravated theft' offence, and prison sentences. Ministerial Retail Crime Advisory Group lead Sunny Kaushal says we need to create deterrents - and he wants it to be easier for police to prosecute shoplifters. LISTEN ABOVESee

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