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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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6:58

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/26

The jury in the trial of triple-murder accused Erin Patterson is edging towards beginning deliberations in Australia's Victoria. The 50-year-old also faces a charge of attempted murder over a toxic beef Wellington lunch she served to her estranged husband's family in 2023. She maintains her innocence - claiming it was a terrible accident. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Justice Christopher Beale has left clear instructions for the jury - and told them to resist bias, prejudice and

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4:25

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on...

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2025/06/26

Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union chief executive Corey Kennett says he is drawing a line in the sand by canning all rugby matches this weekend after a referee was so seriously abused he had to be escorted to his car over safety fears. Last month, the union said in response to escalating abuse towards match officials - highlighted by a person threatening to stab a referee - that they would cancel all senior club games if behaviour didn’t improve. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further

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3:19

Dr Ana Svensson: Novo Nordisk Oceania Senior Medical...

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2025/06/26

The count-down's on for New Zealand chemist sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy. A pharmacist has told our newsroom the hunger-suppressing drug will be available on prescription from next Tuesday Novo Nordisk Oceania Senior Medical Director Dr Ana Svensson says the cost of the drug is expected to be around $500, as it's not funded by Pharmac. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:13

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK purchasing...

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2025/06/25

The UK Government is set to purchase 12 new fighter jets which can be equipped with nuclear bombs - with plans to join NATO's airborne nuclear mission. Downing Street has labelled the move "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation." UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these jets can also drop conventional weapons. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2025/06/25

New reports indicate the global housing market has entered a significant downturn. Existing home sales have neared recessionary levels and new home sales are expected to fall. Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:39

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/06/25

New reports reveal the Government did get lobbied by the Banking Association over a proposed law change to prevent costly class action lawsuits. Minister Scott Simpson claimed this wasn't the case earlier - and claimed the banks hadn't called for it. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:36

The Huddle: Do we need to means-test NZ Super?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Nick Leggett of Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's renewed debate to introduce means-testing for NZ Super. Is this a discussion we need to have? Donald Trump used the f-bomb when criticising Iran and Israel in front of reporters. How do we feel about the President using profanities? Can we say that Trump has succeeded by getting NATO countries to commit to

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3:48

Mark Aue: Chorus NZ CEO on making the infrastructure...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

Broadband company Chorus is celebrating an endorsement from the Infrastructure Commission for its planed extension. Chorus seeks to extend its ultrafast broadband network to another 160,000 homes and businesses at a cost of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. Chorus CEO Mark Aue says now is the time to boost New Zealand's rural communities. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2025

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2025/06/25

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 June 2025, New Zealand is not getting bang for buck when we spend on infrastructure, but is the Infrastructure Commission really telling us anything new? Israel's ambassador Alon Roth speaks to Heather to discuss the shaky ceasefire with Iran. Auckland's skyline is about to radically change after the Government decided it will force the council to allow 15-storey apartment buildings near central auckland train stations

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1:56

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

Have you caught up on the drama between the academics and David Seymour? Can I just respectfully suggest that the academics need to harden up? They are upset because David Seymour has published a 'Victim of the Day' on social media, and he seems to be doing it reasonably regularly. It's featuring academics who are upset about the Regulatory Standards Bill - and then it's mocking them for that. Now, they're not happy.They're accusing him of breaching the Cabinet Manual. They say that his posts are

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2:29

Leon Grice: businessman linked to Auckland City FC on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

There's hope among Kiwi football fans after Auckland City FC bounces back from some disappointing matches. After conceding a whopping 16 goals in their first two matches, the Oceania representative managed to draw 1-1 with South America's Boca Juniors in Nashville. Leon Grice, a businessman linked to Auckland City FC, says this feels like a step forward. "They play all over the world, they have the ability to rise and play." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:27

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner weighs in on...

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2025/06/25

Discussions are circling on whether now's the time to means-test Superannuation. 2023 Census data shows 33,000 over-65s earned $100,00-to-$200,000 dollars - and more than 9,000 topped that figure. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says if there is a strong economic argument Super isn't affordable, means-testing could be worth it. "If you're earning more than, say, $180,000 a year and you're claiming the super, then the cost to the taxpayer might be questioned." LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:32

Alon Roth-Snir: New Zealand's Israeli ambassador on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

Iran and Israel have had their first quiet night in almost two weeks, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold. President Donald Trump is slamming a leaked intelligence assessment suggesting this week's US strikes have left Iran's nuclear programmes largely intact. He's posted calling it one of the most successful military strikes in history. New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth-Snir says it has at least removed the imminent nuclear threat. "We are very, very thankful for what President Trump

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4:33

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission CEO on the...

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2025/06/25

There's growing calls for New Zealand to get realistic about our infrastructure. The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan today for future builds and upgrades to roads, hospitals and public buildings. It highlights how we're not getting value, despite spending a lot. Commission CEO, Geoff Cooper, says a large issue is our lack of spending on maintaining existing infrastructure. He explained we are running our assets into the ground, so repairs cost more - leaving less money for

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4:54

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

Can New Zealand plug its infrastructure gap by adopting spatial planning systems - or funding investment through user-pricing? They're among ideas mooted in a 30-year infrastructure investment draft, proposed by the Infrastructure Commission. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:22

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the intelligence...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

Reports claim US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities did not destroy the Iranian nuclear programme - and likely only set it back. Details of the initial damage assessment from the Pentagon's Defence Intelligence Agency were recently leaked and the White House has been quick to fire back against it. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump's conduct has been 'surprising' for a world leader. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:10

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Auckland City...

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2025/06/25

The Oceania Football Confederation is proud of Auckland City's campaign at the FIFA Club World Cup. City bounced backed from two humbling losses by a combined 16 goals to draw 1-all with Argentinian giants Boca Juniors in Nashville. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Richard Hills: Auckland councillor on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/25

An Auckland councillor says the Government requiring larger apartments in the neighbourhood of new CRL train stations is in line with other council requests. The Government's announced Resource Management Bill amendments to allow apartments 10 and 15 storeys high around some central city terminals. Councillor Richard Hills says it ties into requests to remove medium-density residential housing rules. "We've also asked if we can downzone or restrict some areas in flooding and hazard zones - this

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4:16

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the planned memorial...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/24

The new design for the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled - set to be built in St James's Park in central London. Lord Norman Foster's design team has been announced as the winner in the competition for a memorial to honour Britain's longest-reigning monarch. UK correspondent Enda Brady says a separate statue for the late King Philip will also be built. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:21

The Huddle: Should the Government bring in rate caps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/24

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Christchurch school kids are advocating to change the name of Rolleston Ave because of William Rolleston's involvement in leading the deadly invasion of Parihaka in Taranaki. Is there a case for a name change or should we refrain from erasing history? GPs will soon be able to diagnose ADHD - do we approve of this

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