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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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2:43

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC's win over...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/19

It's been another successful weekend for Auckland FC - and all hopes are on the Kiwi side ahead of the A-League Grand Final. The Black Knights are returning home with no injury concerns from the 1-nil away win over Melbourne Victory in the first leg of the semi-final. Sportstalk host Jason pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

Jonathan Kearsly: US correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/19

Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis has come after earlier intense public scrutiny of his health fitness for the presidency. The former US President has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, with possible treatment available, although it's not curable and has spread to his bones. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsly says it comes at an interesting time - when his legacy is being questioned. "Hard questions, obviously, over his health, his mental acuity while he was in office - and now, two days

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99:52

Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 16 May 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather why she's begrudgingly signed off on an almost 600 million dollar subsidy for film productions. Woolworths boss Pieter de Wet has hit back at the Government, saying its the cost of GST that's making New Zealand's groceries more expensive than in Australia. Auckland FC Coach Steve Corica speaks to Heather ahead of tomorrow's playoffs game against Melbourne. Plus, the Sports

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4:48

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the delayed prison...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The chief suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, who is currently serving a sentence for a rape conviction, is set to be released from prison in Germany later than originally scheduled. Christian Brückner, 48, was convicted of raping a 72-year-old American tourist in Portugal in 2005 and had been scheduled for release in September, but this could now bepushed back to early next year. He has never been charged in the McCann case and denies any involvement in her disappearance in 2007. UK

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6:11

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The trade war between the United States and China has settled down for 90 days. President Donald Trump’s agreed to reduce tariffs by 115 percent. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the developments, Japan’s conditions on singing a trade deal with the US and China’s exports growing sharply - just not in the US. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:50

Heather du Plessis-Allan: In defence of instant coffee

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

I just want to be clear, I don't want to start a disagreement between shows here on Newstalk ZB, but I did listen to Mike Hosking this morning talking some smack, and listening to it, I felt, no, I'm gonna have to say something about this just to restore a bit of balance to this debate. In defence of instant coffee, the stuff is great. I love it. I drink it nearly every day, little flat white in the morning, little old school instant in the afternoon. I am, I would like to point out, squarely in the

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3:24

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayoral candidate calls on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

Wellington’s potential next Mayor is making headlines for dishing out suggestions to the current mayor. Andrew Little called on Tory Whanau to not sign any more contracts in the Golden Mile redevelopment – calling it unethical to do so before a new Mayor is elected in October. In a statement to Newstalk ZB, Whanau said candidates “do not have the mandate to demand that our Council cease progress on any democratically agreed-upon projects” Wellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little talks to

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10:13

Sports Huddle: Jim Kayes & Abby Wilson

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and Sports Journalist Jim Kayes join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Auckland FC are facing a huge challenge this weekend as they take on the Melbourne Victory. The Sports Huddle discusses if the team’s prepared for the match. America’s Cup fans will have heard the discourse about Team New Zealandsailing in Italy helmed by an Australian. Does it make it less of a Kiwi team? First XV Rugby is set to be televised again. The Sports Huddle debate the

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3:33

Steve Corcia: Auckland FC Head Coach on the must-win...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

Auckland FC have 180 minutes to secure their place in the grand final, when they take on the Melbourne Victory tomorrow. Melbourne Victory are regarded as one of the league’s most dominant clubs, boasting four championships and three premierships. Auckland FC Head Coach Steve Corcia talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan ahead of the momentous game. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:37

Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association .. on 28% port...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

New reports show cruise ships are giving New Zealand a miss. Next season will see a 28 percent decrease in port visits nationwide. Cruise Association CEO Jackie Lloyd says cruise ship companies have a negative perception of New Zealand. “They think New Zealand’s unwelcoming, that we’re not wanting crews, and they’re reflecting that in their deployment decisions for the next couple of years,” she said. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:43

David Seymour: Regulatory standards bill author on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The Waitangi Tribunal is urging the Government to “immediately halt” the Act Party-promoted Regulatory Standards Bill set to be introduced to Parliament on Monday. In a report, released today, the tribunal condemned the Government not consulting with Māori when developing the legislation, thus violating its Treaty obligation. Author of the bill David Seymour talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on film subsidy,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The finance minister’s making more commitments ahead of next week’s budget. In her pre-budget announcement, the finance minister said $577 million will be injected into film and television projects over the next four years. Willis said the approach is necessary to compete with our neighbours across the ditch and further abroad. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

Jason Walls: Political Editor on Nicola Willis'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The ACC minister’s questioning whether ACC is the right outfit for people needing compensation after experiencing sexual assault. In 2023 the Court of Appeal ruled that sexual abuse survivors were entitled to compensation for the loss of potential earnings from when they were abused. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s not clear what the minister’s intention is. “It sounds to me as if he’s looking to shift this liability to another section of government.”

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4:55

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the Supreme Court...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The United States Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the appeal of three orders to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally. Four federal judges have expressed why they believe President-Trump's birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about what was said in the court, the latest in hip-hop mogul ‘Diddy’s’ sex-trafficking trial and the price of Donald Trump’s

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2:58

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Warriors v the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The Warriors will take on the Dolphins this weekend in a bid to keep their winning streak going. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine says they’ve got it in the bag. “They’re just finding out a way to win the tight wins, whereas last year, they more often than not, didn’t win the tight ones,” he said. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

Pieter de Wet: Woolworths Managing Director on what’s...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

Woolworth’s says Kiwi shoppers are getting a good deal from supermarkets. The supermarket giant’s blaming GST for New Zealand’s grocery prices rising higher than Australia and the UK. They say food prices could rise as much as six percent if the government was to intervene. Woolworths interim managing director Pieter de Wet talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the claims. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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99:56

Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 15 May 2025, is the proposed punishment for Te Pati Maori MPs too harsh? Speaker Gerry Brownlee says a proposed 21-day ban is very severe and reminded MPs they can still change their minds. Labour leader Chris Hipkins clashes with Heather on the c-word debate. Meth use is skyrocketing, and it's got us asking if more workplaces should test their staff for the drug. Plus, the Huddle debates whether a 9-year old should have been

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2:27

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will we...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

It sounds like Gerry Brownlee thinks that the Māori Party punishment is too harsh. He started Parliament today with the Speaker's ruling and he dropped some pretty strong hints that he thinks that 21 days without pay for Debbie and Rawiri over that haka is too much. He called the punishment very 'severe' and unprecedented because up til now, the harshest punishment has been 3 days, not 21 days. He pointed out that the punishment was only carried by a narrow majority on the Privileges Committee - and

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5:28

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Speaker...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

The Privileges Committee report on Te Pāti Māori's haka last year will be debated and voted on next Tuesday, with Parliament's Speaker calling the proposed punishment 'very severe'. The Committee suggested Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke be suspended for seven days - and co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi for 21 days. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacked the ongoing issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ryan Fox...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

Golfer Ryan Fox admits his preparation for the PGA Championship - starting tonight - has been the opposite from his ideal buildup to a major. The Kiwi secured entry by winning the Myrtle Beach Classic via a playoff in South Carolina on Monday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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