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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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5:43

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader unveils how the party...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/16

Labour's leader says he would reverse the Government's pay equity changes - but that doesn't mean going back to how things were before. Laws passed under urgency last week halted 33 existing pay equity claims, and increased the threshold for future filings. Chris Hipkins says he can't be specific about which settings Labour would reinstate if returned to Government next year. He explained they don't want to do what National did - and again halt claims that might be 18 months down the track. LISTEN

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4:13

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime...

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2025/05/16

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in Indonesia as part of his first overseas trip since his election victory earlier in the month. Albanese is set to stay there for one full day before flying to Rome to meet European leaders and attend the pope's inauguration mass. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explains what this means for Albanese's key foreign policy priorities for his second term. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian ambassador to New...

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2025/05/16

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are looking noticeably left in the lurch without the Kremlin's leader. Vladimir Putin has backed out of a face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey - and US President Donald Trump followed suit soon after. It may have shattered other world leaders' hopes of a resolution. Ukraine ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says the meeting now has little point. "We clearly see that Russia is not interested in peace, Russia is interested in continuing to wage

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2:10

Kevin Putt: rugby commentator on the nine-year-old...

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2025/05/16

A 9-year-old Auckland boy has been told he can no longer play age-grade rugby with his friends because he’s over the weight limit. The student was one of 106 children who applied for a weight dispensation in the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union club competition - and after being denied, has opted out of playing any winter sport this year. The union explained structures are in place to ensure player safety and fairness in competition. Rugby commentator Kevin Putt says safety concerns have

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4:08

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

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2025/05/15

This year’s Primary Industry New Zealand Award finalists have been announced. The seventh annual awards are part of the two-day Primary Industry New Zealand (PINZ) Summit, at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on June 24 and 25. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK prisons reportedly...

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2025/05/15

The UK Government has warned prisons are running out of room - and they're aiming to get new structures built to address the shortage. Three new prisons - totalling £4.7 billion - will be built, starting this year. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:33

The Huddle: Is the proposed punishment for the Māori...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/15

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is the proposed punishment for the Māori Party too harsh? Gerry Brownlee says it's severe and is suggesting Parliament can still change its mind. What do we make of this? Drug tests have found more workers are doing meth. Do we think we should start testing more workers, even in white collar jobs? A nine-year-old made headlines after being

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3:21

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/15

Butter, cheese and milk were the biggest drivers of a rise in food prices for the year to April 2025, new figures from Stats NZ show. Food prices increased 3.7 percent in the 12 months to April - well ahead of the annual inflation rate at 2.6 percent. That follows a 3.5 percent increase in the 12 months to March 2025. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what's going on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams chief commercial officer...

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2025/05/15

A new report suggests the increase in domestic air fares may be due to a lack of the right planes. In particular, airlines don't seem to have access to suitable 19-50 seat passenger aircraft. Air New Zealand has abandoned some of their regional routes - but the gap in the market hasn't been filled. Air Chathams chief commercial officer Duane Emeny speculates further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:42

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/15

Up to 15 metro-style Briscoe and Rebel Sport stores will be popping up across the country - in a bid to pump up Briscoes Group's profitability. The project will cost more than $100 million dollars - and launch in 2028. Briscoe Group managing director Rod Duke says the company is looking to expand their reach to new locations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:19

David Carter: former House Speaker on the proposed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/15

A former Speaker believes suggested punishments for three Te Pāti Māori MPs falls short. Parliament's Privileges Committee has recommended suspensions for the three - for their protest haka during voting on the Treaty Principles Bill. Parliament will vote next Tuesday on whether to suspend the co-leaders for 21 days, and MP Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for seven. David Carter says the haka was 'intimidating' and 'unacceptable'. "And then to refuse to appear before the Privileges Committee - again, it's

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4:08

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO voices...

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2025/05/15

A workplace drug testing company is sounding the alarm, with meth showing up disproportionately in results nationwide. New data from the Drug Detection Agency finds meth's turned up in a quarter of all results. It follows the Drug Trends Survey revealing gangs are behind one-in-three sales of methamphetamine across the country. CEO Glenn Dobson says meth usage makes it harder for employees to do their work - and creates extra risks in the workplace. "In general terms - it can affect them for about

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4:11

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK authorities...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/14

Authorities are investigating whether the arson attacks on two properties linked to Keir Starmer are connected to 'hostile state involvement'. Police are also investigating whether a suspected attack at another North London property linked to the Prime Minister 24 hours earlier is also connected. A car fire on the same street as Starmer's family home is also under investigation. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's unknown where the 'hostile state' is - but Iran is a prime suspect. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:50

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

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2025/05/14

It's been a memorable year for financial markets so far - but experts have noted that the NZX appears to have calmed down. After President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day', the NZX took a significant dip, but the markets appear to have shaken off the impact caused by the tariffs. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:32

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/05/14

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has talked up how changes to KiwiSaver, due to be announced at the Budget, will boost members’ balances. She's offered up some hints - but it's unlikely the Government will help by opening up its wallet. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny speculates further ahead of Budget day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:14

The Huddle: Did Brooke van Velden make the right move?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/14

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party has unveiled their alternative Budget - what do we make of it? How laughable are these ideas? Brooke van Velden made history in Parliament today by dropping the c-bomb to call out Labour for referencing the Andrea Vance column. Was this the right move? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:15

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ chief executive...

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2025/05/14

We're a week away from Budget 2025 being released - and more organisations have found out whether or not they're invited to the lock-up. The Budget lock-up refers to the four-hour window where journalists, analysts and other associated experts can read through the Budget and hear the Finance Minister present it before the information gets released to the public. Infrastructure NZ has been left off the list - and chief executive Nick Leggett has voiced confusion as to why they've been barred. LISTEN

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Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/14

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 14 May 2025, Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden speaks to Heather after using the c-word in Parliament in protest against what she says are misogynist attacks by Labour. Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick defends her Budget alternative - including free GP and dentist visits, a wealth tax and inheritance tax and a private jet tax. Northland principal Pat Newman on what would really help to get truant kids back to school

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2:25

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What does...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/14

I'd love to know what Labour are saying behind closed doors about the Green Party's alternative Budget released today. I mean, they're playing nice in public - but behind closed doors, they must be tearing their hair out because this is next level crazy. I mean, none of it is a surprise. It is full of exactly the kind of utopian, money grows on trees, when-I-grow-up-I-want-to-be-a-unicorn kind of stuff that we expect from the Greens. There is a wealth tax, there is an increased tax for companies,

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4:57

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister calls for more...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/14

One former Finance Minister has voiced support for introducing a comprehensive vaccination program aimed towards older New Zealanders. A new report has revealed that a publicly funded vaccination program for the flu, shingles and RSV directed at over-65s would create an economic benefit of over $1 billion over four years. Steven Joyce says health systems all over the world are under pressure - and a new solution is needed. "What attracted me to this is - we know about the benefit of vaccinations to

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