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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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11:44

The Huddle: Lavina Good & Adam Cooper

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

Sports Journalist Lavina Good and Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper join the Huddle. The Huddle discusses Netball New Zealand's current rules stating players must play in the ANZ Premiership to be available for the national team. Nine Kiwi crickets have left Pakistan as the Super League transfers to the UAE amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India. Where does this leave the players? New Zealand Rugby has posted huge losses despite a record income last year. Could we expect job losses? The Huddle

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5:26

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on US-UK trade deal,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

US President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a trade deal. In the deal, the United Kingdom will buy more US beef and ethanol, streamlining it customs process for goods from the country. Who came out better in the deal? UK Correspondent Gavin Grey discusses the terms, the impact on domestic industries and more. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on US and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend. US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on goods from China may come down. Asia Business Correspondent says people shouldn't get their hopes up. "These aren't really negotiations about trade, they're talks about having talks," he said. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:28

Cardinal John Dew: New Zealand cardinal on his...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

It didn't take long for cardinals to decide on Leo XIV as the new pope. One of the cardinals in attendance was New Zealand's very own John Dew. He joins the show to discuss what his experience in Rome was like. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Tony Morris: Inland Revenue Manager on more than...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

The IRD has uncovered more than $150 million is undeclared tax and GST from the property sector. Developers and rental property owners haven’t been paying the correct GST, income tax and bright-line test taxes. Inland Revenue Senior Manager Tony Morris talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the revelation. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:02

Bishop Steve Lowe: Auckland Catholic Bishop on Leo...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

The Catholic Catholic Church’s new pope is already making headlines for his criticism of his President Donald Trump. Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe says as pope, Leo XIV will occasionally weigh into politics. “He’s got to uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ and sometimes that might come into conflict with some political leaders around the world,” he said. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:22

Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZR's financial problems...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

If you are at all interested in understanding what's going wrong at rugby headquarters in Wellington, can I recommend that you read Gregor Paul's piece in the Herald today? It's an excellent summation. The question that we had yesterday when we were looking at the financials was how on Earth is it that New Zealand Rugby pulls in more money than it ever has in a financial year and still manages to not make a profit? How do you do that? The answer is it seems going by Gregor's piece, it's just

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4:31

Erica Stanford: Abuse in care lead coordination...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

The Government has announced how they will pay compo to victims of abuse while in state care. There will be no new compo scheme, instead the Government will top up the current system. Lead coordination minister Erica Stanford talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the payment cap, how much is set aside financially, the pay equity bill and more. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:08

Tama Potaka: Minister for Māori Development on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

Any changes to the Waitangi Tribunal will be introduced before the end of the year. The Government’s announced a review will kick of mid-year, with any advice to be given to the Government by September. The Minister for MāoriDevelopment Tama Potaka says it’s timely. “It runs enquiries according to very, very old legislation ... and the way it conducts itself needs to be modernised,” he said. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the first...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

History has been made with the Catholic Church electing the first pope from the United States, Robert Francis Prevost. He has a history of missionary work in Peru and is said to have a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church. The US-UK trade deal remains vague - but markets are responding positively. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about all things US news. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

Jason Walls: Political Editor on the review into the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

The Government’s announced a review into the Waitangi Tribunal will begin shortly. The review was announced on Friday by Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka, who said it would ensure the tribunal “remains focused, relevant, effective and fit for purpose”. Political Editor Jason Walls says no one should be surprised this is happening. “Every time Christopher Luxon has talked about the Waitangi Tribunal, he essentially says it has been removed from it’s brief.” LISTEN ABOVE.See

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6:54

Robert Irvine: Auckland Council’s Licencing and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

The issue of dog attacks is back front and centre after a young girl was attacked on a West Auckland sports field. Auckland Council says the rise of off-leash dogs is a concerning trend. Auckland Council’s Licencing and Compliance Manager Robert Irvine talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about how the Council's monitoring the issue, how the prosecution process works and more. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:12

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the A-league final...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/09

After speculation football's A-league final would be held at Eden Park, it's been confirmed it will go ahead at Mt Smart's Go Media Stadium if Auckland FC make it. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the show to discuss the advantage of the decision and the Crusaders hosting the Chiefs tomorrow night. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:09

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK and US gearing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/08

New reports indicate a 'major' trade deal between the US and UK is set to be announced. US President Trump has teased that a partnership with a 'respected world nation' is in the works - and Downing Street hasn't denied that the UK isn't involved. UK correspondent Enda Brady speculates further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:12

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef and Lamb NZ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/08

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector. The organisation want loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon forestry closed - as concerning news of further whole-farm sales emerges. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:46

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/08

We're two weeks away from Budget 2025, and the Government has been dropping hints about what we can expect. Prime Minister Luxon recently confirmed the Government will increase total capital expenditure allocated in the upcoming Budget by $400 million. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:26

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We knew...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/08

Mark Lundy has divided our workplace out there. Some of my colleagues think that it's really gross that the Herald, who we work with, have taken photos of Mark Lundy today after he got out of jail yesterday. Now, the photos aren't anything particularly special - he's sitting in the passenger seat of a car, allyou can really see is his face, that funny little beard he's got, some sunglasses and his latte coloured hoodie. It tells you nothing and it shows you almost nothing. And I suspect the reason

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8:31

The Huddle: Did the Government underestimate the pay...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/08

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The first photos of Mark Lundy have appeared in the Herald. Should these photos have been released at all? The pay equity saga continues, with protests planned around the country for tomorrow. Did the Government stuff this up? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Nikki Hart: nutritionist on WeightWatchers filing for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/08

It's the end of an era - as WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after 62 years in business. The company's New Zealand arm closed in-person workshops last year, and it's seen struggles across the world as weight-loss trends change. Nutritionist Nikki Hart says the advent of injectable treatments like Ozempic has played a role in the company's downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100:55

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/08

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 8 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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