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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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2:07

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

So, I’m fascinated by this article in the New Zealand Herald, which argues the All Blacks should be forced to give up business class and travel premium economy instead. The reasoning is the cost of international travel has become so expensive that moving our teams in black around the planet is now costing nearly $87 million a year. Dropping them back a class on the plane would bring that cost down to $80 million a year and nearly wipe out the $7 million loss that New Zealand Rugby just reported for

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4:46

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing number of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

Kiwis appear to be shopping close to home, according to new reports. Data from retail management platform Lightspeed shows about 77 percent of Kiwis surveyed prefer shopping in store above online. 40 percent shop at local businesses, and 34 percent buy online from New Zealand retailers. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says they want more of this, and for people to be proud of local stores. She says people should think about stores in their neighbourhoods that they really love. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:02

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO on how the company can...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

There's growing calls to drop the All Blacks down from business class to premium economy, as travel costs set to get worse during the fuel crisis. Dropping all of New Zealand's premium rugby teams down a flight class would reportedly save $6 million per year - as NZ Rugby looks to cut down losses. NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster says the All Blacks need to travel multiple times a year, and this downgrade would be a stretch. "The All Blacks carry a huge load for us...so we're not just sending them

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4:11

Katie Bradford: NZ Herald senior correspondent recaps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has warned less cash would be thrown around in this year's upcoming Budget amid ongoing economic turmoil. Luxon told the audience at the pre-Budget BusinessNZ event that it's important for the Government to stay on track with their fiscal strategy as the election looms. NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford says Luxon's speech is meant to signal to voters that his Government values stability and social cohesion. "This is a very clear message he's trying to get out

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2:54

Peter Swan: NSW University Emeritus Professor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

In Australia, housing supply is emerging as a key issue, for yesterday's new Labor Government Budget. It's raising taxes on investment properties and some trust funds - to give working Australians a $250 tax break. 35,000 fewer homes are expected to be built, despite net migration of 300,000 people a year. New South Wales University Emeritus Professor, Peter Swan, says they're destroying the rental industry. "All citizens are going to have to put up with much higher inflation - not due to the war,

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5:52

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

A promise of more public sector cost-savings, as Budget Day nears. The Prime Minister told business leaders today that the Government's cutting another $300 million dollars from the Budget operating allowance - to $2.1 billion dollars. Chris Luxon says responsible economic management and fiscal discipline are more important than ever. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this development was largely expected. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's...

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2026/05/13

The US and Chinese Presidents are gearing up for face-to-face talks on all things Middle East, trades and tariffs. Donald Trump's en route to China for the first visit by a US President in almost a decade. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the ongoing Middle East conflict is likely to be top of the agenda, but Trump has confirmed he won't need help in Iran. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:01

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Penrith...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

One of the NRL's most decorated coaches has announced he is standing down at the end of the 2027 season. Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed he is calling it quits. Cleary led his side to four straight premierships between 2021 and 2024 and they are top of the table this season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:33

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist disputes...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

A sociologist warns we should refrain from comparing our immigration with overseas. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's pointed the finger at immigration - for driving lower social cohesion and trust in institutions worldwide. He's indicated National will say more on the topic ahead of the election. But Massey University's Paul Spoonley says it's worth having a debate about our settings - but we need skilled migrants. "We should not compare our immigration system to what's happening in Europe, it's

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4:24

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the additional calls...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

A senior UK Cabinet minister is the latest to call for Sir Keir Starmer to step aside after poor local election results last week. Four Labour MPs have quit as ministerial aides and more than 70 MPs, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, have publicly urged the Prime Minister to resign or set out a timetable for leaving. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's unknown who could take over Starmer's role, but the pressure is mounting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:18

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist ahead of...

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2026/05/12

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the next Australian federal budget, and reports indicate it's going to be focused on housing. It's likely new property tax reforms will be unveiled, with an expected crackdown on capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

Rabobank has just released their latest agribusiness monthly report for May, and it's good news for Kiwi farmers. The report has positive prospects for beef and dairy, thanks to ongoing international demand. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:24

The Huddle: What's wrong with Keir Starmer?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Can Auckland afford a second Harbour crossing? Chris Bishop has said we'll hear more about it in the coming months, but is this just an election promise? Can Keir Starmer bounce back from the local election drubbing? Should he resign? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Jarrod Adam: Unleashed Head of Product on revenue for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

The manufacturing sector has been hit hard over the past few years, but ongoing global conflict has worsened current market conditions. Average profit margins have plunged to 31.53 percent, the lowest since records began in 2018. This has resulted in more manufacturers clearing out their warehouses, with stock on hand dropping to historically low levels. Unleashed Head of Product Jarrod Adam says the challenges to the supply chain are being worsened by the Middle East conflict, and experts are

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Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 12 May, 2026, we ask Transport Minister Chris Bishop how we can afford a second Auckland Harbour crossing. The Police Association president tells us how angry officers are about a pay offer. We hear from Sir Graham Henry on how happy he is to come out of retirement to be an All Blacks selector. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Phil Goff discuss what's wrong with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Get the Heather du

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Take the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m taking this latest talk of a second Auckland Harbour crossing with a gigantic grain of salt. The development today is that Chris Bishop has revealed the Government will announce its preferred option for a second crossing by mid-year - so I suppose you could say June-ish or July-ish - and they will decide between a tunnel or a bridge. And while I really want to get excited about it, because Auckland needs this crossing and has been waiting decades for it, I cannot

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3:56

Dr John Kerr: University of Otago psychology expert...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

New research shows some surveys might not be as accurate as we all think. Researchers asked Kiwis if they believed the Canadian Government was secretly training genetically enhanced raccoons for warfare, with 7.2 percent of respondents - or 300,000 people - saying they believed it. University of Otago psychology expert on Dr John Kerr says it's extremely unlikely all these respondents believed this, and the question was designed to be outlandish to weed out the trolls. "It helped us to get an idea

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6:12

Sir Graham Henry: former All Blacks coach on what he...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

Sir Graham Henry is keen to offer his perspective to the All Blacks selection roundtable. The 2011 World Cup-winning coach will join the panel as an independent selector, alongside head coach Dave Rennie and assistant Neil Barnes. Sir Graham says everyone has an opinion on what's right and wrong in rugby. "I think that sure, when people are watching my team win when I was a coach, they felt probably the same way. So I guess it's part of the deal." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Richie Barnett: former Kiwis player on Luke Metcalf...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

The Warriors are prepared to let Luke Metcalf negotiate with other clubs. A club statement says they will allow last year's first choice halfback to look for a new home, after falling down the pecking order following injuries over the last 12 months. It comes with Tanah Boyd poised to re-sign until 2029. Former Kiwis player Richie Barnett says it's a stunning turn of events. "Obviously, we've seen through the year that he doesn't like playing six and Tanah Boyd's playing so well, Chanel's playing so

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5:10

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the progress...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/12

There's assurance scoping work on a second Auckland Harbour crossing is still under way, with plans expected mid-year. Two Transport Agency reports have detailed defects in the 67 year-old bridge, and warn it's at risk of failure. It says without long-term strengthening work, month-long lane closures, truck limits, and more wind-related restrictions are on the cards. Chris Bishop says he won't be the Transport Minister who produces a pie-in-the sky idea that turns to custard. He says they're taking

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