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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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10:23

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the potential...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The Finance Minister has been getting updates about the financial fallout from the latest batch of Trump tariffs. New Zealand goods have been hit with a 10 percent tariff, as part of President Trump's trade plan. Nicola Willis warns these changes will come with 'profound' economic implications for New Zealand. "We will finalise our economic forecasts, which feed into the Budget - in the next few days, I expect to be briefed on them soon. Of course, the major effect is the estimate that global growth

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3:32

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the violent...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

Auckland FC says a fan was involved in an assault that left a man hospitalised. Police are considering charges against a 46-year-old man after the attack at Saturday's match against Western Sydney Wanderers. Eight people were evicted from Mount Smart Stadium and two were arrested - and a visiting Wanderers fan needed facial surgery. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker says the accused man doesn't represent the club. "We've got a great set of hardcore fans - known as the Port - who I think do everyone in

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3:45

Brooke Roberts: Sharesies Co-CEO on the global...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The NZX50 index had fallen about 3.7 percent at the close of market today - as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate globally. It hasn't had a fall of this magnitude since the pandemic. Sharesies Co-CEO Brooke Roberts says it's hard to say how long markets will keep rattling around. "Look, it's unprecedented times in terms of the shock that has happened to the markets at the moment based off the back of the tariffs - and the ripple effect that's happening to economies." BusinessDesk reports

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8:13

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The Government's keeping its cards close to its chest on how it'll fund a mammoth defence splurge. It's injecting $12 billion over the next four years into building up our Defence Force workforce and equipment. It's signalling it'll go into system upgrades, replacing helicopters - and enhancing maritime strike capability. Defence Minister Judith Collins says the investment includes $9 billion on top of what we already spend on defence. "It is a lot of money, but I also know this - there is no

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5:16

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The Prime Minister says a multi-billion dollar boost for the Defence Force is about our national interest. The Government's unveiled its Defence Capability Plan, including $12 billion dollars of funding over four years - with $9 billion of new spending. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the plan's 'surprising'. "Remember, we said last week when it comes out that it'll be a 15-year plan. Well, this is more short-term - they're going to be spending, over the next four years,

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3:32

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on AI...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

Drivers in South Australia will be watched byartificial intelligence cameras aimed at cutting traffic and boosting economic activity. The South Australian Government believes every 5000 motorists stuck in traffic for 20 minutes costs the state $33,000. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the AI will use data to reducecongestion and tweak traffic light cycles. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:31

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson placing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

A pit strategy gamble has failed to pay off on Liam Lawson’s return to Racing Bulls. He has come 17th in Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Lawson was eighth at the time of his only pit stop, but the decision to change to soft tyres with 19 laps to go didn’t yield the projected return. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:32

Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister says the police...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The Government is assuring police will still respond to mental health callouts when needed. The Mental Health Foundation has launched a petition asking police to stop scaling back on attending mental health callouts. A four-phase reduction plan was announced in November. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the programme addresses the handover - not the response. "People with mental health issues - they don't want to sit in emergency departments with police officers sitting there with tasers

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100:21

Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 4 April 2025, human error and incompetence were the main issues that led to the Manawanui's sinking. And the Defence Minister makes a shocking revelation in her interview with Ryan Bridge. The Treaty Principles Bill has been given the thumbs down by Parliament's Select Committee. Ryan asks chair James Meager whether it was all a waste of time and money. ASB's Nick Tuffley explains what Trump's tariffs mean for your mortgage. Plus,

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1:50

Ryan Bridge: He might have lost the battle, but has...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

David Seymour's lost the battle but has he won the war? If the goal was to redefine the Treaty principles in one fowl swoop with a bill that didn't have the support to get pas first reading... which was clearly going to be ambitious given how much the opposition hated it.... then he's lost. But if the goal - and Seymour's not stupid.... was to start a national conversation .Have the debate. Move the goal posts on partnership... so much of which had been defined by the previous Labour lot... then

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3:31

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Hungary's withdrawal...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court at the same time it welcomed Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a visit. Netanyahu had an warrant issued for him by the court. Hours into the visit, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán withdrew from the International Criminal Court. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision and Europe's reaction to Trump's tariffs. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:42

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Asia has been hit the hardest by Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. China was dealt reciprocal tariffs of 34% - on top of the 20% tariffs the US President had already issued. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis explains the impact it will have on trade. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Barry Soper wraps the political week (1)

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

It's been another big week in politics - Greens MP Tamatha Paul went under fire for DJ'ing anti-police anthems at a Wellington festival, while her colleague Benjamin Doyle received backlash for his social media posts. Meanwhile Te Pāti Māori are planning their own version of the Privileges Committee meeting after refusing to attend a hearing over the haka protest. Senior Political Editor Barry Soper wraps the political week with Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:38

Ritesh Patel: Ticket Fairy CEO on abuse from Juicy...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Ticket company Ticket Fairy is receiving online abuse and racial hatred after cancellations to Juicy Fest and Timeless Summer Tour. The events were cancelled after the gig’s promoter went into liquidation. They owe$2.4 million to creditors and thousands of ticket holders have still not got any refund. Ticket Fairy CEO Ritesh Patel tells Ryan Bridge his company is merely a technology provider and not responsible for issuing refunds. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:13

Sports Huddle: Mental health reason for Liam Lawson's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Newstalk ZB’s sports news director Clay Wilson and sports journalist Nicky Styris join the Sports Huddle. It's been a terrible week for Liam Lawson who was dropped by Red Bull, who are saying part of the reason was due to his mental health. What do the Sports Huddle make of the decision? Nicky Styris says it depends on whether you think he should've been in the car in the first place. Four of the top six Super Rugby sides are from Australia, why? And the Sports Huddle discuss whether New Zealand

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3:20

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on what US tariffs...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Another major bank has advice for mortgage holders ahead of The Royal Bank of New Zealand official cash rate decision new week. The Royal Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the OCT by 25bp to 3.50% on April 9. Westpac said the decision to cut is the wrong one. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:44

James Meager: Justice Select Committee Chair on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

The Justice Committee is recommending Parliament vote the Treaty Principles Bill down. Out of 300,000 submissions, 90% were opposed, but ACT leader David Seymour still wants a referendum. Justice Select Committee Chair James Meager says the committees wants to "get on with things that are actually growing the economy and making a change to people's lives." LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:10

Barry Soper: Senior Political Editor on results of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Labour and Te Pāti Māori lose ground in recent polls, with ACT up 2.3% and NZ first, 7.5% The Greens rose by one percent to 11%. It comes as Greens memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:08

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the fallout from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Following Trumps Liberation Day tariffs, the Dow has plunged 1,700 points and the Nasdaq is down 0.5%. The market's seen its biggest drop since the start of the pandemic. Economists say the tariffs could lead to a global recession. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Ryan Bridge about the fallout, Trump looking to delay TikTok ban, and why Americans are dyeing potatoes. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the human error...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/04

Human error and failing to disengage autopilot has been confirmed as the root cause of a New Zealand Navy ship running aground and sinking in the Pacific, a report has concluded. Crew were unaware the ship was on autopilot mode when they tried to adjust course, and key personnel were distracted and not properly trained; the report found. The $100 million HMNZS Manawanui motored into a reef off the coast of Samoa at a speed of 11 knots last October. Defence Minister talks to Ryan Bridge about the

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