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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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3:21

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Independent...

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2025/03/17

New Zealand's sheep farmers could be big winners if we secure a trade deal with India. The Prime Minister has announced formal negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement will begin next month. The inclusion of dairy products was a key snagging point in negotiations that fell flat in 2015. Meat Industry Association Independent Chair, Nathan Guy, says the primary industry has a lot to gain. "If you look at what's happening up here with sheep meat at the moment, we're facing a 30 percent

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4:08

Julie Wilson: Airbnb volunteer community leader on...

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2025/03/17

Wellington Airbnb hosts are hitting out at the city council and claiming accommodation rate hikes are overkill. It's proposing applying commercial rates to short-term accommodation providers. It could treble owners' costs - leaving many hosts fearing for their businesses. Airbnb volunteer community leader Julie Wilson says her rates would rise from about $11,000 to about $40,000 and she'd have to stop. "It's excessive - many of us rent occasionally, not as a full-time business, but they're going to

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6:33

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/03/17

The Prime Minister says confirmation we're relaunching Indian trade talks came soon after he'd touched down in New Delhi. On the campaign trail, Chris Luxon pledged a deal with India within his first term. He's noted there'll be many rounds of negotiations, but this news is a huge win and a breakthrough in New Zealand's economic agenda. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper is unsure how far these discussions will go at this stage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:02

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Cyclone...

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2025/03/17

Cyclone Alfred has blown a $1.2 billion hole in the upcoming Australian federal budget, according to a warning from Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Government has announced an extension to the disaster recovery allowance and payments to impacted areas in Queensland and New South Wales. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Chalmers has claimed a significant amount will be used to rebuild the flood-impacted communities - and this is likely to leave an impact ahead of the upcoming federal

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2:45

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

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2025/03/17

Liam Lawson has succumbed in his first full race with Red Bull as wet conditions wrought havoc on Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix. Sitting 13th, he lost control at turn two with 10 laps to go and was forced to retire. Lando Norris was victorious, with Lawson's Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen second. Sportstalk host Jason Pine recaps the race. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association...

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2025/03/17

One in four school principals claims to see harmful behaviour every day between students - and the Children’s Commissioner aims to address that. The Chief Children’s Commissioner is calling for regular, publicly reported data about bullying in schools as teachers' unions voice concerns over 'blind spots' in the current system. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault says there's definitions of what constitutes bullying from experts - but it's hard to track and measure. "When it

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101:01

Full Show Podcast: 14 March 2025

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2025/03/14

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 March 2025, Labour's Barbara Edmonds says she's on board with foreign investments, but there's a few ifs and buts. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom defends a new council policy to remove homeless people's belongings if they obstruct public spaces. Dr Daniel Timms, the inventor of the world's first mechanical heart speaks about this week's huge breakthrough. Plus, Nate Saunders from the Formula 1 at Melbourne - Liam Lawson has had a

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4:16

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Europe's reaction to...

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2025/03/14

Europe is responding to Trump's enormous 200 percent tariffs on wine and other alcohol products from the region. Wine producers in France, Italy and Spain are 'really angry'. Donald Trump has accused the European Union of being formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey gives Ryan Bridge a run down on the situation, as well as the Judge convicted of forcing a young woman into slavery, and how much a 2 metre wide house in London will set you

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7:27

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

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2025/03/14

US steel and aluminium tariffs are coming into effect, and they are coming without exemptions. Australia and Japan were hoping to avoid the tariffs, but they're out of luck. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about what this means, Singapore Deputy PM's comments on Asia, and how imports and exports went for China in January. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:11

Michael Pezzullo: Former Australian Home Affairs...

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2025/03/14

A former Aussie Home Affairs secretary is calling for New Zealand to get rid of our nuclear-free policy and sign up to Orcus. Former Australian Home Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo says the chances of a conflict with China mean New Zealand and Australia should be working together to create a combined military force. "Our defence are probably several decades old, and in this highly disrupted world, everything is changing at such a great rate that we just need to re-examine everything," he said

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4:01

Nate Saunders: ESPN Reporter on Liam Lawson's shaky...

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2025/03/14

Kiwi Liam Lawson has already had a close call in Melbourne today ahead of the big day on Sunday. Going around the circuit the Red Bull driver grazed the wall on a turn. ESPN Reporter Nate Saunders talks to Ryan Bridge live from Melbourne. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

Sports Huddle: Liam Lawson's disappointing start,...

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2025/03/14

Newstalk ZB Sports Editor Elliot Smith and Sports Journalist Lavina Good join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle. The F1 is on everyone's lips this afternoon, as fans gear up to for the big race on Sunday. It's been seven years since New Zealand has has a full-time F1 driver, and despite being off to a disappointing start today, Liam Lawson has 24 weeks to prove himself. Can the Warriors take the win tonight? The Huddle worries our team is lacking structure and attack. And Joseph Parkers title shot is back

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7:41

Dr Daniel Timms: Artificial Heart inventor on a world...

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2025/03/14

An Australian patient has this week survived100 days with an artificial heart. The success is a world first and is another step towards decreasing the number of deaths caused by cardiac failure. Australian engineer Daniel Timms invented the ground-breaking artificial heart and talks to Ryan Bridge about how the heart works, how he invented it, how its powered, and what the development means for medicine. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:55

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on former...

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2025/03/14

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is sounding off on the Prime Minister after failing to reach a deadline made for all councils. Councils were encouraged to deliver a plan that the Government could help with, and Wellington didn't deliver one in time. Whanau then said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is 'not a very nice person.' Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper said the Mayor thought the comment would work in her favour. "She said it works for her because a lot of people in Wellington don't

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3:08

Jason Pine: Sports Contributor on Liam Lawson in F1,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/14

Liam Lawson has had a disappointing race in the first free practice of the season, coming 16th out of 20 cars. There is work to be done for the Kiwi driver ahead of Sunday's race. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine talks to Ryan Bridge about the F1, the Warriors game tonight,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Trump’s European...

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2025/03/14

President Donald Trump is threatening Europe with a 200 percent tariff on alcohol. The warning comes as an attempt to have the EU remove a tariff held on whiskey. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest tariff threat, why Trump’s heading to the Supreme Court, and the Americans that think they can beat a grizzly bear in a fight. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:25

Dr Laura Joyce: Christchurch Hospital ED specialist...

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2025/03/14

Alcohol affected patients are wreaking havoc on emergency departments, a recent Trans-Tasman study finds. Almost every staff member who took part in the survey has been abused by a drunk patient. 97% experienced verbal aggression, while 92% experienced physical aggression. Christchurch Hospital ED specialist and co-author of the study talks to Ryan Bridge about the staggering reports, if the situation is getting worse, and how severely the statistics are affecting entry into the industry. LISTEN

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5:13

Barbara Edmonds: Labour Party finance spokesperson on...

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2025/03/14

The Labour Party is encouraging foreign investments, but with a few conditions. They want no ownership or operation of hospitals, prisons, schools, or critical infrastructure. Meanwhile the Public Service Association is warning New Zealanders will lose their jobs due to Private Public Partnerships. Labour Party finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds talks to Ryan Bridge about foreign investments, how they're honouring the treaty, where Labour stands on fast-tracking, LISTEN ABOVE.See

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5:46

Neil Holdom: New Plymouth Mayor on homelessness...

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2025/03/14

Homelessness is facing a crackdown in New Plymouth as people sleeping rough are breaching bylaws, the district council says. Rough sleepers have been told to remove their belongings from footpaths. The district's emergency shelter closed in 2023. New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom talks to Ryan Bridge about whether the order is heavy handed, the number of rough sleepers in the district, and what responsibility local government has for the issue. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:04

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump accusing...

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2025/03/13

US President Trump has accused Ireland of stealing the US pharmaceutical industry and the tax revenue that he believes should have been paid to the US. Irish premier Micheál Martin recently paid a visit to the White House to meet with Trump. UK correspondent Enda Brady explained that Ireland’s historical low-tax policies have helped lure many US companies over - and the nation would collapse without the extra support. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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