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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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6:39

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2025/02/24

Former Minister Andrew Bayly says a complaint was laid about him laying a hand on a staffer. He says it was during a work discussion he's called 'animated' last Tuesday. He's apologised to the staff member, and resigned as ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, but he remains the MP for Port Waikato. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Bayly's got a reputation as an 'interesting' character - but he owned up to his mistake. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:20

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on...

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2025/02/24

Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to meet with his American counterparts in a bid to get an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium. An announcement from President Donald Trump on whether Australian industries will be granted a tariff exemption is due in the coming weeks. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's a possibility the current trade surplus between the nations will even things out - but it's unclear if Australia will be able to get out of the tariffs. LISTEN

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2:20

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC beating...

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2025/02/24

Auckland FC are the kings of New Zealand football after destroying Wellington 6-1 - and now lead the A-League by eight points. The Wellington Phoenix have since dropped to 11th place. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:20

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the calls...

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2025/02/24

Business owners are being encouraged to work with neighbours to keep small towns 'alive'. Napier City Business general manager Pip Thompson says Napier and Hastings CBDs become ghost towns after 5pm, when stores close. She says 'to stay alive in 2025', trading hours need to no longer be confined to 9-to-5. But Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says a single store can't make the change alone. "If you've got a number of stores around you that are open later, people will come because they know

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Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 21 February 2025, Sky News host Andrew Bolt speaks to Ryan Bridge about the Chinese naval ships off the coast of Sydney. Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson defends the decision not to charge or sack a senior police officer who hit his children with a belt. Sky TV boss Sophie Moloney defends the company's handling of the satellite issues and reveals how much has been paid out in compensation. Plus, on the Sports Huddle why

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5:19

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Germany polls, a...

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2025/02/21

Germany is heading to the polls this weekend in what could be a major shift at the heart of Europe. Latest opinion polls have suggested a surge in support for right wing and far right parties following terror attacks by asylum seekers and/or migrants. Will a coalition need to include a far right party to operate with a majority? UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the shift, the raids that targeted a £828bn criminal money-laundering network, and a polish woman claiming to be

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6:40

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Xi...

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2025/02/21

Xi Jinping had a meeting with prominent entrepreneurs this week... what was his message to them? India is looking to cut import taxes in response to trump's reciprocal tariffs. And Singapore has announced vouchers and tax breaks to help with rising costs. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:52

Barry Soper: Senior Political Editor on Stats NZ boss...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

Stats boss has fallen on his sword over the handling of confidential personal data. Automatic pay rises for public servants under review. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said the government will aim to spend two percent of GDP on defence. Is it doable? LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Chief Executive on its half...

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2025/02/21

Energy company Genesis almost doubled its half year net profit to 70.3 million dollars after tax. Wholesale power prices rose dramatically last winter in response to the dry weather. Shareholders will be happy with that, but its customers might not. Genesis Chief Executive Malcom Johns talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:22

Sports Huddle: Super Rugby weekend two, tactical subs

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

Sportstalk host D’Arcy Waldegrave and Journalist Jim Kayes join Ryan Bridge on the Sports Huddle. Super Rugby was off to a fantastic start last week, can we expect the same this weekend? Chiefs take on the Crusaders tonight, while the Blues play the Highlanders tomorrow. What does The Huddle think of tactical subs? Should they be removed from the game? LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Dr Michael Gousmet: Charites expert on the call to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

Labour MP Phil Twyfordhas called for Destiny Church to be taken off the charities register after they targeted the LGBTQ community last weekend. Members of the church barricaded 30 people, including children, into a room during a drag-king event. Charites expert Michael Gousmet clears up confusion around the many Destiny Churches in NZ, and talks to Ryan Bridge about what justifies being deregistered. "What you've got to prove is serious wrongdoing ... the concept of serious wrongdoing is very,

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2:26

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the teacher...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

An error by the Education Ministry has meant teacher shortages for this year and last were not forecasted. The Ministry is now projecting that schools will be 1250 teachers short between 2025 and 2027. Principals and teachers' unions have had to combine classes and cancel subjects due to the shortage. PPTA President Chris Abercombie talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:36

Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on the...

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2025/02/21

A senior police officer who hit his children with a belt has been let off the hook with a formal condemnation. The officer admitted to disciplining his teenage child and his other children who are under the age of 10. Why is he still employed? Ryan Bridge asks Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson that question. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:20

Andrew Bolt: Sky News Host on Chinese navy ships off...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

Australia and New Zealand defence ministers have responded strongly to the Chinese navy ships lurking off the coast of Sydney. What is the Australian government saying? Sky News Host Andrew Bolt talks to Ryan Bridge about what their presence means. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:57

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent Chinese...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

Three Chinese warships are docked off the coast of Sydney, why? Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper answers that question, discusses Jenny Shipley's comments towards David Seymour, Winston Peters visit to China and the call to deregister Destiny Church as a charity. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:34

Jason Pine: Sports contributor on Chiefs v Crusaders,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

The Chiefs are taking on the Crusaders in Hamilton tonight, who is the favourite to win? When are the Wellington Phoenix going to impress? Sports Contributor Jason Pine joins the show to discuss what's coming up in sport over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:04

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV Boss on satellite issues and a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/21

Sky TV has taken a financial hit after satellite issues over the summer. The broadcaster has lost $1.75 million in net profit. And cricket is back on SKY after previously loosing the rights in 2019. Chief executive Sophie Maloney says ..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Sir...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/20

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump described the Ukrainian president as a 'dictator'. Starmer called Zelenskyy and told him it was 'perfectly reasonable' for the Ukraine to suspend an election amid the ongoing conflict with Russia - as the UK did the same during World War II. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer is set to meet with Trump next week in Washington DC. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/20

Farmer confidence has risen to its highest level in over a decade, rebounding from record lows in recent years, Federated Farmers says. The advocacy group has released its latest farm confidence survey, which shows falling interest rates, rising incomes and more favourable farming rules have led to the improved outlook. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:34

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/20

The Reserve Bank is urging the Government to take a hard look at Stats NZ, with a view to improving the timeliness and accuracy of key economic data. The department has been put under the microscope, with the central bank highlighting dramatic revisions to GDP (gross domestic product) as one of the reasons for a controversial reversal in its rate track in 2024. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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