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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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5:01

Dr Richard Sullivan: Health NZ chief clinical officer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/18

Health NZ is pushing back against the claims patients in Porirua have beendeclined specialist appointments based on their body mass indexes. A group of Porirua GPs have claimed their patients had been rejected for general and orthopaedic surgeries based on BMI - and they fear it's a tactic to manage waiting lists. Health NZ's Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Richard Sullivan, has stepped up to deny these claims. "We're not using what we call body mass index, which is really a combination of someone's

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6:09

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Sir...

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2025/02/17

Sir Keir Starmer would put British troops in Ukraine to help guarantee a peace deal. The US and Russian Presidents are holding talks on the war - but excluding EU nations, including Ukraine. Starmer's said lasting peace is essential to deterring future aggression by Vladimir Putin - and he doesn't take putting British servicemen and women in harm's way lightly, but he'll do what it takes to guarantee Ukrainian security. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's fears about what Putin will take in a

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3:48

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/02/17

A2 Milk has upped its first-half net profit by 7.6 percent - overtaking expectations - and announced its first dividend of 8.5 cents a share. Its infant milk formula (IMF) sales grew by 7.2 percent, led by its English label, which was up 13 percent, while China label sales were 2 percent higher. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the factors behind this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company's...

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2025/02/17

One of our largest freight companies says it's yet to see economic green shoots. Freightways is reporting a 6.5 percent increase in profit in the six months to December. But it's dealing with lower volumes per customer in New Zealand. CEO Mark Troughear explained the result is down to winning new customers, and its Australian arm's performance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:02

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister reveals...

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2025/02/17

The Economic Growth Minister says she's had another supermarket express their interest in setting up shop here. Nicola Willis has repeated the call we need more competition to pressure prices. Speaking last week, she said there's been some expressions of interest from overseas, but would not say who or how many, Willis says since then, she's had another potential player get in touch. She explained it was someone who contacted her office directly, saying they had a potential proposal to enter the

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9:58

The Huddle: Are we all getting sick of QR codes in...

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2025/02/17

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's now up to the Minister whether or not to deport an 18-year old NZ-born Indian teenager. His parents are here illegally and are also set to be deported. What do we think about this case? The Destiny Church crowd made headlines again after they crashed a drag storytime event at a West Auckland library over the weekend? What can we

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Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2025

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2025/02/17

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 February 2025, US and Russian negotiators are set to begin peace talks to end the war in Ukraine - without involving Ukraine. Former Special Counsel for the US Department of Defence Jeffrey Pryce speaks to Ryan Bridge about his experience negotiating with Russia, and Tenby Powell from Kiwi aid charity Kiwi K.A.R.E on what kind of a deal would be acceptable to Ukrainians. Economist Robert MacCullough with an unpopular opinion -

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2:57

Alastair McClymont: immigration lawyer on NZ-born...

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2025/02/17

A New Zealand-born Indian teen facing deportation has been granted a brief reprieve. It's now been paused, as Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk decides whether Daman Kumar will be sent to India, a country he's never visited. The 18-year-old's parents have been overstayers for more than two decades - with the three told to leave the country or face deportation. Kumar's lawyer, Alastair McClymont, says his parents are responsible for their situation, and they need to face up. "But Daman - what

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2:59

Mike Egan: Restaurant Association President on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/17

Kiwi diners have mixed feelings on replacing human service with technology, with many preferring face-to-face interaction. Those 46 and older showed negativity towards QR code and app-based ordering, with half 18-to-35-year-olds neutral on the topic. Restaurant Association president Mike Egan says many diners prefer the tactile experience of using a menu they don't have to scroll through. He also explained there were other issues that could impact workers as well - as kitchens could be slammed if

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2:56

Robert MacCulloch: Auckland University economics...

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2025/02/17

An economics expert says cutting the Official Cash Rate is unwarranted. The Reserve Bank is set to release its first 2025 OCR decision on Wednesday. Many economists are predicting a 50 basis point cut - from 4.25 percent to 3.75. Auckland University economics professor Robert MacCulloch says the bank's only meant to focus on inflation, which is already on target. "They're not looking at the inflation rate - it's exactly at 2 percent. But they're panicking about the state of the economy, that's the

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3:55

Tenby Powell: Kiwi K.A.R.E founder on the concerns...

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2025/02/17

There's concerns the US and Russia are having peace talks without involving anyone else - including Ukraine. Ukraine's European allies are set to gather in Paris for an emergency summit on the war tomorrow. It comes as a US envoy is expected to meet Russian officials for the first time in Saudi Arabia later this month. Kiwi K.A.R.E founder Tenby Powell says this is a stark example of geopolitical injustice. "One would hope the Saudis, who are hosting this meeting, would have the presence of mind to

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6:45

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2025/02/17

There's renewed calls to evaluate Destiny Church's charitable status and tax treatment after their actions last weekend. Followers of Destiny Church - the religious movement spearheaded by Hannah and Brian Tamaki - stormed an Auckland library on Saturday to protest a drag king reading to children. Followers of the church then disrupted Auckland's rainbow parade - actions Auckland's mayor calls thuggery. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says they intimidated public officials - and the Government will be

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4:47

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Peter...

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2025/02/17

Peter Dutton has vowed to 'deal with' insurers if they do not drop premiums in higher risk areas. The devastating floods in north Queensland have drawn attention to the fact that many Australians that live in disaster-prone areas are struggling to secure affordable insurance - and this will likely escalate as climate change ramps up. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says insurance premiums are skyrocketing year on year - and many are struggling to afford them. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:00

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/17

Motivation for revenge has inspired Auckland FC to yet another win in football's men's A-League. A pair of quick goals to end the first half has helped the league-leading Black Knights to a 2-nil win over Western United in blustery conditions just outside of Melbourne. Sportstalk host Jason Pine recaps the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:44

Jeffrey Price: Former US Defence Department official...

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2025/02/17

Trump's advisers are on their way to Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations with Russia to end the war with Ukraine - but Ukraine appears to have been left out of the discussion. European leaders are determined to not get left behind, with an emergency summit set to take place in France between European and NATO leaders. Jeffrey Price, a former US Defence Department official, doubts a deal will be reached without Ukraine taking part in discussions. "There's going to have to be a conversation between the

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10:16

Sports Huddle: Nick Bewley & Clay Wilson

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/14

Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson and Sports JournalistNick Bewley talk all things Super Rugby: The impact of Will Jordan and Scott Barrett, the team they predict will loose. Over to Australia, Joe Schmidt has abandoned his role as coach, can the All Blacks take him on? With the Blues, Warriors, Breakers, Auckland FC, and Moana Pasifika, can Auckland support another sporting franchise? The Huddle discusses it all and more. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Full Show Podcast: 14 February 2025

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2025/02/14

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 February 2025, there’s more upheaval in the health sector with the Director General of Health being the third high profile resignation in just a week. Concerns about schools inappropriate spending - we'll take you through some questionable receipts. Plus, Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge speaks to Andrew Dickens ahead of the first Super Rugby game of the season. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every

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6:20

Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders boss on the start of...

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2025/02/14

The first Super Rugby Pacific game is kicking off tonight. Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge joins the show to discuss the season and the changes his team has made. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the suspected attack...

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2025/02/14

German Counter-terrorism officers have taken over the investigation into the incident yesterday in which a car drove into a crowd in Munich. At least 30 people were injured, some in critical conditions. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey discusses the suspected attack, the senior UK minister reported to have exaggerated her work experience, and the price people are paying for being single in the UK. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:10

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the Cook...

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2025/02/14

Cook Island’s Prime Minister Mark Brown is in China as a deal is being signed between the two country’s. Has China spoken about what the deal involves? Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis discusses the deal, growing fears of a trade war between China and the US, and how Asia is responding to reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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