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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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7:22

Toni Bruce: Sports sociologist professor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/14

The top 100 highest paid athletes in the world are all men. Christiano Ronaldo holds the top spot at US$260 million last year. How can women catch up? Auckland University's Sports Sociologist Professor Toni Bruce joins the show to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:45

Gary Petley: South Waikato District Mayor on the...

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2025/02/14

Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill owner has confirmed plans to permanently end paper production. From June the change will be implemented and roughly 230 factory workers will be jobless. South Waikato District Mayor Gary Petley says the impact on the town will be ‘huge.’ LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:32

Peter Dunne: Political Commentator on David Seymour's...

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2025/02/14

David Seymour is pushing for New Zealand to adopt a four-year parliamentary term. The ACT Party leader says in a longer term, select committees would be organised differently to ensure the opposition always has a majority there. Political Commentator Peter Dunne says the government will soon put the issue to a referendum. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:23

Elliott Smith: Rugby Commentator on Super Rugby...

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2025/02/14

Super Rugby is back - can the Crusaders redeem themselves? Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith discusses major player losses, what to expect in the Blues v Chiefs match tomorrow, cricket's tri-series final tonight, the ongoing Ineos sponsorship issue and more. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:26

Jason Walls: Political Editor on Director-General of...

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2025/02/14

Another week has seen another Ministry of Health official’s resignation. Was Dr Diana Sarfati pushed out? A former defence and foreign minister is sounding the alarm about New Zealand’s position in the Pacific – should we be worried? Newstalk ZB’S Political Editor Jason Walls joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on Diana...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/14

In another downfall for the health sector, the Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati has resigned. Sarfati will leave the role “promptly.” The news comes as the Director of Public Health stepped down on Monday, following in the footsteps of Health New Zealand’s Chief Executive resigned one week ago. Former Health NZ Chair Rob Campbell joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:02

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Robert F Kennedy...

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2025/02/14

Donald Trump has announced more tariffs, and Robert F Kennedy Jr has been sworn in as Health Secretary – what will he do with his new powers? It’s Valentine's Day! Are men more romantic than women? US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:25

Leanne Otene: NZ Principals Federation President on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/14

Questionable spending by schools has been flagged by the Auditor General. According to a new report, 54 schools had spent money in ways that personally benefited their principals in 2023. Expenses include Pilates classes and even overseas family travel. New Zealand Principals Federation President Leanne Otene discusses the issue. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:57

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the concerns Kyiv...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

US President Donald Trump has confirmed talks to end the war in Ukraine will start immediately, although the US is indicating it won't regain all its territory. A prisoner exchange is also likely. Trump has also spoken with Russia's Vladimir Putin, calling the phone call 'lengthy and productive'. UK correspondent Enda Brady suspects Donald Trump is looking to win a Nobel Peace Prize - and this is what's driving this latest scheme. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the collective...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

The expanded tariff measures announced by President Donald Trump are contributing to economic uncertainty held by multiple companies, according to experts. Major trade partners, including Canada, Mexico, Australia, Brazil and the EU will likely be impacted by the incoming 25 percent tax on steel and aluminium imports into the US. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains how these changes could impact the US economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:30

Jamie Mackay: The Country host addresses backlash...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

A series of livestock sales making way for blanket afforestation on a productive hill-country station on the Hokonui Hills in Southland isn't being received well by local farmers. The Government announced changes to limit the amount of full farm to forestry conversions in December last year, with changes set to kick in by October. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the community backlash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:02

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

The Government has confirmed it plans to create more competition between the supermarkets as part of its growth plan. Finance and Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says this means potential crackdowns on pricing and helping new entrants access land and properties for development. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this scheme could include - and whether or not it could work. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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99:57

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 February 2025, the Government's teasing a potential third player in the supermarket sector that wants to come to New Zealand. Why are lawyers saying a pharma company has been ripping you off for two decades with their cold and flu meds? Plus, the Huddle debates if we need to make third party car insurance compulsory. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you

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7:12

Patrick Brockie: City Rail Link CEO on the first test...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

Managers of Auckland's City Rail Link are still shying away from naming a specific opening date, following last night's successful tests. A train made five trips through the new tunnels overnight - between Waitematā and Maungawhau Station. It started at a gruelling five kilometres an hour, but picked up the pace as technicians made their checks. CRL Chief Executive Patrick Brockie says it will open in 2026, but he won't be more specific. "The last year is complex, we've got a lot to do still and

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9:40

The Huddle: Does New Zealand need a third supermarket...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has announced some new measures designed to create more competition in the supermarket sector. Do we think this problem can be solved? Does New Zealand need a third operator? The cost of car insurance is going up so much that more owners are looking into third-party insurers to save money

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3:16

Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

Netsafe say it's encouraging tech giant Meta to prevent scams in the country. Across the ditch, social media companies are detecting and preventing such behaviour. No such protections currently apply in New Zealand - but tech giant Meta is working to introduce defences against finance and celebrity based scam ads. Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons says Meta still needs to be pushed to do more to shut down scams. "We should definitely be pushing them to do more so that we're not put in

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4:27

Tex Edwards: MonopolyWatch research director on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

There's hopes a fresh call for reform to break our supermarket duopoly brings meaningful action. Economic Growth and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced a new strategy for creating more competition. The Government is receptive to cracking down on pricing - and helping new entrants access land and properties. MonopolyWatch research director Tex Edwards says the devil will be in the details. "Because there's been an overbuild - unless it's a breakup, you're not going to get what we call price

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4:02

Sascha Dov Bachmann: Canberra law professor on Donald...

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2025/02/13

US moves to end the war in Ukraine could work in Russia's favour, according to one expert. President Donald Trump says talks will start immediately - and he's had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Commentators say it's highly unlikely Ukraine will get back its pre-war borders - a bottom line for leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Canberra law professor Sascha Dov Bachmann says Putin will tell his people any territory Russia takes is a win. "And that is the dangerous thing, that is the

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3:50

Rebecca Jancauskas: JGA Saddler director on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

A class action lawsuit launched in Auckland today questioning Johnson and Johnson cold and flu products follows similar suits worldwide. JGA Saddler has filed a suit in the High Court, claiming the producer knowingly sold an ineffective product. The US Food and Drug Administration has ruled a key ingredient in Codral, Sudafed, and Benadryl cold and flu products is ineffective when taken orally. JGA Saddler director, Rebecca Jancauskas says it's sparked a wave of legal action. "Our firm filed a claim

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5:55

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2025/02/13

Not everyone's happy about an apology from Takuta Ferris last night, delivered in Māori. In September, Te Pati Maori MP said describing MPs as 'masters of obscuring the truth' wasn't calling them liars. The Parliamentary Privileges Committee called that a contempt - and recommended he apologise. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Shane Jones called for a second apology in a language 'most Kiwis understand'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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