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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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5:02

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the mass...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/13

Members of the medical community have voiced their disapproval with the two nurses who bragged about refusing to treat Israeli patients. Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, two nurses based out of Bankstown Hospital in Sydney's south-west have been stood down - and reports claim the police have spoken to the pair. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says investigations are still ongoing - but the pair will likely never work in a Sydney hospital again. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:55

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the...

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2025/02/13

It appears boxer Joseph Parker is one win away from a shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The New Zealander challenges British fighter Daniel Dubois for the IBF title in Saudi Arabia next weekend. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the rise in...

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2025/02/13

Rising premiums are pushing more people into considering third party car insurance. The average quote for comprehensive car insurance on comparison website Quashed has increased 41 percent in the past two years. Insurance Council CEO Kris Faafoi says newer cars have more technology attached to them - which contributes to the rising insurance costs. "It depends on the individual situation - the cost of the car, who's driving it, where you're parking it, where you are. These are all factors, but it

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5:56

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ongoing...

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2025/02/12

The UK’s Labour Party has suspended 11 councillors in Greater Manchester as part of an investigation into a WhatsApp group where offensive messages were shared. These investigations have already resulted in the suspension of two other Labour MPs in the region - with Minister Andrew Gwynne losing his health portfolio. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says investigations are still ongoing - and it's not a good look for the Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the...

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2025/02/12

It's looking more likely that NZ First is on board with the new rules for foreign investors - including a shake-up for overseas buyers of property. New reports claim NZ First is set to agree to allow wealthy people to purchase homes over a certain threshold - it's rumoured to be $5 million. BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

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2025/02/12

The upcoming reporting season looks likely to reflect the tough times seen in the economy in the second half of last year, yet company 'outlook' statements may provide some optimism for the year ahead. The season – comprising mostly second-half 2024 results – gets under way this week, and it's widely expected most major companies won't do too well. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:48

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/02/12

The Government is running the ruler over the way the Accident Compensation Corporation manages its $50 billion investment portfolio. The newly appointed minister responsible for the state injury insurer, Andrew Bayly, has commissioned consultants at Willis Towers Watson to review the performance of the Accident Compensation Corporation’s investments, its governance, and the approach it takes to managing its investments. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN

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Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/12

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 February 2025, our fishing industry is in for a shake-up with catch regulations set to be loosened and cameras on boats no longer accessible to the general public. Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith is considering forcing streaming giants Netflix and Co. to produce local content. ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt reveals where she's seeing green shoots in the economy - and when we might see interest rates fall below 5 percent again

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9:04

The Huddle: Should we be worried about New Zealand's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/12

Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What do we make of Judith Collins' latest warning to the public service? She told industry leaders to show respect to taxpayers and not use so much bloated language. What do we make of this? Plans to build Wānaka’s first McDonald’s have been thrown out after the council declined the restaurant's application for

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6:19

Vittoria Short: ASB CEO on the bank's interim net...

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2025/02/12

ASB is reporting a one percent increase in net profit, for last year's second half. Profit margins remained flat, but home lending grew five percent and business and rural lending increased two percent. CEO Vittoria Short says this is a sign the economy is turning a corner for the better after a lengthy downturn. "Inflation's back in target range, we know that the OCR or interest rates are moving downwards to more neutral levels and what we can see is that our customers, who have been doing it tough

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3:35

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA Acting National Secretary...

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2025/02/12

There's some agreement with a plea from the Public Service Minister for sector bosses to be more genuine - but questions have also been raised. Judith Collins has advised public service leaders to show respect for taxpayers in their communications - and to treat the money as their own. She asks them to be sure they're not speaking 'gobbledygook', or sounding superior. PSA Acting National Secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, says she shares some opinions with Collins. "She talked about using plain English,

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3:43

Quentin Smith: Wānaka deputy mayor on the council...

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2025/02/12

A McFlurry of controversy is over in Wānaka - with a proposal for the region's first-ever McDonald's declined. The District Council has turned the fast food giant's resource application down after strong pushback from locals concerned about food waste and pollution. It planned a 450-metre site by the Mount Iron Roundabout. Deputy mayor Quentin Smith says in the proposed setting - McDonald's wasn't a good fit. He explained if McDonald's had wanted to set up in the town centre or a commercial zone,

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3:27

Andrew MacFarlane: Australian correspondent on the...

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2025/02/12

Two Sydney nurses may not yet know they've been stood down over anti-Semitic comments. A video has been posted to social media of the pair in uniform, saying they'd rather kill Israeli people than treat them. The Australian Government has launched an investigation. Australian correspondent Andrew MacFarlane says the nurses work night shifts, so may still be asleep. "So while the health department in has said they've been stood down and are likely to be fired, the pair of them might not actually know

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4:35

Lisa Futschek: Seafood NZ CEO says new proposed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/12

Seafood New Zealand says new fishery proposals will keep workers safer. Public consultation is open on loosening up on extending or reducing catch limits. The reform would also restrict access to fishing vessel camera video - to officials and the courts. Seafood NZ CEO, Lisa Futschek says the public has no need to access the footage. "Unfortunately, we see some pretty bad behaviour and attitudes towards our fishers - who are bullied and verbally and sometimes physically abused." LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:28

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2025/02/12

A report's been tabled in Parliament, recommending a Te Pati Maori MP apologise for deliberately misleading the House. In a debate in September last year,Takuta Ferris described MPs as being masters of obscuring the truth. Ferris denied an accusation he'd called MPs liars - language considered un-parliamentary - and it was referred to the Privileges Committee. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Ferris needs to apologise. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:39

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Jordan’s King...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/12

Donald Trump met Jordan's King Abdullah today, amid ongoing discussions about redeveloping Gaza and potentially reducing aid for the US-allied Arab country if it refuses to resettle Palestinians. Trump's proposal, floated one week ago, for the US to take over Gaza, move residents over and turn the war-ravaged territory into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' has been met with disapproval from various Arab nations. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says King Abdullah has also voiced disapproval with

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4:28

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Warren Gatland...

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2025/02/12

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by 'mutual agreement' after a record run of 14 straight Test defeats, the Welsh Rugby Union announced today. Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt will take temporary charge for the side’s remaining three Six Nations games against title favourites Ireland, Scotland and England. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:36

Paul Goldsmith: Media and Communications Minister on...

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2025/02/12

The Media and Communications Minister says cutting funding for NZ on Air and the Film Commission isn't on the table. The Government is asking for feedback on five proposals, aiming to help local media go up against international competitors. One includes merging the Commission and NZ on Air. Paul Goldsmith says the two categories are becoming far less distinct - and a merger could even give both more funds. "Rather than having two organisations doling it out - if you had one, that could be a more

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5:24

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government's...

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2025/02/11

Over in the UK, the Government has launched a crackdown on illegal immigrants. The Labour-led Government has revealed that since they came to power, they have deported 19,000 people out of the UK - including failed asylum seekers and illegal immigrants. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this may have been inspired by Nigel Farage's Reform Party - which is seeing a significant boost in the polls. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Brad Olsen: Infometics Principal Economist outlines...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

The Prime Minister has copped some backlash over the state of the economy during his morning media round. This follows two disappointing showings for the coalition in the polls, with Chris Luxon's standing as preferred Prime Minister taking a hit. Luxon has stayed optimistic - and Infometics Principal Economist Brad Olsen is hopeful things will turn around later in the year. "Those interest rates are coming down - but it takes a bit of time for everyone to re-fix onto them. And at the same time,

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