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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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3:42

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the growing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/10

The Government could be willing to let more foreign investors into a summit it announced today, as demand exceeds spaces. The Prime Minister's announced the two-day event in March - designed to encourage foreign investment in New Zealand projects and industries. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the Government funded, 100-person, invite-only event is already over-subscribed. He says the focus is inviting the highest value investments and global leaders in infrastructure. "We're not going to

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2:51

Jem Aswad: Variety executive music editor reviews the...

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2025/02/10

Fresh off the back of a successful Grammy Awards sweep, rapper Kendrick Lamar played his Super Bowl half time show today. Lamar's performance happened in the midst of an ongoing defamation suit over his song Not Like Us - with Lamar getting in plenty of digs in at Drake before he performed the track. The performance also featured special appearances by Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and SZA. Variety executive music editor Jem Aswad says Lamar had to omit an infamous line from Not Like Us to

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5:52

David Seymour: ACT leader defends attempt to drive...

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2025/02/10

David Seymour is playing down criticism after he drove a 77-year-old Land Rover up the front steps of Parliament. Parliamentary security stopped the ACT leader before he got further than a few stairs. Seymour says it was just a bit of fun and he was doing it for charity - to raise money for children's heart disease. "I think if the people from 1948 were around, they'd be astonished that I got to talk on the wireless for doing this rather mundane act." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:57

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2025/02/10

The Government has unveiled its first quarterly action plan for 2025, with a focus on growth and expanding the economy. A two-day international investment summit next month is one of 40 actions in the plan, with Luxon saying he wants to encourage more investment in New Zealand. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains what projects might draw potential investors into this country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:29

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

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2025/02/10

Victorian voters in the outer-western suburban state seat of Werribee have voiced their feedback in this weekend's by-election - and they're not too happy with Labor's output. Labor had held the state seat of Werribee since 1973, but this time, both major parties received less than 30 percent of the first-preference vote. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this paints a concerning picture for Labor ahead of the upcoming federal election - as Albanese could lose seats in Victoria. LISTEN

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3:41

Anna Powles: Massey University associate professor of...

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2025/02/10

Concerns have been rising about a possible diplomatic row between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. A couple of weeks ago, Foreign Minister Winston Peters publicly admonished the President of Kiribati for refusing to engage - and diplomatic aid was put under review. Peters also recently released a harsh statement directed at Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown as Brown prepares to sign a deal in China this week - a deal New Zealand hasn't been consulted about. Massey University's Anna Powles says

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2:53

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Philadelphia...

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2025/02/10

The Philadelphia Eagles have dashed the Kansas City Chiefs' hopes of a three-peat, with a dominant 40-22 win. Quarterback Jalen Hurts scored three touchdowns - two passing and one rushing score. The win comes after the Eagles' last Super Bowl appearance two years ago, where they lost to the Chiefs. Sportstalk host Jason Pine recaps the game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 07 February 2025

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2025/02/07

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 7 February 2025, Health New Zealand Chief Executive Margie Apa calls it quits before her term is up - Health Commentator Ian Powell talks about what's gone wrong at the top level? Three vehicles have failed to stop after hitting a person on an Auckland motorway overnight... we ask why people are fleeing accidents? Cam Mitchell Athletics CEO discuss the return of the 'mile' running event for the Commonwealth Games 2026. Plus, the

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7:51

Callum Mallett: Fletcher Building handing over Sky...

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2025/02/07

Sky City says a February opening date for its International Convention Centre is prudent. The Centre was initially planned to open in 2020, but a major roof fire in 2019 - followed by the Covid-19 pandemic - set the project back substantially. Fletcher Building will now hand it over in June. Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallett says the next stage of commissioning and operational work will take several months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

Cam Mitchell: 1,500m race to be replaced with...

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2025/02/07

Medal events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have been announced - and there's a surprising change to a popular race. The 1,500 metre race will be replaced by a returning event - the Commonwealth Mile. The Mile was last run in 1966, where New Zealand had two athletes compete. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:17

Lance Burdett: Man fatally hit three times on motorway

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2025/02/07

Three drivers who fatally hit a man walking on Auckland's South-Western Motorway are being urged to come forward. Not one stopped, despite striking the man after he entered the northbound Dominion Road offramp about 1:30am. Former Police Detective Lance Burdett says it's highly unusual to have three vehicles not stopping. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:06

Ian Powell: Control style of Health NZ makes CEO...

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2025/02/07

Relationship issues and organisational structure are thought to be contributing factors to Health NZ CEO Margie Apa's resignation. She's left the job six months early - saying a different leadership approach is needed. Health commentator Ian Powell says Apa's relationship with Health Commissioner Lester Levy was untenable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Wayne Mapp: Concerns low ammunition will impact...

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2025/02/07

BussinessDesk reports sources say supply issues meant the country got down to its last 50 rounds of artillery ammunition. NZDF is adamant it has the stock it needs - but isn't answering whether supplies got so diminished. Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says if stocks get too low, training stops. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:38

Francesca Rudkin: We owe our first responders as much...

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2025/02/07

This week another police officer was struck by a vehicle, this time in Huntly. The officer suffered moderate injuries. It comes after the horrible New Year's Day incident in which Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was killed and another officer injured after being struck by a vehicle in Nelson. Police Minister Mark Mitchell said on the Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning, Police and first responders are increasingly dealing with violence. Not just here in New Zealand, but globally as well. It's good to

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the death toll from...

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2025/02/05

A mass shooting in Sweden has left 11 dead, with many more still in hospital after the attack. A gunman opened fire at an adult education centre in the city of Örebro, west of Stockholm - and police have yet to discover any links to gangs or organised crime. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the suspected assailant was among the dead, and investigations are still ongoing into a motive. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert...

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2025/02/05

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reported its latest financial earnings - and the investors aren't thrilled. Shares reportedly dropped 7 percent after the company posted a slight miss in expected revenue. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacked the market factors behind this drop. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:57

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand's...

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2025/02/05

Air New Zealand has confirmed it is looking into developing a new luxury lounge for frequent flyers. The airline is staying tight-lipped about what these plans entail - but the idea was floated during a presentation for investors during their Investor Day late last year. Aviation commentator Irene King says Air New Zealand's existing lounges tend to crowd out during peak times - and the airline might be looking to address that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:15

The Huddle: Does the Koru lounge need upgrading?

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2025/02/05

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners 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! A new article out in the Herald today revealed TJ Perenara left the All Blacks in the dark about his controversial haka from the end of 2024. How problematic is this? US President Donald Trump has claimed the US should be taking over Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced support for this

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99:40

Full Show Podcast: 05 February 2025

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2025/02/05

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 5 February 2025, Donald Trump says the US is going to take over Gaza after meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ryan Bridge asks international relations professor Robert Patman if we should believe it's going to happen. The bombshell revelation from a group of scientists who believe that convicted child murderer Lucy Letby didn't kill any babies. Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on his scoop revealing members of

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/02/05

The Government is talking up the fact it’s exploring ways of making the tax system more business-friendly, with details of potential changes to be unveiled at the May 22 Budget. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is wary that at 28 percent, New Zealand’s corporate tax rate is above the OECD average of 24 percent. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny speculates what the Government might be planning ahead of this year's Budget. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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