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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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5:25

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/02/04

Mexico's ambassador met with Winston Peters at Waitangi today following last week's infamous comments made by Shane Jones. The NZ First MP made headlines after he called out 'send the Mexicans home' in Parliament. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper outlined the mood before the meeting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:31

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on NSW...

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2025/02/04

Jo Haylen has quit as the New South Wales transport minister after it was revealed she used a ministerial car for personal purposes. It recently emerged that Haylen had asked her chauffeur to take her and some friends to a winery lunch on the Australia Day holiday weekend in a 13-hour 446km round-trip. It was also reported that Haylen used a taxpayer-funded driver to ferry herself and her children from Caves Beach to Sydney for weekend sporting events. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this

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4:02

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Super Rugby...

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2025/02/04

Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley feels they've landed on the best possible format for the competition's new Player of the Year award. Captains and coaches will vote on their top three players from the opposing team on a 3, 2, 1 basis after every match. The votes from each game and an updated leaderboard will be published on the competition website and social media channels every Tuesday during the season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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7:32

Simon Watts: Climate Minister confirms commitment to...

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2025/02/04

The Climate Minister is reiterating support for climate targets. Act leader David Seymour's suggested New Zealand could pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement - following the lead of the US President. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says questions need to be asked if large nations aren't signed up. Climate Minister Simon Watts says we need to do all we can to meet climate targets. "We've set a target which we believe is aligned with allowing us to do and achieve our economic growth ambitions - but

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4:57

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Luis Rubiales going...

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2025/02/03

The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, is set to go on trial later today. Rubiales stands accused of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso, in a case which has fed into wider discussions about sexism and consent. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains what we can expect in this case. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:12

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/02/03

President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China - and the markets took a tumble overnight. Canada and Mexico are facing 25 percent tariffs and China will be hit by a 10 percent tariff. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:15

Scott Brown: former US ambassador to New Zealand on...

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2025/02/03

One expert believes the US could potentially establish a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. Donald Trump is set to meet with the leaders of Canada and Mexico after both nations revealed they planned to impose their own tariffs in response to the President's newest scheme. Former US ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says he hasn't heard any plans to impose tariffs on New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:43

The Huddle: Are Luxon's Waitangi Day plans a cowardly...

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2025/02/03

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Palmerston North City Council is looking to ban fizzy drinks from eight venues - including sports stadiums. They claim it's to 'promote healthier lifestyle choices for residents and visitors'. Do we think this is a good idea - or is it overreach? Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to be spending Waitangi Day in the South Island -

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9:43

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints at upcoming...

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2025/02/03

More details could be coming this week about the procuring company for the Interislander ferries. In December last year, the Government announced it would set up a company to procure the ferries, freeing up Kiwirail. It's committed to a March deadline. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she believes Minister-in-Charge Winston Peters has a handle on the process - and will be incorporating once the directors are appointed. She says her alternative procurement plan is ready to go as a fallback. "The

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Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2025

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2025/02/03

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 3 February 2025, Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to Ryan Bridge as fears of a US trade war grow bigger. Also, Trump insider and former US Ambassador to New Zealand, Scott Brown reveals how to deal with Trump and why an FTA might actually be a possibility. Loud gasps at the Grammys - why did Kanye West's girlfriend turn up naked? Plus, the Huddle debates whether Palmerston North council has lost the plot looking to ban sugary

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4:33

Sean Mandell: LA entertainment correspondent recaps...

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2025/02/03

The 67th Grammy Awards took place today - and plenty of the biggest names in music got to take home some awards and accolades. Chappell Roan won the Grammy for best new artist, Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' scored record of the year and song of the year, and Beyoncé took home album of the year for Cowboy Carter - a career first. The ceremony took place a month after the LA wildfires began, with plenty of tributes paid to the ongoing relief efforts. The event wasn't without controversy either, with

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2:39

Brent Barrett: Palmerston North City Councillor...

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2025/02/03

One councillor's standing by a proposed fizzy drink ban, despite community pushback. Palmerston North City Council has proposed to include Central Energy Trust Arena in its sugary drinks ban - among other venues. The council says the draft policy's aim is to promote a healthy lifestyle. Councillor Brent Barrett says he knows pushing for the right thing isn't always popular. "We know there's a direct line between sugar and the kind of pressure that comes on our health system through rotting teeth,

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6:02

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/02/03

The Prime Minister's revealed he'll be spending this year's Waitangi Day in the South Island. Chris Luxon is not visiting the Treaty Grounds this week - he's instead sending a Ministerial delegation including Erica Stanford, Tama Potaka, Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell. Luxon's office has this morning revealed he'll celebrate the public holiday with Ngāi Tahu, at Banks Peninsula's Onuku Marae. Luxon's previously said not all Prime Ministers commemorate the day at the Waitangi grounds - and he plans

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4:42

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

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2025/02/03

Northern Queensland floods are yet to reach predicted levels. Parts of the north-east have had about a metre of rain since Friday, and a woman died when a rescue boat capsized - and parts of Townsville are evacuating. Authorities claim the rain is currently easing - but the worst is still to come. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says many residents have battened down the hatches to prepare for more extreme weather. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:59

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the NFL expanding...

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2025/02/03

Melbourne is closing in on securing a NFL regular season game in 2026. The Herald Sun reports that Melbourne has beaten Sydney to the race to win hosting rights for the first competitive NFL game to be played down under. The two cities had been jostling in recent months, but it's understood the first game will be set down for the Melbourne Cricket Ground in October next year - and will be a multi-year agreement. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains what this could mean for the future of the sport

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3:08

Vanessa Horne: Commerce Commission General Manager of...

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2025/02/03

Bed, Bath & Beyond has been fined $230,000 for selling more than 27,000 products without proper labelling or instructions. The company sold 3700 sets of children's pyjamas without fire-hazard labels - and more than 23,000 hot water bottles without safe usage instructions. The General Manager accepts responsibility, but notes no products were found to have physical faults. The Commerce Commission's Vanessa Horne says it takes safety issues seriously - especially on products for children. "There's

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5:09

Todd McClay: Trade Minister warns Donald Trump's...

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2025/02/03

New Zealand's Trade Minister isn't speaking out against Donald Trump's tariffs just yet, but admits they'll impact Kiwi businesses. The US President has imposed tariffs between 10 to 25 percent on Canada and Mexico. Canada is slapping levies on US goods in response, and Mexico's threatening to do the same. Todd McClay says his focus is on our relationship with the US. "We are talking to them about the importance of our relationship and how balanced the trade is - and we're just going to keep doing

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4:32

Kate Ross: Swivel Careers founder on the rise in...

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2025/02/03

There's belief the job market is tougher for teens without any experience than ever before. Hawke's Bay local Kaitlin Elsworth has spent two years searching for her first paid job. The 18-year-old says rejection letters usually blame it on a lack of experience. Swivel Careers founder Kate Ross says that's always the hardest aspect for teens - but they shouldn't give up. "I encourage people of that young age to actually walk in and present themselves, because it's far better to be seen in person than

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Full Show Podcast: 31 January 2025

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2025/01/31

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 January. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Gail Downey: UK Correspondent on the new criminal...

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2025/01/31

People smuggling is seeing a crackdown in the UK after roughly 37,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year. The new criminal offence will see tough consequences for individuals involved in any part of the journey, including preparation. In retail news, retailers are saying shoplifting has become out of control in Britain. UK Correspondent Gail Downey said, "thieves have become so bold they even clear whole shelves in full view of customers and staff, and you might see some of these

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