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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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7:34

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on DeepSeek

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

Chinese company DeepSeek is shedding light on the nations censorship and information control, and causing mass interest in doing so. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about what the AI company means for China, how it has been received in the country, and more. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:57

Jos Ruffell: Garage Project co-owner on smaller...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

A new report has found that beer makes up almost 1% of our country's GDP. Brewing accounted for $3.6 billion of our GDP last year and1.3% of the national workforce is employed in the brewing industry, but alcohol excise duties often outpace inflation, and this is having an effect on the industry. Garage Project co-owner Jos Ruffell is calling for smaller hikes in excise tax to support the industry. "Our single largest ingredient cost each month is excise tax to the government," he said. LISTEN

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12:59

Sports Huddle: Nicky Styris & Andrew Gourdie on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

Sports Journalist Nicky Styris and Sports Commentator Andrew Gourdie on the Huddle. Who will the new Warriors captain be? The Huddle throws Mitchell Barnett, James Fisher-Harris and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in the ring as contenders. The Australian Open saw runner up Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic violence allegations - does protesting have a place in sports stands? Moana Pasifika are aiming for the Super Rugby final this season, as well as a title within five years. Is this a realistic goal? And

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4:39

Paul Harvey: Compass Managing Director on the delay...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

An oven issue is responsible for delaying school lunches across Auckland today. It is another blow for the scheme that saw principals likening the meals to "dog food." Compass Managing Director Paul Harvey said the company is bringing in additional resources to ensure things run smoothly. "It's been a tough week, and really the key message is we're continuing to put in additional contingency upon a contingency to ensure that the kids get what they deserve, which is meals on time." LISTEN ABOVE.See

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3:27

Alison Paul: OceanaGold Senior Vice President on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

Resources Minister Shane Jones wants to double mining exports by 2035, claiming it will let the country reach three billion dollars in mineral exports by 2035. It comes as Coal and gold have been added to the critical minerals list in New Zealand in the hopes we can double our mineral exports in a decade. The proposal is bringing in questions of sustainability, while also positive projections for jobs. OceanaGold Senior Vice President Alison Paul joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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5:08

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Dunedin Hospital...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

Simeon Brown has confirmed plans for Dunedin's new hospital, unveiling details of the project, which will cost 1.88 billion dollars to complete. The last government had promised to build a new hospital on the old Cadbury Chocolate Factory site, but initially the National Government put those plans on hold in September because of budget fears. After looking into two alternative options, the Health Minister has today come out and announced the Government will build a new hospital on the Cadbury site

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4:22

Jason Walls: Political Editor on the school lunches...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

The quality of school lunches is the talk of the town after lacklustre images have circulated of the meals. In day 4 of the scheme, Labour's Education spokesperson Jan Tinetti made a vital error when criticising the lunches online, without realising she was referring to a school lunch meal from when Labour was in government. Dunedin is getting their new hospital - but how has Simeon Brown been 'crafty' in doing so? Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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3:56

Logan Church: US Correspondent on the Washington DC...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

More than 40 bodies have been pulled from the wreckage after last nights plane crash in Washington DC. US Correspondent Logan Church said Air Traffic Control staffing issues are being called into question in the aftermath of the crash. "There have been reports here that one controller was perhaps doing a two person job and also questions over the helicopter itself," he said. Church talks to Ryan Bridge about what has emerged so far. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:51

Jason Pine: Sports Contributor on Auckland FC sitting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

Pre-season matches are underway in Super Rugby this weekend for all six New Zealand-based sides. What has led to Auckland FC sitting at the top of the league halfway through the season? The team is set to play Macarthur FC in Auckland tomorrow. Sports Contributor Jason Pine talks to Ryan Bridge about what's to come for sport over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:17

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA Acting National Secretary on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/31

Almost half of New Zealand's public servants are working from home one day a week, according to data released by The Public Service Commission. The IRD and the Ministry for Ethnic Communities have more than 80% of their staff working from home at least once a week. Public Service Association Acting National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said it might not be a bad thing. "We want a system whereby public servants are able to work from home, where it offers a win-win for them and for the employer." LISTEN

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4:05

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Bristol potentially...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

Bristol could potentially become the first major city in England to cut their black waste bin collections down to once per month. The Green Party-led authority says this move would reduce costs and cut down on the environmental impacts - but it's not without its detractors. UK correspondent Enda Brady says residents are concerned more pests will be drawn to the area. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:16

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

There's been plenty of volatility in the tech market this week off the back of the recent DeepSeek fiasco. Despite things picking up after this week's crash, experts are still wondering what's set to happen next. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Kāinga Ora...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

Kāinga Ora has announced it will allow wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. The agency has spent the last few years using nylon carpets - citing durability and cheaper prices. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

The US Federal Reserve has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, due to stubbornly high inflation. US President Donald Trump has voiced his disapproval with this move and accused the central bank of mishandling the economy. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks this result - and explains why it's unsurprising rates were left on hold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:06

The Huddle: What's going on in Parliament this week?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We're into week one of Parliament for 2025 - and it's been a big week for race issues. Shane Jones made some questionable comments about Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March and Te Pati Māori is claiming Karen Chhour doesn't get the 'essence of being Māori'. What do we make of all this? There's been some teething issues for the revamped school lunch

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5:11

Henry Russell: ANZ economist on the US overtaking...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

Growing demand for burger meat has super-charged New Zealand's exports to the United States. The US has recently overtaken Australia as New Zealand’s second-largest export market last year, according to new Stats NZ data. ANZ economist Henry Russell says this is good news for New Zealand's beef industry, which has been hit hard by decreased demand from China. "The US market has actually overtaken China for meat exports in the past year, so that's a very positive story in the sense that we've been

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5:34

Dame Sophie Pascoe: Kiwi para-swimmer opens up about...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

Dame Sophie Pascoe believes the time is right to hang up her swimming cap and goggles. The 32-year-old is retiring as New Zealand's greatest-ever Paralympian, having won 11 gold medals since her first Games in Beijing in 2008. She says she had to take a step back from the sport after welcoming her first son - and she's keen to carry on with her next venture. "It just really felt comfortable for me knowing that I was still there with my son and my family and we were still a family unit - so that

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5:35

Ricardo Menéndez March: Green MP says Prime Minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

The Green Party has been quick to criticise their political rivals over recent objectionable comments in the House. NZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'send the Mexicans home' during a debate - and has since refused to apologise - while Winston Peters has also copped some backlash for claiming foreign-born MPs were trying to impose foreign ideas upon Parliament. Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March says Prime Minister Chris Luxon needs to hold these MPs to account and ensure similar incidents don't happen

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6:37

Karen Chhour: Minister for Children explains decision...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

The Children's Minister says saving Barnados' helpline for under-12s was a mutual decision reached with the Prime Minister. The 0800 What's Up support line and multiple other services were at risk of closure after the Government directed Oranga Tamariki to find savings last year. Now, Minister Karen Chhour has pressed pause on Oranga Tamariki reviewing such contracts. She says she didn't act because Chris Luxon became involved - but because the agency contacted her with concerns. "I'm glad they

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4:52

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/30

The Prime Minister says he hasn't spoken to two Cabinet ministers over recent remarks that were labelled racist and xenophobic. In the House, Shane Jones yelled 'send the Mexicans home' and Winston Peters told Green MPs they'd come with ideas 'foreign to our country' and suggested they show New Zealand some gratitude. Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez-March, who is Mexican, says the Prime Minister should call out such language. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Prime Minister Luxon claimed

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