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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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3:41

Bruce Kendall: Howick Local Board Chair on the dirt...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/05

A grievous assault involving dirt-bike riders in East Auckland has prompted a warning from the local board and police. Footage circulating online shows a motorist being cut off and swarmed at the intersection of Pakuranga and Fortunes Roads - and getting attacked as he tried to get away. Howick Local Board Chair Bruce Kendall says this is a symptom of an international phenomenon of people being reckless. "They end up in a bit of a mob mentality and they end up doing some pretty bad things. And I

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4:13

Michael Wilson: Primary Sports Canterbury sports...

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2026/05/05

Cross-country running can be hard on Kiwi kids who aren't athletic, and some Canterbury schools have proposed an alternative solution. They're splitting the race in two, where the athletic kids will run the standard cross-country race and the ones who aren't as excited about running will take part in the 'fun-run'. Primary Sports Canterbury sports director Michael Wilson says meaningful participation is important for education and development. "Just like in the classroom, you don't give the same

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3:54

David Seymour: ACT leader on the party's plan to get...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/05

There's hope that the ACT Party's latest election promise will alleviate pressure on the wider health sector. David Seymour recently announced ACT would expand pharmacists' powers, including letting them treat more minor ailments, manage long-term medications and monitor some conditions. Seymour says most of the world is looking to better utilise their health professionals to take the load off GPs and Emergency Departments. "What's happened around the world is that pharmacists have got much greater

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3:53

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the...

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2026/05/05

The Local Government Minister says a pathway's been made for councils to fast-track reform - because they're raring to go. The Government's announced councils have three months to submit rough merger plans, for becoming unitary authorities. In November it said it would abolish regional councillors, and reform local Government over a number of years, while encouraging district councils to merge. Simon Watts says councils have been so receptive, they've invited them to fast track it. "I don't want

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5:16

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/05/05

The RMA Reform Minister says simplifying our councils is a crucial part of changes to Resource Management. The Government's today announced a fast-track amalgamation process - asking councils to submit proposals for merging with neighbours to form unitary authorities. They have three months to submit a rough plan. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this could mean going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the suspect...

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2026/05/05

A 47 year old Australian man accused of killing a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs has been remanded in custody. Jefferson Lewis was due to appear by video link but was excused, and the case adjourned until July 30. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explained why this was put on hold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:19

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Don Tricker...

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2026/05/05

Don Tricker will return to New Zealand Rugby on a permanent basis as the governing body's high performance director. He'll start in November, once he's finished commitments with the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Madi Keay: Kidney Health NZ general manager on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/05

Half of all renal services nationally are operating above capacity, with Auckland services operating at 150 percent. According to the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry survey for 2025, there's a shortage of units, meaning more people are missing out on essential care. Kidney Health NZ general manager Madi Keay says hospitals are turning to 'band-aid' solutions, including offering shifts at off-peak time slots. "We're seeing a range of other solutions being proposed, but

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4:33

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the hantavirus...

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2026/05/04

Three people have died as a result of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the WHO. The outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, and there's five more suspected cases under investigation. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the World Health Organisation is working to co-ordinate matters on board the ship. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:26

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/04

Donald Trump has floated the idea of the US guiding neutral ships out through the Strait of Hormuz, and it's made an impact on the oil markets. The Brent oil price was little changed above $108 a barrel, after falling as much as 2.4 percent at the open - below last week's $118 high. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Erica Stanford: Education Minister clarifies concerns...

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2026/05/04

Critics of the Government's new draft curriculum have raised concerns that it's skipped over some key areas, and the Education Minister is looking to clear things up. Earlier, Auckland University's Darren Powell earlier claimed knowledge vital for students' understanding of mental heath, food and nutrition and sexual education is absent from the draft. Erica Stanford says the curriculum covers health, wellness, tolerance and consent, and the Government was very careful in planning this out

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9:24

The Huddle: Is there a gender issue in politics?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/04

Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Educators have raised concerns with the Government's planned changes to school curriculums - what do we make of the backlash? Did we need these changes to fix declining achievement rates? Do the teachers have a point? Judith Collins has claimed people don't like strong women in a recent interview with Audrey Young. Do we think this

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Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/04

A health education expert says draft new curriculums don't address mental health - we get a response from Erica Stanford. You'll find out what TVNZ will charge you - for all the matches at football's World Cup. And on The Huddle, Josie Pagani and Maurice Williamson debate whether people like strong women. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:16

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is being a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/04

Judith Collins has two weeks left as an MP and she’s given an exit interview to Audrey Young at the New Zealand Herald in which she says people don’t like strong women - obviously referring to herself. Now, I don’t disagree with Judith that she is a strong woman. She’s formidable. But I do disagree with her that people don’t like strong women, because what is Helen Clark if not a strong woman? So strong, they used to say that the softest part of her was her teeth - and yet she was elected and

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6:55

Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the...

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2026/05/04

There's some concerns about cost blowouts on the new Cook Strait ferries, but Minister Chris Bishop isn't too worried. A Treasury briefing from September warned of risks costs could overtake the budgeted $1.8 billion dollars. Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says the Government's working at pace on this project and the new ferries are on their way. "It's going to be tight, there's no doubt about that. But things are going pretty well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:26

Darren Powell: Auckland University Associate Health...

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2026/05/04

There's claims the Ministry of Education hasn't delivered on key promises. Specialist teachers are slamming the draft curriculums for music, PE, science, technology and history. Auckland University Associate Health Education Professor, Darren Powell, says there are positive elements. But he says he's concerned there's too long between introducing students to concepts, and expanding them further. "When they've talked about carefully sequencing content across those 10 years, there's large gaps. It

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2:54

Melodie Robinson: TVNZ Head of Sports and Events on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/04

TVNZ has recently announced how much it'll cost Kiwis to watch all 104 matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup on TVNZ+. Ahead of the tournament starting next month, TVNZ has unveiled their new $44.95 all-tournament pass for app users. TVNZ Head of Sports and Events Melodie Robinson says the broadcaster did plenty of research on what Kiwi sports fans would be willing to pay. "We're really pleased with reactions so far, but actually, we did a whole lot of work with Kiwis, testing them on what they

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3:24

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/04

Ferry Holdings' chair insists buying two new Interislander ferries and improving docks to accommodate them won't blow out costs. In a Treasury briefing last September, officials raised concerns building portside infrastructure could exceed the budget. But chair Chris Mackenzie says that briefing was premature. "You've got to remember that this report that was done last September was done before we'd even started detailed negotiations with the ports." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:53

John Battersby: Massey University Defence and...

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2026/05/04

A warning US ships could encounter mines, missiles and small boat attacks if they try to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has announced 'Project Freedom' - a plan that will involve 15,000 service members and 100 military aircraft. Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies' John Battersby says there are many unknowns. "We can't guarantee that they can protect from that kind of attack, and that's going to weigh on commercial operators. Do we run

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5:38

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/04

A first of its kind agreement to secure New Zealand fuel. Prime Minister Chris Luxon and other ministers are in Singapore, for the signing of a fuel and food security Memorandum of Understanding. Singapore will supply us fuel in times of crisis - and New Zealand's will supply food - in a mutually beneficial deal. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the significance of this deal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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