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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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4:41

Andrew Murray: Fonterra Chief Financial Officer on...

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2024/12/05

Dairy giant Fonterra hasraised its forecast milk price payout to a midpoint of $10 - the second rise in less than a month. The company says this new forecast reflects strong international demand, particularly from China and Southeast Asia. Fonterra's CFO Andrew Murray says this news has been received positively by farmers. "US production is very flat and European production is down - so the demand from imports is pretty good from our perspective and we've had a strong start to the season as well."

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9:06

Richard Marles: Australian Deputy Prime Minister and...

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2024/12/05

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister - and Defence Minister - says it's time to strengthen the relationship with New Zealand. The Foreign and Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Australia are meeting tomorrow. Australia's Richard Marles says in terms of relationships - his country's had more dialogue with China and reinstated trade, but there are also significant security anxieties. "This is a time to be doubling down with friends - so many other countries in the region face the same challenges, but

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4:34

David Moffett: former NZ Rugby chief executive on...

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2024/12/05

France has reportedly decided it’s not in their best interest to take a test against the All Blacks in the United States next year. Last week, it was revealed NZR was considering moving an All Blacks home test against France next year to the US as a potential test double-header with England and the USA Eagles. However, French Rugby Federation president Florian Grill today revealed that all three tests of the July tour will be played in New Zealand. Former NZ Rugby chief executive David Moffett says

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3:55

Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister...

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2024/12/05

The Government is looking to crack down on merger rules. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is reviewing the Commerce Act - which could lead to blocking more proposed mergers and acquisitions. It's also hoping to give the Commerce Commission more teeth. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayley says they're making sure the laws are fit for purpose. "We've got a number of industries where we've got a small number of players who've got very significant market shares - and

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4:14

Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister on the...

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2024/12/05

The Government has faith it will hit its target of 500 new police officers by next November - despite the new Commissioner's scepticism. Richard Chambers says because he refuses to lower the quality of trained officers, June 2026 is a more realistic deadline. Associate Police Minister Casey Costello says she has no reason to believe the date should shift. "I've been reassured that we are on track, that we are working hard - we have a massive recruitment pipeline, the biggest that they've ever seen

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5:48

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/12/05

The Trade Minister appears to be tempering expectations on delivering a free trade deal with India. Pre-election, National promised to get an agreement within its first term. Todd McClay has met his Indian counterpart six times this year - and the Prime Minister had a sit-down meeting with President Modi in October. NewstalkZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says McClay won't confirm if this goal will be met within the Government's first term. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:58

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

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2024/12/05

Spotify has released its annual Wrapped results for 2024 - and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese copped a bit of backlash after he shared his. Albanese posted his list to social media this morning, showing his top songs were Australia by G Flip, Letting Go by Angie McMahon, Still Have Room by Hockey Dad, Pedestal by Lime Cordiale and Get Me Out by Stingray. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the internet has had mixed reactions to the Prime Minister's post. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:44

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

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2024/12/05

The Wellington Phoenix are readying themselves for a raucous reception in Saturday's return Kiwi football derby against Auckland FC. One section of the sold out 26,000-seat Mt Smart Stadium has been dedicated to Phoenix fan group Yellow Fever. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what fans can expect ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Lesley Harris: First Home Buyers Club director on the...

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2024/12/05

One in three first home buyers in New Zealand have received financial help from the Bank of Mum and Dad, new reports claim. A Kiwibank study has found high property prices are keeping young people out of the market - meaning more Gen Z and millennial buyers have turned to parental support to get on the ladder. Lesley Harris from the First Home Buyers Club says the Bank of Mum and Dad remains the nation's biggest lender for young buyers. "We're seeing such a massive disparity between people's incomes

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6:28

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Chancellor Rachel...

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2024/12/04

Over in the UK, the new Covid corruption commissioner has launched his first investigation into PPE fraud. Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointed Tom Hayhoe to recoup billions in fraudulent contracts. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there was significant demand for PPE during the pandemic - and an investigation was needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio...

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2024/12/04

It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025. The reduced interest rates could lead to a better outlook for investors going forward, according to new reports. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:44

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/12/04

The Government has unveiled plans to reduce the amount aggrieved employees can be compensated by their employers – to zero in some cases. Minister Brooke van Velden has detailed proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act, which are aimed at giving egregious employers more power in disputes with employees, who have behaved badly themselves. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains how these changes could impact businesses and workers alike. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:48

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on international...

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2024/12/04

Good news for New Zealand's universities - international students enrolments are back up again. There were 73,535 international enrolments between January to August 2024, up 24 percent compared to the same period last year. Universities NZ CEO Chris Whelan says a majority of these enrolments are coming from China or India - but other countries are contributing too. "We would like to grow in other markets... that's a set of ongoing conversations we'll be having, particularly with ministers and our

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7:49

The Huddle: Should Ayesha Verrall's accusations be...

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2024/12/04

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour's Ayesha Verrall raised a few eyebrows after she accused Health Commissioner Lester Levy of 'cooking the books' in his previous DHB rules. Should we take these accusations seriously? Kāinga Ora has ruled out putting wool carpets in its houses - because it's more expensive than nylon alternatives. There's plenty of disappointment from

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Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2024

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2024/12/04

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 4 December 2024, Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Labour's Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall is refusing to apologise for accusing Health Commissioner Lester Levy of "cooking the books". Levy is considering defamation action. The science community is outraged after the Government decided that the Marsden Fund will no longer support research in the humanities and social

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6:44

Todd McClay: Minister of Agriculture on the...

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2024/12/04

The Government has introduced new legislation set to limit the amount of full farm to forestry conversions. The rule changes will stop Category 1 to 5 land being converted into forestry - and those with Category 6 land will only be allowed to convert 15,000 hectares. Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay says National had promised voters these changes were coming - and took the full year to make sure they were implemented properly. "We're putting a moratorium in place so there can be no full

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6:06

Ayesha Verrall: Labour health spokesperson defends...

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2024/12/04

Labour's Ayesha Verrall has stepped up to defend her accusations against Health Commissioner Lester Levy. Levy - who was brought in to replace the agency's board after financial concerns were raised - is being grilled by MPs for the organisation's Annual Review. Verrall accused Levy of having 'a reputation of cooking the books' - citing examples of past roles. She says recent accounts have been presented in a 'non-conventional' way. "That's exactly what I'm saying - this is pretty fishy. You have

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5:31

Nicola Gaston: MacDiarmid Institute co-director on...

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2024/12/04

There's strong opposition from the science community to the new Government approach to research funding. The Science, Innovation and Technology Minister is refocusing the Marsden Fund on core science projects, disbanding its humanities and social sciences panels. Minister Judith Collins says it's to prioritise research of economic, environmental, or a health benefit to New Zealand. MacDiarmid Institute co-director Nicola Gaston says it entirely defeats the Marsden Fund's purpose. "It is equitable

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3:23

Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Tingjun Cao...

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2024/12/04

Chinese national Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murdering Yanfei Bao. The Christchurch woman's body was found in a shallow grave this year - more than a year after going missing. Cao killed Bao after a private property viewing - before trying to dispose of evidence and leave the country. Newstalk ZB's Emily Ansell has been at court. She says the jury deliberated for just over an hour-and-a-half on Cao's guilt. "He left as he walked in this afternoon - with his hands behind his back, his head

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3:41

Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on the 'unreasonable'...

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2024/12/04

The Chief Ombudsman says the Ministry of Social Development's payment scheme for survivors of abuse is 'unreasonable'. Peter Boshier's expressed the opinion after a complaint by a law firm representing 1000 claimants. He says the Ministry’s criteria for accepting claims is too narrow, and there's no clear way for people to review refused claims. "We've found that aspects of this are unreasonable, the basis upon which decisions were being approached not clear, what was being taken into account not

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