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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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4:13

Judith Collins: Defence Minister says HMNZS Manawanui...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/29

Some action's already been taken to try and prevent a repeat of the HMNZS Manawanui sinking. The navy vessel went down nearly two months ago after hitting a reef during a survey of the Samoan coast. The interim Court of Inquiry report's found it was caused by a series of human errors - with the crew failing to turn off the ship's auto-pilot when they were supposed too. As they tried to slow it down, they instead accelerated faster into the reef. Defence Minister Judith Collins told Heather du

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3:16

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on getting consent to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/29

Eden Park has been granted consent to host double the number of concerts in a year. The Auckland stadium will now be able to host 12 concerts a year from six different artists. CEO Nick Sautner told Heather du Plessis-Allan promoters are delighted with the announcement. But he says they're limited to six artists under the conditions of the consent. “Over time we wanted to build a level of comfort with everyone, including public transport providers to know that we can get people to and from the

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4:30

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/29

An interim Court of Inquiry report has found the HMSNZ Manawanui’s sinking was caused by a series of human errors. The navy vessel went down nearly two months ago after hitting a reef during a survey of the Samoan coast. The report found the crew had failed to turn off the ship’s auto-pilot when supposed too, but as they tried to slow it down, they accelerated into the reef, and wasn’t until 10 minutes later when autopilot was switched off that they regained control. Newstalk ZB senior political

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5:03

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Vladimir Putin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/29

Vladimir Putin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump as an “intelligent and experienced” politician capable of finding “solutions”, as tensions ramp up between Russia and the West. The Russian President has also blamed current President Joe Biden for “creating additional difficulties” for the incoming administration, after Biden gave Ukraine permission to fire longer-range American missiles inside Russia. Trump had previously pledged to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, without saying

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3:24

Elliott Smith: Weekend Sport host on the latest in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/29

England continue to make inroads on the Black Caps in the first test match in Christchurch. New Zealand set a total of 348 early on day 2, but despite getting the top order out, Harry Brook and Ollie Pope’s partnership has frustrated the hosts. Meanwhile, five-time tennis grand slam winner Iga Swiatek has accepted a one month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, caused by contamination of her medication melatonin. Weekend Sport host Elliott Smith joined Heather du Plessis-Allan

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4:49

Tama Leaver: Curtin University Internet Studies...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/29

Questions over how Australia's ban on under 16's using social media will be enforced. Social media sites will be slapped with fines, if they fail to take reasonable steps to follow the law — which kicks in at the end of the year. But a Professor of Internet Studies says there is no instruction on how to check for age. Curtin University's Tama Leaver told Heather du Plessis-Allan the easiest way would be for companies to request some kind of government-issued identification. “We’ve added an amendment

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5:18

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

The report from the first phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response has been released. It claimed the vaccine requirements were 'applied too broadly and remained in place for too long'. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the findings in the report. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on drones being spotted...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

Over in the UK, concerns have been raised over the drones that were spotted over RAF bases in four English counties. The drones ranged in 'sizes and configurations' according to new reports. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's unclear who is behind these incidents - but experts suspect Russia is involved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:32

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the evolution of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

The year is drawing to a close and Christmas is on the horizon - meaning Black Friday is nearly upon us. The shopping event began as a one-day sale for American consumers the day after Thanksgiving, but it has since expanded around the world. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie examined the history of the sale - and revealed what consumers can expect this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:58

Rowena Duncum: The Country host on the weather's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

The recent burst of sunny weather has brought good results for New Zealand's primary sector. Flowering has surged two weeks ahead for sauvignon blanc producers in Marlborough - meaning they'll harvest earlier than expected. The Country host Rowena Duncum explains some of the other positive impacts that come with this recent burst of good weather. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:34

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

The Reserve Bank moved to cut the OCR by 50 basis points in its final decision for 2024. New Zealand's biggest banks have adjusted their floating rates accordingly - but no significant cuts have been reported yet. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:57

The Huddle: Will fake meat products ever be cool?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Covid-19 response inquiry is out - and it's very critical of the vaccine mandates and aspects of the lockdowns. Do Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins need to apologise to the country? Another plant based food manufacturer, Sustainable Foods, has gone into liquidation. Does this mean we just don't like fake meat? Will it ever

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100:19

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 November 2024, the first part of the Royal Commission into the Covid response has criticised vaccine mandates and the length of the lockdowns. Heather asks Chris Hipkins, former Health Minister, whether he thinks he should apologise for decisions made. Watercare's Mark Bourne with an update on the arsenic levels in the Waikato River, and why it took so long to tell the public about elevated levels. Plus the Huddle debates why

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5:48

Mike: former SolarZero employee reveals what went...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

More details have emerged in the wake of SolarZero’s shock liquidation, which affected 160 employees. The company revealed on Tuesday that the business was unable to continue trading, citing 'unsustainable operating losses and liquidity constraints'. Former employees have since spoken out against the company - and one of them, Mike, has unveiled some concerns ahead of a planned protest tomorrow. "The main thing we want to try and get across is - we were made redundant 4pm on Tuesday, no redundancy,

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3:25

Stuart Nash: former Labour Minister on Labour voting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

The 'captain's call' may become a thing of the past - and former Minister Stuart Nash isn't a fan. New changes impacting party policy decisions are going to a vote at Labour's conference this weekend. It would mean the leader could only change the party manifesto with sign-off from MPs and Labour's policy council. Nash says a captain's call absolutely should not be banned. He explained the Prime Minister and leader of the Opposition have more staff and a broader view than everyone else - and you've

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3:20

Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union CEO on Candace...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

The Free Speech Union is considering legal action over a far-right US commentator being banned from the country. Candace Owens promotes antisemitic conspiracy theories, has downplayed aspects of the Holocaust and has made offensive comments about Muslims. Immigration New Zealand has denied her a work visa for a speaking tour - because she was banned from Australia. Free Speech Union Chief Executive Jonathan Ayling says they think the Crown has acted unlawfully. "Yes, we'll definitely take them to

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4:03

Mark Bourne: Watercare Chief Operations Manager on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

Test results reveal drinking water in Waipā and Waikato District has slightly elevated arsenic levels - and Auckland's supply is back within safe levels. Auckland's Watercare and Hamilton City Council yesterday revealed levels were fractionally above the maximum amount in recent samples from Waikato River. Watercare's Chief Operations Manager Mark Bourne says they're tracking down the cause. "We've been able to share our results with the other agencies further up the river - and that'll help

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5:04

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader and former Covid...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

The former Covid Response Minister says our vaccine mandates during the pandemic went too far. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has received the first phase of the report from the Royal Commission Inquiry, with its 39 recommendations. It found some vaccine requirements were too broadly applied and continued too long. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he hasn't drawn any conclusions on the length, as he hasn't read fully read through the report yet. "Do I think the vaccine mandates went a

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5:25

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on senator...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe was suspended from Parliament after she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson after a row over racism erupted. Labor Senate leader Penny Wong moved the motion to oust Thorpe - with Government, coalition, Senator Hanson, David Pocock and Ralph Babet among those who voted in favour. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Thorpe was escorted out - and has refused to back down. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:10

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/28

England have brought themselves back into the game late on day one of the first cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch. Soon after removing Kane Williamson for 93 - the visitors have taken the wicket of Tom Blundell for 17 - bringing debutant Nathan Smith to the crease. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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