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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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4:19

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/22

An airline group is casting doubt on demand for sending long-haul flights into Wellington Airport. The Airport's announced a $500 million five-year upgrade plan – whichincludes extending its runway. It will let bigger planes land – with hopes it'll attract non-stop flights from Asia and Los Angeles. Board of Airline Representatives chair Cath O'Brien told Heather du Plessis-Allan it costs a lot to fly to New Zealand. “If I look at air services demand for New Zealand in total, I don’t see any real

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2:24

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/22

Tell you what, it’s a tough time to be the UN. I can’t help but feel that the UN’s credibility is increasingly on the line at the momentwith how often it’s being ignored. Take for example what’s just happened overnight: the International Criminal Court – which was set up through the UN and endorsed by the UN's General Assembly – has issued an arrest warrant for the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. That's ballsy. That's the first time they’ve gone after a world leader who is democratically elected

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5:33

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the possible response...

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2024/11/21

European allies of Ukraine are bracing for a response from Russia. Ukraine has fired US, and now UK-made missiles into Russian territory. UK correspondent Enda Brady says all eyes are on Putin's possible response. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:29

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nvidia's...

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2024/11/21

Nvidia's reported third-quarter earnings have surpassed expectations - and left the chip maker feeling optimistic about its future. The company's earnings delivered a better-than-expected forecast for the next quarter. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:44

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Denmark agreeing to...

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2024/11/21

Denmark has agreed on how to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions - including flatulence/farting/burping by livestock. This comes after months of negotiations between the country’s major parties, farmers, the industry, trade unions and environmental groups. From 2030, farmers will have to pay a levy of 300 kroner per tonne of methane (as per carbon dioxide equivalent) on emissions from livestock including cows and pigs, which will rise to 750 kroner in 2035. The Country's Jamie

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2:59

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate. Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if the Bank will cut as high as 75 percent. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the odds. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

The Huddle: Will the gang patch ban make a difference?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Erica Stanford raised a few eyebrows after she allegedly called Labour's Jan Tinetti a 'stupid b....' in Parliament. Jan Tinetti says this is proof the rules of the House need to be enforced. What do we make of this? The gang patch ban is officially in force today - do we think this will make a difference? 15 economists have signed an

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Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 21 November 2024, the Director-General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati speaks to Heather about new advice on the use of puberty blockers - essentially there's no evidence they're safe or effective. "Stupid b***"! Labour MP Jan Tinetti tells Heather why she decided to complain about Education Minister Erica Stanford calling her a bitch in Parliament. Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath on whether it's hypocritical to invest in fossil fuel

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7:44

Catherine McGrath: Westpac chief executive defends...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

Westpac has been accused of hypocrisy over punishing Kiwi farmers for their emissions while investing in fossil fuels. Westpac is among the major banks that introduced emissions reduction targets for farmers - including reducing the emissions intensity of the dairy farms it finances in Australia and New Zealand. However, these targets translate into Westpac Australia allowing Australian dairy farmers to continue producing more CO2-equivalent emissions per tonne of milk than New Zealand dairy

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3:59

Maria Foy: parenting blogger explains why she's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

As social media advances, some parenting influencers have pulled back on posting their kids for fear of their digital footprint and other safety concerns. The founder of Happy Mum Happy Child,Maria Foy, revealed she's pivoted from her 'mumfluencer' brand and stopped posting her kids as they've gotten older and voiced concern about the consequences. Foy says kids deserve their privacy - and she doesn't feel comfortable sharing their intimate moments as teenagers. "Now they're coming up to a point

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4:05

Jan Tinetti: Labour MP accuses Education Minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

Labour's Jan Tinetti says consequences for rule-breaking in the House should apply across the aisle. Tinetti claims Education Minister Erica Stanford called her a 'stupid b....' after a fiery exchange during Question Time. Stanford withdrew and apologised. Last week, Labour's Willie Jackson was forced to leave the House when he wouldn't apologise for calling David Seymour a liar. Tinetti says it's fair to also call out Stanford. "Willie got thrown out of the House by the Speaker for that. So, you

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3:10

Ganesh Nana: former Productivity Commission Chair on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

Experts are warning the Government's policies designed to reduce the deficit and bring down inflation are worsening the impact of the recession on households and businesses. Former Productivity Commission Chair Ganesh Nana has led group of 15 economists who've written to the Prime Minister claiming spending cuts are harming the economy. Nana explained that fiscal policy should not be targeting inflation. "We want fiscal policies to do other things, which is to focus on that external debt that seems

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3:44

Dr Diana Sarfati: Director-General of Health on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

The Director-General of Health says she expects puberty blocker prescriptions to continue to fall. The Ministry of Health has released an evidence brief showing a lack of quality evidence backing their effectiveness and safety for gender dysphoria. It says they should be prescribed by a clinician experienced in gender-affirming care, in a team offering wide support. Dr Diana Sarfati says use was already declining. "The peak prescription for puberty blockers was around 2021- and in the last couple of

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5:23

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

Labour's Jan Tinetti has accused Education Minister Erica Stanford of using derogatory language in the House. Stanford was forced to apologise, after the Speaker was made aware of the minister using unparliamentary language. Tinetti claimed to reporters Stanford called her a stupid B-word. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Stanford withdrew and apologised - a clear admission of guilt. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Melbourne...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

A Melbourne teen has died in Thailand after drinking a suspected methanol-laced cocktail in Laos. Bianca Jones is the fourth person to die associated with the poisoning, along with one American and two Danish tourists. Her friend is still critically ill. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says reports claim the liquor bottles may have been topped up with methanol as a cost-saving measure. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

There's plenty for Scott Robertson to ponder ahead of the final All Blacks team naming of the year. The New Zealand side is expected to face off against Italy this coming Sunday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:36

Dr Kate Hadwen: Pymble Ladies’ College Principal on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/21

An Australian school is taking a unique approach to educating students about social media and internet safety. Pymble Ladies’ College has launched a 'Wise Phones' initiative that gives students in Years 4 to 8 age-appropriate smartphones that block social media and the internet until they reach Year 10 or 16 years of age. Principal Dr Kate Hadwen says it's important to teach kids about the technology slowly as they age - rather than banning phones outright. "It's a little bit like learning to swim -

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3:45

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Liam Payne's funeral...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/20

The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne will be held in a private ceremony in the Midlands, UK. Payne died on October 16th after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aries. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Payne's former bandmates will make an appearance - but his family have kept the details private so the fans don't gatecrash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:13

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/20

More and more surgical procedures around the world are being carried out by trained robots. The latest field to benefit from the use of robotic technology is orthopaedic surgery - an area with plenty of room for growth as the population ages. Milford Asset Management analyst Deborah Lambie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/20

A senior Reserve Bank official has taken aim at the big banks and accused them of stifling innovation and competition by underinvesting in technology. Addressing delegates at a Payments NZ conference on Tuesday, the banking regulator’s director of money and cash, Ian Woolford, claimed there was a role for better regulation to push banks to keep up with their peers overseas. But the banks have pushed back - with Westpac head Catherine McGrath saying regulations were holding the banks back. NZ Herald

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