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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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3:13

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/30

A former senior economist at the Reserve Bank is calling releasing details of who voted which way on the Official Cash Rate a 'baby step'. It's been agreed by the Minister of Finance and the Monetary Policy Committee that vote details will be released publicly if committee members are unable to come to consensus on the OCR. The charter comes into effect today. Michael Reddell says it's fairly rare for the committee not to come to a consensus, but it's a good step. "So I'm not criticising it, it's

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4:08

Helen Clark: former Prime Minister on the coalition...

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2026/04/30

Helen Clark reckons political polling's behind disagreements in the coalition. Winston Peters' office released emails showing Prime Minister Chris Luxon was advised against supporting the US and Israel's strikes on Iran. National's Nicola Willis believes Peters is playing politics - and should have informed them before releasing the emails. Willis separately accused NZ First of race-baiting in their opposition to the India free trade deal. Clark says Willis is not holding back. "New Zealand First is

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5:43

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/04/30

TVNZ's Maiki Sherman's had her access to Parliament suspended for five days, after an altercation with an MP. The decision comes after National complained to TVNZ, alleging Sherman aggressively banged on party whip Stuart Smith's office door for several minutes. TVNZ says it has a different view of events. Newstalk ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper the issue could lead to tighter rules for all reporters. "I think what you'll find as a result of all this is that Speaker Gerry Brownlee,

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4:16

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Royal...

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2026/04/30

An interim report from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has made some recommendations in order to strengthen strengthen counterterrorism responses. The commission is examining the circumstances surrounding the December 14 attack in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says some of the recommendations haven't been made public, but there's calls for a gun buyback in response to the attack. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:23

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Saudi Arabia...

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2026/04/30

LIV Golf's future could finally come to a head overnight. The Wall Street Journal report that LIV will tell players in the coming hours that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop backing the circuit after this season. Reports first emerged a fortnight ago, but LIV pushed back on those claims at the time. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:53

Michael O'Neill: Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents...

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2026/04/30

Hopes some relief for businesses will be on the cards in a public meeting to discuss the future of Mount Maunganui this evening. Mauao has been closed to the public ever since a landslide killed six holiday-makers almost 100 days ago. The Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association expects discussions tonight about allowing one route to the top of the mount. President Michael O'Neill says businesses rely on the patronage of people using the mount. He explained the same goes for

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4:16

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on King Charles...

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2026/04/29

King Charles reiterated the importance of NATO and other alliances with the US in a 'contested world' as part of his toast at a White House state banquet. Charles’s appearance before the joint session of Congress was the first royal address of this type in over 30 years -and the royals are set to spend the next couple of days in the US to mark the 250th anniversary of independence. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Trump claimed King Charles 'agreed' that Iran must not have a nuclear weapon, and

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4:07

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/04/29

The recent burst of bad weather and growing concerns about inflation have prompted Kiwis to worry about their insurance premiums going up. Insurance premiums have dropped back down and more buffers have been built since Cyclone Gabrielle, but concerns have been raised. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:15

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the...

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2026/04/29

Following the market downturn in March as a result of the Iran conflict , things appear to be more hopeful towards the end of April. The ceasefire caused a significant market rally and the S&P 500 saw a boost as a result. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:56

The Huddle: What do we think of TVNZ's conduct in the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/29

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Should the woman who almost lost her house in a liquidator mix-up be compensated, after she had to pay nearly $1800 in legal fees? What do we make of this? King Charles delivered his speech to the the US Congress as part of his state visit to America. What can we take away from this? Is Charles trying to send a

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2:24

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: TVNZ...

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2026/04/29

From the commentary I’m seeing online, it’s clear there is a perception that no one reported on the Maiki Sherman revelation because the media were protecting one of their own. I can tell you that perception is true. It’s not imagined - it is true. It is not true for Newstalk ZB. And I’m not saying that because I’m employed by Newstalk ZB; I’m saying it because I was involved in some of the phone calls around this particular - shall we loosely call it - investigation. I know we tried to publish this

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Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/29

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 29 April, 2026, we talk to a Middle East analyst about whether the UAE pulling out of OPEC will lower fuel prices. ACT accuses Ngai Tahu of demanding millions of dollars before refusing to support a gold mine project in Central Otago. Why a homeowner's changing her name after almost losing her house. And on The Huddle, Jordan Williams and Mike Munro discuss whether TVNZ should have threatened legal action in the Maiki Sherman

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6:21

Simon Court: ACT MP on Ngāi Tahu calling for Central...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/29

Concerns have been raised by iwi Ngāi Tahu over the Central Otago gold mine proposed by Santana Minerals. At a hearing of the Fast-track expert panel in Dunedin on Tuesday, Kā Rūnaka, made up of four rūnaka representing southern Ngāi Tahu hapū, said they opposed the project. ACT's Simon Court says Ngāi Tahu reportedly asked for shares in the gold mine - or for an alternative deal to be established. "From the outside looking in, some people are calling this the 'great Santana shakedown'. But that's

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3:27

Kim Dwyer: homeowner who almost lost her house on the...

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2026/04/29

A Palmerston North woman almost lost her house when a liquidator mistook her for someone else. The woman, 29-year-old army medic Kim Dwyer, was mixed-up with an Auckland company director with the same name. Dwyer says the liquidator has refused to compensate her for the $1735 she paid in legal fees. "He says that I should have contacted him, which, obviously, I don't know how I would have done that - because they didn't know I existed." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:01

James Hollings: Massey University Journalism...

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2026/04/29

Questions have been raised over the media's handling of an incident concerning TVNZ's political editor, Maiki Sherman. Reports have emerged that TVNZ threatened to sue Newstalk ZB after a producer raised questions with the state broadcaster about Sherman's alleged use of a homophobic slur. Massey University Journalism Programme Leader James Hollings says TVNZ has handled this situation poorly. "It's not a good look, really, when you're a public broadcaster, to be telling another news outlet not to

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3:28

Hayden Eastmond-Mein: NZ Drug Foundation spokesperson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/29

The Government's crackdown on the misuse of nitrous oxide appears to target the areas of most harm. The gas is increasingly becoming a health risk - particularly when it is inhaled in high quantities. Imports of the gas will soon need approval from the Director-General of Health, while large canisters, also known as nangs, will automatically be classified as psychoactive substances. The Drug Foundation's Hayden Eastmond-Mein says these canisters are the biggest issue. "Historically, nitrous oxide

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2:56

Gordon Robison: Middle East journalist on the United...

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2026/04/29

The UAE's exit from OPEC will deliver a painful blow to the oil cartel and its de-facto leader. The Gulf State is walking away from the group after nearly six decades - following longstanding tensions with Saudi Arabia. The UAE suggests this will help it meet growing global energy demand in the long term, and give it more flexibility. Middle East Analyst Gordon Robison says OPEC is already a shadow of its former self. "I think a number of the smaller countries in OPEC are beginning to be

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5:40

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/04/29

Nicola Willis has taken aim at Shane Jones' 'butter chicken tsunami' comments today, following the Government signing the NZ-India trade deal. NZ First has criticised the free trade agreement, with Winston Peters claiming both National and Labour have signed the country's future away. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the gloves were off in Parliament today, as we get closer to the election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:15

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on King Charles'...

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2026/04/29

King Charles has highlighted the special relationship between the UK and the US, while speaking at the White House State Dinner. He also addressed Congress this morning, marking only the second time a British monarch has spoken on Capitol Hill. US-UK relations have been strained since the US launched its war on Iran. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the speech was well-received, and King Charles delivered the speech with humor. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:04

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/29

Coach Rob Penney is hopeful the Crusaders will harness the energy of a stunning Super Round for Friday's blockbuster showdown against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Penney says christening the new One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha has been great for the team's spirit. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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