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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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4:28

Michael Johnston: NZI Senior Research Fellow on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/29

Scrapping NCEA is seen as a chance to highlight the importance of the trades. A New Zealand Initiative report argues replacing the main secondary school qualification could be a chance to help ease skills shortages in construction and healthcare. Its calling for subjects to be designed with industry boards and students in mind. NZI Senior Research Fellow Dr Michael Johnston says there's hundreds of apprenticeships available, and more students should be given 'industry training' for the trades. "It

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3:31

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

King Charles and Queen Camilla spent the day with the Trumps at the White House, beginning their four-day US state visit. The royal visit follows the weekend shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner - with a gunman charging a security checkpoint outside the Washington Hilton. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the royals will be walking a 'diplomatic tightrope', given the tensions between the US and UK amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:17

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

While most of the world will hold interest rates and wait out the energy shock, Australia and New Zealand are set to lift their rates up. Both nations are looking to bring down inflation, and the ongoing fuel crisis is set to pose additional economic risks. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained why this is the case. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the India FTA...

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2026/04/28

New Zealand and India have signed a landmark FTA - which is set to slash tariffs on Kiwi exports to India. The agreement will now be examined by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee before legislation is introduced to bring it into force. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers will benefit from this arrangement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:19

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

I’ll tell you what I found most surprising about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the weekend: the number of people who do not believe it really happened or that it was a genuine attempt at all. There are a remarkable number of people who believe the incident was staged and who are openly discussing that belief, including claims that Trump was not actually shot through the ear a couple of months ago. Well, it was more than a couple of months ago - but you get the idea. Within hours of

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10:53

The Huddle: Do we believe the Trump conspiracies?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There was another assassination attempt on Donald Trump over the weekend, but some have written this off as a 'false flag'. What do we make of this? Do we believe the conspiracies? The Maiki Sherman saga - what do we make of this? Should TVNZ sack her? The New Zealand-India FTA has been sorted out - what do we think of this? LISTEN

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Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

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2026/04/28

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 28 April, 2026, the BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka outlines the detail from the Free Trade Agreement with India. We talk to the National Road Carriers about whether loosening restrictions on trucks will cause more potholes on our roads. New Zealand Cricket's new chief executive Geoff Allott tells us how excited he is about NZ20. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Josie Pagani discuss whether there really has been an

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8:15

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

The Government says there will be downsides to loosening restrictions on heavy vehicles. Trucking lobby group Transporting New Zealand is calling for weight restrictions to loosen immediately, not just in Phase Two of the fuel response. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's looking into options they can implement quickly - and they're weighing up the benefits and drawbacks. "I wouldn't rule out progressing them in Phase One, because actually, what they'll do is reduce the cost of fuel

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3:24

Trish Deans: Devonport-Takapuna Board Chair on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

A controversial statue in Auckland honouring women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Army during World War II won't go ahead. The Devonport-Takapuna Board has voted 4 to 2 to deny the Korean Garden Trust the permission to build it at Barry's Point Reserve in Takapuna. More than 600 people had given feedback on the statue, including the Japanese Embassy - who opposed it. Devonport-Takapuna Board Chair Trish Deans says the statue was a 'political statement' - and it didn't have a place in

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3:28

Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk senior journalist on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

One expert has noticed there doesn't appear to be any significant surprises in New Zealand's new trade agreement with India. The agreement was signed in New Delhi overnight, and will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95 percent of exports to the world's largest country. BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka says there's no numerical limits on the international student numbers, but we can make tweaks if needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:52

Duncan Greive: media commentator on Disney Plus...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

The popularity of American sports could keep growing here - as streaming giants compete for viewers. Disney Plus is pushing its ESPN sports offering across Australasia with a new lower-cost subscription plan. Media commentator Duncan Greive says younger audiences are increasingly turning to American sports on global platforms over watching traditional sports like rugby and cricket. "The had a moat as wide as the Tasman around them in terms of TV and radio - now with YouTube and TikTok, rugby doesn't

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2:49

James Smith: National Road Carriers Spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

A truck-drivers advocate says relaxing freight restrictions will have very little impact on infrastructure. The Government's planning to increase truck load limits and allow freight to move during off-peak times, if we go to Phase Two of the fuel plan. Multiple sector organisations and companies say the changes should just be implemented now. National Road Carriers Spokesperson James Smith says it won't cause any more potholes. "If you're operating within the existing axel mass limit and all you're

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5:30

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

The suspect of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has been charged with the attempted assassination of the US President. 31-year-old California teacher Cole Allen was allegedly armed with multiple guns and knives, and written documents suggested he'd planned to target Trump officials. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper addressed the fallout from this incident - and the conspiracies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Opposition...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

Over in Australia, the opposition has called on the federal Government to double minimum fuel reserves and boost storage capacity amid the ongoing fuel crisis. This plan would increase Australia's fuel stocks to a 60-day supply, with at least 1 billion litres of additional storage capacity. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Government has raised concerns over the costs of this plan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:11

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Chris Greenacre...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

Chris Greenacre insists the length of contract was no issue in him agreeing to take charge of the Phoenix men in football's A-League next season. The former striker for the Wellington club - and four-time interim manager - has taken the fulltime role on a one-year deal, with an option for the following season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

Geoff Allott: former Black Cap on his new role as NZ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/28

Former Black Cap Geoff Allott has been appointed New Zealand Cricket's new CEO. The ex-fast bowler-turned-administrator served as NZC's general manager of cricket from 2008 to 2010, and board director between 2013 and 2021. Allott says the role is 'a huge honour' and he's looking forward to getting stuck in. "I know it's a big challenge, but to be given the reins of New Zealand Cricket - the sport that I love - is a huge honour. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity." LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:17

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why has...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/26

I’ve tried very hard to understand the Government’s decision to essentially cancel SailGP in Auckland next year and I just can’t. I cannot understand what has gone on here because, as I understand it, this has come down to a few hundred thousand dollars. Let me run you through the timeline. We’ve been fighting for SailGP to stay in New Zealand - particularly in Auckland - for the past few years. In October last year, the Government and Auckland Council agreed to pay a combined $5 million for SailGP

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Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/24

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 24 April, 2026, National Cabinet minister Simeon Brown gives us details about the complaint he's lodged against TVNZ. Sail GP NZ co-chief executive Blair Tuke is gutted the event won't be coming to Auckland but hopes it'll make a comeback. ChristchurchNZ on why the Garden City is the place to be right now, with more people moving there. And on the Sports Huddle, Matt Brown and Jeff McTainsh on a huge weekend of Super Rugby to

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2:21

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'You can’t...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/24

Good on Chris Luxon for ditching his regular spot on Breakfast. That’s from Tina. I disagree with Tina. I don’t think Chris Luxon should have given up on Breakfast the way he has, pulling out of his weekly slot. I mean, obviously it’s his prerogative to do it. And the truth is, in New Zealand—and in our media—we actually have more access to our Prime Ministers than in many other countries. Loads of other Prime Ministers—think Australia—do not take the number of questions after news conferences that

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3:47

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on fuel crisis and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/24

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the latest in the fuel crisis and Iran war. They also discussed the rise of going 'no-contact' as 60% of Gen Z say they will cut contact with friends or family if they face disrespect or negative effects to their mental health. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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