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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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3:21

Matt Alley: Otago Civil Defence group controller...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/10/03

The message is clear as heavy rain pelts the lower South - be prepared. A red-level heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha. NIWA reports Dunedin has already had 75 percent of its normal monthly rainfall for October. Otago Civil Defence group controller Matt Alley said they were continuing to monitor rain as it was falling. "We have our emergency operation centre in Dunedin city and Clutha and a coordination centre in Dunedin as well, fully activated." Residents

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1:55

Perspective with Jack Tame: Here's one interesting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/10/03

The latest Census data is out, with numbers for all sorts of data points from ethnicity, home ownership and income to gender and sexual identity.But the number that most interested me today is buried in the housing stats. In 2018, when we last did the numbers, about one in every six New Zealand homes recorded mould bigger than an A4 piece of paper. More than 21 percent of households recorded dampness at home. But despite our famously crappy housing stock, the numbers have meaningfully improved

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4:34

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on...

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2024/10/03

Prime Minister Chris Luxon's feeling 'stoked' with today's Mood of the Boardroom survey results. The nation's business heavy-weights have ranked Government ministers in the Herald's annual survey - and they're feeling pretty optimistic with the state of the current Government. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says the nation's business community always feels more positive when they get a centre-right Government aligned with their needs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:48

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on police...

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2024/10/03

Police in New South Wales have applied to the state’s top court to ban two pro-Palestinian rallies set to take place this weekend. Next Monday marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s attacks on Israel and the start of the conflict in Gaza - and police aim to stop a rally taking place on that date from going forward on top of the usual weekend protests. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police are concerned about the potential risks to public safety, especially for Monday's event. LISTEN

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4:18

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on INEOS Britannia...

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2024/10/03

INEOS Britannia are one win away from earning the right to challenge Team New Zealand for the America's Cup. The British syndicate has beaten Luna Rossa in both races overnight to lead 6-4 in the best-of-13 Louis Vuitton series. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:16

Tom Roberts: National Cyber Security Centre threat...

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2024/10/03

Police have arrested a teenager after disrupting a 'sophisticated smishing scam' using new technology never seen in New Zealand before. Authorities have described smishing - a form of phishing - as when a device known an 'SMS Blaster' is used as a fake cell tower and tricks nearby cellphones to connect to its fraudulent network. This 'SMS Blaster' has reportedly sent thousands of fake texts claiming to be from banks - in order to encourage people to share their passwords, account details and other

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6:02

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK forces being...

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2024/10/02

UK forces were found to be involved in supporting Israel's response after Iran launched a missile attack on the country. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says the UK 'stands with Israel' and recognises its right to self-defence. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other MPs will be very disappointed with this revelation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

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2024/10/02

A proposal to re-develop Marsden Point's decommissioned refinery is being considered. Channel Infrastructure NZ recently entered a conditional agreement with Seadra Energy to create a bio-refinery at the Northland site. Seadra would purchase it for about $53-million and use some existing, decommissioned assets like tankage and jetties. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks what this could look like. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:54

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/10/02

Politicians of all stripes say the Government shouldn’t try to stop the values of properties vulnerable to the effects of climate change from plummeting. In fact, they believe there is room for at-risk property values to fall further to discourage investment in flood-prone parts of the country. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks these findings further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:58

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the...

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2024/10/02

The Government has continued its push to increase the use of remote building inspections to speed up the construction and consenting process. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has voiced disapproval with the current process - and claimed that remote inspections will make the building process more efficient and affordable. NZ Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming says this process works well in remote parts of the country - or high-congestion areas like Auckland CBD. LISTEN ABOVESee

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7:15

The Huddle: Can the tensions in the Middle East be...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/10/02

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Mark Sainsbury and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The partner of an Australian diplomat was allegedly involved in an altercation in central Wellington early on Sunday and authorities are looking to waive immunity to press charges. Do we think diplomatic immunity standards need to be changed? The vice presidential debate took place today ahead of the November US election - what do we

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Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/10/02

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2 October 2024, the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate with Iran firing missiles into Israel. Director of Special Projects at the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council Bren Carlill joins Jack to discuss how other countries can avoid getting involved. Health New Zealand is urging the Government to consider allowing private companies to build and run the country's hospitals - Former Health NZ

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6:07

Stephen England-Hall: Genesis Energy chief retail...

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2024/10/02

Genesis Energy has confirmed it willspend $64 million on taking a majority stake in ChargeNet - the nation's leading EV public charging network. Under terms of the agreement, Genesis will acquire a 65 percent stake in ChargeNet, which was founded in 2015 by tech entrepreneurs Steve and Dianna West. Genesis chief retail officer Stephen England-Hall says decarbonising New Zealand's transport output is critical to the country's future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:52

Graeme Edgeler: electoral law expert and barrister on...

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2024/10/02

A legal expert sees a reasonable chance New Zealand could waive diplomatic immunity after allegations about an Australian diplomat's partner surfaced. Sky News has reported the partner was involved in an altercation in central Wellington early on Sunday. New Zealand Police have confirmed they're seeking to waive diplomatic immunity for an individual, so charges can be laid. Electoral law expert Graeme Edgeler says such actions tend to be on a step by step basis. "The friendlier we are with those

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3:50

Mike Hesson: Former Black Caps coach on Tim Southee...

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2024/10/02

One former Black Caps coach has expressed some confusion as Tim Southee relinquished his team captaincy. Tom Latham has taken the reins after Southee ended his tenure as skipper with six wins, six losses and two draws through just under two years at the helm. Mike Hesson says some aspects of his resignation have raised a few questions. "I can't think of any side in the world where you would name a captain on a game-by-game basis. You're playing for your nation - I thought the transition period made

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3:29

Mark Gilbert: former US ambassador to New Zealand on...

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2024/10/02

There's belief Republican candidate JD Vance completely lost credibility as today's vice-presidential debate ended. The contest against Democrat Tim Walz was mostly civil and policy focused. But Vance dodged a question on Donald Trump challenging the 2020 election results - saying he's 'future-focused'. Former US ambassador to New Zealand, Mark Gilbert, says until that moment, Vance had restored likeability and seemed strong. "It was a very awkward moment - and if I was sitting there as an undecided

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2:44

Perspective with Jack Tame: Between Vance and Walz,...

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2024/10/02

It was civil. It was somewhat thoughtful. It was focused for the most part on policy. It was, frankly, a novel experience to be watching a modern U.S political debate that didn't immediately descend into petty name calling, insults, conspiracy theories, hyperbole and lies. I thought JD Vance was much better than Tim Walz. If these things are to be scored, then he was the winner for me. He didn't throw around insults in the same way that he has on the campaign trail, which I thought was an

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3:56

Bren Carlill: Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs...

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2024/10/02

There's hopes that the US will step in soon to de-escalate Middle East tensions. Iran has launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel, with most being intercepted. Israel is promising consequences while continuing airstrikes - and yesterday, forces invaded Lebanon. The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council says strong intervention is the only way to end the cycle. Policy analyst Bren Carlill says Iran's weak military could be swiftly subdued. "Were the US to send a couple of missiles at, say, an

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5:58

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent recaps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/10/02

The vice presidential candidates in the US election clashed in their first and only debate ahead of the 2024 US election. Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance faced off over the economy, abortion, immigration, the conflict in the Middle East and energy. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the pair raised some interesting arguments over the future of energy and natural gas - a message some Kiwi politicians should really listen to. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:28

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent recaps the JD Vance...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/10/02

Over in the US, both vice presidential candidates just had their first and only debate ahead of the November election. Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed over hot-button issues including the Middle East crisis, immigration, taxes, and climate change - to name a few. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this debate felt more civilised than the Trump-Harris clash from September - but Vance delivered the better performance. "Vance was obviously much more polished, Walz came off as a

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