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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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5:16

Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill CEO on the company's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/22

Michael Hill International is set to trial customisable engagement rings across some of its stores. The popularity of its TenSevenSeven brand has highlighted the increasing popularity of custom-made jewellery - and the company's looking to utilise that as part of a restructure. Michael Hill CEO Jonathan Waecker says more people want to build something special and unique - and they want to create that experience. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:10

Gordon Robison: Middle East journalist on Trump...

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2026/04/22

A view Donald Trump's got himself in a bind in his war on Iran - as he extends the ceasefire. The US President is claiming Iran's leadership is fractured and needs more time to produce a proposal. He's continuing to blockade Iranian ports saying it's until Iran comes to the table with a plan. Middle East journalist Gordon Robison says Trump was looking for an excuse not to re-escalate the conflict. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:52

The Huddle: Is National trying to spook the voters?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/22

Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer Liam Hehir and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! National has turned their attention to Winston Peters and indicated he could switch sides to Labour if they win the election. What do we think Winston Peters will do? Will the US-Iran ceasefire actually last? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:11

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What took...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/22

The fightback has started, hasn’t it? National’s leadership team have clearly come out of yesterday’s caucus meeting with very clear instructions: get the National Party vote back off New Zealand First. And they’ve come out hard. It started with Nicola Willis on Mike Hosking just after 7am, warning that Winston Peters might pick Labour after the next election. The attack from her on that show was so pointed I was actually surprised - because these two are mates. They drink together, they work

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Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026

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2026/04/22

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 April, 2026, we talk to a former CIA officer about whether the US-Iran ceasefire will last. National goes on the attack, trying to eat into support for New Zealand First - we hear from Winston Peters. We explore whether your smart watch really is an accurate gauge of your well-being. And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Liam Hehir discuss whether National's trying to spook voters into believing New Zealand First could go into

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3:17

Alex Flint: Body Torque Personal Training founder on...

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2026/04/22

Millions of people around the world rely on their smartwatches to track their calories, sleep hours and workout stats, but new data has raised concerns. Reports indicate that smartwatches don't measure most of these metrics directly, with many common metrics just being estimates. Body Torque Personal Training founder Alex Flint says things like calories burned, fitness scores, and hours slept aren't accurately tracked. "I use it as an overall guide, I think probably the best thing that I would use

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4:32

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on...

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2026/04/22

Minister Chris Bishop says he's confident the Infrastructure Commission has the expertise to advise frankly, and to the point, on big projects. It'll take over the role for publicly funded infrastructure projects in November, taking responsibility from Treasury. Bishop says he and the Finance Minister have been concerned by the quality of information on infrastructure offered to Government this term. He says the Commission will give a more assertive, yes-or-no take on future work. "That's exactly

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6:03

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/04/22

National Party senior whip Stuart Smith is continuing to deny he attempted to contact party leader Christopher Luxon over concerns his support was dropping. Smith faced the media today and reiterated his claim he had not tried to highlight concerns about caucus support for Luxon. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Glenn Carle: Former CIA intelligence officer on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/22

A former CIA officer suspects Iran's regime will be allowed to remain in power at the end of the conflict - more hardline than ever. The US President claims Iran's leadership is fractured and needs more time to produce a proposal. Donald Trump's continuing to blockade Iranian ports, saying it will continue until Iran comes to the table with a plan. Glenn Carle says the best deal we can hope for now, is for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities. "Trump, whatever

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3:16

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the contenders...

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2026/04/22

It's the battle of two 1990s Black Caps teammates for the New Zealand Cricket chief executive job. The New Zealand Herald reports Geoff Allott and Lee Germon are the final two for the gig - vacated by Scott Weenink late last year. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

Winston Peters: NZ First leader on National and NZ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/22

The leaders of NZ First and National have been trading jabs today, as points of friction get discussed. Winston Peters has voiced opposition to the Free Trade Agreement with India, which the Government is signing in New Delhi next week - despite not having the numbers to pass it into law. Winston Peters says despite this, he's not negotiating with Labour, even if they win the election. "I said, four years ago, clearly...I was never going to go back with Labour, for the reasons I laid out." LISTEN

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5:26

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on...

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2026/04/22

Schools are pushing to be exempt from Official Information Act requests. The Secondary Principals’ Association is seeking legal advice, after an Auckland law student sent an onerous request to nearly 2500 schools. Darfield High School Principal Andy England says requests like these burden already-stretched principals. "It meant digging through board minutes and conversations and outlining policies and procedures that are publicly available, in most cases, for the sake of somebody doing a bit of a

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10:22

The Huddle: Do we think Luxon's safe in his seat?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/21

Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Did Luxon do the right thing in calling the leadership vote? Do we think he's safe in his seat for now? What about after the election? Shane Jones' infamous 'butter chicken' comments - what do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/04/21

Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction. National MPs aren't revealing details of the vote - or how many supported Luxon. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:46

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi...

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2026/04/21

The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter. Only a net 1 percent of firms expect better general economic conditions over the coming months on a seasonally adjusted basis. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says people were expecting the economy to get better - and this conflict put an economic 'handbrake' on recovery. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

James Renwick: Victoria University professor on...

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2026/04/21

Assurance MetService gave the most notice possible before yesterday's flash flooding in Wellington. The record breaking 77-millilitre an hour deluge inundated the Capital from about 4am. Wellington, Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay south of Tutira still sit under an Orange heavy rain warning until later tonight. A slip's burst a wastewater pipe in Vogeltown - forcing a household to evacuate. Victoria University professor James Renwick says MetService uses the best forecasting technology. He says it's a bit

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4:15

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the impact of the...

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2026/04/21

London Underground services are set to face significant disruptions, as the first of two 24-hour strikes by some Tube drivers begins. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, which represents roughly half the drivers on the network, are striking over a voluntary proposal to allow train operators to move to a compressed four-day week. UK correspondent Enda Brady explained how this action will impact commuters this week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/21

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 April, 2026, Christopher Luxon wins a confidence vote on his leadership at the National Party caucus. We ask if he'll last until the election. A police boss tells us how successful a crackdown on retailers selling nitrous oxide, known as nangs, has been. A climate science expert says the technology is there to better forecast weather disasters. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Phil Goff on whether Luxon did the right

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5:41

Sarah Carney: Microsoft's national chief technology...

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2026/04/21

Microsoft has today announced it will double its existing AI and digital skilling commitment in New Zealand, with a plan to train up over 200,000 Kiwis by 2028. The company has observed this training will help many businesses, with survey data showing 59 percent of Kiwi business leaders say productivity must increase. Microsoft's national chief technology officer, Sarah Carney, says upskilling will help unlock more opportunities for New Zealand's future. "Skilling is how you unlock that. Teach

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5:17

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Auckland-based...

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2026/04/21

Auckland-based company Lanaco had its EcoStatic air filters on board the Artemis II mission, NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years. The filters were also on board an unmanned flight in 2022. They can be used during a fire on board, which presents unique challenges in a weightless environment, because there’s not only smoke and other toxic particles, but water droplets floating around as well. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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