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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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2:54

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister outlines...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/28

The Infrastructure Minister hopes to get bi-partisan support for major long-term projects. Minister Chris Bishop today outlined intentions for the infrastructure sector - including developing a 30-Year National Plan and National Agency. Bishop says he was inspired by similar efforts happening overseas. "If you look at what Australia does, which is where we've picked up the idea from, both in NSW and also federally - they do have a kind of rank order of things. That developed over time, this is the

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5:47

Kate Gainsford: Secondary Principals' Council chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/28

Thousands of young people have failed new co-requisite NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. It's the first year students have needed to pass them to achieve NCEA - and in May, 54 percent failed the maths test. Secondary Principals' Council chair Kate Gainsford says it's not the end of their NCEA journey because students get repeated opportunities. She explained there's the online external and extra standards made available from an approved list next year - and the following. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:44

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on whether the stadium is...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/28

Kiwi Oasis fans can stop crying their hearts out - but pray Eden Park's boss will pull out the stops to lure the UK rock band over. The Gallagher brothers yesterday announced their first tour in over 15 years. Fourteen concerts are planned for the UK and Ireland in July and August. CEO, Nick Sautner says he's confident Eden Park's upcoming modifications will encourage the band to look at a New Zealand leg if the tour goes global. "Our capacity for Travis Scott in October is greater than Marvel

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3:46

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Darleen Tana...

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2024/08/28

The clear consensus among experts shows Darleen Tana is hanging on for their political life. The former Green MP has filed an unprecedented injunction trying to prevent their former party convening a Special General Meeting this weekend. ZB political editor Jason Walls says the Greens clearly didn't see this coming - but they're not too worried. "They're clearly waiting to see what happens tomorrow... we all knew legal action was coming, but I was thinking the legal action would be around the actual

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5:12

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/28

A Green Party meeting's still planned this weekend, despite former MP Darleen Tana taking out an injunction hoping to prevent it. The meeting was to consider using waka-jumping legislation to expel Tana from Parliament, because they're refusing to resign, despite quitting the Party. Tana's challenge against the Party will be heard in the Auckland High Court tomorrow. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's looking more likely that the Greens will utilise the waka-jumping legislation

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4:57

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/28

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her prospective VP Tim Walz are due to sit down for their first joint interview of their presidential campaign. The pair will be interviewed by CNN in their first in-depth on-the-record exchange since Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris as his replacement. Guardian Washington Bureau Chief David Smith says Harris has been accused of dodging the press and keeping her political plans quiet in the past. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:21

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jerome...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/28

Light heavyweight boxer Jerome Pampellone is intent on making the most of his second chance at a world title shot this evening. He'll fight Australian Conor Wallace in an IBF title eliminator in Sydney, having suffered his first professional loss to Malik Zinad in an eliminator back in April. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what viewers can expect. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Paul Goulter: Nurses Organisation chief executive on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/28

There's questions over how frontline work can be done, as Health New Zealand offers voluntary redundancies. The PSA says these cuts are to jobs in admin, procurement, policy, communications, information, research and monitoring. It says they come on top of a hiring freeze of backroom staff in June, that left hundreds of roles unfilled. Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter says cutting too deep behind the scenes has a knock-on effect up front. "That's the feedback we've been getting all

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5:05

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Oasis reuniting for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

British rock band Oasis said today they would reunite after 15 years, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher planning a series of live shows in 2025. The pair confirmed on social media that tickets would go on sale on August 31, with first show taking place in Cardiff on July 4 next year. UK correspondent Enda Brady recalls his experience meeting Noel Gallagher. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:40

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of Fonterra's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

Sources claim dairy giant Fonterra is set to make a big announcement tomorrow. This follows the company predicting a 50 percent increase to the milk forecast price. The Country's Jamie Mackay speculates about what the upcoming announcement might reveal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:05

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, has made his first official visit to New Zealand. Trade Minister Todd McClay welcomed him to Wellington today - and trade agreements appear to be on the agenda. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains the significance of this visit. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:58

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

As tourists descend on Barcelona for the America's Cup, the welcome from locals isn't as warm as the weather. The city has been grappling with the after-effects of over-tourism - and residents have been spotted wearing anti-America's Cup merchandise in protest. BloggerAtLarge.com's Megan Singleton says people are fed up with tourism pushing up the prices of services and accommodation. "You've got the tourists coming over and taking all the Airbnbs - that's why the locals are finding their

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10:15

The Huddle: Do we need a bi-partisan solution to the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Are the Wellington posties wrong to refuse to deliver Better Wellington's anti-council pamphlet over claims of misinformation? Is there a political bias here? The Government will overturn the oil and gas ban - and have urged Labour to support this move. How does this look for Labour? Do we need a bi-partisan solution to the energy crisis? LISTEN

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Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 August 2024, Labour leader Chris Hipkins gets into a fiery argument with Heather over Labour's opposition to oil and gas exploration. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster celebrates a major win over the Head Hunters. The postie union are refusing to deliver a pamphlet in Wellington because they believe it contains misinformation. The Huddle debates whether Labour's in trouble over the oil and gas issue and what to do about

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6:45

Michael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the tough...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) says its first-half revenue was slightly up on the year before, despite a tough trading environment. The media group behind the New Zealand Herald, BusinessDesk, Newstalk ZB and OneRoof reported a first-half net profit of $1.9 million, down 4.3 percent on the year before. However, there was a 3 percent lift in operating revenue and other income to $171 million. NZME chief executive Michael Boggs says the company will be in for a tough few months - but hope

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4:34

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on Auckland police...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

A win for Auckland police, who have seized almost $15 million worth of of Head Hunter assets and properties - including the prized Mount Wellington gang pad. Items taken from President Wayne Doyle, under the Criminal Proceeds Act, include properties in New Lynn and Freeman's Bay. Other assets include two bank accounts, a vehicle and $275,000 cash found at a gang address in 2017. Commissioner Andrew Coster says this is the fruit of seven years' work. "And it shows that we will persist until we can

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2:37

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the final messages...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

Messages between Phillip Polkinghorne and his wife Pauline Hanna have come to light today in court. The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing Hanna in their home in 2021, although he claims it was suicide. The court's heard messages between the two - described by an officer working the case as 'loving'. NewstalkZB's Chelsea Daniels says jurors were also told about Hanna's activity on her phone the morning she died. "It appears Hanna's phone was logged drafting a message to Phillip Polkinghorne

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2:37

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the final messages...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

Messages between Phillip Polkinghorne and his wife Pauline Hanna have come to light today in court. The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing Hanna in their home in 2021, although he claims it was suicide. The court's heard messages between the two - described by an officer working the case as 'loving'. NewstalkZB's Chelsea Daniels says jurors were also told about Hanna's activity on her phone the morning she died. "It appears Hanna's phone was logged drafting a message to Phillip Polkinghorne

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8:14

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says the party will...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

Labour would re-instate a ban on oil and gas exploration if it got back into power. The Government is reversing the ban, despite belief from opponents there's no reserves left to be found. It also plans to make it easier import Liquefied Natural Gas, aiming to boost energy supplies. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand has an abundance of renewable electricity options that should be pushed. "What this Government is doing - they're saying that they're going to go back to oil and gas. That's

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5:02

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on thousands of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/27

Thousands of Australian workers have gone on strike to protest the Government's takeover of the construction arm of the CFMEU. Workers downed their tools and walked away from 11am this morning - halting the construction of several major building projects across the nation. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says these protests will be monitored amid concerns about illegal activity. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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