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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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4:17

Des Gorman: Auckland University Emeritus Professor on...

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2024/08/14

Health New Zealand's boss says his plan is to strengthen the clinical frontline - and it won't be cut or reduced. Commissioner Lester Levy has emailed staff to address a presentation yesterday, that suggested significant frontline cuts. He told them that directly conflicts with his thinking, and should be dismissed. Auckland University Emeritus Professor Des Gorman says it implies a disconnect between the Commissioner and senior officials. "And I think we're seeing that across all the health

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3:21

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks...

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2024/08/14

The proverb 'patience is a virtue' might well be written on the walls of the All Blacks hotel rooms in Auckland this week as they seek a much improved performance against Argentina. Coach Scott Robertson will be focused on improving the team's performance following their loss in Wellington. Ahead of tomorrow's squad reveal, Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave outlined his predictions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK MPs deleting their...

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2024/08/13

Over in the UK, several Labour MPs have deleted their X accounts amid concerns about the platform. A group of newly-elected MPs have raised the alarm about the role X (formerly Twitter) played in spreading misinformation and harm during the far-right-led riots across the nation. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this could start a discussion about the role social media platforms can play during times of unrest. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:04

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of...

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2024/08/13

The Reserve Bank is set to issue their latest OCR update tomorrow - and experts are divided about the outcome. Some economists are predicting rate cuts will come now, while others believe the Reserve Bank will hold steady and announce cuts later in the year. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the Reserve Bank needs to lay the groundwork for future rate cuts. "The economy is in a darker place - but the Reserve Bank backed itself into a corner, all bets are off at the moment." LISTEN

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9:35

The Huddle: Can we find a solution to our energy...

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2024/08/13

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Paddy Gower and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The country's largest gas user, Methanex, will shut its plant until the end of October and has agreed to sell the gas to power companies Contact and Genesis. Given the options we had, is this the best out of a bad bunch? The Government is giving the green light to gene editing - and will overhaul laws that ban genetic engineering in NZ. How

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Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2024

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2024/08/13

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 13 August 2024, Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge tells Heather about the deal his company struck with Methanex to secure the country's gas supply. We're back in court at the Polkinghorne trial where the pathologist who examined Pauline Hanna's injuries gave evidence. The Government's given the green light to gene editing. The Huddle debates whether the Herald should have run an ad by lobby group Hobson's Pledge on its front page - and

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4:31

Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor urges Labour to...

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2024/08/13

New Plymouth's mayor says it's time for a cross-party energy strategy. Neil Holdom has a background in the energy industry, and is asking the Labour Party to support oil and gas exploration - onshore and off - through to 2050. Labour banned it while in Government. Holdom says Labour has an opportunity to come and work on a joint policy that offers the best of both worlds. "If we can get National and Labour to work on a joint policy that's sensible, based on science and economics - we can keep our

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5:52

Rob Murdoch: NIWA deputy chief executive on the...

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2024/08/13

NIWA has unveiled its new state of the art super-computer - worth $20 million. It's the fourth the agency's bought since 1999, with up to three times more power than its predecessor. Rob Murdoch, NIWA's deputy chief executive, says the technology will help model potential weather disasters. "Which is important when you have to think about things like Cyclone Gabrielle, for example - where it's very isolated and the hills can have a massive impact on the amount of rainfall." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:14

Richard Scott: AgResearch Science Team Lead on the...

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2024/08/13

Researchers are hoping take advantage of new gene technology regulations as soon as possible. The Government's planning to introduce legislation this year to let researchers develop and commercialise gene tech products - outside laboratories. AgResearch Science Team Lead Richard Scott says taking it out of the lab will speed progress and reduce red tape. He says projects are already under way on genetically modified grasses. "We've already put forward an application to trial that in New Zealand -

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3:23

Nick Harper: US correspondent on the technological...

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2024/08/13

Elon Musk's virtual interview with Donald Trump today was overshadowed by a technical glitch. The X (formerly Twitter) owner teased the interview as unscripted and highly entertaining, with no subject limits. But online traffic overloaded the platform with many struggling to access the live 'space'. US correspondent Nick Harper says Musk blamed it on a cyber attack, after earlier system scaling tests handled eight million listeners. "They even suggested through the course of the conversation at one

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4:42

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the forensic...

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2024/08/13

The pathologist who did Pauline Hanna's autopsy has taken the stand in Phillip Polkinghorne's murder trial. The Auckland eye doctor is accused of killing his wife, Hanna, in 2021 - although his defence claims she killed herself. The court's heard today from Doctor Kilak Kesha. ZB's Chelsea Daniels says Kesha detailed seeing a belt impression on Hanna's neck at the scene. "An officer there alerted him to a belt found - he said it looked identical, but pretty much immediately after, defence lawyer Ron

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2:49

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on Methanex temporarily...

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2024/08/13

There's praise for a deal to free up gas to help keep the country's lights on. The nation's biggest gas user, Methanex, will shut down Kiwi operations until October - and is selling its gas to Contact Energy and Genesis Energy. It'll let them generate more power to combat a supply shortage that's sent power prices skyrocketing. Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge says it will cost Methanex some export earnings. He says that's outweighed by the benefit to the country. "In terms of the security of supply -

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5:37

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the...

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2024/08/13

The Government says it's overturning a nearly-30 year ban on genetic technology to bring us up to speed with the rest of the world. Science Minister Judith Collins says legislation ending the ban will be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year. A dedicated regulator will also be established to oversee gene technology applications. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says New Zealand stands to benefit from these new scientific developments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:35

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the fatal...

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2024/08/13

Investigations are continuing into yesterday's fatal helicopter crash in Far North Queensland. The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cairns was evacuated after a stolen helicopter crashed into the hotel roof early yesterday morning, sparking a massive explosion. The pilot - the only occupant of the helicopter - died. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the wreckage has been removed - and the flight recording devices have been sent away to be examined. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:05

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Shaun Johnson...

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2024/08/13

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson's recovered from his hamstring injury and will return for their NRL encounter against the Sea Eagles in Manly on Friday. Fresh off his retirement announcement, Johnson's joining the squad in Sydney, alongside fellow returnees Luke Metcalf, Adam Pompey and Marcelo Montoya. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

Julia Davidson: Wellington Girls' College principal...

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2024/08/13

A Wellington high school has been forced to close after a shock finding revealed 13 classrooms are earthquake prone. Wellington Girls' College claims the Ministry of Education never informed them the Brook block only met 15 percent of earthquake standards. It's now having to roster students to work from home, while an alternative campus is organised. Principal Julia Davidson says the school can legally continue using the building, but it isn't comfortable taking the risk. "Sure, the seismic risk

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4:48

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on wildfires in Greece...

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2024/08/12

Thousands of residents are being evacuated from their homes as a large wildfire continues to rage north of Athens, with flames leaping as high as 25m. The historic site of Marathon is among the areas where residents are being moved to safety by the emergency services. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the extent of the damage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:17

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2024/08/12

The Reserve Bank is set to make a call on the Official Cash Rate this week, and experts are feeling hopeful. While economists are divided on the outcome, markets have priced in possible rate cuts going forward. Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explains what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:48

Matt Duder: EBoss managing director on the new data...

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2024/08/12

Nearly three-quarters of builders think the industry is in for another tough financial year, according to new data. 650 Kiwi builders were consulted in a new EBoss survey, with 67 percent of respondents reporting less projects and 70 percent claiming industry conditions will only get worse in the coming months. Matt Duder from EBoss says builders operate on tough margins, so steady work is important to them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2024

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2024/08/12

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 12 August 2024, the Government is getting tougher on beneficiaries. Social Development Minister Louise Upston tells Heather why jobseekers need to reapply for the benefit every six months from now. Chelsea Daniels has the latest developments from the Polkinghorne trial where Pauline Hanna's niece gave evidence today. Former Defence Minister Andrew Little explains why he thinks the Government does need to explore AUKUS membership and

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