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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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3:56

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils plan to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

The Finance Minister says the Government has a plan to tackle non-tradeable inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, a fall from the 4 percent rise in the year to March. Nicola Willis says things like higher rents are sticking around. She says they want to help push that inflation down with more housing supply. "That's what will ultimately push rents lower - and we are conducting significant reforms to ensure that more homes can be built more cheaply." Meanwhile, ANZ has already

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2:10

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Green Party...

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2024/07/17

A report reveals MP Darleen Tana had continued involvement with her husband's troubled bike firm. The Green Party has released the executive summary of the investigation into what Tana knew about alleged exploitation at the business. A key plank of her defence that she didn't know about the allegations is she sold her company shareholding in 2019. But the report finds Tana was still involved - at times extensively - and concludes she likely knew about the employment disputes. ZB political editor

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6:13

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on threats from Iran...

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2024/07/17

US officials have confirmed threats from Iran to assassinate Donald Trump had prompted increased security around him in recent weeks. It appears unrelated to the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania over the weekend. However, this has raised questions surrounding the apparent lapses that led to the shooter getting close enough to fire at Trump in the first place. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the incident left behind plenty of unresolved questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:17

Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator ahead of...

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2024/07/17

Over in Australia, fans are getting excited ahead of tonight's State of Origin decider between New South Wales and Queensland in Brisbane. Forward Mitch Barnett will make his Origin debut for the Blues off the interchange, with Kurt Capewell starting in the second-row for the Maroons. ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith unpacks the fan excitement ahead of the 10:05pm kick-off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:12

David Graham: Billy Graham Youth Foundation CEO on...

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2024/07/17

The cost of mentoring young offenders as part of the Government's military-style academies could go as high as $100,000 per teenager, new documents show. The Oranga Tamariki-run pilot - involving 10 hand-picked young offenders between the ages of 14-18 - will begin at the end of the month and continue for one year. Billy Graham Youth Foundation CEO David Graham says this program could get ahead of the youth crime problem - if it's done well. "What we need to be making sure of is that the young

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4:38

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on drink spiking...

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2024/07/16

The UK Government is set to introduce new laws making drink spiking a specific criminal offence in the upcoming King's Speech. These law changes will be included within the 35 bills in the programme announced on Wednesday. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the existing legislation hasn't been updated since the 1800s - so this change is badly needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:29

John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the...

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2024/07/16

The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds. The current standards, introduced in May 2023, have been estimated to save homes over 40 percent on heating. AUT construction professor John Tookey is sceptical about this idea. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:14

Jamie Mackay: The Country host pays tribute to Norm...

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2024/07/16

The Country's Jamie Mackay is among thousands of fans and admirers paying tribute to the late Norm Hewitt. Hewitt died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998. Jamie Mackay recalled past interviews and catch-ups with the deceased rugby great. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of...

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2024/07/16

Tomorrow's CPI announcement is set to reveal whether or not New Zealand is making headway with its war on inflation. Stats NZ will publish the Q2 consumers price inflation figures, helping the Reserve Bank determine future OCR decisions. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his predictions - and how they'll impact Kiwi households. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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99:55

Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/16

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday,16 July 2024, Donald Trump has been officially confirmed as the Republican Presidential nominee, while also confirming J.D. Vance as his VP pick - US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi talks to Jack Tame about the latest from the states. David Seymour has written an open letter to Pharmac around expectations for improved medicines access. Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains reflects on the life of Norm Hewitt. Plus, The Huddle debates

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8:39

The Huddle: What do we think of Trump's Vice...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/16

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump has confirmed Ohio senator JD Vance will be his Vice President at the Republican National Convention, his first public appearance since Sunday's shooting. What do we think of this, given Vance's political history? Former All Black and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt has died aged 55, after a lengthy battle with motor

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6:47

Mark Thomas: Auckland University expert urges health...

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2024/07/16

There's growing calls from experts to reduce New Zealand's dangerously high use of antibiotics. The Public Health Communication Centre says the nation has some of the highest rates of antibiotic resistance, which makes bacterial infections difficult to treat. It's urging the Ministry of Health and College of Practitioners to set targets to reduce the unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics. Auckland University's Mark Thomas says GPs and patients alike feel more pressure to utilise antibiotics,

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5:16

Peter Lineham: Massey University religious expert on...

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2024/07/16

There's questions whether a Christchurch Catholic order will continue, even after being stripped of its authority, over unauthorised exorcisms and abuse. The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer's priests have been banned from practicing and told to leave the diocese, after 17 people raised concerns. Its leaders deny they manipulated and controlled followers and interfered in families' lives. Massey University religious expert Peter Lineham says losing its license may not stop the order. He explained it

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5:12

Laurie Mains: Former All Blacks head coach on the...

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2024/07/16

Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains is touting the late Norm Hewitt as one of New Zealand rugby's greats. The nine-test hooker has died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998. After issues with alcohol abuse, Hewitt became an anti-violence ambassador and public speaker. Mains says when he first selected Hewitt he was a bit of a 'larrikin'. "I'd have to speak to him quite sternly - and he took that on board and into the team

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3:23

David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on his open...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/16

The Associate Health Minister wants patients involved in Pharmac decision making. David Seymour has outlined his expectations for the drug-buying agency in a letter to Board Chair Paula Bennett. It notes Pharmac should see itself as a partner with patient advocacy groups and clinicians and work together to bring treatments to those in need. Seymour says patients often have different views on treatments that Pharmac may have not considered. "I think it is important to factor in information that

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5:11

Lauren Tomasi: Channel 9 US correspondent on Donald...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/16

A US judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed charges against the former President, accusing him of illegally keeping classified documents when he left office. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled lead prosecutor Special Counsel Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed - and didn't have the authority to bring the case. Channel Nine US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi says such a ruling initially seemed far-fetched. "It was a bit of a longshot that his legal team had put in, thinking it would never come to

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5:08

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

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2024/07/16

Embattled ex-Green MP Darleen Tana has broken her silence after backing away from the party. Tana spoke to 1News in her first sit-down interview since she quit the Greens - but she hasn't confirmed any plans to leave Parliament altogether. ZB political editor Jason Walls says it's unlikely Darleen Tana will step down. "She says she's going to be making a decision soon. My read on all of this - it sounds like she's not going anywhere. She keeps coming back to the values that she brings to the table

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5:43

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on voters...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/16

Over in Australia, Opposition leader Peter Dutton is winning over voters in a new poll. According to a national Resolve poll, 38 percent of voters now support the Coalition, while Labour dropped to 28 percent. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is the lowest rating for Labour since Prime Minister Albanese entered Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:22

Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on the death of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/16

Tributes are flooding in following the death of nine-test All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt. Hewitt was involved in one of the most monumental face-to-face haka confrontations with England's Richard Cockerill at Old Trafford in November 1997. He went on to win the inaugural Dancing With The Stars in 2005, which included a flawless paso doble Hewitt died of motor neurone disease, aged 55. ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith highlighted more of Hewitt's accomplishments. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:13

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister unveils warning...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/16

The Transport Minister says speedsters will still be caught - even with signs warning them cameras are ahead. More than 100 signs are being rolled out onto New Zealand roads over the coming year. Minister Simeon Brown says it will give motorists a chance to slow before they enter high-crash areas. But he says there will only be signs for fixed cameras. "These signs are about providing forewarning - but at the same time, mobile cameras will continue to operate anywhere, at any time, and motorists are

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