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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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3:40

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Australian police believe the father of three children who died in a Sydney house fire on Sunday is responsible for the tragedy. Four children and their mother survived, but three died - including a 10-month-old. The blaze at Lalor Park is being investigated as domestic violence. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says police still need to follow correct processes. "It is being alleged that the father was holding the door shut, saying - I want to die here. It is going to be alleged, once they

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2:51

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Lulu Sun making the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Surprise grand slam quarter-finalist Lulu Sun is exhausted and keen to recharge her batteries. The New Zealand left hander became the first female qualifier to make the final 8 at Wimbledon in 14 years when she overcame Emma Radacanu in three sets. Sportstalk host Jason Pine unpacks this victory further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:40

Paul Fuge: Consumer NZ spokesperson calls for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

There's growing calls for power companies to go easier on customers who can't pay their bills. Each year, around 40,000 New Zealanders are disconnected from the power supply for non-payment, according to new data. Consumer NZ's Paul Fuge says people genuinely struggling shouldn't have to ration an essential service. "There needs to be more protections around disconnections and more time for interventions - and other mechanisms need to be in place to stop those people who genuinely can't afford it

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Full Show Podcast: 5 July 2024

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2024/07/05

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday July 5 2024, we get the latest from the UK as the Labour Party sweeps to power in the general election. Heather speaks to both Auckland councillor Richard Hills and Mayor Wayne Brown after the council voted against the government's proposed speed limit changes. Kelly Martin from South Pacific Pictures speaks about Shortland Street being cut to three nights a week. And the Sports Huddle previews the All Blacks first test of the

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3:44

Kelly Martin: South Pacific Pictures CEO on Shortland...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/05

It's thought Shortland Street should make up a big part of TVNZ's new digital strategy. Our longest running soap will drop from airing five nights a week in February, to three. It will now continue with support from NZ On Air and the New Zealand Screen Production Grant. South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive, Kelly Martin told Heather du Plessis-Allan the show is streamed more 20-million times annually on TVNZ Plus. She says linear ratings also remain strong, as well as its engaged audience. LISTEN

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3:37

Henry Riley: LBC Presenter on Nigel Farage and the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/05

The Tories have been totally annihilated in the UK election with a colossal victory for Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party. It's won 392 seats, topping the amount needed to form a majority Government by more than 60 seats. Meanwhile, controversial Brexit champion Nigel Farage has proved eight times is the charm —finally getting a seat in Clacton— with his right-wing Reform Party scoring four seats. LBC presenter Henry Riley told Heather du Plessis-Allan the excitement was palpable at the Reform

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5:40

Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/05

Christopher Luxon is set to meet the UK’s new Prime Minister next week. He said in a media standup earlier today that he would work with “every leader the partner countries deliver” and was confident he would have a good relationship with whoever won the election. Labour’s Keir Starmer has won the election by a landslide, the party having taken over 360 seats. ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he has a busy first month, with diplomatic meetings with

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4:26

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the downward...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/05

National pride in the US nears record lows. The most recent Gallup poll revealed that 41% of respondents considered themselves “extremely proud” to be an American, and an additional 26% said they were very proud. The downwards slope hit its lowest point in 2020, with only 63% of respondents saying they were very or extremely proud, compared to the years after 9/11, which peaked at 70% in 2003. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while it is somewhat split on party

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2:20

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host ahead of this...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/05

Plenty of excitement in Dunedin as the city prepares for tomorrow’s match. The All Blacks are facing off against England in their first test of 2024 - the first test of Scott Robertson’s tenure as coach. Jason Pine is broadcasting live from the stadium this weekend, and told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the team picked for this game was pretty predictable, designed to get Razor’s era as coach off to a good start. "I think it’s a good team, there’s probably not a lot that most people would have

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5:45

Peter Anderson: UK Correspondent on Labour's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/05

The UK Labour Party has won county's election in a commanding fashion. The tally of Sir Keir Starmer's party's seats has now topped 360 seats —it needed 326 for a majority— and he will become Prime Minister. Starmer says they're here to return Britain to the service of working people. UK Correspondent Peter Anderson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that they’re expecting, based on figures so far, for Labour to end up with about 410 seats in the 650 seat Parliament, giving them a majority of 170

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2:41

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was saving Shortland Street...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/05

Reluctantly, I think saving Shortland Street was the right thing for now. The news on Shorty today is that it’s been saved, but it will go down to three episodes a week. What's saved it is taxpayer money: $3 million from NZ On Air and then be eligible for a rebate from the Screen Production Grant which must be about $6 or $7 million. Which means we’re pumping in around about $10 million in taxpayer money to save a soap opera. I'm reluctant about this because I generally don't think we should

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4:48

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the polls opening in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

Voting booths are opening in the UK, where it's predicted the 14-year Tory rule will come to an end. Keir Starmer's Labour party is expected to cruise to an easy victory over Rishi Sunak's Conservatives. UK correspondent Enda Brady says data predicts Labour will win in the biggest victory since 1836. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

Equity markets around the world are experiencing lifetime highs - but one expert has warned of the possible risks involved. The US, Japan, Europe and Australia are all thriving, amid a collective battle with inflation. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains the situation further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Deputy...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

The golden era of trade is over and New Zealand needs to push hard to diversify its trading partners, according to a warning from the Deputy Secretary of Trade. During the Primary Industries Conference, Vangelis Vitalis said primary industry exports went through a boom between 1995 and 2017 but since then, things have become much harder. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpack the issue further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:39

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

Housing Minister Chris Bishop says six major changes to housing reflect the needs of a modern population. They'll let cities expand at the fringes by stopping councils setting fixed rural-urban boundaries, and requiring them to plan for growth 30 years ahead. Minimum floor area and balcony requirements are being abolished for apartments. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains the benefits of these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:10

Belinda Castles: Consumer NZ writer on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

Consumer NZ says the nation's tanning salons are putting vulnerable customers at risk of permanent damage. The watchdog has accused some operators of letting under-18s and fair-skinned users to book sessions - and is calling for an overall ban. Consumer NZ writer Belinda Castles says other countries have made the move to ban sunbeds amid concern surrounding skin cancer. "We've got these voluntary regulations - and clearly voluntary is not working. So we should just ban them, there's no need for

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Full Show Podcast: 4 July 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 4 July 2024, Property Developer David Whitburn responds to the Government's announcement to 'flood' cities with housing - will it lead to slum areas? Pollster Henry Olsen gives us an update on the Biden situation in the US and why he's refusing to stand down. The Huddle debates whether we should ban sunbeds for good. And who actually uses them? Plus, tax expert Bruce Bernacchi dives into the IRD coming after crypto owners not

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9:00

The Huddle: Will Joe Biden hang on until November?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog head and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Housing Minister has announced a raft of changes designed to fill urban areas with development land and remove council powers to mandate boundaries and standards. Do we agree with these changes? How will we cover the hidden costs? Consumer NZ has called for a ban on sunbeds, after an increase in young or

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3:15

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan tax expert...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

The IRD has confirmed it plans to target cryptocurrency users who haven't declared it as taxable income. The department has identified 227,000 users in New Zealand who had made about 7 million transactions with a value of $7.8 billion in the last tax year. Dentons Kensington Swan tax expert Bruce Bernacchi suspects there's tens of millions of dollars to potentially examine. "We only have to look at how high some of the crypto asset prices have gone - you've got bitcoin currently trading at $58,000

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4:35

Sir John Kirwan: former All Black on Scott...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/04

There's shock among Kiwi rugby fans, as Stephen Perofeta has been given the nod to start at fullback for the All Blacks in the first match of the year against England. He's pipped fellow Taranaki and Blues playmaker Beauden Barrett to the starting role at 15 for Saturday's test in Dunedin, with the veteran of 119 tests on the bench. Former All Black Sir John Kirwan says this is a wise choice ahead of the match. "I think Beauden will need a little bit of time to get back at that level, and Stephen

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