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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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5:43

Nick Mowbray: rich-lister and Zuru co-founder on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

The country's richest man is passing on some advice. Zuru founders Nick and Mat Mowbray have retained the top spot on the annual NBR rich-list, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion. The rich-list's collective value has increased 26 percent in the past year to $129 billion - and the number of billionaires has also risen from 18 to 26. Nick Mowbray says there are some keys to success. "It just takes a winning mindset, I think, number one - an approach to continuous improvement. And number two -

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3:30

Gordon Robison: Middle East correspondent on the US...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

There's fears Israel and Hezbollah could be the sticking point for this week's US Iran peace agreement. Both sides have agreed a deal, to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. The text is yet to be released, but it's understood the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and 60 days of nuclear negotiations will commence. US journalist and analyst Gordon Robison says it supposedly includes Lebanon. "But the Israelis are not a signatory to the agreement, so the biggest long-term danger to this is either

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2:13

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on what the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

An economist says it won't be long until 91 petrol is consistently back down at $2.80. The US and Iran peace agreement to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is sending positive signals for the global oil industry. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold says prices will stay low, once ships are moving normally. "We know that there's pretty low inventories out there around the world at the moment, so we need that supply chain to be working at full tilt for a while so that all of those

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3:06

Derek Thunders: Wellington local on the outrage over...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

A group of Wellington residents are preparing for a month of broken sleep while a pipe's being fixed, at night time only. Wellington Water's repairing Aro Valley's Holloway Road wastewater pipe. The narrow road must fully close - so to maintain access, works are being done overnight. Local, Derek Thunder, says that doesn't stack up. "There's not a lot of traffic on our streets, there's about as much at night as there is during the day." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:54

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

The Prime Minister assures the Government won't get ahead of itself at news of a Middle East peace deal. The US says it's reached agreement with Iran, under which military action will end, naval blockades will lift and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. It's scheduled for signing this week, but there are conflicting messages on what's next. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks what this could mean going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:24

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on former...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has joined the calls for a shark cull following the recent attack in New South Wales. A 35-year-old woman was left with serious arm and leg injuries after she was bitten by a shark at Sydney's Coogee Beach over the weekend. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the former Prime Minister claimed it was time Australia 'put people before sharks'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:59

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host ahead of the All Whites'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

New Zealand's first group game is being seen as pivotal to their chances of making Football World Cup history. The All Whites face Iran in Los Angeles tomorrow - before matches against Egypt and Belgium in Vancouver. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains what fans can expect ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader says the party...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/15

The Opportunity Party is challenging other parties to give up their 'excessive' MP housing entitlements, and has confirmed their members won't take advantage of these political perks. This statement follows renewed scrutiny of MPs claiming taxpayer-funded accommodation allowances while living in their own mortgage-free Wellington homes. Party leader Qiulae Wong says these perks need to be at 'arms-length' in order to rebuild public trust. "It's really important that the public have trust that this

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3:05

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: I think Luxon got...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/13

The biggest story of the week hit on Wednesday. And no, the biggest story of the week wasn’t fare caps on public transport. I mean, that was - they say - a $65 million policy that I reckon is three times that, but it wasn’t the big one. It wasn’t whether or not Labour had a tent at Fieldays either. I mean, hello - come on. It was when Christopher Luxon released a $51 million policy to accelerate the rollout of technologies onto farms to reduce emissions and remain competitive in the global market

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101:24

Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/12

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Friday, 12 June, 2026, Mike Angove from the Walk Without Fear Charitable Trust tells us how disappointed he is at the watering down of "coward punch" legislation. A Field-good story. Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen on the success of this year's Fieldays. Hamilton mayor Tim Macindoe on why he's excited about plans for the city's first skyscraper. And on the Sports Huddle, Nathan Limm and Jeff McTainsh are not that

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5:28

Max Rashbrooke: Senior research fellow of economic...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/12

Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX finally hits the US stock market. Max Rashbrooke, senior research fellow of economic inequality at Victoria University of Wellington told Andrew Dickens, "we live in a world where a lot of people have got nothing or they're may be worth a dollar and it's sort of hard to think that someone is 1 trillion times more worthy or has contributed 1 trillion times more to humanity than someone else. "So, I find it very hard to justify."

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3:43

Karl Puschmann: Entertainment journalist on World Cup...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/12

The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy. Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was not a fan of the festivities. He told Andrew Dickens he wished he'd stayed in bed as the show "was flatter than a day old soft drink." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:03

Tim Macindoe: Hamilton Mayor 'fully on board' with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/12

A proposed new hotel set on the banks of the Waikato River could be Hamilton's first skyscraper standing at 25 storeys high. Kiwi high-rise developer Templeton Group presented the preliminary design for the Victoria Street Tower to Hamilton City Council on Thursday. Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe told Andrew Dickens he is 'fully on board' with the development. "There are all sorts of wonderful things happening in our city, and we need these beds and we need a, a top-quality hotel and I think this is

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3:40

Mike Angove: Walk Without Fear Trust board member...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/12

ACT and New Zealand First are in favour of a minimum non-parole period of 8 years for offenders who commit manslaughter by a strike to the head or the neck - the coward punch. But, National and the opposition parties are not keen. Board member of the Walk Without Fear Trust, Mike Angove, told Andrew Dickens he is disappointed in National's lack of support. "National have indicated that they're going to look at bespoke law, but essentially, remembering that Matt King, originally a National Party

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1:56

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Has Trump locked...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/12

So, it’s been more than two months since the president announced what he described as a ceasefire with Iran and suggested a major deal was just days away. This was back on April 7. The president said on social media that the two sides were “very far along”, adding that they just needed two weeks for the agreement to be finalised and consummated. But of course, that never happened. And yet, in the weeks and months since, the president has continued to insist that a deal is right around the

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4:38

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent chats 'tacky' UFC...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/12

A large structure has appeared on the White House Lawn as the UFC match approaches on June 14 to mark 250 years of American independence. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson called the structure 'tacky' as Trump says he may keep it as a permanent feature. Mitchinson also discusses updates in the war with Iran and a mass exodus of American citizens willingly giving up their citizenship. He told Andrew Dickens "they just say that that it's the US has become too divided, too political." LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:31

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on rioters clashing with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/11

Police in Northern Ireland are patrolling Belfast to prevent escalation after violent unrest. Masked rioters took torched houses and cars yesterday, after a Sudanese refugee allegedly stabbed a man. UK correspondent Enda Brady says police have turned to using water cannons to keeping rioters at bay. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/11

A lot of investor attention on Wall Street - with Space X heading to market on Saturday. The debut of Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and data centre company will be one of the most-watched in years. A chunk of shares will be available in a company that up to now, was exclusive to Musk and a select group of rich private institutions. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:38

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/11

Another Fieldays is taking place, with farmers and rural experts coming together from across the country. The major rural event's run across this week in Hamilton's Mystery Creek, attracting experts from across the board. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/06/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Thursday, 11 June, 2026, Transport Minister Chris Bishop sets the record straight on plans for Budget funding earmarked for a rainy day and takes a swipe at Labour's public transport policy. We speak to the founder of a business offering ADHD assessments over Zoom, cutting wait times from months to weeks. The Prime Minister says we will not be spending $5 billion on overseas carbon credits, so what other options do we

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