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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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4:30

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/09

President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy. Warsh's confirmation hearing is set to take place next Wednesday and there's speculation growing about what this means for interest rates. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:59

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the...

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2026/04/09

Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The US and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, and negotiations are planned in Pakistan this week, on a longer term settlement. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean says there's no signs of this going away amid the ongoing uncertainty. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

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

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2026/04/09

New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are set to see strong returns for the 25/26 season, but there's global factors impacting the outlook. Concerns have been raised over the US tariffs situation and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026

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2026/04/09

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 9 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:14

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What did...

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2026/04/09

Jacinda Ardern is back in the news after transcripts of her behind-closed-doors testimony to the Royal Commission were published by the New Zealand Herald today. While the contents of the testimony contain few surprises, the transcript is notable as much for what it omits as for what it includes. There are no expressions of regret, no apologies, and no acknowledgment of wrongdoing - an outcome that may not shock those who followed the Government’s approach during the COVID-19 pandemic. The exchanges

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10:19

The Huddle: Did the Royal Commission need to...

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2026/04/09

Tonight on the Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The results are in, and Fords have topped the list of the worst cars to own. Do we agree with this? We're one day into the US-Iran ceasefire - and the agreement appears fragile, with Israel increasing their deadly attack on Lebanon and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. What do we think of this? Do we

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3:10

Bryan Wall: Product test journalist on the research...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/09

Consumer NZ says ongoing mechanical problems put Fords to the top of its list of the worst cars to own. The US brand produced the two least reliable cars - in its survey of almost 6,000 owners. The Focus and Escape Models won the top spots. Product test journalist, Bryan Wall, says out of all cars, they had the most major faults reported. "Their cars were off-road for, probably, an extended period of time, because the engine wasn't working or the gearbox had failed or there's an electrical problem."

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2:31

Richard Corney: Flight Coffee co-founder on the...

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2026/04/09

Flat whites are out and iced coffees are in - and there's a wide range of factors behind this change. Cafes across the nation have noticed an uptick in younger customers reaching for cold drinks over hot. Flight Coffee co-founder Richard Corney says there's been a rise in people buying iced drinks, as well as chilled RTD coffees. "I don't have stats off the top of my head in terms of value now, but we've definitely seen a big consumer shift in how coffee's being consumed - mainly lead by Gen Z."

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3:21

Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer...

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2026/04/09

The alarm's being raised on sextortion, and ways young people can get help. A Coroner's found an 18-year-old took his life hours after sharing intimate images with someone pretending to be a young Timaru woman. The scammer - who was later traced to Africa - demanded $5000 and threatened to share their conversation. Netsafe's Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons says young people should ask parents or others for support. He says the last thing they should do is hide it. "Because it is that shame,

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5:19

Linda Gradstein: CBS correspondent on the concerns...

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2026/04/09

Questions have been raised over whether both parties are serious about achieving a ceasefire in Iran. The pause appears shaky - with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon. The US maintains the ceasefire never applied to Hezbollah. Negotiations on a longer-term peace agreement are expected in Pakistan this week - attended by US Vice President JD Vance. CBS Correspondent Linda Gradstein says there've been positive developments. "Many are hoping, you

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4:37

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/04/09

Donald Trump says all US forces in the Middle East are staying in place and loading up until a 'real agreement' is reached. The two-week ceasefire announced yesterday appears fragile - and Iran's keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israel's continued deadly attacks on Lebanon. Negotiations on a longer-term peace agreement are expected in Pakistan this week. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has criticised the

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4:43

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

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2026/04/09

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of the world leaders calling for Lebanon to be included in the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Both countries agreed to pause their hostilities and allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but uncertainty's growing as the pair disagree over key aspects. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese is set to depart for Singapore for talks based around the ongoing supply chain crisis for oil. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:11

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Don Tricker...

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2026/04/09

New Zealand Rugby needs a new face to lead its high-performance system, and there's plenty of speculation about who it might be. New reports indicate former Black Sox coach Don Tricker will pick up the role. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association...

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2026/04/09

There's hopes other regions can catch up to Wellington, on contactless public transport payments. The council decided to leap-frog the national ticketing system - concerned it would take too long. It's spent $5.5 million dollars setting up the system. Public Transport Users Association National Coordinator Jon Reeves says comparatively, the national system seems very expensive. "Just over $1.3 billion dollars to set up the entire system throughout the country." LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:53

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister...

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2026/04/08

Iran and the US have accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's travelling to the Persian Gulf to help shore-up the US and Iran ceasefire. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer is set to attend more meetings to ensure the ceasefire lasts - and gets extended. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:49

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/04/08

The Reserve Bank says it's still unclear what today's Iran ceasefire announcement - and resulting dramatic fall in oil prices - mean for New Zealand. The central bank's held the Official Cash Rate unchanged, at 2.25 percent. It's working off the assumption inflation will surge to 4.2 percent this quarter. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/08

Both US President Donald Trump and Iran have portrayed the last minute ceasefire deal as a victory for their nations. The nations accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks and Iran's agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen says shares in the US, Australia and New Zealand have gone up off the back of the news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:25

Neil Webster: Employment Hero spokesperson on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/08

AI is taking up a significant role in New Zealand's employment operations, and one Kiwi company has opened up about the process. Employment Hero, which specialises in recruitment software, has revealed that AI has screened tens of thousands of CVs each month and overseen 1000 job interviews in March. Employment Hero's Neil Webster says business owners have revealed prospective employees have also used AI in the recruitment process - and hiring managers will manually check any candidate that seems

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11:05

The Huddle: Why haven't schools responded to the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/04/08

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The US and Iran have announced a temporary ceasefire and they've accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting for two weeks. What do we think will happen next? Will this help reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Less than 60 percent of schools have adopted the Government's new SMART

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Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2026

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2026/04/08

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 April, 2026, we talk to a Middle East correspondent about whether the ceasefire between the US and Iran will hold. Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman on the warning bells ahead as she keeps the official cash rate at 2.25%. We talk to the owner about what you'll get if you buy Australia's smallest town. And one of our Huddlers, Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame, is hot on schools ignoring the Education Minister's new SMART

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