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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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6:27

Peter Clark: Aviation Commentator talks Air NZ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/22

Air New Zealand is warning travel agents that it's about to put domestic airfares up. It comes at the same time as the national carrier has downgrades its full-year earnings guidance by 10 million dollars. The fare structure for flights to Australia and the Pacific is also getting a revamp. Aviation Commentator Peter Clark told Heather du Plessis-Allan the airline doesn't have a choice - as it's own costs have skyrocketed. He says people will simply have to suck it up. LISTEN ABOVESee

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8:15

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister concedes more work to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/22

The Finance Minister admits there's still a way to go get inflation under control. Statistics NZ data showed headline inflation has dropped to 4 percent - the lowest number in nearly three years. But domestic inflation, otherwise known as non-tradeable inflation, is remaining sticky. She told Heather du Plessis-Allan the country isn't out of the woods yet. Willis says non-tradeable inflation is still sitting at 5.8 percent - which is still too high. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:02

David Parker: Labour's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson...

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2024/04/22

Labour's calling for the Government to recognise Palestinian independence. Opposition spokesperson David Parker's written to Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, noting Israel's attacks have killed 32 thousand people in the past six months. He says the country's ignored two UN resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire, and is in breach of international law. Parker told Heather du Plessis Allan most other countries recognise Palestine, and we should follow suit to progress towards a

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3:04

Carin Hercock: Ipsos Managing Director on survey...

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2024/04/22

The world's warming - but concern about it may be cooling. An Ipsos survey's found numbers are falling of New Zealanders saying we're failing future generations by not acting on climate change - down nine percent since 2022. It also found fewer Kiwis believe businesses not combating global warming, are failing staff and customers. Managing Director Carin Hercock told Heather du Plessis-Allan it seems to be a global trend. She says it's a post-Covid and high-inflation impact, as countries with higher

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2:29

Denva Wren: Woolworths Head of Safety discusses...

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2024/04/22

Body cameras are being rolled out across all Woolworths' New Zealand stores. It's introducing a suite of new security measures to de-escalate violent customer confrontations. Physical assaults on staff have risen 75-percent over the past three years - and serious reportable events are up 148-percent. Head of Safety, Health and Wellbeing Denva Wren says a lot of work's gone into meeting privacy requirements, and footage will only go to Police. She told Heather du Plessis-Allan Woolworths wants to

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2:12

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister talks...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/22

The Minister-in-charge of bringing back Three Strikes Laws is hitting back at claims will worsen inequality in the justice system. The Government is preparing legislation to bring back mandated prison sentences for violent and sexual criminals for their third offence. Labour ended the law in 2022 and says it will result in unfairly long sentence, while the Greens say it will disproportionately impact Maori. But Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee told Heather du Plessis-Allan this is about

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5:24

ZB's Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper talks...

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2024/04/22

Children's Minister Karen Chhour is facing the Waitangi Tribunal in the High Court today, in a challenge to her summons. The tribunal summonsed the ninister to respond to their concerns over plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. It ensures the ministry has regard to a child's whakapapa, and the whanaungatanga responsibilities of whanau. Commonts on the unfolding situation from Shane Jones and David Seymour have been criticised by Prime Minister. Newstalk ZB's Senior Political

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5:37

Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO talks whether frontline...

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2024/04/22

Health New Zealand appears to be making cuts to frontline services despite a government promise this wouldn't happen. The agency is telling hospital management to encourage staff to take leave, ban double shifts and to not cover sick staff. It's also asking managers to wipe unfilled roles as part of the budget process. Chief Executive of Health New Zealand Margie Apa told Heather du Plessis-Allan they need to live within their budget. She says staff leaders are asked to make sensible

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2:26

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Critics of Three Strikes...

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2024/04/22

As promised the government's bringing back the Three Strikes law. The Prime Minister and the Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today it’ll be in Cabinet by mid-year. And they’re changing it just a wee bit. One of the criticisms of the law is that it sent a guy to jail for kissing a woman on a street in Wellington without consent, but because it was his third strike, he was sent away for the maximum sentence which was seven years. But that was way too harsh because he had mental

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5:42

Sam Dickie: Fund Manager on AI and investing

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/21

Google has dominated the search market for almost 20 years, but with the new introduction of generative AI, does the company face an existential crisis? Fund Manager Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met the President of the Philippines, and promised to be more engaged on the defence front and on trade. Plus, two ministers questioning the value of the Waitangi Tribunal continuing are rebuked by Luxon. And, Wellington feels the pinch of public servants being laid off. ZB Senior Political correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:40

Paul Spain: Tech commentator on Meta incorporating AI...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

Meta has begun incorporating new versions of its AI-powered smart assistant software across its apps, which include Instagram, Whatsapp, Messenger and Facebook. Users can ask the software to create images, write love letters, write a cover letter and more... Tech commentator Paul Spain of Gorilla Tech tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that the software being used inside apps by Meta makes AI more accessible. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:38

Sports Huddle: Clay Wilson and Jim Kayes on the best...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

Sport journalist Jim Kayes and Newstalk ZB sport news director Clay Wilson join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Is James Fisher-Harris the best signing in Warriors history? Do women need a smaller rugby ball? And, will NZ have enough netball players to make up three teams? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Frazer Barton: President of the Law Society on...

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2024/04/19

The Law Society has penned an editorial saying we should be less critical of judges to protect democracy. The editorial warns being overly critical of judges could cause the public to lose confidence in the judiciary system. President of the Law Society Frazer Barton tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that it is okay to analyse, discuss and debate decisions but it is not okay to personalise it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:04

Ava Whitworth: Newstalk ZB Intern reviews the brand...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

Taylor Swift’s much hyped new album has dropped. The Tortured Poets Department features 16 songs, at one hour and five minutes duration. Newstalk ZB intern Ava Whitworth gave it a listen and tells Heather du Plessis-Allan just what the lyrics reveal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:28

Laurie Anderson: Angela Blackmoore's former partner...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

Angela Blackmoore’s murderers have been sentenced to life in prison. David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum were found guilty of her murder last year and had their sentences handed down today, almost 30 years since the slaying in Christchurch. Angela’s former partner Laurie Anderson read a victim impact statement at the sentencing. He tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the family feel relief and a sense of closure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Iran-Israel...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

A US official has reported Israel has bombed Iran. Damage is being assessed as the world watches on at how Iran is going to react. Meanwhile, a complete jury has been selected in the criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has not let the defense know who the first witness is due to concerns the former president may post on social media about them. And, Elon Musk is funding a

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2:21

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the naming of New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

New Zealand’s track and field team has been named for the Olympics. Sportstalk host Jason Pine gives Heather du Plessis-Allan the lowdown on the 15-strong squad. Plus, Supercars are in Taupo this weekend, with five kiwis on the grid. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, beginning a counter-attack after Iran fired dozen of missiles. A senior United States official has reportedly said missiles have hit a site in the Iranian city Isfahan. However, Iran is downplaying the attack saying the strike was not successful. Professor for International Relations at Otago University, Robert Patman tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that the strike is very significant on many fronts with reports that Israel may have targeted

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2:43

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges should not be above...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/19

Let's talk about judges for a minute. So, the Law Society today has come out in defence of judges and in the face of all the criticism that they've been copping lately. The Law Society has asked that we please stop criticising the judges. It's in an opinion piece written by Fraser Barton, who is the president of the Law Society. He says the way that we're talking about the judiciary and their decisions might be harmful to this important institution. He says we are wrong to accuse especially the

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