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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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4:59

Dr Shane Reti: Health Minister on the ongoing mystery...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/11

There's confusion and frustration surrounding the surgical centre sitting empty at Auckland's North Shore Hospital. It was originally set to open this month after several delays, but the date has been pushed back with no opening in sight. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the scope of the project has changed - and has only just passed council consenting. "We're hoping to open it in the next few months, but that's why we're still here with the building that can't quite be used." LISTEN ABOVESee

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1:51

Tom Walsh: Kiwi Olympic shot-putter on World...

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2024/04/11

One Kiwi athlete bound for the upcoming Paris Olympics is pleased to hear about the latest offer from World Athletics. The governing body plans to give gold medallists a cash prize of $84,000. Olympic shot-putter Tom Walsh says this is a good step forward from World Athletics. "It's good to see that World Athletics have come to the party and are paying some prize money for how you perform. It shows you where the time is in the world." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:48

Dr Ben Albert: Starship paediatric endocrinologist on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/11

There's fresh calls to investigate the use of puberty blockers for Kiwi youth who identify as transgender following research out of the UK. The Ministry of Health has been reviewing puberty blockers since 2022- but there's been no word confirming they plan to follow the UK's lead and block use of the drug for under-18s. Starship paediatric endocrinologist Dr Ben Albert says puberty blockers can serve a purpose in helping younger users- and that banning them isn't the way to go. "It's really

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5:04

Willie Jackson: Labour broadcasting spokesperson hits...

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2024/04/11

Labour's broadcasting spokesman says the Government cannot afford not to help Newshub. Media Minister Melissa Lee is facing growing questions about how she'll support the embattled industry, with Newshub closing in July. Labour's Willie Jackson says turning to New Zealand On Air could be a stop-gap solution. He says the Government could mediate with other parties on supporting the station- and that propping up the business would cost about $35 million. "It has such an iconic history- that you don't

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3:25

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Athletics...

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2024/04/11

The likes of Hamish Kerr, Eliza McCartney and Tom Walsh could pocket $84,000 if they win gold for New Zealand at Paris. World Athletics has made the move to introduce prize money for the Games, beginning with track and field. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:35

Geoffrey Thomas: aviation commentator on the former...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/11

There's concerns over the safety of Boeing's 787-Dreamliner aircrafts. A long-time company engineer claims sections of plane fuselage are improperly fastened - and could weaken over time. The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. Aviation commentator, Geoffrey Thomas, says neither Airbus or Boeing make the engines, wheels, seats or undercarriages. "All of these items come in from a massive supply chain. So if there's a problem with an Airbus aeroplane, there's a problem with a Boeing

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2:21

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is Shortland Street in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/11

Shortland Street is now apparently in trouble. TVNZ has just confirmed it is reviewing whether it carries on with Shortland Street. It's still a popular show, but unfortunately it's very expensive to make and very expensive for TVNZ to buy. And given TV audiences are down to about a third of what they were about 15, 25 years ago -it won’t be bringing in the advertising dollars it used to. It's not always obvious, when you're in the middle of a moment in history, just how important that moment is

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4:06

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the NHS stopping...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

Over in their UK, the NHS has confirmed they will stop prescribing puberty blockers for under-18s. A review by Dr Hilary Cass claimed there were 'gaps in evidence' around the drugs- and puberty blockers will no longer be given out to minors as a result. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has voiced support for these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:40

The Huddle: Could Newshub have been saved?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! It's the final blow for Newshub, as it was officially confirmed the newsroom will shut down for good on July 5th. Could it have been saved? A petition to ensure free school lunches aren't cut has been presented to Parliament, with over 50,000 signing in support. Do we need to streamline the program to keep it going? A new study

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2:54

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

The Reserve Bank confirmed they'll hold the OCR in place at 5.5 percent. This falls in line with predictions that the OCR update would follow on from February's release. Milford Asset Management Sam Trethewey says some of the market was hoping for a reprieve- and they were left disappointed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:12

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/04/10

The Reserve Bank held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent, but warned people about the risk that came with increased rates. Governor Adrian Orr says rates will need to stay high for a sustained period- and warned this could lead to more unemployment and financial stress 'than expected'. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the RBNZ's 'engineered recession' came with risks- and we're seeing the results. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:39

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/04/10

The Broadcasting Minister says media is a priority for the Government, despite it being absent from the quarterly plan. It's been a dark day for media, with Newshub's closure confirmed for July and TVNZ axing its Sunday show alongside Fair Go, Midday and Tonight. Melissa Lee says she's taking a paper to Cabinet she hopes will help the industry, although she won't give a timeline. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper wonders if a solution can really be found. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:26

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Arizona...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban can be enforced by the state. The law was first established in 1864 - preceding Arizona becoming a state - and it makes abortion punishable by two to five years in prison, unless the mother's life is at risk. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this change could turn Arizona into one of the biggest battlegrounds in the upcoming US election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

David McDonald: Being AI co-founder on OpenAI and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

Two tech giants claim they've found a way to make AI smarter - and more human-like. OpenAI and Meta have revealed they plan to launch artificial intelligence models capable of reasoning, planning and storing memory. Being AI co-founder David McDonald says this technology opens up new opportunities for various industries. "It has profound impacts on productivity and what people do with their daily lives, there's more opportunities available to people." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:38

Melissa Lee: Media Minister on her ideas to provide...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

The Media Minister says the Broadcasting Act needs updating to ensure a level playing field. Warner Brothers Discovery has confirmed Newshub will shut July 5. TVNZ has also confirmed plans to cut its Midday, Tonight, Fair Go and Sunday shows. Media Minister Melissa Lee says she's written a cabinet paper, but wouldn't give any further details. "There is a Cabinet process, there is a Cabinet paper- there's a process. I'm not going to comment further on it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:02

Tom Hishon: Kingi restaurant owner and chef on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

Swapping red meat for herring, sardines and anchovies could save thousands of lives and help tackle the climate crisis, according to new research. According to BMJ Global Health, red meat consumption is linked to an increase in diet-related diseases and replacing it with forage fish could save 750,000 lives in the long run. Kingi restaurant owner and chef Tom Hishon says these fish are a great source of omegas and calcium. "With fish, it's important to remember you kind of don't want to cook it all

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4:19

Michael Morrah: Newshub investigative reporter on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

A sad day for Newshub staff with closure confirmed, and about 250 jobs lost. Warner Bros. Discovery have told staff there's no planned deal 'at this stage' with third parties. Newshub investigations reporter Michael Morrah says it's tough. "It's a huge loss for the country and for democracy- and of course, it's devastating for us here at Newshub." Newshub's newsroom, website and TV news will go offline on July 5. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:27

Malcolm Knight: mortgage adviser on Kiwi households...

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2024/04/10

A mortgage adviser says New Zealanders are feeling the strain of heavy home loan rates. The Reserve Bank's held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent. Adviser Malcolm Knight says a lot of home owners are asking for interest-only periods or loan repayment holidays. "If you can get through this next 12 to 18 month period- just hunker down, get through the tough credit crunch period - the light is at the end of the tunnel. We should see rates coming down next year." LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:41

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why is it that we have this...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/10

As you know, truancy has been a topic of some discussion in the last week, especially with Associate Education Minster David Seymour's plans to get kids back into class. I've been puzzling over it, especially since it popped up last week, over why it is that we have this truancy problem and why we have parents on both ends of the parenting spectrum who are as casual as they are about school. Why have we got what I would consider to be delinquent parents, who just don't care if the kid goes to

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5:18

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Spain scrapping their...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/09

Spain will scrap its 'golden visa' program geared towards foreigners who make significant investments in real estate. The program rewarded foreign investors who invested at least 500,000 euros in property to live and work in Spain for three years. UK correspondent Enda Brady says these investors were locking locals out of the property market- and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez decided enough was enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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