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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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4:25

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on trial date set...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/13

A trial date has been set for Donald Trump’s multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC. The date comes after a Florida judge rejected the BBC’s application to delay the process of discovery in the case. Trump is suing the BBC for defamation. Plus, the Trump administration has erased the government’s power to fight climate change. And, multiple gloves have been discovered in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins Heather to share the updates. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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4:01

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on how the Black Foils...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/13

Sail GP returns to Auckland’s harbours this weekend. Jason Pine joins Heather to discuss whether the Black Foils will make it onto the water. Plus, should any upsets be expected in Super Rugby Round One? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

Samira Taghavi: Barrister, solicitor, Iranian New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/13

A Global Day of Action for Iran is set for Saturday February 14. Tens of thousands have been killed in anti-regime demonstrations in Iran, and activists say all they want is democracy. Barrister, solicitor, and Iranian New Zealander Samira Taghavi joins Heather to discuss what is being done in New Zealand to mark the day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:55

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's talk...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/13

Let's talk about superannuation – which I’ve noticed we are doing more and more frequently and which I think will probably become even more frequent as our population gets older over the next few years. It's come up again because the boss of Milford Investments has given a speech warning that this talk of taking the pension age from 65 to 67 is simply not enough. And realistically, we have to lift it from 65 to 72 or maybe 73. Apparently, we aren't taking the unaffordability of superannuation

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4:25

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles claiming...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

King Charles has stated Buckingham Palace is ready to support the police as they look into allegations concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Thames Valley Police confirmed it is assessing whether there are grounds to investigate Mountbatten-Windsor for suspected misconduct following the latest Epstein files release. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Charles is getting heckled everywhere he goes - and it's clear the royals are rattled by this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:03

Harry Ngata: former All White on the new survey...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

A new survey shows a significant percentage of Kiwi kids no longer hope to be All Blacks when they grow up. Charity Variety released a new survey showing that more kids hope to be footballers - overtaking rugby stars, game developers or police officers. Former All White Harry Ngata says it's 'absolutely fantastic' to see that more kids are seeing this as a pathway. "When we talk about football being a true community game, we're definitely seeing that in some of those stats that New Zealand football

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4:39

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to scrap any form of 'water tax' from the proposed RMA replacement bill. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out this tax, despite it being mentioned in the proposed Resource Management legislation. The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the situation further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:42

The Huddle: Will NZ First get a referendum on Māori...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's growing calls to regulate blind cords following a toddler's unfortunate death. The Government has ruled out establishing new rules around this - do we agree? Are more safety regulations needed? RMA Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed the Government will not be implementing a 'water tax' following outrage from Federated

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99:33

Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 February, 2026, farmers are worried about a water tax - we hear from the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform. Winston Peters explains his push for a referendum on the Māori seats. A survey of children finds their main goal is to be a professional football player - not an All Black. And on the Huddle with Thomas Scrimgeour and Mark Sainsbury we discuss calls for safety regulations on blind cords after a toddler's death. Get the

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2:07

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Right, so in the space of less than a day, a coroner has called for regulations to make corded blinds safe for toddlers, and the family of a little girl who died in one of these blinds has backed that call - and then the Government has said no, there will be no regulation. The whole thing has happened in less than a day. This, by the way - if you don't know what I'm talking about - is a parent's worst nightmare, isn’t it? It’s the idea that something in the house, something seemingly innocuous,

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3:51

Morgan Connaughton: Rocket Lab vice-president of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Government regulations and the sky aren't the limit for Rocket Lab, with the rocket launch cap multiplied by 10 to 1000. A review of space-launch-debris-regulations judged the environmental risk to be low. New Zealand comes third in the world - for frequency of orbital rocket launches. Rocket Lab's vice-president of communications, Morgan Connaughton says this bump is needed. She says Rocket Lab's already reached 81 launches. "Back when Rocket Lab started launching, 100 seemed like a fantasy. And

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4:53

Graeme Rose: Window Treatments CEO explains why it's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

An industry expert says it's not practical to regulate blind cords. A coroner's released a report on the death of three-year-old Tilly Cambie in 2023, after a cord tangled around her neck. She's one of several children to die that way since 2009. They recommend mandatory blind standards - which the Government's ruled out. Window Treatments chief executive Graeme Rose says blanket regulations wouldn't suit every household. "You can imagine someone installing a blind in a kitchen window with a bench

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3:31

Matthew Bloxham: Auckland Council senior freshwater...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Electrofishing technology is being utilised to keep Auckland's Western Springs Lake pest-free. Electrocurrents are being used to stun pest fish and turtles so they can be scooped up, brought to land and killed, with no native species being harmed in the process. Auckland Council senior freshwater ecologist Matthew Bloxham says too many people are getting rid of their old pets when they become inconvenient - with many dumping them in Western Springs. "These things become enormous and they're

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3:34

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on whether an inquiry...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Wellington's mayor says questions can come later on who'll pay to fix the failed Moa Point wastewater treatment plant. The facility's failed catastrophically and wastewater's still flowing into the ocean - with no end in sight. Work's continuing at the site to lets teams assess what's gone wrong. Andrew Little says regional Wellington mayors have been quick to comment on whether they'll help pay. But he says those decisions haven't been made. "At the end of the day, Moa Point plant belongs to

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3:23

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister rules out proposed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has categorically ruled out implementing a 'water tax' that's mentioned in the proposed Resource Management legislation. Federated Farmers today asked the Government to remove clauses they say give Ministers sweeping powers to tax water as a tool for managing demand. Bishop says it's not that simple, and it's not a policy the current Government is proposing. "There's a provision in there to allow it to be turned on into the future, if the Government did policy work

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4:56

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Our newsroom can reveal Parliament's Speaker's been filing incorrect property declarations for the past two decades. Gerry Brownlee last year amended 15 of his 19 pecuniary interests declarations, dating to 2005. But some changes still appear to be incorrect. The inconsistencies stemmed from failing to declare a property entirely - and even declaring one he didn't own. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further, and revealed whether Kiwis should be concerned. LISTEN

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6:25

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Liberal...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley is facing additional leadership challenges after Angus Taylor resigned from the party's front bench. Reports claim Taylor's supporters have requested a special party room meeting to consider a so-called spill motion, meaning the party's leadership is up for contest. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Liberal Party is seeing a significant drop in the polls, and Ley's popularity is on the decline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:23

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Whites...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Lofty goals for the All Whites at this year's World Cup. New Zealand Football has confirmed a warm-up fixture against fourth-ranked England, nine days before their opening pool game against Iran. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

Winston Peters: NZ First leader on the party...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/12

Winston Peters won't say if a referendum on abolishing the Māori seats would be a post-election negotiations sticking point. He's announced the NZ First policy today - reigniting its 2017 campaign, which didn't make it into the coalition agreement with Labour that year. Peters says things could be different this election. "No use saying it's the bottom line if they don't give you the tools - how can it be a bottom line? If you walk in here with not enough votes, you're not going to be able to get

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10:52

The Huddle: Covid inquiry, Saudi Arabia trip, and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Morris Williamson, Auckland councillor and former National Party minister, and Jack Tame, host of Saturday mornings and Q&A, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Nicola Willis announced a surprise inquiry into the Reserve Bank's actions during Covid with questions arising over the timing. And, Winston Peters visits Saudi Arabia and sits ringside at Joseph Parker's fight. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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