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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

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/06

The Government is set to place greater scrutiny on New Zealanders trying to access emergency housing. The Minister for Social Development has announced the verification process, eligibility settings and obligations will be strengthened. It includes checking whether someone has 'unreasonably contributed to their need for housing'. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says more case workers will be needed to address these standards- but change in this area is needed. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:01

Clive Fernandes: National Capital Director on the...

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2024/03/06

A new survey has revealed a majority of people think contributing to KiwiSaver should be compulsory. Data from financial advice firm National Capital shows 62 percent of Kiwis are in favour of mandatory KiwiSaver contributions. Director Clive Fernandes says younger people in particular are getting more financially savvy and learning the importance of saving. "We've done quite well in the last few years in financial education, especially with the young ones. I think financial education and financial

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2:28

Mike Egan: Restaurant Association President and...

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2024/03/06

There's growing evidence Kiwis are embracing US-style tipping culture. New data from financial information site, Banked, says 47 Kiwis approve of tipping- and at least 60 percent of Kiwis sometimes leave tips. Restaurant Association President and Monsoon Poon owner Mike Egan says customers like to show appreciation for enthusiastic or knowledgeable workers. "When you give good service, you sort of invoke the emotional reciprocation. They thought the staff member knew all about the menu, and was

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3:15

Dr Libby Weaver: nutritional biochemist and author on...

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2024/03/06

Australian researchers are calling for a new approach to addressing menopause, amid concerns about 'over-medicalisation'. New research published by the Lancet Series argues for a broader model to support women through this life stage, instead of treating individual symptoms. Nutritional biochemist and author Dr Libby Weaver says women process menopause differently, and not all of them suffer debilitating medical complications. "There are many women who don't suffer at all across the menopausal

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6:21

Melissa Lee: Broadcasting Minister on the future on...

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2024/03/06

The Broadcasting Minister is staying tight-lipped about the future of TVNZ. It is understood TVNZ newsroom staff are bracing for a meeting tomorrow about the future of news operations - which will include job cuts. Minister Melissa Lee says she spoke with TVNZ bosses on Friday about how they plan to remain financially viable. "They did not tell me that they were cutting staff on news- they were talking about programming they will have to consider." It will come a week since Newshub announced its

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2:21

Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation Executive Director on the...

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2024/03/06

An increase in international cocaine production has spiked use of the drug on New Zealand shores. The Drug Use in Aotearoa report shows use grew by 93 percent over 2022 and 2023, compared to the previous three years’ average. Its use is still relatively uncommon compared to other countries, with 1.3 percent of adults here using it in the past year. Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm says the UN warned that more countries could expect use of the drug to skyrocket. "1.3 percent of adults is

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3:10

Henry Olsen: American pollster recaps Donald Trump...

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2024/03/06

Over in the US, the biggest day of this year's primary campaign is under way as 16 states cast their votes. Strong performances from Donald Trump and Joe Biden indicate that the two front-runners for president have been determined. American pollster Henry Olsen says Nikki Haley has no hope left of becoming the Republican nominee. "This was actually a collection of states that she could have done well in if she had strength, but the fact that she lost most of them- that shows this is a campaign that

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4:39

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump and...

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2024/03/06

Former president Donald Trump has dominated Super Tuesday in the US, as voters pick their preferred presidential candidate. Reports are projecting he's won the Republican Primary in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Maine, Arkansas, Alabama and Texas - beating rival Nikki Haley in each. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says support is still running high among Trump's base- there's nothing that could deter prospective voters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:04

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kane Williamson...

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2024/03/06

Kane Williamson is shouldering arms to suggestions of unrest in the Black Caps camp ahead of the second cricket test against Australia. Former skipper Ross Taylor has caused a stir with comments concerning now-retired seamer Neil Wagner and his international retirement. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

Tessa Tierney: Spark product director on the decision...

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2024/03/06

Spark customers with Xtra Mail accounts will have to pay $5.95 a month to use them from mid-May. It's citing rising maintenance costs as the reason. Spark product director Tessa Tierney says the company considered scrapping the service altogether. She says it's hard to say what its future will be. "So it'll be interesting to see over the next few weeks - and months - what decisions customers make. But at this stage, I couldn't tell you how many will decide to leave." LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:22

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Super Rugby cannot afford...

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2024/03/06

Just listening to the commentary on the women’s 'redneck' haka in the last day, I don't think people quite understand what this debate is really about. This isn’t a debate about whether politicians just need to suck the criticism up, it isn’t about whether haka are supposed to be challenging. This is a debate about money. Super Rugby is financially stuffed, and even more so the women’s side of it. Did you see the crowd in the background of the footage of the haka? That's right- there was no crowd,

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4:29

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sinéad O'Connor's...

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2024/03/05

The estate of deceased Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has ordered Donald Trump to stop playing her music at his political rallies. Trump has been playing O'Connor's biggest hit, Nothing Compares 2 U, at campaign events in the lead-up to the November election. UK correspondent Enda Brady says O'Connor lived by a fierce moral code- and would have been 'disgusted' to hear Trump use her music. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:26

The Huddle: Should Prime Ministers just fly commercial?

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2024/03/05

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The Hurricanes' women's side called the Government 'rednecks' in a controversial pre-match cheer. Is it wrong for sports teams to take political stances? Will this impact sponsorships? The Air Force Boeing 757 was meant to fly out this morning, but a technical fault with the nose landing gear grounded the plan. Prime

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3:42

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the backlash to...

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2024/03/05

Disappointment in the provinces as Sky TV axes Grassroots Rugby and Mainfreight Rugby. The broadcaster has committed to airing one lower-level Heartland provincial game a week from now on. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the loss of the 'Country Calendar' of rugby. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve...

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2024/03/05

The Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR in place at 5.5 percent has inspired some banks to lower their rates. This is despite some economists warning inflation is still running too high at this point. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says New Zealand's Reserve Bank is one of the only central banks in the world saying rates might need to go up again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bjorn Lomborg: author and Copenhagen Consensus Center...

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2024/03/05

There's a comprehensive list of challenges impacting the wider world- but fixing them poses a costly challenge. World hunger, health, war, education, poverty and climate change are among the problems that need addressing, but fixing them remains elusive. Author and Copenhagen Consensus Center president Bjorn Lomborg says he's working with economists to identify cost-efficient solutions to these problems. "That's not the only thing you need to think about, but it's an important part. How much will it

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3:50

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the Government's...

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2024/03/05

The Children's Minister says new military academies for youth offenders will be different from bootcamps which have been tried in the past. Karen Chhour says the Government plans to have a pilot programme operating by mid-year, led by Oranga Tamariki. Chhour says a group of experts and several community organisations have been brought in to put a well-rounded program together. "It focuses on rehabilitation and a trauma-informed approach as well, alongside having that military approach." LISTEN

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4:02

Scott Jennings: former advisor to George W Bush on...

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2024/03/05

Former US president Donald Trump will remain on the Republican primary ballot in all states after today's historic Supreme Court ruling. State courts in Colorado, Maine and Illinois moved to take Trump off the ballots, claiming he's ineligible for office after the 2021 Capitol riots. But the Supreme Court has unanimously decided it's not within State power to ban him from the ballot. Former George W Bush advisor Scott Jennings says Trump isn't done with the Supreme Court yet. "They have to rule on

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1:39

Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union CEO disagrees with...

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2024/03/05

There's upset over a court ruling of a man who punched a pensioner at the Posie Parker protest last year. The man was granted permanent name suppression and discharged without conviction. Police say it's an offence to share a name that's suppressed and they have the ability to charge anyone for breaching a court order. Free Speech Union CEO Jonathan Ayling says it would be a part of natural justice to name them publicly. "And it's the right of the victim to be able to say- this is the individual who

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2:28

Jules Radich: Dunedin mayor ahead of Pink's sell-out...

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2024/03/05

The countdown is on, as international pop superstar Pink has touched down ahead of her Dunedin concert. Pink is expected to perform at Forsyth Barr Stadium at 7:30 for 32,000 people - one of the largest concerts in the city's history. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich says historically Dunedin's had great concerts since the stadium opened. "We do actively promote the stadium and attract them here, so that has been successful in the past- and we will continue to do that." LISTEN ABOVESee

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