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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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2:51

Nicole McKee: New gun protection powers will help police

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/01

The government is giving the police more powers to take gangs guns off gangs. Firearm protection orders already allow the courts to stop the high risk offenders from being around guns at all. But now that's going to be extended to any member or associate of a gang with a significant conviction. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee told Heather Du Plessis-Allan that they're "enabling New Zealand police to be able to search any person with a firearms prohibition order at any time at any

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4:50

Christopher Luxon will no longer claim $52,000...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/01

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will no longer claim a $52,000 accommodation allowance for living in the Wellington apartment he owns - and will re-pay $13,000. His U-turn came mere hours after he told media in Queenstown that he was entitled to claim the money. Earlier today it was revealed he was claiming an 11 per cent top up to his own $471,000 salary in the form of a $52,000 optional accommodation allowance. The allowance is meant to pay for Luxon to find accommodation in Wellington. However,

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5:05

Richard Raymond KC: White Island case fines 'roughly'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/01

The six defendants in the White Island case have been ordered to pay a collective $10.21 million in reparations and almost $2.5 million in fines. The biggest penalties were for Whakaari Management Limited, which runs the island itself. White Island Tours, were operating the boat tours to the island, including the tour group present on the island when it erupted. Richard Raymond KC is the lawyer representing White Island tours, he told Heather Du Plessis-Allan that the fines were 'roughly' what they

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3:48

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prince Harry losing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge over his royal security arrangements. The Duke of Sussex took legal action against the British Government over a decision to lower his personal level of security, after stepping back from Royal duties. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Harry is now expected to hand over at least $2 million in legal fees. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:54

The Huddle: Were Melissa Lee's comments from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Yesterday, Melissa Lee said she wasn't concerned about New Zealand having just one TV news station and that there was still a 'plurality of voices'. She's since clarified and claimed she misspoke after copping some backlash- could she have done better? The Government has designated the political and military wings of Hamas - which governs

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4:33

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

Households can breathe a temporary sigh of relief following yesterday's announcement from the Reserve Bank. The Bank has held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent, in line with with what most economists were predicting. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says it's going to be a long battle to get inflation down, so the future's uncertain. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the 2024 Golden...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

The world's biggest sheep-shearing event is kicking off in Masterton today. Over 500 shearers and wool-handlers are taking part in the three-day event, an increase of 25 percent on the previous year. The Country's Jamie Mackay says finding sheep has been tougher this year- but they've managed to get at least 3500 ahead of the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Merja Myllylahti: AUT media researcher on whether the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

There's growing concern that the proposed closure of Newshub could be a sign of tougher times for the media industry. Warner Bros. Discovery revealed they planned to shutter newsroom operations from July, forcing hundreds out of work. AUT media researcher Merja Myllylahti says the entire industry is in trouble, revenue-wise. "For example, results from NZME were not as good as expected because of an advertising slump. This is the same thing the New York Times is going through, most of the industry

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3:38

Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Communications and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

There's salt in the wound for Christchurch Blink-182 fans after bassist Mark Hoppus was filmed ripping on the city. It comes after the band announced they were cancelling their Christchurch show, just two weeks ahead of the event taking place. Consumer NZ Communications and Campaigns Manager Jessica Walker says the band's actions have encouraged fans to seek extra compensation beyond tickets. "It's worth seeing if you can get your money back under the Consumer Guarantees Act, or maybe even the Fair

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4:39

Andrew Slater: Health NZ Chief People Officer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

Health New Zealand says it's going as fast as it can to combat huge delays in implementing pay rises. It's been three months since senior doctors and dentists settled pay negotiations, but most still haven't received agreed increases. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says some of its members have been told they won't get the extra money until June. Health New Zealand Chief People Officer Andrew Slater says their systems are the problem. "Most of our payroll systems aren't compliant

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3:17

David Seymour: ACT Party leader wants TVNZ to pay...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

ACT Party leader David Seymour is investigating making TVNZ pay dividends. He's asked Treasury to look into the returns the station is offering tax-payers, after 1News' competitor Newshub revealed it was broke. Warner Bros. Discovery has proposed shuttering Newshub from July, axing one of the country's biggest commercial news operators. Seymour says it's possible requesting dividends could improve returns- and competition. "It's one possibility- having one big state competitor that gets a pretty

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2:12

Simon Parham: Waitomo Chief Executive 'surprised' by...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

An issue with paying for fuel at outdoor pumps has been confirmed as being related to the leap year. The extra day in February has affected Allied, Waitomo, Gull and BP truck stops, stopping customers from paying for their gas. Software provider Invenco was meant to roll out a fix at 3 o'clock - but that hasn't happened. Waitomo Chief Executive Simon Parham says it's surprising because it's not the first time we've had a leap year. "I think it's near a base in the software where they've just missed

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3:26

Winston Peters: Foreign Minister on Hamas' political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

The designation of Hamas as a terrorist entity isn't expected to have implications for controversial pro-Palestine protest chants. Both the movement's military and political wings - which govern parts of Gaza - are now deemed a terrorist group in New Zealand. When pressed, Peters says people just have to follow and respect the law during protests. "When a country makes a decision that is a decision other countries have also made, no, it shouldn't make any difference. I can't guarantee that will not

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5:21

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

The life and legacy of Fa’anana Efeso Collins has been celebrated at the Manukau Events Centre. Thousands of people, including Prime Minister Chris Luxon, former rugby stars and politicians from all sides came together to pay their respects to the late MP. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Efeso really left a mark in Parliament during his short stay. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on NSW's Police...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

NSW's Police Commissioner has taken the first steps to remove Beau Lamarre-Condon from the state's police force. Lamarre-Condon has been accused of murdering Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird several days ago. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Lamarre-Condon allegedly carried out the murder with a police firearm - sparking an investigation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the ongoing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry is leading the way on the opening day of the first cricket test against Australia at the Basin Reserve. He's taken three wickets to have the tourists 166 for five early in the final session. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:06

Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor on the City Council...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/29

Wellington's mayor is celebrating a controversial multi-million dollar development deal. Wellington City Council today agreed to continue with its plan to buy the land under the Reading Cinema complex for $32 million. The complex will then be rented back to the company, with the funds used to pay for quake strengthening. Tory Whanau couldn't go into specific details around certain aspects of the plan. The mayor says she's very happy with the level of detail she has. "And essentially- this is a loan

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4:35

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK MPs receiving a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/28

British MPs facing threats to their safety can opt for extra security as part of a new package. £31 million has been allocated to help protect concerned politicians, amid growing safety concerns since the war in Gaza began. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this could include extra bodyguards for MPs who are most at risk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:01

The Huddle: What does the Newshub closure mean for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/28

Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Newshub shocked employees with the revelation they planned to shut down newsroom operations by the end of June. Do we just have to accept that the news sector in New Zealand will continue to shrink? Is there a point to push tech companies to pay for news? The Reserve Bank has confirmed that the OCR will stay in

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4:38

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Adrian...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/28

The Reserve Bank Governor says inflation is still too high to consider cutting the OCR. Adrian Orr held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent today, in line with most economist's expectations. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the Bank's on the right track to bringing down inflation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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