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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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2:52

Winston Peters: Foreign Affairs Minister on New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/23

Defence Minister Judith Collins says our personnel will support coalition forces with targeting for precision attacks on identified targets. Foreign Minister Winston Peters is giving little away on what that will look like. "Well, it's finding people who are threatening lives with piracy, mayhem and murder- and stopping them." Asked if it was drone operation, Peters says he can't answer that question. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:19

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/23

Prime Minister Chris Luxon recently announced a Defence Force team will be sent to the Red Sea to help protect maritime security. ZB senior political reporter Barry Soper says Luxon denies this has anything to do with Israel and Gaza. "According to Christopher Luxon, it'll contribute to the collective defence of the Middle East- and ships are certainly being hindered in their progress through there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on former...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/23

Scott Morrison is drawing his 16 year political career to a close. The former Australian Prime Minister will leave federal parliament at the end of next month for a new career opportunity in the US. It will trigger a by-election in the typically liberal Sydney seat of Cook. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says between Covid and AUKUS, Morrison's left a mixed legacy. "He's joining a number of strategic advisory firms around the world, and he will be very busy and gainfully employed- and also

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3:59

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on a pro-Palestine...

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2024/01/23

Alexander Zverev has denied Kiwi-raised Brit Cam Norrie a spot in the quarter-finals at the Australian tennis Open, winning a tense five-set battle. The German sixth seed won 10-3 in the fifth set tie-break to end Norrie's run. The fourth-round encounter was briefly halted during the third set on Monday afternoon after a woman threw a raft of leaflets saying 'Free Palestine' onto the court. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:37

Al Gillespie: Waikato University law professor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/23

The Foreign Affairs Minister is reiterating New Zealand's support for a two-state solution to the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict. Winston Peters says recent comments made by members of the Israeli Government fuel tensions and put chances of a solution at risk. Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie says it's unlikely Israel will accept the proposed provisional measures being discussed. "It's unlikely that Israel will respect that if it goes against them. The only way you could get

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5:10

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Storm Isha tearing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

On the other side of the world, there's very rough weather in the UK- with gales and downpours as Storm Isha blows in. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says there's major disruption, including 170,000 homes and businesses waking up to no power. "We've got train services suspended, we've got trees falling down on cars, and flights being cancelled." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:24

The Huddle: Is Donald Trump headed for the White...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Muriwai community advocates and locals are calling for cars to be banned from the beach after a teenager was killed over the weekend. Is this the best course of action? The Government is under pressure over Māori issues following last weekend's hui. National also says it won't support ACT's Treaty Principles Bill past the first reading- what

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5:55

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator ahead of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

The first Cabinet meeting of 2024 is set to take place tomorrow, as the Government reaches the halfway point of its first 100 days. This meeting takes place days after the National Unity Hui in Turangawaewae- and event which has cast a shadow over the Government. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan outlines her predictions here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

Stefan Vogel: Rabobank researcher says New Zealand...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

New Zealand exports could profit from the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea. Freight continues to be redirected around Africa's Cape of Good Hope while violence continues to escalate. The new route means the products this country sends to the Asian market won't take as long as those from Europe or Eastern USA. Rabobank researcher Stefan Vogel says exporters may want to keep an eye on container availability. "If we're struggling to find the containers, we may actually have an issue on that side that

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4:23

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Cricket...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Cricket Australia has raised a few eyebrows over their decision to sidestep Australia Day celebrations at an upcoming test match. The holiday coincides with Friday's Gabba Test match against the West Indies in Brisbane. Prime Minister Albanese has urged people to stop 'looking for outrage', as this announcement has prompted some backlash. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson explains the divided reactions to the news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

ZB's Barry Soper predicts the Government is in for a difficult year following last weekend's events. The Māori King organised a National Unity Hui attended by thousands, and commentators are divided on the Prime Minister's decision to skip the event. Senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the 'Māori issue' will dominate the headlines over the next few weeks, and the Government may need to draw attention to the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:59

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister cites inadequate...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has put the blame on inadequate funding for Wellington's water issues. Since 2022, 40 percent of the region's drinking water has been lost to leaks. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has written a letter requesting information from local councils on how they're addressing the problem. Willis says Wellington City Council only gave Wellington Water a fraction of the $10 million they needed for maintenance. "They always seemed to find the money for a new cycleway,

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3:49

Clare Bradley: Muriwai Community Association co-chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Belief vehicles need to be totally banned on Auckland's Muriwai Beach. A teen died yesterday after a ute rolled on the beach, and two others have serious injuries. Vehicles are now banned at the beach until Thursday - with people allowed on foot. Muriwai Community Association co-chair, Clare Bradley, says how vehicle access is currently managed isn't working. "There is a growing sense that the only way to really manage the safety of the beach, both for pedestrians and for the wildlife that make that

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3:04

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Outrage from Wellington parents as a school changes uniform requirements. Year Nine pupils at Wellington College must now wear blazers and ties, which come with a price tag of almost $300. Some parents aren't happy about the change during a cost of living crisis. Vaughan Couillault of the Secondary Principals' Association says uniform changes usually aren't cheap. "You can't put a cheap blazer onto a student these days, it's usually $250 to start with." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:11

Chris Cahill: Police Association President calls for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

There's belief stricter penalties will help against a surge in people fleeing police. Police data from the Bay Of Plenty shows 883 drivers in the region didn't stop when signalled, from January to October last year. That figure was 902 for all of 2022 - and 521 for 2021. Police Association President Chris Cahill says countrywide in the first nine months of last year, drivers kept going 8900 times. "If you're drunk driving, currently to go to court- you'll get penalised for that, but you won't get

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4:38

David Seymour: ACT Party Leader says National hasn't...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

A war of words over ACT's plans to re-define the principles of the Treaty. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has said National would support the Bill to the select committee stage. But ACT Party Leader David Seymour says National hasn't ruled out supporting it further. "We've got no commitment any further either way, and I suspect that first of all- this is a debate we need to have, and I suspect they'll recognise that. Second of all, it's a lot more popular than people are giving it credit for." LISTEN

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2:50

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Lydia Ko winning the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Kiwi golfing superstar Lydia Ko is embracing that winning feeling again on the LPGA Tour. After a winless 2023 on the Tour, the 26 year old has won the opening event of 2024 in Florida by two shots. Sportstalk host Jason Pine recaps today's victory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

Joe Walsh: Former Republican Congressman on Ron...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has abandoned his bid to be a Republican presidential candidate. He's thrown his support behind Donald Trump. Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh says DeSantis lost by 30 points to Trump in Iowa - so pulling out is the right move. "It made no sense for him to stay in, he was going to get killed in New Hampshire. And as he said, he really had no pathway. Get out, endorse Trump, and fight another day." Nikki Haley is Trump's only remaining contender. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:11

Heather du Plessis-Allan: A tough start to the year...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/22

Looks to me like it’s a tough old start to the year for the new Government. This is basically day one of the news year, the TV news shows were back this morning, most of the big radio shows are back today- and what are we all talking about? The big hui at Turangawaewae at the weekend, and the unexpectedly big Māori opposition to the Government's Māori related policies. And it's not a one-off, there is more to come. We've got Ratana on Wednesday, Waitangi Day in a couple of weeks, that's a run of

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6:58

Best of the Year: Is it ethical to put your toddler...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/21

ZB host Tim Beveridge and Ali Jones from Red PR joined the Huddle back in June for a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Michael Wood remains on stand-down as Transport Minister, after it was revealed he was asked to sell his Auckland Airport shares 12 times. Can he keep his job- and should he? The PGA Tour and LIV Golf surprised the sports world by announcing an unexpected merger- what do we think of this? Should players have been warned? Heather wants to buy a toddler

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