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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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3:51

Sara Chatwin: psychologist on the concerns raised...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

Between phones, smartwatches and new apps, it's fairly easy for people to stay in contact and keep an eye on where they are. Some couples and families use location sharing to enforce trust and keep each other safe, but concerns have been raised as to when it crosses the line. Psychologist Sara Chatwin says it's important to discuss parameters and boundaries when it comes to location sharing. "There are many reasons why location sharing can be a really good thing...I just think at the extreme end of

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2:49

Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives CEO on the High...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

The High Court's ruled the Crown breached its promise to ensure self-employed midwives are paid fairly and reasonably. After 18 months of waiting, the decision's been published. Justice Cheryl Gwyn also says the Crown unlawfully discriminated against the midwives on the basis of sex - and breached their human rights. NZ College of Midwives chief executive Alison Eddy says workers weren't being paid based on reasonable comparators. "And the fact that they're self-employed and had to carry the costs

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3:18

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on ACT confirming the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

Labour may still hand a lifeline to the Government's much-touted surcharge ban. The policy was announced with much fanfare last year - with Minister Scott Simpson promising it would be in force by May. But he now says the bill's on pause, after David Seymour confirmed ACT won't back it. National's now hoping for Labour's support for it to pass, with the Opposition keen to see amendments made so retailers don’t bear the costs of the payments themselves. Retail NZ's Carolyn Young says she think's it's

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5:39

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/03/26

The Greens are heading to the election, with a policy to reverse the Government's reintroduction of interest deductibility. It also wants to scrap no-cause evictions, and introduce a new register of landlords and property managers. The Greens say they want to cap rent-hikes at two-percent per year and introduce a new rental warrant of fitness. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has raised concerns over the impacts of this plan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:57

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Australian...

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2026/03/26

Over in Australia, the fuel crisis is getting worse, with hundreds of petrol stations running dry. Stations in NSW and Victoria have reported significant shortages, with metropolitan areas being hit the hardest. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says demand for fuel has been spiking - which has been driven up by panic-buyers looking to get ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:56

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

The White Ferns have wrapped up a 4-1 T20 series win over South Africa, cruising to a 92-run win in the final game at Hagley Oval. Having already wrapped up the series, captain Melie Kerr was in imperious form - blasting 105 off just 55 balls to lead the hosts to 194 for six. South Africa couldn't get any partnerships going, held to 102 for nine in their run-chase. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

Sonandi Geldenhuys: mother of six-year-old boy with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/26

The mother of a six-year-old boy with Down Syndrome says it was a punch in the guts to find out he's being deported. The family arrived from South Africa on visitor visas two years ago and have been living in Waikato. But a new rule means children of temporary visa-holders have to leave the country - if they have a severe cognitive or developmental disorder and require significant support. The couple sought ministerial intervention from Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk, who declined without

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4:02

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the UK's contingency...

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2026/03/25

Over in the UK, concerns have been raised over an incoming fuel shortage as the Middle East conflict continues. The Government hasn't dismissed the possibility of fuel rationing due to the persistent conflict in Iran and the supply issues causing a spike in prices as a result. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says discussions have taken place about future options. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/03/25

The Government is looking at potentially helping Channel Infrastructure increase its fuel storage capacity at Marsden Point. Channel - New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal business - has identified some 'very preliminary options' for significantly increasing its diesel storage capacity more quickly than would normally be the case. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:06

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

The New Zealand sharemarket turned downwards, finishing with a fall of over 1.53 percent. The conflict in the Middle East has continued on, and oil prices have kept going up as a result. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:23

The Huddle: Do we see the Iran conflict ending soon?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute 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! The US has sent over a 15-point peace plan for the Iran conflict. Do we think this is going to work? Do we see the conflict ending soon? It's been revealed the National Party is offering the public a chance to sit next to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon over dinner for $10,000. What do we make of this

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2:24

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

Right, let’s talk about the National Party accidentally letting slip that they’re selling tables at a dinner with Christopher Luxon. The story is that the Mainland Dinner will be held in Christchurch next month and if you have a few thousand dollars spare, you can go along. Dinner at Chris Luxon’s table will cost you $10,000. Dinner at a minister’s table - a senior minister’s table - will cost you $8000. And then just a dinner with, you know, normal punters, normal civilians, will cost you $5000

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Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 March, 2026, Jetstar's cutting flights and an aviation analyst says it's hard to know when jet fuel prices will stabilise. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on who made the call to backtrack on removing minimum size limits for commercial fishing. We hear from an astronomer on plans to build a base on the moon. And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Thomas Scrimgeour on whether they think it's worth spending $10,000 to have

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4:23

Mark Douglas: Starboard Maritime Intelligence analyst...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

New Zealand's petrol supply has gone down, but officials say supply remains within normal levels. Just released figures are current to Sunday, when there were 48.7 days of petrol supply, down from 49.9 last Wednesday. But diesel supply is up slightly, at 46.4 days compared to 45.5 on Wednesday. Jet fuel's at 43.4 days, down from 44.7. Starboard Maritime Intelligence analyst Mark Douglas says there's more tankers on the way to New Zealand, so there's no significant disruption just yet. LISTEN

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4:07

Matt Terrill: Marco Rubio's Former Chief of Staff on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

The jury's out on whether Iran and the US will come to an agreement anytime soon about ending the war. Iran's still trading strikes with Israel - which appears less optimistic than the White House about Tehran putting pen to paper. The US claims it's presented a 15-point plan to Iran and negotiations are taking place.Former staffer to Marco Rubio, Matt Terrill, says the damage to Iran in this war could improve the chances of a deal being reached. "Iran, I suspect, is really on their heels right now

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2:39

Josh Aoraki: Stardome astronomer on NASA's plan to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

NASA's new chief has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a $20 billion base on the moon. It's cancelled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit, and will instead use the project's components to build the base. The US is pushing to return to the moon before China sends its astronauts there around 2030. Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki says the base seems like a fever dream. "Since the Apollo missions, NASA has said they want to go to the moon, they want to have a long-term presence there. And

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2:46

Winston Peters: NZ First leader reveals why Shane...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/25

Winston Peters says the decision to back down on controversial fishing rule changes was only made today. The Government's proposal would've allowed commercial fishers to catch undersized fish - including snapper. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he spoke to Fisheries Minister Shane Jones this morning, and he agreed to dump the change. But Peters says the decision was made hours before Luxon met with Jones. "In the end, we made a decision and said - no, let's dump the darned thing, go with what people

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3:12

Geoffrey Thomas: aviation commentator on Jetstar...

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2026/03/25

An aviation commentator says it's hard to know when jet fuel prices will stabilise, as yet another airline cuts routes. Jetstar says it's made temporary changes to its Trans-Tasman schedule because of rising jet fuel prices from conflict in the Middle East, and other increasing costs. Routes between Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington are impacted - as well as flights to Sydney and Brisbane. Geoffrey Thomas says even if the conflict ends in the next few weeks, airlines would have to wait for flow

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5:57

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/03/25

The Education Minister's blaming human error, after using her official email to promote a National Party video to schools. Erica Stanford sent principals guidance on a new assessment system, but included a link to a Party YouTube video in which she explains the tool. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Labour's Ginny Andersen has voiced concerns over this - which sparked further debate in the House. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Trump...

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2026/03/25

Little is known about how the war with Iran will end, despite Donald Trump saying it's won. Reuters reports Israel and the US have handed over a 15-point plan to Iran, as part of negotiations. Meanwhile, attacks continue across the Middle East. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and VP J.D Vance will play a key role in the negotiations, but it's unlikely the Trump administration will be looking to give too much. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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