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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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3:44

Ben Thomas: political commentator says leaks are rife...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/15

A political commentator says leaks from post-election talks are rife this year. The leaders of National, ACT and New Zealand First have now all sat around a table together, a first in their negotiations. Prime Minister elect Chris Luxon has wanted talks to stay private. But Ben Thomas says that hasn't been the case. He says it may reflect the parties playing off against each other. "There's the question of how Winston Peters is going to kind of conduct himself as part of this trio, and maybe part of

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6:41

Sir John Kirwan: former All Black weighs in on Wayne...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/15

Fresh from hanging up the whistle after last month's Rugby World Cup final, referee Wayne Barnes detailed the trials and tribulations of officiating at a professional level. In his new autobiography 'Throwing the Book', Barnes took aim at former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry and his response to the All Blacks' upset loss to France in 2007. Former All Black Sir John Kirwan says it's likely Barnes is exaggerating his points to generate interest in the book. "I know Wayne, I know his wife- he's a

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2:20

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Stonewalling the cops...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/15

It’s time that we stop making excuses for why we can’t make it a crime to stonewall the cops. And instead just do the right thing and make it a crime for every adult in the house to stonewall the cops if someone has bashed a baby to death. This is becoming a pattern with child deaths in New Zealand. Just off the top of my head, I can give you four cases where babies have been bashed and the adults didn’t want to tell on each other: The Kahui twins Nia Glassie A case in South Auckland with an

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4:35

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the widespread...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

David Cameron has been named the UK's new Foreign Minister. It comes seven years after he quit as PM over the outcome of his Brexit referendum. Cameron's appointment is part of a major Cabinet re-shuffle by current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, sparked by the removal of Home Secretary Suella Braverman. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this is a risky decision, as this will alienate many prospective voters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:26

The Huddle: Do we know what's going on with the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! In coalition updates: Luxon's trip to APEC is officially off, Winston has been AWOL from Parliament- but the parties are set to meet later this week. Who knows what's going on? What can we expect in the coming days? NZ First's Shane Jones told Radio Waatea his party supports a 'reset' on the Treaty of Waitangi. Will Luxon

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4:38

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on inflation in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Alarm bells are being raised over in Australia, as economists warn the risk of inflation lingering is increasing. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the OCR to 4.35 percent last week- the highest official cash rate seen in 12 years. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says the RBA will likely have to do more to raise the OCR and bring down inflation in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:46

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on economists...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Economists fear the primary sector is likely to struggle from lower export prices during the economic downturn. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan also warns increased interest rates are likely to add to the stressful climate for new Zealand's rural community. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers are expected to struggle in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor issues...

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2023/11/14

One expert has issued words of caution for anyone expecting the incoming Government will be easier on businesses. BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie says it shouldn't be a given that the National-ACT-NZ First coalition will take all the pressure of the business sector- and cited their history of policies and statements. Smellie explained that the banks, supermarkets, fuel companies will likely experience discomfort as the incoming Government addresses the cost of living crisis. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:46

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

New Zealand First's caucus met today in Wellington- but the Party's leader was noticeably absent. None of the newly elected MPs explained where Winston Peters was, but they said work was progressing in his absence. ZB political editor Jason Walls says senior NZ First MP Shane Jones claimed progress was under way, and Peters would turn up- eventually. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:27

Karen Rutherford: Newshub reporter with the latest...

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2023/11/14

Yet more new developments in the case of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips, who vanished in 2021 with his 3 children. A Newshub report revealed a former partner of Phillips, who is helping with the investigation, gave birth to a boy 2 years ago- a boy Phillips is believed to have fathered. Karen Rutherford, who broke the initial story, says police have been in contact with this woman throughout the investigation. "We've not known about this former girlfriend before, but we understand from a police

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2:32

Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillor on Tory...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

An investigation into alleged confidentiality breaches at Wellington City Council hasn't been able to find the leaker. Lawyer Linda Clark has been looking into the conduct of five independent city councillors after a complaint from Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon. The code of conduct complaints alleged councillors had leaked information about a publicly-excluded meeting about the fate of the Reading Cinema site. Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young is among the five councillors accused of breaching

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4:55

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor hopeful the incoming...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Auckland's mayor says he wants congestion charging in place as soon as possible. The council's transport and infrastructure committee is due to consider an Auckland Transport report on the scheme this Thursday. It means motorists idling on busy roads during peak hours will have to pay up to reduce traffic jams and make council revenue. Wayne Brown says if the incoming Government doesn't support it, there will be a squabble. "They expected to do this - Simeon Brown, who expects to be the Minister of

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3:36

Sir Lockwood Smith: former Kiwi High Commissioner to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Suggestions the shock appointment of a controversial former UK PM as Foreign Secretary aims to save the Conservatives' sinking ship. David Cameron will replace Suella Braverman, who was fired after accusing police of double standards in handling protests. Cameron resigned as PM in 2016, with one of the lowest popularity ratings in recent history. Former Kiwi High Commissioner to the UK, Sir Lockwood Smith, says he has a wealth of experience. "And right at this stage, I think what the Conservatives

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1:49

Richard Burke: LeaderBrand CEO on fruit and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Fruit, vegetables and similar household staples were the largest contributor to a monthly fall in food prices. Stats NZ says prices were 6.3 percent higher in October than a year ago- but cheaper than in September, down 0.9 percent month on month. LeaderBrand CEO Richard Burke says supply had been restricted and demand strong, but now they're working to recalibrate. "We've got a whole lot of crop out there that's excellent quality, and the only thing we can do is promote it like heck to get it

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4:34

David Seymour: ACT leader says a referendum on Treaty...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

David Seymour says a referendum on Treaty principles is still on the negotiating table. ACT signalled the policy would be a priority in post-election talks. Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon has said a referendum would be divisive, but New Zealand First's Shane Jones today told Radio Waatea he understands Seymour's concerns. Seymour says it's an idea whose time has come. "I think the more people understand what we're proposing to do, the more people hear about that- I think more people see it as a

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4:32

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on tens of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Separate events were held across Australia over the weekend, as tens of thousands called for a solution to the Israel-Gaza conflict. These events called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, and several politicians have voiced their support. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to act in accordance with international law- but has stopped short of calling for a ceasefire. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says tensions are high in Australia, with the region's Jewish

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3:44

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

Another 'what if' incident for Kiwi rugby fans, as World Rugby privately acknowledges Aaron Smith’s disallowed try should have stood. World Rugby's updated TMO protocol indicates the try should have counted towards the All Blacks' final score in their nail-biting match against South Africa. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:44

Andrew Saunders: Acting Detective Inspector urges...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

A renewed plea for information about missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. A red farm-style quad bike with no registration was reported stolen from a Te Anga property on November 2. Police say two people, believed to be Phillips and one of his children, took the bike and drove south. CCTV then shows a child and an adult breaking the front glass of a Piopio superette - fleeing when the alarm went off. Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders says they want the public to report

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2:37

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We've definitely learned...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/14

This is going to make the Rugby World Cup pain worse, isn't it? Apparently World Rugby has privately conceded that the disallowed Aaron Smith try in the Rugby World Cup final should actually have been allowed. They're not saying this publicly, but media are reporting that World Rugby have privately acknowledged to the All Blacks that the refs got it wrong. What happened was that the refs denied the try because the TMO found a knock-on at a lineout in the lead up to the try. But the trouble is, the

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5:15

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the fallout from the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/13

London police estimate there were over 300,000 gathered at a pro-Palestinian rally in London calling for a Gaza ceasefire. This weekend's rally marked the region's biggest protest since the Israel-Hamas conflict began. At least 145 people have been arrested, many of them counter-protestors who belonged to far-right groups. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says people have been charged with possession of weapons, public disorder, possession of drugs and assault. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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