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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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8:08

Jason Walls: Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/03

Labour will be a “formidable opposition” as they work to “win back the confidence of more New Zealanders” over the next term, leader Chris Hipkins says. The party will have 34 of the expected 123 seats in Parliament over the next three years. Hipkins said he felt Labour had picked up some momentum over the campaign, as evidenced by on-the-day versus advance voting results. But the special votes appeared to reflect the advance voting. “Labour has been sent a message and we have heard it. We will be

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3:55

Dan Mitchinson: Emails contradict Eric Trump’s...

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2023/11/03

Eric Trump, one of two sons entrusted to run Donald Trump’s real estate empire, today swore he was never involved with or aware of financial statements that New York state lawyers say fraudulently puffed up the ex-president’s wealth and the worth of the family business. But when a state lawyer pulled up decade-old emails in which a fellow Trump Organisation executive asked him for information needed to complete one of his dad’s financial statements, the irritated son strove to clarify. “We’re a

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3:32

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Wayne Barnes...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/03

International rugby's most experienced referee Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement after 111 tests. His retirement comes just days after the Rugby World Cup final, where he cited online abuse, including death threats, in his reasoning for stepping down. A must-win game for the Black Caps in Bengaluru against Pakistan. The Black Caps have lost their last three in a row, and need a win to all but secure their spot in the Cricket World Cup semifinals. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Andrew

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5:32

David Seymour: ACT leader says he and Winston Peters...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/03

David Seymour says he's confident he will be able to work alongside Winston Peters. The final Special Votes count has confirmed National and ACT will need NZ First to form a government. He says he has reached out to the New Zealand First leader but hasn't heard back yet. Seymour told Andrew Dickens they will need to put aside their differences. “This is a relationship that’s gonna work basically because the voters are keen and green in any election – they have asked us to work together and

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3:33

Andrew Dickens: Here comes the three-ring circus...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/03

Last Monday when I was hosting afternoon talkback I got a pithy little text that said "We've got rid of the clownshow and here comes the 3-ring circus." It's pretty funny because it's pretty true and it's happened. The counting of the special votes has confirmed that Luxon and Seymour need Winston and as we all know Seymour and Peters are not BEST friends. Critics warn of a conservative coalition of chaos. That won't be so but only if it's a coalition of compromise. It could be worse. Labour, the

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7:39

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the Beatles' final...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

After years in the making, the Beatles are set to release their musical farewell to the world. 'Now and Then' features all four members on the track, and will be the last song credited to Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr. The song is being released Friday and the video debuts on Saturday. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this song has been 45 years in the making, with AI enhancing the final product. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

The Huddle: Can Erin Patterson get a fair trial?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

Tonight on The Huddle- Sam Johnson, Projects Director at Still and Capital director Neale Jones joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! MPI has ordered 'brain drink' creators Ārepa to publish a notice saying some of its claimed health and performance benefits are unsubstantiated. Is this marketing misleading- or should consumers have known better? A search is underway at Erin Patterson's house in Victoria months after she cooked a deadly mushroom meal for her

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5:44

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

The economic outlook in the United States is looking up. GDP in America has increased at an annual rate of 4.9 percent in the third quarter in 2023, according to recent data. Their inflation is currently at 3.7 percent and consumer spending is surging. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds recaps the less-than-stellar market reaction to the ongoing US quarterly result season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on shareholder...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

Shareholder confidence in New Zealand's primary sector listed companies has fallen to an eight-year low and dropped 22 percent on the 10 months since January. The S&P/NZX Primary Sector Index dropped to 10,000, a low not seen since January 2016. The Country's Jamie Mackay says only the Fonterra Shareholders Fund has managed to stay positive all year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:40

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

The incoming National-led Government will soon have to make headway on their plans for the economy. The sector has already reported increased confidence, with data from Auckland's Business Chamber showing confidence levels are up 11 percentage points from before the election. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the incoming Government will want to begin by clearing up the short-term economic issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

Jason Walls: ZB political editor ahead of Friday's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

The nervous wait is almost over for a number of MPs on the cusp of losing their spot in Parliament. The much-anticipated final results - including special votes - will be released tomorrow at 2pm. ZB political editor Jason Walls says a lot's riding on the last 570,000 votes to be counted. "On current numbers, National and ACT can form a slim majority. But it's likely the centre-right bloc will lose at least one or two seats- that means they'll need NZ First to form a Government." LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:22

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

Homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands of hectares of pasture have been burned up, as wildfires tear through Queensland. Conditions have eased today, but dozens of bushfire warnings are in place as firefighters struggle to bring the disasters back under control. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says firefighters are working to build containment lines around dangerous areas, as it's only a matter of time until temperatures flare up again. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:34

Lauraine Jacobs: NZ Listener food columnist weighs in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

A New York Times piece explored the age-old conundrum- should children be excluded from dinner parties? A child-free couple were eager to spend time with friends, but weren't keen on including their kids on the guest list, sparking debate as to what the most ethical solution could be. NZ Listener food columnist Lauraine Jacobs is in favour of leaving kids out of the equation. "If my son and his wife want to see another couple, they often go out. People are prepared to get baby-sitters, aren't

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5:05

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency managing director on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

A wave of business failings is expected on the horizon. BWA Insolvency's latest report shows 20 percent more business fell in the third quarter of 2023, than in the same time last year. Their managing director says more are inevitable, with the central Government attempting to drive down discretionary spending. Bryan Williams says there are also an increase in costs and labour shortages. "And there is a worldwide downturn of commercial activity. Add all those together, and the end of the rainbow

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4:41

Angus Brown: Ārepa co-founder and co-chief executive...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

A New Zealand-made drink company has been forced to publish a notice saying it's made some 'unsubstantiated' claims. Ārepa calls its product a 'brain drink', but the scientific community has questioned the assertion it boosts mental and athletic performance. The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed the notice the company had put online was compulsory, after an investigation into its labelling and advertising. Co-founder and co-chief executive Angus Brown says it's tough to balance complex,

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2:46

Andrew McFarlane: Australian correspondent on Erin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

An Australian media contingent's waiting outside a police station in a small Victorian town - hoping a woman at the centre of a fatal mushroom lunch will emerge. Erin Patterson's being questioned and her Leongatha home is being searched after her arrest this morning. Three people died in July after eating a meal she prepared in July. Australian correspondent Andrew McFarlane says Patterson's previously said she bought mushrooms for the dish at a store. "She says she actually ate the beef wellington

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5:25

Sam Sherwood: NZ Herald reporter on Storm Angel Wall...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

The mother of baby Ruthless-Empire - whose death is being investigated by police - has spoken out. Storm Angel Wall has told our newsroom after being told the toddler was choking, she rushed him to hospital, where he died. Police are treating the death as a homicide. Herald reporter Sam Sherwood, says Wall told him she denies being involved in the death. "She described him as the happiest little baby you'd ever see, she said that he was a happy, chappy baby. In her words, she said she was more than

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4:08

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

The Black Caps deny their fielding standards are slipping after slumping to a third straight defeat at the Cricket World Cup. They've been trounced by 190 runs by South Africa in Pune - New Zealand was rolled for 167 after allowing the Proteas to reach 357 for four. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:01

Patrick Gale: Rangitoto College Principal on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

Extra students are pressuring the roll, resources and planning at New Zealand's biggest school. Education Ministry data shows student rolls grew by nearly 16,000 pupils in the past year, and it says immigration is largely the reason. Rangitoto College Principal Patrick Gale says the school zone has had a lot of infill housing in the past few years. "And that's leading to higher population density, but the families that are choosing to move into those homes are often immigrants- so those two are

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3:18

Andrew Dickens: I don't have a problem with how long...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/02

This time tomorrow, we will know exactly what we voted for on the 14th of October. The release of the final voting figures will indicate exactly how many seats each party has, and how they can then be part of a coalition, and what the proportion is- and whether they can govern the country or not. To be honest, I had to ask my co-workers what date the election was on, because it felt so long ago. And the reason for that is because it's been over three weeks since October 14th. The length between the

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