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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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4:23

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime...

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2023/10/19

Chris Luxon has confirmed his National-led government isn't keen on Auckland's Light Rail project. The incoming Prime Minister labelled the project a 'white elephant' and said the billions spent could be better put towards other transport priorities. ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon has been consistent about scrapping Light Rail from the beginning of the campaign. "If he had turned around and said- we're going to go ahead with this, he would have had a mutiny on his hands led by Simeon

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5:46

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's...

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2023/10/19

Australia's High Court has struck down Victoria's tax on electric vehicles, in a move labelled 'contentious'. Victoria had previously established a distance-based charge for electric and hydrogen vehicle owners for each kilometre they travel. Two EV drivers filed a challenge in the High Court, arguing that it was 'unconstitutional' for individual states to impose these taxes. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says establishing more taxes would be a controversial decision. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:54

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Mark Telea...

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2023/10/19

The All Blacks have welcomed protocol-breacher Mark Telea back into the fold ahead of their World Cup semi-final. Coach Ian Foster unveiled two key changes to his starting line-up, and record-breaking Sam Whitelock will be part of the new first fifteen. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:13

John Battersby: Massey University security expert on...

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2023/10/19

A word of caution from the Five Eyes leaders, as they detail fears of cyber espionage.The head of MI5 revealed more than 20,000 Brits have been approached covertly online by Chinese spies. Australia also recently deported a Chinese national recruited to spy on a research institution. Massey University security expert John Battersby says New Zealand has reason to be concerned, as the nation can be naïve about potential threats. "The Chinese are definitely doing it, among a range of others. And a

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4:40

Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor defends stance...

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2023/10/19

A Wellington City Councillor is defending his comments on a commercially-sensitive Council deal. The Post reports Council is looking to buy the site where Reading Cinema stands, for $32 million dollars. The boarded up Courtenay Place complex has been closed for years. Councillor Ray Chung is one of five people under a code of conduct investigation, around alleged breaches of confidentiality. He's reiterating his feelings about the deal. "I don't believe that this is a good thing for the city council

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3:02

Kirsten Wise: Napier mayor defends controversial...

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2023/10/19

Controversy over a proposal to restrict residential fence heights in Napier. The City Council's proposed District Plan includes suggesting limits as low as 1.2 metres - for fencing new properties. Fences would be allowed up to 1.8 metres if at least half is visually open, or half of it is only 1.2 metres tall. Mayor Kirsten Wise says there's evidence shorter fences make people feel safer. "People on the street or in neighbouring properties can see what's happening, as opposed to these big fences

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4:09

Stephen Hoadley: Auckland University international...

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2023/10/19

An international relations expert warns 20 trucks of humanitarian aid won't be much help for stricken Palestinians. The US President has helped secure an agreement from Egypt to open a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. More will follow - if Hamas doesn't confiscate the food and medical supplies from civilians. Auckland University's Stephen Hoadley says the aid's going to help more than two million people. "Imagine if they only have one litre of water a day- imagine how many trucks the UN is estimating

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3:28

Stephen Drummond: father of Washdyke, Timaru car...

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2023/10/19

The father of one of five teens killed in a crash near Timaru, at Washdyke, has spoken about the driver responsible. Tyreese Fleming, now 21, was on a restricted licence and had been drinking. Although sentenced in June last year to two-and-a-half years in prison, he walked free yesterday. He'll live in Christchurch, with conditions including not entering Timaru and Temuka. Stephen Drummond, whose son Javarney, died in the crash, says there's nothing he can do about it. "It's the police system, it's

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5:16

Denis O'Reilly: former Black Power member welcomes...

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2023/10/19

Could National's approach to gangs bring needed change? A Mongrel Mob president has claimed the party's gang policy would breach human rights. It includes banning patches in public spaces, and making membership an aggravating factor in sentencing. Black Power member Denis O'Reilly says he welcomes potential benefits of the harsher regime. "As long as stuff is done within the law and within the Bill of Rights, why not have some upside-down thinking?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:21

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The most bizarre story...

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2023/10/19

You want an example of bizarre stuff happening at council level? Take a look at the Reading Cinema deal Wellington City Council is trying to stitch together The context here is that Reading Cinema is on Wellington’s Courtenay Place party strip, but it is closed and has been since 2019 because it is a quake risk- and now it’s becoming an eyesore. But apparently, the council is trying to help the owners pay for the strengthening. What it is reportedly offering to do is buy the land under the building

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5:06

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on MI5 issuing warning...

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2023/10/18

The head of MI5 has warned Chinese espionage is on an 'epic scale' in the UK. Director General Ken McCallum has claimed over 20,000 people have been approached covertly online by Chinese spies. This warning comes amid a new warning to thousands of British businesses of the risk of having their innovation stolen. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says more Chinese companies are working to get access to small companies, start-ups and universities, who were largely unaware of security risks. LISTEN

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10:32

The Huddle: What can we reasonably expect from...

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2023/10/18

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! A hospital in Gaza is the latest to have been hit by bombs, with about 500 feared dead. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has turned from bad to catastrophic - has Israel gone too far now, is the situation in Gaza too dire? Winston Peters has touched down in Wellington, and has refused to answer questions from the

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3:17

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Stats...

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2023/10/18

New Zealanders will get extra insight into the cost of living, as Stats NZ promises to release more up-to-date inflation data. Stats NZ will now publish monthly price changes for alcohol, fuel, tobacco, air and travel costs, in addition to regular data for food and rent prices. The CPI data will continue to be published every three months. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says this will allow people to see 44 percent of the CPI on a monthly basis and keep better track of that data. LISTEN

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4:09

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on...

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2023/10/18

2023 is a big year for organised labour action. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have walked off their jobs at a rate not seen in decades, with new data claiming over 18 million days have been lost to strikes so far this year. Back on New Zealand shores, 850,000 workdays have been lost to strikes between January and May, according to MBIE reports. Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie says unionised workers receive pay reviews less frequently, and low unemployment gives these workers extra

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3:43

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2023/10/18

Insurance premiums are going through the roof, and Kiwis are feeling the pinch. All types of insurance costs rose by 9.6 per cent between the September 2022 and 2023 quarters, according to new data. Dwelling insurance costs led the jump, rising 21.2 percent, and contents and car insurance premiums went up by 18.8 and 10.2 percent, respectively. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the factors driving these hikes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:39

Dave Strong: Morrinsville Plumbing and Gas managing...

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2023/10/18

Plumbers, drain layers and gas fitters have expressed disappointment with the training their apprentices are getting from Te Pūkenga. Reports have surfaced of poor training facilities, students' work getting lost, and apprentices taking longer than expected to finish their programs as they wait for block courses to open up. Dave Strong from Morrinsville Plumbing and Gas says one of his apprentices will have to wait an extra 8 months to finish their program, because key block courses weren't

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2:42

Bryce Edwards: Victoria University political analyst...

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2023/10/18

Kiri Allan is being criticised for jumping from the Beehive into a consultancy firm, a manoeuvre the ex-Justice Minister once launched a review on. Justice officials were asked to look into lobbying in April, over controversy sparked by former MP Kris Faafoi starting a firm less than three months after resigning. Allan registered her new consultancy business two weeks after losing the justice portfolio, while she was still an MP. Victoria University political analyst Bryce Edwards says Allan is

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4:41

Simon Eccleshall: Doctors Without Borders Head of...

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2023/10/18

Hamas and Israel are pointing fingers at each other, following a deadly airstrike at a Gaza hospital. It's killed at least 500 people and Israel is blaming a misfire by militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad - which it denies. Meanwhile, an Israeli blockade has trapped people in Gaza as food, water, fuel and electricity becomes more scarce. Simon Eccleshall from Doctors Without Borders says International Humanitarian Law clearly condemns attacking medical facilities. "It's very unclear still as to

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2:44

Dr Alex Bartle: SleepWell Clinic expert explains new...

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2023/10/18

A new study shows a majority of adults hit the snooze button in the morning. The study of 1500 people found young people were more likely to sleep after their alarms go off. Dr Alex Bartle from the SleepWell Clinic says people should set alarms for when they need to get up. "Give yourself five or ten minutes just to come through- not so you go back to sleep again." He says it's easy to get up when you feel you have to, but if you have extra time, you'll go back to sleep. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:41

Jay Campbell: Hawke's Bay Rugby CEO on NZ Rugby...

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2023/10/18

NZ Rugby have concluded their investigation into the treatment of the Ranfurly Shield after images surfaced on social media in September. The organisation has confirmed that the Shield was accidentally dropped on the floor- but drug testing still hasn't identified the white substance from the photos. Hawke's Bay Rugby CEO Jay Campbell says NZ Rugby tested the Shield thoroughly, and the report only identified plaster. "The release was quite clear- they said it was inconclusive. The report says the

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