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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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4:46

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Labour's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/13

Labour claims it's enjoying a last-minute surge in leaked internal polling. It puts Labour on 30 percent, National on 35, the Greens on 13, Act on 8, and Te Pati Maori on 4. It would have the left bloc overtaking the right - 47 percent to 43 percent. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls is urging scepticism. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan with New Zealand First on 6 percent, this still makes Winston Peters kingmaker. “I would take this with more than a pinch of salt. I mean, we don’t talk

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4:48

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the latest from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/13

Israel's military has told the UN 1.1 million people living in north Gaza will need to leave in the next 24 hours. A UN Spokesperson says everyone living north of Wadi will need to relocate to southern Gaza. 1300 people have been killed in Israel, and more than 1400 in Gaza since Hamas launched its surprise attack on the city. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with the Palestinian President in the next few hours. “I think

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4:06

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on All Blacks dropping...

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2023/10/13

All Blacks wing Mark Telea has been dropped for the weekend's quarterfinal with Ireland, after being stood down for disciplinary reasons. It's understood the Blues winger - who's scored three tries in two matches this World Cup - breached team curfew rules, and will be replaced by Leicester Fainga'anuku. Other quarterfinals this weekend are South Africa vs France, England vs Fiji and Wales vs Argentina. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:31

Diane Calvert, Ray Chung, Tony Randle and Nicola...

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2023/10/13

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has issued five of her councillors with a code of conduct complaint, alleging they breached confidentiality. Whanau confirmed she received a complaint about the conduct of five councillors from Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon and, after seeking advice, decided to proceed with issuing the complaint. “To assist me in my consideration of these allegations, I have initiated an independent review to establish if any breach has occurred. That review will be undertaken by Linda Clark,

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5:49

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the sharp increase in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

Anti-Semitic incidents have surged in Britain in the three days since Hamas attacked Israel. The Community Security Trust, a charity focused on protecting the UK's Jewish community has reported 89 anti-Semitic incidents in the region- a 320 percent increase. UK correspondent Enda Brady says property has been vandalised, flags have been taken down and security has been amplified. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

The Huddle: What can we really expect from the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

Tonight on The Huddle, Curia pollster and Kiwiblog editor David Farrar and Neale Jones from Capital PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! What did we think of last night's political polls? Do we think the election result will be different from what they show? Will NZ First still be the kingmaker party? Are we surprised more New Zealanders are calling for a referendum on the Treaty, according to recent data? A start-up, Tracksuit, is requiring their employees

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3:56

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager...

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2023/10/12

An expert warns the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict comes with ramifications for investors. The death toll on both Palestinian and Israeli sides has reached nearly 2500 in total, with 338,000 in Gaza displaced. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says the impact of this tragedy can be weighed against the economic complications surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on sheep and beef...

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2023/10/12

Sheep and beef farm profit margins are expected to fall a further 30 percent, according to Beef + Lamb NZ's Season Outlook. This lower profitability comes at a time where farmers are already struggling to rebuild from Cyclone Gabrielle and prepare for dry conditions ahead of El Niño, painting a grim picture in experts' eyes. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's further downsides to this negative forecast if China doesn't bounce back quickly enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:30

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

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2023/10/12

Signs food price inflation may be turning a corner and cooling down. Stats NZ data shows food prices are 8 percent higher for the year to September- but it's also the lowest since July 2022. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this inflation cooldown is to be expected after months of increased food prices. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Victoria Young: BusinessDesk investigations editor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

Pressure is mounting as Fletcher Building tries to work their way through an ongoing trading halt. The building company is trying to work out a possible solution in relation to plumbing failures occurring in Western Australia. Australian firm BGC says these issues with Fletcher subsidiary Iplex will cost the company over $1.8 billion to fix. BusinessDesk's Victoria Young says Fletcher has maintained that these issues come from improper installation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:43

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

Hipkins has claimed a National-led Government will set key Maori initiatives back extensively. The Prime Minister has hit out at the opposition, declaring National's Chris Luxon will reverse all 'By Maori for Maori' progress Labour has made. Hipkins also compared Luxon's approach to Don Brash's 'divisive' 2005 campaign. ZB political editor Jason Walls says Hipkins' allegations don't match National's stance on race relations and labelled the move 'short-sighted'. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:56

Sarah Pallett, Hamish Campbell and Raf Manji: Ilam...

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2023/10/12

TOP leader Raf Manji says Labour and National have 'pulled back' from the Christchurch seat of Ilam, paving the way for him to get into Parliament. Labour's Ilam candidate Sarah Pallett has dismissed Manji's claims as 'rubbish', and claims Labour is still in it to win it. "We've been campaigning so hard, and it's a tiny bit insulting to my volunteers, who've really put in the hard yards and continue to do so- they've been out all day today. I'm just bemused." National's Hamish Campbell says this is

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3:13

Bryan Wilmot: Stake Chief Marketing Officer on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

German sandal company Birkenstock experienced a disappointing debut after landing on the New York Stock exchange. The brand experienced a meteoric rise in popularity over the past decade, selling over 30 million pairs in 2022 alone. Birkenstock priced its initial public offering at $46 a share- but the share prices quickly fell 12.6 percent and closed at $40.20. Stake Chief Marketing Officer Bryan Wilmot says many IPOs have attempted to enter the market within the last two years- and the economy

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2:30

Sam Sherwood: NZ Herald court reporter on David...

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2023/10/12

No emotion from a Christchurch man after he was convicted of murdering his childhood friend. David Benbow has been found guilty of murdering Michael McGrath in 2017. The murder charge was proven with no body, no murder weapon and no forensic evidence. The jury delivered its verdict, after deliberating for 18 hours over three days. The Herald's Sam Sherwood was in court and says McGrath's supporters cheered when the guilty verdict was reached. "Benbow himself was just emotionless when the verdict was

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2:56

Lisette Reymer: Newshub Europe Correspondent with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

Negotiations are underway for a humanitarian corridor in Gaza, ahead of Israel's ground offensive. The death toll on both Palestinian and Israeli sides is nearing 2500, with 338,000 in Gaza displaced. The UN is working with the US, Egypt and Israel on establishing a humanitarian corridor on Gaza's border with Egypt. Newshub Europe Correspondent Lisette Reymer says all sides are being forced to make compromises. "At the moment, it seems like perhaps Israel is leaning towards letting the food come in-

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5:33

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Eddie Jones...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

Eddie Jones is reportedly ditching the Wallabies to return to Japan. According to a Japanese sports newspaper, the former England coach and two-time Wallabies coach is heading back to the Brave Blossoms- eight years after leaving the same job. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says these claims are mostly speculation- and Eddie Jones hasn't confirmed anything. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Breakers...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

The New Zealand Breakers have voiced their support for Israel on social media. In a post on the team's Instagram account, the Breakers claimed they were 'deeply saddened' by the attacks in Israel by Hamas and that they stood with the people of Israel. This post has inspired discussion and sparked backlash- and Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave weighed in on the public reaction. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Max Whitehead: Employment expert on whether companies...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/12

The question is being asked- should salaries be made public? Kiwi start-up company Tracksuit is doing just that, introducing pay transparency across its entire 51-person staff. People lead Christine van Hoffen says while it can be uncomfortable at first, it's had positive effects on the team. Employment expert Max Whitehead says pay transparency allows room for trouble. "It becomes this resentment, it becomes this conflict and discontent in the workplace." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:13

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU warning Elon...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/11

The EU has warned Elon Musk that X is being used to spread 'disinformation' about Hamas' attack on Israel. EU industry chief Thierry Breton says Musk's platform has been used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation within the European Union. Musk responded by claiming X's company policy was that everything is open source and transparent. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the Digital Services Act (DSA) requires X to remove and address illegal content or material that violates their

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9:54

The Huddle: Could National really lose the unlosable...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/10/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union 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! Recent polls indicate National's popularity may have peaked and the gap between left and right blocs is narrowing. Both the new Newshub-Reid Research and One News Verian polls show National and ACT will need the boost from NZ First to govern- could National lose the unlosable election? Dame Jacinda Ardern

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