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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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4:22

Steve Lancaster: New Zealand Rugby interim CEO on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/26

New Zealand Rugby interim CEO Steve Lancaster has insisted today's coaching policy change isn't an admission of fault when hiring Scott Robertson. NZR has invited Kiwi coaches with international experience to apply for the vacant All Blacks job, something Robertson didn't have. Lancaster says New Zealand is 'incredibly blessed' to have a high calibre of potential coaches and he's confident the right choice will be found. "We're confident that there is a good number of coaches, both here in New

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3:50

Buddy Mikaere: Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngāti Ranginui...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/26

The future of Mount Maunganui's Mauao is unclear, as efforts to recover six people buried in a landslide continue. Iwi leaders say they are yet to have a hui to discuss what the long term plan is. Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngāti Ranginui historian Buddy Mikaere says a rahui is being placed on it now, and there does need to be a rest - which should be taken advantage of. "Have a proper review of the entire Maunga, the track system, to see where likely hazards might be, and to note those and put in place

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5:08

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Parliament...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/26

Parliament is set to return from tomorrow for a single-week sitting block, but the big day's already been overshadowed. Last week's extreme weather has made a significant impact, with Prime Minister Chris Luxon skipping Rātana to visit the impacted areas. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says it's likely Parliament will pay tribute to those lost to the extreme weather to start the year off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:02

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/26

It's Australia Day today, and the holiday's sparked protests, division and debate about the meaning of the day. Thousands of people took to the streets for the Invasion Day march protesting the holiday, only to clash with protestors out for the March for Australia rally. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says people have raised concerns about the polarising nature of the holiday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the search for a new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/26

New Zealand Rugby is determined to nail an expedited process, as they open for applications for All Blacks head coach. The criteria for Scott Robertson's replacement states the new person needs experience internationally and must be a New Zealander. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

Mike Cosman: Institute of Safety Management...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/26

Concerns about how many investigations will be held into Mount Maunganui's deadly landslide, with six people still buried and careful recovery work continuing. WorkSafe will look into organisations with a duty of care at the holiday park, the Council's reviewing events beforehand, and Fire and Emergency could launch a probe. The Institute of Safety Management's Mike Cosman says police will investigate on behalf of the Coroner, and could do so in their own right too. He says others may also be

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Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/23

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 23 January. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:32

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: There's a time and a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/23

Now, have a listen to this. This happened in Thames this morning as the Prime Minister arrived to go and check on the damage to the properties and check out the roads and to meet with the victims' families. It's a disgrace what you're doing with your climate positive, Prime Minister. It's an absolute disgrace and we're suffering now. You're listening to a bunch of protesters heckling the Prime Minister. They're yelling shame as he gets into his car. And yesterday, Chris Hipkins mentioned climate

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6:07

Karen Stevens: Insurance and Financial Services...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/23

A large insurance bill is looming from the latest weather-related disasters. The landslide at Mount Maunganui combined with flood damage in Northland, Coromandel and Gisborne means that the claims are set to roll in. Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens told Ryan Bridge that people affected can expect delays given the high number of claims being made. "I think everybody understands that with a significant weather event, there are going to be more delays than if it's just business

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3:50

Mark Wolfenden: Woolworths Director of E-Commerce...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/23

Shoppers may be hit with a new unexpected fee if they are using Woolworth's click and collect service. Currently, Click and Collect is free at Woolworths as long as you're buying at least $50 worth of groceries, but the chain is going to change the rules so that all Click and collectors pay $3.50. Woolworths Director of E-Commerce Mark Wolfenden told Ryan Bridge that the price was put in place to simplify the fee on all orders, and to help the company invest in it's services. "It's about making it

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4:22

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist comments on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/23

An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected. Inflation's clocked in at 3.1 percent which means its snuck outside of the Reserve Bank's target band. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says there's now quite wide agreement that the OCR will be held at 2.25 to prevent further inflation. She told Ryan Bridge that more extreme measures could be needed.Zollner says it's more likely than not that the Official Cash Rate will be hiked sometime this year

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4:28

Michael Morrah: NZ Herald Senior Journalist provides...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/23

Police says authorities will be working through the night and tomorrow - to find people trapped after a slip slammed into Mount Maunganui's Beachside Holiday Park. Six people are unaccounted for, including two teenagers, after it tore through tents, cars, caravans, a toilet block and the hot pools around 9.30am yesterday. NZ Herald Senior Journalist Michael Morrah told Ryan Bridge that there are 6 people confirmed to be trapped under the landslide, with another 3 people still yet to be accounted

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4:11

Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/23

Scammers behind the Manage My Health security breach could attempt to contact affected customers. Earlier this month, the patient portal became aware more than 127-thousand users' health records had been compromised in an attack last year. Netsafe chief online safety officer Sean Lyons told Ryan Bridge that the cybercriminals could impersonate the company or other agencies - in what's known as a recovery scam. He says they could say they work for Manage My Heath or say they could help people secure

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4:53

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump dropping...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

Greenland remains on edge - even after Donald Trump has ruled out tariffs on NATO countries and military force to seize the Arctic island. The US President spoke at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, claiming he’s laid the groundwork for a future deal. UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the reactions to this development. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:19

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert examines the risks...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

The new year is getting under way, but concerns have been raised over what investors should focus on for 2026. There's risks impacting the tech sector and experts are hoping things will improve going forward. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:29

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on how the North...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

The North Island has been hit hard by record-breaking downpours over the last few days, and it's expected to leave an impact on the rural communities in those regions. Reports indicate livestock won't suffer too badly, but concerns have been raised over the roading damage, which will make it harder to move produce round the country. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:20

The Huddle: Do we see Trump getting his way on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -and more! Families of young children with cystic fibrosis are celebrating a Pharmac proposal to widen access to the drug Trikafta, which is out for consultation. How good is this? Donald Trump has laid the groundwork or a future deal involving Greenland and dropped proposed tariffs on NATO countries. What do we make of this? Do we see Trump getting his way

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5:21

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on what the latest...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

The latest operating reports by New Zealand's leading power companies indicate things are looking up. Both Contact Energy and Genesis Energy have confirmed hydro storage is up, meaning both companies are in a better position than expected Genesis Energy CEO Malcolm Johns explains what this development could mean for Kiwis ahead of the winter season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 22 January, 2026, we hear from a witness to the landslide at a Mt Maunganui campsite. A father tells us what Pharmac funding for a cystic fibrosis drug will mean for his son. Brad Olsen from Infometrics looks at whether the worst of the brain drain has passed. And on The Huddle, Clare de Lore and Mark Sainsbury have a laugh about Donald Trump confusing Greenland with Iceland. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show

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2:18

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Does JP Morgan's Jamie...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

If you don't know him, Jamie Dimon is the boss of JP Morgan and quite a smart guy, obviously. I've mentioned him a few times on this show because he's a good thinker - and says some pretty reasonable and practical things about big issues. He's spoken about AI and reckons we need to slow down. If we don't slow down, society, he reckons, could tear itself apart. And he's not talking about in ten years. He's talking about soon. In the US, there are 2 million truck drivers who could soon be out of a job

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