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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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4:17

Liam Rooney: father of child with cystic fibrosis...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/22

Families of young children with cystic fibrosis are celebrating a Pharmac proposal to widen access to the drug Trikafta, which is out for consultation. It's been funded for children over 6 since 2023, but the agency's now proposing extending it to under-sixes. Liam Rooney's child has cystic fibrosis and he says his family was looking for other ways to get it. "I'd already spoken to my boss over in Australia about the potential for us to move over if things got worse." LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:47

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the...

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2026/01/22

There's signs the brain drain could be slowing, according to new reports. A total of 67,800 citizens left the country in the year to November 2025, many for Australia - for a net loss topping 40,000. In the year to the November before, the net migration loss of Kiwis reached almost 44,000. Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen says most trends have plateaued. "Instead of seeing huge numbers of Kiwis that have continued to move out - yes, they're still high, but they're not continuing to increase."

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4:24

Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff to Marco Rubio on...

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2026/01/22

Donald Trump may have secured a diplomatic win, claiming he's laid the groundwork for a deal involving Greenland. The US President's spoken at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and held talks with NATO leaders. He’s ruled out using military force to take the Arctic island and is dropping threats of slapping tariffs on NATO countries. Marco Rubio's Former Chief of Staff, Matt Terrill, says more negotiations are expected - but Trump seems to be getting much of what he wants. "Based on reporting,

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4:32

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on the...

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2026/01/22

Authorities haven't tied down exact numbers of people missing, after the land gave way at Mount Maunganui's Beachside Holiday Park. The landslide took out tents, cars, caravans, a toilet block, and the hot pools about 9.30am this morning. The total unaccounted for is in single digits - including young people - with searchers including dog teams carefully probing the site. The nearby Surf Club being used as an emergency hub has now been evacuated as a precaution. Emergency Management Minister Mark

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4:17

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on NZ First...

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2026/01/22

NZ First is starting the election on a high note, recording its best-ever result in the Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll out today. The poll results, if reflected on election day, would see the current coalition Government re-elected, but National continues to trail Labour in the party vote. The highest jump in the poll has been recorded by NZ First, who are up 3.8 points to 11.9 percent - its highest-ever result since the poll began in January 2021. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says this is a

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5:27

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia...

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2026/01/22

Over in Australia, today has been marked as a National Day of Mourning for the victims of December's Bondi terror attack. The Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales are expected to illuminate national institutions on Thursday night as 'symbols of light' this evening. Australians have also been asked to mark a minute's silence to honour those who were killed in the attack. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to support the nation's

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3:22

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the America’s...

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2026/01/22

The 38th America's Cup match will be contested from July 10 next year and extend, if required, to July 18. The news has been revealed at a shindig in Naples, the host city. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:16

Nix Jaques and Michael Morrah: witnesses to Mount...

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2026/01/22

A witness has described a loud cracking sound as a massive landslide slumped across Mount Maunganui’s Beachside Holiday Park this morning, taking out tents, caravans, and a toilet block - and hitting the hot pool. Searches have continued all day - and fewer than 10 people remain unaccounted for, including young people. Evacuees from the park gathered at the local surf club have now been moved, out of concerns the land could move again. Officials say they won't stop looking until everyone is found,

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5:29

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Europe reportedly...

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2026/01/21

The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal that was agreed to last July, according to new reports. Donald Trump has been ramping up his efforts to acquire Greenland, including threatening new tariffs over the issue. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this could see US-based companies barred from EU contracts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/01/21

Experts have indicated the Reserve Bank could be done cutting the OCR for the moment, and there's questions about what this could mean for homeowners. The window of time borrowers had to lock in longer term fixed rates after the OCR cut and before they started rising was narrow, and reports indicate they could have missed their chance. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2026/01/21

Accounting software business Xero has started 2026 on a low note, with the share price dropping significantly. This is in line with other challenges in the technology sector, which have seen noticeable drops. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:57

The Huddle: What are we predicting ahead of the 2026...

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2026/01/21

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners 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! We've finally got an election date - it's November 7th. Who do we think will win at this stage? Any other predictions? New data shows 65 percent of Kiwis want to ban under-16s from social media. Will this be a vote winner this election cycle? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:11

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Is this National's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/21

So we've got an election date, and it's the date pundits have been picking since late last year - November 7th. This election is National's to lose. The only question really is how much influence ACT and or New Zealand First will have in any future Government. Don't get me wrong - it'll be a close race. Here's some easy picks - National will get more votes than Labour, New Zealand First will outperform ACT, New Zealand First will steal from Labour and nip at their heels, Te Pati Māori's reputation

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Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/21

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 21 January, 2026, Christopher Luxon's announced the election date - we look at who's in poll position. A witness to a shop worker's stabbing in Auckland tells us how he confronted the attacker. Martin Snedden on the difficulties of the job with our three top sports - rugby, netball and cricket - without leaders. Plus, on The Huddle,Jack Tame and Phil O'Reilly debate the election and the overwhelming support for a social media ban

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Martin Snedden: former NZ Cricket CEO on the risks...

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2026/01/21

Three of New Zealand's biggest sporting bodies have seen their leaders depart, and it's prompted concerns about what this could mean for the sector. NZ Rugby head Mark Robinson is set to depart the role, Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resigned at the end of last year and NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink recently resigned following a scandal. Former NZ Cricket CEO Martin Snedden says the leadership role's always come with challenges, but social media backlash makes scandals more noticeable. "These are very

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7:39

David Seymour: ACT Party leader says later election...

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2026/01/21

ACT leader David Seymour says voters need to see the result of coalition policies before heading to voting booths. The Prime Minister's announced the election will be held on November 7 - a later date than the past two, which were held in October. Seymour says the Government's done a lot of work on the economy, and a later election will give voters time to see that. "And I think it's only fair that people get to judge the Government on the benefits of its policies delivered before they choose."

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2:29

Steve Watt: Police Association President on police...

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2026/01/21

There's doubts police are getting bang for their buck on recruitment spending. The Post reports police spent just over $1 million to market recruitment - between December 2023 and the following November. That surged to $2.76 million in the year after Richard Chambers took over as Police Commissioner. Police Association President Steve Watt says all organisations have to spend to make themselves attractive. "But when we're still struggling to get the 500 officers target, you'd have to wonder if that

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3:28

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners economist on the Bay of...

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2026/01/21

A new challenger's taking on Auckland in the race for the most expensive properties. Trade Me data shows the Bay of Plenty's average asking price has dethroned Auckland's for the first time in 10 years. It's sitting on $963,000 - $11,000 above Auckland. But Opes Partners economist Ed McKnight says that doesn't translate to higher sale values. "The median sale price of a house in Auckland is still about $150,000 more than over in the Bay of Plenty." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:26

Peter Revell: Thames-Coromandel mayor on the flooding...

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2026/01/21

Civil Defence in Tolaga Bay East Coast says low-lying households near Hikuwai River should evacuate now. Surface flooding has stranded several East Coast communities - with no easing yet of the tropical storm battering the North Island. Tairawhiti has now joined Whangārei, Hauraki, Thames-Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty in declaring States of Emergency. Red rain warnings for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and parts of Gisborne will start expiring between 11pm and 11am tomorrow

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4:27

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Prime Minister...

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2026/01/21

National's not announcing any changes to the team, as parties tee-up political campaigns. The Prime Minister's confirmed a November 7 date for this year's general election - speaking from National's annual caucus retreat in Christchurch. Chris Luxon says any members retiring will announce it themself, and he doesn't feel compelled to reshuffle for the sake of it. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says Luxon will be hoping for the economic recovery to be more noticeable by the time the voting booths

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