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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
by Newstalk ZB
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.
Episodes
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK judges being given new powers for criminals who miss sentencing hearings
Tough new sanctions on criminals who skip their sentencings will come into effect next year. Judges in England and Wales will soon be given stronger powers to block prison visits and keep offenders in their cells for weeks after the fact. UK correspondent Enda Brady explained these new terms...
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX financial result means for investors
It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings. Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result...
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for keeping agricultural and horticultural science available for Year 11
Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move. Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11...
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Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 October, 2026, are TVNZ workers making a political statement by going on strike just before the election? A mum jailed for bashing her baby is going to the Court of Appeal - for a second time. We talk to the journalist…
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The Huddle: Do we need to be getting ready for more global conflicts?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! NZ First has recently unveiled their plan for defence spending, including increasing defence spending to 3 percent of GDP…
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is the TVNZ strike politically motivated?
I'm surprised because TVNZ journos basically never strike. The last time they did was 20 years ago, in 2006. Yet, when they finally decide to strike, they choose to do it just nine days before an election. Surely they're smart enough to realise how political that's going to look. Now, I'm not...
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Louise Saviker: Student Job Search CEO on the increase in job seekers being asked to submit videos
New reports indicate more young job seekers are being asked to submit short videos - alongside the traditional tailored CV, cover letter and filled-in questionnaire. While this trend is more popular overseas, more Kiwi employers are looking to utilise videos to sort through applicants as well....
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Beth Greener: professor from Massey University's Centre for Strategic Studies on NZ First unveiling new defence plan
One expert says it looks like New Zealand First is preparing for conflict with its new defence plan. The party wants to increase defence spending to three percent of GDP, up from the current goal of two percent. It proposes merging the Army, Navy and Air Force HQs, creating a Marine Force and...
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Winston Peters: NZ First leader on the High Court overturning ban on puberty blockers
Winston Peters has voiced his disapproval with the High Court overturning the ban on puberty blockers. The Government last year banned the treatment for new patients with gender dysphoria and incongruence. The court's ruled in favour of the transgender support group fighting the regulation....
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Rachel Mackintosh: E tū national secretary on TVNZ journalists and other staff going on strike next week
TVNZ journalists will walk off the job next Thursday for the first time in two decades. About 140 unionised newsroom staff will strike for an hour from 1pm, protesting the state broadcaster's 2.5 percent pay rise offer. E tū national secretary Rachel Mackintosh says the broadcaster is in a better...
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on inflation dropping to 3.7 percent in the year to September
The September quarter's reprieve from inflation is likely to be temporary, according to one expert. The Consumers Price Index measure of household expenses rose 3.7 percent in the year to September - down from 4.1 annually to June. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says changes since…
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's Kerrin Leoni denying gang pad visit following Te Pāti Māori allegations
Labour's leader says he's confident candidate Kerrin Leoni didn't visit the Mongrel Mob, as alleged by a Te Pāti Māori MP. Oriini Kaipara and another party MP visited the mob HQ - alongside a Green Party MP and candidates, posting photos online. In a Whakaata Māori election debate, Leoni denied...
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on MP Helen Haines losing both legs after recent attack
Australian MP Helen Haines has now lost both of her legs after she was struck by a vehicle outside her electorate officer earlier this week. Haines' left leg was amputated shortly after the attack, and surgeons recently confirmed her right leg had to be removed as well. Australian correspondent...
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Silver Ferns beating the Australian Diamonds again 62-50
The Silver Ferns have managed to hold onto the lead following their second Constellation Cup match. They've defeated the Diamonds 62-50 in Christchurch, taking a 2-nil lead in the four-match Constellation Cup series. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped last night's match further. LISTEN...
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Melanie Reid: Newsroom investigative journalist on Newsroom taking Starship case to Court of Appeal
The case of a mother who was jailed after Starship Hospital doctors testified that her baby had been deliberately injured is set to have her conviction reconsidered by the Court of Appeal. The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the conviction after new evidence was uncovered in an...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on Milford Asset Management's performance hit against competitors
KiwiSaver provider Milford Asset Management’s performance has been lagging compared to its competitors in recent times. In the year to September, its active growth KiwiSaver fund returned 3.4% (after fees and before tax) – a result well below others in the market that delivered above 10%. NZ…
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Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 21 October, 2026, Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins both say they're open to life sentences for child abusers. But is it a good idea? A firefighter tells us how difficult it was to rescue a base jumper whose leap from a...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is this the moment National started to win the election?
All right, it was either a rogue poll, or it was the moment National started to win this election. I think there's a good chance it's the latter. If National is now winning the election, it will be because they have finally started talking about the things they're good at: education and crime....
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Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson brushes off poll showing Labour down to 27%
The National Party has gained four points, building to a five-point lead over Labour in the latest 1News Verian poll. This is the Nats' strongest result since February, but Labour are at their lowest since the last election. Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds dismissed this poll, saying...
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President discusses National's promise to expand Maths Acceleration Programme
National is aiming to improve confidence with maths among our year seven to 10 children. It's promising to expand the Maths Acceleration Programme to 40 thousand more students if re-elected. PPTA president Chris Abercrombie told Heather du Plessis-Allan that we have significant unmet needs, so…
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The Huddle: Why are the Nats back on the rise in the polls?
Tonight on the Huddle, Auckland Councillor and former National Minister Maurice Williamson and Host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A Jack Tame join Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the days' big issues. On the table tonight: National are looking up in the polls, what's caused this boost to their...
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Darren Gussey: Firefighter who saved base jumper from Auckland tower recalls unique rescue
A Belgian man was left clinging to the outside of the Hotel Indigo on Albert Street after a base jump gone-wrong. Fire and Emergency’s high angle rope rescue team had been deployed, and worked to reach the stranded jumper. Rescuers eventually brought them in through an apartment window.…
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Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor calls for government buildings to pay rates to city
Wellington City Council believes it could earn another $21 million in rates if government buildings paid commercial rates. At the moment, government buildings do no pay council rates. This includes parliament, schools, hospitals, and so on. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little told Heather du...
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Denise Ritchie: Stop Demand founder calls for longer prison sentences for child sex abuse cases
Strong support for looking at longer sentences for child sexual abuse cases. Both National Leader Christopher Luxon and Labour Leader Chris Hipkins have said they're open to exploring life sentences for child sex offenders at last night's Stuff Leaders' Debate. Sexual harm prevention group, Stop...
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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent discusses latest 1News Verian poll
The latest 1News Verian poll is out, and National are looking up. National have climbed 4 points to 32%, but Labour have slipped down to 27%. The Green party has also made ground, reaching 16%. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says this will give the National Party some confidence....
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Gordon Robison: US and Middle East Correspondent discusses the US midterms
The US Midterm elections are fast approaching, and American candidates are campaigning hard. US Correspondent Gordon Robison says lawn signs are everywhere, and TV ad breaks are wall-to-wall political ads. Trump is also looking to make another modification to the White House, saying he's looking…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on match 2 of Constellation Cup
The Silver Ferns are set to face Australia in round 2 of the Constellation Cup, after claiming victory in match 1. But Sportstalk Host D'Arcy Waldegrave told Heather du Plessis-Allan that doind the double is, 'no easy task'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on French police enforcing curfews following riots and looting
France's Government says it won't be dictated by breakers, thieves and thugs, as it moves to put a stop to mass protests. Local police are enforcing overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and other cities, following riots and looting across France. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the...
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the 'Australia dream' is fading
Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk. The Australian unemployment rate has reached 4.7 percent, and one expert has warned the nation is on track to have the largest increase in...
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest poll means for rural New Zealand
National's shot up while Labour's slipped in the latest 1News-Verian poll, but both sides still need Opportunity to form a coalition. National's up four points to 32 percent, while Labour's fallen one to sit on 27. The Country's Jamie Mackay examined the results and weighed in on which outcomes...
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The Huddle: Could the Opportunity Party be a serious kingmaker?
Tonight on The Huddle, Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's shock and horror across Australia, after MP Helen Haines was struck by a vehicle and lost a leg…
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Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 October, 2026, a political colleague tells us about the shocking attack on an Australian MP. The drum and bass act that could attract more than 30,000 people to Dunedin's big stadium. We talk to former All Blacks coach Sir...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Erica Stanford doesn't need to apologise for raising standards
All right, we need to talk about a news story that has been written in such a way that you're supposed to be alarmed by the fact that nearly half of all Year 12 students might fail Erica Stanford's NCEA replacement. The story is this - at the moment, 15 percent of Year 12 students fail NCEA Level...
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Jim Jackson: National Party donor creates billboard condemning Government for stalled East West Link
Auckland businessman Jim Jackson is a big supporter of the National Party, but he's raised concerns over a stalled project. The proposed East West Link has been on hold for over a decade, and Jackson recently put up a billboard condemning Luxon for not getting the project done. He says he's been...
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John Battersby: Massey University Defence and Security expert on the growing concerns around MP safety
A security expert says security threats against MPs have risen as anger grows in society. Australian MP Helen Haines is critically wounded and has lost a leg after a vehicle rammed her outside her office, and an anti-logging campaigner is in custody. Massey University defence and security expert,...
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Sir Steve Hansen: former All Blacks coach on his new role in prostate cancer awareness campaign
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has teamed up with comedy icon Te Radar to help raise awareness for prostate cancer. The nationwide campaign, run by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand, encourages men to ask for a prostate blood test in order to catch adverse symptoms early....
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Erica Stanford: National's Education Spokesperson on the new report indicating thousands of students could fail NCEA replacement
National's Education Spokesperson is brushing off concerns over previously unseen modelling suggesting the NCEA level two replacement could make pass rates plummet. Ministry of Education documents released to the PPTA show Year 12 attainment could fall 27 percent under the New Zealand Certificate...
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Ged Kearney: Australian Labor MP on MP Helen Haines being struck by a vehicle
There's shock and sadness across Australian politics after an attack on an Independent Victoria MP. Helen Haines is still in a critical condition and has lost a leg after a LandCruiser ploughed into her outside her electorate office. A 43-year-old anti-logging campaigner, Brendan Nugent, is in...
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on what the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll means ahead of the election
Labour and National are regaining a little ground in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll, but both major parties remain well below 30 percent. The poll has Labour up to 28.7 and National up to 27.6, the Greens are unchanged on 14.3, New Zealand First is down to 11.8, ACT is unchanged on…
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the investigations taking place into attack on MP
There's shock and outrage across Australia, after an MP was struck by a vehicle yesterday. Helen Haines has lost a leg and is still in a critical condition after the attack outside her Victoria electorate office, described by police as 'deliberate'. Reports claim police have 43 year old...
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Nick Bewley: Sportstalk host on whether Christchurch is the new sports capital of New Zealand
It's a big week for sports, with many high-profile events set to take place in Christchurch. The Silver Ferns' second Constellation Cup clash, the start of the Black Caps-India series, the Rugby League World Cup double-header and the NPC final are among the big sports events set to take place in...
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Phil King: Dunedin Venues CEO on Chase & Status being confirmed to play at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is set to host its first international concerts in two years. British drum and bass duo Chase & Status will headline the venue in early March, in what's being billed as New Zealand's biggest enclosed-stadium electronic event. Dunedin Venues CEO Phil King says the...
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The Front Bench: The political fallout of visiting the Mongrel Mob
Every Monday until the election The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, Sherson Willis' Trish Sherson and Childfund CEO Josie Pagani have the insight and analysis as the...
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on French President Emmanuel Macron calling for calm following riots in France
French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for calm and order and warned the ongoing riots must not escalate. Police have arrested over 2000 people over the weekend when more than half a million people took to the streets against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public...
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine
The US share market took a dive in the weekend, and experts have linked it to recent global conflicts and a declining tech market. This has resulted in global markets taking a hit as a result - including New Zealand. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See...
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Charlie Loughnan: business consultant on the sale of Christchurch boutique cinema Academy Gold
One of Christchurch's best known boutique movie theatres, Academy Gold Cinema, is officially up for sale. The sale comes after 30 years of family ownership, but the family has recently confirmed that they feel it's time to move on. Business consultant Charlie Loughnan is one of the family members...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Greens and Te Pāti Māori are committed to digging this hole deeper
Unbelievably, the Mongrel Mob drama is still rolling on. It's been six days. A video has emerged from the hui at the gang pad in which Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara tells the Mongrel Mob that Te Pāti Māori's policies would reinstate what should have existed all along. Depending on how you...
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Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson on the party's new right to silence policy
National is open to expanding its proposed ban on the right to silence for child killers, depending on legal advice. The party's proposing a law change that would send witnesses of child killings to prison for up to 10 years, if they don't reveal who was responsible. National's Nicola Willis has...
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Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 19 October, 2026, Te Ururoa Flavell tells us what he thinks about restoring the mana of the Mongrel Mob. Is it the scandal of this election? On The Front Bench, Josie Pagani, Barry Soper and Trish Sherson discuss the Greens and…
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on NSW raising concerns over rise in unapproved peptide usage
New data from NSW Health shows there's an increase in hospitalisations because of unregulated peptides, and it's prompted concerns among experts. Peptides have seen a boost in popularity thanks to social media, with many people turning to them to boost muscle mass and reduce the impact of aging....
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