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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Brexit champion Nigel Farage is making a comeback, dealing another blow to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Farage is standing as an MP, and will lead the right-wing populist Reform Party.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this comes off the back of some disappointing poll numbers for Rishi Sunak.
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The Country's Jamie Mackay is celebrating a royal honour.
Mackay was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to broadcasting and the rural community.
Listen to him outline this accomplishment here today.
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Struggling dairy processor Synlait has confirmed a significant majority of its farmer suppliers want to leave.
The Canterbury-based organisation told yesterday's Australian securities exchange the exodus of most of its 280 suppliers was expected.
Dairy insights consultant Stuart Davison says this comes off the back of a 'concerning' 18 months for the business.
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The Government has made a u-turn and promised to fund the cancer treatments that were left off last week's Budget.
During last year's election campaign, National campaigned on spending over $280 million on 13 treatments.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this has been a PR disaster for the Government.
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Australia's Defence Force is eyeing up New Zealanders to bolster its military.
From July, Kiwis who have lived in Australia for 12 months can apply to join the ADF - and British, US and Canadian residents can join from next year.
Their citizenship will be fast tracked.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says we celebrate ANZAC day every year.
"As much as we take the mickey out of each other, we love New Zealand, New Zeala...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 4 June 2024, the Government is promising that it will make a decision on funding the 13 promised cancer drugs "very shortly". Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather when we can expect news. Oncologist Dr Chris Jackson says the 13 handpicked drugs aren't even the best drugs anymore.
More than two thirds of Australians think the age limit on social media shou...
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Hauraki host and author Matt Heath joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Has the Government made the right call in promising to deliver on the promised cancer drugs that got left off last year's Budget? Are they u-turning after seeing the public reaction? Should they just leave it to Pharmac to make funding decisio...
The Finance Minister promises there's been no change of mind when it comes to delivering on the promised cancer drugs.
The Government campaigned on spending about $280 million on 13 treatments, but the drugs weren't funded in last week's Budget.
Nicola Willis says the Government will deliver on this commitment very soon.
"What we've had is a commitment to New Zealanders that we would fund those 13 cancer treatment drugs, and w...
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster wants tighter alcohol regulation.
RNZ has obtained documents under the Official Information Act showing police estimate alcohol harm costs about 7.8 billion dollars a year, compared to $1.8 billion for illegal drugs.
Coster says measures should be considered, including only letting bottle stores open in day-time hours and charging more for alcohol.
Alcohol Healthwatch executive director Andrew G...
One parenting expert warns increased age limits on social media won't stop kids from being harmed by the platforms.
A new Guardian Essential poll revealed two-thirds of voters supported raising the minimum age for social media to 16 - a step above the 13+ limit for Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and the like.
Expert Anna Martin says it's also important to develop trusting relationships with kids so they can understand the impact of ...
A change to defence recruitment in Australia is likely to put more heat on New Zealand's Defence Minister.
In July, its Government will let Kiwis who have lived there for a year join their armed forces.
They'll also let residents from the UK, US, and Canada join up from January.
Former Kiwi Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says it will add pressure back here.
"Especially for things like special forces - they can offer more pay and...
An expert says the Government should aim for the best drugs available, not be tied to an old list.
National pledged to fund 13 cancer drugs during the election campaign, but didn't allocate any money in last week's Budget.
The Prime Minister says an announcement on treatments will be made this year.
Otago University Cancer Medicine Professor, Chris Jackson, says the list was based on what Australia has - that we don't.
He says ...
I'm fascinated by the fact that around the world, there seems to be a growing acceptance from parents that we have got to limit kids’ access to social media.
There's a poll out of Australia today showing more than two thirds of voters over there support raising the minimum age of social media from 13 to 16.
And this comes off the back of the Australian Government and the UK Government and various states in the US al...
Famed Kiwi influencer and mental health advocate Jazz Thornton is calling for a law change to make stalking illegal.
She's recently revealed she'd been receiving 'unsettling' messages from an obsessive fan, who eventually flew all the way from the Netherlands to her home address.
Thornton says the perpetrator was eventually arrested, but it took escalation before the authorities could intervene.
"They were very concerned - but e...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 31 May 2024, a shock conviction for Donald Trump! Republican strategist and former George W Bush adivser Scott Jennings reacts to the former president's guilty verdict. Is he going to jail? Will this help his re-election chances?
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been moved from hospital, two weeks after being seriously wounded in an assassination attempt.
Fico has served as prime minister for more than 10 of the last 18 years - returning to power last September, leading a populist-nationalist coalition.
UK Correspondent...
The Government's Budget centrepiece has passed in the House - and tax cuts will become law.
By shifting income tax brackets, it will give earners earning more than $14,000 dollars an extra $4-$40 a fortnight.
Senior Political Correspondent Bary Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “We’ve seen nothing ...
Eden Park hopes to be Auckland’s frugal stadium option.
Proposals for ‘Eden Park 2.0’ and a brand-new stadium at Quay Park will undergo a feasibility study.
Eden Park CEO, Nick Sautner told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We can introduce a whole range of new activities – from boxing, UFC to religious festi...
There's another $1.2 billion for the Regional Infrastructure Fund - to support regional economies.
It’s also allocating $2.7-billion package for roads, rail and public transport. The package includes a billion-dollars to speed up Roads of National Significance construction, 940-million to repair weather-damaged roads and an investment in rail netwo...
Local businesses are thrilled a 20-year deal's been struck with the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter.
The deal was signed with three energy companies - guaranteeing supply to New Zealand Aluminum Smelters until 2044.
It brings certainty to hundreds of plant workers, and thousands in related jobs.
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