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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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 9 May 2025, the Government is pushing ahead with its review of the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Maori Development Tama Potaka tells Heather whether the tribunal is going too far.
Plus Erica Stanford talks through the changes to the redress scheme for victims of abuse in state care.
We find out more about the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV and sp...
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Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend.
US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on goods from China may come down.
Asia Business Correspondent says people shouldn't get their hopes up.
"These aren't really negotiations about trade, they're talks about having talks," he said.
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It didn't take long for cardinals to decide on Leo XIV as the new pope.
One of the cardinals in attendance was New Zealand's very own John Dew.
He joins the show to discuss what his experience in Rome was like.
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The Catholic Catholic Church’s new pope is already making headlines for his criticism of his President Donald Trump.
Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe says as pope, Leo XIV will occasionally weigh into politics.
“He’s got to uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ and sometimes that might come into conflict with some political leaders around the world,” he said.
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If you are at all interested in understanding what's going wrong at rugby headquarters in Wellington, can I recommend that you read Gregor Paul's piece in the Herald today? It's an excellent summation.
The question that we had yesterday when we were looking at the financials was how on Earth is it that New Zealand Rugby pulls in more money than it ever has in a financial year and still manages to not make a profit? How do yo...
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History has been made with the Catholic Church electing the first pope from the United States, Robert Francis Prevost.
He has a history of missionary work in Peru and is said to have a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.
The US-UK trade deal remains vague - but markets are responding positively.
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about all things US news.
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The Government’s announced a review into the Waitangi Tribunal will begin shortly.
The review was announced on Friday by Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka, who said it would ensure the tribunal “remains focused, relevant, effective and fit for purpose”.
Political Editor Jason Walls says no one should be surprised this is happening.
“Every time Christopher Luxon has talked about the Waitangi Tribunal, he essentially says it has...
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New reports indicate a 'major' trade deal between the US and UK is set to be announced.
US President Trump has teased that a partnership with a 'respected world nation' is in the works - and Downing Street hasn't denied that the UK isn't involved.
UK correspondent Enda Brady speculates further.
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector.
The organisation want loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon forestry closed - as concerning news of further whole-farm sales emerges.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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We're two weeks away from Budget 2025, and the Government has been dropping hints about what we can expect.
Prime Minister Luxon recently confirmed the Government will increase total capital expenditure allocated in the upcoming Budget by $400 million.
NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann explains further.
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Mark Lundy has divided our workplace out there.
Some of my colleagues think that it's really gross that the Herald, who we work with, have taken photos of Mark Lundy today after he got out of jail yesterday.
Now, the photos aren't anything particularly special - he's sitting in the passenger seat of a car, all you can really see is his face, that funny little beard he's got, some sunglasses and his latte coloured hoodie. It te...
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The first photos of Mark Lundy have appeared in the Herald. Should these photos have been released at all?
The pay equity saga continues, with protests planned around the country for tomorrow. Did the Government stuff this up?
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It's the end of an era - as WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after 62 years in business.
The company's New Zealand arm closed in-person workshops last year, and it's seen struggles across the world as weight-loss trends change.
Nutritionist Nikki Hart says the advent of injectable treatments like Ozempic has played a role in the company's downturn.
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