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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Denmark will ban all civilian drone flights across the country over the coming days to ensure security as Copenhagen prepares to host a European Union summit.
Mysterious drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports, with Denmark hinting at possible Russian involvement, though Moscow denies the charge.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says people caught breaking the rules will face a fin...
A property mogul developing some of Wellington’s most infamous quake-prone sites has voiced support for recent Government changes, but says these won't slow down his large-scale projects.
Eyal Aharoni is currently working on reopening the long-closed Reading Cinema complex on Courtenay Place and the nearby Amora Hotel, which closed in 2019 and 2017 respectively because of earthquake damage.
Earlier this week, the Government confirm...
The Government recently unveiled its highly-anticipated energy sector announcement and it's prompted good news for the energy companies.
The share price for New Zealand's major gentailers raised on the NZX, with Meridian seeing a 5 percent increase.
Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explained further.
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If you were looking forward to today to learn how the Government would rescue the country from the energy crisis we face, you are already disappointed by now because you've looked at it and you've seen there's nothing here.
There is nothing here that is going to stop us going through what we are going through right now. For months and months every winter for the last two winters we've seen the closing down of mills, extremely high ...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the Energy Minister gets a grilling from Heather over the Government's long-awaited energy plan.
But both Consumer NZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association say the changes won't make power prices any cheaper or save local industries.
Sad news with the passing of Nigel Latta from cancer. His friend Nic Russell reflects on the impact he's...
The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response.
The country's largest power companies have responded positively, and their shares have jumped on the NZX as a result.
Meanwhile, consumers and other businesses have voiced concerns this doesn't address the status quo.
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy has criticised this announcement - and claimed this doesn't move th...
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR 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!
The Government finally unveiled its energy reform plan after plenty of anticipation. What did we make of it? Does it go far enough?
Nigel Latta has passed away - what will we remember about him?
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Nigel Latta's being remembered for his sage parenting advice.
The clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster died yesterday - aged 58 - after being diagnosed with stomach cancer a year ago.
He's survived by his wife Natalie Flynn and five children and stepchildren.
Friend Nic Russell says says his parenting books have had a wide ranging impact.
"I definitely think a whole generation of Kiwis have been raised on his wise words of...
ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses.
The university's senate has now recommended making the courses optional - after criticism from staff, students and politicians.
ACT's Parmjeet Parmar, says more than 8,000 students had to take the course this year.
"They had to push some papers out, papers that they really wanted to do, papers that are r...
The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up - rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers.
Instead, it'll offer the Crown-controlled companies more capital to invest in generation projects.
Energy Minister Simon Watts explained the changes further here today.
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More Government cash for the three Crown-controlled gentailers.
That's the biggest change to come from today's energy announcement - alongside plans for a new LNG import facility.
Energy Minister Simon Watts says a report concluded sector players weren't confident they could ask the Government for money to fund new generation projects.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Sopers says the Government rejected ...
A congressional deadlock's shut down the US Government.
Congress failed to pass last-ditch attempts to extend federal funding failed, with Democrats and Republicans refusing to vote through each other's bills.
The deadline's now passed - meaning the Government must strip back to essential services, and most federal workers won't be paid.
President Trump's threatened major cuts.
US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says it's a m...
The White Ferns' ODI Cricket World Cup campaign gets underway tonight as they confront defending champions Australia in Indore.
Central Hinds’ Flora Devonshire, Otago Sparks’ Polly Inglis and Bella James and Auckland Hearts’ Bree Illing will all make their World Cup debuts in the tournament.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave speaks ahead of tonight's clash.
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Fire and Emergency's new trucks don't have enough space for firefighter gear.
It has spent millions of dollars on the 28 vehicles, but crews say the lockers are about 20 percent smaller than before.
Their union says workers are considering cutting holes to make more room.
Fire and Emergency Deputy National Commander, Megan Stiffler, says inventory lists weren't accurate.
"There were some items that weren't listed ...
Christian Brueckner, a suspect linked to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been released from prison - and he's calling for the 'witch hunt' against him to stop.
Brueckner was recently released after serving a seven-year rape sentence, and he had to surrender his passport and wear an ankle monitor upon release.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the suspect hit out at the prosecutor who accused him of murdering McCann - and s...
The Australian Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold at at 3.6 percent.
The RBA's Governor, Michele Bullock, says Australia is in a 'difficult position', but they're committed to addressing inflation.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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Fonterra's making the case to shareholders in a bid to sell off its iconic brands.
French dairy giant Lactalis has agreed to pay $4.2 billion for the consumer business.
The Country's Hamish McKay explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
US president Donald Trump recently unveiled a 20-point peace plan for Gaza. Do we think Hamas will agree to this? Could this be a gamechanger - or just another plan that goes nowhere?
Should Kāinga ...
Now, we need to talk about the Reserve Bank's excuses for how it completely stuffed up its job and let inflation get away on it during Covid.
We spoke about this on the show yesterday, it's done the review and it says, quote, - "in hindsight, an earlier and more aggressive tightening might have reduced inflation sooner."
Yeah. Really, Sherlock?
But this would have been difficult given the data available at the time.
Now,...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 September 2025, former Tony Blair adviser John Mcternan speaks to Heather about Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza - and whether it will lead to peace.
The Government is celebrating getting closer to meeting some health targets but postcode lottery is still alive and well. Malcolm Mulholland from Patient Voice Aotearoa revealed what needs to change to make heal...
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