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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Over in Australia, opposition leader Peter Dutton has reignited calls for a referendum on deporting dual citizens.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has since hit out at this suggestion, labelling it a 'thought bubble'.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is a 'nonsense' election pledge with limited weight behind it.
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Donald Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming hours, and there's fresh concerns ahead of the meeting.
Trump is hoping to get agreement on a 30-day ceasefire proposal accepted by Ukraine last week.
UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the concerns about Ukraine's future ahead of the meeting.
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The OECD has downgraded its outlook for the global economy as a result of President Trump's escalating trade wars.
Canada and Mexico are predicted to see the biggest impact, with Canada's growth outlook being halved and Mexico being expected to see a recession.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further.
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Improved sentiment among sheep and beef farmers has helped drive a significant lift in farmer confidence, according to new data.
The first Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey of 2025 shows farmer confidence is up +44 percent - from +34 percent.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them in.
This comes as new TradeMe data shows the number of new rental listings in the city in February was up 34 percent on the same time last year - from 8049 to 10,805.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says people looking for rentals have more choices than ever, because there's less demand.
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Tonight on the Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Labour Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Baby boomers are starting to die off, leaving inheritances behind. Experts believe $27 billion dollars were passed on in inheritance in New Zealand last year. There's a call to donate more to charity - or should we tax it a bit more?
ACT says it wants to stand candi...
Auckland International Airport’s duty-free stores are set for a big makeover under a new partnership with French global travel retailer Lagardère.
Lagardère successfully won an eight-year contract to operate the airport’s four duty-free stores from July, according to a new announcement.
The airport says passengers can expect to see the next evolution of duty-free shopping.
First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson says t...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 18 March 2025, Donald Trump's former national security adviser Ambassador John Bolton joins Ryan ahead of tomorrow's critical call between Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Corrections is investigating after notorious convicted killer Dean Wickliffe claims to have been assaulted by prison guards.
Should baby boomers leave more of their inheritance to charities?
After previously voicing a strong opposition to NZ Rugby's eligibility rules for the All Blacks, coach Scott Robertson has made a u-turn.
Robertson made an appearance on the Rugby Direct podcast and revealed he'd changed his mind after having a year to think about it.
Currently, players can not be selected to play for the All Blacks if they're playing off shore.
NZ Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol says there's been a ...
A 77-year-old prisoner has accused prison guards of beating him and is undertaking a hunger strike.
Corrections says Dean Wickliffe refused to enter his cell, threw an item at guards and was injured after taking up a fighting stance.
It says one staffer involved is not at work - and appropriate action will be taken if staff don't meet standards.
Wickliffe hasn't eaten for 10 days.
His lawyer, Annette Sykes, ...
ACT's David Seymour says it's time for a clean-out in local politics, as the party looks to stand candidates in local body elections this year.
He's calling for expressions of interest from practical, community-minded people who are focused on keeping rates down and services up.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says ACT is likely looking to boost its political reach.
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A former adviser to Donald Trump says Russia's president will use soviet spy tactics in negotiations with the US President.
Trump's expected to speak with Vladimir Putin tomorrow - to discuss ending hostilities in Ukraine.
He's hoping to get agreement on a 30-day ceasefire proposal accepted by Ukraine last week.
But John Bolton says Putin's dragged out talks to get the upper hand.
"He's counting on direct n...
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is at peace with New Zealand Rugby's non-overseas selection policy.
He's previously urged the governing body to keep an open mind regarding the use of offshore players, like the world champion Springboks.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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TVNZ has indicated consultations are under way with Shortland Street staff - and there's growing concern around possible job cuts.
It comes as TVNZ made the move to cut the series from screening five nights a week to three, leading to fewer episodes being produced.
Former Shortland Street actor Will Hall says the industry is fraught with trepidation and there's limited job security - but he hopes no cuts will be made
"I hope we see...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 March 2025, free trade negotiations are underway with India, but will they actually result in a deal? Senior political correspondent Barry Soper and Meat Association Chair Nathan Guy tell Ryan about the hurdles trade negotiators could be facing.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis hints who might be the winners and losers of this years' Budget.
North Macedonian officials are probing for corruption after at least 59 teens and young adults died in a nightclub fire.
Inside fireworks struck the ceiling - engulfing it in flames and prompting a stampede of about 1500 people trying to exit from the only door.
More than 155 were injured.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says investigations are still ongoing - but arrests have been made.
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The US share market bounced back at the end of last week, despite growing concerns about America's economic future.
New data shows there's a decline in consumer confidence in the US.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further.
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A new study from the Building Research Association has found that indoor summer temperatures have gone up 6 to 10 percent in the last 20 years.
The new insulation standards that came into force in 2023 aren't to blame for these changes, according to the report.
Chris Litten from the Building Research Association unpacks what could be causing these changes.
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Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi's under fire over re-sharing a social media post evoking David Seymour as needing trimming like a lawn. What do we make of this?
Wellington Airbnb owners are outraged over the council's plan to hike up th...
The Finance Minister's dropped a few crumbs on what's shaping this year's budget.
Nicola Willis will unveil her growth budget on May 22.
She says the public service won't get more funding, for doing the same thing.
Willis says there's only more money if people are going to benefit from additional services - or improved impact from those services.
But she says she won't be doing away with entire departments or agencies.
"That's not ...
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