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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The UK Government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise.
The effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz has continued to generate supply chain concerns, and jet fuel and pump prices are getting higher - with no hope for change in sight.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says experts are predicting fuel prices will go higher in the next few weeks.
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins doesn't think the public much cares about which companies would be in the party's Future Fund.
It won't be revealing key details - including the cost to the Crown and which state assets would go into it - until after voters go to the polls.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the reactions to this announcement.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 May, 2026, we ask Regulation Minister David Seymour if 267 regulators in New Zealand is too many.
Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson tells us if it's landed three more Air New Zealand international flights because Auckland Airport is charging too much.
In an exclusive interview, we hear why new Breakers coach Gordon Herbert was attracted to th...
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to bond yields and interest rates going up all over the world, and it's prompted concerns among experts.
This will impact Kiwis as well, as many KiwiSaver portfolios have taken a hit as a result.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson 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 has confirmed there's more public service cuts to come ahead of Budget 2026. What do we make of this? Do we think AI can really replace all these jobs?
What are the chances of Auckland Council's rates rise being kept...
Infratil says it has agreed to sell 53.53 million shares - representing a 5 percent stake - in Contact Energy through a fully underwritten block trade.
The sale is at $9.25 per ordinary share, generating expected gross proceeds of about $495.17 million, and taking Infratil’s shareholding down to 9.08 percent.
The sell-down is expected to complete on May 25.
Generate investment specialist Greg Smith says Infratil will have other opp...
New Christchurch flights are being hailed as a key step for global connectivity.
From October, Air New Zealand will fly direct between Christchurch and Singapore, Tokyo and Perth.
Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson says Christchurch is in a really good place, and more people will want to experience the city.
"People want to come and visit, they want to go to events, they want to see the place, they want to acc...
The New Zealand Breakers have pulled off a massive coup by securing experienced coach Gordon Herbert on a two-year deal.
He replaces Petteri Koponen, who parted ways with the Auckland-based franchise in February after two years in the role.
Herbert says he's 'incredibly excited' to join the team in this new role.
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There's growing calls for a string of dating app attacks in Invercargill to be treated as a hate crime.
Two 15-year-olds and two 16-year-olds have been charged with aggravated burglary, after four alleged incidents in which people were lured to secluded locations through dating apps and attacked.
YouBeYou founder Gordy Lockhart says it appears to be a targeted attack, taking advantage of gay men's vulnerability.
He explained the LG...
Regulation Minister David Seymour says New Zealanders should only have to knock at one regulator's door to get something done.
A Ministry report out today identifies almost 270 different organisations within our regulation system.
They're spread across central and local Government, and statutory bodies, committees and tribunals.
Seymour says this feels like New Zealand is a small country with a too-big Government, and changes...
The Finance Minister says she's disappointed by revelations MFAT is exempt from cutting spending this year.
It's been confirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade won't be given a reduced baseline budget.
Most agencies face two percent cuts - but MFAT will be subject to the same five percent reduction for most agencies next year, and the year after.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.
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President Trump's reiterating he's prepared to do what it takes to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
He announced yesterday he had called of plans for another attack this week, at the request of some Gulf states.
Donald Trump today told media US officials are still negotiating, but Iran may need another 'big hit'.
Middle East correspondent Gordon Robison says it's unclear what will happen next, but Vice President JD Van...
The celebrations are firmly underway in North London, after Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years.
They can't be caught at the top of the table after Bournemouth held second placed Manchester City to a 1-all draw.
Arsenal had finished second for three straight seasons.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
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The Public Service Commissioner says deep cuts to the public service may seem dramatic, but the problem's built up over a long time.
The Finance Minister says about 8700 staff will go by mid-2029, and most agencies' operating budgets will progressively reduce in coming years.
Sir Brian Roche says cutting staffing down to 55,000 brings it to about one percent of the population.
He says cuts and finding efficiencies shoul...
A new poll shows people in the UK are in the mood for a leadership change.
An exclusive YouGov poll for Sky News shows Andy Burnham has overtaken Keir Starmer as the preferred Labour leader.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained the results further.
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Queenstown will need to double its infrastructure within 15 years to keep pace with growth, according to Southern Infrastructure chief executive Ross Copland.
Copland warned the resort town’s roads could reach capacity by the end of the decade - and said changes need to be made.
Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett says Queenstown draws in a lot of visitors and it'll leave a bad taste if people can't get around prop...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 19 May, 2026, we talk to the New Zealand Initiative's Roger Partridge about whether Nicola Willis' plan to cut nearly 9000 public servants has gone far enough.
We ask paediatrics professor Barry Taylor if soft sleeping pods for babies should be banned.
Religious studies expert Peter Lineham tells us if Exclusive Brethren are likely to follow orders to get rid of t...
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Nicola Willis has confirmed more cuts will be made to the public service sector. Do we think changes are needed here? Ae we worried about the job losses?
A former contractor at property coaching company Wealth Mentor has released a video appearing ...
A new partnership between the New Zealand Game Animal Council and Wild Game Recovery Trust has been launched to donate meat to households in need.
Using the Hunt and Share platform, the programme connects hunters, butchers and foodbanks while supporting safe and traceable meat donations from hill to table.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Following the release of last week's Budget, there's growing claims that Australians are looking across the Tasman with 'genuine envy'.
A recent article in The Australian claimed that with no capital gains tax, no stamp duty or land tax, and the opportunity to negatively gear, business owners and property investors have taken more interest in New Zealand as a result.
Australian independent economist Saul Eslake says this is likely ...
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