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 is preparing a British warship to protect a military base in Cyprus, but it's not expected to sail until next week, according to new reports.
The HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth, as defensive capabilities in Cyprus are set to increase amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
UK correspondent Enda Brady has voiced concerns about what this means for the UK's military.
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Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire.
Israel continues to pummel Tehran, and has launched fresh attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran has launched an attack on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie revealed what this week's developments could mean for investors.
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The latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey indicates more farmers are turning a profit, but there's still some industry concerns to consider.
Of nearly 650 farmers who responded to the survey in late January and early February, 70 percent said their farm was currently profitable - the highest since the survey was launched.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The Government is looking to possibly scrap the Clean Car Standard, and a review is under way. Do we think this is likely to go ahead?
Trade Me is ditching their 'success fees' and bank transfers as part of a new overhaul. Do we think this is a good idea? Do w...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 March, 2026, we ask Transport Minister Chris Bishop why the government's looking at scrapping the clean car standard altogether.
A Gisborne farmer tells us why he's got a beef with changes to the rural school bus service.
Black Cap Cole McConchie on what it was like having a front-row seat to Finn Allen's blistering century - the fastest-ever at a T20 World Cup...
So the latest climate drama involving this Government is that they’re being accused of lining up to scrap the Clean Car Standards altogether.
And I would say to the EV lobby group pushing this line that they may want to just settle down. Even those of us -and I’m looking straight at myself here - who want to see the standards dropped altogether do not think it’s going to happen. That would take political courage and I do not think ...
People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee.
The company's removing its 7.9 percent 'success fee' for casual selling - keeping only a small service fee.
Along with Afterpay and cash, Trade Me uses its own payment system, Ping - taking just over two percent from every sale.
Trade Me’s Head of Marketplace Lisa Stewart says bank transfers will now be against their policy.
"We've got teams ...
The Black Caps have been launched into the T20 World Cup final, and the Kiwi side's thrilled.
New Zealand have thrashed previously unbeaten South Africa by nine wickets in the first semifinal, with Finn Allen smashing 100 not out from 33 balls.
Black Caps player Cole McConchie says Allen gave a 'world-class' performance.
"That was some innings, he had to put out a performance like that in a semi-final from him - that was incredibly...
The Minister for Transport says scrapping the Clean Car Standard's being considered.
The standard imposes fees on importers bringing high emitting vehicles into the country.
A Transport Ministry-led review recently involved consultations with the vehicle industry, where they were asked for their thoughts on possible abolishment.
Chris Bishop says this type of review, by definition, must look at the need for something ov...
Young men are increasingly the focus of our security agencies - as they're captured by extremist content online.
That's according to the boss of the Security Intelligence Service, who fronted MPs at Parliament yesterday.
Massey University Senior Fellow at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, John Battersby, says many of those being radicalised are isolated.
"I think we're probably talking about a fairly sm...
It's still unclear when our Defence Force will be able to evacuate New Zealanders out of war-afflicted areas in the Middle East.
Kiwis there are being urged to alert SafeTravel, with 3000 already registered in the region.
Defence Minister Judith Collins says our planes will leave in the coming days and will take people to safer nearby areas, when conditions allow.
She says they're prepared to take thousands if necessary.
"Well, if ...
Broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith says he may have' grunted' at TVNZ's board chair after Andrew Barclay raised a crime story with him.
Goldsmith was quizzed about the exchange by Labour's Reuben Davidson in Question Time on Thursday afternoon.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined his Australian counterpart to call for international co-operation following 'consecutive crises'.
Carney says Canada and Australia should work together as 'strategic cousins' and team up to boost sovereign capabilities including in the areas of critical minerals, defence and AI.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Carney called for smaller nations, or 'middle powers' to l...
The Black Caps have reaped the rewards of preparation at cricket's T20 World Cup, reaching their second final at the tournament.
That came courtesy of the fastest century in the tournament's history.
Finn Allen's 100 not out off 33 balls resulted after an opening stand of 117 in 9.1 overs with Tim Seifert, who also took 33 deliveries to make 58.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped the action.
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Concerns have been raised in Gisborne, where rural school bus routes have been altered or cut.
Over 100 Gisborne students could be affected by these changes, and parents are calling for a new solution to be found.
Gisborne farmer Toby Williams says parents in these rural areas won't be able to get their kids to school efficiently anymore.
"For me, that'd be a hour journey each way to get them there, it ruins the productivity ...
The UK Government is bolstering air defences and deploying a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to improve security in Cyprus.
This comes a day after runway of the British air base in Cyprus, RAF Akrotiri, was hit by a drone, prompting security concerns.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.
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A record portion of new bank lending to first-home buyers is going to those with small deposits.
More than half of the $1.1 billion lent to first-home buyers in January went to borrowers with deposits of less than 20 percent, according to the latest Reserve Bank figures.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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There's been growing concerns about what the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could do for petrol prices.
There's fears Kiwi motorists will soon pay the price at the pump over the escalating conflict, and retailers have been warned not to take advantage of the conflict.
Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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The Independent Children's Monitor says Oranga Tamariki still isn't measuring up to national care standards.
The percent of young people in OT care suffering abuse has increased from 8 percent to 10 percent in the year to July last year.
The report says a third of those in care aren't seeing social workers enough and only 11 percent had been given an assessment of their life skills.
Independent Children's Monitor CEO Arran Jo...
Auckland's mayor's adamant he won't be drawing up housing maps and plans for the Minister just yet.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop's recently backed down on Auckland’s housing density plans, cutting the city’s theoretical capacity from two million homes to 1.6 million.
He's asked Auckland Council to send an updated summary on provisional zoning changes by March 17.
But mayor Wayne Brown says they won't invest millions on maps ...
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