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 the UK, Chief of defence staff Sir Richard Knighton says war with Russia is at risk.
Knighton says Russia is a growing threat to the UK, and the 'sons and daughters of Britain' will need to be prepared.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says people across Europe are starting to get worried.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 16 December 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends the state of the Government books, despite surplus being pushed out and debt growing more than previously predicted.
Food and fibre exports are set to reach a record $62 billion next year, up from the $60.4b record set this year.
According to new reports, meat and wool revenue is set to rise 7 percent, horticulture 5 percent, forestry 2 percent, and dairy 1 percent.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The disgraced lawyer at the centre of the Russell McVeagh #MeToo scandal has been granted a new practising certificate by the Law Society, which says he’s fit to return as a barrister. Do we believe in second chances?
The Government has pushed out the return to ...
Online marketplace Trade Me has been hit with a $138 million write-down of the value of its marketplace business unit.
This comes as revenue continues to drop for the online retailer.
Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang says Trade Me still leads its current market, but its status is under threat.
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Well, of course you heard it here first last Monday - the surplus has been pushed out again.
It's like waiting for Christmas when you're a ten-year-old, the whole month of December feels like an eternity.
This lot have now pushed it out three times and changed the definition of surplus. Not only have we moved the goalposts, we've lowered them, too.
Next year's deficit is almost $14 billion, that's $1.8 billion worse than they thoug...
Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update has painted a concerning picture for the Government books.
It forecasted the deficit will peak at $16.9 billion dollars, and only drop to $60 million in the 2029-2030 financial year.
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie says this forecast doesn't come with many surprises.
"If you look at the bigger picture, we're now going to have a decade of deficits. And if you look at the las...
The lawyer representing victims of a former Russell McVeagh partner, whose behaviour helped ignite New Zealand’s #MeToo movement, says it’ll be up to clients whether they want to work with him.
James Gardner-Hopkins was found guilty of six misconduct charges by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal in 2021 - and suspended for three years.
He’s now been granted a new practising certificate by the Law Society, which says...
Auckland Council's trashing a plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collection - but the idea hasn't yet been removed from the picture.
The trial would've included 10,000 households in Te Atatu Peninsula, Panmure, Tamaki, Clendon Park and Weymouth.
Of more than 5,000 submissions, 78 percent opposed the trial.
Councillor Daniel Newman says the possibility for fortnightly collection lives on in the current Waste Management Minimisation p...
The Bondi hero who wrestled the firearm off a gunman has a long recovery ahead.
Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed has catapulted to international fame for intervening during the terror attack that killed 15 and injured more than 40.
A GoFundMe page has raised more than $2 million to help the 43-year-old father of two, who's in hospital, shot in the shoulder.
Australians for Syria Association spokesperson, Lubaba Alhamidi Alkahil says ther...
The Finance Minister's still aiming for a surplus this decade, despite today's bleak economic news.
Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows more delay to getting the books back to black.
The deficit's expected to deepen more to a high of $16.9 billion and not narrow to $60 million dollars until 2029-30.
Nicola Willis says a 2029 surplus is very achievable.
"What that will take is just a small revision to the gro...
A painful wait could be worthwhile for Nathan Lyon, if he rediscovers his form in the third Ashes cricket test starting tomorrow.
The veteran off-spinner's been sitting on 562 test wickets for five months, one short of equalling Glenn McGrath as Australia's second highest wicket taker.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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Condolences and support from New Zealand MPs for Australia's Jewish community, after Sunday's terror attack.
Parliament's held a moment's silence - marking the 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says speakers from all the major political parties paid tribute to the victims.
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The deadly Bondi Beach shooting, which saw 16 people killed and dozens more injured, has prompted the Australian Government to tighten up gun laws following the incident.
The Government revealed plans to further restrict gun licences to citizens only - with limits on the types of guns and number obtained.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says questions have been raised over why people who live in suburban Sydney needed mu...
The Government's confident a planned mega-ministry, MCERT, will support RMA and Local Government reforms.
It expects the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport to be up and running by next July.
It replaces the Ministries of Environment, Transport, Housing and Urban Development.
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says New Zealand's great challenges involve all those agencies.
"At the moment, it's...
Five people were arrested in Germany after they were suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market.
The group were detained over the plan to target a market in the southern Bavarian state.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further.
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The BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index has slowed down, according to new data.
Reports show it fell by 1.5 points to 46.9, sparking concerns about the future of the economy.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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The Motor Trade Association is coming out against proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness scheme.
Under the proposal, the first WOF on a light vehicle would last four years.
Head of Advocacy James McDowall says the annual check help ensure brakes, tires and essential parts of the car are working - keeping people safe on the road.
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This terror attack in Sydney is what everyone else has been saying it is: absolutely horrific. Antisemitic terrorism.
Sadly, this type of attack is happening and will keep happening more frequently, according to intelligence agencies. And the worst part is that it's almost impossible to stop.
Australia has what the world considers the 'gold standard' gun control. After the Port Arthur massacre, they tightened up the rules.
But...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 December 2025, the ripple effects of the shocking Bondi terror attack are being felt far and wide. Ryan Bridge speaks to terrorism expert Dr Levi West, Holocaust Center chair Deborah Hart and Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Pannett.
The Reserve Bank Governor has swung into action to talk down financial markets, Finance Minister Nicola Willis seems happy.
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