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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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 28 March 2025, the Government's called in the Commerce Commission to deal with concerns with Wellington Water's management.
How does the government feel about stomping up money for Auckland's Eden Park?
Royal correspondent Juliet Rieden speaks to Ryan Bridge about King Charles' hospital admission after cancer treatment side effects.
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The EU has put out a list of items necessary for being caught in military or cyberattacks.
The Crisis Management Commissioner suggested 450 million people should stockpile three days’ worth of food, water, or other essentials in the case of these situations or natural disasters.
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the recommendation and why the price of chocolate is rising.
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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has headed to Asia after fallout from war plans conversations being leaked through the Signal app.
The visit comes at a difficult time in US-Japanese relations after his boss, President Donald Trump, imposed tariffs on Japan.
Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about the trip, BYD overtaking Tesla, and subsidies in China.
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Newstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson and Crusaders commentator Nick Bewley join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle.
Auckland Council has voted to go ahead with Eden Park upgrades, but they're hanging out for money elsewhere. Will they get it?
Liam Lawson has been dumped by Red Bull after two races. Has it been fair?
The Huddle discuss it all.
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King Charles was hospitalised today after side effects related to his cancer treatment.
The King has cancelled two days of engagements but is back at his residence in Clarence House.
Australian Women's Weekly Royal Correspondent Juliet Rieden talks to Ryan Bridge.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the 2025 general election for 3 May.
Housing costs and economic concerns are what voters will be bringing to the polls.
National editor of The Australian Dennis Shanahan talks to Ryan Bridge about what's to come.
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New Zealand show ‘After the Party’ has been nominated for a BAFTA TV award in the UK.
The show follows a high school teacher who accuses her husband of sexually abusing their daughter's friend, starring Robyn Malcolm and Scottish actor Peter Mullan.
The shows director and producer Pete Salmon talks to Ryan Bridge about the nomination.
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The government is calling in the Commerce Commission to help fix Wellington's water issues.
This means Wellington Water will have to report details of its financial management to the Commerce Commission, and the commission will make sure that Wellington ratepayers aren't getting ripped off.
How exactly are they going to do it?
Local Government Minister Simon Watts talks to Ryan Bridge about the details.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is set to announce plans to encourage a third supermarket competitor on Sunday.
Senior Political Editor Barry Soper says this means the Government will outline the process they'll use to make it easier for a third party to start up in New Zealand.
Barry Soper talks to Ryan Bridge about the announcement and the Eden Park upgrade.
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Another Government department has been hit in the US, as 10,000 jobs are to be cut in the Health Department.
This comes as 10,000 employees had already left or taken early retirement.
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Ryan Bridge about the cuts, a warning for staff cabinet staff using the signal app that leaked war plans, and how many parents are financially supporting their adult kids.
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Liam Lawson has officially been dropped by Red Bull.
The Kiwi driver has been replaced by Yuki Tsunoda after qualifying out of the top 10 in the seasons races so far.
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the show, discussing why Liam Lawson wasn't given a fair shot, and Super Rugby round 7 this weekend.
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The ball is in the Government's court after Auckland council has decided to back an Eden Park upgrade over a waterfront stadium.
$100 million is needed from either the Government of the council.
Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision.
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Donald Trump's latest tariffs on auto imports could send the UK into a recession, according to experts.
The US President says putting a 25 percent tariff in place would boost manufacturing - but this comes with risks for global supply chains.
UK correspondent Enda Brady warns these tariffs could make the economy 'untenable' - and plunge the UK straight into a downturn.
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Tonight on The Huddle, CTU chief economist Craig Rennie and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Eden Park has won the Auckland stadium battle, with Auckland Council overwhelmingly voted to endorse the Park as the city's main stadium over a new site near the waterfront. Do we agree with this?
Has Tamatha Paul done damage to the Greens' election chances...
The Indian stock market is catching the attention of investors - and experts are claiming there's plenty of potential.
The economy is also attracting positive attention - but one expert is warning there's a notable Achilles heel.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further.
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Today was day two of the South Island Field Days event at Kirwee - and thousands of Kiwis turned up for the event.
Today, the event was swarming with politicians - including Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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President Donald Trump has recently announced he will be putting 25 percent tariffs on auto imports into the US.
Trump explained this move would foster domestic manufacturing - but economists are concerned about the wider implications of this move.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the outcomes of this - and warns more changes could come as the Trump administration is set to announce reciprocal...
Green MP Tamatha Paul has copped more criticism from her political peers.
The Wellington Central MP's been under fire over comments she made last week criticising police beat patrols - and suggesting all they do is throw away homeless people's possessions.
Tamatha Paul reiterated those claims in further interviews.
She also claimed a woman was imprisoned for stealing $12 worth of items - and when questioned, could not verify whethe...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to call the country’s federal election as early as Friday, according to new reports.
Speculation claims Albanese will make the move in an attempt to overshadow Peter Dutton’s budget speech.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's likely opposition leader Dutton will announce a cut in fuel taxes soon - but Albanese's announcement could overshadow it.
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