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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A man has been arrested nearly nine years after a woman was allegedly pushed into the path of an oncoming bus on Putney Bridge.
CCTV footage and images of the suspect were released by police after the incident, sparking interest in catching the unidentified runner.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.
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There's been a spike in the number of wealthy Australians expressing interest in property across the ditch.
New reports show there's a surge in interest in homes in and around Queenstown since the Australian budget was released in May.
Queenstown real estate agent Hamish Walker says Trade Me and similar property websites are seeing more demand from Aussies than ever - with older buyers especially interested.
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Another Fieldays has come and gone for Kiwi farmers and rural experts.
Over 132,000 visitors came through the gates over four days of the 58th Fieldays, with Wednesday gate numbers recorded as the largest opening day attendance in the event’s recent history.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The All Whites had their first World Cup match today and drew 2-all with Iran. Do we see them advancing to the knockout stages? What did we think of today's match?
Erica Stanford has revealed her officials wasted more than $30 million on a biometrics data s...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, Erica Stanford accuses immigration officials of misleading her over a botched $32 million technology project.
Labour's health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall on how many pregnant women will benefit from free maternity scans.
Former All Whites coach Ricki Herbert assesses the 2-all draw against Iran at the FIFA World Cup.
And on The Huddle, Jordan William...
Ooh, let today be a warning to public servants considering trying to get one over Erica Stanford: they may want to rethink that approach and play with a straight bat instead, because Erica Stanford is not one to be trifled with.
Today, she has thrown her officials - her migration officials in particular - under the bus by revealing that they wasted more than $30 million on a biometrics data system that never actually materialised.
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Counteroffers have become a widespread retention tactic in today’s hiring market, but questions have been raised about its effectiveness.
The 2026 Robert Half Salary Guide reveals 95 percent of New Zealand employers extended a counteroffer to employees with external job offers in the past year.
Megan Alexander from Robert Half says it's a short-term fix, as a significant percentage of employees still left within 12 months.&nb...
The All Whites' World Cup campaign has well and truly begun, and the team's made a solid start in their big opener.
The Kiwi side drew 2-all with Iran and Elijah Just became the first All Whites player to score twice in a World Cup match.
Former coach Ricki Herbert says it was a 'super' start for the All Whites.
"The players will be disappointed, there were a couple of moments that they probably just switched off - and you get puni...
Labour says families should not have to worry about money when making sure they and their babies are okay.
The party is campaigning on free maternity scans - paid for by a capital gains tax, alongside three funded GP visits a year.
They're both part of its Medicard policy.
Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall says initial briefings show this policy will benefit at least 50,000 expectant mothers.
"The precise number that are now eligi...
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she's lost some trust, claiming she was 'misled' by officials.
A report's found staff tried to obscure cost increases from Stanford and the Cabinet in a project to upgrade border biometric systems
The initial $19 million dollars ballooned, and was ultimately scrapped, with at least $32 million being written off.
Stanford says the money will be written off, and new technology will...
The Bay of Plenty could be seeing the light at the end of the economic tunnel.
ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard shows the Bay's reclaimed first place after a strong kiwifruit season.
Canterbury's runner up, Otago third and the West Coast last.
Tauranga Business Chamber chief executive, Matt Cowley, says innovation follows money and there's a lot of innovation in the area.
"Even the construction industry - that's usua...
Reviews - and a potential employment process - over how officials advised on a now-scrapped $32-million-dollar project are set to take place.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says a report shows officials deliberately withheld information on a border biometrics upgrade, launched in 2018 without ministerial sign-off.
Stanford says she's extremely disappointed 'creative accounting' was used.
Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell expl...
Australia’s temporary fuel tax cut began on April 1 and is set to run until June 30 - unless the Government decides to extend it.
Oil prices fell after the US and Iran announced an agreement on a framework deal to end the war - with the US claiming it could lead to the Strait of Hormuz opening.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Strait opening won't lead to fuel prices going down right away.
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One point and a piece of history for the All Whites in their opening match at the Football World Cup.
They've drawn 2-all with Iran in Los Angeles - with Elijah Just becoming the first All Whites player to bag two goals in a World Cup match.
Sportstalk host Nick Bewley recapped the action further.
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A child psychologist says it's not a surprise to find nearly a quarter of young people experience high levels of psychological distress.
A new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report also reveals a high level of unmet need for Māori and young people.
Child psychologist Sara Chatwin says life pressures and online content are fuelling issues.
She says groups really struggling include men, Māori, Pasifika, and youth.
...Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Matthew Hooton has been appointed the new editor of The Post - what do we think of this?
Nicola Willis has raised concerns over Labour's plans for public transport - but was her timing wrong? Could she have handled this better?
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The UK has announced it will enact its own teen social media ban, with regulations expected to pass later in the year.
Prime Minister Starmer confirmed TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are among the apps soon to be banned for under-16s, with the PM saying this move was 'the right choice' for young people.
UK correspondnet Gavin Grey explained further.
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The US and Iran have agreed to a peace deal, and the news has brought some hope into the economy.
Oil prices have fallen about 4 percent since the countries announced an agreement to halt hostilities.
Brent crude is now trading at US$84 ($143) a barrel, off the back of a similar drop in prices on Friday.
Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management unpacked the market reactions.
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A coalition of mayors and independent financial experts are urging the Government to greenlight an alternative scheme to rates caps.
They're proposing allowing ratepayers to defer the increased payments and instead lodging the debt against the properties they own once the houses are sold.
Nelson mayor Nick Smith unpacked the scheme further.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 June, 2026, a Middle East analyst tells us why mines remain a big barrier to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Opportunity Party leader on why she'd be stricter with entitlements for MPs.
Rich-lister Nick Mowbray gives us his advice for young up and comers.
And on The Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani on what they make of the appointment of Matthew Hooton...
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