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.
Episodes
Apple's announced digital assistant, Siri, is getting an upgrade - expected later this year - to become Siri AI.
The company is promising a better artificial intelligence experience for users.
With the help of Google, Siri will remember past conversations, have a more conversational tone, and help across apps.
BusinessDesk's Peter Griffin says Apple isn't trying to compete with the AI giants.
"This is reall...
The Government is pressing on with their proposed LNG Import Terminal build, but they're binning a proposed levy to fund it.
The Energy Minister says says gentailers are being consulted on a fair funding model, but Kiwis can be certain they won't be charged in their power bills.
Simeon Brown explained it's the job of the big power companies to manage the dry year risk - and the Government's sending that obligation over to the...
Kiwis drinking less could hurt the Government tax take, according to new reports.
Stats NZ data published last week shows total beverage volumes have fallen 10.7 percent since 2020
The Brewers Association estimates Treasury is likely overstating total alcohol excise revenue as much as $180 million dollars a year - up to 2029.
Executive Director Dylan Firth says it's been overestimated in Budgets for the past five years.
"They proje...
A drive-by shooting targeting a funeral has prompted a bigger investigation carried out by Australian police.
In an exclusive interview, Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook from NSW Police said the recent surge in shootings, kidnappings and firebombings was a sign of a 'shift' in the world of organised crime.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police are investigating 'violence brokers' operating under the directive of c...
Former Warriors forward Kane Evans has come out as gay - and opened up about a long battle with addiction and his mental health.
Evans says he's also dealt with homelessness and has told Channel Nine he's lived in denial for years.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
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Two new Woolworths stores have opened in the South Island, but you can't get the weekly shop done there.
The educational facilities in Dunedin and Invercargill are giving young people with disabilities training for jobs in a supermarket environment, creating 'launchpads' for future employment.
Front-Line Training chief operations officer Nadia Steedman says this will allow people to work in a space that suits their individual...
Over in the UK, the number of patients dying after enduring long waits in A&E departments has risen almost tenfold in a decade.
Nearly 16,000 deaths in England last year were linked to such delays - the equivalent of more than 300 every week.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the Government needs to look into a long-term solution to bring these figures down.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Monday, 8 June, 2026, Labour leader Chris Hipkins defends the process followed by police Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo before being named on the party's list.
Otago University zoology teaching fellow Hanna Ravn tells us what to do if confronted by a sea lion.
We talk to the most talkative MP in Parliament - the Greens' Lawrence Xu-Nan.
The US sharemarket took a hit last Friday, largely due to weakness in the information technology sector.
The semiconductor sector was hit hard, and experts are unpacking the economic implications.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.
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Air New Zealand has indicated its long-running engine problems may have come to an end.
Air New Zealand’s chief has claimed the airline reached a breakthrough in Brazil this weekend after years of crippling engine issues.
Aviation industry expert Grant Bradley explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
There's no policy out of Labour just yet, but the party's unveiled their list. What did we make of it? Who stood out? Should Rakesh Naidoo have been allowed to stand?
New data shows Kiwi renters are better off than they were a year ago. Is this news encouraging?&nb...
Something has finally emerged from the silent, yawning abyss that is the Labour Party. Unfortunately, it’s not policy - it’s their list.
Seventy-two names, 30 new candidates. Party president Jill Day and leader Chris Hipkins say the lineup reflects modern New Zealand. They’ve got candidates from business, farming, the public service, unions, and community services - Rhodes scholars, Fulbright scholars and Uncle Tom Cobley and all.
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The Finance Minister is promising more detail is coming regarding a billion dollar pre-Budget allocation.
The funding's been labelled 'secret spending' by Labour.
Nicola Willis says this reflects the Government's provision for a potential capital to operating forecast change in transport spend - that can be subject to future decisions.
"That is literally what it is, and we will be taking policy decisions on that over the next few w...
Auckland Council is trialling Afterpay at its dog pounds as owners grapple with pet costs amid the rising cost of living.
After one month of the eight-month trial, 15 percent of payments at the shelters had been made through the option.
Auckland Council regional animal shelter manager Nikki Cripps says the trial is still in its early stages, but it's seen positive results so far.
"We have seen an increase on dogs being claimed, obv...
Analysis has showed first-term MP Lawrence Xu Nan has spoken more in Parliament than any other MP this term.
The Sunday Star Times says the Green MP has said 420,000 words, more than four times the 102,000 word average.
Xu Nan says the job of MPs as part of Parliament is to do two things - scrutinise bills and legislation, and budgets.
"I think that everyone should hold this ability to scrutinise things dear to their he...
A new report has found New Zealand renters are better off than a year ago.
The Regional Rental Affordability Index found affordability improved in most of the country over the past 12 months, as rents ease and incomes rise.
Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball says it's not the same story in every region, but renting is definitely more affordable.
"If you look at Auckland - rents have been flat in Auckland for a...
Labour's leader says Rakesh Naidoo's decision to run for Labour is all above board - as he comes under fire.
Commissioner Richard Chambers says Naidoo's candidacy makes his role as a senior police officer untenable, and he'll be removed.
Chambers says he only found out last night.
Chris Hipkins says Naidoo took all the required steps.
"Rakesh Naidoo told his supervisor at police that when he confirmed he was putting his name ...
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defended using a generous publicly funded private superannuation scheme to pay off the mortgage of his family holiday home.
Hipkins confirmed he pays the maximum contribution, but he also contributes to KiwiSaver, meaning the full amount of contribution will not be paid towards the super scheme that owns his home.
MPs are allowed to direct these savings into private superannuation funds, which Hipkin...
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is continuing to see a surge in popularity, according to new reports.
The latest Newspoll recorded a four-point rise in One Nation’s primary vote to 31 percent, while Labor dipped one point to 30 percent and the Coalition fell two points to 18 percent.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this isn't quite enough for One Nation to lead the next Government, but it's raised concerns from the ...
The hard work won't stop for the All Whites following a creditable 1-nil loss to world number 4 England in a Football World Cup warm-up in Tampa.
A Harry Kane header late in first half added time provided the only goal as New Zealand worked tirelessly in oppressive heat.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine recapped the match further.
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