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 Auckland Business Chamber’s bracing for the new incentive to encourage more teens to join its youth employment programme.
It uses its business network to connect them with jobs.
Chief Operating Officer Leah Gates says it's tough right now for teens.
"And in a tight labour market, they're disproportionately affected and they're competing against more experienced workers."
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New research reveals more Kiwi kids are losing out on learning key life skills, with cooking at the top of the list.
77 percent of parents say it's vital for children to learn to cook before they grow up and leave home, but only 21 percent get their kids involved in the kitchen.
Just 60 percent of 13-17 year olds can cook three or more meals, according to recent data.
LittleCooks tutor Dalene Gourley says many parents want to get t...
People protesting the war in Gaza were back outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home last night.
Winston Peters says they stayed until about 8.30pm, when police moved them along.
The Government's currently progressing a law to make protesting outside someone's home an offence.
Peters says they were blasting away about two metres from his front door, and he told the cops he'd had enough.
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An Auckland courtroom has seen confronting footage of tourists running for their lives during the 2019 eruption of Whakaari-White Island.
A coronial inquest is looking into the disaster that killed 22 people and injured 25 - almost all in tour groups.
Newstalk ZB reporter Jordan Dunn says this inquest will cover an 'extensive' list of factors.
"They're going to be looking at how emergency responders did actually respond, and who wa...
The Prime Minister says the Government's resetting expectations for under-25s to not rely on the unemployment benefit.
A $1,000 bonus is being introduced for certain young people who stay off the benefit for a year.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this announcement isn't anything new, but something needs to be done to encourage young people into work.
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A 60-year-old man's been arrested in Sydney, after a gunman opened fire in the suburb of Croydon Park last night.
At least one person was hit and seriously injured - and 16 hurt - with up to 100 shots fired between 7.45 and 9.30pm.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the shooter's motivation remains unknown, but investigations are still ongoing.
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There's no further movement on the Silver Ferns coaching saga front.
Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline Taurua are stuck in mediation with no resolution in sight.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine outlines the situation - and wonders if Taurua will want to return.
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Diabetes is costing record numbers of Kiwis toes, feet and legs.
More than 1200 lower-limb amputations were performed last year alone.
Those with type two diabetes - about 95 percent of the diabetes population - are most affected.
Diabetes Special Interest Group Head, Simon Speight, says GPs focus on managing symptoms to reduce the need for surgery.
"Whether it's the sugar levels, the blood pressure, the cholesterol - just trying t...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 October 2025, the Jewish Council says antisemitism has been normalised across the world after a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester.
Budgeting advisers are concerned people can now buy their groceries and petrol on Afterpay - but why is it different than paying by credit card?
Taylor Swift's new album drops and we speak with the host of a listening part...
A view mass layoffs are imminent as the US Federal Government shutdown nears its third day.
Democrats and Republicans failed to get their respective bills through the senate, suspending thousands of government workers without pay.
US President Donald Trump's called it an unprecedented opportunity to slash spending.
US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley told Andrew Dickens layoffs are coming, it's just a question of h...
It's an action packed weekend, with the final clashes of the Rugby Championship and the NRL Grand Final kicking off.
Jason Pine joined Andrew Dickens to give his insight into how it'll all play out. Will the All Blacks break their inconsistent streak and claim a second victory over Australia? And who will claim the victory in the NRL - the Broncos or the Storm?
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Concerns are being raised now that people can put groceries and petrol on Afterpay.
The popular buy now, pay later scheme is allowing people to buy petrol and grocery items up to $500 without an up-front payment – to be paid back in instalments.
FinCap Senior Policy Advisor Jake Lilley told Andrew Dickens it is a real worry for financial mentors.
He says people are desperate to make ends meet and unfortunately sch...
Prince Harry's legal battle against the Daily Mail continues, and he's dragged William and Kate into the mix.
Harry is one of several public figures - including Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Elizabeth Hurley - accusing Associated Newspapers Limited of privacy breaches.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explains the situation further.
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Move over Murdoch family - there's a new set of media moguls looking to make a name for themselves.
Larry Ellison, founder of the software firm Oracle, and his son David are orchestrating media deals which could see them owning big names like CNN, Paramount and TikTok.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.
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I reckon we shouldn't panic too much on behalf of those three New Zealand citizens who've been intercepted by the Israeli military and the flotilla.
Obviously, we want international law to be followed, but it's pretty clear that these guys knew what they were getting themselves into and did it anyway.
I mean, they are absolutely milking this for all that it's worth with the social media posts claiming they've been kidnapped and all...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 October 2025, three New Zealand citizens have been arrested by the Israeli Defence Force because they were on a protest flotilla headed for Gaza. One of them is 18-year old Samuel Leason, his dad speaks to Heather.
The Warehouse chief executive Mark Stirton tells Heather why the company is struggling to turn a corner.
Wool prices have seen a significant rise this week, and there's a few key factors behind this development.
Currently, wool prices are on the longest rise since 1987 - and while these prices are mostly benefitting Australian farmers, there's hope Kiwis could benefit from this demand too.
The Country's Hamish McKay explained further.
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A much-revamped All Blacks line-up will confront Australia in Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia.
Injuries account for four of the seven changes to the run-on side.
Captain Scott Barrett returns at lock, Tamaiti Williams and Fletcher Newell start as props and Peter Lakai has his first test start, at number eight.
In the backs, Quinn Tupaea dons the 13 jersey and Leicester Fainga'anuku starts on the left wing - h...
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Toitū Te Tiriti, the activist group behind the hikoi on Parliament last year officially cut ties with Te Pāti Māori today. What does this mean for Te Pāti Māori's political future - or Labour's?
Should we be assisting the Kiwis who got arrested because they were on th...
Questions have been raised over ructions within Te Pāti Māori.
Toitū Te Tiriti - which led the large hikoi on Parliament last year - officially cut ties with the party today.
Leader Eru Kapa-Kingi is the son of one of the party's MPs, and he claims the party follows a 'dictatorship model'.
Former Labour MP Meka Whaitiri ran for Te Pāti Māori in the last election.
She says this news is disappointing.
"There's a lot of dy...
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