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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TVNZ has today announced plans to axe its 1News website as part of a bid to save $30m.
It will invest in news for TVNZ plus as well as creating a new centre for data and AI.
Former Head of News at Newshub Mark Jennings joins Jack Tame.
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Police have confirmed that a sighting of missing man Tom Philips and his three children was credible.
Philips and his children Ember, Maverick, and Jayda have been missing since December 2021, and this is the first time all four of them have been seen together.
Chris Budge is a private investigator looking for the missing family and he spoke with Jack Tame about the latest updates.
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It is still unknown as to how exactly the Manawanui ended up sinking, but Defence Minister Judith Collins is suggesting a power outage may have caused the ship to run aground.
Local authorities are conducting environmental assessments amid concerns of potential oil or chemical spills.
John Battersby from the Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies joins Jack Tame to discuss whether this incident will d...
Australian correspondent Oliver Petersen joins Jack Tame to discuss today's repatriation flight from Lebanon, work from home days becoming a thing of the past, and NRL expansion plans.
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Over one hundred projects have been selected for fast tracking through the recently announced Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Housing, energy, and major infrastructure projects will take priority.
Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett and Environmental Defence Society Chief Executive Gary Taylor join Jack Tame to debate whether it's as good as it immediately seems.
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Just a couple of weeks ago, I went out to Devonport for a picnic with some friends and remember pointing out the Manawanui to our kids as we crossed the harbour on the ferry.
"Look guys, that's our Navy!"
Obviously, it's a great relief that everyone is okay and was able to disembark in time, and I accept it'll be some time before we learn everything about what happened. But it's hard to look past what is - from the outside - ...
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NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan speaks to Jack Tame about the recent week in politics, regarding Casey Costello and release of her independent advice, no more free Covid tests, Keytruda, Parking penalties increasing, and more...
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I've had a bit of time now to look at the so-called 'independent advice' released by Casey Costello on the efficacy of heated tobacco products which she's so curiously and steadfastly supported.
To remind you, there is one company that has been providing these heated tobacco products in New Zealand: Philip Morris.
That company's external relations manager is the former chief of staff for New Zealand First and while Casey Cost...
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid back over £6,000 ($12,000 NZD) in gifts and hospitality received since taking up the role after a controversy over donations.
Starmer is covering the cost of six Taylor Swift tickets, four tickets to the races, and a designer clothing rental agreement favoured by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer.
UK correspondent says Starmer is under pressure to improve ...
Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages.
Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and reactors produce reliable baseline electricity cheaply and efficiently.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks whether nuclear energy can have a future in New Zealand.
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Dunedin residents are preparing for a deluge of rain.
A red heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha today and tomorrow.
Otago Civil Defence says people should only travel tonight if absolutely necessary - to avoid getting caught up in rising rivers or streams.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says people are getting the sandbags ready ahead of the weather changes.
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Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey.
Some experts have noted that as the country enters an interest-rate cutting phase, now is the time to have a discussion about the make-up of ongoing retirement savings.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says there's a clear mood for change as the economy enters a new phase.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
New data from the 2023 Census reveals over half the country isn't religious? Is this surprising? What do we think changed?
The Mood of the Boardroom Survey results came out today, revealing Kiwi business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3 October 2024, the highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Otago Civil Defence Group Controller Matt Alley updates Jack on the extreme rainfall and likelihood of evacuation for the region.
Police are delighted at the number of new recruit applicants and to keep up with the influx, Assistant Commissioner for Leadership, Talent ...
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