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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It's being reported the UK Government considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - similar to the Rwanda scheme.
This move could have seen people sent from the UK to a country the Government advises against travel to.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Iraq was willing to move forward without a formal or public agreement, according to leaked documents.
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New Zealand universities are urging Immigration to figure out a quick solution to approving student visas.
18 percent of student visas remained unconfirmed by the time universities started for the 2024 year.
Immigration NZ visa director Celia Coombes says a number of student visa applications were sent in too late to process.
"We provided advice recommending people apply 3 or 4 months ahead of travel, but we were quite clear ove...
There's hopes Auckland's water deal with the Government can be replicated in the Wellington region.
The Government and Auckland Council yesterday announced an agreement to help Aucklanders avoid a previously-signalled 25.8 percent water rates hike.
Carterton mayor Ron Mark says they've agreed to working collaboratively to producing a regional water plan.
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The Government is pumping $1.9 billion into bolstering prison capacity, staffing and criminal rehab programmes.
The Budget investment will add more than 800 extra beds at Waikeria Prison and deliver 685 more frontline Corrections staff, including 470 prison officers.
ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear if the extra cash boost is all coming out of the Government's savings program.
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Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine over flight cancellations.
Australia's consumer watchdog sued the airline, claiming in 2022 it sold thousands of tickets for 'ghost flights'.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the airline will have to pay millions of dollars extra to the affected customers, beyond their $120 million dollar fine.
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The Warriors have been left lamenting another sloppy performance after their winless run in league's NRL extended to four matches.
A lack-lustre effort in Newcastle has ended in a 14 to 8 defeat to the hometown Knights.
Sportstalk's Jason Pine explains further.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 6 May 2024, Detective Inspector Chris Barry tells Heather a manhunt is underway for the "extremely dangerous" man accused of fatally shooting another man on Ponsonby Road on Sunday night.
The Resident Doctors Association says they will push ahead with their 24-hour strike in solidarity with at least 300 doctors facing a pay cut.
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has called out disgruntled residents of high-end Auckland suburbs who left poo bags scattered around local parks to protest the removal of the bins. Do we agree with this?
Are we shocked by last night's fatal shooting in Ponsonby? D...
The Finance Minister says today's OECD report reinforces what the nation needs ahead of the 2024 Budget.
The OECD's biennial report has warned inflation is likely to be persistent - and the Government should set polices to reduce the deficit.
Minister Nicola Willis says it's clear New Zealand needs to get spending under control and invest in crucial areas.
"Get policies in place that will boost business, ensure that we sort out ...
Pay increases for corrections staff from a $1.9 billion Budget boost.
The Government says the funding will go into more than 800 extra beds at Waikeria Prison - and 685 more frontline Corrections staff, including 470 prison officers.
Millions will go into rehab for the 45 percent of prisoners on remand.
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says this money will bolster frontline staff and keep Kiwis safe.
"$442,000 of it is going ...
Award-winning Māori musician Ria Hall has announced she's running for the Tauranga mayoralty.
She's up against former deputy mayor Tina Salisbury, who announced her interest last week.
Ria Hall says the Tauranga region desperately needs change - and she's ready to step up.
"There's some real excitement on the ground - there's lots of murmurs happening in the community. Everyone's getting ready for this election coming up in July...
The OECD has released its detailed biennial report on New Zealand's economy, ahead of the 2024 Budget.
It lays out suggestions to improve productivity - highlighting competition.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the OECD thinks the Government could more aggressively break up monopolies and duopolies, like supermarkets.
"It did recognise that, in a small country like New Zealand, we have some of these bi...
Police say there's no indication a deadly shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road last night is gang related.
A man who was part of a group was killed after getting out of a car, shot by a man who'd reportedly been denied entry to a bar.
He's described as dangerous, and is of a large build, with dark hair, a beard and moustache - and a large tattoo on his left forearm.
Detective Inspector Chris Barry says it's difficult to explain ...
2,500 resident doctors are striking across the country at 7am tomorrow, for 25 hours.
Mediation with Health New Zealand did not result in a settlement last week.
More than 2,000 doctors had been offered raises of up to 25 percent, but about 300 would have had a 12 percent pay cut.
Resident Doctors Association President James Anderson says the offer would have reduced their hourly rates.
"I think it's probably being used as a wa...
We have a young producer working on this show called Jack, who’s recently moved over from London.
He asked us today why we're all so worked up about this one shooting on Ponsonby Road - and why if you open any of the local newspapers' websites today, it’s right there at the top of the front page.
As Jack says, this happens all the time in London, it's no big deal. He even watched a guy get knifed in a park in front of him...
Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week.
The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China.
Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been...
Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.
A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students.
Victoria University Vice...
Julie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington.
Newcombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she could tell Genter didn’t really want to buy flowers and came in with a big attitude.
“It’s common knowledge that I was opposed every single car park removed from the shopping precinct.”
Newcombe said “Perhaps she just wanted to come in, a...
I reckon Bob Carr might be wasting his time and money sueing Winston Peters for defamation.
If he was hoping that he would scare Winston into silence... he hasn't.
Winston just hit twitter today and doubled-down.
Calling Bob Carr a shill.
A shill is someone who is a bit of a hustler... who tries to convince other people to think something is great.
S...
The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance.
Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose approximately 50 percent of their council seats.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this could open up a discussion about Sunak's standing ahead of the election.
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