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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One expert has warned flights with severe turbulence could become more common, due to climate change.
Overnight, one person was killed and several were injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit turbulence and descended 1,800 meters in three minutes.
Former airline pilot and safety consultant Doug Moss says clear air turbulence is difficult to detect - and it often catches pilots by surprise.
"For the passengers, it'll feel l...
One former International Criminal Court prosecutor says the US was 'out of line' by attacking the court for seeking arrest warrants for Israel's PM.
The ICC's is looking to get an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Sir Geoffrey Nice says the US is 'very unwise' to oppose the actions of the Court.
"The US has been hostile to international criminal justice, for fear of it ultim...
The Government says scrapping the First Home Grant scheme is another example of tough decisions it has to make this Budget.
It has also announced $140 million in new funding for 1500 new social housing places.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says everyone sympathises with first home buyers, but they have to focus on a more vulnerable group of people.
"We are doing the right thing, but I'm not pretending to you it's going to be a p...
The Children's Minister says the word racism is chucked around too much in Parliament.
A Bill by Karen Chhour that removes some Treaty obligations from the Oranga Tamariki Act passed its first reading yesterday.
It's prompted fiery and emotional speeches in the House, and Labour's Children's Spokesperson called Chhour a 'sell out'.
On social media, Te Pati Māori's said Chhour's Pakeha upbringing has given her disdain for her own...
The founder of I Am Hope says every cent of a funding boost will go into mental health counsellors.
The Government has announced the Budget will include $24 million going into Mike King's Gumboot Friday initiative over four years.
It gives under-25s free counselling.
King says kids often take on the stress of adults around them.
"It's huge for the mental health of the kids in New Zealand - they can get timely and quick service....
Now, on this decision by the Government to cut the First Home Buyers Grant in order to put the money into social housing instead-
I've got to be honest, on principle, it's not the kind of thing I love. Because I'd personally much rather the Government give a helping hand to Kiwis trying to do the right thing rather than constantly bailing out the delinquents.
But in this one respect, I think they’re prioritising th...
An economist says there's a risk the Reserve Bank won't cut the OCR until next year.
It's kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent today, unchanged over a year with seven consecutive holds.
Kiwibank's, Jarrod Kerr says there is worry it won't be cut until February.
However, his bank's outlook remains the same.
"Our forecast has inflation dropping below 3 percent by the end of the year, and I think that could still push them t...
The New Zealand Rugby Players' Association have outlined a plan to replace the governing body if the vote at next week's special general meeting goes against them.
Last year's independent review formed the basis of a proposal to overhaul the governance structure.
Canterbury Rugby chair Pete Winchester says this eleventh-hour update is likely to galvanize people.
"We've been dealing with this for months and months, and it's the f...
It's been predicted over £10 billion could be given to the victims impacted by Britain's infected blood scandal.
More than 30,000 people received infected blood and products in the 1970s and 80s, from the state-funded National Health Service.
3,000 people died, and thousands more contracted hepatitis or HIV.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Prime Minister Sunak has pledged financial compensation for those impacted.
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The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders.
Prosecutor Karim Khan says these warrants have been put forward for alleged crimes committed during the Hamas-led October 7 attack and the subsequent war on Gaza.
Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says it's extremely likely that these warrants will be issued.
"The ba...
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says his phone's been 'running hot' following last week’s announcement.
Fonterra plans to divest its consumer businesses, including Anchor and Mainland - overseas operations Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka.
The Country's Jamie Mackay reveals which investors have been expressing interest.
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All eyes are on the Reserve Bank, ahead of tomorrow's OCR update.
The RBNZ is predicted to hold the cash rate steady at 5.5 percent - potentially marking a full year since the last rate change.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen predicts the new forecast hasn't moved since February.
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National's David MacLeod has admitted to making a high-profile slip-up.
Macleod has lost his select committee roles for failing to declare 19 candidate donations, worth $168,000.
He says he mistakenly believed those 2022 donations were already logged.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this could set MacLeod's political career back.
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Over in Australia, Northern Territory police could soon enact more snap curfews under new legislation.
The 'Police Administration Bill' gives the Police Commissioner the ability to implement three-day curfews in the region.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this comes off the back of a 'successful' three week curfew for minors in Alice Springs.
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The Warriors have welcomed back some injured players ahead of their clash against the Dolphins at Mt Smart this weekend.
Marata Niukore, Rocco Berry, Freddy Lussick and Te Maire Martin and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad are some of the names confirmed to play on Sunday's match.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 May 2024, the Defence Force has begun its rescue mission of Kiwis stuck in New Caledonia. Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Heather why French authorities have been so reluctant to let them in.
Can you smoke a spliff on the weekend and drive the next day? Transport Minister Simeon Brown what's on and what's not under his new roadside drug testing regime.
Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and government relations consultant Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The Government has confirmed they plan to roll out roadside drug testing later this year, allowing police to randomly screen drivers to crack down on drug-driving. Is this a good idea?
National's David MacLeod has been admonished and stood d...
SkyCity will pay more than $4 million for breaching obligations to prevent money laundering and terrorism.
A Department of Internal Affairs review found multiple breaches over five years, including failures in risk assessment, compliance and account monitoring to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.
Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says the company never undertook money laundering themselves, but they helpe...
The Government says it'll roll out randomised roadside drug testing later this year.
Legislation's being introduced to allow Police to randomly screen drivers for drugs, similarly to testing for drink-driving.
Doing two roadside tests would make false positives less likely.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says it's one of the biggest killers on our road.
"In the last 10 years, it's been, I think a third of deaths on our roads h...
According to Newsroom, Prime Minister Luxon's unexpected appearance at the Ockham national book awards was met with disapproval from the crowds.
The piece claims Luxon was mocked and dismissed by attendees, with MC Jack Tame and two authors getting some digs in.
The Trust disputes this version of events, saying that author Steve Braunias "rather overegged it".
New Zealand Book Awards Trust chair Nicola Legat says the lite...
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