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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Weather aside, I actually think police did do the right thing saying yes to that march taking place across the harbour Bridge, which will now not take place tomorrow but at a later date.
My biggest problem with it would be that it would set a precedent, but it's actually not setting a precedent because the precedent was probably already set last year by the anti-Treaty principles Hikoi, which happened in November.
And now as a resu...
Following the resignation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, candidates have begun stepping forward to take his place.
In the running is Shinjirō Koizumi, son of a former Prime Minister and the current agricultural minister and Takaichi Senai, who aims to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister.
Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather duPlessis-Allan that this election could ‘break the mou...
The second All Blacks Springboks game tomorrow night's happening in Wellington.
The All Blacks have made 6 changes to the starting side after their 24-17 win last weekend and South Africa have made 7 changes.
Former Springbok and Supersport Journalist Hanyani Shimange told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the team is confident heading in to Wellington.
‘You guys got us at Eden Park, the record stands, but we're confi...
Tonight on the Huddle: Rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh and sports journalist Nikki Styris join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news.
Can the All Blacks beat the Sprinboks a second time round? Will the Warriors survive against the Panthers? and what's happening next in the Netball coach shuffle?
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A Wellington company wants to prospect for gold near a nature reserve.
A local family has applied for permits to explore for gold and other minerals directly next door to Zealandia eco-sanctuary.
Quicksand Limited Director Travis Mackay says they've got a permit for panning at the moment.
He says they're exploring non-destructive, non-toxic methods.
Mackay says they don't want people coming to the area thinking th...
The Public Service Commissioner says teachers are putting themselves ahead of students as they again vote to strike.
Brian Roche says the pay offer to teachers -which includes a 4.7 percent pay rise over 12 months - was a very good one.
PPTA president Chris Abercrombie told Heather du-Plessis Allan that teachers have many sticking points with the latest offer.
But he won't say exactly how many teachers supported t...
Police say protest organisers made the right call, by postponing tomorrow's Auckland Harbour Bridge protest due to weather.
Southbound lanes were to close to accommodate the tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protestors..
The march will now take place from Aotea Square to Victoria Park, while a new bridge crossing date is decided.
Acting Waitemata District Commander Stefan Sagar told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he ack...
The Pacific Islands Forum wraps up in Honiara - and the standoff with the Cook Islands remains unresolved.
Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the block between Mark Brown and Christopher Luxon is still present, despite the two leaders acting 'cordially' to one another.
'interestingly, we saw Chris Luxon with Mark Brown, and they seem to be getting on quite well, but the standoff remains.'
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The killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is causing deep divide.
He was shot while speaking at an event at a Utah University and later died in hospital.
US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says several people have lost their jobs for making comments after the assassination.
He says it's caused other disruption as well, with a fight breaking out in Iowa after someone shouted profanities about Kirk.
...Frustration over claims police overruled the Transport Agency by allowing tomorrow's pro-Palestine march to take place on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Tens of thousands of protestors are expected to cross the bridge in the morning, disrupting travel.
Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the agency told him they said no to the protest, but Police intervened.
He says Police told them the bri...
British Labour MPs are breaking ranks to call for Lord Peter Mandelson to be sacked over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from within his own party to sack the British Ambassador to the United States over his friendship with the late financier and convicted paedophile.
UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the backlash further.
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Over the last few years, more international retail giants have moved to establish themselves in New Zealand.
Costco opened its first store in West Auckland a couple of years ago, and Ikea is set to open up its first New Zealand-based store in Auckland in December.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie reveals why these changes are taking place.
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Some foresters are starting to regret rushing into carbon credit farming, according to new reports from the Forestry Owners Association.
Chief executive Dr. Elizabeth Heeg says more foresters are facing backlash and concerns have been raised.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Right-wing activist and speaker Charlie Kirk was fatally shot and killed in Utah earlier today. Are we worried about what this means for the future of political discourse?
Stuart Nash has resigned following his infamous comments about what makes ...
The ACT Party is looking to roll out some new policies as the local elections draw closer.
One key proposal involves scrapping voting rights for unelected council members - impacting mana whenua appointees and youth councillor positions.
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom has been quick to weigh in on these changes, and suggests the Government has bigger things to worry about.
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form in naming his squad of 23 for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the Springboks in Wellington.
He's made six changes to the line-up, including omitting Reiko Ioane and Emoni Naarawa - and Finlay Christie and Fletcher Newell drop to the bench for Noah Hotham and Tyrel Lomax.
Meanwhile, Samisoni Taukei’aho slips in at hooker for Codie Taylor, who failed a head injury assessme...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 11 September 2025, US political figure Charlie Kirk has been shot dead and his killer is still on the run. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says the shooting comes at a critical time for America.
Former Silver Fern centurion Laura Langman tells Heather why she's furious that Netball NZ has stood down coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Are whingy Gen Z players to blame?
...Well, I wonder how those netball players who complained about Dame Noeline feel today, because what they've done has probably, let's be honest, ended her career. And also brought out a swell of support that I can't imagine they foresaw.
Silver Ferns legend Laura Langman's gone on social media and called this 'the saddest day in New Zealand netball history'.
Gordon Tietjens, the Sevens rugby legend, called us at Newstalk ZB to ...
Senior secondary school students will be able to learn about and use generative artificial intelligence in a range of subjects.
The Government's unveiled a new list of subjects as part of a refresh of the national curriculum from 2028.
It places greater emphasis on STEM subjects and adds civics, politics and philosophy, and media and journalism.
Education Minister Erica Stanford says other countries have offered STEM-based classes ...
A group of paranormal investigators are set to look for ghosts at the historic Whangamōmona Hotel.
Paranormal Researchers NZ will send team members to spend two nights at the hotel to uncover the building's secrets, as three ghosts are rumoured to be haunting it.
Whangamōmona Hotel owner Vicki Pratt is happy to let them investigate - and she's heard former residents share their paranormal experiences.
"I've always suspected s...
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