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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There's belief a man who killed a second time after being found insane after a killing more than two decades ago shouldn't have been released.
RNZ has revealed the man was recently found not guilty of murder by way of insanity again - as he'd believed the victim was possessed.
He'd been a special patient under the Mental Health Act, but was freed more than 10 years ago.
The Government's Chief Victims Advisor, Ruth...
A Wellington City Councillor says he's not holding his breath on 16-year-olds getting the vote.
The Council has reaffirmed its support for letting them participate in local body elections, with only four councillors opposed.
Councillor Ben McNulty says it was a quick vote - and he was in favour.
But he says this Government's likely to ignore the call.
"Whether LGNZ listens to Wellington, whether the Government the...
Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management.
The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for years one to ten.
The Government is teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes.
Erica Stanford says kids will learn a small dose each year, increasing in complexity as they get older - in order to build up ...
Interislander is reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet from three to two.
The Aratere will retire when demolition begins on its decaying dock - late this year or early the next - to add infrastructure for new ships.
Two new ferries are due in 2029.
KiwiRail's Adele Wilson says it would've cost about $120 million to have an interim dock.
"The idea of the temporary wharf is one of those things that is not possible if we want to bring ...
Interislander's Aratere is heading towards its final journey - as work is underway to get rid of the Cook Strait ferry's decaying dock.
Infrastructure is needed for new ferries, arriving in 2029, and work to demolish Aratere berth will in the coming months.
It'll spell an end to the ageing ferry's operation because it can't use other Interislander docks.
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks this announcement.
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US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term - and he spoke to party faithful at a gathering in Michigan.
He spoke of his achievements in the role, mocked his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, and dismissed polls that showed his popularity slipping.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump's trying to reassure people as the mass dissatisfaction over his tariffs draws backlash - and impacts the stock ...
Indian Panthers CEO Parveen Batish has admitted players were unpaid while appearing for the franchise in basketball's NBL.
League officials say they're considering options regarding the Panthers futures after meetings involving all 12 clubs today.
The new side's game against the Canterbury Rams last night was canned at the 11th hour.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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A legal expert has raised issues with the Government's plan to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections.
The Government is proposing to reverse changes that let prisoners with sentences under three years vote, with the Justice Minister saying this sends a message to those who breach their civil responsibilities.
Electoral law expert and barrister Graeme Edgeler has taken issue with the 'randomness' of this pro...
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Up to 120 jobs are on the line as Fonterra plans to shut its Hamilton packaging facility.
The closures due to 'challenging economic conditions'.
'The Country' host Jamie Mackay talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the closure and the climate debate within the National Party.
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Despite reports of critical levels of vacancies for senior doctor positions, Taupō hospital now has accreditation to train rural doctors.
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A controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector has been put on pause by ACC.
The tender process specifically focused on Māori and Pasifika workers.
ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially stood by ACC, saying its tender “aligns with the Government’s desire to support New Zealanders based on evidence of need”.
However, he then U-turned by asking ACC to review the policy after the ACT Party com...
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