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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Prime Rishi Sunak has recently announced the UK will have a general election on July 4.
Sunak has promised to earn voters' trust and prove to them only a Conservative government led by him will not put economic stability at risk.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explains the collective outlook following Sunak's announcement.
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Copper prices have surged this year by 25 percent, according to new data.
Copper has a broad level of demand, with plenty of industries relying on this commodity.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains how copper can be a barometer of the human economy.
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Kiwifruit producer Zespri’s profit has dropped 27 per cent but growers have been paid record prices for their output.
Zespri reported a net profit after tax of $173.3 million for the 2023-24 financial year - down from $238.7m the year prior.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the sector.
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One week ahead of this year's Budget day, the Finance Minister has warned Kiwis shouldn't expect too much.
Minister Nicola Willis warned the Government faces a significant structural deficit of $6 billion a year - and changes will need to be made to fix that.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains how this warning could potentially impact the upcoming budget reveal.
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The Finance Minister turned up to readjust expectations ahead of this year's Budget.
Addressing the Employers and Manufacturers Association in Auckland this afternoon, Nicola Willis has warned the Government faces a structural deficit.
That's the fact Government spending has way exceeded tax revenue, and it's projected to continue without significant spending reforms.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains how th...
There's concerns from epidemiologists as the threat of bird flu rears its head.
Australia has recorded its first human case of the H5N1 strain, in a child returning to Victoria from India.
Another case was later found in an egg farm within the region.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says both of these cases have been dealt with - but it's still a concern.
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Crusaders coach Rob Penney has found himself caught in a storm of backlash over a hot-mic comment.
Penney was picked up using a derogatory term to describe a reporter after responding to questions about his performance and future with the side losing 10 out of 12 games this season.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the controversy further.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 May 2024, the Government's unveiled its mining strategy and it sounds very much like "drill, baby, drill". Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast tells Heather about the opportunities that lie in the ground.
Former defence advisor for French President Emmanuel Macron, General Dominique Trinquand, explains how the French President is trying to smooth the situ...
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and TV3 broadcaster Paddy Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
More experts and advocates have voiced support for Minister Shane Jones' plan to boost mining efforts and remove red tape. Is this a good idea - or is it giving people false hope?
Crusaders coach Rob Penney is under fire for using derogatory language to describe a spo...
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has called out the nation's biggest banks over their profit margins and lack of competition
The banks have since claimed their margins in New Zealand are bigger than they are overseas - thanks to certain capital requirements.
KPMG partner John Kensington says Orr's comments were a little harsh - but more competition is needed for the sector.
"Think back five years ago - it was hard to change your...
Tensions are high in New Caledonia, as France's President meets officials in the region.
The violence is over voting reforms that indigenous Kanaks say would dilute their vote - and undermine their struggle for independence.
Six people have died and new barricades have been appearing across the capital.
Emmanuel Macron's former Defence Advisor, Dominique Trinquand says things are still very tense.
"The French President will spe...
Advocates and experts are supporting the resource minister's plan to cut barriers to mining.
Shane Jones has outlined a draft strategy for the industry.
He wants a stock-take of available minerals and to double export value in 10 years.
Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps says you could get a feel for New Zealand's resources within a year or two.
"There's quite substantial gold mines being talked about in Otago, West Coa...
Crusader chief executive Colin Mansbridge has offered a defence after their coach was scrutinised after their ten-loss Super Rugby season.
Coach Rob Penney is in hot water after getting caught referring to a journalist in a derogatory manner after facing questions over his future in the role.
Penney's apologised to Mansbridge - who in turn apologised to the reporter.
Mansbridge says Penney's apology for his actions was satisfact...
Concern over a quarter of new primary teachers not passing NCEA Level 1 maths.
The Institute of Economic Research has analysed NCEA achievement of those starting between 2017 and 2022.
It found more than half didn't pass Level 1 science.
Deputy chief executive and principal economist, Sarah Hogan, says this confirms what other studies have claimed - that primary teachers are not equipped to teach maths.
"I guess what's new abou...
There's concerns over possible abuse and neglect at Tauranga Hospital.
Associate Health Minister Casey Castello is asking for a report on the hospital - after a video's showed an elderly patient lying on the ground.
It shows a patient in the mental health services for older people unit crying for help - as people walk past him.
Ken Coull, the husband of one of the impacted patients, says he's complained multiple times about wome...
Over in the UK, inflation has dropped to 2.3 percent, the lowest in 3 years.
It heaps pressure on the Bank of England to cut high interest rates - and gives the Government a welcome boost.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this drop is significant - but it's not as low as predicted.
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Tonight on the Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Te Pati Māori managed to raise a few eyebrows over their comments about Children's Minister Karen Chhour, with the party accusing her of having disdain for her own people. Was this out of line? What can we do about Te Pati Māori's comments?
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Experts say Gentrack is well placed to capture the opportunities created by changes to the utilities and airport sectors.
A surging Gentrack gave the New Zealand sharemarket and the company reporting season a positive tone with strong revenue growth and an earnings upgrade.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains Gentrack's financial growth.
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The Reserve Bank left the OCR unchanged today - but people may have to hold out for rate cuts.
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr revealed the bank considered hiking rates past 5.5 percent, and there's still scope for a potential hike this year.
The committee also pushed out its projected timeframe for its first OCR cut from mid-2025 to around September 2025.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says today's update marked...
Te Pati Māori managed to raise a few eyebrows over their comments about the Children's Minister.
Karen Chhour's bill to remove section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act passed its first reading yesterday.
Responding to the Bill, Te Pati Māori has said since Chhour was raised by Pakeha, she has a disconnection and a disdain for her own people.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Te Pati Māori's behaviour towards Min...
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