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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Oranga Tamariki says circumstances are unprecedented, as they care for fugitive Tom Phillips' three children.
The four-year manhunt for the Marokopa father ended in the early hours of yesterday, when he was shot dead by police in Waikato.
Children's Minister Karen Chhour says Tom Phillips' children are Oranga Tamariki's main focus - as they remain in the agency's care.
"As an organisation, Oranga Tamariki has been working on a plan...
Complaints about a YouTube version of the latest Tina from Turner's car dealership advert have been upheld by the advertising watchdog.
The Advertising Standards Authority says a scene of a car performing a burnout isn't 'socially responsible' after complaints it was a disgrace to Kiwis, showing illegal activity, using swear words and was offensive.
Turners chief executive Todd Hunter says it seems like a storm in a teacup.&n...
Health officials have outlined the dire state of Wellington Hospital’s overcrowded emergency department as reports show a third of patients are being treated in corridors.
The information was revealed in a detailed business case for the refurbishment of the ED, published by Health New Zealand, which said the ED was 'clinically and culturally unsafe'.
Health NZ's Jamie Duncan says the staff working in those areas are required to sta...
Investigations into Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips are far from over, after he was shot dead by police yesterday.
The manhunt for Phillips and his three children stretched across four years.
One of his children was with him at the scene, and the other two were found last night at a campsite in dense bush about two kilometres away.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says they're investigating possible accomplices in this case.
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The four-year long manhunt for Phillips and his three children ended early yesterday morning - when police shot and killed him in rural Waikato.
One of his children was found with him, and the other two were located at a campsite in dense bush.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper said Police Commissioner Richard Chambers weighed in on the case during a 'sombre' press conference.
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on ANZ Australia confirming they plan to cut thousands of jobs
ANZ's Australian parent recently announced a significant restructure, which would see about 3500 employees losing their jobs by September 2026.
ANZ Group said it would also reduce engagements with consultants and other third parties as part of the restructure.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds explained the impact of the restructure.
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Sporting fans across New Zealand will have a difficult decision to make on Saturday, with the Warriors’ opening NRL finals game set to clash with the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship test.
The Warriors' week one finals game against the Panthers at Mt Smart kicks off at 6:05pm - one hour before the All Blacks host the Springboks in Wellington.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the backlash further.
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One expert has outlined the next steps for Tom Phillips' children to recover after four years of isolation.
The manhunt for Phillips and the children came to an end yesterday, when police shot and killed him in rural Waikato.
One of his children was found with him, and the other two were located at a campsite in dense bush.
Child psychologist Sara Chatwin says for the children to feel secure, they need consistent care and unconditi...
People in the UK were surprised by unexpected alarms from their phones in a test of the national emergency alert system.
Yesterday, people's phones vibrated and sounded for about 10 seconds in the second test of the system.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further.
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Recent US payrolls data has indicated the economy is slowing, and it's sparked concern among investors.
Economists are calling on the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates at its September 16-17 meeting, in what would be its first reduction in nine months.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.
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An economist has raised concerns over NZ First's proposed reform for KiwiSaver contributions - and claimed they're not feasible.
NZ First recently promised to make it compulsory and increase contributions from employers and workers to 10 percent - offset by a tax cut.
Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub says he approves of the idea of a compulsory scheme, but warns we can't afford a tax-funded one.
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New Zealand First is backing major changes to KiwiSaver ahead of the election and it's sparked discussion about what this could mean going forward.
The party's announced it will campaign on compulsory employee and employer contributions rising to 10 percent, to be offset with tax cuts.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says this will likely be a significant issue ahead of the election, but she's voiced concerns about the tax cuts.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 September 2025, the tragic story of the missing Tom Phillips and his kids has come to a close today. The kids are with authorities, Tom Phillips is dead and a police officer critically injured.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell and former police negotiator Lance Burdett speak with Heather as the situation unfolded.
It was a terrible weekend for Labour, with an embarr...
Stuart Nash turning up at the conference over the weekend - that was quite a coup for New Zealand First.
Now, clearly what New Zealand First is trying to do is emulate what Reform - Nigel Farage's party - in the UK is doing.
If you've been following what they're up to, they have had a huge number of politicians defect to Reform. And every single time it happens, the news media covers it and it makes Reform look like the party...
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion following the issue of the day - and more!
The Tom Phillips saga has been eventful - what did we make of all this?
Stuart Nash has switched over to NZ First and Labour lost big to Te Pati Māori in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. What does this all mean for Labour?
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The secondary school teachers union is confident its members will take its advice and reject the Government's latest agreement offer.
It almost doubles the pay increase included in their last offer, but the union says it's unevenly spread across the teaching workforce and sits below inflation.
PPTA President Chris Abercrombie says teachers can vote any way they want, but the National Executive's recommending sending the...
The children of fugitive Tom Phillips are still missing.
The Marokopa father was shot dead by police in the early hours of this morning, following a burglary in Waikato's Piopio.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he's confident the police will find and recover the children.
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The race is on to track down the two missing children of Marokopa man Tom Phillips before the end of the day.
Phillips was shot dead earlier today by police, following a burglary in Waikato's Piopio.
Former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the fact they're children will make the hunt so much tougher for police.
"They'll be panicking, probably, and it's unpredictable. They won't stick to tracks and trails...so they c...
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has voiced concerns about the missing children of Marokopa man Tom Phillips.
Phillips was shot dead by police this morning, concluding a four-year manhunt, but two of his children are belived to be unaccompanied in the bush.
Luxon hasn't been briefed on any specific locations the police think the children might be.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon's reflected on the ...
Triple murderer Erin Patterson will have maximum security in jail due to risks from other prisoners.
The 50-year-old's been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 33 years, after feeding her in-laws beef Wellingtons laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms in 2023.
Patterson's also been sentenced for the attempted murder of the sole survivor of the lunch - Ian Wilkinson.
Australia correspondent Oliver Peterson says Patterson f...
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