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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The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has refused to be interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives before his release.
Christian Brueckner, a convicted rapist, is set to get out of prison in his native Germany this week and could be allowed to leave the country with no restrictions.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Brueckner has refused to reveal why he's not taking part in this.
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New data suggests New Zealand's economic turmoil is far from over.
New economic data from Stats NZ prompted BNZ to increase its estimate of the size of the contraction in the economy in the three months to the end of June.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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A new service has been launched that's designed to show mobile network outages in real time.
The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spark and One NZ, and experts believe it'll be helpful for operations taking place during natural emergencies, such as cyclones.
One NZ CEO Jason Paris says this development means services will be able to be restored during emergencies much quicker.
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Nicola Willis has responded to protesters chained to the outside of her Johnsonville electorate office.
The group of Christian leaders want an urgent timeline from the Government for implementing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza.
They're praying and fasting - and say they're prepared to stay overnight.
Willis says she supports the right to protest, however they're getting in the way of people who want to get help from ...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 September 2025, Health NZ is backtracking its 24/7 visitor policy after a huge backlash. Al Dietschin from the nurses union is welcoming the review.
Looks like Eden Park could start to host even more events in the future. The Government has launched a review into the current consenting rules.
Anglican Vicar Mel McKenzie explains why she has chained herself to Ni...
Are we sure that Scott Barrett should be the captain?
This is the thing that I've been thinking about for the last two weeks watching the games, it's what struck me when I watched the game at Eden Park and the ceremony for Ardie Savea's 100 tests, and the fact that the team clearly rallied not only to defend the fortress, which I think was predominantly what they were rallying for, but also they rallied to give Ardie Savea a fittin...
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
What do we make of Health NZ's new proposed 24/7 visitor policy? No one seems to be a fan of it - is it a terrible idea?
The All Blacks got thoroughly trounced over the weekend and suffered a historic defeat to the Springboks in Wellington. Are some new c...
More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park.
RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held and curfews impacting how long they can run for.
Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people.
Tourism Minister Loui...
A group of Christian leaders who have chained themselves to Nicola Willis' Johnsonville electorate office are vowing to stay there overnight.
They want an urgent timeline from the Government for implementing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza.
Reverend Mel McKenzie says they're fasting in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
"We're just so focused on the suffering that's happening in Gaza and we're doing what Anglica...
Relief from the nurses union over Health New Zealand's decision to review a hospital visitor hours expansion.
The agency was intending to introduce a policy allowing nominated family members to support patients in hospital 24/7, outside visiting hours.
It will now review this following feedback.
Healthcare Assistant and Nurses Organisation delegate Al Dietschin says there are no restrictive policies around family suppor...
The Government's running its eyes over rules for big events at Eden Park - hoping to attract more money to Auckland.
Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Government will investigate changing the rules if they hinder economic growth.
Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry ...
The Australian Government is set to pour $12 billion into a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility in Western Australia in a bid to speed up the delivery of AUKUS.
The Trump administration has been pressuring Australia to boost defence spending as the Pentagon reviews the AUKUS deal.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet US officials in New York in the coming days to discuss...
Kiwi rugby fans are speculating about what's changed after the All Blacks got trounced in their second test against South Africa.
The 43-10 result in Wellington marks the side's highest margin of defeat - a week after extending their undefeated run at Eden Park to 51 matches.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine speculates further.
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ACC claims for e-scooter injuries have almost doubled since 2020, with the number expected to continue increasing.
They cost taxpayers almost $14.5 million in 2024 - while $10.3 million has been paid out so far this year.
Christchurch is leading the pack in scooter injuries, with over 400 claims lodged so far in 2025.
Flamingo co-founder Jacksen Love has blamed a lack of proper regulations, but he's hoping new policy changes will i...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 12 September 2025, the big protest across the Harbour Bridge in Auckland has been called off because of high winds. Relieving Waitemata District Commander Stefan Sagar tells Heather why police were going to let the protest happen, even though NZTA said no.
Have secondary teachers lost their room with a whole week of strike action next week? PPTA president Chris Abe...
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...
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