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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A closed court has seen graphic video of a 2021 terrorist attack in Auckland at New Lynn Countdown.
A coronal inquest began today into the stabbing of six people at the supermarket.
Officers monitored Sri Lankan Islamic State supporter, Ahamed Samsudeen - then shot him dead.
Newstalk ZB's Jordan Dunn has been at the inquest.
He says police revealed why they didn't originally follow the 35-year old into the store.
"They ...
Foodstuffs is hoping to bring retail crime down after a successful trial of live facial recognition technology.
The Privacy Commissioner has deemed Foodstuffs North Island's trial compliant with the Privacy Act, and effective in reducing harm.
But his report states there's more work to do.
General Counsel for Foodstuffs North Island, Julian Benefield, says retail crime has put staff at risk - and the company's hoping to chang...
Two starkly different outcomes from the latest poll numbers.
The latest RNZ Reid Research poll - out this morning - has the right bloc on 46.4, behind the left bloc on 50.3.
But the latest 1 News Verian poll - released last night - has the right bloc on 50-percent, well ahead of the left bloc on 45.
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacked the implications of what these results showed.
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Elon Musk has come out swinging against US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax and spending bill.
In a post on X this morning, the Tesla CEO called the bill an 'outrageous, pork-filled, disgusting abomination'.
Musk added those who voted for it knew it was wrong - and should be ashamed.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson weighs in on these events - and wonders if this is an attempt on Elon's part to redeem ...
No hard feelings from Gary Stead with New Zealand Cricket rejecting his proposal to job-share the Black Caps coaching role.
His seven-year tenure will conclude at the end of this month - with NZC deciding to stick with an all-format mentor.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further,
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The Government's helping protect a tourism crown jewel - with a cash injection for Milford Sound.
It's putting more more than $15 million into a new alpine walk, clearing landfills and upgrading amenities and flood protection - much coming from the visitor levy.
Cruise ships will be permitted back into inner parts of the Sound.
Southland Mayor Rob Scott says it's essential the ships don't take away from the experience for oth...
Portugal police have announced a fresh search for Madeleine McCann.
The British three-year-old disappeared 18 years ago from a resort in Praia da Luz - one of the most high-profile missing person cases in history.
The search centres around the resort - and chief suspect Christian Brueckner's former home.
UK correspondent Elizabeth Callaghan says this search is designed to gather more evidence about the case.
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New data shows more Kiwi farmers are satisfied with their banks - pointing to improved communication and less 'undue pressure'.
Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey shows 60 percent of respondents are 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with their bank.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Rob Campbell and Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Will we read Jacinda's new book? What are we expecting? Are we annoyed there's no apology over the Covid response?
The new WorkSafe changes kicked in - are we glad the Government is dialling back on the health and safety enforcement or do we think this is a step too far?
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Looks like nothing's changed in camp Jacinda, has it?
You will get no admission that she and her Government got anything wrong during Covid, from what I can gather.
Now, this is my disclaimer - I haven't actually read the entire memoir just yet. But from what I've skim read and from what I've read and heard in the reviews, and what I've read and heard with her interviews promoting the book, if you are looking for her to admit ...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 June 2025, the Government's making big changes to Worksafe to move towards education rather than cracking down on companies. But will this result in more deaths?
Jacinda Ardern's new book is out, and Heather is disappointed - and she's not the only one. Political Commentator Grant Duncan tells her there are no big revelations and she doesn't acknowledge any mist...
Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon and former Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, have won positions on integrated media company NZME's board.
Board positions were voted on today in a shareholder meeting - where current chair Barbara Chapman stepped down.
Joyce is set to chair, and he says he's got an eye on the company's future.
"It's about not necessarily slavishly following social media - it's striking your own path."
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The Finance Minister says the latest poll will be a tough read for the Labour Party and Chris Hipkins.
Labour saw a three percent drop in support to sit on 29, Chris Hipkins' preferred Prime Minister rating also fell by 1 percent.
National also saw a drop in support, down 2 percent to sit on 34.
Nicola Willis says even after complaining about their budget - Labour didn't see a jump in support.
"Well, it gives me c...
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has released her highly-anticipated memoir today, with some reviewers disappointed.
A Different Kind of Power covers her tenure as Prime Minister, her Mormon upbringing, and navigating crises like the Covid-19 pandemic and Christchurch mosque attacks.
Political commentator Grant Duncan says the book lacks political revelations.
"There's just no really juicy reveals in there - I mean, there...
The Conservation Minister says any decision around the closed Tongariro Chateau won't be taken lightly.
Budget 2025 labelled the heritage-listed site in the shadow of Mount Ruapehu a 'fiscal risk'.
All options are on the table, including demolition.
Tama Potaka says it's an iconic building and very important to the area.
He says a decision on its future will be made in due course.
"It's definitely not years ...
The downturn in construction continues.
The Post is reporting almost a third of all business liquidations are construction companies - up from a quarter in 2022.
Building Industry Federation chief executive Julian Leys says it's been a tough few months.
But he says things are levelling out.
"We still have a good number of building consents - sitting around at 33-34,000. We still are seeing active work with construction in sub trade...
Safety experts are sceptical about a new Government directive for WorkSafe.
The health and safety regulator has been instructed to shift focus from enforcement, to offering advice.
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says it is currently feared for its punitive actions - and not appreciated for guidelines.
But the Institute of Safety Management's Jeff Sissons says that characterisation from the Minister...
Triple murder accused and mushroom cook Erin Patterson continued to give her evidence in an Australian court today.
Three family members of Patterson's estranged husband died after eating the lunch she prepared at her Victoria home in 2023.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Patterson opened up about her issues during today's trial - and she explained that she hoped to get closer to her in-laws.
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New Zealand's roadcone hotline is being launched today, as the Government announces a suite of cultural changes for WorkSafe.
It's being instructed to move away from enforcement, and engage in earlier risk management.
WorkSafe says it's well placed to deliver on these expectations.
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says these changes have been met with a mixed response.
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Max Verstappen has issued a veiled apology for his crash with George Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix.
The four-time world champion was hit with a 10-second penalty by stewards for causing a collision with two laps remaining.
Verstappen has now admitted his move 'was not right and should have not happened'.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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