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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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 June 2024, the Government has committed to completely overhauling our gun laws. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee tells Heather what she wants to change.
The European Union's top court has fined Hungary €200m ($400m NZD) for failing to follow asylum policies.
The court will also penalise Hungary €1m a day until it changes its policy.
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “Hungary is a big recipient of funds from the E.U.”
New Zealanders could soon find it easier to travel to China after yesterday's bilateral meeting between Christopher Luxon and Li Qiang.
It was the first meeting of a New Zealand Prime Minister and Chinese Premier on New Zealand soil since 2017.
Li Qiang has agreed to extend China's unilateral visa-free treatment to New Zealand, following similar agreements with other countries, and says his country also stands read...
Labour's leader has revealed the previous Government had a major relationship breakdown with the agriculture sector at the end of its term in Government.
Speaking to the Country from Fieldays, Chris Hipkins said he was at the event to listen to the concerns of farmers.
Senior Political Correspondent, ...
In 2016, NZ Herald ran the headline: ‘Is Soumil Singh New Zealand’s smartest teen?’
Singh was Hamilton Boys High School’s Dux – now he’s a Harvard grad, with a $6 million A.I start-up in New York City.
Singh told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The landscape for investing in tech start-ups is good – and so’...
On the Sports Huddle this evening: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentators Elliott Smith and Paul Allison.
The Black Caps lost to West Indies in Thursday’s crucial T20 pool game in Trinidad and Tobago – so they won’t make it to the knockout phase of the tournament.
Paul Allison told Heather du Plessis-Allan th...
The Hurricanes will host The Chiefs tomorrow night for tomorrow’s semifinal at Sky Stadium.
Hurricanes Captain, Brad Shields, is one of only two remaining players from their winning 2016 side.
Hurricanes Assistant Coach Cory Jane told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The excitement of having a semifinal at ...
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has implemented a freeze on hiring for all non-frontline roles – to bring down spending.
This will include all hospital roles that are not patient-facing, and all public health roles that are not community-facing.
Health New Zealand Chief People Officer, Andrew Slater, ...
The government will change the Arms Act by 2026 - as part of its planned firearms reforms.
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said New Zealand’s gun laws had been in place for over four decades.
McKee told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We want to remove NZ Police from the administration, regulation an...
Today marks 40 years since Robert Muldoon’s snap election – and Barry Soper recounts the former Prime Minister’s drunken media interview.
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “He was absolutely incoherent.”
“The Governor General, David Beattie, had to take over the ...
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement on Thursday – stating it’s a milestone in relations between their countries,
G7 leaders have also agreed to a $50 billion USD loan to help Ukraine in its conflict. Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as coll...
The Blues face The Brumbies tonight at Eden Park, for The Super Rugby semifinal.
The Blues have already beaten Canberra team this season – a major 46-7 win at Eden Park in April.
Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan “No Australian side has ever come to New Zealand and won a play...
The Taxpayers Union has said that the New Zealand Film Commission needs to stop giving out film subsidies – because they’re not good value.
According to numbers compiled by former boss of South Pacific Pictures, John Barnett, the Film Commission has spent a whopping $88 million of taxpayer money on 54 movies over the last few years. However, they o...
Today is 40 years to the day since Rob Muldoon called the snap election.
Which then, of course, led to his defeat. Which then, of course, led to the incoming Labour Government, realised we were nearly broke as a country. Which then led to them embarking on the most amazing set of reforms which they do not get enough credit for to this day - and get way too much grief for.
It is a really interes...
Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others, has gone on trial accused of the attempted murder of another newborn in her care.
The 34-year-old was found guilty in August last year of committing the crimes between June 2015 and June 2016, while working as a nurse in the neonatal unit of a Chester hospital.
The former nurse is now on trial at Manchester Crown Court charged with one count of attempt...
Apple has made a plunge into the AI universe through its new offering: Apple Intelligence.
The tech giant revealed how it planned to pair up with OpenAI in order to integrate AI into its devices and software.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained this development further.
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The Fitch ratings agency is casting doubts on New Zealand's economic future.
The agency is considering bringing down the nation's rating, amid concerns surrounding increased debt and low immigration flow.
NZ Herald Business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpacks the implications of this news.
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The Prime Minister says he has discussed issues important to New Zealand's interests with China's Premier, Li Qiang.
The pair held high-level talks this afternoon, following an official powhiri welcome to Government House.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the fanfare surrounding this high-profile visit.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 June 2024, China's Premier has touched down in NZ amongst new revelations of Chinese foreign interference.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown tells Heather why he's increasing speedlimits again across the country.
The Black Caps have had a horrific showing in the T20 World Cup. D'Arcy Waldegrave can't believe it.
Tonight on The Huddle, Men's Health Week director Mark Sainsbury and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The coalition Government has committed to reversing Labour's restrictions on speed limits. From July, speed limits will be readjusted to pre-2020 levels. Is this sensible or too risky?
New research shows the difference between what mayors earn and what c...
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