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.
Episodes
Ten people went on trial in Paris charged with online harassment of Brigitte Macron over the latest case linked to unsubstantiated gender claims made against the French first lady.
This trial comes after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States in connection with false claims that Brigitte was born male.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Macron's daughter Tiphaine Auziere also testified on he...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 29 October 2025, teachers resistance to the new school curriculum is in full swing. History Teachers' Association chair Craig Thornhill explains the problems he sees.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop explains why he wants you to only get your WOF every two years rather than every year.
Bill Gates says we worry too much about climate change - and there are ...
Labour recently confirmed it aimed to campaign on the introduction of a capital gains tax on commercial and investment residential property.
Leader Chris Hipkins also claimed the money raised would be used to fund the health system, but questions have been raised over whether this proposal can work.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny weighed up the idea, and whether Labour can be trusted to spend the money wisely...
It's been a tough couple of years for the economy, but there's hope things will pick up sooner rather than later.
There's been an improved outlook on the NZX and NZME recently posted that it had upgraded its earnings forecast.
Jeremy Hutton from Milford Asset Management explained further.
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If yesterday told us anything, it's that National doesn't have to replace Chris Luxon as urgently as some in the party were saying just a couple of weeks ago.
Because if Labour carries on like they did yesterday, National is probably going to be fine for next year, aren't they?
That chat, by the way, was real. There really are senior people within the party who think that Chris Luxon needs to be replaced.
And from the sounds o...
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson 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!
Bill Gates has cautioned against the 'doomsday' view on climate change and claimed there's more urgent things to worry about. Do we agree with the calls for calm?
Education Minister Erica Stanford unveiled some new changes to the social ...
The rate Labour settled on for its capital gains tax policy is partially below the recommendation made by the tax working group six years ago.
The proposed 28 percent rate would apply to commercial and investment properties from July 2027 - with the revenue going towards health system.
Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale weighed up whether this proposal would bring in what Labour's promising.
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Billionaire Bill Gates is shifting his tone on climate change, cautioning against a 'doomsday' future view.
In a lengthy online memo, the Microsoft co-founder says he still believes it is a major problem needing solving.
But Gates says innovation and breakthroughs shouldn't come at the expense of funding global health or development.
Victoria University adjunct professor of climate change, Adrian Macey, says he agrees.
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Community groups and charities successfully turned the Government view on giving them a share of online casino profits.
It originally set the duty in new laws for licensed online operators at 12 percent, but from today that's risen to16.
Four percent will be ring-fenced specifically to go to community groups, in similar fashion to physical casinos.
North Wellington Football Club president, Fraser Kirby, says that's a step in...
Aucklanders are about to have short-term free taxi rides to the heart of the city.
The 'Straight to the Heart' service launching tomorrow - across Ponsonby, Newmarket, and Takapuna - lets people hail a retro red taxi, with no booking needed.
It'll take passengers to a surprise - or requested - central location.
Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck says this is running until November 16, and it's a way to rediscover what Auckland ha...
The Government is looking to broaden the social science curriculum, but it's prompted concern from some educators.
The Education Minister today unveiled proposed changes to content for Years 1-10, on top of the English and Maths refresh announced earlier.
History Teachers' Association chair Craig Thornhill says there's lots of interesting topics being proposed, but no proper structure.
"They all seem to be quite free-standing...
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appeared to correct the Prime Minister for taking credit on a trade deal.
Chris Luxon has confirmed New Zealand is one of a handful of nations that now has a comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN - and posted that he made a deal with Southeast Asian nations.
In a since-deleted tweet, Peters corrected Luxon with one word - 'we'.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper specu...
Hurricane Melissa is moving towards eastern Cuba, weakening further to a category three storm.
The National Hurricane Center is still warning of powerful effects as it moves across Cuba and the Bahamas.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the hurricane's hit Jamaica hard, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds impacting the area.
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The Silver Ferns won't lack for belief heading into the deciding Constellation Cup netball test in Christchurch tonight.
Australia leads the series 2-1, but if the Ferns win they'll force a tiebreaker - consisting of two seven-minute halves of overtime to determine the series winner.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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The Government's pushing ahead on updating land transport rules - kicking off public consultation today.
It's considering simplifying heavy vehicle permits, and adding safety features like Automatic Emergency Braking.
It'll also look at inspection rules for passenger vehicles like taxis and rentals, and lighter-vehicle Warrant of Fitness checks.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says these changes will hopefully reduce costs for driv...
King Charles has been heckled in public about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
As the King visited a UK cathedral, a man bellowed out questions about Prince Andrew.
UK correspondent Elizabeth Callaghan says this is another 'huge embarrassment' for the royal family - on top of the growing scrutiny.
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Companies sharing small numbers of subscription passwords to access paywalled news content may face legal scrutiny.
Business website NBR has reached settlements with three major corporates, including a national law firm, for what it calls the 'illegal stealing of its content'.
NBR owner Todd Scott says this case is a 'friendly warning shot' for the impacted companies.
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Fresh attention on rural areas reeling from last week's severe weather.
Southland, Clutha and Kaikoura are still under States of Emergency - and more than 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago are still without power.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 28 October 2025, Labour has confirmed its worst case secret: a Capital Gains Tax will be brought in if Labour wins the next election. Heather asks Chris Hipkins about all the ins and outs of the new policy.
Netball NZ Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie says it wasn't a mistake to stand Dame Noeline Taurua down - but can't say what changes will be made when Taurua retur...
Well, I don't know what's worse for Labour - the fact that they've announced a capital gains tax policy again today, or the fact that someone leaked it and forced them to announce it in a rush.
Obviously, it does suck for them that somebody leaked it first, because it means that they were so unprepared that they had to rush-job announce it in an email at 3:05 this morning.
And then Chippy had to cancel his morning radio interviews ...
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