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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Three police officers have been injured during a demonstration in Westminster organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups.
One officer suffered a serious facial injury, and 40 arrests related to assaults on emergency workers, obstruction of the highway and public order act breaches were made.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says investigations are still ongoing into the incident.
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Auckland University has released a draft policy regarding academic freedom and freedom of expression.
As written, the policy will enable the university to establish regulations around the speech used by staff, students and visitors - if it's necessary to safeguard the well-being of others.
Professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart has expressed concern with this draft policy.
"I think it's a backwards step, and it will kill the atmosphere...
Global logistics company Mainfreight is still meeting investor expectations, despite suffering drops in profit.
It's been revealed the company posted a 33 per cent fall in profit before tax to $395.4 million for FY24.
Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains these figures further.
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Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has stepped up his verbal war against the big four banks.
It's been revealed Orr sent a letter using 'colourful' language to defend the amount of capital the Reserve Bank requires these banks to hold.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the issue further.
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MPs are pushing back against the Speaker's ruling on the treatment of a Maori elder in House.
Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh demanded the Whakatohea kaumatua stop - as he tried to introduce a waiata.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee has supported Pugh - but Labour leader Chris Hipkins says a karakia's often given before waiata - and he's never seen a Speaker interrupt.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the controvers...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 29 May 2024, Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa unpacks the new Census data revealing nearly one million Kiwis identify as Māori.
Flagship Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close in 2025, following a five-year rough patch. Chair Tony Caughey justifies the decisions he needed to make for the business.
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union 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!
It's been confirmed Smith & Caughey's will close for good by next year. Is this due to the ongoing economic downturn - or is it a sign of bigger problems for the retail sector?
The Commerce Commission has revealed it plans to raise p...
China's downturn and conflict in the Middle East remain front of mind for Fonterra.
The dairy co-op is forecasting a Farmgate Milk Price midpoint of $8 next season, just up from its current season forecast of $7.80.
It says global conditions remain volatile, and demand from China is taking a while to recover.
Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell says Middle Eastern markets increased their stockpiles last year and won't be buyi...
Opposition parties are calling on Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh to apologise for interrupting a rangatira in Parliament.
Pugh faced backlash after she told Te Kahautu Maxwell to stop his brief speech ahead of the planned waiata.
Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee says permission was given for a waiata - but not a karakia.
"We can scramble round all the stuff all we like, but Maureen Pugh did wh...
Asthma hospitalisations have fallen 20 percent in four years.
Asthma affects one in eight New Zealanders - and more than 500,000 take medication for their symptoms.
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation CEO Letitia Harding says the drop in hospitalisations is mostly due to a new medication.
"This has actually really been down to a new type of inhaler, which is what we call your two-in-one combination inhaler."
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Households can expect to pay an extra $15 per month for their power bills if a Commerce Commission proposal is confirmed.
The commission regulates prices and performance standards for the national grid operator, and says these higher prices are necessary to fund investment in the electricity network.
Commissioner Vhari McWha says they're being mindful of the possible effect this could have on consumers.
"One of the things that w...
Flagship Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's will close down next year, after 144 years.
This closure comes off the back of a 40 percent drop in revenue drop across their Queen Street and Newmarket stores in the past five years.
Chair Tony Caughey says they tried to find a way through the rough patch two years ago - but there was no solution.
"We really turned over every stone we could find to see if we could see a way...
Questions are being raised about the next steps after Donald Trump's hush money trial.
After nearly five weeks, the prosecution and the defence have rested before the jury starts deliberations.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says if Trump is found guilty, he could face a large fine, house arrest or community service.
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Hurricanes hooker Raymond Tuputupu has been handed a three-week suspension for a high shot on Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i in the win over the Chiefs.
His high shot connected with Tupou Vai'i's head - he was yellow-carded, which was upgraded to red.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the controversy further.
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Census data has revealed a surge in Kiwis identifying as Māori.
Almost one million people says they're of Māori descent, up more than 12 percent on the 2018 Census.
Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa, says it's a transformation shift.
"I think there's been a groundswell of people who have not only identified as Māori, but have found their Māori whakapapa. And that's been one of the upturns that the latest Census data captured."
...Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied the rumour that he plans to move to California if he loses the election.
Ex-Tory Minister Zac Goldsmith had hinted Sunak aimed to leave the UK - and suggested the majority of his party's MPs will be out of a job by July.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rishi Sunak hopes to stay in Parliament for the next five years, no matter what the election outcome is.
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Ahead of Budget 2024, there's concern the proposed tax cuts will contribute to existing inflationary pressures.
The Government has confirmed they plan to deliver tax relief to most households - the details of which will be revealed on Thursday.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why people shouldn't be too concerned.
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The Reserve Bank surprised economists by revealing they considered hiking the Official Cash Rate - and haven't ruled out further hikes either.
Last week, the Reserve Bank confirmed they were keeping the OCR in place at 5.5 percent, in line with expectations.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said this was 'surprisingly hawkish', given the economy is weakening.
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Ahead of Budget 2024, the rural community is holding out hope for improvement.
The Government has promised more tax cuts, but it's been hinted plenty of cuts will take place too.
The Country's Jamie Mackay isn't feeling too hopeful - listen to him predict some outcomes ahead of the big day.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 28 May 2024, Warriors coach Cameron George voiced disapproval with Hamilton Boys High School's approach to sport for their students.
The Reserve Bank plans to to introduce debt-to-income ratios for prospective home buyers. Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby explained why these restrictions will stop boom-bust cycles in the housing market.
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