Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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 UK and France both vowed to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire, but Israel has voiced opposition to this proposal.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has accused UK PM Keir Starmer of 'appeasement' following the announcement.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer remains committed to the move.

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The Government has given the green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank.

The bank now has the opportunity to raise up to $500 million from investors. 

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the deal further.

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After years of a historically strong labour market, there are now growing signs of softening beneath the surface.

Work opportunities in the US are dwindling amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with the Trump administration's policies contributing to high unemployment figures.

Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explains further.

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore 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!

The UK is threatening Israel with recognising the state of Palestine if it doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Is this a terrible bargaining chip - or you do what you've got to do?

Australia wants to ban under-16s from using YouTube off the back of t...

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You know that story about the gang numbers cracking the 10,000 mark? That's classic gotcha politics, isn't it?

It doesn't count when the number is 9,999, but once it hits 10,000 - or in this case, 10,009 - it's a thing, and it's the Government's fault.

Is it the Government's fault though? I mean, should we actually be angry at Mark Mitchell for this one? I don't think so.

I think that what we're seeing right now is the re...

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July 30, 2025 • 100 mins

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why she's given the green light for a partial privatisation of Kiwibank.

Air NZ has a new CEO. His name is Nikhil Ravishankar and Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley tells Heather what we can read into the appointment.

Australia will include YouTube in its social media ban for under 16s - is that going too far, or sho...

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The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have warned that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges risks hitting small businesses with higher costs.

Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, acknowledged that the Government was trying to protect consumers from additional fees - but voiced concerns about what this ban could do for smaller operators.

He says the ban isn't a cost-free exercise - and someone wi...

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Wider global recognition of Palestine is within sight - but it's unclear how much weight that will carry.

The UK and France plan to join many national already recognising Palestinian statehood in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire. 

Our Government has joined others supporting a two-state solution and is open to recognising Palestine - in time.

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa chair, John Minto, says Israel has...

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Australia is extending its under-16s social media ban to YouTube.

Legislation passed last year excluded blocking the video-sharing service, because of its role in education and children’s entertainment.

The ban covered Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The  co-chair of child online safety advocacy group, Before 16, Cecilia Robinson says YouTube is as big a part of social media as other platforms - and should have alway...

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Air New Zealand's new CEO appointment isn't a shock within the sector, according to one expert.

Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar will step up to replace Greg Foran in October.

Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says he's unsure whether this appointment suggests a lack of international interest.

"There's been a reasonable understanding that he was one of the leading - if not the leading - internal candidates. So in th...

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The Finance Minister's floating the idea of listing KiwiBank on the stock exchange. 

Cabinet has given KiwiBank's parent company the green light to raise an extra $500 million.

However, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says this won't occur without an electoral mandate.

"That will be for individual parties to take a position at the election - but I've been advised that any potential public offering could take place before 2028."

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The Foreign Minister's agreeing with an Act MP that recognising Palestine while Hamas holds hostages would be 'rewarding terrorism'.

Simon Court raised the question in Parliament, after Winston Peters expressed support for a two-state solution - after a ceasefire and hostage releases.

International condemnation's growing over Israel blocking aid and starving civilians in Gaza, including children.

Newstalk ZB senior political corres...

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People are scrambling to higher ground across the Pacific, after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's east.

It's recorded four-metre waves, with half-metre waves reaching Japan and tsunami alerts in effect for Alaska, Hawaii and the entire US west coast.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Hawaiian residents are 'scrambling' - and traffic is building up.

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Netball New Zealand will dip into its own pocket to keep the ANZ Premiership afloat next year.

A one-season broadcast deal with TVNZ was recently confirmed, with the 2026 ANZ Premiership being exclusively free-to-air.

Chief executive Jennie Wyllie has not revealed whether players will take a pay cut, but says the governing body must invest.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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After many years on Sky, the ANZ Premiership is set to return to TVNZ for the 2026 season.

A one-season broadcast deal has officially been confirmed, with the competition to remain in the current two-round format.

Sports, Events and Partnerships Head at TVNZ, Melodie Robinson, says this is good news - as there's still a massive fanbase for netball.

"We're really excited that all of the ANZ championship's going to be with us next ye...

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer caught up with President Donald Trump during the US leader's trip to Scotland, with experts claiming Trump dominated the exchange.

Trump reportedly expressed concerns about the region's wind farms, weighed in on London's 'terrible' mayor, and offered Keir Starmer political advice ahead of the next election.

UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the exchange further.

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Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Jordan Williams of the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Sir Michael Hill passed away today - what did we make of his legacy and professional advice? What can the rest of the nation learn from him?

The Government will run an investigation to clarify whether farm children are safe to collect the eggs and water plants. Hav...

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Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed there was momentum building for Kiwis to move away from investing in property - but one expert has suggested differently.

Matt Ball from the Property Investors Federation acknowledged people were getting more savvy about outside investments and that the property market was changing, but claimed the nation's love affair with propert...

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July 29, 2025 • 100 mins

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 36,000 nurses are set to go on strike tomorrow. Health NZ's Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard tells Heather the impact on elective surgeries is huge as thousands will have their operations delayed.

NZ business legend Sir Michael Hill has passed away. Chair of Michael Hill, Rob Fyfe, tells Heather about the huge legacy he leaves behind, and why setting goals ...

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Federated Farmers is welcoming new Government proposals to make farm health and safety rules more practical - and grounded in real-world standards.

The Government will spend two months consulting with farmers to determine whether farm kids are safe to do certain chores, including feeding animals, watering plants and collecting eggs.

Federated Farmers' health and safety spokesperson David Birkett says farmers have raised questions -...

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