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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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced some scorn from leaders and the public over his actions at the D-day commemorations.
Several world leaders and surviving veterans gathered for the event's 80th anniversary, and Sunak drew ire by leaving early.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says voters won't forgive this.
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The Government's move to scrap agriculture from the Emissions Trading Scheme has been welcomed by rural leaders.
The newly-scrapped scheme would see farmers charged for additional emissions units used above their allotted allowance by 2025.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the Government needed to focus on 'practical tools' that wouldn't reduce production or exports for Kiwi farmers.
Federated Farmers president Wayne Langfo...
The Government has has used the launch of a new build-to-rent facility in Auckland to announce new rules for the Overseas Investment Act.
More money will be directed towards build-to-rent developments - and foreign investors will have a streamlined pathway to acquire land for said developments.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says this move will likely add to the nation's housing supply over time.
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It's a big week for the rural community, as crowds flock to Waikato for Fieldays 2024.
From June 12 to 15, people will gather at Mystery Creek for the 56th running of the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Country host is predicting a 'subdued' mood from attendees ahead of this year's event.
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Opposition leader Chris Hipkins has overtaken the Prime Minister on net favourability, as support dropped for the coalition.
A Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll had Chris Luxon tumbling 13 points to negative five percent, with Hipkins up 4 points to three percent.
Both ACT and New Zealand First leaders have also seen a drop, with David Seymour down 11 points and Winston Peters down 14 points.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry So...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 June 2024, Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley gives an update on his homicide investigation following the death of a Te Kuiti baby.
The Climate Change Minister tells Heather why farmers shouldn't be paying for their emissions and will definitely be excluded from the Emissions Trading Scheme.
The Commerce Commission has revealed the fuel price trick that c...
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 revealed agriculture will be taken off the Emissions Trading Scheme. Is this the right call for New Zealand's emissions profile?
Waikato authorities have offered 80,000 to finally find the missing Marokopa father and children. W...
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has reported observing breaches of UNSC sanctions against North Korea during patrol missions.
The P-8A Poseidon flew 11 missions to detect and deter evasions of UN during April and May - and allegations of illegal ship-to-ship transfers have surfaced.
RNZAF No. 5 Squadron Commanding Officer Mark Whiteside says they detected multiple transfers that could potentially contain banned goods, such as oil...
Consumer NZ is calling on banks to refund people targeted by scams.
The watchdog launched a petition and campaign urging the Government and other agencies to better reduce harm for scam victims.
Campaign manager Jessica Walker says Governments in places like the UK, Australia, and Singapore have made moves to protect people.
"So what we're asking our Government is just to do the same - to offer New Zealanders the same protection...
The Commerce Commission says the delay in companies dropping the cost of petrol when company costs fall is costing Kiwi motorists $15 million a year.
It's warning fuel companies it'll be watching prices when Auckland's regional fuel tax kicks in next month.
AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins says petrol companies will be acting quickly come July to avoid further criticism.
"I've been talking to contacts within the industr...
The Climate Change Minister says plans to reduce agricultural emissions must be balanced with maintaining New Zealand's production.
The Government plans to change the law in order to to stop farming being charged with credit offsets through the Emissions Trading Scheme.
It was the fallback plan if partnership group He Waka Eka Noa couldn't find an alternative way to charge agriculture.
He Waka Eke Noa will be replaced and Simon ...
A baby boy's previous injury will be re-investigated after he died on Saturday in Waikato's Te Kūiti.
Police say 10-month-old Mustafa Ali had suffered violent blunt-force trauma that didn't appear accidental.
They say he suffered another non-accidental injury in October.
Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley says he's working to investigate the inconsistencies found within prior statements.
"Like anything in these tragic situat...
Over in Australia, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed the coalition will not set a 2030 emissions reduction target before the next election.
Dutton claimed the coalition was committed to net zero by 2050, but refused to reveal any interim targets.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says both parties have underestimated the challenges of implementing renewable energy.
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Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson will make his return from a pectoral muscle injury in Saturday night's game against the Melbourne Storm.
Coach Andrew Webster has today confirmed he's ready to play this weekend.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks today's announcement.
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Authorities in Waikato have upped efforts to find the three children of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips.
An $80,000 reward has been posted for anyone with information, with a warrant out for Phillips' arrest.
Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders suspects other people are assisting Phillips - and hopes the reward and immunity will draw them out.
"That's one of the reasons why we put this reward up for a limited period of ...
Here’s some good news for farmers on the eve of Fieldays - they will not have to pay for their emissions.
The Government's announced it’s taking agriculture back out of the ETS, which is where it’s always been until the last Labour Government put it in there.
And outside is where it should always be, because the idea of putting a climate tax on farmers who provide the food we need to survive is crazy.
The idea is so ...
Far-right parties have rattled traditional powers in the European Union following recent parliamentary elections.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election after exit polls put Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party well ahead of pro-European centrists.
Meanwhile, the far-right Alternative for Germany party is in second place in their vote, ahead of centre-left Social Democrats - with the Conservatives i...
The owners of toy company Zuru have been named New Zealand's wealthiest people, the first change to the top spot in 20 years.
This year's NBR Rich List saw Mat and Nick Mowbray bump packaging, property and investment magnate Graeme Hart from number one.
NBR co-editor Hamish McNicol says the pair have openly planned to become the next Google or Tesla.
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Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit New Zealand later this week.
This will be the first significant visit by one of the nation's largest trading partners in over seven years.
NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains what this visit means for the future of business optimism regarding New Zealand.
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The Government has called on the Public Service Commission to investigate claims of misuse of election data.
Te Pati Māori's been accused of copying information obtained during Covid vaccination drives, and for enrolling people for last year's census, and using it persuade people to vote for them in the 2023 election.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the allegations against Te Pati Māori cut to the heart of demo...
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