Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The people who helped Tom Phillips should absolutely be packing themselves because the cops are making it pretty clear they're coming after them - and in a big way.

Cops have said today that it is clear that Tom Phillips had help recently, judging by the stuff that's lying around in the second camp. And what police are planning to do is to trace where that stuff came from.

So if it's not stolen, where did it come from? Wh...

Labour's Willie Jackson is defending his party's volunteers during the Tamaki Makaurau by-election as they come under fire from a Te Pati Māori MP.

Last night, Tākuta Ferris posted a video saying it's unacceptable for people of other ethnicities to campaign to take a Māori seat from Māori.

It follows a similar post from last week.

Te Pati Māori apologised for the first post - but have refused to answer questions today. 

Jackso...

Netball New Zealand have no idea when or if Dame Noeline Taurua will return as Silver Ferns head coach.

The World Cup-winning mentor and assistant Deb Fuller have been replaced by former Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie and current Southern Steel assistant Liana Leota for the Taini Jamison series against South Africa starting Sunday week.

Netball NZ board chair Matt Whineray says discussions have taken place, but he can't reveal...

The cost of living crisis is hitting New Zealanders hard, with many putting retirement savings on the backburner.

The number of people contributing to KiwiSaver fell for the first time in the year to March 2025, according to the Financial Markets Authority’s annual KiwiSaver report.

FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass says these difficult circumstances have forced people to make 'difficult choices' about what to prioritise. 

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A former police negotiator says police must've found something obvious at Tom Phillips' campsites that indicates he was getting outside help.

The Marokopa fugitive was shot dead by police on Monday, and his children are now in state care.

A second campsite in dense bush has been uncovered - about 200 metres from the first.

Lance Burdett says police are fairly sure Phillips was getting outside help, so items from the campsites will ...

Te Pati Māori's co-leaders are silent during widespread criticism of one of their MPs social media posts, labelled 'racist' by some.

Tākuta Ferris posted a video, saying it's unacceptable for other ethnicities to campaign to take a Maori seat from Maori.

The party apologised in the past for a previous social media post with a similar sentiment.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has labelled these comments 'pain...

White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer has outlined the tough calls made for his one-day cricket World Cup squad in India and Sri Lanka starting later this month.

Four potential debutants have been named in the 15-strong squad - left arm seamer Bree Illing, batter Bella James, wicketkeeper Polly Inglis and left-arm spinner Flora Devonshire.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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A Government proposal for a new infringement offence for shoplifting would mean the burden of proof would fall on the suspect to prove their innocence.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says this change strikes the right 'balance' between public safety and an individual’s rights, despite concerns from experts.

Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen says these changes make sense, given the wave of shoplifting impacting the country.

"It's simply...

New reports have revealed that more people are taking advantage of AI when it comes to making investment decisions.

A recent survey claims at least one third of Kiwi investors are using AI to make investment decisions, with 64 percent of respondents between 18 and 29 utilising the technology.

Chartered Accountants ANZ Reporting and Assurance Leader, Amir Ghandar, says concerns have been raised, with some reporting noticeable errors...

Rupert Murdoch’s children have reached a settlement in the legal dispute over control of the right-wing media mogul’s companies, with son Lachlan set to take over.

The new deal establishes a trust to replace the Murdoch Family Trust that had included all the siblings and half-siblings.

Under the agreement, Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch will receive cash based on equity sales and cease to have holdings in any...

Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

There's talk of a documentary about the Tom Phillips saga in the works - do we think this is a bad idea? In fact, for the sake of the kids, do we need to stop running images of them in the media? 

The Advertising Standards Authority has criticised Turners...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 September 2025, the police is now trying to hunt down anyone who was helping Tom Phillips hide. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks with Heather about the latest in the investigation.

Heather makes a plea to stop any documentaries on Tom Phillips and his kids - to protect their futures. Children's Minister Karen Chhour agrees.

Turners boss Todd Hunter th...

Well, it now transpires that the police are allowing a documentary to be made about Tom Phillips and their hunt for him.

It's being made by Julie Christie, who’s produced lots of great television in the past, particularly reality TV.

There are camera crews following police officers and being given access - if you want to call it that - behind the scenes, the kind of access that the average media crew can't get.

Now, personally, I t...

Oranga Tamariki says circumstances are unprecedented, as they care for fugitive Tom Phillips' three children.

The four-year manhunt for the Marokopa father ended in the early hours of yesterday, when he was shot dead by police in Waikato.

Children's Minister Karen Chhour says Tom Phillips' children are Oranga Tamariki's main focus - as they remain in the agency's care.

"As an organisation, Oranga Tamariki has been working on a plan...

Complaints about a YouTube version of the latest Tina from Turner's car dealership advert have been upheld by the advertising watchdog. 

The Advertising Standards Authority says a scene of a car performing a burnout isn't 'socially responsible' after complaints it was a disgrace to Kiwis, showing illegal activity, using swear words and was offensive.

Turners chief executive Todd Hunter says it seems like a storm in a teacup.&n...

Health officials have outlined the dire state of Wellington Hospital’s overcrowded emergency department as reports show a third of patients are being treated in corridors.

The information was revealed in a detailed business case for the refurbishment of the ED, published by Health New Zealand, which said the ED was 'clinically and culturally unsafe'.

Health NZ's Jamie Duncan says the staff working in those areas are required to sta...