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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A pair of Just Stop Oil protestors painted two jets orange at a London airport, hours after Taylor Swift touched down for her next tour stop.
The climate activists carried out the vandalism with fire extinguishers, in an act reminiscent of their previous protest at Stonehenge.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will likely spark an investigation into the group.
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One expert says investors have had to pay more attention to their long-term goals this year.
Ongoing inflation and changing economies have led investors to chop and change their short-term predictions as 2024 went on.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further.
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Minister Shane Jones is still keen to bring back live animal exports sooner rather than later.
In an interview on The Country, Jones made it clear in no uncertain terms that live animal exports would be good for the economy.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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New Zealand's GDP grew 0.2 percent in March, according to new data.
This officially takes the country out of a technical recession, but on a per-capita basis, it went backwards 0.3 percent.
Experts predict a weak economy for the latter half of this year.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the economy isn't likely to bounce back just yet.
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The Government has launched a new review designed to ensure earthquake-prone buildings are up to standard.
The current NBS system has run into controversy, with the inadequate review of a Wellington hospital unit sparking concerns.
Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says the current standards are very complicated - and he aims to make it easier for people.
"In a lot of cases, people simply can't afford to remediat...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 20 June 2024, Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to news that our economy grew 0.2% in the first quarter, lifting NZ out of recession.
The power is out across large parts of Northland - Energy Minister Simeon Brown says it could take a few days to bring everybody back on line.
Are police closing in on finding Marokopa dad Tom Phillips and his missing kids?
Tonight on the Huddle, David Farrar and Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Wellington Council's CEO is under fire for trying to hide information from councillors. Is this a bad move?
GDP rose 0.2 percent, bring New Zealand out of technical recession. Is this good news for the economy - or is the worst yet to come?
The Just Stop Oil protestors were caught vandalising Stonehe...
There's nerves in the air as the Blues gear up for their Super Rugby final this weekend.
It's been 21 years since the franchise lifted a full Super Rugby title - something they can end against the Chiefs at a sold-out Eden Park on Saturday.
Blues head coach Vern Cotter says the team are hoping to play well, but they've seen what the Chiefs can do on the field.
"We know it's a final and finals are played with utmost intensity... ...
Ministers are keeping a close eye on Wellington City Council, over a stoush between councillors and officials.
Some around the council table claim CEO Barbara McKerrow is withholding information from them.
She'd devised new protocols limiting information councillors could request from officials.
The proposal's been withdrawn after Local Government Minister Simeon Brown labelled it 'appalling'.
Brown says it should never have ha...
Police don't think a letter from Tom Phillips is recent, or relevant to their search for him and his three children.
Their mother, Cat, posted the letter on social media, while begging the public to help.
Searches around Marokopa continue, with the $80,000 reward for information expiring in five days.
Newshub reporter Karen Rutherford is in Marokopa - and she says there are strong indicators an end to the search is near.
"They ...
The Finance Minister says there's still better days to come for the economy as New Zealand exits a technical recession.
Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2 percent in the three months to March, and the same amount for the year.
Minister Nicola Willis says it's still tough out there for Kiwi workers - and the Government still has work to do.
"Good news is - the Government is doing everything right, we are forecasting inflation to ...
New GDP data shows New Zealand's out of a technical recession - but the nation's not out of the woods just yet.
Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2 percent in the three months to March, and the same amount for the year.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's a good result for the new Government, but there's room for a bigger victory.
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Police are on the hunt as details about a deadly road rage accident in NSW continue to emerge.
Authorities have revealed a 27-year-old was killed after he got out of his vehicle to respond to threats from the driver following him.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says witnesses have claimed the alleged killer was driving a ute - and an appeal has been made for dashcam footage.
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A leaked letter has revealed NZ Football plans to start a 'restorative process' to repair rifts within the Football Ferns weeks out from the Olympics.
The moves were outlined in a letter NZ Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell sent to players after an employment investigation into coach Jitka Klimkova.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave speculates about what might come next.
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Two Just Stop Oil protestors have been arrested after the vandalisation of Stonehenge.
Activists from the group were caught spraying the monument with orange powder paint - and Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have condemned the incident.
Extinction Rebellion Auckland member Caril Cowan is defending Just Stop Oil, claiming the paint they used did no permanent damage.
"It's making a point that we've got a climate crisis. 80 percent o...
Over in the UK, inflation has hit the Reserve Bank's target for the first time in nearly three years.
Prices rose by 2 percent in the year to May, down from the previous 2.3 percent.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these stats will likely come into play ahead of July's general election.
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Prime Minister Luxon's managed to find himself in hot water after some off-colour comments about previous business delegations.
Ahead of his trip to Japan, the Prime Minister said the calibre was lacking in earlier delegations, labelling prior groups 'C-list'.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why Luxon's comments seemed particularly awkward.
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The second carbon auction of the year failed with no bids made.
4,075,700 New Zealand Units were on offer at the June auction - prompting zero interest from potential buyers.
ANZ agricultural economist Susan Kilsby explains why the market didn't feel the need to turn up for this.
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Former market darling Lululemon's been having a rough year, with shares plummeting 40 percent in 2024.
The famed athleisure brand is experiencing a drop in popularity after five years of steady growth.
Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor says this is down to inventory missteps and people turning away from discretionary spending.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 19 June 2024, Cricket boss Scott Weelink speaks to Heather after Kane Williamson relinquished his Black Caps captaincy.
The PM is in hot water after saying some business delegations on past overseas trips were "C-list". But Barry Soper reckons he might have a point.
The Huddle debates whether the Greens are a bunch of hypocrites after asking to use private car...
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