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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Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon and former Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, have won positions on integrated media company NZME's board.
Board positions were voted on today in a shareholder meeting - where current chair Barbara Chapman stepped down.
Joyce is set to chair, and he says he's got an eye on the company's future.
"It's about not necessarily slavishly following social media - it's striking your own path."
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The Finance Minister says the latest poll will be a tough read for the Labour Party and Chris Hipkins.
Labour saw a three percent drop in support to sit on 29, Chris Hipkins' preferred Prime Minister rating also fell by 1 percent.
National also saw a drop in support, down 2 percent to sit on 34.
Nicola Willis says even after complaining about their budget - Labour didn't see a jump in support.
"Well, it gives me c...
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has released her highly-anticipated memoir today, with some reviewers disappointed.
A Different Kind of Power covers her tenure as Prime Minister, her Mormon upbringing, and navigating crises like the Covid-19 pandemic and Christchurch mosque attacks.
Political commentator Grant Duncan says the book lacks political revelations.
"There's just no really juicy reveals in there - I mean, there...
The Conservation Minister says any decision around the closed Tongariro Chateau won't be taken lightly.
Budget 2025 labelled the heritage-listed site in the shadow of Mount Ruapehu a 'fiscal risk'.
All options are on the table, including demolition.
Tama Potaka says it's an iconic building and very important to the area.
He says a decision on its future will be made in due course.
"It's definitely not years ...
The downturn in construction continues.
The Post is reporting almost a third of all business liquidations are construction companies - up from a quarter in 2022.
Building Industry Federation chief executive Julian Leys says it's been a tough few months.
But he says things are levelling out.
"We still have a good number of building consents - sitting around at 33-34,000. We still are seeing active work with construction in sub trade...
Safety experts are sceptical about a new Government directive for WorkSafe.
The health and safety regulator has been instructed to shift focus from enforcement, to offering advice.
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says it is currently feared for its punitive actions - and not appreciated for guidelines.
But the Institute of Safety Management's Jeff Sissons says that characterisation from the Minister...
Triple murder accused and mushroom cook Erin Patterson continued to give her evidence in an Australian court today.
Three family members of Patterson's estranged husband died after eating the lunch she prepared at her Victoria home in 2023.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Patterson opened up about her issues during today's trial - and she explained that she hoped to get closer to her in-laws.
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New Zealand's roadcone hotline is being launched today, as the Government announces a suite of cultural changes for WorkSafe.
It's being instructed to move away from enforcement, and engage in earlier risk management.
WorkSafe says it's well placed to deliver on these expectations.
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says these changes have been met with a mixed response.
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Max Verstappen has issued a veiled apology for his crash with George Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix.
The four-time world champion was hit with a 10-second penalty by stewards for causing a collision with two laps remaining.
Verstappen has now admitted his move 'was not right and should have not happened'.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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Some Whakatane residents could end up having their council bins confiscated for three months.
The District Council is bringing in a three-strike rule for people repeatedly putting the wrong items in recycling and green waste bins.
The Council's solid waste manager, Nigel Clarke, says he doesn't get why people keep doing it.
"We tried to provide the education to help people recycle correctly, but it is just...
A 53-year-old Royal Marine will appear in court following the Liverpool Football Club parade crash.
Paul Doyle from Liverpool has been charged with seven offences relating to the crash in the city on Monday.
He's a father of three and a local business man.
Seventy-nine people were injured in the event.
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the incident, potential water shortages...
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This weekend marks the last day of Winnie and the first day of David Seymour as the Deputy Prime Minister.
Now, mostly I don't actually care.
I mean, I largely agree with Jim Bolger's assessment and, and obviously, happy 90th birthday to Jim for tomorrow.
The role doesn't actually mean very much.
It's symbolic.
It doesn't carry any particular power other than really just letting you know who's second in command.
But it feels like a...
Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the week that was.
This week an internal police memo was leaked, which explained their plan to cease investigations on shoplifting allegations below $500.
Have we got to the bottom of it?
Winston Peters "permanently" ruled out working with Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Jason Walls explains how Peters left himself some "wiggle room" in doing so.
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