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.
Latest episodes
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Piers Morgan demanding Earl Spencer should pull Princess Diana book
Journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan is threatening legal action over Earl Spencer's new book about Princess Diana, and he's called for it to be pulled over a factual error. Ea…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains why insurance disputes have risen to record le…
New data shows insurance disputes have risen to record levels for the year ended 30 June 2026. The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme reported handling 3,977 cases dur…
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on KMD Brands reporting $414 million loss
It's been a disappointing result for KMD Brands, but the company has indicated growth could be coming. The owner of Kathmandu and Rip Curl has reported a significant financial loss…
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The Huddle: Unpacking the fallout from Dirty Work's release
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - an…
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4 min
Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers president on the advocacy group signing open letter to political parties from N…
51 business leaders from across New Zealand have signed an open letter urging political parties to scrap election promises that impact their interests. The open letter was organise…
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Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 23 September, 2026, Nicky Hager's sexual harassment accusation against the Taxpayers' Union chief executive.…
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Tim Costley: National MP on National and Labour announcing election proposals based around Fire and Emergency…
National's released an election proposal to make Fire and Emergency a departmental agency directly accountable to the Minister for Emergency Management. The party's also promising…
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can't read Nicky Hager's new book without being struck by bias
I can't decide whether Nicky Hager is naïve or sheltered. Surely it must have been obvious to him while writing this book that the very thing he's accusing Jordan Williams and the…
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Danielle Forde: Northern Beaches buyers agent on Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford reportedly buying $6.5 mill…
Dame Jacinda Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford have reportedly bought a multimillion-dollar home in Sydney's Northern Beaches suburb. The pair sold their Auckland home for an undis…
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Aaron Keown: Christchurch City Councillor on Orana Wildlife Park being given $1.2 million ratepayer lifeline
Christchurch's struggling Orana Wildlife Park has been given a ratepayer-funded lifeline of $1.2 million. The council's Finance and Performance Committee approved the top-up toward…
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Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union spokesman responds to allegations made in Nicky Hager’s new book Dirty Work
Nicky Hager’s new book, Dirty Work, has officially been released and it's made some controversial allegations. The book centres on the Taxpayers Union and founder Jordan Williams,…
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's Chris Hipkins taking aim at National over…
Labour's Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the National Party, by pointing out that it can't spend as much on advertising as they can. Hipkins claimed the Labour doesn't have as much…
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump issuing threats to Iran at UN General Assembly
Donald Trump says oil prices will plummet below pre-conflict numbers, if other nations join his economic isolation of Iran. Speaking to the UN General Assembly, the US President sa…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps naming T20 squad for 5-match India series
Black Caps coach Rob Walter believes he's selected the strongest 16-man squad at his disposal for five T20 World Cup final rematches with India. Michael Bracewell and Adam Milne ha…
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Sir John Kirwan: former All Black outlines proposed changes for domestic rugby competition
All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan is hitting the road with the Bledisloe Cup, but he's also calling for serious changes to be made to the domestic rugby competition. He's pitched a…
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5 min
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK providing Saudi Arabia with extra military support
Over in the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the UK will provide 'defensive' military support to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in additional milita…
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3 min
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the RBA is set to lift the OCR again
Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank is set to make their next announcement about the OCR in the coming days - and speculation indicates it will go up again. Australia's official ca…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on weight loss drugs boosting demand for fish
The growth of weight-loss drugs is leading to an increase of global demand for fish. Reports indicate the rise of GLP-1 treatments is encouraging people to seek out more nutrient-d…
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The Huddle: How will Nicky Hager's new book impact the election?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Nic…
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1 h 39
Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 22nd September, we finally know just how many mistakes Adrian Orr made in his economic response to COVID. A for…