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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the vigil for the Southport stabbing victims being disrupted by protestors

A vigil for the victims of this week's deadly stabbing in Southport was disrupted by protestors, resulting in destruction and injuries. Protesters, believed to be supporters of the far-right English Defence League, threw bricks at a local mosque, set vehicles on fire and threw bottles and bricks at police. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says unconfirmed reports about the 17-year-old behind the attack may have prompted this attack. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20245 min

Mike Blackburn: construction sector advisor on new home consents dropping to lowest level since 2019

New home consents have fallen to the lowest point in five years. Stats NZ figures show fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June - a 24 percent fall annually. Consents for multi-unit homes, including townhouses, apartments, retirement village units and flats are down 28 percent. Construction sector advisor Mike Blackburn says this downturn has impacted the whole country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20246 min

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management Analyst on Lamb Weston's profits dropping

US-based frozen potato giant Lamb Weston's profits have been dropping, off the back of a rocky financial period for the company. This is off the back of the company's shares falling almost 50 percent over the course of 2024. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacks this downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20243 min

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's new reforms to lending laws

One expert has claimed there are upsides and downsides to the Government's changes to finance laws. From today, the Government is dropping prescriptive affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains whether these changes will make it easier on Kiwis looking to buy their first home. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20244 min

Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2024

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday July 31, one expert joined Andrew Dickens to discuss the risks that come with the Government's moves to roll back the hurdles needed to get a loan. Former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell says hospitals are important - but it's essential to ensure preventative health services are properly funded. International relations expert Robert Patman explained how the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh puts Israel in a risky position. Plus, the Huddle debates whether the Seine is truly safe to swim in ahead of tonight's Olympics triathlons. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20241h 40m

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Speaker Gerry Brownlee punishing ACT's Todd Stephens for refusing to remove a party lapel pin

The ACT Party's had a stoush with the Speaker of the House - over a party lapel pin. During Question Time, ACT's Todd Stephens was denied his question after refusing to remove the pin, under Parliament rules forbidding party logos. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls weighs in on the 'pin-gate' controversy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20245 min

The Huddle: Is the Seine safe for the athletes?

Tonight on The Huddle, Media Insider's Shayne Currie and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New developments in the Polkinghorne murder trial, with the case featuring testimony around an orange rope found in the Remuera home where the incident happened. What do we make of this? Health NZ has appointed four new deputy chief executives, who will hold budgets and accountability for regional hospital services. Do we need these changes? Over in Paris, the delayed men's triathlon is set to take place tonight after pollution in the Seine stopped athletes in their tracks yesterday. Is this safe? There's more job cuts today, as over 100 positions are set to be axed at GNS science. Is this the right move? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20249 min

Josh Tan: Export NZ executive director on Red Sea tensions driving up costs for Kiwi exporters

The costs of sending Kiwi exports overseas has risen significantly amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea. A report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April - but they remain below the peak reached during the Covid pandemic. Export NZ executive director Josh Tan says this is an 'external shock' that runs the risk of impacting inflation. "We're impacted by what is happening around the world - so this certainly qualifies." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20244 min

Lavina Good: Olympic commentator ahead of the much-anticipated men's triathlon event

The men's triathlon is finally set to begin, after safety concerns stopped the athletes in their tracks. Hayden Wilde and Dylan McCullough are poised to compete in the men's event tonight after it was postponed yesterday due to water pollution. Olympic commentator Lavina Good says technicians have tested the water in the Seine and assured the athletes that the bacteria levels are fine. "The French authorities here have spent $1.5 billion on making sure that the water quality is suitable for the triathlon." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20243 min

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the intensive search of Phillip Polkinghorne's home during murder trial

Day three of Phillip Polkinghorne's murder trial has featured testimony around an orange rope and investigations after the death. Polkinghorne is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021 with debate in court today about a rope found on scene. The Crown claims the rope hadn't enough tension for Hanna to use it take her life, but the defence says Polkinghorne loosened it when he found her. ZB reporter Chelsea Daniels says the jury also heard about the intensive search of the Remuera home. "Police scoured every one of the 370 square meters of that Upland Road home. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, the library, the kitchen, the study, the laundry - everything." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20244 min

Robert Patman: Otago University professor on the risks that come with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's death

An international relations professor believes the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh brings considerable risks to Israel. Hamas has released a statement, saying the 62-year-old was killed in an Israeli 'raid' on his home in Tehran. Iranian analysts have immediately blamed Israel for the attack, but Israel is yet to officially comment. Otago University professor Robert Patman, says Haniyeh was one of the top negotiators in the hostage talks in Qatar. "To take him out sends a signal that perhaps Netanyahu puts the fate of the hostages somewhat below his concerns to annihilate or eradicate Hamas." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20242 min

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ chair on the Government's changes to reduce cost blow-outs in the health system

A former chair of Health New Zealand says health crisis solutions won't be found in hospitals. The health agency's appointed four deputy chief executives to be accountable for regional hospital services and budgets. The Government last week appointed a Commissioner to take over its board, citing cost blow-outs. Former chair Rob Campbell says hospitals are important - but they are the end stage of the healthcare. "We need to be getting far more attention to both preventative health - public health measures for example - and to primary care, again the GPs and the other local services." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20244 min

Andrew Dickens: First home buyers want choice - and townhouses

From today, strict loan affordability regulations are gone from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act, henceforth known as the CCCFA. This ends the bizarre inquisitions into your personal life the banks indulged in before denying you a loan. This is good news for first home buyers, obviously, but the people most affected were those trying to get smaller loans. The grilling you got to get that $5,000 you needed to fix a leak hopefully is over. The loan to value ratio rules have also eased, so again, good news for the first home buyers and investors. So how green are these green shoots in the housing market? Well, one report says that - 'home ownership for typical first home buyers has gone from being solidly in unaffordable territory at the start of the year to just marginally unaffordable in June'. Happy days- but still tough. Meanwhile, it turns out that first home buyers are increasingly buying townhouses. Townhouses made up just 6 percent of all new dwelling consents in 2012, now they account for 45 percent. And they are the obvious solution. Most of England is made up of terraced houses and townhouses, and so are most inner suburbs in Australia. They're grander than apartments. You're not sharing corridors and lifts with strangers. They're just like houses - only smaller. But in New Zealand, many don't like the idea. They've persisted with the dream that their immigrant parents had back in the 50s and 60s with stand alone houses and gardens and space and a dog. But as our cities get larger we end up living in suburbs far far away from the centre, stuck in cars, growing congestion and not living the Kiwi dream. This new generation just wants enough rooms for a family and a tolerable commute. Many of us lucky enough or old enough to have the stand-alones have been standing in the way of intensification in our suburbs. But that has been standing in the way of a generation who want the choice. You may not choose to live in a townhouse, but you aren’t 24 with a baby and a limited budget. I understand that an earlier paradise is being corrupted. But I also understand it was always inevitable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20242 min

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Secret Service acting head being grilled in a hearing over security failures during Trump shooting

The acting head of the Secret Service was grilled in a lengthy hearing about the security failures that led to Donald Trump getting wounded during the infamous Pennsylvania rally. At a lengthy US Senate hearing, Ronald Rowe outlined the ongoing investigation into the incident, including the lapses that led to the shooting. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson said the hearing became quite tense, with plenty of shouting across the courtroom. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20244 min

Sasha Lockley: Money Sweetspot co-founder and CEO on the Government's changes to the Responsible Lending Code

There's growing concerns from expert as the Government rolls back some restrictions needed to take out a loan. From today, The Government has removed affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and updated the Responsible Lending Code. Money Sweetspot co-founder and CEO Sasha Lockley says relaxing these requirements means more people are at risk of getting into debt that they can't afford to pay back. "People believe what banks and finance companies tell them around affordability...and if you go to some of the bad actors in this financial system, they may say - yes, absolutely you can afford it, when actually, people can't." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20245 min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Portia Woodman-Wickliffe retiring from international rugby after Olympic triumph

After 12 years of playing international rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is craving normality. The 33-year-old Black Ferns sevens star is retiring from the international game with two Olympics golds and a silver following her latest Paris triumph. Woodman-Wickliffe scored more than a try a game in almost 250 sevens appearances for New Zealand - but she's happy to step back from the spotlight. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20244 min

Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on the fatal stabbing attack on two children in Southport

Two children have been killed and nine others injured after a deadly stabbing attack in Southport, north of Liverpool. Six young victims have been left in critical condition and police have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the King and Queen are among those who have sent their sympathies to the victims of the attack. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20245 min

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of the Government's tax cuts coming into force

The Government's highly-anticipated tax cuts are set to kick in from tomorrow. Despite initial concerns about inflation, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hopeful these cuts won't have an impact. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains whether or not these changes will bring inflation back up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20244 min

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the death of David Anderson

Long-serving agri-business journalist David Anderson died aged 57 in Timaru on Friday. Due to illness, Anderson had stepped down as managing editor with Rural News in April. The Country's Jamie Mackay pays tribute to him here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20243 min

Sam Dean: NIWA climate scientist on Air New Zealand ditching their 2030 climate targets

Air New Zealand is ditching its carbon intensity reduction targets and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative. It planned to cut carbon intensity 28.9 percent by 2030 - but blamed a lack of fuel-efficient planes and the costs of alternative fuel for this shift in priorities. NIWA climate scientist Sam Dean says Air New Zealand didn't have a lot of choice in this situation. "Fundamentally, their business is about flying planes. And as they openly said - they're dependent on a whole lot of things that are out of their control." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20245 min

Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2024

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 July 2024, court reporter Chelsea Daniels recaps what Philip Polkinghorne told police about what happened the night before his wife died. The triathlon at the Olympics has been postponed just hours before it was due to start because of bad water quality. Gold medal favourite Hayden Wilde's coach Craig Kirkwood tells Andrew how Hayden reacted when he heard the news. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello responds to news that the Government has set aside $216 million to fund a cut to tobacco taxes. Plus, the Huddle debates whether the Film Commission's big party bill is appropriate during these times of cost cuttings. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20241h 40m

Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on the Government setting $216 million aside to fund tobacco product tax cuts

The Associate Health Minister says the $216 million set aside to fund tax cuts for tobacco products is unlikely to end up costing that much. The Government has implemented a 50 percent cut to the excise tax on heated tobacco products - which are viewed as an alternative to vaping and traditional cigarettes. Minister Casey Costello says the modelling had been based on Japan's use of heated tobacco products, which wouldn't match New Zealand. "To put some perspective - we're talking about, in total, smokeless tobacco products in 2023 was about $6 million worth of excise. HTP is only a small component of that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20246 min

Chris Penk: Land Information Minister on the new Southland-based satellite tech that could reduce disrupted flights

There's hopes new flight technology will give aviation a needed boost. Two new satellite dishes now operating in Invercargill will collect data used to improve GPS accuracy. It will let pilots land planes in weather conditions currently deemed too dangerous for some flights. Land Information Minister Chris Penk says the days of waiting around for fog to clear may well be over. "As the technology improves over time and we get refined positions with various repeater stations around New Zealand and Australia, the possibilities just become endless." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20243 min

Craig Kirkwood: Hayden Wilde's coach on the men's Olympic triathlon being postponed after the Seine failed pollution tests

Hayden Wilde's coach is hoping for a better forecast tomorrow after a postponement stopped him in his tracks. The men's triathlon event, originally scheduled for 6pm tonight, has been delayed to 8.45pm tomorrow due to the Seine failing water quality tests this afternoon. Craig Kirkwood won't deny this is frustrating - but he was prepared for this. "We've had two days of fine weather and we're onto our third, so hopefully this is the last of the high E.coli levels." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20244 min

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on Phillip Polkinghorne's demeanour when Pauline Hanna was found dead

Auckland's High Court has heard from those first on scene - where Pauline Hanna was found dead. Auckland eye surgeon Phillip Polkinghorne is accused of killing Hanna at their Remuera home in 2021. The defence says she took her own life. ZB reporter Chelsea Daniels is attending the trial. She says the court's heard about Polkinghorne's immediate reaction after Hanna's death. "St John paramedic Hannah Matheson was one of the first ambulance members at the scene - she told barrister Brian Dickey that as she was asking him questions about the morning's events, he seemed calm." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20246 min

The Huddle: Is New Zealand's lack of Olympic medals concerning?

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Film Commission has copped some backlash after they spent over $16,000 on four events amid proposed budget cuts. Is this outrage justified? Are we concerned about New Zealand's lack of medals at the Olympics - or do we need to be patient? McDonalds is grappling with falling sales. Do they just need to become cheaper again? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20247 min

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the Film Commission spending over $16,400 on celebrations

The Film Commission is facing heavy scrutiny for its celebratory spending. It's been revealed it spent close to $17,000 on four parties last year - welcoming and farewelling incoming and departing chief executives. Jordan Williams from the the Taxpayer's Union says anyone trying to do that in the private sector would be marched down the road. He says he highly doubts the last Government would defend it. "The whole point of this agency, as best we can tell, is to use taxpayer-funded champagne to coax another Lord of the Rings. But they're not even doing that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20244 min

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Trade Minister Todd McClay apologizing to Ricardo Menendez-March for comment labelled 'racist'

An apology's been made in the House, over a comment labelled 'racist' and unacceptable. Green MP Ricardo Menendez-March, who is originally from Mexico, was speaking to a question on boot camps when Trade Minister Todd McClay interjected. Menendez-March says McClay told him 'you're not in Mexico now, we don't do things like that here', and Speaker Gerry Brownlee questioned McClay if that was true. He suggested McClay withdraw and apologise, which he did. ZB political editor Jason Walls says this was a 'stupid' comment on Todd McClay's part. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20245 min

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Barnaby Joyce facing backlash over 'bullet' comment at protest

There's growing calls to sack Barnaby Joyce following some colourful comments he made at a recent protest. Joyce told protesters attending an anti-wind farm rally to 'get ready to load that magazine' and vote out Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely Joyce will be fired over these comments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20245 min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Olympic men's triathlon being postponed due to pollution levels in the Seine

Pollution levels in the Seine have forced the Olympic organisers to postpone men's triathlon. The event was set for 6pm this evening - and has been pushed back to 8:45pm tomorrow night, straight after the women's event. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains how this delay will impact the Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20244 min

Dr Ang Jury: Women's Refuge CEO on police investigating fewer family harm cases

The Chief Executive of Women's Refuge says police haven't yet implemented a policy to withdraw from family harm callouts. Police did 3000 fewer police investigations of family harm last month, compared to December 2023. Dr Ang Jury says it's not entirely accurate to compare these two months, as December is often high-volume. But she says she has been talking about the policy with the Police Commissioner. "We've had some robust discussions about it. Obviously, I've got concerns - and it would be fair to say that the police do as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20244 min

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the renewed concerns surrounding the Seine's water quality during the Paris Olympics

There's a fresh wave of concerns about the water quality in the Seine for the Paris Olympics. A training session for the Olympic triathlon event has been cancelled due to unsafe levels of pollution, with heavy rain from the opening ceremony reviving recent fears. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says tests have confirmed the water is not up to scratch for swimming in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20247 min

Alex Cassels: property developer launches bid to repurpose Auckland commercial buildings into housing

One Wellington property developer is calling on the Reserve Bank to make it easier to repurpose vacant commercial buildings. Alex Cassels has set up several new apartment buildings in Wellington - and is looking to expand to Auckland. He explained how this scheme would alleviate the housing crisis and provide affordable rents. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20248 min

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates

New inflation data out of the US has experts speculating potential rate cuts in the coming months. The Federal Reserve is set to meet on Thursday - and it's likely they'll offer an update about when rate cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20245 min

Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2024

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 July 2024, a successful eye surgeon has been accused of strangling his wife and making it look like suicide. Chelsea Daniels reports from the first day of the Polkinghorne trial. Tax cuts are finally coming to your bank account this week. The Finance Minister says you might just want to double check your payslip this week. World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin speaks to Andrew from the Sevens at the Olympics in Paris. Plus, the Huddle debates budgie smugglers and whether they were a welcome sight poolside at the Olympic swimming. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20241h 40m

The Huddle: How excited are we for tax cuts?

Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Greens have raised a few eyebrows over their decision to give Darleen Tana 21 days to resign from Parliament before they vote to invoke the waka-jumping legislation. Do they need to take quicker action? A man in brightly coloured budgie smugglers became an unlikely hero at the Olympics after he dove in to retrieve an American swimmer’s cap. What do we make of this? The Government's hotly-anticipated tax cuts are set to kick in this Wednesday - how excited are we? How necessary are these? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20248 min

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the new tax changes kicking in this week

The Finance Minister has promised relief is on the way for Kiwi households. The Government's highly-anticipated tax changes officially take effect this coming Wednesday - meaning over three million people can expect a little more in their pay packets. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government has been working with payroll providers across the country to ensure these tax cuts go smoothly. "From Wednesday, people will only pay the right amount of tax - and that's less tax than they had been paying." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20247 min

Alan Gilpin: World Rugby CEO on New Zealand Rugby's progress during the Paris Olympics

Several Kiwi rugby stars are representing New Zealand on the world stage in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The New Zealand women's sevens side have beaten Canada 33-7 and China 43-5 in pool matches at Stade de France on the opening day. The men's sevens team have finished in fifth, with France taking gold after a 28-7 thumping of Fiji in the final. World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says this year's Olympics has served as a 'coming of age' moment for the sport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20245 min

Cathie Cottle: Kind Café owner says cost of living pressures forced plant-based café to start selling meat

An Auckland plant-based café is beefing up its menu, hoping to increase customers and reduce production costs. Kind Café says the cost of living has forced the change. Owner Cathie Cottle says they're hoping it'll be temporary - and the café will be able to later return to its principles. She says vegetarian options tend to be more expensive than meat. "Our chefs had to go to a lot of effort to make our own courses, there's a whole lot of things that cannot just be bought as easily." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20244 min

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister defends proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws as part of gang crackdown

The Government is backing its gang crackdown. The proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would ban people from holding a firearms licence, over lower-level offences - and allow warrantless police searches of suspects. The Justice Select Committee is asking the Government to scale back the plan, citing concerns it gives police too much power. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is firm, but says she's taking suggestions on board. "At the end of the day, we need to stop the drive-by shootings of innocent families that are being held to ransom by gangs - and their illegal use of weapons." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20243 min

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the Crown outlining the habits of Philip Polkinghorne during murder trial

Philip Polkinghorne's relationship with his wife has been a key theme on the first day of his murder trial. The Auckland eye surgeon has accused of killing Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home in 2021, but his defence claims she took her own life. Lawyer Ron Mansfield says the couple had an open and loving relationship. Chelsea Daniels has been in court. She says the prosecution has laid out its theory on events before Hanna's death. "The Crown alleges a struggle took place, given Hanna had injuries to her nose, scalp - and bruises on her arm, marks on the left side of her back. Polkinghorne had a fresh cut on his forehead that he couldn't explain." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20245 min

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the public reaction ahead of tax cuts kicking in

The long-promised Government tax cuts will land in Kiwi wallets this week. The changes to tax thresholds come into effect on Wednesday - for about three-and-half million people. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says the Government will be expecting a positive response - and a boost in the polls - for delivering these cuts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20245 min

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffling ministerial roles ahead of election

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shaken up several political portfolios, including immigration and housing, ahead of the coming election. Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles have been axed from the home affairs ministry and replaced with Tony Burke - who also took over immigration and multicultural affairs. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this refresh follows a disappointing week in the polls for Albanese. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20245 min

Nick Bewley: ZB sports commentator on Erika Fairweather bouncing back from Sunday's 400m performance

Olympian Erika Fairweather is confident she has gas in the tank after qualifying seventh-fastest for tomorrow's women's 200 metre freestyle finale. She says she's recovered physically from her fourth place in the 400 metres 'splash of the titans'. ZB sports commentator Nick Bewley explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20244 min

Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor blames speed humps for delayed emergency response

There's belief speed humps hindered emergency responders rushing to help a dying man. Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it's concerned Wellington roading changes are slowing response vehicles. A man reportedly collapsed and died in his Karori home last week - with responders arriving too late to resuscitate him. City Councillor Ray Chung claims speed humps and raised crossings are to blame. "The firepeople said that in emergencies like this - every second is important, every second counts, you've got to get there before their heart stops beating." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20244 min

Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2024

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 26 July 2024, NZ Olympic chef de mission Nigel Avery joins Heather from Paris where the Olympics Opening Ceremony is just hours away. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced he won't be seeking a second term. The Crime Prevention Group has high hopes for whoever takes over for him. The Sports Huddle debates what should happen to the Canadian cheaters at the Olympics after more spying was revealed, and why are the All Blacks so media shy? Plus, why do Dunedin scientists feature on the latest Kardashian reality show? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 20241h 40m

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the latest updates on investigation into police officer stamping on man's head at airport

An investigation continues into an incident at Manchester Airport, where an armed officer was filmed stamping on a man’s head. The officer has been suspended, and the family has been demanding compensation. But UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it’s alleged there was a lot more that went on leading up to the incident. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 20244 min

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent recaps China's Third Plenum meeting

China’s government has set out over 300 reform measures during its Third Plenum this week. The meeting – which takes place every five years – covered two major issues of national security and China’s economic recovery. Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis says China wants to be global players in technology to avoid reliance on the West, but he isn’t convinced that will be enough to solve economic woes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 20244 min

Sports Huddle: Dronegate, All Blacks Sevens, Medal prospects

Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and sports commentator Andrew Gourdie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. The Football Ferns’ 2-1 loss to Canada has been mired in controversy, after the Canadians were found to have used drones to spy on the team’s training. The All Blacks Sevens’ Olympic campaign has ended before the opening ceremony, after losing to South Africa 14-7 in the quarterfinals, leaving them to settle for the fifth placed playoff. After three months, Jason reveals more about how his interview with Scott Robertson was finally arranged after three months in the making. And the trio discuss New Zealand's Olympic medal prospects ahead of tomorrow's opening ceremony. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 20249 min

Anita Dawe: Otago Regional Council spokesperson on case study finding new freshwater rules could cost up to $110 million for two small towns

Concerns in Otago about how much new freshwater rules could cost. A case study by Federated Farmers Otago reckons it could cost as much as $110 million for two small Otago towns – roughly $50,000 per ratepayer. They’ve since written to councillors, district mayors and ministers demanding that this information gets made public. Otago Regional Council Planning and Transport General Manager Anita Dawe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 20248 min