Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 8 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Newstalk ZB

Tonight on the Huddle, CEO of the Maxim Institute Tim Wilson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A sea turtle was filmed struggling in an oil spill near the HMNZS Manawanui wreck site. How much money should we be putting into fixing this disaster? Auckland dog shelters are forced to …

The Retirement Commissioner is calling for action on the size of houses being built, with downsizing issues causing a headache for retirees and older people. Two-bedrooms are fewer than 20% of the new stock and one-bedroom homes are less than 10%, with new terraced housing being unsuitable. Jane Wrightson is the Retirement Commissioner and joins Ja…

I went for a walk along K Road the other night and saw something I hadn't seen in the longest time: A new restaurant. I didn't even step inside but it felt like a drink of cold water for a parched man in the desert. When was the last time I saw one of those? It is, of course, a rarity. And hardly a sign that the entire economy is ready to take off.…

Tui Beer are under fire after referencing Philip Polkinghorne in their latest 'Yeah right' campaign. The new billboard reads: "Back to being a respectable meth smoking, sex worker loving doctor then. Yeah right." Polkinghorne was acquitted last month of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, after an eight week long trial in the High Court at Auckland.…

A Coroner says the death of 19 year old Otago University student Sophia Crestani was a preventable tragedy. She died at an overcrowded flat party on Dundas Street five years ago. Coroner Heather Mackenzie is recommending students take better safety measures at large parties. Otago University Students' Association president, Keegan Wells, joins Jack…

Fears continue to grow surrounding the impact the Manawanui Defence Force ship sinking will have on Samoan sea life. The Navy says the ship - which sunk after hitting a reef on Saturday - had 950 tonnes of diesel fuel onboard. Samoan locals say turtles have perished and oil can be smelt on Samoan beaches, while officials are scrambling to assess th…

New South Wales government clashes with pro-Palestine group over the future of demonstrations in Sydney, the former leader of the Opposition in South Australia leaves Parliament amid a drug scandal, and Australians are being flown home on emergency flights from Lebanon. Murray Olds is an Australian correspondent and he joins Jack Tame with all the …

Less than half of all dogs impounded in Auckland last year made it out alive, with an average of 11 euthanised each day. Auckland Council euthanised just over 4000 dogs in the last financial year, up 50% from the year prior. It marks the first time in a decade that more dogs were euthanised than rehomed and returned to their owners, and the council…

Newsflash: Tui 'Yeah Right' billboard accused of being bad taste. Whoa, for a moment there I thought I'd been transported back to 2006. Is it in good taste? No. Of Course not. It's a billboard for a beer company, for goodness' sake. Of course it's in bad taste. I don't think anyone has ever accused Tui of good taste. Given the extent to which the s…

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 7 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Newstalk ZB

TVNZ has today announced plans to axe its 1News website as part of a bid to save $30m. It will invest in news for TVNZ plus as well as creating a new centre for data and AI. Former Head of News at Newshub Mark Jennings joins Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Police have confirmed that a sighting of missing man Tom Philips and his three children was credible. Philips and his children Ember, Maverick, and Jayda have been missing since December 2021, and this is the first time all four of them have been seen together. Chris Budge is a private investigator looking for the missing family and he spoke with J…

It is still unknown as to how exactly the Manawanui ended up sinking, but Defence Minister Judith Collins is suggesting a power outage may have caused the ship to run aground. Local authorities are conducting environmental assessments amid concerns of potential oil or chemical spills. John Battersby from the Massey University Centre for Defence and…

Australian correspondent Oliver Petersen joins Jack Tame to discuss today's repatriation flight from Lebanon, work from home days becoming a thing of the past, and NRL expansion plans. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Newstalk ZB

Over one hundred projects have been selected for fast tracking through the recently announced Fast Track Approvals Bill. Housing, energy, and major infrastructure projects will take priority. Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett and Environmental Defence Society Chief Executive Gary Taylor join Jack Tame to debate whether it's as good as …

Just a couple of weeks ago, I went out to Devonport for a picnic with some friends and remember pointing out the Manawanui to our kids as we crossed the harbour on the ferry. "Look guys, that's our Navy!" Obviously, it's a great relief that everyone is okay and was able to disembark in time, and I accept it'll be some time before we learn everythin…

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 4 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Newstalk ZB

NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan speaks to Jack Tame about the recent week in politics, regarding Casey Costello and release of her independent advice, no more free Covid tests, Keytruda, Parking penalties increasing, and more... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Ryanair has caused quite a stir in the UK - from May next year, passengers will need to check in by smart phone only, meaning they will no longer be able to physically check in at a counter at the airport. Currently 60 percent of their customers do check in online, but those who don't face a charge of $97 nzd. For those without smartphones, they wi…

It's been inevitable for months now that the Ministry of Education would lose responsibility for building and maintaining schools and at first glance the government's onto a winner with its alternative plan. The review into the state of school facilities shows only a third of the almost-500 building projects in the Ministry of education queue have …

Up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers will join the North Carolina National Guard in delivering supplies, food and water to isolated communities. President Joe Biden consoled victims whose lives were upended by the devastation of Hurricane Helene during a Thursday visit to Florida and Georgia. At least 215 people are known to have died because of the de…

Dunedin remains in a state of emergency after seeing it's wettest day in over a century - with twice the usual October rainfall falling in just 40 hours. The red warning for North Otago, Dunedin and Coastal Clutha is in place until 11pm tonight. More than 80 people were evacuated from their homes overnight and nearly 40 roads are currently closed. …

I've had a bit of time now to look at the so-called 'independent advice' released by Casey Costello on the efficacy of heated tobacco products which she's so curiously and steadfastly supported. To remind you, there is one company that has been providing these heated tobacco products in New Zealand: Philip Morris. That company's external relations …

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid back over £6,000 ($12,000 NZD) in gifts and hospitality received since taking up the role after a controversy over donations. Starmer is covering the cost of six Taylor Swift tickets, four tickets to the races, and a designer clothing rental agreement favoured by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer. UK correspon…

Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages. Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and reactors produce reliable baseline electricity cheaply and efficiently. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks whether nuclear energy can have a future in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l…

Dunedin residents are preparing for a deluge of rain. A red heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha today and tomorrow. Otago Civil Defence says people should only travel tonight if absolutely necessary - to avoid getting caught up in rising rivers or streams. The Country's Jamie Mackay says people are getting the…

Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey. Some experts have noted that as the country enters an interest-rate cutting phase, now is the time to have a discussion about the make-up of ongoing retirement savings. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says there's a clear mood for …

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New data from the 2023 Census reveals over half the country isn't religious? Is this surprising? What do we think changed? The Mood of the Boardroom Survey results came o…

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3 October 2024, the highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Otago Civil Defence Group Controller Matt Alley updates Jack on the extreme rainfall and likelihood of evacuation for the region. Police are delighted at the number of new recruit appl…

The Finance Minister is pleased the nation's business heavyweights share her values and priorities. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has found CEOs and board members are more optimistic than pessimistic about the economy. But they still have concerns about things like energy, living costs, interest rates, cyber security threats and …

More than half of Kiwis have no religion, new data shows. Census figures released today shows the proportion of people without religion is now at 51.6 percent. Massey University Emeritus Professor of Religion, Peter Lineham says Christianity has been declining since the 1960s. "It speeded up a tremendous amount in the period from 2006 to 2018 - and…

The Defence Minister says China featured in round-table talks with South Pacific partners this week. Auckland hosted the annual meeting for ministers from Australia, Fiji, France, Chile, Tonga and Papua New Guinea. Judith Collins says everybody was very disappointed by China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile test over the Pacific Ocean. S…

A police college based in Auckland could be on the cards. New intakes at the Porirua college will be bolstered next year by 20 recruits each wing to reach 100 trainees. By late August, applications had overtaken 5,500 - more than double the number for the same period last year. But Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers says the Porirua facility is alr…

The message is clear as heavy rain pelts the lower South - be prepared. A red-level heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha. NIWA reports Dunedin has already had 75 percent of its normal monthly rainfall for October. Otago Civil Defence group controller Matt Alley said they were continuing to monitor rain as it wa…

The latest Census data is out, with numbers for all sorts of data points from ethnicity, home ownership and income to gender and sexual identity. But the number that most interested me today is buried in the housing stats. In 2018, when we last did the numbers, about one in every six New Zealand homes recorded mould bigger than an A4 piece of paper…

Prime Minister Chris Luxon's feeling 'stoked' with today's Mood of the Boardroom survey results. The nation's business heavy-weights have ranked Government ministers in the Herald's annual survey - and they're feeling pretty optimistic with the state of the current Government. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says the nation's busi…

Police in New South Wales have applied to the state’s top court to ban two pro-Palestinian rallies set to take place this weekend. Next Monday marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s attacks on Israel and the start of the conflict in Gaza - and police aim to stop a rally taking place on that date from going forward on top of the usual weekend pro…

INEOS Britannia are one win away from earning the right to challenge Team New Zealand for the America's Cup. The British syndicate has beaten Luna Rossa in both races overnight to lead 6-4 in the best-of-13 Louis Vuitton series. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Police have arrested a teenager after disrupting a 'sophisticated smishing scam' using new technology never seen in New Zealand before. Authorities have described smishing - a form of phishing - as when a device known an 'SMS Blaster' is used as a fake cell tower and tricks nearby cellphones to connect to its fraudulent network. This 'SMS Blaster' …

UK forces were found to be involved in supporting Israel's response after Iran launched a missile attack on the country. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says the UK 'stands with Israel' and recognises its right to self-defence. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other MPs will be very disappointed with this revelation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…

A proposal to re-develop Marsden Point's decommissioned refinery is being considered. Channel Infrastructure NZ recently entered a conditional agreement with Seadra Energy to create a bio-refinery at the Northland site. Seadra would purchase it for about $53-million and use some existing, decommissioned assets like tankage and jetties. Milford Asse…

Politicians of all stripes say the Government shouldn’t try to stop the values of properties vulnerable to the effects of climate change from plummeting. In fact, they believe there is room for at-risk property values to fall further to discourage investment in flood-prone parts of the country. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny …

The Government has continued its push to increase the use of remote building inspections to speed up the construction and consenting process. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has voiced disapproval with the current process - and claimed that remote inspections will make the building process more efficient and affordable. NZ Certified B…

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Mark Sainsbury and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The partner of an Australian diplomat was allegedly involved in an altercation in central Wellington early on Sunday and authorities are looking to waive immunity to press charges. Do w…

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2 October 2024, the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate with Iran firing missiles into Israel. Director of Special Projects at the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council Bren Carlill joins Jack to discuss how other countries can avoid getting invo…

Genesis Energy has confirmed it will spend $64 million on taking a majority stake in ChargeNet - the nation's leading EV public charging network. Under terms of the agreement, Genesis will acquire a 65 percent stake in ChargeNet, which was founded in 2015 by tech entrepreneurs Steve and Dianna West. Genesis chief retail officer Stephen England-Hall…

A legal expert sees a reasonable chance New Zealand could waive diplomatic immunity after allegations about an Australian diplomat's partner surfaced. Sky News has reported the partner was involved in an altercation in central Wellington early on Sunday. New Zealand Police have confirmed they're seeking to waive diplomatic immunity for an individua…

One former Black Caps coach has expressed some confusion as Tim Southee relinquished his team captaincy. Tom Latham has taken the reins after Southee ended his tenure as skipper with six wins, six losses and two draws through just under two years at the helm. Mike Hesson says some aspects of his resignation have raised a few questions. "I can't thi…

There's belief Republican candidate JD Vance completely lost credibility as today's vice-presidential debate ended. The contest against Democrat Tim Walz was mostly civil and policy focused. But Vance dodged a question on Donald Trump challenging the 2020 election results - saying he's 'future-focused'. Former US ambassador to New Zealand, Mark Gil…