Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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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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Full Show Podcast: 31 January 2025

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 January. 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.

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Gail Downey: UK Correspondent on the new criminal offence for people smuggling, and retail crime on the rise

People smuggling is seeing a crackdown in the UK after roughly 37,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year. The new criminal offence will see tough consequences for individuals involved in any part of the journey, including preparation. In retail news, retailers are saying shoplifting has become out of control in Britain. UK Correspondent Gail Downey said, "thieves have become so bold they even clear whole shelves in full view of customers and staff, and you might see some of these videos on social media of people doing that," according to the British Retail Consortium. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on DeepSeek

Chinese company DeepSeek is shedding light on the nations censorship and information control, and causing mass interest in doing so. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about what the AI company means for China, how it has been received in the country, and more. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jos Ruffell: Garage Project co-owner on smaller excise tax to support the brewery industry

A new report has found that beer makes up almost 1% of our country's GDP. Brewing accounted for $3.6 billion of our GDP last year and 1.3% of the national workforce is employed in the brewing industry, but alcohol excise duties often outpace inflation, and this is having an effect on the industry. Garage Project co-owner Jos Ruffell is calling for smaller hikes in excise tax to support the industry. "Our single largest ingredient cost each month is excise tax to the government," he said. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sports Huddle: Nicky Styris & Andrew Gourdie on protesting in sports, Moana Pasifika's goals, Auckland FC and the new Warriors captain

Sports Journalist Nicky Styris and Sports Commentator Andrew Gourdie on the Huddle. Who will the new Warriors captain be? The Huddle throws Mitchell Barnett, James Fisher-Harris and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in the ring as contenders. The Australian Open saw runner up Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic violence allegations - does protesting have a place in sports stands? Moana Pasifika are aiming for the Super Rugby final this season, as well as a title within five years. Is this a realistic goal? And can the triumphant Auckland FC remain top of the league? LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paul Harvey: Compass Managing Director on the delay of school lunches again

An oven issue is responsible for delaying school lunches across Auckland today. It is another blow for the scheme that saw principals likening the meals to "dog food." Compass Managing Director Paul Harvey said the company is bringing in additional resources to ensure things run smoothly. "It's been a tough week, and really the key message is we're continuing to put in additional contingency upon a contingency to ensure that the kids get what they deserve, which is meals on time." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alison Paul: OceanaGold Senior Vice President on Shane Jones mining ambitions

Resources Minister Shane Jones wants to double mining exports by 2035, claiming it will let the country reach three billion dollars in mineral exports by 2035. It comes as Coal and gold have been added to the critical minerals list in New Zealand in the hopes we can double our mineral exports in a decade. The proposal is bringing in questions of sustainability, while also positive projections for jobs. OceanaGold Senior Vice President Alison Paul joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Dunedin Hospital downscale

Simeon Brown has confirmed plans for Dunedin's new hospital, unveiling details of the project, which will cost 1.88 billion dollars to complete. The last government had promised to build a new hospital on the old Cadbury Chocolate Factory site, but initially the National Government put those plans on hold in September because of budget fears. After looking into two alternative options, the Health Minister has today come out and announced the Government will build a new hospital on the Cadbury site without blowing the budget out. But how are they doing it? Health Minister Simeon Brown discusses the details with Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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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.