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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Brian Tamaki is on the defence after police revoked his licence and confiscated his weapons. The Destiny Church leader has made some incendiary comments about Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims earlier this month. What do we thi...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 June, 2026, we talk to Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki about police taking his guns away but struggle to get a straight answer. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Cameron Brewer tells us what's being done to make corded blinds safer for children. Newstalk ZB cricket reporter Andrew Alderson on how the Black Caps celebrated a his...

We need to talk about Brian Tamaki having his guns taken off him. Let me say right at the start: I'm not a fan of Brian Tamaki. He's a troublemaker who doesn't seem intelligent enough to understand what he's doing. But I still feel uncomfortable about the police taking his guns off him. If you listen to the podcast that appears to be the one the police are reacting to, I don't think he sounds at a...

Air New Zealand has outlined some future goals and areas of focus as part of their big investor presentation. The airline says it will focus more on profitable routes and premium customers - as well as improve reliability and punctuality. NZ Herald aviation journalist John Weekes says it's clear Air New Zealand wants to focus on this 'loyal' subsection of their base.  "Keep them loyal, keep t...

The Black Caps have scored a come-from-behind 2-1 test series win over England. Sealed by a 160-run game three win, New Zealand's victory over England is just the second time in their 96-year history they've pulled something like this off to win a series in the longest format. NZME sports broadcaster Andrew Alderson says everyone in the squad contributed to the big win in some way. "It's a real tr...

A fake wolf could be key to ridding Hamilton Lake of Canada geese.  Complaints to the council are coming in thick and fast, from people frustrated by poo-clogged footpaths and honking wake-up calls.  A wooden wolf cut-out has been erected at one section of the lakefront and the council's also exploring other options. Hamilton City Councillor Anna Casey-Cox says it seems to be scaring off...

A rapid clinical review has been launched to understand how a Waikato Hospital patient died, after ending up unresponsive in an Emergency Department toilet.  They were found early this morning - reportedly after waiting nine hours to be seen.  The Nurses' Organisation says the ED is dangerously understaffed, and struggling to keep up with patients walking in the door.  Health NZ Chi...

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki claims he's is a responsible gun owner and hunter - after police have revoked his licence and confiscated his weapons. He's live-streamed video of police at his home this morning, taking several firearms. This month, Tamaki said New Zealand should be purged of Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims.  He's still on the defence, claiming people are taking his words out of...

David Seymour claims the Auditor General has credibility issues, after releasing a scathing report into the Healthy School Lunches Programme.  Only half of last year's lunches complied with the Ministry of Education’s nutrition standards.  Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the data further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent data out of the Australian property market shows auction rates have hit a historic low point. New figures from property research firm Cotality show a preliminary clearance rate of 49.2 per cent for the past week - with fewer homes finding a buyer. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the recent Budget has made investors less confident in the housing market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio....

The Black Caps camaraderie has overcome the Ben Stokes retirement circus, to seal a 2-1 cricket series win over England. New Zealand has won the third test decider by 160 runs at Trent Bridge. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith recapped the action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says families deserve to know home products are safe. The Government's acted on recommendations from three coroners, and is introducing compulsory safety standards for corded blinds.  Eight children have died since 2008, after becoming entangled in cords.  Minister Cameron Brewer says he's read the 'harrowing' coroner's reports and the Governmen...

The UK's Prime-Minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham is set to give his first major policy speech. This will be his first since launching his bid for the top job, and it's expected he'll announce plans for a 'No 10 North'. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained that the economy and youth unemployment will likely be among the issues discussed.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

It was another big weekend for the conflict between Iran and the US, but the lack of new escalation could be good news for the markets. Reports that the US and Iran had agreed to pause further military action and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz eased concerns of additional disruptions. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...

Starlink’s number of New Zealand customers jumped 46 percent last year as it passed Spark to become the country’s largest rural internet provider. The satellite broadband provider - owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX - increased its Kiwi subscribers from 58,000 to 85,000 in the year to June 30, 2025, according to new reports. Tech commentator Bill Bennett says Starlink's been gathering momentum over the...

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! ACT and Labour have unveiled some new proposed policies ahead of the election. Labour wants to reset the Apprenticeship Boost scheme and ACT wants to tighten restrictions on beneficiaries. What do we make of these? Are these necess...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 June, 2026, the average petrol price has dipped below $3 a litre. We ask a fuel expert if that's likely to continue. Gloriavale leaver Boaz Benjamin on why he's not impressed with a new documentary on life inside the religious community. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster tells us why the Anzac tests in alternate...

Oil prices have plunged with the shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran, and it's sparked discussion about what's going to happen next. It's bringing consumers some ease at the pump, with 91 dipping below $3 a litre.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's 'pleased' to see prices coming down, but prices need to stay below the $3 limit for four weeks in a row before they end the fuel suppo...

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed three ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup test matches for 2027, 2029 and 2031. All three of these games will take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with the Queensland Government providing support for the games.  New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster says they couldn't commit to every year, but they're left the door open for future matches to take...

It seems to me you can look at the All Whites’ performance at the Football World Cup one of two ways. You can either be gloomy about the whipping they took from Belgium - and it was quite the whipping - or you can be impressed by some of what they did in those three games and what that says about the growth of football in New Zealand. Now, let’s be honest: the drubbing that Belgium handed out to u...

A Gloriavale leaver says he doesn't think a new documentary is neutral, and is borderline sympathetic to the cult. The West Coast religious sect has granted documentary producer Dame Julie Christie rare access for new series,  Devotion: The Gloriavale Story . Leaver Boaz Benjamin says he tried to watch without bias, but that changed quickly. "It just turned to the same old thing that we'...

Public sector jobs keep on rising, even as the Government promises to slash numbers. Seasonally-adjusted Stats NZ data shows filled jobs rose 0.3 percent across the country last month - 0.7 in the past year. More than 6,000 public service roles were created in the year to May. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says lifts in Government spending on health and education have translated into jobs. "Whe...

The average price for 91 petrol has quietly sunk below $3 per litre, and there's hope it could go lower still. The Middle East conflict has seen prices reach historic highs, but the newly-announced agreement between the US and Iran has seen fuel costs fall. AA expert Terry Collins says fuel prices are likely to sink lower over the coming days, but they won't go as low as they were last year. "I se...

The Prime Minister's remaining reticent about accusations against the country's top cop. The Police National Integrity Unit and IPCA are looking into historic sexual allegations from Police Commissioner Richard Chamber's former partner. Chris Luxon says he can't comment on the allegations. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis...

Australian icon, comedian and actor Paul Hogan has taken aim at One Nation's Pauline Hanson over her calls to end multiculturalism in Australia. The Crocodile Dundee star said Hanson was 'living in the past' and labelled her a 'racist' and a 'pelican.' Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Hogan claimed Australia is a 'multicultural' country and voiced opposition to Hanson's recent comment...