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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 18 November 2024, a war of words has broken out on the political right. David Seymour has hit out at former PM Jenny Shipley and National Party MP Chris Finlayson over their opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill. Famous Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with 24 offences against eight...

Scammers are draining billions of dollars from Kiwis' back pockets - and Netsafe is calling for change. New Zealand's latest State of Scams report shows more than $2.3 billion was lost this year, up from $2.1 billion last year. Andrew Bayly has been appointed anti-scams minister. Netsafe CEO Brent Carey says he welcomes this appointment, as it'll be easier to co-ordinate with one person. "It enabl...

There's more back and forth between former ministers and David Seymour over the Treaty Principles Bill.  Thousands are joining the hīkoi protesting the bill - which will arrive at Parliament tomorrow. Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley said Seymour is 'inviting civil war' and former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson said it's doing 'great damage'. Seymour responded by saying Shipl...

The Police Minister is giving himself a pass mark one year into his new role, but acknowledges there's work to be done. Last August, he said if the public hadn't started to see a change in public safety within a year of his appointment, he'd resign. Mark Mitchell believes he's delivered, pointing to a three percent reduction in victimisations in the first nine months of the year - compared to the...

Wellington authorities are bracing for big crowds, as up to 30,000 people are expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti marching on Parliament tomorrow. Marchers have walked the length of the North Island in opposition of ACT's Treaty Principles Bill - and the nine-day journey is set to come to an end. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Police Minister Mark Mitchell has conf...

Former Wallabies coach and broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested over allegations of indecent assault. Child Abuse Squad detectives swarmed the 83-year-old's Sydney home today. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Jones has not been charged as of yet, but the allegations go back decades. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are ruing missed opportunities in the second half of their narrow 30-29 loss to France in Paris. Leading 17-10 at halftime, the team allowed 14 unanswered points coming out of the break - including a 50th minute try to French winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey - who pounced on a kick following a loose pass from New Zealand's attack. Sportstalk host Jason Pine unpacked the loss. LISTEN ABOV...

A Canterbury University researcher wants bigger fines to stop prolific speeders. A study has found drivers who have received speeding tickets are three times more likely to be in a crash than those who haven't been ticketed. Speed was a factor in a third of fatal crashes last year.    Canterbury University's Dr Darren Walton says the lowest fee is $30.  "Whether that is a suitable p...

Are you convinced by Razor yet?  Cause I feel you should be, because what Razor has managed to do on this northern tour has been pretty impressive. If the All Blacks beat Italy this weekend - which apparently they will because it’s supposed to be a foregone conclusion - then we can say the All Blacks have come within one point of a clean sweep of the northern tour. Which is remarkable, becaus...

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Good luck to TVNZ.   Good luck to TVNZ trying to convince anyone that they are unbiased, given what's just happened with them in the last week.   I just played you the clip of the Breakfast reporter singing with the organiser of the Hikoi - which I think any right-minded person would interpret as an endorsement of the Hikoi.   I think this should earn her some serious trouble if TVN...

The number of prison officers sacked for misconduct in UK jails has gone up by more than a third on last year. Offences include sex acts with inmates and other inappropriate behaviour and selling drugs and phones.  UK correspondent Gail Downey tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the problem is being put down to young, inexperienced staff with poor vetting and inadequate training.  Plus, one o...

Trump has nominated Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State.   Rubio, an Iran and China hawk who serves on the Senate foreign relations committee, would become one of the most prominent members of Trump’s foreign policy team if confirmed by the Senate next year. He would be the first sitting secretary of state to have been sanctioned by Beijing, meaning he cannot visit China. Rubio sponsored a b...

The Commerce Commission are taking action against One NZ over their ‘100% mobile coverage’ plan and Starlink rollout.  The watchdog believes the advertising campaign breached the Fair Trading Act, saying customers were under the impression that coverage would include data and voice calling – not a text only service.  Tech commentator and Gorilla Tech CEO, Paul Spain tells Heather du Ples...

Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week that was with Heather du Plessis-Allan – including Parliamentary debacle, apology to victims of state care abuse, and Wellington Council’s observer’s first week on the job.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby commentator Paul Allison and sport journalist Jim Kayes join the Sports Huddle to discuss Beauden Barrett getting the number 10 nod over Damien Mckenzie, Tim Southee’s retirement, and the Blues hoarding All Blacks first fives.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have made five changes ahead of the weekend’s test against France.  Beauden Barrett and Cam Roigard have been given the nod at 9 and 10, with Ardie Savea moving to openside.  Former All Black Ben Smith tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Barrett’s experience at 10 will make for a strong start, with Damien Mckenzie bringing good impact from the bench in a game that will need to...

The Government is looking at overhauling its approach to conservation.  The current Conservation Act hasn’t been touched in 37 years.  Proposed changes include charging for access to Department of Conservation land, simplifying rules to make protecting natural areas easier, and reducing red tape for tourism opportunities.  Deputy Director-General Policy and Regulatory Services at De...

Yesterday’s Treaty Principles parliamentary debate caught international attention.  Labour MP Willie Jackson was ejected from Parliament during the debate, and Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended following a haka.  A number of countries have reacted, with Sky News Australia labelling the scenes a “temper tantrum”.  US Fox News attempted a haka of their own.&nbsp...

Parliament is preparing for the arrival of the hīkoi next Tuesday.   And, former National minister for Treaty Negotiations Chris Finlayson believes the Treaty Principles Bill will greatly damage National’s relationship with Māori.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has tapped vaccine-sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr to be US Secretary of Health.   The nomination has prompted widespread criticisms, though Trump says Kennedy “will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!”   US correspondent Dan M...

Black Caps veteran Tim Southee has announced his retirement from test match cricket.   Southee will bring the curtain down on his career after the upcoming series against England, starting on November 28 in Christchurch.  Host of Weekend Sport, Jason Pine tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the series will be a nice way for Southee to finish on home soil.  Meanwhile, the All Blacks have...

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling for local democracy reporting to be expanded to all communities.  The call comes as NZME proposes to cut 14 North Island-based community papers before Christmas. These newspapers collectively serve over 850,000 people.  Local mayors are concerned the closures could negatively impact turnout in next year’s local body elections.  Central...

British news outlet The Guardian will no longer be posting on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) going forward. The news organisation has voiced concerns with the platform's content - and believe the risks now outweigh the benefits. UK correspondent Enda Brady says many in the media industry feel that X has gotten more toxic since Elon Musk bought the platform.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...

US investors are still riding high one week after Donald Trump won the US presidency - but what can they expect long-term? Dow, and S&P, among others are experiencing rapid growth, but experts wonder how long this can last. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.