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The Green Party is doubling down on their calls to encourage Darleen Tana to exit Parliament. A new report from an investigation into alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business has inspired Tana to quit the Greens. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's the right course of action for Tana should step down. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The Australian outback town of Alice Springs has issued a three-night stay-at-home order after a weekend of violent incidents. These include a brawl involving 80 people and a knife attack on a 42-year-old woman. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the factors behind the crime wave are complicated - and it's unlikely the curfew will help. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The NRL has ruled the Warriors should've received a penalty for a late tackle during their golden-point loss to the Bulldogs. Jaeman Salmon has received a two-match ban for dangerous contact on Te Maire Martin in an effort to pressure a field goal attempt. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the issue further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's speculation that Labour is examining the possible benefits of an inheritance tax ahead of its next party conference. The party has reportedly taken inspiration from Ireland, where people are required to pay a 33 percent tax on gifts or inheritances worth more than €335,000 ($558,00 NZD). Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale says there's good arguments for the tax - but it's not without...

The winners of France's snap election may be certain, but deep political divisions means what'll happen next isn't clear. People are celebrating in the streets of France, after left-wing coalition - the New Popular Front - has fended off the far-right National Rally. It's a surprise result, reversing the National Rally's lead in votes last week. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains the unprecedent...

Synlait Milk's future is hanging in the balance ahead of an upcoming vote impacting the company. On Thursday, a shareholders meeting will take place to determine if a $130 million dollar loan from China's Bright Dairy will be approved. Synlait chair George Adams unpacks the significance of the upcoming vote. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is set to deliver its next Monetary Policy Statement regarding the OCR on Wednesday. It's expected the Bank will keep rates on hold for longer, but economists are divided on when the anticipated cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says markets are pricing in cuts, which could come between November to next February.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Housing Minister Chris Bishop is standing up for the Government's new housing policy changes, amid concerns it'll create more problems. Bishop plans to fill urban areas with development land and remove council powers to mandate boundaries and standards.  He acknowledges shoebox apartments aren't ideal for everybody, but more housing is better for Kiwis. "It's about housing choice. We need smaller...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 July 2024, Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick speaks to Francesca Rudkin about THAT report into Darleen Tana, why the Greens wanted Darleen out of the Party and why they're calling on her to resign from Parliament. 40,000 Kiwis each year get their power cut off because they haven't paid their power bills, but Consumer NZ says...

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Nick Leggett from Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party has been calling for disgraced ex-MP Darleen Tana to resign from Parliament altogether after a report detailing alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business was released on Friday. What do we make o...

Disgraced ex-Green MP Darleen Tana says she doesn't accept the findings of the report that's prompted calls for her resignation. Following a months-long investigation into her knowledge of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business, Tana has resigned from the Greens. Political analyst Bryce Edwards says Tana's response today is the only one possible. He says if she wants to fight to st...

Tennis player Lulu Sun's hometown club is confident she'll go all the way at Wimbledon. She's beaten Britain's Emma Raducanu today, making her the first Kiwi woman to make Wimbledon's quarter-finals. Her Te Anau club pulled an all-nighter to watch her compete. Club president Gregory Sheppard says Sun had them on the edge of their seats. "It was quite emotional, actually, there was a few tears shed...

Joe Biden is continuing to insist on staying in the presidential race, despite escalating calls for him to end his re-election campaign.  Four more Democrats currently in Congress have voiced their belief that Biden needs to step down during a recent phone call. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's unclear who could replace Biden at this point in the campaign.  "You have the other Democrats w...

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says it's unclear what path the party will take if Darleen Tana won't resign from Parliament. The party was handed a report on Tana's knowledge of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business on Friday. She's resigned from the party, and the caucus has unanimously requested she also quit Parliament. Tana's released a statement saying she does not accept t...

The Greens are picking up the pieces of another public scandal, after Darleen Tana stepped down. Tana has resigned after a report was delivered discussing claims of migrant exploitation at her husband's business. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has labelled this 'disgraceful'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian police believe the father of three children who died in a Sydney house fire on Sunday is responsible for the tragedy. Four children and their mother survived, but three died - including a 10-month-old. The blaze at Lalor Park is being investigated as domestic violence. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says police still need to follow correct processes. "It is being alleged that...

Surprise grand slam quarter-finalist Lulu Sun is exhausted and keen to recharge her batteries. The New Zealand left hander became the first female qualifier to make the final 8 at Wimbledon in 14 years when she overcame Emma Radacanu in three sets. Sportstalk host Jason Pine unpacks this victory further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's growing calls for power companies to go easier on customers who can't pay their bills. Each year, around 40,000 New Zealanders are disconnected from the power supply for non-payment, according to new data. Consumer NZ's Paul Fuge says people genuinely struggling shouldn't have to ration an essential service. "There needs to be more protections around disconnections and more time for interv...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday July 5 2024, we get the latest from the UK as the Labour Party sweeps to power in the general election.  Heather speaks to both Auckland councillor Richard Hills and Mayor Wayne Brown after the council voted against the government's proposed speed limit changes.  Kelly Martin from South Pacific Pictures speaks about Shortland Stree...

It's thought Shortland Street should make up a big part of TVNZ's new digital strategy. Our longest running soap will drop from airing five nights a week in February, to three. It will now continue with support from NZ On Air and the New Zealand Screen Production Grant. South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive, Kelly Martin told Heather du Plessis-Allan the show is streamed more 20-million times ann...

The Tories have been totally annihilated in the UK election with a colossal victory for Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party.   It's won 392 seats, topping the amount needed to form a majority Government by more than 60 seats.   Meanwhile, controversial Brexit champion Nigel Farage has proved eight times is the charm —finally getting a seat in Clacton— with his right-wing Reform Party scoring four seat...

Christopher Luxon is set to meet the UK’s new Prime Minister next week.   He said in a media standup earlier today that he would work with “every leader the partner countries deliver” and was confident he would have a good relationship with whoever won the election.   Labour’s Keir Starmer has won the election by a landslide, the party having taken over 360 seats.   ZB Senior Political Corresponde...

National pride in the US nears record lows.   The most recent Gallup poll revealed that 41% of respondents considered themselves “extremely proud” to be an American, and an additional 26% said they were very proud.   The downwards slope hit its lowest point in 2020, with only 63% of respondents saying they were very or extremely proud, compared to the years after 9/11, which peaked at 70% in 2003....

Plenty of excitement in Dunedin as the city prepares for tomorrow’s match.   The All Blacks are facing off against England in their first test of 2024 - the first test of Scott Robertson’s tenure as coach.   Jason Pine is broadcasting live from the stadium this weekend, and told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the team picked for this game was pretty predictable, designed to get Razor’s era as coach...

The UK Labour Party has won county's election in a commanding fashion.   The tally of Sir Keir Starmer's party's seats has now topped 360 seats —it needed 326 for a majority— and he will become Prime Minister.   Starmer says they're here to return Britain to the service of working people.   UK Correspondent Peter Anderson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that they’re expecting, based on figures so fa...