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A protester who shared Winston Peters' address on social media says she's only protested outside once.  Actress Acacia O'Connor has been criticised by the Greens for sharing the address - and she's lost her contract for ads for telco One NZ.  She says she doesn't know the person who smashed a window at the Foreign Minister's home last night O'Connor says it's likely protests will continu...

A man who allegedly sprayed up to 50 bullets on police in Sydney’s inner west has been charged with a string of offences. Artemios Mintzas, 60, allegedly shot 'indiscriminately' at passing vehicles, including police vehicles in Croydon Park on Sunday evening. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police revealed there were no drugs involved, nor a clear ideology.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystu...

Silver Ferns interim netball coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is adamant she has no ambitions for the permanent gig. She still wants the role to remain short-term after stepping in for the South African series. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury police will keep monitoring demand in rural areas, after shelving a proposed restructure. It would've replaced some permanent officers, with staff working at 24/7 hubs in Rolleston and Rangiora. Many of the thousand submissions supported the idea, but it was rejected by affected communities. Canterbury District Commander Tony Hill says the feedback showed police can meet demand with cur...

The UK Government has announced the police will be given powers to put conditions on repeat protests. This follows last weekend's pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, which saw almost 500 people arrested. UK correspondent Gail Downey explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week saw the release of some weak economic data out of the US and it's got investors speculating. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce Commission has ruled out an inquiry into airport regulation, for now. Air New Zealand had written to the regulator, saying there was enough 'accumulated evidence and concern' to justify a probe. The Commission has done a 'short, targeted review'. Air New Zealand Head of Regulatory Affairs Kristy McKay revealed why she's pleased with this outcome. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

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! Is it a good idea for the Government to show young people some tough love when it comes to the benefit? Do we think this is the way forward? And is the income threshold too low? Winston Peters is firing back after groups of protest...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 6 October 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Heather about the protesters that keep turning up outside his house night after night. Heather applauds the Government's tough love attitude to unemployed teenagers. The Finance Minister Nicola Willis gets a grilling over ex-RBNZ governor Adrian Orr's $416,000 golden parachute...

Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is in for a significant payday. He resigned in March, following a funding disagreement, with tensions between Treasury, the bank, and the Finance Minister. The central bank's annual report shows Orr will receive a $416,000 restraint of trade payment this month. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she wasn't informed of this until today. "I had been assured t...

On these protesters who've been harassing Winston and his neighbours - even as recently as last night - they really have to call this nonsense off. Turning up at someone's house in the evening, or as the Prime Minister said to Mike this morning, at 11 at night or 4 in the morning is not protesting. That's actually just intimidating. Particularly, I think, in the case of Winston, who I know ha...

The Auckland Business Chamber’s bracing for the new incentive to encourage more teens to join its youth employment programme. It uses its business network to connect them with jobs. Chief Operating Officer Leah Gates says it's tough right now for teens. "And in a tight labour market, they're disproportionately affected and they're competing against more experienced workers." LISTEN ABOVE See omnys...

New research reveals more Kiwi kids are losing out on learning key life skills, with cooking at the top of the list. 77 percent of parents say it's vital for children to learn to cook before they grow up and leave home, but only 21 percent get their kids involved in the kitchen. Just 60 percent of 13-17 year olds can cook three or more meals, according to recent data. LittleCooks tutor Dalene Gour...

People protesting the war in Gaza were back outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home last night.  Winston Peters says they stayed until about 8.30pm, when police moved them along.  The Government's currently progressing a law to make protesting outside someone's home an offence. Peters says they were blasting away about two metres from his front door, and he told the cops he'd had en...

An Auckland courtroom has seen confronting footage of tourists running for their lives during the 2019 eruption of Whakaari-White Island. A coronial inquest is looking into the disaster that killed 22 people and injured 25 - almost all in tour groups. Newstalk ZB reporter Jordan Dunn says this inquest will cover an 'extensive' list of factors. "They're going to be looking at how emergency responde...

The Prime Minister says the Government's resetting expectations for under-25s to not rely on the unemployment benefit. A $1,000 bonus is being introduced for certain young people who stay off the benefit for a year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this announcement isn't anything new, but something needs to be done to encourage young people into work. LISTEN ABOVE See o...

A 60-year-old man's been arrested in Sydney, after a gunman opened fire in the suburb of Croydon Park last night. At least one person was hit and seriously injured - and 16 hurt - with up to 100 shots fired between 7.45 and 9.30pm. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the shooter's motivation remains unknown, but investigations are still ongoing.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list...

There's no further movement on the Silver Ferns coaching saga front. Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline Taurua are stuck in mediation with no resolution in sight. Sportstalk host Jason Pine outlines the situation - and wonders if Taurua will want to return. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diabetes is costing record numbers of Kiwis toes, feet and legs. More than 1200 lower-limb amputations were performed last year alone. Those with type two diabetes - about 95 percent of the diabetes population - are most affected. Diabetes Special Interest Group Head, Simon Speight, says GPs focus on managing symptoms to reduce the need for surgery. "Whether it's the sugar levels, the blood pressu...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 October 2025, the Jewish Council says antisemitism has been normalised across the world after a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester. Budgeting advisers are concerned people can now buy their groceries and petrol on Afterpay - but why is it different than paying by credit card? Taylor Swift's new album drops and we spea...

A view mass layoffs are imminent as the US Federal Government shutdown nears its third day.  Democrats and Republicans failed to get their respective bills through the senate, suspending thousands of government workers without pay.  US President Donald Trump's called it an unprecedented opportunity to slash spending.  US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley told Andrew Dickens layoffs ar...

It's an action packed weekend, with the final clashes of the Rugby Championship and the NRL Grand Final kicking off. Jason Pine joined Andrew Dickens to give his insight into how it'll all play out. Will the All Blacks break their inconsistent streak and claim a second victory over Australia? And who will claim the victory in the NRL - the Broncos or the Storm?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co...

Concerns are being raised now that people can put groceries and petrol on Afterpay.  The popular buy now, pay later scheme is allowing people to buy petrol and grocery items up to $500 without an up-front payment – to be paid back in instalments.  FinCap Senior Policy Advisor Jake Lilley told Andrew Dickens it is a real worry for financial mentors.  He says people are desperate to m...

Prince Harry's legal battle against the Daily Mail continues, and he's dragged William and Kate into the mix. Harry is one of several public figures - including Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Elizabeth Hurley - accusing Associated Newspapers Limited of privacy breaches.  UK correspondent Enda Brady explains the situation further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Move over Murdoch family - there's a new set of media moguls looking to make a name for themselves. Larry Ellison, founder of the software firm Oracle, and his son David are orchestrating media deals which could see them owning big names like CNN, Paramount and TikTok. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.