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Local, national and international interviews with activists on human rights, civil liberties and animal welfare issues. The show has been on air since the late 1980s.
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In its 35th year, this award-winning program keeps farmers, ranchers and agri-business professionals informed. This program focuses on the cutting-edge issues of farming. Advances in technology farming with GPS and satellite imagery technology, use of drones and advancements in infield communications, Crop and Soil Sciences, new crop varieties, changes in tillage, new soil treatment options in addition to farm human interest stories. Host of the show is Lorrie Boyer who is motivated by an in ...
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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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Australia Fails Indigenous Targets, Rio Tinto Profits Plunge 22%, Google Cancels Concert Over Law, Ex-Police Officer Charged in Abuse Case, and more...
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(0:10): Australia Failing Indigenous Targets: Incarceration and Suicide Rates Highlight Urgent Need for Action (2:13): Rio Tinto's Profits Plunge 22% Amid Weak Iron Ore Prices, Cyclones Disrupt Operations (4:31): Google Cancels Parliament Concert Amid New Australian Law Banning YouTube for Under-16s (6:34): Ex-Police Officer Charged in Disturbing C…
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump expressing interest in leading Scotland
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President Donald Trump's flown back to the US after a brief visit to Scotland, but he's revealed he's not done with the region just yet. Trump expressed interest in leading Scotland after he's done with America - and said Scotland was full of 'fine people'. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's important not to underestimate Trump - given how the l…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can expect for the second half of 2025
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2025 is nearly halfway over - and it's been a memorable one for the markets so far. Between new developments in AI, ongoing economic uncertainty and Donald Trump's string of tariff announcements, investors have had to contend with a lot of unique factors. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further - and reveals what investors can expect for th…
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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the latest Farmer Confidence survey
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The latest Farmer Confidence survey shows farmers are seeing one of the highest lifts in confidence in recent memory. The July survey shows the rural mood has improved significantly this year, rebounding from record lows 12 months ago. The Country's Hamish McKay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Huddle: Did Emergency Management go overboard with the alerts?
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Did Emergency Management go overboard with their alerts regarding the tsunami? Or is it better to be safe than sorry? The Chief of Navy has ordered Kiwi sailors to stop drinking irresponsib…
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Dr Will Barker: Mint Innovation CEO on the company securing $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover
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An Auckland company is part of a consortium which has secured nearly $18 million in UK Government funding to help Jaguar Land Rover recycle old EV batteries. Mint Innovation, along with LiBatt Recycling and Warwick University, will help develop technology to extract lithium, nickel and cobalt from used batteries. Mint Innovation CEO Dr Will Barker …
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 31 July 2025, Civil Defence Director John Price has defended emergency warnings sent out across the country - and says there continues to be a tsunami risk. Minister for Defence and Intelligence, Judith Collins, explains why the FBI is opening its own office in Wellington. Oil an…
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Here's my concern about the emergency alerts
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So the national emergency alarm that bugged a nation was the big talking point in New Zealand today. There's a million stories about the alarm, and here's mine: The first alarm yesterday afternoon at 4:30pm I welcomed. I'd been out and about and didn't know about the Russian earthquake. So I looked up the story and quickly ascertained there were ho…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the Government overturning the 2018 oil and gas ban
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The Government crossed the final hurdle of overturning the oil and gas exploration ban as of today. The bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support and the opposition parties opposed. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie has voiced support for this change. "We've all felt the effect of an energy shortage over the last c…
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Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister commends Navy Chief's crackdown on irresponsible drinking
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A former Defence Minister is commending the Navy Chief's stance on irresponsible drinking. A directive from Rear Admiral Garin Golding points to multiple alcohol-related incidents in the past month at various levels, domestically and internationally. It says alcohol undermines health, wellbeing and decision-making across the Navy. Current Defence M…
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Members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association heard from association leaders about beneficial tax extensions and market trade at the recent summer meeting.
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Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the FBI opening a new office in Wellington
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There's a new strengthening of the partnership between our police and security agencies and the FBI. The bureau is opening a stand alone office in Wellington, meaning they're established in all Five Eyes countries. Minister for Defence, SIS and GCSB Judith Collins says it will work on combating terrorism, organised crime, and foreign intelligence t…
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John Price: Civil Defence Director defends use of emergency alert system
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The cautionary handling of the effects of Russia's earthquake, which triggered tsunami phone alerts and some coastal evacuation, has been further explained. The 8.8 magnitude quake shunted tsunami waves across the Pacific - the largest to hit our shores, landing on the Chatham Islands at 51 centimetres. Unpredictable currents are expected to contin…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government repealing the oil and gas ban
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Oil and gas exploration is once again allowed in New Zealand. Coalition parties voted to overturn the ban introduced by the previous Government to strong resistance from all opposition parties. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls wonders what this means for investors - and if they'll want to commit to New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia taking AU$16 billion off student loans
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Australia's parliament on Thursday passed a law to cut student loans by 20 percent - removing over AU$16 billion in debt for 3 million people. During this year's election, Labor made cutting student debt a key election promise, framing it as a measure to ease living costs and tackle intergenerational inequality. Australian correspondent Murray Olds…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps potentially missing the 2028 Olympics
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The Black Caps are in danger of missing out on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It’s understood the International Cricket Council has opted to use a regional qualifying format to select the six teams to contest the men’s T20 tournament. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains why the side may not make the cut. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystu…
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Bernie Wanden: Horowhenua mayor on the Government keeping tabs on local council spending
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The Government's keeping tabs on how much councils are spending and where the money's going. Yearly performance metrics are out for each council, showing rates rises, revenue, debt levels, expenditure, and whether the budget's balanced. Monitoring comes as the Government considers a rates cap. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden says successive years of…
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Australia's Orbital Rocket Launch Fails, Queensland Teachers Strike for Pay, Earthquake Rattles Western Australia, Sydney Prepares for Heavy Rain, and more...
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(0:10): Australia's First Orbital Rocket Launch in 50 Years Fails, But Paves Way for Future Success (2:29): Queensland Teachers Launch Major Strike Over Pay, Warn of Ongoing Action Amid Critical Shortages (4:45): 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Western Australia, No Major Damage Reported (6:39): Sydney Braces for Heavy Rain and Chilly Weather Amid…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Israel criticising UK PM Keir Starmer's plan to recognise Palestine as a state
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The UK and France both vowed to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire, but Israel has voiced opposition to this proposal. Prime Minister Netanyahu has accused UK PM Keir Starmer of 'appeasement' following the announcement. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer remains committed to the move. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government giving a green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank
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The Government has given the green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank. The bank now has the opportunity to raise up to $500 million from investors. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the deal further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the US labour market softening
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After years of a historically strong labour market, there are now growing signs of softening beneath the surface. Work opportunities in the US are dwindling amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with the Trump administration's policies contributing to high unemployment figures. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explains further. LISTEN AB…
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The Huddle: Do we agree with Australia banning under-16s from YouTube?
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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The UK is threatening Israel with recognising the state of Palestine if it doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Is this a terrible bargaining chip - or you do what you've…
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is it really the Government's fault the gang numbers cracked the 10,000 mark?
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You know that story about the gang numbers cracking the 10,000 mark? That's classic gotcha politics, isn't it? It doesn't count when the number is 9,999, but once it hits 10,000 - or in this case, 10,009 - it's a thing, and it's the Government's fault. Is it the Government's fault though? I mean, should we actually be angry at Mark Mitchell for thi…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why she's given the green light for a partial privatisation of Kiwibank. Air NZ has a new CEO. His name is Nikhil Ravishankar and Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley tells Heather what we can read into the appointment. Australia will …
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses
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The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have warned that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges risks hitting small businesses with higher costs. Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, acknowledged that the Government was trying to protect consumers from additional fees - but voiced concerns about what this ban could …
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A break down on what is going on with end beef products and consumer trends.
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John Minto: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa chair on the impact of recognising Palestinian statehood
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Wider global recognition of Palestine is within sight - but it's unclear how much weight that will carry. The UK and France plan to join many national already recognising Palestinian statehood in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire. Our Government has joined others supporting a two-state solution and is open to recognising Palestine - in…
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