Best Steph Watts Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025 1:37:49

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 5 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Paul Bloxham: Are we on track to become a rockstar economy again? 6:51

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HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to consider the question, will New Zealand ever be a rockstar economy again? The phrase 'survive until 25' promised economic prosperity this year, but in reality little growth was seen. But, Bloxham says the key is to "aspire to try and be a rock star." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co…

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The Huddle: Syrup suckers, NZ20 League concerns, and Etzebeth's suspension 9:55

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Tonight on The Sports Huddle sports journalist Nathan Limm and Jeff McTainsh from Sky Sport joined in on a discussion about the sports issues of the week - and more! TVNZ cricket commentator Scotty Stevenson called Christ College students 'syrup suckers' on live TV. Was he out of line? A proposed cricket league is causing a stir. Are former cricket…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa Kingi's reinstatement and our failed flag change 6:15

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Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been reinstated to Te Pāti Māori, for now, after she took her expulsion from the party to court. A leaked phone call between European leaders shows confidence in Trump's loyalty to Ukraine is not str…

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Graeme Edgler: Legal expert says Kapa Kingi's reinstatement is likely temporary 4:02

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Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s membership of Te Pāti Māori has been reinstated after she took her expulsion from the party to court. Although, the decision is an interim measure ahead of a substantive hearing on February 2, where legal expert Graeme Edgler believes her reinstatement will be reversed. Edgler told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "ultimately, if Te…

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Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on arrested January 6 pipe bomber and more boat strikes 3:11

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In 2021, the night before the infamous January 6 insurrection, bombs were placed at Democratic National Convention and Republican headquarters. Police were able to deactivate the bombs, but, until now, the culprit was a mystery. On December 4, the FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man, Brian Cole Jr., for the crime. And, the US continues to targe…

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TJ Raphael on the Liberty Godparent Trap and the Cost of Coercion 37:17

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TJ Raphael, host of the series Liberty Lost, joins Mike to investigate the "Liberty Godparent Home"—a facility on Liberty University's campus where pregnant teens were allegedly pressured into adoption under the guise of spiritual redemption—and discuss why the financial incentives of the "adoption industrial complex" often cause the promise of ope…

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Turning Down the Heat Understanding & Managing Hot Flashes in Perimenopause with Dr. Christine Hart Kress, Dr. Aoife Dr. O'Sullivan, & Dr. Rebbecca Hertel 1:00:33

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with othe…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is taking long summer breaks a cause for concern? 2:11

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Here's a question for you... is our summer holiday too long? Are we going to the beach and staying away from the office for too long? There's a chap called Toss Grumley who thinks so, he's written a column about it. He's a young mover and shaker, business advisor, director, investor in multiple New Zealand entities. He reckons that our summer break…

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Edna Brady: UK Correspondent on German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier's royal visit 3:40

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German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier is currently visiting the UK, marking the first UK state visit by a German head of state in decades. "The overriding two themes from this state visit is the brilliant relationship between Berlin and London now, and strength and solidarity for Ukraine from these two countries," UK Correspondent Edna Brady tol…

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The Huddle: Are New Zealand's summer breaks too long? 7:51

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Tonight on The Huddle broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We could be looking at the next Netball scandal... at NZ Cricket. A bunch of ex Black Caps have signed an open letter highly critical of a new independent T20 competition. What d…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025 1:38:53

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook Australia New Zealand CEO says under-16 ban will be 'new normal' 3:54

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Next week a social media ban for anyone under-16 will take effect in Australia. Some Meta accounts have already been deleted as the deadline looms. Former Facebook Australia New Zealand CEO Stephen Scheeler told Heather du Plessis-Allan he believes an under-16 ban will become the 'new normal'. "Now there are benefits to social media for many teens …

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA president on secondary school teachers agreeing to pay deal 1:45

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Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) members voted to accept the Governments recent pay offer, officially bringing an end to the striking... for now. The settlement includes a 4.6 percent pay increase over two years, and increased allowances for teachers who have management roles or other special responsibilities. PPTA president Chris Abercrom…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa-Kingi's day in court 5:42

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Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Expelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was heard by Justice Radich in the Wellington High Court in regard to her interim injunction against Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended the IKEA …

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Paul Koraua: Forsyth Barr retail analyst on IKEA's projected market presence 3:21

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Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA opened in Auckland today with a more mild turnout than expected. But, as customers are expected to flock to the new store in the weeks leading up to Christmas, questions over it's potential market domination arise. Forsyth Barr retail analyst Paul Koraua believes IKEA may put positive pressure on other compani…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on keeping gas in the country and the rising tobacco black-market 3:53

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Australia has announced plans to force gas companies to keep more fuel onshore. The Labor Government is set to announce an east coast gas reservation scheme in the coming weeks with the hopes it will lower gas and energy prices in the country. Meanwhile, raising tobacco prices has come back to bite the Government as the black market grows exponenti…

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Carol Shepherd: Retirement Village Residents Council spokesperson on financial rights changes 4:01

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The Government announced some changes to retirement villages today following thousands of submissions. The changes aim to support residents by giving the villages a specific timeframe of 12 months to repay residents after they vacate a unit. Until now there was no repayment deadline. Retirement Village Residents Council spokesperson Carol Shepherd …

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Rachel McCarthy James on Axe Murder, Salad Spinners, and the Hat-Brim Line 37:25

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True crime historian Rachel McCarthy James joins to talk about Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder, tracing humanity's relationship between axe and skull, where questions about Axe-related word play are axed and answered. Then the show pivots to how algorithms elevate the most loathed spokespeople on every hot-button issue, from Riley Gaines to Jasm…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Bank of England warning of a "sharp correction" in the value of major tech companies 4:25

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Former Prince Andrew will get to stay in the Royal Lodge for another year, but likely won't receive compensation for the early termination of his lease. A shipment of German ammunition, thought to be 20,000 rounds, has been stolen from a delivery lorry after the driver for a civilian transport company left his truck in an unguarded parking lot. The…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coster did nothing wrong, but still had to go 1:54

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In the end, I think Andrew Coster had to go. Look, you realize he's won a big victory today, don't you? Cause it's a big admission from the Public Service commissioner today that Andrew Coster didn't do anything wrong himself. He hadn't committed any personal wrongdoing and it's a big admission also that there was no cover-up. And the reason that i…

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The Huddle: Andrew Coster, school lunches, and WOFs 9:09

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Tonight on The Huddle Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Andrew Coster has quit his role as CEO of the Social Investment Agency. He'll get paid three months notice, like a few other high profile servants who have recently "resigned". Are you un…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025 1:39:26

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on Andrew Coster's resignation 2:53

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Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from his position as CEO of the Social Investment Agency following an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into how police handled complaints against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said the result was 'appropriate', but shared p…

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Leo Molloy: Retired vet on $23K fine for breaching name suppression 3:43

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In 2021 retired veterinarian and ex-mayoral candidate Leo Molloy was convicted for knowingly publishing a name in breach of a suppression. In a forum on the NZ Premier Racing Community’s website called “Main Street Cafe” Molloy made a post identifying Jesse Kempson as Grace Millane's killer before he was publicly named. The Veterinary Council is no…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Treasury review of state asset ownership 5:25

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Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from his role as the CEO of the Social Investment Agency amid an inquiry into his involvement in the McSkimming case. The Treasury is over halfway through a review of state asset…

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David Seymour: Heather du Plessis-Allan grills the Deputy Prime Minister on the school lunch debacle 5:43

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Accusations of mouldy school lunches from Haeata Community Campus has caused much back and forth between principal Peggy Burrows and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour as blame is passed around. In an effort to get to the bottom of who is telling the truth Heather du Plessis-Allan grilled Seymour about the facts of the situation. LISTEN ABOVE See …

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Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025 1:37:49

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Paul Bloxham: Are we on track to become a rockstar economy again? 6:51

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The Huddle: Syrup suckers, NZ20 League concerns, and Etzebeth's suspension 9:55

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa Kingi's reinstatement and our failed flag change 6:15

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Graeme Edgler: Legal expert says Kapa Kingi's reinstatement is likely temporary 4:02

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Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on arrested January 6 pipe bomber and more boat strikes 3:11

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TJ Raphael on the Liberty Godparent Trap and the Cost of Coercion 37:17

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Turning Down the Heat Understanding & Managing Hot Flashes in Perimenopause with Dr. Christine Hart Kress, Dr. Aoife Dr. O'Sullivan, & Dr. Rebbecca Hertel 1:00:33

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is taking long summer breaks a cause for concern? 2:11

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Edna Brady: UK Correspondent on German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier's royal visit 3:40

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The Huddle: Are New Zealand's summer breaks too long? 7:51

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Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025 1:38:53

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Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook Australia New Zealand CEO says under-16 ban will be 'new normal' 3:54

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA president on secondary school teachers agreeing to pay deal 1:45

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa-Kingi's day in court 5:42

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Paul Koraua: Forsyth Barr retail analyst on IKEA's projected market presence 3:21

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on keeping gas in the country and the rising tobacco black-market 3:53

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Carol Shepherd: Retirement Village Residents Council spokesperson on financial rights changes 4:01

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Rachel McCarthy James on Axe Murder, Salad Spinners, and the Hat-Brim Line 37:25

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Bank of England warning of a "sharp correction" in the value of major tech companies 4:25

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coster did nothing wrong, but still had to go 1:54

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The Huddle: Andrew Coster, school lunches, and WOFs 9:09

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Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025 1:39:26

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Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on Andrew Coster's resignation 2:53

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Leo Molloy: Retired vet on $23K fine for breaching name suppression 3:43

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Treasury review of state asset ownership 5:25

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David Seymour: Heather du Plessis-Allan grills the Deputy Prime Minister on the school lunch debacle 5:43