Best Allan Nicol Podcasts (2024)

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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on government's plan to change gun laws by 2026 4:40

1h ago4:40

4:40

The government will change the Arms Act by 2026 - as part of its planned firearms reforms. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said New Zealand’s gun laws had been in place for over four decades. McKee told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We want to remove NZ Police from the administration, regulation and policymaking of firearms.” She said this will…

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Seg 11 - Closing the Rain Delay Radio 9:59

17m ago9:59

9:59

Like the umpires (apparently), we get to go home. While we don't know what tonight brings, we give our final predictions for Florida vs. Texas A&M.By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 10 - Final Countdown 9:03

20m ago9:03

9:03

Do we hold out for later tonight, or do we punt things down to Sunday? Options are dwindling...as well as your time to grab a Father's Day gift.By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 2 - Sniffing the Air 9:30

14m ago9:30

9:30

Injury updates, weather updates, and sniffing for rain. Also, we play some "Guess the Lines" for college football.By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 3 - Brainstorms Before the Storms 9:46

11m ago9:46

9:46

Delay on the way? We start prepping some topics in case we have to return... Also, thank you Twitter weather reports! Hopefully, snow.By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 4 - We Are Back! 11:39

11m ago11:39

11:39

With the rain delay for Florida vs. Texas A&M, we dive into topics like movies and favorite conspiracy theories. Woohoo!By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 5 - We Make Scents of Things 14:12

25m ago14:12

14:12

We give our takes on Netflix's upcoming Receiver documentary, and Josh gives his takes on players' smells.By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 6 - New Rain Delay Game 10:23

25m ago10:23

10:23

Let's take a moment to play "Guess the Network" for the upcoming Husker football schedule.By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 8 - No Weather Answers BUT Husker Questions 12:25

26m ago12:25

12:25

What would it mean for UNL if they proved themselves and became "good"? What would recruiting look like?By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 9 - Close the Door! 11:54

26m ago11:54

11:54

The storm is here! As we brace, why does it seem like the British can't handle the heat?By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 7 - Umpires Go Hone 6:51

27m ago6:51

6:51

As the umpires apparently return to their hotels, we talk about Friday Night Lights Camp.By 1620 The Zone

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Seg 1 - Kentucky Makes History 6:55

12m ago6:55

6:55

Walking into walk-offs and Kentucky's victory against NC State, we start the show with some incredible baseball.By 1620 The Zone

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Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2024 1:40:47

2h ago1:40:47

1:40:47

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 June 2024, the Government has committed to completely overhauling our gun laws. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee tells Heather what she wants to change. Health NZ's Chief People Officer explains why a hiring freeze across his organisation is needed to save money urgently …

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Hungary's fine from the European Union 4:51

2h ago4:51

4:51

The European Union's top court has fined Hungary €200m ($400m NZD) for failing to follow asylum policies. The court will also penalise Hungary €1m a day until it changes its policy. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “Hungary is a big recipient of funds from the E.U.” Grey said “The E.U is annoyed with Budapest as they’re in …

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's NZ visit 5:18

2d ago5:18

5:18

New Zealanders could soon find it easier to travel to China after yesterday's bilateral meeting between Christopher Luxon and Li Qiang. It was the first meeting of a New Zealand Prime Minister and Chinese Premier on New Zealand soil since 2017. Li Qiang has agreed to extend China's unilateral visa-free treatment to New Zealand, following similar ag…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on the previous government's relationship with farmers 5:40

2d ago5:40

5:40

Labour's leader has revealed the previous Government had a major relationship breakdown with the agriculture sector at the end of its term in Government. Speaking to the Country from Fieldays, Chris Hipkins said he was at the event to listen to the concerns of farmers. Senior Political Correspondent, Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan farmer…

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Soumil Singh: 'NZ's smartest teen' on his new AI startup 5:01

21m ago5:01

5:01

In 2016, NZ Herald ran the headline: ‘Is Soumil Singh New Zealand’s smartest teen?’ Singh was Hamilton Boys High School’s Dux – now he’s a Harvard grad, with a $6 million A.I start-up in New York City. Singh told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The landscape for investing in tech start-ups is good – and so’s AI.” He said “I had the itch to go to Harvard …

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Friday Sports Huddle: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentators Paul Allison and Elliot Smith on Black Caps 10:23

9h ago10:23

10:23

On the Sports Huddle this evening: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentators Elliott Smith and Paul Allison. The Black Caps lost to West Indies in Thursday’s crucial T20 pool game in Trinidad and Tobago – so they won’t make it to the knockout phase of the tournament. Paul Allison told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he’s disappointed in the Black Caps loss, giv…

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Cory Jane: Hurricanes Assistant Coach on Super Rugby playoffs 4:15

7m ago4:15

4:15

The Hurricanes will host The Chiefs tomorrow night for tomorrow’s semifinal at Sky Stadium. Hurricanes Captain, Brad Shields, is one of only two remaining players from their winning 2016 side. Hurricanes Assistant Coach Cory Jane told Heather du Plessis-Allan “The excitement of having a semifinal at home doesn’t secure a win - but it’s exciting to …

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Andrew Slater: Health New Zealand Chief People Officer on recruitment freeze for non-frontline workers 2:30

6m ago2:30

2:30

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has implemented a freeze on hiring for all non-frontline roles – to bring down spending. This will include all hospital roles that are not patient-facing, and all public health roles that are not community-facing. Health New Zealand Chief People Officer, Andrew Slater, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “That pause is lik…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on the 40th anniversary of Muldoon' snap election 6:32

10m ago6:32

6:32

Today marks 40 years since Robert Muldoon’s snap election – and Barry Soper recounts the former Prime Minister’s drunken media interview. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “He was absolutely incoherent.” “The Governor General, David Beattie, had to take over the interview, while Muldoon was bundled into his LT…

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on United States-Ukraine security agreement 3:29

2h ago3:29

3:29

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement on Thursday – stating it’s a milestone in relations between their countries, G7 leaders have also agreed to a $50 billion USD loan to help Ukraine in its conflict. Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as coll…

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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host on the Super Rugby semifinals this weekend 2:15

2h ago2:15

2:15

The Blues face The Brumbies tonight at Eden Park, for The Super Rugby semifinal. The Blues have already beaten Canberra team this season – a major 46-7 win at Eden Park in April. Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan “No Australian side has ever come to New Zealand and won a playoff game.” Piney said “Hurricanes will have the …

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John Barnett: Former South Pacific Pictures Boss on whether the Film Commission is funding the right projects 4:51

1h ago4:51

4:51

The Taxpayers Union has said that the New Zealand Film Commission needs to stop giving out film subsidies – because they’re not good value. According to numbers compiled by former boss of South Pacific Pictures, John Barnett, the Film Commission has spent a whopping $88 million of taxpayer money on 54 movies over the last few years. However, they o…

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Heather du Plessis Allan: Roger Douglas is right - we have too much debt 2:46

8m ago2:46

2:46

Today is 40 years to the day since Rob Muldoon called the snap election. Which then, of course, led to his defeat. Which then, of course, led to the incoming Labour Government, realised we were nearly broke as a country. Which then led to them embarking on the most amazing set of reforms which they do not get enough credit for to this day - and get…

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Content/What's For Dinner? - 12 17:34

2d ago17:34

17:34

Have a great night!By 1620 The Zone

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US Open Memories - 11 10:31

6m ago10:31

10:31

The best part about memories is making them. We give you the final results for the first round of the US Open and share some of our favorite memories of the event.By 1620 The Zone

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What We're Missing - 10 17:20

20m ago17:20

17:20

Josh and Schaef wonder what we might be missing in a world without college football divisionsBy 1620 The Zone

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The Mediocre B1G - 9 14:06

2d ago14:06

14:06

Josh and Schaef talk about the B1G and how they split their funds.By 1620 The Zone

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NFL Offseason Takes - 8 16:15

9m ago16:15

16:15

We see how Schaef is feeling about his favorite team so far this off-season, reminisce past seasons, and talk about some other teams ahead of the season.By 1620 The Zone