Best Dr Heather McKee Podcasts (2024)

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK doctors striking on the hottest day of the year 4:11

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Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year. British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute. It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country wi…

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Meridian Energy's Investor Day data 3:46

4h ago3:46

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Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market. New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements. LISTEN ABOV…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on BNZ challenging Gloriavale over use of banking services 3:41

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Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services. BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Justice Minister introducing tougher sentencing laws 6:27

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Tougher sentencing laws are on the way for offenders. The Justice Minister has outlined a suite of reforms to be introduced into Parliament in the next few months. Situations where victims are working alone, including dairies, will now be considered an aggravating factor in sentencing, and reductions for mitigating factors will be capped at 40 perc…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Julian Assange returning to Australia as a free man 4:26

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will land in Canberra this evening a free man, having pleaded guilty and being sentenced for espionage with no more time to serve. It related to a single charge of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US National Defence documents. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Assange will likely come out of this wit…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2024 1:40:15

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 26 June 2024, people in Hawke's Bay are again being hit by "catastrophic" flooding. Civil Defence Minister Mark Mitchell, and the mayors of Wairoa and Hastings speak with Heather. Triple murderer Lauren Dickason has today been sentenced to 18 years for killing her three daughter…

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The Huddle: Are tougher sentencing reforms the way to go? 9:41

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Lauren Dickason has been sentenced for 18 years after admitting responsibility for killing her three daughters. Was this a fair outcome? Justice Mininster Paul Goldsmith has unveiled some new sentenci…

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Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study (1) 4:32

6h ago4:32

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New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study says 18 percent of business leaders feel like their companies are thriving, 34 percent feel more optimistic about the future and 53 percent anticipate revenue growth. 2degrees Chief Business Officer Andr…

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Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study 4:32

6h ago4:32

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New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study says 18 percent of business leaders feel like their companies are thriving, 34 percent feel more optimistic about the future and 53 percent anticipate revenue growth. 2degrees Chief Business Officer Andr…

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Rachel Brooking: Labour MP urges the Government to release a list of projects that applied to be fast-tracked 4:21

6h ago4:21

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Labour's environment spokesperson has called for the Government to front up about the kinds of projects aiming to be fast-tracked under new legislation. Under the new legislation, anyone who wanted to get a project fast-tracked had the opportunity to submit an application by the end of April 2024. Labour's Rachel Brooking says the public deserves t…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government unveiling new changes to sentencing laws 4:04

6h ago4:04

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The Justice Minister has announced a suite of changes designed to clamp down on criminals. These measures include capping sentence discounts at 40 percent, making serious retail crime an aggravating factor, and encouraging cumulative sentencing for offences committed on bail or parole. Minister Paul Goldsmith says more judges have applied discounts…

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Blake Benny: ZB reporter on Lauren Dickason being sentenced for the murder of her three daughters 3:04

7h ago3:04

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Lauren Dickason could be freed this decade after murdering her three daughters in Timaru in September 2021. She's been given three concurrent 18-year sentences today, with no minimum non-parole period. She'll be eligible for parole in six years. ZB court reporter Blake Benny says Dickason will begin her sentence in a secure mental health facility. …

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Simeon Brown: Energy Minister launches investigation into Northland pylon collapse and power outage 2:43

7h ago2:43

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The Energy Minister says there are clear signs of a communications failure at Transpower. Simeon Brown's given officials 12-weeks to report back on investigations into a transmission tower toppling last week leaving thousands in Northland without power. Brown says there was a significant lack of information last Thursday after the pylon fell. "Ther…

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Craig Little and Sandra Hazlehurst: Wairoa and Hastings mayors on the torrential rain impacting the region 3:37

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Heavy rain and high tides are set to tear through the East Coast, and locals have been warned to take cover. States of local emergency continue for the Wairoa District and the Hastings Heretaunga Ward, after torrential rain has closed roads across Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti. Wairoa looks to have fared the worst, with 100 homes flooded and 130 peopl…

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Mark Mitchell: Emergency Response Minister on the storm battering the East Coast 3:18

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Officials say Wairoa has had the worst of the storm battering the East Coast. States of emergency have been declared in the Wairoa District and Heretaunga Ward, with torrential rain closing roads and caused hundreds of evacuations overnight. Heavy rain warnings have lifted for Tairawhiti, but continue until 11pm in Hawke's Bay. Wairoa is cut off by…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Princess Anne being hospitalised after suspected mishap with a horse 4:15

1d ago4:15

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Princess Anne is the latest royal with a health issue after suffering minor head injuries thought to be caused by a horse. It's believed the Princess was kicked by a horse while walking on her Gloucestershire estate on Sunday night. UK correspondent Enda Brady says she's been hospitalised - but she's in good spirits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…

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Oliver Mander: Shareholders' Association Chief Executive on the Warehouse's CEO's pay-out eclipsing falling shares 4:12

1d ago4:12

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There's concerns that the Warehouse's top level salaries don't match the company's declining performance. The Warehouse Group's shares fell to a record low of $0.97 after forecasting earnings would fall at least 64 percent year-on-year. Former chief executive Nick Grayston was paid $2.79 million, out-earning his retail counterparts in the 2023 fina…

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Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on Synlait asking shareholders for multi-million dollar lifeline 2:34

1d ago2:34

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Struggling dairy manufacturer Synlait has asked shareholders to vote in favour of a $130 million lifeline from Chinese shareholder Bright Dairy. The company said a2′s vote would be influential in deciding if the critical shareholder loan needed to pay off bank debt due July 15 went ahead. The Country's Rowena Duncum says the situation's looking dir…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on employment confidence dropping in latest report 3:00

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Kiwis’ confidence in the job market took a dive over the past three months, according to a survey conducted for Westpac. The bank reported its confidence index, which measures responses to five questions related to employment prospects, fell by 13 points to 91.4 in the June quarter. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why less peopl…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Parliamentary debate about ferries 5:07

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A political blame game around Cook Strait ferries. KiwiRail, Maritime New Zealand, and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are all investigating Interislander's Aratere, which ran aground on Friday after experiencing steering issues. The Government pulled the plug on new mega-ferries and upgraded portside infrastructure, soon after taki…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2024 1:40:11

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 June 2024, the Government will extend its Covid inquiry to cover lockdowns, vaccine mandates and efficacy. Things get heated when Associate Minister Nicole McKee tells Heather why she had to water down her Three Strikes bill so much. NZ Rugby has posted a $8.9 million dollar ne…

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The Huddle: How necessary is a second Covid inquiry? 8:52

1d ago8:52

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Government relations consultant Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has announced a second Covid inquiry into the economic and societal impacts of lockdowns, restrictions and vaccine mandates. Is this necessary?…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the company posting an $8.9 million loss for 2023 6:25

1d ago6:25

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New Zealand Rugby has posted an $8.9 million dollar net loss for 2023 - the second deficit in a row. Although spending was reduced from the year prior, a drop in broadcast and match day revenue in a World Cup year saw income fall by $3 million to $268 million dollars. NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson says there's work to be done for the future. "What we'…

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Andrew Bydder: Hamilton Councillor defends expletive-laden comments directed at neighbouring council 3:17

1d ago3:17

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Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder is on the defence, after delivering an expletive-laden rant to a neighbouring council. In a letter directed at Waipā District Council, Bydder used derogatory language to voice his displeasure with the placement of a third bridge in Cambridge. He has since claimed he tried to be polite to the council - but it n…

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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's revamped Three-Strikes regime 5:26

1d ago5:26

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An Associate Justice Minister is urging the public to submit on proposed three-strike laws. A Bill to reinstate the sentencing is being introduced to Parliament today, but it won't include sentences under two years. Minister Nicole McKee says it is fit for purpose. "I think that we need to go harsh and hard on our criminals, especially those seriou…

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David Shoebridge: Australian Green Party senator ahead of Julian Assange's return to the country 2:29

1d ago2:29

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There's hope WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be back in Australia by the week's end. Wikileaks says the 52-year-old has left a UK prison, after reaching a deal with US authorities. The BBC is reporting Assange was likely to plead guilty to a charge of conspiracy to obtain and disclose US national defence information, in a deal giving him free…

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Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the Government's planned second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry 3:55

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Key figures in our Covid-19 response could have to give evidence publicly for phase two of the Government inquiry. Its focus is vaccine efficacy and safety, Auckland and Northland's extended lockdowns and the disruption to health, education, and business. Phase One examined the lessons learned from the pandemic. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm weirdly grateful for the Government's cancer drugs stuff-up 1:47

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I think we can all see the Nats stuffed up the 13 cancer drugs announcement on so many levels. They should never have promised specific drugs, that's Pharmac's job. But having promised them for the first year, they shouldn't have then broken that promise by leaving them out of the Budget. And then, it's never really a good look if you finally get d…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Julian Assange's return to Australia following prison release 3:59

1d ago3:59

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It's been confirmed Julian Assange will return to Australia after being released from prison. The Wikileaks founder was charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information - and spent seven years in Ecuador's London Embassy, and five in a British prison. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Assange is set to return to A…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson's Achilles injury flaring up again 3:55

1d ago3:55

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Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to the re-emergence of an old Achilles tendon injury. The 33-year-old was sidelined last month through a combination of the achilles issue, as well as a pectoral muscle strain. He returned in Round 15 before suffering a hamstring strain in last weekend's heavy loss to the…

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Sunil Kaushal: Waitakere Indian Association President on the high student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants 4:04

1d ago4:04

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There's concerns the India-New Zealand relationship could be strained by the high number of student visa rejections. Immigration NZ figures show applications between October 1 2023 and May 6 2024 for student visas by Indian nationals had an approval rate of 47 percent. The Immigration Minister has claimed it's not 'blanked geographic discrimination…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU and China gearing up for further talks about EV tariffs 3:15

2d ago3:15

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Top officials from both the EU and China have spoken about controversial EV tariffs over the weekend - and agreed to further talks. The call marks the first time the two sides have agreed to negotiate since the EU threatened China with electric vehicle tariffs of up to 38 percent. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is a positive step forward. LI…

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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the problems impacting New Zealand's infrastructure 3:48

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It's been a bad week for infrastructure incidents, with increased pressure on the Government to find a solution. Between a Defence Force plane breaking down, a toppled power pylon wiping out Northland's power and the grounding of an Interislander ferry, concern is growing about a potential disaster. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explain…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government offering up additional funding for 54 new medicines 4:48

2d ago4:48

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Pharmac's getting a funding boost for new cancer drugs in a pre-commitment from next year's Budget. The Government's announced money for up to 26 cancer treatments, in an overall package of up to 54 new medicines. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the incident that locked down an Adelaide mall 3:48

2d ago3:48

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Two teens have been arrested after they got into a brawl at a mall in Adelaide. Police received reports of two groups of young males fighting in the food court and some people in the group were allegedly carrying weapons. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the alert locking down the mall was reminiscent of the recent attack at Bondi Junction…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2024 1:40:37

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 24 June 2024, the Government has confirmed more than 50 new medicines will be funded, including some of the cancer drugs National promised before the election. So is Pharmac really still independent? Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather she's going to try get by without hav…

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The Huddle: How will a documentary about Jacinda Ardern be received? 9:12

2d ago9:12

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson-Willis PR and Child Fund chief executive Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's been revealed that last week's power outage in Northland was caused by too many nuts being removed from the legs of a pylon. What do we think of this? Is this a sign…

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Jason Ryan: All Blacks assistant coach on Scott Barrett being named the team's new captain 4:34

2d ago4:34

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Scott Barrett has been named as the new captain of the All Blacks. The Crusaders lock is set to take over as skipper in the first squad named by Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan outlined why Barrett was the best choice for the role. "He's a real leader, players follow him - and he's a winner." LISTEN ABOVE …

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister outlines plan to get replacement ferries 5 to 6 years from now 8:35

2d ago8:35

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The Finance Minister thinks New Zealand's existing supply of ferries can keep operating until 2029. There's been debate about who's to blame for Friday's incident involving the Interislander's Aratere, after it spent 24 hours on the rocks. Nicola Willis says the Government has plenty of time to replace the existing vessels. "The Government is commi…

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Darryn Fisher: NorthChamber Chief Executive says several Northland businesses unsure if they're insured for recent power outage 3:04

2d ago3:04

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Northland businesses are unsure whether they'll be insured for last week's power outage. A pylon tipped over on Thursday after too many nuts were removed from the legs, letting it tip. Transpower says it is an inconceivable and unprecedented situation, and consumers can apply for compensation. But NorthChamber Chief Executive, Darryn Fisher says th…

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Sean Mandell: Los Angeles entertainment reporter on the upcoming documentary about Dame Jacinda Ardern 2:43

2d ago2:43

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A Hollywood documentary starring Dame Jacinda Ardern is reportedly in the works. The feature-length film, produced by Madison Wells studios, is set to follow Ardern from the moment she receives the Labour Party nomination to the birth of her child to her resignation in 2023. Los Angeles entertainment reporter Sean Mandell says there had been talks …

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Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald court reporter on Golriz Ghahraman's court decision getting reserved 3:10

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Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman will find out her fate on Thursday. Judge June Jelas has reserved a sentencing decision on shoplifting charges in court today. The Judge has confirmed she won't be imprisoned. NZ Herald court reporter Craig Kapitan says Ghahraman's defence says she was going through a mental health crisis. "A mental health report su…

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David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on the Government putting $604 million into Pharmac 4:04

2d ago4:04

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David Seymour says drug-purchasing agency Pharmac must be on its game, with a $604 million funding boost over four years. The Government has announced it'll fund up to 26 cancer medications and 28 other treatments, as a pre-commitment against Budget 2025. The Associate Health Minister says there's very few things he's in favour of spending more mon…

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Dr Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner voices disapproval with new Young Serious Offender scheme 6:37

2d ago6:37

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The Government's proposed solution to crack down on youth offending has been met with disapproval from some. It's introducing a label of Young Serious Offender for 14-to-17-year-olds with multiple offences - and also designing a new military-style academy programme. Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says putting a label on young people who c…

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host with his picks for the All Blacks squad 2:58

2d ago2:58

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We're less than an hour to go until Scott Robertson unveils his All Blacks squad for the upcoming test matches. Ahead of the big announcement, Sportstalk host Jason Pine outlined his picks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nicola Willis is having a ferry problem 2:47

2d ago2:47

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Be under no illusion about it - when that ferry ran onto the sand on Friday night, that became a massive problem for the person who is probably National’s biggest asset, Nicola Willis. Because she cancelled the ferries, this is going to be on her. Now I'm not arguing about cancelling those big ferries, I actually think she made the right call. The …

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Full Show Podcast: 21 June 2024 1:41:11

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 21 June 2024, how did a power pylon just topple over and plunge a massive power outage? Electricity Authority boss Sarah Gillies speaks to Heather with two investigations now trying to figure that out. Cabinet is reportedly about to sign off on a funding boost for Pharmac to fulfil…

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Vladmir Putin and Kim Jong Un meeting in North Korea 4:55

5d ago4:55

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs, a local breed, state media KCNA reported on Thursday. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis-Allan “Three’s very few places left that Putin can go to.” Lewis said “He’s become an international pariah because of the Ukraine war.” LI…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on UK Cyber attack 4:39

5d ago4:39

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London hospitals declared a critical incident after a cyber-attack led to operations being cancelled and emergency patients being diverted elsewhere. It applies to hospitals partnered with Synnovis - a provider of pathology services. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “This was potentially one of the worst cyber-attacks in th…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on defence force planes 5:43

5d ago5:43

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This week, the Prime Minister's Air Force plane broke down in Papua New Guinea. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper breaks this down, as he wraps the political week. Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “They’re very good planes – but it’s like anything – if you don’t use them, they’ll break down.” Soper said “They’re only used as VIP aircraf…

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