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The Government’s defending their move to change a law which protects Australian banks from Kiwi customers. More than 15,000 mortgage holders could miss out on hundreds of millions in compensation for mistakes made by ANZ and ASB. Commerce Minister Scott Simpson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the proposal. LISTEN ABOVE. lawyer on the proposed changes to NZ lending laws and the ensuing lawsuitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Zealand foreign minister’s visited Nepal for the first time, more than 70 years since our countries were linked following the ascent of Mt Everest. Winston Peters flew from Kathmandu to the Everest region on Thursday, where he toured a school and a hospital created by the charity Sir Edmund Hillary founded in the 1960s. Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson Alexander Hillary joined him and he speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan now. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timaru’s Seadown water supply has been crowned winner ofthe best tasting tap water in New Zealand. It was up against Waimakariri District Council, Rotorua Lakes Council, Waipa and Taupo District Council. They were awarded bragging rights from a panel of judges at the National Water Taste Test competition last night. Timaru Mayor Nigel Bowen talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the win. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents will now be prosecuted if their kids aren’t attending school. It’s the latest in a move to crackdown on truancy in the country. The Ministry of Education will prosecute parents who repeatedly refuse to sed their children to school. Papatoetoe High Principal Vaughan Couillault talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the decision. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff has laid out his views on the war in Gaza, in an opinion piece for Stuff. In it he’s accused Israel of committing war crimes. He wants to see New Zealand separate itself from American foreign policy and is calling on the Government to impose immediate sanctions against Israel. Phil Goff talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the article and what he wants to see change. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seymour will tomorrow become New Zealand’s deputy Prime Minister, taking over from Winston Peters’ as part of the coalition agreement. But how much will change with him as second in command? Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the appointment, and the ACT MP calling on other politicians to support her bill. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a surprise ... many saw coming, Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the United States Government. The billionaire's role was dedicated to reducing federal spending, work which became known as DOGE. He has complained that DOGE had become a “whipping boy” for dissatisfaction with the administration. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about his step away, a tariff update and the forever chemicals found in American beer. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby playoffs are next weekend, will it be the Blues or Moana Pasifika that make it through? In another rugby news, rumours are swirling that Penrith Panthers player Nathan Clearly could be making the move away from NRL and into Union. Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about what to look forward to in sport this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new policy’s been voted in by Auckland Council which will see housing developers pay a much greater share of future infrastructure costs. The council’s looking to raise an extra six billion from developers to cover future infrastructure costs. Suburbs such as Redhills and Tamaki will have to up to pay three times as much as they did before – more than 70-thousand per new build. Head of strategy at Subdivide Simplified Troy Patchett talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the changes. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controversial social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan face 21 combined charges in the UK, including rape, bodily harm and human trafficking. The Tates flew to the United States in February after Romanian prosecutors lifted a travel ban, flying back to Romania the following month to fulfil legal obligations. UK correspondent Elizabeth Callaghan says the pair will be extradited to the UK after their obligations in Romania have concluded. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US federal court's blocked Donald Trump's global tariffs from going into effect - ruling the President overstepped his authority. The Court of International Trade says an emergency law invoked by the White House doesn't provide unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains what this means for the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 29 May 2025, the Government has announced sweeping changes to RMA rules. RMA Minister Chris Bishop joins Heather in studio. Why Heather thinks we should give New Zealand born overstayers citizenship to allow them to work and stay here. The Government is passing a law that will protect the Aussie owned banks from a class action lawsuit from its Kiwi customers. Class action lawyer Scott Russell explains what's going on. Plus, the Huddle weighs in on Labour's Ginny Anderson's booboo. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra is being cautiously upbeat about the future. The dairy co-op is forecasting a $10 farmgate milk price payout for the current season, and an earnings range of 65 to 75 cents a share. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Should we allow kids of overstayers to gain citizenship here after they turn 18 and can't work or study? Labour's Ginny Andersen raised a few eyebrows after making an incorrect statement on Wellington Mornings about the coalition. What do we make of this?  Elon Musk has officially left the White House. Are we surprised the first high-profile exit took this long?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport heavyweight Mainfreight has posted a solid full-year financial result, but international economic uncertainty is causing concerns. Annual net profit was up nearly a third on the previous year - to  $274.3 million compared to $208.7 million. Mainfreight General Manager Don Braid says the company's focused on business and what that means for customers around the world. "We'll do whatever we can to keep the supply chains open for them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions are being raised over cases where New Zealand-born teenagers fear being kicked out of the country for being illegal overstayers. A law change in 2006 removed the right to citizenship by birth for children born in New Zealand - but there's a wave of kids born after that date who are set to turn 18 and it's unclear what could happen to them. Immigration lawyer Alistair McClymont says he's representing some of these kids - who he feels are 'innocent' in this situation.  "They need to be separated from adults who make conscious decisions to remain in a country unlawfully. These kids don't make those conscious decisions. They're just born - that's it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Lorde's recent pop-ups Washington Square Park in New York and a nightclub in Sydney, Kiwi fans were feeling hopeful they would be treated to a similar experience. Yesterday, Lorde let 96 Kiwi fans into an exclusive listening party at the YMCA on the corner of Pitt St and Vincent St in downtown Auckland. There were still hundreds of Kiwi fans lining up hoping to be let in - and Newstalk ZB producer Sam Robinson was among the crowds. "She's definitely for the audience that she's for - and I am that prime audience, I think a lot of people my age are that prime audience. If you were 14 when Pure Heroine came out...you're hooked for life." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slashing certain consenting laws, allowing more quarries and mining and reducing farming red tape all feature in the proposed Government reform of the Resource Management Act. The Associate Environment Minister has described current climate regulations as 'out of proportion' to the environmental risk. Consultation's opened until July 27. RMA reform minister Chris Bishop says the country needs more energy, renewables and infrastructure - and the Government hopes to send a clear message.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Ginny Andersen raised a few eyebrows after making an incorrect statement on Wellington Mornings. Andersen was talking about the coalition arrangement - and claimed it was the only instance where ministers were included in the Cabinet room. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls noticed this was wrong - and cited some other examples. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian court has been shown a supermarket bill that allegedly led to a fatal mushroom lunch. Erin Patterson's accused of killing three former in-laws by serving them a meal allegedly laced with death cap mushrooms in July 2023. The trial has been running for five weeks. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the trial is still ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.