Larry Williams Drive

Newstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson and Crusaders commentator Nick Bewley join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle.  Auckland Council has voted to go ahead with Eden Park upgrades, but they're hanging out for money elsewhere. Will they get it? Liam Lawson has been dumped by Red Bull after two races. Has it been fair? The Huddle discuss it all.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles was hospitalised today after side effects related to his cancer treatment. The King has cancelled two days of engagements but is back at his residence in Clarence House.  Australian Women's Weekly Royal Correspondent Juliet Rieden talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the 2025 general election for 3 May. Housing costs and economic concerns are what voters will be bringing to the polls. National editor of The Australian Dennis Shanahan talks to Ryan Bridge about what's to come.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand show ‘After the Party’ has been nominated for a BAFTA TV award in the UK. The show follows a high school teacher who accuses her husband of sexually abusing their daughter's friend, starring Robyn Malcolm and Scottish actor Peter Mullan. The shows director and producer Pete Salmon talks to Ryan Bridge about the nomination. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is calling in the Commerce Commission to help fix Wellington's water issues. This means Wellington Water will have to report details of its financial management to the Commerce Commission, and the commission will make sure that Wellington ratepayers aren't getting ripped off. How exactly are they going to do it? Local Government Minister Simon Watts talks to Ryan Bridge about the details. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is set to announce plans to encourage a third supermarket competitor on Sunday.  Senior Political Editor Barry Soper says this means the Government will outline the process they'll use to make it easier for a third party to start up in New Zealand.  Barry Soper talks to Ryan Bridge about the announcement and the Eden Park upgrade.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Government department has been hit in the US, as 10,000 jobs are to be cut in the Health Department.  This comes as 10,000 employees had already left or taken early retirement.  US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Ryan Bridge about the cuts, a warning for staff cabinet staff using the signal app that leaked war plans, and how many parents are financially supporting their adult kids.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson has officially been dropped by Red Bull.  The Kiwi driver has been replaced by Yuki Tsunoda after qualifying out of the top 10 in the seasons races so far.  Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the show, discussing why Liam Lawson wasn't given a fair shot, and Super Rugby round 7 this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ball is in the Government's court after Auckland council has decided to back an Eden Park upgrade over a waterfront stadium.  $100 million is needed from either the Government of the council.  Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's latest tariffs on auto imports could send the UK into a recession, according to experts. The US President says putting a 25 percent tariff in place would boost manufacturing - but this comes with risks for global supply chains. UK correspondent Enda Brady warns these tariffs could make the economy 'untenable' - and plunge the UK straight into a downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, CTU chief economist Craig Rennie and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Eden Park has won the Auckland stadium battle, with Auckland Council overwhelmingly voted to endorse the Park as the city's main stadium over a new site near the waterfront. Do we agree with this? Has Tamatha Paul done damage to the Greens' election chances with her comments on the police? Or is she playing to her voters? Judith Collins has exceeded her target for consultant cuts, almost doubling the original cuts. Does this not prove the Government's point that there was plenty of fat to cut in the public service? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indian stock market is catching the attention of investors - and experts are claiming there's plenty of potential. The economy is also attracting positive attention - but one expert is warning there's a notable Achilles heel. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today was day two of the South Island Field Days event at Kirwee - and thousands of Kiwis turned up for the event. Today, the event was swarming with politicians - including Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump has recently announced he will be putting 25 percent tariffs on auto imports into the US. Trump explained this move would foster domestic manufacturing - but economists are concerned about the wider implications of this move. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the outcomes of this - and warns more changes could come as the Trump administration is set to announce reciprocal tariffs in April. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green MP Tamatha Paul has copped more criticism from her political peers. The Wellington Central MP's been under fire over comments she made last week criticising police beat patrols - and suggesting all they do is throw away homeless people's possessions. Tamatha Paul reiterated those claims in further interviews. She also claimed a woman was imprisoned for stealing $12 worth of items - and when questioned, could not verify whether what she was told was true or not. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this isn't a good look. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to call the country’s federal election as early as Friday, according to new reports. Speculation claims Albanese will make the move in an attempt to overshadow Peter Dutton’s budget speech. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's likely opposition leader Dutton will announce a cut in fuel taxes soon - but Albanese's announcement could overshadow it.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 27 March 2025, Auckland Council has voted to back Eden Park as the city's main stadium. Eden Park boss Nick Sautner tells Ryan Bridge who should pay to develop the stadium. Public Service Minister Judith Collins is celebrating cutting almost twice as much consultant fat from the public service... but she's already indicating she wants even more public servants to lose their jobs. Can your car insurance company decline your claim if you've had a drink? A dispute tribunal has settled the question. Plus, the Huddle debates whether Tamatha Paul's police comments are going to hurt the Green vote - and is Craig Rennie going to run for Parliament in Wellington Central? 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.

The World Cricketers' Association has gone upstairs to the DRS in a bid for bilateral series to stay at the scheduling crease. The players' arm of the sport has interviewed dozens of stakeholders and concluded an annual calendar with assigned windows is required from 2028. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's made several housing announcements today - including allocating $100 million to be lent to developers for housing infrastructure on the outskirts of cities.   Minister Chris Bishop also confirms the Government will cut RMA red tape limiting development on new land.  He says the housing crisis is holding us back economically and socially. RMA lawyer Johanna King says these changes could work out for farmers - who can build extra spaces on their land without restrictions getting in the way. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A driver who scraped another car with his vehicle while leaving a bar carpark has had an insurer's decision to turn down his claim on the basis he had been drinking overturned. The claim was initially denied because the insurer said the driver was 'under the influence' - but he argued two handles of beer was hardly inebriated.  Barrister Chris Patterson says there's a lesson that can be taken from this. "If you've been wronged, then it's worth taking the insurance company on. If you know that the insurance company's on good grounds because the grounds they gave you are fair and you accept them - it's probably not worth taking them on." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.