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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's latest updates on the fuel supply
The Government wants to keep more fuel in New Zealand as the Middle East conflict threatens supply chains.
Fuel stock levels have risen as of last W…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gil Barndollar: Defence Priorities Senior Fellow explains risks of US potentially invading Iran
A defence expert says a US ground invasion into Iran would be high risk and may not achieve its stated goals.
Donald Trump has told the Financial Ti…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on cop killer Dezi Freeman being shot after police manhunt
Victoria's Police Commissioner is calling the hunt for Dezi Freeman the biggest in Australian history, crediting New Zealand for its assistance.
Loca…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on the Warriors being beaten 32-14 by the Tigers
Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris admits some honest reflection is required after a mauling at Mt Smart Stadium in league's NRL.
After three st…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ruth Shinoda: ERO Chief Review Officer on the reports that only half of secondary students are following the phone ban
A push for tougher consequences, as concerns grow over compliance with the Government’s school cellphone ban.
The Ministry of Education says only abo…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 27 March, 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis' "keep calm" message as she sets o…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO is 'pleased' with first half results
The Warehouse Group has reported a first half net profit after tax of nearly $16 million.
CEO Mark Stirton told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is 'pleas…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Bruce Hopkins: Lord of the Rings actor on the series' continued popularity after 25 years
It has been 25 years since the release of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring.
Actor Bruce Hopkins, who played Gamling in t…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Olympics decision is an 'enormous U-turn'
Now look it may not altogether surprise you today to hear that the International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women from competing in fem…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Iran peace deal, $6 gas, and airline 'fat tax'
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat the latest news out of the USA.
As the war with Iran continues questions ove…
2 months, 4 weeks ago