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Professor Holly Thorpe: Waikato University expert on the studies into weather-based anxiety
New research shows anxiety is spiking during downpours, as more weather disasters threaten people's property and safety.
A new survey shows 73 percen…
3 months, 1 week ago
Dave Letele: health advocate and activist on whether cannabis is good for exercise
Some people have turned to an unexpected source to help boost their workouts.
A piece in the New York Times claims people in pot-friendly US states h…
3 months, 1 week ago
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government's new $131 million education package
Ahead of Budget 2026, there's a promise of $131 million for education - which includes taking on students falling behind.
The pre-Budget funding anno…
3 months, 1 week ago
Ruth Richardson: former Finance Minister criticises NZ First proposal to buy back BNZ
A former Finance Minister once forced to bail out BNZ says buying it back would be lunacy.
New Zealand First is proposed re-nationalising the bank, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Erica Stanford revealing a planned boost to education funding
A $131 million education boost aiming to lift maths results and teachers' confidence teaching it has been revealed.
Funding's going to new workbooks …
3 months, 1 week ago
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on what the post-Budget poll means for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The first round of polls following the Australian federal Budget are out, and the Albanese-led Government is taking a hit.
New data shows Opposition …
3 months, 1 week ago
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Warriors' victory over the Broncos in Brisbane
The Warriors have dismissed a Brisbane NRL hoodoo with a convincing 42-12 win over the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium for Magic Round.
It's the first tim…
3 months, 1 week ago
Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on National looking to scrap 'good character' assessments for sexual offenders
A survivors' advocate is welcoming the Government's proposal to scrap 'good character' sentencing considerations for sexual offenders.
National's Jus…
3 months, 1 week ago
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is anyone looking out for businesses?
We need to talk about what Chris Hipkins has said about immigration.
First of all, Labour can frankly shut up accusing the Nats of anti-migrant rheto…
3 months, 1 week ago
Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 15 May.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every week…
3 months, 1 week ago