Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has revealed he gets 30 death threats a week - as ministers are accused of 'playing politics' with his safety.
He will present the figures when he holds talks with the head of the MPs security team in a bid to improve protection for Reform MPs following the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these stats will likely lead to an overall review into security - as violence is on the rise.
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Home owners are being warned their insurance claims could be declined if their local councils deem their properties to be at risk of natural hazards.
According to Land Information New Zealand, 25,614 properties have natural hazard risks flagged on their titles.
That means 25,614 properties may be at least partially uninsurable.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Recent reports indicate the listed retirement sector in New Zealand has continued to struggle in 2026.
Share market expectations were high in the new year, but the predicted growth has since turned flat and negative.
Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Wellington deputy mayor Ben McNulty is calling for tougher regulations on misbehaving councillors, including docking pay, banning people from meetings - or even recall elections. Do we think these changes are needed, or is this anti-democratic?
We got our first case of bird flu in New Zealand today - should we be worried? What could this mean for our poultry sector?
Paul Henry recently gave an interview about why Prime Minister Chris Luxon isn't clicking with voters after he announced his bid to run for ACT. Does he have a point here?
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, we talk to Poultry Industry Association executive director Fiona MacMillan about how well we're prepared for the first case of bird flu.
Wellington deputy mayor Ben McNulty explains what punishment he wants for councillors who behave badly.
We hear why a treatment centre's now been set up to deal with cellphone and screen addiction.
And on The Huddle, we ask Tim Wilson and Mike Munro if ACT's new candidate, Paul Henry, will be a problem for Christopher Luxon.
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