With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap u...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 21 February 2025, Sky News host Andrew Bolt speaks to Ryan Bridge about the Chinese naval ships off the coast of Sydney. Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson defends the decision not to charge or sack a senior police officer who hit his children with a belt. Sky TV boss Sophie Moloney defends the company's handling of the satellite issues and reveals how much has been paid out in compensation. Plus, on the Sports Huddle why does Ryan want more streakers at the rugby this weekend, and what Jim thinks should happen to them. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Germany polls, a £828bn criminal money-laundering network, and a polish woman claiming to be missing girl Madeleine McCann.
Germany is heading to the polls this weekend in what could be a major shift at the heart of Europe. Latest opinion polls have suggested a surge in support for right wing and far right parties following terror attacks by asylum seekers and/or migrants. Will a coalition need to include a far right party to operate with a majority? UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the shift, the raids that targeted a £828bn criminal money-laundering network, and a polish woman claiming to be missing girl Madeleine McCann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Xi Jinping's meeting with prominent entrepreneurs, India cutting import taxes in response to Trump's tariffs, and Singapore's tax breaks
Xi Jinping had a meeting with prominent entrepreneurs this week... what was his message to them? India is looking to cut import taxes in response to trump's reciprocal tariffs. And Singapore has announced vouchers and tax breaks to help with rising costs. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Barry Soper: Senior Political Editor on Stats NZ boss and the Manurewa Marae inquiry, pay rises for public servants, and Luxon's GDP commitment to defence
Stats boss has fallen on his sword over the handling of confidential personal data. Automatic pay rises for public servants under review. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said the government will aim to spend two percent of GDP on defence. Is it doable? LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Malcom Johns: Genesis Chief Executive on its half year net profit increase, need for renewables, and government input
Energy company Genesis almost doubled its half year net profit to 70.3 million dollars after tax. Wholesale power prices rose dramatically last winter in response to the dry weather. Shareholders will be happy with that, but its customers might not. Genesis Chief Executive Malcom Johns talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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