Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, we ask Local Government Minister Simon Watts if capping rates at 4% - saving an average of about $34 a year - is worth it.
We talk to a personal trainer about the dangers of teenage boys taking unregulated peptides to build muscle.
We go through Auckland's options for congestion charges for driving your car into the city during peak times.
And on The Huddle, Phil Goff and Maurice Williamson on whether they believe a poll of polls giving the coalition a less than 50% chance of being re-elected.
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A vigil for a high-profile crash that killed seven people, including two police officers, has copped some criticism.
A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way crashed into a cop car, killing PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the gathering was labelled 'disrespectful' - and wider investigations are taking place.
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The Australian housing market is seeing a significant downturn, and experts are warning this trend isn't likely to change.
Data shows that this drop is happening nationwide, from the major capital cities to the regional areas.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained that this downturn is likely to continue until the RBA decides to cut rates - or until rate cuts are anticipated by the market.
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A $9.7-million-dollar funding boost is going into protecting national parks from wild goats and deer over four years.
It's funded through the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, and will target populations in North and South Island conservation areas and national parks.
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says this will strengthen monitoring and control efforts, and reduce the risk of animals resurging.
The Country's Hamish McKay explained what this development means for New Zealand's farming communities - and hunters.
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The head of NZME says the company has delivered a positive half year result, returning to profit.
The media firm, owner of outlets including Newstalk ZB and the NZ Herald, has posted a net-profit after tax of $6.6 million dollars.
Net debt reduced by nearly $14 million - to $19.4 million dollars.
Chief executive Michael Boggs says it's still a volatile environment.
"The market indicators still say that - well, consumer confidence is increasing, business confidence is increasing. Everyone's doing it tough."
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