Larry Williams Drive

A new travel ban by Donald Trump is affectingpeople from a dozen countries from entering the United States. Those countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Hati, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It’s a resurrection of his first term policy. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the ban, Elon Musk and Trump’s blow up and are Walmart customers really having their shopping delivered by drone? LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s on the cards in the first week of the Super Rugby quarter-finals? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about what we can expect. And the Black Caps have a new coach in Rob Walter – what are his biggest challenges? LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Increasing levels of depression and anxiety have been recorded in young people since around 2011. The novel ‘The Anxious Generation’ makes the case that young people today are suffering because a play-based childhood has been replaced by a phone-based childhood. Its author, Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt from New York University’s Stern School of Business talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the issue. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th June 2025, The Māori Party's Privileges Committee decision finally comes to a vote. Political commentator Bryce Edwards speaks to Heather. Matthew Lane, the general manager of Night 'n Day reacts to the Commerce Commission's latest attempt to crack down on anti-competitive practices from the supermarkets. Former trade negotiator Stephen Jacobi says the Government is making good strides in its effort to avoid further tariffs from Donald Trump. Plus, the Huddle talks about Westgold raising their prices in response to butter raffles being held at schools around the country. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US says the UK and all other NATO allies must agree to spend at lest 5 percent of national income on defence and security 'starting now'. Matthew Whitaker, Donald Trump's ambassador to the NATO alliance, made this statement earlier, and claimed these nations needed to make a 'commitment'. UK correspondent Elizabeth Callaghan explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US debt burden has been thrust into the spotlight - and it's an ongoing point of concern. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains why this is happening. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  The big debate on the Maori Party MPs punishment is taking place in Parliament this afternoon. What do we make of all this? Police investigated complaints against former Beehive staffer Michael Forbes, including him allegedly filming women through windows of houses - but decided against charging him. Do we think the police should have dug deeper into these complaints? Westgold has raised their butter prices after schools started doing fundraisers with their cheap butter. Is this an acceptable business practice?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country's Jamie Mackay is celebrating another industry success - and he joined Heather to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s gas supply is reducing faster and sooner than previously forecast, new reports from experts warn. As of January 1, 2025, natural gas reserves have reduced 27 percent compared to last year, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie says there's reason to be concerned. "Put simply, with the rapidly reducing gas supply, our gas reserves are at historic low levels. New Zealand is facing higher energy prices, increased reliance on imported coal, uncertainty for industrial users." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour has slammed the Government for not getting a better trade deal out of the current Trump administration. New Zealand currently has to pay a 10 percent tariff on all imports on New Zealand products out of the US. But the opposition has claimed the Government is failing Kiwis by 'being comfortable' with a 10 percent tariff. Former trade negotiator Stephen Jacobi says the Government is watching and consulting with trading partners. "It's doing all those right sort of things. You have to remember that we are being charged as an additional tariff at the lowest end of the scale - we don't have a lot to offer the United States." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Brown and Desley Simpson have confirmed they'll run together in this year's Auckland mayoral race. It's scotched rumours Simpson would run herself. She's been deputy since Brown was elected mayor three years ago. She says she wants to do the right thing for Auckland - and she thinks this is the way to go. "Sometimes you've got to put Auckland first and not yourself - and the mayor has really delivered, this term, some very big changes for Auckland, and still has more to come."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concerns a former Prime Ministerial staffer hasn't faced charges after allegedly voice-recording sex workers. Michael Forbes has quit as acting deputy press secretary over allegations he took compromising recordings of sex workers, and photos of women he didn't know. A Wellington brothel complained to police last July, who found it didn't meet the threshold for prosecution. Sex Workers' Collective regional coordinator Cherida Fraser says sometimes it's just the tip of the iceberg. She explained more harm could occur, despite this seemingly being at the lower end of the spectrum. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament's revisiting potential penalties for three Te Pāti Māori MPs - after the hearing was initially postponed so as not to distract from the 2025 Budget. Proposed suspensions for the three MPs in question are being debated in the House, in relation to their actions during last year's Treaty Principles Bill vote.  Political commentator Bryce Edwards has observed there's been plenty of fire from the major political parties - except for Labour. "They're trying to take a sort of middle way and it's hard work for Labour to sort of navigate when the public - or at least Labour's voters - are in favour of some tough measures against the Te Pāti Māori MPs." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions are high in the House, as MPs go head-to-head over proposed sanctions for Te Pāti Māori MPs.  The Privileges Committee has recommended seven, and 21-day suspensions for three of its MPs - for actions during a haka performed at last year's Treaty Principles Bill vote.  NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan unpacks the action from the debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triple murder accused Erin Patterson faced more questions from the prosecution as the mushroom murder trial entered its' fourth day. Three family members of Patterson's estranged husband died after eating the lunch she prepared at her Victoria home in 2023. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Patterson was questioned about her food dehydrator - and admitted to lying about a cancer diagnosis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A key All Blacks returns at just the right time for the Crusaders as they begin their Super Rugby playoffs campaign. Will Jordan will start in tomorrow night's game against the Reds in Christchurch, after missing the team's final three regular season games with a knee injury. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce Commission is proposing to give grocery suppliers a leg up in their dealings with the supermarket giants. The commission has proposed updates to the Grocery Supply Code, including stopping retailers charging suppliers for stocking shelves and requiring retailers to keep records on how they’re complying with certain parts of the code. Night 'n Day general manager Matthew Lane says this crackdown comes with encouraging implications for the sector. "What's most encouraging for us is that the CommComm's cracking down on the fact that other retailers are being charged more for their wholesale than what the supermarkets are actually retailing the same products for."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK has managed to escape Donald Trump's recent executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent.  The order raises import taxes for US-based firms buying metals from other countries going forward.  UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK evaded these tariffs as a result of the trade deal between both nations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former market darling Ryman Healthcare's recently had a tough time financially - and the share price has dropped. Investors are already down over 30 percent, and experts have raised concerns. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeowners need to brace for another cost increase, this time to help fund the state disaster insurer, the Natural Hazards Commission. The minister responsible for the commission, David Seymour, says levies will 'almost certainly' need to rise, with Cabinet set to decide the changes in the coming months. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.