On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 9 May 2025, the Government is pushing ahead with its review of the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Maori Development Tama Potaka tells Heather whether the tribunal is going too far. Plus Erica Stanford talks through the changes to the redress scheme for victims of abuse in state care. We find out more about the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV and speak to Cardinal John Dew who was in the conclave itself. Heather has plenty more to say about the state of New Zealand Rugby finances. 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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The Huddle: Lavina Good & Adam Cooper
Sports Journalist Lavina Good and Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper join the Huddle. The Huddle discusses Netball New Zealand's current rules stating players must play in the ANZ Premiership to be available for the national team. Nine Kiwi crickets have left Pakistan as the Super League transfers to the UAE amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India. Where does this leave the players? New Zealand Rugby has posted huge losses despite a record income last year. Could we expect job losses? The Huddle discuss all this and more. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on US-UK trade deal, Russian oil tankers, Washington spying on Greenland
US President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a trade deal. In the deal, the United Kingdom will buy more US beef and ethanol, streamlining it customs process for goods from the country. Who came out better in the deal? UK Correspondent Gavin Grey discusses the terms, the impact on domestic industries and more. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on US and China trade officials holding talks this weekend
Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend. US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on goods from China may come down. Asia Business Correspondent says people shouldn't get their hopes up. "These aren't really negotiations about trade, they're talks about having talks," he said. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cardinal John Dew: New Zealand cardinal on his experience in the conclave, voting in pope Leo XIV.
It didn't take long for cardinals to decide on Leo XIV as the new pope. One of the cardinals in attendance was New Zealand's very own John Dew. He joins the show to discuss what his experience in Rome was like. 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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