Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain
In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated. "I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter…
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Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent says things are getting worse for Ukraine despite support
France has sentenced a doctor to death after he poisoned 30 patients, killing 12. The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine more money after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv. But, the money may not be enough. "Bit by bit it's getting wors…
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Are the economic effects of Waihi's mining worth the environmental damage?
The government has approved OceanaGold’s Waihi North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043, delighting the pro-mining crowd. It's a decision I agree with. Waihi has already been extensively mined and the environment beaten up. The decision will keep th…
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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO chats scrapped $500m capital raise
Kiwibank has scrapped it's plans for partial privatisation after the Reserve Bank announced it's reduction of the amount of capital it requires banks to hold to protect their depositors in the event of a crisis. The bank had been talking to investors, seeking a $500 million capital raise after the…
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Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on TikTok deal, Epstein photos, and Brown University shooter
US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America. The alleged Brown University shooter, who killed two and injured more, was found dead. The House Oversight Committee Democrats released 68 more photos from Epstein's estate, including images of…
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Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on potential alliance changes for notable politicians in 2026
Parliament’s youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori, has teased a coming Waitangi Day announcement with an Instagram post to her 271K Instagram followers. The post alluded to a collaboration between herself and Green MP Tamatha Paul. And, as election year approaches questions of…
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Paul Spain: Gorilla Tech CEO warns of coming tech price hike
Consumers are being warned of a price hike for technology like phones and computers due to the rise of AI creating a shortage of computer chips. The cost for parts like RAMs have also sky rocketed with some products already costing double, or triple, what they did a year ago. "There's only so m…
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK teachers getting trained on how to spot misogyny in boys
UK teachers will be given training to spot the early signs of misogyny in boys in order to address concerns about online radicalisation. The Government is looking to clamp down on violence against women and girls, and there's hope that addressing the early roots will slow down the problem. UK cor…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert looks back on global equity markets for 2025
2025 has been a memorable year for global equity markets, and it's prompted speculation from investors. Between economic downturns and tariffs, there's been plenty for experts to voice concerns about. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVE
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