The Government's celebrating a substantial drop in the number of victims of violent crime.

Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared to the two previous years. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this is good news, especially considering how frequent violent incidents and ram raids were in earlier years. 

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The Government's celebrating a substantial drop in the number of victims of violent crime.
Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared to the two previous years.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this is good news, especially considering how frequent violent incidents and ram raids were in earlier years.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new data showing a decrease in victims of violent crime

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 28 August, 2026, Air New Zealand's chief executive tells us how he plans to turn around a $242 million loss.

Residents are upset that deals are off to sell their houses to make way for the Mill Road upgrade.

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick on Ardie Savea's touching gesture before the first test against South Africa.

And on The Sports Huddle, Nicky Styris and D'Arcy Waldegrave on how impressed they are with Savea's leadership.

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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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 28 August, 2026, Air New Zealand's chief executive tells us how he plans to turn around a $242 million loss.
Residents are upset that deals are off to sell their houses to make way for the Mill Road upgrade.
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick on Ardie Savea's touching gesture before the first test against South Africa.
And on The Sports Huddle, Nicky Styris and D'Arcy Waldegrave on how impressed they are with Savea's leadership.
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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Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2026 

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Tonight on The Huddle, sports presenter Nicky Styris and Newstalk ZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave joined in on a discussion about the latest sports news! 

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Tonight on The Huddle, sports presenter Nicky Styris and Newstalk ZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave joined in on a discussion about the latest sports news!&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Ardie Savea's leadership impresses

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Sky TV has posted a full year net profit of $59 million, more than double last year's, resulting in 32 cents per share dividend for shareholders.

CEO Sophie Moloney told Heather du Plessis-Allan she is 'really thrilled' by the result. 

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Sky TV has posted a full year net profit of $59 million, more than double last year's, resulting in 32 cents per share dividend for shareholders.
CEO Sophie Moloney told Heather du Plessis-Allan she is 'really thrilled' by the result.&nbsp;
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Sophie Moloney: Sky TV CEO on $59 million full year profit

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new data showing a decrease in victims of violent crime

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