Former First Lady Michelle Obama drew in a standing ovation during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.

She and Barack Obama turned up to the Chicago event to endorse Kamala Harris and get some jabs in against Donald Trump.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Michelle stole the show before the former president delivered his address.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama drew in a standing ovation during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.
She and Barack Obama turned up to the Chicago event to endorse Kamala Harris and get some jabs in against Donald Trump.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Michelle stole the show before the former president delivered his address.
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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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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Obamas turning up to voice support for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnicity. Public service Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather why the directive is needed.

Donald Trump won't debate Kamala Harris again. A Republican strategist reckons it's a good call.

Turns out teachers at a South Auckland school have been eating students free lunches - leaving the students hungry!

Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley tells Heather why the new Super Rugby playoff rules are a game changer and the Sports Huddle weighs in.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnicity. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nicola-willis-minister-of-finance-and-public-service-on-government-directive-to-prioritise-public-services-on-basis-of-need/">Public service Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather</a> why the directive is needed. 
Donald Trump won't debate Kamala Harris again. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/amy-tarkanian-republican-strategist-on-trump-ruling-out-another-presidential-debate/">A Republican strategist reckons it's a good call</a>. 
Turns out<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/vaughan-couillault-secondary-principals-assocation-president-on-staff-eating-free-school-lunches-leaving-students-hungry/"> teachers at a South Auckland school have been eating students free lunches</a> - leaving the students hungry! 
Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley tells Heather why the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-chief-executive-on-finals-format-changes-in-2025-season/">new Super Rugby playoff rules are a game changer</a> and the Sports Huddle weighs in. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 13 September 2024 

Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps v Afghanistan controversy, and the Black Ferns hugging King Charles.

Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps v Afghanistan controversy, and the Black Ferns hugging King Charles.

Sports Huddle: New Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps controversy, Trans competitors in sport, Black Ferns hug the King

Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances.

Wellington Council voted in favour of investigating whether to give businesses this “micro-grant” but the mayor has stressed it is not compensation.

Chairman of Thorndon Quay Collective Paul Robinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan losses are in the millions for businesses on Thorndon Quay and the $1500 grant will not help.

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Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances. 
Wellington Council voted in favour of investigating whether to give businesses this “micro-grant” but the mayor has stressed it is not compensation. 
Chairman of Thorndon Quay Collective Paul Robinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan losses are in the millions for businesses on Thorndon Quay and the $1500 grant will not help. 
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Obamas turning up to voice support for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention

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