On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 November, 2026, the union representing Radio New Zealand staff is calling for bosses to go after a $12 million budget blowout that'll cost jobs.

The Qualifications Authority chief executive tries to explain an NCEA exam malfunction affecting thousands of students.

Former National Party president Michelle Boag on whether criticism of the party's election campaign from another ex-president is fair.

And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Tim Wilson with their take on Chris Luxon'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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