Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February.

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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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Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026 

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The UK is preparing a British warship to protect a military base in Cyprus, but it's not expected to sail until next week, according to new reports.

The HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth, as defensive capabilities in Cyprus are set to increase amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady has voiced concerns about what this means for the UK's military.

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The UK is preparing a British warship to protect a military base in Cyprus, but it's not expected to sail until next week, according to new reports.
The HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth, as defensive capabilities in Cyprus are set to increase amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady has voiced concerns about what this means for the UK's military.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK warship not arriving in Cyprus until next week

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c4d84c80-4a9a-4db8-9a73-b404007856c0/transcript

Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire.

Israel continues to pummel Tehran, and has launched fresh attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran has launched an attack on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie revealed what this week's developments could mean for investors.

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Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire.
Israel continues to pummel Tehran, and has launched fresh attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran has launched an attack on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie revealed what this week's developments could mean for investors.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors should  be thinking about when it comes to the Middle East crisis

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c6d1bc87-ddef-415e-93a7-b40400762f3a/transcript

The latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey indicates more farmers are turning a profit, but there's still some industry concerns to consider.

Of nearly 650 farmers who responded to the survey in late January and early February, 70 percent said their farm was currently profitable - the highest since the survey was launched. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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The latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey indicates more farmers are turning a profit, but there's still some industry concerns to consider.
Of nearly 650 farmers who responded to the survey in late January and early February, 70 percent said their farm was currently profitable - the highest since the survey was launched.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence going up in new survey

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c8d1a43a-d8de-448f-a37c-b4040074cf68/transcript

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026

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