On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 20 February, 2026, a royal expert tells us why Andrew's arrest is the biggest scandal in the history of the British monarchy.

Why more than half of our police officers are thinking of quitting the job.

We hear from a linguistics expert on why English doesn't need to be an official language.

And on the sports huddle, Nathan Limm and Adam Cooper debate if it's ok to ask an Olympic athlete if snaring a silver medal is a disappointment.

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, 20 February, 2026, a royal expert tells us why Andrew's arrest is the biggest scandal in the history of the British monarchy.
Why more than half of our police officers are thinking of quitting the job.
We hear from a linguistics expert on why English doesn't need to be an official language.
And on the sports huddle, Nathan Limm and Adam Cooper debate if it's ok to ask an Olympic athlete if snaring a silver medal is a disappointment.
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: 20 February 2026 

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Kiwibank is looking to take on its Australian rivals - and they're looking to reveal how many of their savers are missing out on interest on their 'bonus saver' accounts.

Bonus saver accounts are those where the highest rate of interest is only available if a saver complies with certain requirements like making a deposit each month and not making any withdrawals.

Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says many savers don't understand how these arrangements work, and the 'complexity' of banking has made it tough for people to understand.

"The real story here is, of course, that life happens. And so, you think you're going to be able to put that money away, you think you're not going to have to touch it - and then, surprise, surprise, something happens and you do need to touch it." 

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Kiwibank is looking to take on its Australian rivals - and they're looking to reveal how many of their savers are missing out on interest on their 'bonus saver' accounts.
Bonus saver accounts are those where the highest rate of interest is only available if a saver complies with certain requirements like making a deposit each month and not making any withdrawals.
Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says many savers don't understand how these arrangements work, and the 'complexity' of banking has made it tough for people to understand.
"The real story here is, of course, that life happens. And so, you think you're going to be able to put that money away, you think you're not going to have to touch it - and then, surprise, surprise, something happens and you do need to touch it."&nbsp;
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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank urging politicians to investigate Australian rivals over 'bonus saver' accounts

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Electric vehicle sales are entering overdrive.

BMI research forecasts sales of EVs, including plug-in hybrids, will rise 219 percent annually by next year.

It expects adoption will accelerate - as lower-cost Chinese models enter the market.

Drive Electric chair, Kirsten Corson, says they're cost-effective to run, and getting cheaper.

"I plug mine in tonight, it's going to cost me around $3 per 100 kilometres - if you're driving an average petrol car, it's around $25."

EV drivers must also pay Road User Charges.

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Electric vehicle sales are entering overdrive.
BMI research forecasts sales of EVs, including plug-in hybrids, will rise 219 percent annually by next year.
It expects adoption will accelerate - as lower-cost Chinese models enter the market.
Drive Electric chair, Kirsten Corson, says they're cost-effective to run, and getting cheaper.
"I plug mine in tonight, it's going to cost me around $3 per 100 kilometres - if you're driving an average petrol car, it's around $25."
EV drivers must also pay Road User Charges.
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Kirsten Corson: Drive Electric chair on the surge in EV sales

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Gloriavale Christian School's facing closure again, after a review found information was withheld from Education Review Office investigators.

The Ministry of Education's cancelled the school's registration for a second time, and applied to lift High Court orders preventing its closure.

Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder, Liz Gregory, says when it finally shuts will depend on the court's availability for urgent hearings.

"The one that kept the school open happened within a day or two, it was very quick. But I suspect that they want to sit down with the Gloriavale School, they'll want to discuss appropriate timeframes for closing." 

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Gloriavale Christian School's facing closure again, after a review found information was withheld from Education Review Office investigators.
The Ministry of Education's cancelled the school's registration for a second time, and applied to lift High Court orders preventing its closure.
Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder, Liz Gregory, says when it finally shuts will depend on the court's availability for urgent hearings.
"The one that kept the school open happened within a day or two, it was very quick. But I suspect that they want to sit down with the Gloriavale School, they'll want to discuss appropriate timeframes for closing."&nbsp;
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Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder on the school facing closure after ERO review

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Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026

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