There's concern and outrage in Australia after a group of Neo-Nazis held a demonstration outside NSW Parliament.

NSW police estimate about 60 black-clad men stood in formation outside the building's Macquarie Street gates, displaying banners and chanting antisemitic slogans.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the group is trying to find a way into Parliament, prompting concern.

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There's concern and outrage in Australia after a group of Neo-Nazis held a demonstration outside NSW Parliament.
NSW police estimate about 60 black-clad men stood in formation outside the building's Macquarie Street gates, displaying banners and chanting antisemitic slogans.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the group is trying to find a way into Parliament, prompting concern.
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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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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the reactions to last weekend's Neo-Nazi demonstration outside NSW Parliament

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday  7 August.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 7 August. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 07 August 2026 

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Sports Journalist Nathan Limm and ZB Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the sports huddle. 

On the table today: Joseph Parker has explained what happened between him, his nutritionist and a cocaine test. 

The trio looks at the state of Netball - with international success but domestic uncertainty, are the Silver Ferns actually excited to head back to New Zealand?

And Luke Metcalf has been called up for the Warriors - is he going to make the difference?

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Sports Journalist Nathan Limm and ZB Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the sports huddle.&nbsp;
On the table today: Joseph Parker has explained what happened between him, his nutritionist and a cocaine test.&nbsp;
The trio looks at the state of Netball - with international success but domestic uncertainty, are the Silver Ferns actually excited to head back to New Zealand?
And Luke Metcalf has been called up for the Warriors - is he going to make the difference?
LISTEN ABOVE

Sports Huddle: Nathan Limm and Hamish McKay

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Shane Jones has been chewed out by the Road Carriers Association for suggesting four-lane highways are a thing of the past. 

The NZ First MP says he doesn't expect any more to be built in his lifetime, because they're too expensive to justify.

But Road Carriers Association Advocacy General Manger James Smith says this is one of the dumbest things he's ever heard from a politician. 

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that four lane highways deliver safety and productivity. 

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Shane Jones has been chewed out by the Road Carriers Association for suggesting four-lane highways are a thing of the past.&nbsp;
The NZ First MP says he doesn't expect any more to be built in his lifetime, because they're too expensive to justify.
But Road Carriers Association Advocacy General Manger James Smith says this is one of the dumbest things he's ever heard from a politician.&nbsp;
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that four lane highways deliver safety and productivity.&nbsp;
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James Smith: Road Carriers Association Advocacy General Manger opposes Shane Jones' four-lane highway prediction

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the reactions to last weekend's Neo-Nazi demonstration outside NSW Parliament

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