Australian radio legend John Laws has died.

The 90-year-old affectionately dubbed 'Golden Tonsils' died in Sydney, after being hospitalised last month.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson looked back on his radio legacy.

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Australian radio legend John Laws has died.
The 90-year-old affectionately dubbed 'Golden Tonsils' died in Sydney, after being hospitalised last month.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson looked back on his radio legacy.
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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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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the death of Australian radio icon John Laws

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday  5 December.

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 5 December. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025 

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HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to consider the question, will New Zealand ever be a rockstar economy again?

The phrase 'survive until 25' promised economic prosperity this year, but in reality little growth was seen. 

But, Bloxham says the key is to "aspire to try and be a rock star."

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HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to consider the question, will New Zealand ever be a rockstar economy again?
The phrase 'survive until 25' promised economic prosperity this year, but in reality little growth was seen.&nbsp;
But, Bloxham says the key is to "aspire to try and be a rock star."
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Paul Bloxham: Are we on track to become a rockstar economy again?

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Tonight on The Sports Huddle sports journalist Nathan Limm and Jeff McTainsh from Sky Sport joined in on a discussion about the sports issues of the week - and more!

TVNZ cricket commentator Scotty Stevenson called Christ College students 'syrup suckers' on live TV. Was he out of line?

A proposed cricket league is causing a stir. Are former cricketers right to be concerned about the NZ20 league?

And, should Etzebeth have to miss international tests for his eye-gouging incident?

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Tonight on The Sports Huddle sports journalist Nathan Limm and Jeff McTainsh from Sky Sport joined in on a discussion about the sports issues of the week - and more!
TVNZ cricket commentator Scotty Stevenson called Christ College students 'syrup suckers' on live TV. Was he out of line?
A proposed cricket league is causing a stir. Are former cricketers right to be concerned about the NZ20 league?
And, should Etzebeth have to miss international tests for his eye-gouging incident?
LISTEN ABOVE

The Huddle: Syrup suckers, NZ20 League concerns, and Etzebeth's suspension

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the death of Australian radio icon John Laws

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