Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should we be worried about the state of professional netball in NZ?

Is professional netball in New Zealand now in a death spiral? Unless something really significant happens to change the trajectory, are we watching the death spiral of a sport? I think all netball fans should be very concerned about the financial revelation from Netball New Zealand's chair: the o…

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 24 July. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Ryan Fox: Golf Open Champion on returning home

Ryan Fox returned to New Zealand on Friday, July 24, bringing along the Claret Jug following his triumph at the Open Championship on Monday. He spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the feeling of extra pressure going forward. "There's gonna be a whole lot more eyeballs on me, and there's gonna…

Joshua Tan: ExportNZ Executive Director on Trump's 12.5% tariffs

The United States has announced it will impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including New Zealand.  After his previous tariffs were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, Trump is using the excuse that the countries are not doing enough to stop the imports of goods associated with forced labo…

Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on giving away flights between Wellington and Westport

A new campaign offering free round-trip flights between Wellington and Westport is the latest bid to save a regional airline route operated by Nelson-based Originair, but those taking up the offer must book a rental car in Westport first. The campaign hopes to draw interest while the Government de…

Steve Watt: Police Association President discusses the impact of Lyn Fleming's killing on officers

Hayden Donald Jason Tasker sentenced to at least 22 years in prison for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming on New Years Day 2025. Police Association President Steve Watt said despite justice now being served, the impact the event has taken on her colleagues around the country will remain.  …

Gil Barndollar: Former US Marine on Trump threat of "massive" attack on Iran

US President Donald Trump says he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive attack” against Iran. But, senior fellow at Defence Priorities and a former US Marine Gil Barndollar believes that that like many of Trump's threats, this is unlikely.  "He's already killed the Supreme Leader. He'…

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The amalgamation plans are descending into chaos

If you're a fan, like I am, of scrapping as many councils as possible because of how poorly the numpties on those councils are running the place, you're about to learn, as I am, that just because you and I like an idea doesn't mean everyone else does. We are two weeks away from Chris Bishop's dead…

Ah-Leen Rayner: Forbidden Pharmacy Spokesperson on cost of medicines that aren't publicly funded

The Forbidden Pharmacy is an art pop-up in Auckland's Shed 10 that took place on Friday, July 24.   In the installation there are over 200 medicines that are currently unfunded in New Zealand but needed by patients. "The literal cost of living here is what it costs patients to either live, extend…

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Andy Burnham announcing 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20 percent cut in business rates from next April, as confirmed by Andy Burnham. This is the new Prime Minister's third policy, after he announced most bus fares in England will be capped at £2 from January and VAT will be cut from household e…