• Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026
    Feb 13 2026
    Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on Golden Visa update
    Feb 13 2026

    Immigration Minister Erica Stanford joins Heather to discuss the Golden Visa update.

    573 applications have been received since changes were made to the Active Investor Plus visa in April.

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    4 mins
  • Blair Tuke: Co-CEO and Wing Trimmer of the Black Foils on Sail GP returning to Auckland this weekend
    Feb 13 2026

    Sail GP is hitting Auckland this weekend.

    A thunderstorm has forced changes to the racing schedule.

    Co-CEO and Wing Trimmer of the Black Foils Blair TukejoinsHeather to discuss.

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    5 mins
  • Charles Croucher: Nine News Chief political editor on Australian Liberals have ousted leader Sussan Levy
    Feb 13 2026

    The Australian Liberals have ousted leader Sussan Levy.

    Angus Taylor has been voted in with a 34 to 17 vote.

    Taylor had announced he would challenge her for leadership of the opposition on Wednesday, ending months of speculation.

    Nine News Chief political editor Charles Croucher joins Heather to discuss.

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    3 mins
  • Peter Dengate-Thrush: Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand on major DIA probe into pokie fraud
    Feb 13 2026

    In a major bust in pokie fraud, 23 people face more than 500 charges accused of obtaining millions of dollars in grants.

    A Department of Internal Affairs probe found six charities and incorporated societies obtained $3.2 million for personal gain.

    Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand spokesperson Peter Dengate-Thrush joins Heather to discuss.

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    3 mins
  • Rupert Carlyon: Koura Wealth Managing Director on kiwis working into 70s to afford superannuation
    Feb 13 2026

    An investment company boss predicts New Zealanders will have to work into their 70’s for the country to afford superannuation.

    Milford's Blair Turnbull says it's inevitable the age for super will rise - and be means tested.

    Koura Wealth Managing Director Rupert Carlyon joins Heather to discuss whether it should be government or personal responsibility to make sure you have enough for retirement.

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    2 mins
  • Barry Soper: Senior Political correspondent on Cultural leave offered to Māori public servants, Reserve Bank Governor involves herself in US politics
    Feb 13 2026

    Minister Karen Chhour has confirmed she’s asked officials for a formal explanation over cultural leave being offered to Māori public servants.

    Senior political correspondentBarry Soper joins Heather todiscuss.

    Plus, it's been revealed Winston Peters did not ask for advice surrounding the new Reserve Bank Governor involving herself in US politics, despite suggesting she ask for advice.

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    7 mins
  • Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on trial date set for Trump defamation case against BBC and updates in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
    Feb 13 2026

    A trial date has been set for Donald Trump’s multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC.

    The date comes after a Florida judge rejected the BBC’s application to delay the process of discovery in the case.

    Trump is suing the BBC for defamation.

    Plus, the Trump administration has erased the government’s power to fight climate change.

    And, multiple gloves have been discovered in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

    US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins Heather to share the updates.

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    4 mins