/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:57:02 Z en /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/warrick-burr-civil-aviation-authority-general-manager-on-the-confiscation-of-batteries-at-airports/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/warrick-burr-civil-aviation-authority-general-manager-on-the-confiscation-of-batteries-at-airports/ Batteries are the most confiscated items at airports.  Auckland airport alone reportedly confiscates nearly 500 batteries every single day, then donates the batteries to those who need them.  Civil Aviation Authority General Manager Warrick Burr told Heather duPlessis-Allan that passengers ‘have an opportunity to learn the rules’ before having items confiscated.  He said that batteries must be securely stored in hand luggage and not touching any other batteries.   LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 05 Sept 2025 06:48:38 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sophie-moloney-skytv-chief-executive-on-new-all-blacks-deal-amid-profit-loss/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sophie-moloney-skytv-chief-executive-on-new-all-blacks-deal-amid-profit-loss/ Sky TV have renewed their broadcasting rights to the All-Black’s games for another 5 years.  This deal comes amid a slump in profit for SkyTV, with a 16.5% deficit compared to last year.  SkyTV Chief Executive Sophie Moloney told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the company is excited that it has managed to renew the deal.   “I’m thrilled for our customers, they know where they can find all of the rugby they love”  LISTEN ABOVE    Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:50:28 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/mark-mitchell-police-minister-says-new-phone-location-technology-is-in-line-with-the-telecommunications-information-privacy-code/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/mark-mitchell-police-minister-says-new-phone-location-technology-is-in-line-with-the-telecommunications-information-privacy-code/ The police minister has assured Kiwis that the new phone location technology will be used by emergency services appropriately.   The Device Location Information service rolled out today and can be used to find the mobile device of a person who hasn't dialed 111 when there are fears for their safety.   Minister Mark Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that processes are in place to ensure the tool is used in line with the Telecommunications Information Privacy Code.   Mitchell says information received will only be available to police and the relevant first responders.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:49:22 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/tony-hill-canterbury-district-commander-superintended-discusses-calls-for-feedback-from-rural-police/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/tony-hill-canterbury-district-commander-superintended-discusses-calls-for-feedback-from-rural-police/ Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he expects Canterbury Police to respond to the views of communities in its consultation over a proposed restructure. In a "departure from normal process", Police bosses have agreed to take public feedback on their plans. Mitchell says many people have raised concerns, and the lack of information has lead to confusion. Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill says no final decisions have been made. He says some parts of the proposal may need to be re-looked at, based on the feedback they receive, but it's too early to come to any conclusions. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:38:00 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/glenn-dobson-drug-detection-agency-ceo-on-the-use-of-facebook-marketplace-for-drug-listings/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/glenn-dobson-drug-detection-agency-ceo-on-the-use-of-facebook-marketplace-for-drug-listings/ Facebook Marketplace has become a popular avenue for drug sales.   In a single day, our newsroom found dozens of ads for various Class A substances being marketed over the North Island.  Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's says he is writing to Meta.   The Drug Detection Agency's Glenn Dobson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that workplace drug tests have revealed usage has been going up.   Dobson says the use of social media platforms is a concern - because the easier drugs are to access, the more prevalent they are in the community.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:59:55 Z