Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The New Zealand SailGP team have broken their silence on the crash that broke grinder Louis Sinclair's legs. Sinclair is in hospital, recovering from the horror smash with the French syndicate. Sportstalk host Jason Pine weighed in on the safety debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airbnb rates in Christchurch have fallen for the first time in five years, as hosts flood the market before the new stadium opens. The Press reports average short-term rental income dropped to $105 a night last year - down $2 annually. Construction market analyst Mike Blackburn says multi-unit builds are dominating the city, with some apartments just 39 square metres with no carpark. "These are units that are part of 20 or 30 units in a block, and they're specifically being built and being marketed and sold as Airbnb units." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.