On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 9 May 2025, the Government is pushing ahead with its review of the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Maori Development Tama Potaka tells Heather whether the tribunal is going too far.

Plus Erica Stanford talks through the changes to the redress scheme for victims of abuse in state care.

We find out more about the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV and speak to Cardinal John Dew who was in the conclave itself.

Heather has plenty more to say about the state of New Zealand Rugby finances.

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Sports Journalist Lavina Good and Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper join the Huddle.

The Huddle discusses Netball New Zealand's current rules stating players must play in the ANZ Premiership to be available for the national team.

Nine Kiwi crickets have left Pakistan as the Super League transfers to the UAE amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India.

Where does this leave the players?

New Zealand Rugby has posted huge losses despite a record income last year. Could we expect job losses?

The Huddle discuss all this and more.

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US President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a trade deal.

In the deal, the United Kingdom will buy more US beef and ethanol, streamlining it customs process for goods from the country.

Who came out better in the deal?

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey discusses the terms, the impact on domestic industries and more.

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