Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
4pm–7pm weekdays
Dynamic, sharp and connected - Heather du Plessis-Allan means business.
With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
Assertive, direct and opinionated, Heather is well respected by leading news makers, business leaders and political insiders.
As well as setting the news agenda, this show has a major focus on local and international business, ensuring our listeners are engaged and informed.
Heather du Plessis-Allan is a driving force at the centre of New Zealand’s biggest newsroom and number one radio station*.
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will the pay equity claim shake-up save us money?
That decision today to stop all those pay equity claims is ballsy - I mean, you know, ballsy is good - and I think I lean towards thinking this is the right thing...
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Steven Joyce nominated as NZME board chair
NZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of heated debate over the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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'We're really disappointed': NZNO head voices disapproval with Government's plan for pay equity claims
The Government is planning a massive overhaul of New Zealand’s pay equity regime - and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation doesn't approve. The reforms will overhaul...
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Explained: How secure are personal email accounts?
Education Minister Erica Stanford is not alone in forwarding Parliament and ministerial emails to her personal account - with Nicola Willis and Chris Bishop revealing...
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'Catastrophe': Expert responds to Israel's expanded operation set to displace Gazans
A Middle East expert says there's little hope displaced Palestinians can go back to Gaza in future under Israel's latest plan. Its Security Cabinet is planning...
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Victoria University bars law students from using laptops in exams to cut down on cheating
Victoria University's upcoming law exams will be laptop-free - in a defence against using AI to cheat. Law dean professor Geoff McClay told pupils yesterday they'll...
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Brooke van Velden addresses backlash to pay equity legislation overhaul
The Government is urgently pushing through new legislation - lifting the threshold for pay-equity claims based on gender discrimination. The Bill has already passed...
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Jason Walls: Privileges Committee postpones decision for Te Pāti Māori
Te Pāti Māori has been granted a stay of execution from the Privileges Committee - at least until tomorrow. Te Pāti Māori was referred to the Privileges Committee...
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Who could replace Peter Dutton after Liberal election loss?
Australia's Liberal Party is weighing up their options after Peter Dutton's recent defeat in the election. Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat following Anthony...
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Tributes flooding in following Shane Richardson's death
New Zealand's motorcycle racing community is remembering Shane Richardson as a fierce and passionate competitor. The 29-year-old father of two has died in an 11-bike...
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'The devil's in the details': Former ANZ Facebook CEO weighs in on proposed social media ban
The Prime Minister is hoping to get bipartisan support for banning under-16s from social media. MP Catherine Wedd is putting the Member's Bill proposal in to Parliament's...
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Police questioning suspects after alleged terror plot foiled
Eight men, including seven Iranians, have been arrested over two suspected terror plots in England. Five were arrested at various locations around the UK as part...
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Optimism fuelling spike in NZ financial markets
New Zealand's financial markets have taken a positive turn - following months of financial uncertainty. Greg Smith from Devon Funds unpacked the factors behind...
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The Huddle: Should we be concerned about Erica Stanford?
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Westpac CEO reacts to bank's profit growing by 10 percent
Westpac New Zealand’s profits are continuing to rise, as it makes more money from existing customers, rather than materially growing its business. The Australian-owned...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 5 May 2025, FTA negotiations with India start this week and the Trade Minister is on the show...
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Minister Nicola Willis unpacks her use of email following Erica Stanford scandal
The Finance Minister says she steers clear of emails - following a recent ministerial scandal. This follows 1News reports that Erica Stanford sent pre-Budget announcements...
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Police Minister explains why he wants longer sentences to reduce recidivism
The Police Minister has expressed interest in locking up criminals for longer in a bid to cut down on reoffending. Criminals that serve five years or more in jail...
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Smaller weddings growing in popularity as costs go up
People are prioritising smaller guest lists as fewer couples marry - according to new reports. Wedding Professional has revealed its average client spend this year...
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Focus on safety, stability and 'Australian values' behind sweeping Albanese victory - expert
A focus on 'Australian values' during geopolitical uncertainty could explain the vast gap between the two parties at Saturday's federal election, according to one...
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Trade Minister hopeful ahead of Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India
A Kiwi negotiation team is in India this week, holding our first in-person Free Trade Agreement talks. Trade Minister Todd McClay says it's an important step in...
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Jason Walls: Could Trump's latest tariff threat help New Zealand?
The Prime Minister says it's too early to understand the potential impact of tariffs on New Zealand films. Donald Trump has most recently written he'd like100 percent...
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Explained: What does Albanese's election win mean for Dutton?
The sweeping loss for Peter Dutton's Liberal National coalition in the Australian election likely has long-term implications for the party going forward. Anthony...
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Warriors v Cowboys: Kiwi side wins 30-26
The Warriors have gone up the NRL ladder after a heart-stopping 30-26 NRL victory over the Cowboys in the Magic Round in Brisbane. The first five first half tries...
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Retail crime: West Auckland butcher says most cases too small to report on
A West Auckland butcher says a lot of shoplifting is too small to bother reporting. A Retail NZ survey has found 40 percent of retail crime goes unreported. Butcher...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don't think voters are rejecting Trumpism
After Albo’s massive win across the ditch on Saturday, I can see a lot of commentators are tempted to blame it on Trumpism - in the same way they blamed the Canadian...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 2 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 2 May 2025, Heather and Deborah Coddington pay tribute to their good friend, Sir Bob Jones. Jones...
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David Seymour calls for ministerial cull - are all of them really needed?
David Seymour is calling for culling of the government. He’s floated a policy that would reduce the number of ministers and government departments, calling into...
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Mushroom murder trial: Patterson's estranged husband takes the stand
Court's adjourned for the weekend after day four of the accused mushroom killer trial in Melbourne. Erin Patterson's estranged husband took the stand once again,...
