Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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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 Ryan Bridge: Win for truckies, loss for coastal shipping
On the face of it, this coastal shipping decision from James Meager seems like an odd one. It's a win for truckies, like it or not, we're about to get 500 extra...
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"Didn't meet that criteria": Associate Minister of Transport blocks coastal shipping bid
The country's largest cement supplier says we'll soon have over 500 more trucks on the road every month to move cement across the country. They recently requested...
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"Green shoots starting to flourish": Retail card spending up 1.6% compared to last year
There are signs that green shoots are starting to flourish economically. The latest card spending data from Stats NZ shows retail spending was up 1.6-percent last...
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Nutritionist encourages smaller portions at restaurants
Could different portion sizes for each sex reduce obesity? According to one UK-based expert, it could. Professor Naveed Sattar says portion sizes at restaurants...
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Minister discusses 2% minimum wage rise amid 3% annual inflation rise
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden's refutes claims her minimum wage increase is 'piddly'. The minimum wage will rise to 23-dollars-and-95-cents next...
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"He set it up.": Lawyer who represented Gloriavale leavers comments on former leader's sentencing
Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been sentenced to 26 months in jail for sexual offending. He had indecently assaulted young women and girls over a 20...
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Last-minute offer could stop UK doctors' strike
Over in the UK, a last minute offer from the health secretary could stop a planned doctors' strike from going forward. Resident doctors are set to go on strike next...
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Global dairy market expected to see downturn - report
The global dairy market is expected to face a period of weaker commodity prices off the back of a growth-filled 2025. According to Rabobank's Q4 Global Dairy Quarterly...
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The Huddle: Is the Taxpayers' Union taking things too far here?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Brigitte Morton from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What will Trump's border crackdown do to tourism?
Donald Trump has every right to crack down on the American border. There are problems there that we, down here in little old New Zealand, just don't understand. Illegal...
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Local Water Done Well: Projected costs set to hit $47.9b
The water service delivery plans have been submitted by local councils and evaluated, and the total is set to hit over $47 billion. Councils handed over these proposals...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 11 December 2025, the Health Minister reacts to a report that predicts the number of cancer...
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Kiwi-founded company The Fractional Directory signs deal with Singapore Government
The Singapore Government has teamed up with New Zealand-founded start-up The Fractional Directory for a new pilot programme. The project will pair fractional leaders...
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Rubio ousts Calibri font, orders return to Times New Roman
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats to start using the Times New Roman font again, reversing a change made under the previous administration. Rubio's...
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'Tricky': Consumer NZ on entitlements after Jetstar caught using faulty scales
Consumer NZ says travellers could struggle to get a refund - after revelations two Jetstar baggage scales at Wellington Airport may not have been accurate. Checks...
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Explained: Do prospective Kiwi tourists to the US need to be careful?
Few details are known about a possible law to make tourists entering the US provide five years of social media history. It would affect those currently able to visit...
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Health Minister says continued investment needed as cancer cases set to skyrocket
The Health Minister says predictions cancer diagnoses will increase isn't cause for panic. A new report has found the number's likely to double in the next two...
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Barry Soper: Nicola Willis fires back at the Taxpayers' Union
Nicola Willis is defending her economic track record in the face of a lobby-group's satirical campaign. The Taxpayers' Union has sent MPs Nicola Willis-branded fudge,...
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Australian travellers to US expected to provide social media history
Tourists entering the United States could soon have to provide a five-year social media history. The proposed new requirement would affect those who are currently...
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Black Caps v West Indies: Kiwi side holds lead for Day 2
Another leg-side strangle for the Black Caps post-lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test against the West Indies in Wellington. Daryl Mitchell has joined Devon...
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Hemp industry laws loosened as part of new legislation
Deregulation of the hemp industry could let seeds be sold freely around the country. Cabinet's agreed to loosen things up - removing the need for a licence to grow...
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Donald Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leadership
Donald Trump's son says the US President might walk away from the peace efforts of Ukraine and Russia. The White House unveiled a new National Security Strategy...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Do we have confidence in Anna Breman?
The new Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, hosted an event for media earlier, allowing financial journalists to get their first look. Breman is monitoring the impact...
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Retail sector hit hard by economic downturn ahead of Christmas rush
Recent trading updates indicate the nation's leading retailers are feeling the pinch ahead of the busy season. The Warehouse and Kathmandu are among the big names...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What will the Willis-Richardson debate do for Nicola's credibility?
This Nicola Willis-Ruth Richardson showdown looks like it'll go ahead next week after the HYEFU release. As you'll know from listening to this show on Monday night,...
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The Huddle: Does New Zealand need to follow Australia's lead on the social media ban?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the Supreme Court has delivered a huge win for family carers of disabled...
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'Common sense': Heart of the City joins calls to let cars return to Queen Street
Cars could be returning to a section of Auckland's Queen Street, under a new proposal. Auckland Transport wants to let cars return to the section between Wellesley...
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'Not just about content': NZ Govt examining Aussie teen social media ban
The Government's looking to Australia as it explores ways prevent online harm to young Kiwis. On the day an under-16 social media ban began across the Tasman, our...
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Black Caps v West Indies: Blair Tickner ruled out following shoulder injury
Black Caps fast bowler Blair Tickner has been taken to hospital and is unlikely to take any more part in the second cricket test against the West Indies. Tickner...
