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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UK teachers getting trained on how to spot misogyny in boys
UK teachers will be given training to spot the early signs of misogyny in boys in order to address concerns about online radicalisation. The Government is looking...
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Explained: What can investors learn from 2025 global equity markets?
2025 has been a memorable year for global equity markets, and it's prompted speculation from investors. Between economic downturns and tariffs, there's been plenty...
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Nathan Guy appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy
Dairy farmer and agribusiness leader Nathan Guy is New Zealand’s new special agricultural trade envoy. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment and Minister...
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Hauraki District Council welcomes newly-approved mining project
Huge benefits for the Hauraki District - as a major mining project gets the green light to expand operations. The Government's granted fast track approval for Waihi...
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The Huddle: Should Netball NZ take more accountability here?
Tonight on The Huddle, CTU chief economist Craig Renney and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 18 December 2025, we're finally seeing those much talked about green shoots in the economy....
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Let the Jennie Wyllie saga be a warning to sports PR professionals
A quick Christmas message to all the PR people advising sports people and sporting organisations - could you please start talking? The less you talk, the dodgier...
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Tauranga's mayor looking for solutions to improve council's books
Tauranga's mayor is hoping some of the public have suggestions of how the council can balance its books. A Government-imposed rates cap means, from 2028, councils...
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'Opportune time': Former Silver Fern on Netball NZ's Jennie Wyllie resigning
New Zealand's most scrutinised sports administrator of 2025 has resigned with immediate effect. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie has been in the...
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Lawyer raises questions over Gloriavale private school after shutdown
Gloriavale's private school has been ordered to close its doors, leaving a lawyer wondering how it ever managed to exist. The Education Review Office highlighted...
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'Momentum starting to build': Expert reveals what GDP figures mean for economy
New Zealand's back on the road to financial recovery, according to new reports. The latest Stats NZ data shows the economy contracted 0.5 percent in the year to...
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Barry Soper: We're recovering from Adrian Orr's recession
Most parts of the economy are growing again. Stats NZ data out today shows GDP fell further in the June quarter than reported - at 1 percent, not 0.9. But GDP rose...
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Australia set to introduce new hate speech laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia's Government says it is entering new legal territory as it pledges to combat hate speech after Sunday's Bondi Beach terror attack. Fifteen people were...
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Netball NZ set to look for CEO following Jennie Wyllie resignation
Netball New Zealand is on the hunt for a new chief executive. Embattled Jennie Wyllie has resigned with immediate effect after nine years in the role, acknowledging...
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Questions raised as police apologise over Coromandel rescue investigation
Questions have been raised over who deploys helicopters to transport rescue teams as police apologise over a miscommunication. A 13-year-old girl was left clinging...
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UK doctors begin strike action
Resident doctors in England have begun their strike action after rejecting the Government's latest pay offer. The British Medical Association (BMA), and the health...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: RBNZ Governor Dr Anna Breman offering a new economic outlook
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman is pushing traders in financial markets to focus on the bank’s November 26 Monetary Policy Statement. This has prompted investors...
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US tech stock drop prompts AI-bubble concerns
Some of the most followed AI stocks have taken a hit over the last few days, prompting concerns about the sector's future. Both Oracle and Broadcom were down 10...
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The Huddle: Did we expect more from the McSkimming sentencing?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Jevon...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can we appreciate the good economic news coming out?
I know you shouldn't count your chickens before they hatch, but can we just take a minute to look at the good economic news coming out? Government books aside, tomorrow's...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 December 2025, disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has been sentenced...
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'Good news': What do the RBNZ changes mean for the banks?
There's hopes a new move by the Reserve Bank will bring about positive changes for New Zealand's banking sector. It is changing the mix of capital banks are required...
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Bondi terrorists reportedly travelled to Philippines, investigators seeking link
Questions remain about the significance of the Bondi's terrorists' recent trip to the Philippines. Sunday's terror attack at a Jewish celebration claimed 15 lives...
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'Waste of money': Labour lambasts scrapped road cone hotline
Labour's calling the Government road cone complaints hotline a complete waste of public money. It's wrapping up six months early - after site visits showed 86 percent...
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'No change': Conservation Minister on what the Abel Tasman land return means for tourists
The Abel Tasman walk has been returned to its original owners - but the Conservation Minister's unsure how it'll affect the iconic tramp's price-tag. The Government's...
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Explained: Why did Jevon McSkimming receive nine months home detention?
Jevon McSkimming received several discounts at sentencing in Wellington District Court today. The disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner has been given nine...
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Barry Soper: Parliament wraps up for another year
The Prime Minister's delivered his final parliamentary speech for the year, handing out plenty of praise for his Government and jibes for the Opposition. Parliament's...
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Rob and Michele Reiner’s son charged with murder following pair's death
The son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has been charged with murdering his parents - found dead in LA on Sunday. Reiner is famed...
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FIFA unveils new ticketing tier for upcoming World Cup
FIFA has introduced a new ticketing tier for next year's World Cup, following an uproar over the prices to attend games. The sport's governing body has announced...
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Auror welcomes reports showing retail crime down
There's encouraging numbers on retail crime in New Zealand, according to new reports. Data from retail crime intelligence company Auror shows year on year for the...
