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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Late Queen Elizabeth II's thoughts on Brexit revealed in new book
Former US president Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth II didn't approve of the Brexit referendum. The new book, The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden...
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Australian business confidence drops to Covid-era low
The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic. The US has today moved to blockade the Strait...
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The Huddle: What could the Crusaders replace the horses with?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What's the worst-case scenario for the Strait of Hormuz blockade?
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has begun and we now have a clearer picture of how it’s going to work. It doesn’t just cover the strait itself. It runs along...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 14 April, 2026, a leading economist warns interest rates could go up as early as next month. We...
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Richard Allen set to take over as Fonterra CEO
Fonterra has named Richard Allen as its new chief executive, succeeding Miles Hurrell. Allen - who joined Fonterra as a graduate in 2008 and has worked in various...
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Cook Strait ferry issues generating international tourism concerns
New Zealand's growing a reputation among the global tourism industry for its difficult inter-island travel. Industry workers who attended the world's leading travel...
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'Not the right answer': National Road Carriers Association on proposed RUC boycott
The National Road Carriers Association says a boycott to road user charges over high diesel prices isn't the right answer. Fuel tracking app Gaspy reports diesel...
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'Not the safest': Venues Otautahi head explains why Crusaders’ matchday horses retired
Design constraints have ruled out letting the Crusaders’ matchday horses have a run - in Christchurch’s new stadium. The six horses have featured at home games since...
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Trump deletes 'AI Jesus' post amid ongoing spat with Pope Leo
The US President has defended posting an AI-generated image making him appear like Jesus Christ. It shows Donald Trump in a white robe holding a glowing light, and...
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'Hard to measure': Westpac forecasts OCR hike for later this year
Another bank is predicting an upcoming OCR raise. ANZ has already picked three consecutive Official Cash Rate hikes in July, September, and October. Now Westpac...
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Barry Soper: Trump's comments about the Pope were unprecedented
Pope Leo says he'll keep speaking out against war, following criticism from Donald Trump. The US President attacked Leo yesterday, after the pontiff's previous criticism...
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Qantas to scale back flights amid Middle East conflict
The Iran war is prompting Qantas to scale back flights within Australia, but it's flying more to Paris and Rome. The airline's scaling back domestic Qantas and Jetstar...
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Crusaders to retire matchday horses at the new One NZ stadium
Horses will be absent from Crusaders' match-day Super Rugby experiences at Christchurch's new stadium due to safety reasons. Officials say limited space around the...
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'A big change': Kiwi scientists developing long-acting ketamine tablet
New Zealand scientists are developing a long-acting ketamine tablet, which could change therapeutic delivery of the drug. They're aiming to create a tablet patients...
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UK Government rules out joining Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade
The UK will not be involved in the US military blockade of Iran, according to new reports. The US announced the blockade after talks with Iran failed to secure a...
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Oil prices shoot up following Trump's blockade threat
Global oil prices have shot up again, with Donald Trump gunning for authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The President's announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports,...
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The Huddle: Why do we love Anna Breman?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does our news just have the wrong priorities?
Right, here’s a question I’d like to answer: Do we all have strange priorities in this country, or is it just the evening TV news that does? Last night, I sat through...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 13 April, 2026, ANZ thinks the Reserve Bank will raise the OCR as early as July. Chief Economist...
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Wellington's new water entity facing scrutiny over board pay
Concerns have been raised over the new Wellington water entity, as its board members will be paid twice as much as their Wellington Water counterparts. The group's...
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'Unfortunate reality': Minister Chris Bishop on the prospect of the OCR going up
There's growing concern about the impact of the Middle East conflict, and at least one major bank has forecasted increases to the OCR. ANZ has revised its outlook,...
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Hipkins raises concerns over India trade deal before party makes final call
Labour's leader is demanding clarity on spending commitments in the India free trade deal - and isn't sure whether the party will back it. The deal lives or dies...
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Expert warns Iran could inflict more economic turmoil beyond Strait of Hormuz
A warning Iran has more ways to inflict economic pain if war resumes with the US, other than in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump's threatening a navy blockade...
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Independent pharmacies raise concerns over planned Chemist Warehouse expansion
Concern from pharmacists over revelations Chemist Warehouse is planning to double its sites in the next decade. BusinessDesk reports a confidential briefing for...
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'A lot of uncertainty': ANZ chief economist on the bank changing their OCR forecast
The country's largest bank is now forecasting three Official Cash Rate hikes before the election. ANZ is predicting three consecutive increases in July, September,...
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Barry Soper: No one's sure what Trump's trying to accomplish
The Wall Street Journal reports Donald Trump is considering resuming strikes on Iran, with no deal reached in Pakistan yesterday. The US President's announced his...
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Albanese to travel to Asia amid ongoing fuel supply crisis
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to Brunei and Malaysia to boost the nation's fuel supply amid the ongoing crisis. Malaysia and Brunei are...
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Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters titles
Rory McIlroy has joined an exclusive group of four to win the Masters back-to-back. The Northern Irishman has claimed a one-stroke victory to successfully defend...
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'Life-threatening issues': MetService expert defends Cyclone Vaianu warnings
MetService is defending its Cyclone Vaianu warnings, saying it still believes it could have been deadly. It's now entirely off-shore and moving away from New Zealand,...
