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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 7 June 2024, Australia has gone back on its word and will re-start deporting Kiwi criminals who...
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'The real-life Martha' - The woman suing Netflix
The woman who claims to be the inspiration behind Netflix’s Baby Reindeer is suing them for at least NZ$274m. Scottish woman Fiona Harvey first announced she was...
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E.U Parliament Election: What to expect
The European Union Election runs Thursday to Sunday. They're held every five years across the 27-member bloc. This year marks the 10th parliamentary election since...
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India Election Analysis: What does this mean for Narendra Modi?
Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament – not enough to form a government. National Democratic...
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What's the latest on the Te Pāti Māori allegations?
Te Pāti Māori is asking Police to lead an urgent investigation of allegations made against the Party. It denies claims Census information collected at Manurewa...
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ANZ has changed it's outlook for the OCR to Feburary 2025
The ANZ Bank has changed its official cash rate (OCR) forecast, now expecting the first cut to arrive in February, rather than May 2025. Meanwhile, The European...
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What's the best way to structure Super Rugby playoffs?
Tonight, on the Sports Huddle with Andrew Gourdie & Matt Brown: The future of Super Rugby Playoffs Newshub Sports Presenter Andrew Gourdie told Heather du Plessis...
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Would you pass still your exam if it meant analysing memes?
In a recent NCEA literacy exam, Year 10 students were asked to read four memes and discuss which two had the most similar underlying themes. Sociolinguist Julia...
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What's behind Australia's decision to deport NZ-born criminals?
Australia's Immigration Minister Andrew Giles issued ‘Direction 110’ on Friday, which means non-citizens with violent criminal records can be deported, even if they'd...
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What's going on with National's David MacLeod?
The police have been referred to an investigation into National MP for New Plymouth David MacLeod's failure to report $178,394 in donations. MacLeod - a backbench...
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Joe Biden won't pardon his son if he's found guilty
Hunter Biden’s ex-girlfriend Hallie is testifying in his federal gun trial. Hallie described to the court how she found a gun in his truck, his drug use and how...
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New Zealand to give $1 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency - following Gaza controversy
New Zealand will make its annual payment of $1 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as scheduled - Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters...
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Piney's Super Rugby QF predictions
This weekend, the Fijian Drua will play the Blues at Eden Park in their second quarterfinal in a row. Meanwhile, The Melbourne Rebels are closing up shop – bringing...
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Dr Shilpan Patel: Neurology Registrar on calls to regulate nitrous oxide following rising hospitalisations
An Auckland woman who can no longer move her legs after inhaling nitrous oxide - otherwise known as 'nangs' or 'laughing gas - is urging the government to regulate...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: We can't stop Australia deporting NZ-born criminals, but we can help them once they're here
The Australian change of heart on the 501s didn't last long did it, ay? They flipped their position today. They've issued a new directive. Now, what this is going...
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Heather du Plessis Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 6 June 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 6 June 2024, Transport Minister Simeon Brown details his $4 billion spend to fix and prevent...
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What's the latest on the Madeleine McCann case?
New information has been revealed about Christian Brueckner, the lead suspect in the long-running Madeleine McCann case. German police have claimed Brueckner had...
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Mortgage rates aren't looking to drop any time soon
Infometrics predict the official cash rate (OCR) won’t move until February next year - rather than this November. Non-tradeable inflation (inflation that is domestic...
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The sobering statistic of rural male suicide rates
University of Otago research revealed last year that twice the number of under 30-year-olds living in rural areas die compared to those in cities. It’s the strongest...
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Wil dropping oil prices help with inflation?
Good news for motorists: the price of oil has gone down around 7 percent in the last week. The Brent Crude oil price dropped below US$80 a barrel at the weekend,...
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BNZ branches are back to regular opening hours
The Bank of New Zealand is extending the opening hours of part-time branches. The bank put an emphasis on call centres and digital services after closing 38 branches...
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Should Covid tests be free?
On The Huddle: Health funding in this year’s budget The government will fund $22m to train 25 more doctors each year through the existing medical schools at Otago...
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How will the government's Covid plan roll out this winter?
The government will purchase an additional 9 million rapid antigen tests (RATs), extending freely available tests by three months. Health Minister Shane Reti announced...
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Male birth control in development: a gel that you rub on your shoulders
Male birth control may be on its way – in gel form. It’s a hormonal gel that men rub on their shoulders, which has been developed at the University of Southern...
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The Taxpayers Union has called for the Privacy Commissioner to investigate Te Pāti Māori allegations
Te Pāti Māori is facing allegations that personal information collected by a Manurewa marae during Covid immunisations was used for political campaigning. The marae...
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The pothole police, coming to a place near you
The Government will spend $4 billion over the next three years fixing and preventing potholes on state highways and local roads nationwide. Auckland will get a...
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X-Rays: What effect will the government's new radiology funding have?
The Government is putting $30 million towards free and timely access to radiology services including X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds across the country. Health...
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The Australian government has dropped their case against Elon Musk's X
Australia's cyber safety regulator has dropped a case against Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) over the removal of videos of the stabbing of an Assyrian church...
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Joseph Suaalii's red card: Did your teeth chatter watching it?
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has insisted his knockout tackle on Reece Walsh was an accident. Suaalii apologised to the whole of New South Wales, after being sent off...
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Car sales down for five months straight
It’s the fifth straight month of slow new car sales, and it’s likely for more dealers to close. This comes after the Government removed the Clean Car Discount –...