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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Mass-arrests forecast at protest in London after pro-Palestine group banned
The UK Government has called the group Palestine Action ‘terrorists’ after members associated with the group were found on an RAF base. Palestine Action have organised...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 8 August 2025, the Israeli security cabinet has approved plans to take full control of Gaza....
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Former finance minister says Nicola Willis needs to ‘face up’ to Treasury
A Treasury report has pointed out that government spending is still near its peak during the pandemic. This comes after finance minister Nicola Willis said her...
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‘Dead economy’: India reacts to Donald Trump’s criticism threatening trade relationship
US President Donald Trump has called India a country with a ‘dead economy.’ Despite India being one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, Trump...
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The Huddle: Should our best players keep running overseas?
Tonight on the Huddle, NewstalkZB Sports reporter Nathan Limm and Oceania Football Confederation media manager Matt Brown join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss...
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First trial of 'military-style' bootcamp for youth offenders ends
An Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice senior leader's keen to see youth offender boot camps continue beyond the pilot. The 12-month military-style camp trial with 10...
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Palestinians left with nowhere to go as Netanyahu moves to tighten grip on Gaza
Israel's expanding its military occupation of Gaza - forcing more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza City. Israel's security cabinet's approved Prime Minister...
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Trump moves to fill peacemaker role between Russia and Ukraine
The US President has said he would be happy to have a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The focus of this meeting will likely be around...
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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: How hard is it for Labour to check their texts?
So I don't know what's worse, the fact that Willow Jean Prime is a lazy, disinterested waste of space in Labour's team, or the fact that Labour's been busted almost...
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"Depature from normal process": Canterbury rural police ask for public feedback
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he expects Canterbury Police to respond to the views of communities in its consultation over a proposed restructure. In a "departure...
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Trump set to meet Putin as early as next week - report
Donald Trump has informed his allies that he aims to meet with Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, with an additional three-way meeting including Ukrainian President...
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Explained: How can investors respond to the ongoing global uncertainty?
2025 has been regarded as a challenging year for economic forecasting, with experts stumped about what decisions to make. Traditional indicators have been regarded...
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Australian researchers develop vaccine to stop foot and mouth disease
Australian researchers have developed a vaccine to protect livestock during an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The five-year research project was a partnership...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington Council doesn't need to fence off the sea
Rare thing to be able to say- but Wellington City Council has just made a sensible decision and voted against erecting a fence along the entire length of Kumutoto...
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The Huddle: Did the Covid-19 spending go too far?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 07 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 7 August 2025, Ballance, one of the biggest names in agriculture business, might have to put...
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Road user charges: Eroad head reveals how new plan could work
Fuel taxes are set to be replaced by road user charges for all vehicles - and it's left many wondering how these changes will be implemented. Eroad has welcomed...
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Educators unbothered by 'fairly small' errors in Ministry-funded maths books
One school principal is not phased by mistakes being found in a Ministry maths resource book. 18 errors have been found and fixed - including incorrect sums and...
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Wellington Council votes down $7m waterfront fence
Wellington councillors have voted against advice to fence parts of the waterfront. They were considering a proposal to immediately spend $7 million installing fences...
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NZNO voices concerns as St John set to axe multiple volunteer programmes by 2026
There's fears St John's cutting of community programmes will put more pressure on health workers. The organisation's new community health direction will see the...
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Ballance’s Kapuni plant faces shutdown amid gas supply issues
A temporary shutdown may be on the cards for fertiliser manufacturer Ballance as it struggles to secure affordable gas. The farmer and grower co-op says it may close...
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Jason Walls: What can we expect from the Government's labelling investigation?
The Government's putting product labelling regulations under the microscope in another attack on red tape. The Ministry for Regulation's reviewing labelling standards,...
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Australian GST proposal would increase tax rate - but include $3300 rebate
The Australian Government is facing renewed calls to increase the GST, but hand taxpayers a hefty rebate set to shield low-income earners. The new proposal, put...
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Richie Mo'unga set to return to NZ Rugby under 18-month contract
Richie Mo'unga will return to New Zealand Rugby next year, via the NPC with Canterbury. The 56-test All Black has signed an 18-month contract to return to New Zealand...
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'Quite isolated': Auckland Council defends latest rates bill blunders
Some Auckland ratepayers have been getting nasty surprises when opening their newest bills for the year. The Herald has identified a number of properties who've...
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UK Government must raise taxes to cover multi-billion gap, think tank claims
Taxes must rise in the coming months in order to reach financial targets, according to one UK-based economic think tank. The National Institute of Economic and Social...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Can Labour and National unite on long-term infrastructure?
The Building Nations conference kicked off today, with the nation's major political parties seemingly aligned on future infrastructure. National's Chris Bishop and...
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Explained: How can Governments bring down their debts?
Government debt levels are rising globally - with many at risk of permanent structural deficits if they can't bring down interest bills each year. Cutting spending...
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Rugby Australia changes eligibility rules
Rugby Australia has confirmed the rule restricting how many overseas based players Wallabies coaches can pick has been scrapped. Rugby Australia has since claimed...
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The Huddle: Can we expect the Government to do something about grocery prices?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Conor English from Silvereye communications joined in on a discussion about the following...
