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 criminals facing pub, concert and travel ban under new sentencing rules
People convicted of crimes in England and Wales could find themselves barred from going to pubs, concerts and sports matches under proposed new rules. The Government...
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US Federal Reserve raises hopes of rate cuts
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has indicated rate cuts could be on the cards soon. Powell indicated the tariffs were making an inflationary impact, but he...
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Tourism Holdings reports net loss
Campervan company Tourism Holdings has reported a bottom line net loss, which they're claiming reflects the economic situation in the US. Despite the weak results,...
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The Huddle: What do we make of Chris Bishop's comments?
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Chris Bishop have a point about house prices?
I'll tell you what I found interesting over the last few days it's the enormous surprise at the start, and now the debate about Chris Bishop saying it's a good thing...
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Finance Minister hints supermarket announcement on the cards
Further work on tackling the supermarket duopoly is in the wings. The Finance Minister claimed an update is imminent on plans to improve competition in the supermarket...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 August 2025, did the PM overstep when he said he thinks the Reserve Bank should have cut the...
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Police Association President weighs in on report showing gaps in new recruits’ skills
The police union says senior police officers' apparent lack of confidence in incoming cops will provide an opportunity for development. Senior officers have criticised...
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'Ready to do other things': Pic's Peanut Butter founder celebrates Australian firm buying majority stake
A private Australian firm has bought a majority stake in the famous Kiwi peanut butter firm Pic’s. The hugely successful Nelson-based company is now 51.3 percent...
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Concerns raised about pharmacies following two accidental overdose cases
A pharmacist says her industry's under an unsustainable amount of pressure, off the back of two high-profile cases. New reports revealed a pharmacist failed to consult...
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'Gone too far': Expert supports RBNZ making changes to capital lending
A banking expert believes changes to capital requirements would impact home loans and other lending. The Reserve Bank's seeking feedback on proposals to lower the...
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Barry Soper: The independence of the Reserve Bank needs to be preserved
The Prime Minister's stressing he doesn't tell the Reserve Bank what to do, but does offer his view. Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking this morning he gives interim...
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Erin Patterson faces husband’s family in two-day pre-sentence hearing
Deadly mushroom cook Erin Patterson will face members of her husband’s family for the first time after a jury found she murdered three people with a poisoned beef...
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Explained: Can the All Blacks bounce back following Argentina defeat?
There's hope among fans that the All Blacks can bounce back as they gear up to face the Springboks next week at Eden Park. The All Blacks crashed to their first...
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Explained: How can we bring major events to NZ?
Prime Minister Chris Luxon recently claimed he wants a constant flow of events to draw in international guests in order to stimulate the economy. This follows big...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Peeni is harming Labour's chances at government
Seems to me that Peeni Henare's shenanigans in the by-election right now is exactly the kind of thing that Labour has to knock on the head, quick smart, if they...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 22 August 2025, Fonterra's agreed to one of the biggest ever deals in NZ business history. Chief...
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How will China benefit from what’s going on between Trump and Putin?
US President Trump and Russian President Putin have been deadlocked in negotiations around the war in Ukraine, leaving space for China to benefit from this pause. Asian...
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NZ Rugby Chair discusses the new SkyTV and TVNZ rugby broadcasting deal
SkyTV is set to broadcast every All Blacks’ game for the next 5 years, and TVNZ will broadcast all 93 of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) matches. Chair...
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SkyTV secure All Black’s games despite 16.5% profit drop
Sky TV have renewed their broadcasting rights to the All-Black’s games for another 5 years. This deal comes amid a slump in profit for SkyTV, with a 16.5% deficit...
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The Huddle: What does Sky's new broadcasting deal mean for viewers?
Tonight on the Huddle, sports reporter Nathan Limm and sports journalist Lavina Good join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. What does Sky's...
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Stricter safety measures rolled out in Australian childcare centres
Australia's introducing stricter measures across its childcare centres in efforts to better protect young children. CCTV cameras will be trialled at more than 300...
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Netanyahu accuses NZ of 'shameful' support of Palestine
Benjamin Netanyahu has called a number of western nations – including New Zealand – ‘shameful’ for their support of Palestine. These comments come as the NZ Government...
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Finance and Expenditure committee findings: Less obstructions needed for foreign parties
Parliament's finance and expenditure committee released the findings of its banking inquiry today, making 19 recommendations - 14 of which have cross-party support. It...
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Eric Menendez denied parole 36 years after parents’ murder
Erik Menendez has been denied parole 36 years after he confessed to killing his parents. He and his brother Lyle were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 for murdering...
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Fonterra reaches $3.8billion deal with French dairy giant Lactalis
Fonterra is confident farmers will vote to sell major brands like Anchor and Mainland. It's reached a deal to sell its consumer and associated businesses to French...
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Police Minister says new phone tracking system is in line with privacy code
The police minister has assured Kiwis that the new phone location technology will be used by emergency services appropriately. The Device Location Information...
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Explained: What is Tencent - and how is it doing so well?
While experts are weighing up the results of US-based tech giants, one Chinese company is dominating markets. Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate...
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Fonterra lifts farmgate milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS
Fonterra has increased its farmgate milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season to $10.15 per kg of milksolids from $10.00/kg, and has narrowed its forecast range...
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The Huddle: Do we need to appreciate what we have here?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David Seymour...
