Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
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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Trump’s Tiktok deal with China still has hurdles to clear
US President Donald Trump announced an acquisition of social media platform Tiktok - a platform that is owned by Chinese software company ByteDance. The President...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 26 September 2025, police have revealed they came across Tom Phillips and his missing kids several...
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Former Wallaby on Australia's chances of taking home the Bledisloe Cup
The Bledisloe Cup is back for another year, as the All Blacks face the Wallabies this weekend at Eden Park. The All Blacks need 8 more points to top 4000 against...
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The Huddle: Can the Wallabies conquer the fortress?
Tonight on the Huddle: Host of Sky's Aotearoa Rugby podcast Ross Carl and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest sports news. The...
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Confidential documents belonging to former Wellington mayor bought at dump sale
A former Wellington City Mayor has met with the Council CEO after her private papers were among confidential documents found in a desk bought from a dump sale. A...
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Chris Bishop: New Zealand's sporting success could lead to economic growth.
New Zealand's sporting success could lead to economic growth. The government's launched a Sport Diplomacy Strategy paper today with the goal of leveraging our sporting...
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Former police negotiator discusses handling of Tom Phillips case
A former police negotiator says police would have had to take a balanced approach to finding Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. They've revealed...
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'Appetite for change': Government due to make announcement on energy sector reform
The government is expected to make a major announcement on the energy sector next week. This announcement comes as more and more Kiwis are calling for reform. Senior...
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Changes won't make vote counting faster, says constitutional lawyer
Late enrolments aren't the reason for a slow election vote count. That's according to constitutional lawyer Graeme Edgeler, who agrees with comments from the Electoral...
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Explained: Could Greater Manchester's mayor challenge Starmer for the top job?
There's rumours in the UK a new competitor could challenging Keir Starmer to become the Prime Minister. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, says Labour...
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Fonterra posts $1.08b profit, confirms farmgate milk price range
New Zealand's economy has been shrinking, but our largest company has seen profits surge. Fonterra's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit. Its...
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The Huddle: Can we really regulate the political views of schoolkids?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Connection crisis: Rural communities missing out on mobile coverage
More than one-third of farmers say their mobile coverage has gotten worse over the past year - and it's negatively impacting their work environment and overall safety. New...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Aren't children allowed their own political views?
So the teacher's union is warning about a rising tide of extremism in our schools. I've read the story - what's the actual problem? That's what I'm trying to figure...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 25 September 2025, Fonterra has delivered one of its best results ever. Chief Executive Miles...
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Doomsday prepping: More Kiwis call on Govt to prepare for the end of the world
A new survey has revealed a significant number of Kiwis want the Government to prepare for catastrophic events that could bring about the end of the world. New University...
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'We're for more speech': Free Speech Union criticises 'censorship' in schools
There's growing push-back on the idea that children should be censored at school, as extremism spreads. PPTA members are seeing misogyny spread through the classroom,...
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'Long time coming': All Blacks coach speaks ahead of weekend Wallabies clash
The All Blacks are hoping to turn their luck around following their worst-ever defeat to South Africa. Ahead of their Eden Park clash against the Wallabies this...
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Applications surging in as Govt reopens oil and gas exploration
Oil and gas exploration applications have reopened for the first time since the 2018 ban. Companies can now apply for new prospecting and exploration permits anywhere...
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Fonterra CEO reveals how strong result could lead to lower butter prices
Fonterra's CEO says cheaper butter prices could be on the horizon. The dairy co-op's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit and a record-high final...
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Azaria Howell: Why has an inquiry been launched into National's Carl Bates?
An inquiry's being held into whether the MP for Whanganui has complied with his obligations to declare interests. National's Carl Bates didn't disclose 25 properties,...
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Albanese and Trump meet in New York, confirm second sit-down for October
Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump came face-to-face in New York - and locked in plans for a formal meeting in Washington for October. Albanese posted a photo of...
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All Blacks v Wallabies: Line-up changes revealed ahead of weekend clash
Ardie Savea will stand in as All Blacks captain this weekend, with Scott Barrett ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Barrett's replaced by Fabian Holland in the...
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More Kiwi households cutting back on fruit and veg amid rising costs - report
Half of New Zealanders are cutting back on fruit and vegetables as the cost of living rises. A Ministry of Social Development report reveals nearly two in five...
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London mayor's office rejects claims made by Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump recently made the claim that London wanted to 'go to sharia law' under its 'terrible mayor', Sadiq Khan - a claim the mayor's office has...
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2degrees posts multi-million net loss for 2025
Telco provider 2degrees made a net loss attributable to shareholders of $18.2 million for the 2025 financial year. Despite this, operating earnings and overall revenue,...
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The Huddle: What do the Mood of the Boardroom survey results mean for the Government?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can Anna Breman turn the economy around?
The Swedes do central banking a little different to us, and I reckon it's good news we've got a Swede in charge. Riksbank - their RBNZ equivalent - is really big...
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Revealed: Which tech companies are catching the attention of investors?
AI and technology stocks are continuing to have a significant presence in the market - but which companies are leading the charge? Broadcom and Oracle are among...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 24 September 2025, first we got Ikea and now we get a Swedish Reserve Bank Governor! Finance...
