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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
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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: 3 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 May 2024, Helen Clark tells off Winston Peters for his comments towards Bob Carr. Popeyes from...
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Barry Soper on Winston: Maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him
Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister...
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Helen Clark: “We look to foreign ministers to be a representation of our country abroad.”
Winston Peters has doubled-down on his spat with former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bobb Carr. On Twitter this morning, he called Carr ‘an irrelevant ill-informed...
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Dan Mitchinson: “It’s a mess – there's been about two thousand people arrested."
International Correspondent Dan Mitchinson speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the UCLA protests, Trump trial and Brittany Spears Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators...
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'Two ducks with one stone' Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is on holiday
Newstalk ZB sports contributor Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Ethan de Groot will be down south duck shooting, for the opening day. Pine said “De...
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Victoria University Vice Chancellor on free speech debate, more speakers added
Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added. A panel discussion around the role of universities in...
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"Perhaps she just wanted to come in and sort me out": Wellington florist on encounter with Julie Anne Genter
Julie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington. Newcombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she could tell Genter...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Bob Carr might be wasting his time
I reckon Bob Carr might be wasting his time and money sueing Winston Peters for defamation. If he was hoping that he would scare Winston into silence... he hasn't....
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Sunak's fate hangs in the balance in local elections
The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance. Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose approximately...
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China's stock market surging, despite economic downturn
China's economy has been experiencing a downturn- weak growth, increased debt, and unwanted Government intervention. Despite this, China's stock market is the second-best...
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HortNZ CEO Nadine Tunley resigns
Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August. Tunley claimed this wasn't an easy decision...
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Budget 2024: What can we expect ahead of the announcements?
Ahead of Budget Day 2024, experts are predicting possible outcomes. Economists have warned this Budget will likely be very conservative, following on from earlier...
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Pauline Hanson tells senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'go back to Pakistan'
Over in Australia, One Nation's Pauline Hanson is copping backlash over telling another senator to 'go back to Pakistan'. Mehreen Faruqi claims Hanson breached the...
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Wellington Phoenix lose out on Premiers Plate - what happens next?
The Wellington Phoenix are swiftly diverting their attention to the next piece of A-League silverware up for grabs. The club missed out on a maiden Premiers Plate...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 2 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 May 2024, Green MP Julie Anne Genter is in hot water over her behaviour in Parliament last...
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Trade wars: Canada refusing to comply with CPTPP dairy trade ruling
The Government's about to go toe-to-toe with Canada again, over a trade dispute. Canada's refusing to comply in full with a ruling in our favour over dairy trade. New...
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The Huddle: What can the Greens do about Julie Anne Genter?
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Labour's David Parker says Peters' feud with Australian Foreign Minister an AUKUS obfuscation
Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson says critical comments from Winston Peters are distracting from real issues. Peters criticised former Australian Foreign Minister...
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Provincial unions hopeful ahead of NZ Rugby governance meeting
There's optimism out of the provincial unions that they'll get what they want when New Zealand Rugby's governance saga likely comes to a head later this month. A...
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NZEI pushes back against the Government's scheme for structured literacy
An education union says there's more than one way to teach the basics in schools. The Government's committing $67 million in the Budget to roll-out structured literacy...
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'Dreadful': Former House Speaker criticises Julie Anne Genter's debate chamber confrontation
A former Speaker of the House says Julie Anne Genter's behaviour yesterday was 'dreadful'. The Green MP crossed the debating chamber last night, confronting Associate...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Outstanding misbehaviour from Julie Anne Genter
That was some outstanding rage from Julie Anne Genter, wasn't it? It probably won't surprise you to hear she's not at work today, she's working from home - I would...
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'Massive game-changer': Minister Erica Stanford has high hopes for structured literacy
The Education Minister says teachers' stances on structured literacy are changing. The Government is putting $67 million from the Budget into bringing the learning...
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Glasgow college to offer classes on Taylor Swift ahead of Eras tour
Parents, friends and partners of Taylor Swift fans will have the opportunity to take a college class on the pop star. Glasgow Clyde College aims to educate students...
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Restaurant Brands NZ reporting significant sales boost this quarter
Restaurant Brands New Zealand is enjoying a strong first quarter for the 2024 financial year. The restaurant operator reported $302.6 million in sales, a 7.9 percent...