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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‘kicking the can down the road': Trump adds 3 months to trade deadline with China
Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline to reach a trade deal with China. The deadline that was due to end today has now been pushed back by 3 months. Asia...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 15 August 2025, Rail Minister Winston Peters speaks to Heather about the eye-watering cost of...
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Former US chief of staff discusses Trump’s meeting with Putin
Donald Trump is due to meet with Vladimir Putin at 7:30am NZST to discuss the war in Ukraine. This will be the first time the pair have met since Helsinki in 2018,...
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The Huddle: Why are Netballers running from New Zealand?
Tonight on the Huddle, NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave and Andrew Gordy join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. What will north shore...
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Auckland council to cut Takapuna Golf Club down to 9 holes
Auckland council wants to go ahead with its plans to cut Takapuna Golf Course in half - turning it into a 9-hole course. This plan will transform half of the club...
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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Hospital food is excessively policed
Well, I don't know what kind of psychosis has taken hold of the bureaucrats at Health New Zealand, but you want to see these rules that they've put out about the...
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Hospital cafés shake up menus, offering 'healthier' alternatives
Health New Zealand's changing up hospital cafe menus in the name of a good diet. Its fresh National Food and Drink policy reduces processed foods, and the portion...
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Grocery shopping keeps getting harder as food prices rise
Stats NZ says food inflation was back up five-percent for the year to July. The heftiest increases include butter rising 42-percent, cheese 29, and produce climbing...
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Winston Peters disputes final cost of scrapped mega-ferries project
Rail Minister Winston Peters is disputing the reported final cost of dumping the mega-ferries project which sits at $671million dollars. Peters argues the 449-million...
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Proposed visa changes make it easier for foreign investors to buy Kiwi homes
The government has begun looking in to allowing more foreign investors to by homes in New Zealand. Currently in discussion is the proposal to loosen the active...
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Trump-Putin summit: US Correspondent on the upcoming meeting in Alaska
US President Donald Trump is due to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska tomorrow. This is the first time a Russian leader has been on US soil in...
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Justice Minister on the new law banning protests outside houses
The Justice Minister's promising the right to protest is being protected - as the Government moves to outlaw action outside people's homes. Its new Bill would create...
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Trump-Putin meeting: Experts voice concerns over Ukraine's fate
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to have their summit soon, but experts have voiced concerns about what this could mean for Ukraine. European leaders appeared...
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The Huddle: Do we support the upcoming teachers' strike?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand survey reveals sheep numbers down, cattle up
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released its annual Stock Number Survey for the year ending 30 June 2025. The data shows New Zealand’s total sheep numbers fell modestly...
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Crimson Education CEO unveils new business venture
Crimson Education head Jamie Beaton has set his sights on a new business venture. Concord Visa is an immigration consultancy project designed to streamline how startups...
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Ōtorohanga mayor urges central Government to stop mistreating local Government
Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter is set to wrap up his 12-year term, and he's gotten some criticisms in about central Government before the end. Baxter says the rhetoric...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Jacinda, Grant, Chippy and Ayesha can't prevent accountability
I think what many of us are experiencing right now, re: Jacinda, Grant, Chippy and Ayesha not fronting publicly for the COVID inquiry is not disappointment, because...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 14 August 2025, should the Royal Commission into Covid reconsider summonsing ex-Ministers Jacinda...
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Why do we find free promotions irresistible?
There's no shortage of stories where customers go crazy for free giveaways at the supermarket - and one expert has revealed why this is the case. Between coffee...
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Israeli minister stands by Netanyahu's actions in Gaza, rejects Luxon's claims
Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister's steadfast in condemning Prime Minister Luxon for saying her leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, has lost the plot over Gaza. Chris Luxon...
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Police Minister says investigations underway into Christchurch shooting incident
The Police Minister says he'd never second-guess an officer's actions during a police incident. Multiple investigations are taking place after an officer shot two...
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Explained: Can the Royal Commission summons ex-ministers for Covid inquiry?
A constitutional lawyer says the Royal Commission of Inquiry has the power to summons ex-ministers to front for its Covid enquiry. It's called off its second week...
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Thomas Coughlan: Luxon digs line in the sand on Israel
Chris Luxon is defending saying Israel's leader has 'lost the plot' in the face of pushback. The Prime Minister criticised Benjamin Netanyahu over the humanitarian...
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Albanese hits back at Hamas 'propaganda' over Palestinian statehood recognition
Anthony Albanese has hit back against Hamas propaganda' after the Islamist group put out statements overnight welcoming his pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood. Hamas...
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Silver Fern reveals ANZ Premiership uncertainties behind move to Queensland Firebirds
Silver Fern Maddy Gordon has revealed the ANZ Premiership's uncertain future played a major role in her decision to leave the Central Pulse after seven years and...
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Kiwi dad born overseas explains 'red tape' preventing his kids from getting citizenship
He’s descended from a Treaty signatory, an All Black and the ‘Voice of New Zealand’, but John Bryers Ruddock can't get his kids New Zealand citizenship - so he's...
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English Channel migrant crossings reach 50,00 since Labour entered Government - report
The number of migrants to cross the English Channel in small boats since the Labour party came to power 13 months ago is expected to have reached 50,000. The Government...
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Reserve Bank looks to cut 20 percent of roles
The Reserve Bank is moving to cut 20 percent of its staff in a bid to unwind the hiring spree by former Governor Adrian Orr. The restructure will see the net reduction...
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What does the latest US inflation data mean for the economy?
US inflation held steady in July, with consumer prices rising 2.7 percent - depite the ongoing concerns around import tariffs. Figures are better than economists...
