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 and US poised to announce trade deal
New reports indicate a 'major' trade deal between the US and UK is set to be announced. US President Trump has teased that a partnership with a 'respected world...
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Beef + Lamb NZ urges Government to close carbon farming loopholes
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector. The organisation want loopholes in the guidance...
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Budget 2025: What can we expect ahead of the big day?
We're two weeks away from Budget 2025, and the Government has been dropping hints about what we can expect. Prime Minister Luxon recently confirmed the Government...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We knew the Lundy pictures would be out sooner or later
Mark Lundy has divided our workplace out there. Some of my colleagues think that it's really gross that the Herald, who we work with, have taken photos of Mark Lundy...
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The Huddle: Did the Government underestimate the pay equity backlash?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as weight-loss drugs gain popularity
It's the end of an era - as WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after 62 years in business. The company's New Zealand arm closed in-person workshops last year, and...
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Rotorua mayor feeling hopeful about city's tourism prospects
Rotorua is hoping to boost its reputation as a top tourism destination - despite some media blowback. TRENZ, New Zealand’s largest international tourism event, just...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 8 May 2025, the Government has been advised to crack down on cash to reduce organised crime....
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'We're investing in all levels of the game': NZR head on the body's latest deficit
New Zealand Rugby has posted a loss of $19.5 million for 2024, despite also bringing in record income. The result was announced during today's AGM in Wellington...
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'Unusable' donations driving up rubbish fees for op-shops - report
Op-shop rubbish fees are piling up as people dump masses of 'unusable' items outside. The SPCA says it's spent $250,000 this year. Retail general manager Cathy...
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Budget 2025: BusinessDesk expert unpacks benefits of encouraging NZ investment
Encouraging investment is a top priority in this month's upcoming Budget, according to new reports. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says it'll come from a small number...
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Ministerial Advisory Group calls for cash crackdown in bid to fight organised crime
The Customs Minister says using cash can help hide exploitation. A Ministerial Advisory Group has released its second report - criticising our response to modern...
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Jason Walls: Luxon's pre-Budget speech wasn't designed to get attention
With two weeks left to go until Budget day, Chris Luxon addressed a crowd at a BusinessNZ event in Auckland today. Luxon reiterated that the Government won't be...
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Liberal leadership race: Potential replacements for Dutton unveiled
The Liberal leadership race is on, following Peter Dutton's sweeping loss in the Australian election. Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley lead the pack as potential contenders...
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Black Ferns v Wallaroos: Team selections unveiled ahead of clash
Ruahei Demant has been named at 10 in the Black Ferns side for their opening match of the Pac4 against the Wallaroos in Newcastle on Saturday. Coach Allan Bunting...
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Labour's Ayesha Verrall unveils new bill designed to crack down on tobacco lobbying
Labour's Ayesha Verrall says tobacco's unique harm is why industry links to Government need tighter checks. She's put forward a Members' Bill designed to ban any...
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UK and India agree to trade deal after three years of discussion
A boost in trade for the UK and India after finalising a long-desired free trade deal. It focuses on tariff reductions for British and Indian goods across almost...
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Briscoes Homeware first-quarter sales sink 2.58 percent
Briscoe Group sales fell 2.58 percent on the year to $178.3 million in the first quarter, weighed down by weaker homeware sales. Briscoes Homeware store revenue...
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The Huddle: Should we take Trump's more outrageous statements seriously?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following...
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15 years on: What does Auckland need to improve?
It's been 15 years since Auckland became a supercity, and new data has revealed what people believe the city needs in order to improve. A total of 575 Aucklanders...
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Six shipbuilders shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries
Six shipbuilders have been shortlisted for the job of delivering the much-anticipated new Cook Strait ferries. This comes after the Government pulled the plug on...
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Gregor Paul: Here's why post-match interviews with sports players need to go
Black Ferns captain Sarah Hirini raised a few eyebrows after she dropped the f-bomb on live TV - and it's prompted some debate. After the team claimed the world...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 7 May 2025, good news on the unemployment front... things have not gotten worse. Kiwibank's...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government will pay for the pay equity drama in a big way
Let me make a prediction for you on this pay equity drama that's been playing out for the last 24 hours - the Government is going to pay for this in a big way. I...
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Transpower proposes spending $1.4b on Cook Strait power cables
Transpower says upgrading the Cook Strait electricity cable would come at a very small cost to consumers. It's consulting on a $1.4 billion proposal - to upgrade...
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Explained: How will the Government's pay equity changes impact midwives?
After many hours of debate, MPs have reached the final stage of the controversial pay equity legislation. The Government introduced the Bill under urgency yesterday...
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Unemployment data: Reports show more people are working fewer hours
Overall employment's held steady - but the hours people work have notably contracted. In figures out today, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1 percent...
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India-Pakistan crisis: Could the conflict escalate?
There's fears of escalation between India and Pakistan among experts. Pakistan claims Indian missile attacks have killed eight people - and India's claiming three...
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Jason Walls: Will the Government's pay equity bill get a third reading?
The final stage of a bill to increase the threshold of pay equity claims is expected to pass in Parliament. It'll extinguish 33 active claims, requiring them to...
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Key takeaways from Donald Trump's meeting with Mark Carney
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says his country and the US are in the process of re-defining their relationship. He's been at the White House talking trade...
