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 temporarily spared from Trump's 50 percent steel tariffs
The UK has managed to escape Donald Trump's recent executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent. The order raises import taxes...
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Market struggles impacting Ryman Healthcare
Former market darling Ryman Healthcare's recently had a tough time financially - and the share price has dropped. Investors are already down over 30 percent, and...
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Homeowners face additional costs to help fund Natural Hazards Commission
Homeowners need to brace for another cost increase, this time to help fund the state disaster insurer, the Natural Hazards Commission. The minister responsible for...
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The Huddle: Are asset sales on the horizon?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Explained: Are bots interfering in our law-making process?
ACT leader David Seymour has claimed 99.5 percent of the submissions received on the Regulatory Standards Bill were created using 'bots'. The Ministry for Regulation...
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Trump tariffs: Economists voice concerns over long-term financial impacts
Business leaders across New Zealand have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's tariffs could have a more severe global impact than the Covid-19 pandemic and the Global...
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'Lost its purpose': Northland MP reveals why Landcorp needs to improve its performance
There's belief state-owned enterprises need to go back to basics in order to up their game. New Treasury documents show the Government's told New Zealand Post and...
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Millions hanging in the balance as Government pushes for Wellington premiere for Avatar sequel
Finance Minister Nicola Willis may get her wish to see the latest move in the Avatar franchise premiere in the capital at the end of the year. That's due to a decade-old...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The polls revealed how people felt about the pay equity saga
We've had a case of conflicting polls over the last twenty-four hours, with two completely different Governments predicted. But if there's one thing you can take...
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2021 New Lynn attack: Authorities reveal why they didn't originally follow suspect
A closed court has seen graphic video of a 2021 terrorist attack in Auckland at New Lynn Countdown. A coronal inquest began today into the stabbing of six people...
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'Our priority has always been safety': Foodstuffs successfully trials facial recognition technology
Foodstuffs is hoping to bring retail crime down after a successful trial of live facial recognition technology. The Privacy Commissioner has deemed Foodstuffs North...
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Thomas Coughlan: Unpacking the results from latest polls
Two starkly different outcomes from the latest poll numbers. The latest RNZ Reid Research poll - out this morning - has the right bloc on 46.4, behind the left bloc...
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Elon Musk slams Trump's flagship bill, labels it 'disgusting abomination'
Elon Musk has come out swinging against US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax and spending bill. In a post on X this morning, the Tesla CEO called the...
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Gary Stead confirms departure as Black Caps coach
No hard feelings from Gary Stead with New Zealand Cricket rejecting his proposal to job-share the Black Caps coaching role. His seven-year tenure will conclude at...
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'It's important': Southland mayor praises Milford Sound cash injection
The Government's helping protect a tourism crown jewel - with a cash injection for Milford Sound. It's putting more more than $15 million into a new alpine walk,...
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Police renew search for Madeleine McCann
Portugal police have announced a fresh search for Madeleine McCann. The British three-year-old disappeared 18 years ago from a resort in Praia da Luz - one of the...
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Farmers report improved satisfaction with their banks
New data shows more Kiwi farmers are satisfied with their banks - pointing to improved communication and less 'undue pressure'. Federated Farmers’ latest Banking...
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The Huddle: Are the new WorkSafe changes a step too far?
Tonight on The Huddle, Rob Campbell and Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Will we read Jacinda's new...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I see nothing's changed in camp Jacinda
Looks like nothing's changed in camp Jacinda, has it? You will get no admission that she and her Government got anything wrong during Covid, from what I can gather. Now,...
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Steven Joyce outlines plans for new role on NZME's board
Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon and former Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, have won positions on integrated media company NZME's board. Board positions were voted...
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'Heartening': Nicola Willis responds to Labour's drop in new poll
The Finance Minister says the latest poll will be a tough read for the Labour Party and Chris Hipkins. Labour saw a three percent drop in support to sit on 29, Chris...
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A Different Kind of Power: Expert unpacks reactions to Ardern's memoir
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has released her highly-anticipated memoir today, with some reviewers disappointed. A Different Kind of Power covers her tenure...
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'We're taking action': Conservation Minister says decision will be made about Tongariro Chateau
The Conservation Minister says any decision around the closed Tongariro Chateau won't be taken lightly. Budget 2025 labelled the heritage-listed site in the shadow...
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Downturn continues to impact construction sector - report
The downturn in construction continues. The Post is reporting almost a third of all business liquidations are construction companies - up from a quarter in 2022. Building...
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'We're sceptical': Institute of Safety Management voices concerns with WorkSafe changes
Safety experts are sceptical about a new Government directive for WorkSafe. The health and safety regulator has been instructed to shift focus from enforcement,...
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Thomas Coughlan: Mixed response to new WorkSafe expectations
New Zealand's roadcone hotline is being launched today, as the Government announces a suite of cultural changes for WorkSafe. It's being instructed to move away...
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Erin Patterson pleads not guilty to murder charges in court
Triple murder accused and mushroom cook Erin Patterson continued to give her evidence in an Australian court today. Three family members of Patterson's estranged...
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Max Verstappen issues apology for Spanish Grand Prix crash
Max Verstappen has issued a veiled apology for his crash with George Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix. The four-time world champion was hit with a 10-second penalty...
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Whakatane launches three-strike rule for people who don't use their bins properly
Some Whakatane residents could end up having their council bins confiscated for three months. The District Council is bringing in a three-strike rule for people...
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Gavin Grey: Royal Marine to appear in court following Liverpool parade crash
A 53-year-old Royal Marine will appear in court following the Liverpool Football Club parade crash. Paul Doyle from Liverpool has been charged with seven offences...
