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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US Vice President JD Vance causes standstill in the Cotswolds
US Vice President JD Vance and his family have taken a trip to the Cotswolds - and his extensive security detail have raised some eyebrows among the locals. The...
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Dawn Meats looking to buy 65 percent of Alliance Group - report
Meat processor Alliance Group says Dawn Meats is lining up to pay $250 million for a 65 percent stake in the meat co-op. Alliance, a farmer-owned co-operative and...
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The Huddle: Is the Government right to deliberate on Palestine?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Explained: Why did Spark sell 75 percent of its data centre business to Pacific Equity Partners?
Spark New Zealand is selling 75 percent of its data centre business for about half a billion dollars. Australian-owned Pacific Equity Partners is taking the controlling...
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One in five businesses posting losses - report
A growing number of businesses are reporting losses and economists have voiced concerns. IRD data shows that in the 2023 tax year, 107,360 companies out of 475,010...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 12 August 2025, is the Government about to ration our gas usage? Resources Minister Shane Jones...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon isn't National's biggest problem
I'm happy to report to you that it looks like some of us want to play the old 'should Luxon be rolled' game. In the wake of the not-so-great polls that came out...
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'Tragic': Health NZ apologises after Canterbury mental health services slammed in new report
Health New Zealand is apologising after significant failings led to two murders in Canterbury. An urgent Ministry review was ordered after an on-leave Hillmorton...
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Royal NZ Yacht Squadron voices support for protocol shake-up impacting next America's Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has voiced support for the recent protocol shakeup set to impact the next America's Cup. The 38th instalment in Naples in 2027...
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Minister Shane Jones looking into gas rationing to keep businesses afloat
Resources Minister Shane Jones is investigating whether to ration gas to keep some businesses going. Fertiliser co-operative Ballance last week revealed it's considering...
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Deputy Prime Minister explains why Government taking 'needed' time on Palestine
The Deputy Prime Minister has shaken off accusations from the opposition over the Government's decision to take its time in recognising a Palestinian state. The...
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Barry Soper: What was Chlöe Swarbrick trying to do?
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick will be kicked out of Parliament tomorrow, unless she says sorry for remarks made today. The Auckland Central MP was sent out of...
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RBA moves to cut OCR to 3.6 percent
Australia's Reserve Bank has cut its official cash rate 25 basis points, to 3.6 percent. It's the lowest it's been since April 2023. Australian correspondent Murray...
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America’s Cup: Protocols changed ahead of Naples event
America’s Cup teams will be required to compete with a female sailor on board, batteries will replace manual power, and a cost cap has been introduced, in a major...
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'Pretty hard': Kiwi woman and young son reportedly detained by ICE
A friend of a New Zealander detained by the US immigration service says it's a 'desperate' situation. Kiwi Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son are at a Texas detention...
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UK over-70s risk driving ban if they don't pass eye tests
Motorists over 70 could be banned from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests as part of a wider shake-up of driving laws in the UK. These changes also include...
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Explained: What does the US CPI report means for rates?
The next US Consumer Price Inflation report will be out this week, and economists are speculating about what this could mean going forward. Markets are keeping an...
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The Huddle: Should NZ follow Australia's lead on Palestine?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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New $130 million luxury hotel set to be built in Queenstown
A new $130 million luxury hotel development in Queenstown is designed to draw in more high-spending visitors. The new hotel will sit on an elevated 1.2 hectare site...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should National be worried about these poll numbers?
Let's talk about this political poll. National is behind Labour. National's on 32, Labour's on 34. Now, this is not the first time that National has fallen behind...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 11 August 2025, Australia says it will recognise Palestine as a state, and New Zealand says it...
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Nicola Willis hopeful despite Luxon's popularity dropping in new poll
The Finance Minister says the latest One-News Verian poll shows the fight is on. Chris Luxon's popularity has dropped to a two-year low, while National sit steady...
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Auckland councillors hit back follow Wayne Brown's 'Pacific victims' remark
Two South Auckland councillors are accusing the city's mayor of hypocrisy. Wayne Brown hit out at councillors for not attending meetings. Lotu Fuli and Alf Filipaina...
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Election 2026: Hipkins hopeful as new poll predicts hung Parliament
The race for Election 2026 is on a knife-edge, with this morning's new poll revealing it could go either way. The new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll projects a hung...
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'We're confident': Venues Ōtautahi looking forward to hosting next year's 'Super Round'
Christchurch is set to host one of Super Rugby's biggest events, locking in the first big sporting match for the city's new stadium. The new Te Kaha stadium will...
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'Extremely grave': Expert warns NZ needs to make a statement on Palestinian statehood
One international relations expert says New Zealand needs to make up its mind on Palestinian statehood fairly quickly. Australia today promised to recognise Palestinian...
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Barry Soper: Things aren't looking too good for National
National could have a waiting game, as a new political poll predicts a hung Parliament. The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll gives the left and right blocs 61...
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Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood in September - report
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. It will join other countries like Germany, France and the UK. Australian Prime...
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Health NZ acknowledges 'challenges' as new report exposes heart health system shortages
Health NZ has acknowledged the pile of work needed on heart health. Research by advocacy group Kia Manawanui Trust shows half of all heart attack patients aren't...
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Warriors v Dragons: What could this mean for the Kiwi side's future?
A key player could be back for the Warriors' next NRL game against the Dragons at Mt Smart on Friday. Hooker Wayde Egan's been dealing with a shoulder issue, with...
