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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Prime Minister Starmer faces scrutiny over Mandelson saga
UK Prime Minister Starmer is fighting for his job as he faces MPs to explain the sacking of the top civil servant in the UK Foreign Office. It follows the revelation...
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Middle East conflict: How have markets reacted to the 'fractious' ceasefire news?
US President Donald Trump's accused Iran of completely violating its ceasefire agreement - with the Strait of Hormuz closed again. Iran's fired shots at ships in...
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The Huddle: Should Chris Luxon be worried about tomorrow?
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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'No silver bullet': Consumer NZ unpacks risks of possibly breaking up supermarket duopoly
New Zealand First is heading into the election with a plan to break up the supermarket duopoly. If re-elected, the party's promising to split Foodstuffs into two...
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'That work takes time': Nicola Willis raises concerns over NZ First bid to break up supermarket duopoly
The Finance Minister has raised some concerns over NZ First's bid to break up the supermarket duopoly. NZ First has announced that if re-elected, it will split...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 April, 2026, we ask the MetService's head of weather news how they got the forecast so wrong...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I can't tell you what's going to happen to Luxon tomorrow
Obviously, what everybody in politics is talking about today is what’s going to happen at the National Party caucus meeting in Wellington tomorrow morning, regarding...
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Insurance Council says communities need 'certainty' on climate protections
Experts are wondering who will foot the bill for protecting or moving communities threatened by climate change. The Insurance Council is among advocates pushing...
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Auckland Transport reporting positive results from flexi-stop trial
A fresh idea in Auckland aims to make rides on public transport safer and easier. AT is trialling the flexi-stop system on bus route 18 - between the city and New...
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Fuel crisis: Minister Erica Stanford explains relief efforts aimed at rural schools
Temporary fuel support is being funnelled into keeping rural schools up and running. The Education Minister's speeding up replacing diesel boilers for up to 70 schools. Our...
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'The nature of thunderstorms': MetService expert defends lack of Wellington weather warnings
MetService is defending the lack of warning in Wellington, before it was battered by torrential rain and flash flooding early today. Karori man Philip Sutton hasn't...
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Barry Soper: Relief is on the way for rural schools
Isolated and rural schools are next in line for help with the fuel shock. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced they'll put $37 million dollars into speeding...
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Viva Energy warns of lower Geelong output following fire
Australia's Viva Energy warned it expects its Geelong refinery to produce diesel and jet fuel at around 80 percent of capacity in the short term. The refinery caught...
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Chiefs beat out Hurricanes 22-17
The Chiefs have beaten the Hurricanes 22-17 in extra time to leap into top spot on the Super Rugby ladder. There's been two boil-overs across the ditch, with the...
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'A sad situation': Ruapehu mayor on the weekend flooding that impacted the region
Care for locals in a King Country town isolated by floodwater over the weekend, with some forced to evacuate. A State of Emergency still applies for Ruapehu's Ohura...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Put your hopes away for Moana Pasifika
I know there’s a suggestion that maybe - just maybe - Moana Pasifika can be saved. But do yourself a favour and don’t waste your time hoping for it because I think...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Construction Professor warns diesel prices could cause industry crisis
A construction expert says customers could soon face price hikes of 25%. Stats NZ data shows petrol prices rose almost 19% last month, while diesel prices were up...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Maths doesn't lie - Luxon is out
In my opinion, National MPs need to bite the bullet and ask Chris Luxon to step aside. I don’t enjoy saying this because personally I like Chris Luxon and have a...
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'Open to it': Minister still deciding on council changes over Far North controversy
Changes to the Local Government Act could be on the way after controversy at the Far North District Council. Councillor Diane Smolders claims a committee made-up...
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'Careful Caveats': Finance Minister discusses White House meeting on Strait of Hormuz
Nicola Willis has made her way to the US. She joins a long list of finance ministers calling for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, and met with Trump's officials for...
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'Alpine Divorce': Tongariro Crossing guide discusses breakups in the mountains
'Alpine Divorce' is a new phenomenon that is common enough to exist. Couples going on hikes or tramps reach exhaustion at different stages, leading to one person...
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'Would be illegal here': 'Fair for Farmers' campaign takes aim at illegal international practices
A new farming advocacy group is pushing for the government only to import meat that matches New Zealand's farming standards. 'Fair for Farmers' says that overseas...
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'Two hours of work': College of GP's President explains stalling ADHD diagnoses rate
Uptake is stalling for GP's wanting to diagnose ADHD. Two months after the Government allowed GP's to assess and prescribe medication, only 180 GP's have used the...
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Allbirds' pivot to AI raises questions over company's future
Kiwi company Allbirds has announced a new direction and it's drawn questions from experts. After years of losses, the former sustainable shoe company is transitioning...
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UK could face food shortages if Middle East war continues
There's concerns the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to food shortages in the UK. Reports claim that people are concerned that the closure of the...
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Middle East conflict looms over US earnings season - report
The US earnings season is in full swing, with many leading companies posting their results. The Middle East conflict is looming over this year's data and experts...
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Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell confirmed as NZ First candidate
Former All Blacks captain and loose forward Taine Randell is now a New Zealand First candidate in the coming election. He will get a winnable list position in case...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 April, 2026, our $86 billion Super Fund is found guilty of failing to properly address human...
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The Huddle: What do we make of the Government's handling of the fuel crisis?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following...
