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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Harry brings William and Kate into Daily Mail lawsuit
Prince Harry's legal battle against the Daily Mail continues, and he's dragged William and Kate into the mix. Harry is one of several public figures - including...
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Revealed: Who are the family of media moguls looking to buy TikTok?
Move over Murdoch family - there's a new set of media moguls looking to make a name for themselves. Larry Ellison, founder of the software firm Oracle, and his son...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the flotilla stunt really help the people of Gaza?
I reckon we shouldn't panic too much on behalf of those three New Zealand citizens who've been intercepted by the Israeli military and the flotilla. Obviously, we...
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Explained: What's behind the increase in wool prices?
Wool prices have seen a significant rise this week, and there's a few key factors behind this development. Currently, wool prices are on the longest rise since 1987...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 October 2025, three New Zealand citizens have been arrested by the Israeli Defence Force...
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All Blacks team naming: Robertson unveils changes to Kiwi side
A much-revamped All Blacks line-up will confront Australia in Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia. Injuries account for four of the seven changes...
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The Huddle: What does Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties mean for Te Pāti Māori?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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'Disappointing': Meka Whaitiri on Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties with Te Pāti Māori
Questions have been raised over ructions within Te Pāti Māori. Toitū Te Tiriti - which led the large hikoi on Parliament last year - officially cut ties with the...
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'A true trailblazer': Tributes flooding in following Jane Goodall's death
Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, who was credited with revolutionising the world's understanding of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91. She died of natural...
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'Made up his own mind': Father of 18-year-old detained from intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla weighs in
The father of a New Zealander reportedly detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel says he spoke to his son last night. Eighteen year old Samuel...
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New Warehouse CEO hopes to turn retailer around following recent net loss
The Warehouse Group's chief executive is confident he can turn the retail giant around. It's reporting an annual net loss of $2.76 million dollars - a major improvement...
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Barry Soper: What's going on with Te Pāti Māori?
Change is afoot at Te Pāti Māori - as a prominent activist group has severed ties with the party. Toitū Te Tiriti spokesperson Eru Kapa-Kingi claims the Party has...
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Mushroom murders: Erin Patterson looks to appeal guilty verdict
Lawyers for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson plan to appeal her guilty verdicts. The 50-year-old has a life sentence with 33 years non-parole period for killing...
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Black Caps v Australia: All eyes on Tim Robinson following series opener
Tim Robinson has capitalised on Rachin Ravindra's injury-enforced absence to post his maiden T20 international cricket century in New Zealand's opening six-wicket...
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Experts voices concerns about tramadol getting over-prescribed
There's concerns tramadol could be getting over-prescribed, with more patients being given the painkiller. Pharmac data shows more than 270,000 people were prescribed...
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Denmark bans all civilian drone flights ahead of EU summit
Denmark will ban all civilian drone flights across the country over the coming days to ensure security as Copenhagen prepares to host a European Union summit. Mysterious...
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Wellington property mogul confirms earthquake-prone building changes won't stop large-scale projects
A property mogul developing some of Wellington’s most infamous quake-prone sites has voiced support for recent Government changes, but says these won't slow down...
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Explained: How did markets react to the Government's energy announcement?
The Government recently unveiled its highly-anticipated energy sector announcement and it's prompted good news for the energy companies. The share price for New...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's what's so disappointing about the energy announcement
If you were looking forward to today to learn how the Government would rescue the country from the energy crisis we face, you are already disappointed by now because...
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'Thoroughly underwhelming': Govt plan to tackle energy issues prompts mixed response
The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response. The country's largest power companies...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the Energy Minister gets a grilling from Heather over the Government's long-awaited...
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The Huddle: Does the Government's energy announcement go far enough?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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'Shocked': Tributes flooding in following Nigel Latta's death
Nigel Latta's being remembered for his sage parenting advice. The clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster died yesterday - aged 58 - after being diagnosed...
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ACT calls for Auckland University to pay back students who took compulsory Māori courses
ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses. The university's senate has now...
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Simon Watts unpacks Government's new energy sector announcement
The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up - rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers. Instead, it'll offer the Crown-controlled...
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Barry Soper: Could the Government have done more with their energy announcement?
More Government cash for the three Crown-controlled gentailers. That's the biggest change to come from today's energy announcement - alongside plans for a new LNG...
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US Govt moves towards congressional deadlock - report
A congressional deadlock's shut down the US Government. Congress failed to pass last-ditch attempts to extend federal funding failed, with Democrats and Republicans...
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White Ferns' ODI Cricket World Cup campaign set to start tonight
The White Ferns' ODI Cricket World Cup campaign gets underway tonight as they confront defending champions Australia in Indore. Central Hinds’ Flora Devonshire,...
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Fire and Emergency NZ investigating claims new trucks can't hold safety gear - report
Fire and Emergency's new trucks don't have enough space for firefighter gear. It has spent millions of dollars on the 28 vehicles, but crews say the lockers are...
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Prime Madeleine McCann suspect released from prison
Christian Brueckner, a suspect linked to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been released from prison - and he's calling for the 'witch hunt' against him...
