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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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Stop letting the Springboks get into your head
Can you please stop letting the Springboks get into your head? Cause that is clearly what they're up to. That's why Rassie Erasmus has expressed all surprise at...
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‘A clear message’: Asia business correspondent on Beijing military parade
A military parade in Beijing has sent a clear message from China to the rest of the world. Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather duPlessis-Allan...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 5 September 2025, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is celebrating winning a major battle, getting Auckland...
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Nearly 500 batteries confiscated daily at Auckland Airport
Batteries are the most confiscated items at airports. Auckland airport alone reportedly confiscates nearly 500 batteries every single day, then donates the batteries...
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Senior political correspondent discusses Green MP Benjamin Doyle's resignation
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has resigned from parliament – citing threats against them and their family as the reason behind this decision. They served as New Zealand’s...
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The Huddle: can the All Blacks defend against the Springboks this weekend?
Tonight on the Huddle: Rugby commentator Paul Ellison and sports reader Andrew Alderson join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. Can the...
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Former MP discusses Green MP Benjamin Doyle's resignation from parliament
Green MP Benjamin Doyle's resignation from Parliament was inevitable. That's according to former MP Peter Dunne - who says it's the right outcome for both Doyle...
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Health Minister's proposed bargaining plan would breach employment law
The senior doctors’ union says the Health Minister's proposal of arbitration, would've taken away their members right to decide. Simeon Brown wanted Health NZ and...
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Auckland Mayor on the removal of power from Auckland Transport
Better, faster, cheaper's the aim of the newly announced refresh to Auckland's transport governance. The government's introducing legislation to strip Auckland...
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Elon Musk a no-show at Trump’s tech-giants meeting
US President Donald Trump hosted a tech get-together with some of the biggest names in modern technology. The CEOs of ChatGPT, Google Facebook and Microsoft were...
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Alzheimer's 22% more likely to develop in rugby players - study finds
A major study by Auckland University has found that playing high level rugby increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. Former...
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Nigel Farage claims UK has turned into North Korea in US meeting
Nigel Farage came to Washington to meet with US officials - and managed to get some digs in about his homeland. The Reform leader declared that Britain had 'become...
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Explained: Why do equity markets soften in September?
Equity markets have taken a turn this September, and it's prompted concerns among experts. Markets are softening a bit, which is a remarkably regular occurrence...
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Victoria University academic apologises after calling for dairy industry leaders to be hanged
A Victoria University academic has apologised after making public comments suggesting dairy industry leaders should be hanged. Dr Mike Joy, a senior research fellow...
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The Huddle: Are we excited for Ikea?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the Government's deportation plan go far enough?
So I'm going to suggest that Erica Stanford is on the right track with wanting to make it easier to deport criminals, but maybe she doesn't go far enough. So at...
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Minister Chris Bishop weighs in on controversial housing density proposals for Auckland
There's been some new proposals regarding the future of housing density in Auckland, and it's prompted plenty of debate and discussion. The draft plan would see...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 4 September 2025, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford explains why the Government is looking...
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'All options remain on the table': Public Service Commissioner weighs in on future of Govt departments
The Public Service Commissioner says he doesn't want to see the public service slashed and burnt. Earlier this week, the New Zealand Initiative called for a culling...
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All Blacks v Springboks: Preston set to make test debut after Ratima ruled out
Halfback Kyle Preston is poised for a test debut off the bench for the All Blacks against South Africa on Saturday at Eden Park in the Rugby Championship. The Crusader's...
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Health Minister reveals why he called for Heath NZ, union to go to arbitration
The Health Minister's admitting his decision to request Heath NZ and the senior doctors union go to arbitration is unusual. Heath NZ's agreed to participate in...
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Stanford reveals Mama Hooch incident behind tougher immigration laws
The Immigration Minister says changes to deportation laws were started because of the Mama Hooch rapists' case. Erica Stanford is proposing to make deportation...
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Barry Soper: Judith Collins takes secret trip to Ukraine
Defence Minister Judith Collins has just returned from visiting Ukraine - and says she's seen first-hand the heartbreaking human cost of war to its people. She says...
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Wife of accused Porepunkah shooter reportedly present for incident
The search for alleged cop-killer Dezi Freeman is still ongoing, but his wife is also the subject of an investigation as the situation continues. Freeman is accused...
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Revealed: All Blacks squad set to face the Springboks named
Wallace Sititi will start at number eight for the All Blacks against South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday, sliding Simon Parker to six and Ardie Savea to start...
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Ikea confirms first New Zealand store to open in December
There's only three months until New Zealand's first Ikea store opens its doors in Auckland's Sylvia Park. The Swedish furniture giant's 34,000 square metre store...
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in the UK - report
The UK Government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks from supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, vending machines...
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NZX results season: Winners and losers revealed
A busy reporting season has concluded for the NZX-listed companies, with some doing better than others. A2 Milk stood out as a success story from this season, but...
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Explained: Why are homeowners concerned about the Government's building overhaul?
There are fears the Government’s proposal to change who is liable for shonky buildings risks leaving homeowners in the lurch. The Government is proposing to prevent...
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The Huddle: What can we learn from the Amazon saga?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from The Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
