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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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't touch my pension
Let's talk about this business with the pension age. Chris Luxon has said today twice that he wants the pension age to go up to 67. He said it once on Kerre’s show...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 May 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 23 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Gavin Grey: Netanyahu takes a swipe at UK Prime Minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer is "on the wrong side of humanity." It's after Starmer called for an end to the...
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Peter Lewis: 'Raft of bad news' for China
The first real indicator of the impact of the trade war is coming out of China. The country cut their key lending rates by 10 basis points on Tuesday in an effort...
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Jason Walls wraps the political week
Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the week that was. What were the highs and lows of budget day? The debate about the punishment...
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Robyn Walker: 'Gobsmacked' by Government's investment boost commitment
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hit go on commercial building developments, oil and gas exploration, dam builders and more. In a new investment boost programme,...
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Sports Huddle: How far back should referees be able to call?
Newstalk ZB’s Andrew Alderson and Sports Journalist Nick Bewly join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Supercars will officially race in a Kiwi double-header...
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Mike Gray: Go Media Stadium wins major award
Another huge weekend is in store for Go Media Stadium with two sold out games. Auckland FC’s second semifinal's on Saturday, before the Warriors take over on Sunday....
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Social media restrictions: 'We are all being affected'
Social media influencer and mental health advocate Jazz Thornton says a social media ban would be dangerous for kids mental health. She says kids are able to access...
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David Seymour: Winston Peters standing in the way of Luxon’s changes to retirement
Yesterday’s budget confirmed there will be no changes to superannuation. Means testing for KiwiSaver input’s in, but nothing for super. Prime Minister Christopher...
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Harvard international students banned: How Kiwis will be effected
US President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked Harvard’s right to enrol foreign nationals – more than a quarter of the student body – in an escalation of...
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Jason Walls: Where does Labour stand on pay equity?
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins wouldn’t confirm his party’s commitment of returning the $13 billion taken from pay equity schemes by the National Party. Half of...
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'Wrong place wrong time': Israeli embassy couple shot
A man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after an Israeli embassy couple were shot dead in Washington. The 30-year-old Chicago man was detained...
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Jason Pine: 'Revenge' on mind for the Warriors
The weekend’s biggest sports gamehave sold out. The Warriors will play on Sunday after Auckland FC on Saturday – both at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. The Warriors...
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Phil Mauger: 'The best news in ages' for Christchurch
Supercars will officially race in a Kiwi double-header in New Zealand from 2026-2028. Ruapuna raceway in Christchurch will host a supercars championship each year,...
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Irish rapper charged with terror offence for Hezbollah flag display at London concert
A member of Irish rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert, police said on Wednesday. Liam...
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Budget 2025: What will the KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?
An increase in default KiwiSaver contribution rates announced in Thursday's Budget could leave some households better off for retirement - but experts warn not everyone...
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Explained: What could Budget 2025 mean for the economy?
Experts believe Budget Day is a useful tool for outlining the latest forecasts for the economy. Treasury has responded positively so far - with GDP predicted to...
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The Huddle: What did we think of Budget 2025?
Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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President Ramaphosa praised by experts after Trump confrontation
High praise for South Africa's president after being confronted by Donald Trump at the White House. There was a tense exchange this morning between the US President...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22 May 2025, Heather is live from Parliament for Budget 2025 and gets first up reaction from...
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Budget 2025: Energy sector voices approval with Government's $200m gas exploration fund
The Government's bid to bring hope back to New Zealand's gas sector has been met with approval from industry experts. In the Budget, the Government said it would...
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Budget 2025: Former Work and Income head voices approval with new JobSeeker cuts
Nearly 9000 young people will no longer be eligible for the unemployment benefit when the Government brings in stricter rules in 2027. Budget 2025 includes a change...
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Former NRL star defends controversial Runit Championship League
The infamous Runit Championship League made its debut in Auckland this week and one former NRL star is defending the event. The sport involves rival participants...
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Budget 2025: Nicola Willis explains how JobSeeker changes will encourage young people into work
The Finance Minister says refusing unemployment benefits to teenagers is about helping parents. This Budget makes 18 and 19-year-olds ineligible for JobSeeker,...
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Jason Walls: What did Parliament make of Budget 2025?
The 2025 Budget has been unveiled and it's been met with divided responses across Parliament. Cost-cutting measures have pulled back $4.8 billion per year - a large...
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NSW floods: One dead, five reported missing as rainfall impacts region
Thousands have been left stranded by flooding overnight in New South Wales. NSW State Emergency Services personnel have rescued hundreds of people from floodwaters...
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Black Ferns gearing up for Saturday's Pacific Four game against the US
The Black Ferns are finding a balance between World Cup prep and putting out a winning side for Saturday's Pacific Four game against the United States. Four players...
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Budget 2025: Hipkins takes aim at JobSeeker changes, oil and gas initiatives
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been quick to voice his concerns with the 2025 Budget. Hipkins took aim at the pay equity changes - and opposed the new initiatives...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: This year's Budget doesn't go far enough
I don’t want to start on a bum note, but if you share my view that this country is in a hot mess financially, then this Budget is underwhelming, disappointing -...
