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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New reports shows more people dying in UK hospitals
Over in the UK, the number of patients dying after enduring long waits in A&E departments has risen almost tenfold in a decade. Nearly 16,000 deaths in England last...
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Explained: What caused Friday's drop in the US sharemarket?
The US sharemarket took a hit last Friday, largely due to weakness in the information technology sector. The semiconductor sector was hit hard, and experts are unpacking...
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Explained: Are Air NZ's engine problems easing up?
Air New Zealand has indicated its long-running engine problems may have come to an end. Air New Zealand’s chief has claimed the airline reached a breakthrough in...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Monday, 8 June, 2026, Labour leader Chris Hipkins defends the process followed by...
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The Huddle: What did we make of Labour's list?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Why is there no trace of policy out of Labour?
Something has finally emerged from the silent, yawning abyss that is the Labour Party. Unfortunately, it’s not policy - it’s their list. Seventy-two names, 30 new...
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'Very boring': Finance Minister says details will come regarding billion dollar pre-Budget allocation
The Finance Minister is promising more detail is coming regarding a billion dollar pre-Budget allocation. The funding's been labelled 'secret spending' by Labour. Nicola...
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'Early days': Auckland Council reports results from Afterpay trial at shelters
Auckland Council is trialling Afterpay at its dog pounds as owners grapple with pet costs amid the rising cost of living. After one month of the eight-month trial,...
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Revealed: Which MP spoke the most words in Parliament?
Analysis has showed first-term MP Lawrence Xu Nan has spoken more in Parliament than any other MP this term. The Sunday Star Times says the Green MP has said 420,000...
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'Better position': New data shows Kiwi renters better off than a year ago
A new report has found New Zealand renters are better off than a year ago. The Regional Rental Affordability Index found affordability improved in most of the country...
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'Well aware of the rules': Hipkins defends Naidoo's decision to run for Labour
Labour's leader says Rakesh Naidoo's decision to run for Labour is all above board - as he comes under fire. Commissioner Richard Chambers says Naidoo's candidacy...
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Barry Soper: What was Chris Hipkins thinking?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defended using a generous publicly funded private superannuation scheme to pay off the mortgage of his family holiday home. Hipkins...
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One Nation sees growing support in new poll
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is continuing to see a surge in popularity, according to new reports. The latest Newspoll recorded a four-point rise in One Nation’s...
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All Whites lose to England in second World Cup warm-up match
The hard work won't stop for the All Whites following a creditable 1-nil loss to world number 4 England in a Football World Cup warm-up in Tampa. A Harry Kane header...
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'The most it's ever been': Dunedin drivers warned as sea lions keep blocking roads
Dunedin drivers are being warned to watch out for sea lions on the road as more of them keep venturing inland. The New Zealand Sea Lion Trust said it was now receiving...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Has the rates problem really been solved?
So, I was listening to the radio and a story really jumped out at me. I thought, “Wow!” The headline was: Porirua City Council has achieved a 0% average increase...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Friday, 5 June, 2026, a constitutional law expert questions the soaring cost of government...
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Barry Soper chats banned PMs, fringe parties, and local councils
Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the political week that was. They discussed the MPs banned from China...
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Michael Burgess gives on the ground updates of FIFA World Cup
On Sunday (NZT) the All Whites will face off against England in a warmup game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Journalist Michael Burgess is on the ground...
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'Tipping point': Air Chathams to stop Auckland to Kapiti flights
Regional airline Air Chathams has made the decision to cancel their Auckland to Kapiti route with CEO Duane Emeny contributing the axing to major fuel costs. Emeny...
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Constitutional law expert says AI could work for 'simple questions'
Government agencies are being urged to proactively release more information and use artificial intelligence to respond to information requests, including OIA's. This...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Why local news media is so important
So, obviously, this is the night after the Radio Awards, and with all this talk about awards, I’d like to congratulate a winner in my community. His name is Rob...
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'Distancing themselves from him': US Correspondent on Trumps increasing unpopularity
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America. People born post 1970's are dying younger, former National Security...
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School Board Association President says the Government can't make school uniform decisions
ACT plans to campaign on reducing the cost of school uniforms at state schools by allowing a maximum of three branded items. School Board Association President...
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'Nasty surprise': House Republicans vote against Trump's war in Iran
The US House of Representatives has passed a measure to halt US President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran with a 215-208 vote. The vote...
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Salvation Army food security manager concerned about funding dry-up
Budget 2026 allocated an annual $8 million in baseline funding to pay for food distribution which includes collecting surplus and donated food, and delivering it...
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Otago Senior Research Fellow says solar subsidy should replace winter energy payment
Otago Senior Research Fellow Kimberley O'Sullivan reckons the money for the winter energy payment should be instead put towards a solar subsidy. "What I do think...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Thursday, 4 June, 2026, Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee is bemused by a ban on...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: We can't retaliate against China, but we must object
Four New Zealand MPs have been quietly banned from China for a year after travelling to Taiwan on a junket. The group—ACT’s Laura McClure, New Zealand First’s David...
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'Busier and busier days': NZSki CEO chats The Remarkables 262 hectare upgrade
NZSki has lodged an application with the Environmental Protection Agency to upgrade Queenstown ski field The Remarkables and expand into neighbouring Doolans Basin...
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