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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French police arrest twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnapping plots
French police have arrested at least 20 people following a number of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their families. Authorities said...
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Explained: How did the market react to latest OCR cut?
The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. The markets had already priced a rates cut in - but there was some uncertainty emerging...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Uncertainty coloured the Reserve Bank's OCR statement
The Reserve Bank delivered their quarterly update on the OCR - but there was a hawkish undertone this time round, according to experts. The central bank cut the...
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The Huddle: Should we stop contributing so much to MPs' KiwiSavers?
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...
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Air NZ receives robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse project
Some complex airline problems might be solved with another type of aircraft now operating in an Auckland warehouse. Air New Zealand has teamed up with Spark, Ericsson...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a gloomy note in the Reserve Bank decision
I don't really want to have to start on a bum note, but if there is a thing that we do on the show, it's honesty. So let's be honest about it. What the Reserve Bank...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the Reserve Bank has cut interest rates but things are much more uncertain for...
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'Delighted': Warehouse Group appoints new CEO
The Warehouse Group has appointed a new CEO after a lengthy search to fill the role. Mark Stirton, who joined the company in April last year, will head the group...
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'Run it Straight' death: Lawyer surprised no criminal investigations made
A lawyer's surprised police aren't taking investigations further, following the death of a Palmerston North teen playing a 'Run it Straight' game. 19-year-old Ryan...
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Movie theatres taking revenue hit amid economic downturn
There's hopes poor financial results don't spell the final act for cinemas. Revenue dropped for all the Hoyts, Reading and Event Cinemas chains in 2024. Auckland's...
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'It's crazy': Hairdresser welcomes plan to scrap 'silly' regulations
A hairdresser says the industry has lots of 'silly little rules'. Cabinet has agreed to all the Ministry for Regulation's recommendations - allowing drinks and dogs...
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OCR cut: Expert explains what latest update means for economy
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee revealed it failed to reach a consensus today - before they voted to cut the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. But...
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Jason Walls: Is Chris Luxon right about his criticisms of Tory Whanau?
The Prime Minister's brushing off criticism from Wellington's mayor. Speaking to Newstalk ZB today, the PM hit out at the city's cycleway rollout and water management...
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Key takeaways from King Charles' speech delivered in Canada
A message sent to the Trump administration - by King Charles from Canada's throne. The monarch has given the traditional throne speech to mark the opening session...
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State of Origin: What can fans expect ahead of kick-off?
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has joined the chorus wanting a mid-season break in the NRL to play representative rugby league - and stop disruption to club sides. State...
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Explained: Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new homes?
Almost everyone who moves into a new house needs to call back a tradie to deal with a defect, according to new reports. Data in the new BRANZ Build Insights dashboard...
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Liverpool car ramming: 27 hospitalised, police rule out terrorism
A horror car ramming at a Liverpool Football Club victory parade is not being treated as terrorism. 47 people were injured when a car ploughed into the crowd celebrating...
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OCR update: Is another rate cut on the cards?
All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank tomorrow afternoon, when stand-in Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby delivers the bank's latest monetary policy statement. A...
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The superannuation debate: Do things need to change?
The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they campaigned on it...
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The Huddle: Can we try and regulate - or ban - Run It Straight?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston's rejection of Chippy is more significant than we realise
I think Winston Peters ruling out ever going into coalition with Chippy after the next election is actually more significant than many people will realize. Because...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 May 2025, Police Minister Mark Mitchell fronts up on the show to calm some nerves. Retailers...
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One NZ AI Trust Report shows Kiwis are uneasy about the technology
The use of AI has become more widespread, with 77 percent of New Zealanders using it over the past year. Despite this, the new One NZ AI Trust Report found that...
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Former Labour MP says the party may need to weigh up Hipkins' future as leader
Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has suggested the party needs to have some conversations about its future. NZ First leader Winston Peters has ruled out working with...
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'We're very excited': Air NZ set to reintroduce jet service between Hamilton and Christchurch
Air New Zealand is bringing domestic jets back to Hamilton, for the first time in 25 years. Airbus A320 Jets will fly the airline's Hamilton-Christchurch route from...
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'Could have been clearer': Police Minister clarifies police memo on retail crime
The Police Minister is attempting to clarify the meaning of a memo to staff on lower-value retail crime cases. The nation-wide directive told staff not to investigate...
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'Devastating tragedy': Authorities give updates after teen dies following run it straight-style game
Police have revealed more about the death of a teenager, after a combative run it straight-style game with friends on Sunday. It involves people running fill tilt...
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Jason Walls: The retail crime directive isn't a good look for this Government
The Police Minister expects the Commissioner to continue to tackle retail crime. Police staff have been directed to not further investigate theft below $200, petrol...
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Sydney police establish gang taskforce to combat violence
A new police task force has been established to address an increase in gang violence in Sydney after two were shot dead in broad daylight in the city's west. Taskforce...
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Teen killed by head injuries from private run it straight-style game
A 19-year-old has died after suffering a head injury during a tackle game - known as run it straight - with friends on Sunday. Police say the impromptu event was...
