Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
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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UK Correspondent on Bank of England warning of a "sharp correction" in the value of major tech companies
Former Prince Andrew will get to stay in the Royal Lodge for another year, but likely won't receive compensation for the early termination of his lease. A shipment...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coster did nothing wrong, but still had to go
In the end, I think Andrew Coster had to go. Look, you realize he's won a big victory today, don't you? Cause it's a big admission from the Public Service commissioner...
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The Huddle: Andrew Coster, school lunches, and WOFs
Tonight on The Huddle Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Andrew...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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'A person of integrity': Sir Brian Roche on Andrew Coster's resignation
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from his position as CEO of the Social Investment Agency following an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA)...
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Leo Molloy fined $23K by Veterinary Council for breaching name suppression
In 2021 retired veterinarian and ex-mayoral candidate Leo Molloy was convicted for knowingly publishing a name in breach of a suppression. In a forum on the NZ Premier...
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Barry Soper on the Treasury's review of state asset ownership
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan grills David Seymour on the school lunch debacle
Accusations of mouldy school lunches from Haeata Community Campus has caused much back and forth between principal Peggy Burrows and Deputy Prime Minister David...
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'There is no compromise': US Correspondent on Venezuela, Sabrina Carpenter, and Putin
Grammy award winning popstar Sabrina Carpenter has slammed the White House after using her song 'Juno' in a video of immigration raids. She called the video 'evil...
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50% of Kiwi's have an out of date WOF or registration
An estimate from vehicle admin app Bonnet puts half of New Zealanders behind on their WOF or registration. Bonnet CEO Steph Kennard told Heather du Plessis-Allan...
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Wayne Brown defends annual $235 million operating cost for City Rail Link
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown defends his annual $235 million operating cost calculation for the City Rail Link as scepticism arises. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan,...
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'He's an individual actor': University of California political analyst on doing business in Trump's America
University of California professor and political analyst Dan Schnur talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the realities of doing international trade with the US in...
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"Clearly had a lack of integrity": Mark Mitchell on police culture amidst Andrew Coster inquiry
The woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming scandal has called for an inquiry into Police culture. Commissioner Richard Chambers denied that the Police have...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government should not fund Ozempic
The big health news today is that the WHO is essentially calling for the funding of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic for people who would otherwise not...
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UK changes jury trial rights to solve backlog of 80,000 cases
The UK Government has announced plans to restrict the right to a jury trial in England and Wales to solve a backlog of 80,000 cases. Serious crimes like murder and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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The Huddle: What is the solution to pesky e-scooters?
Tonight on The Huddle host of Q&A and Saturday Mornings Jake Tame and Iron Duke Partners managing director Phil O'Reilly joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Australian correspondent chats Ozempic warnings following possible suicidal thoughts link
Australia’s drug regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has added two new safety warnings about mental health and contraception for people taking...
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Barry Soper says there is no racism in NZ Police 'at all'
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper chats to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the Andrew Coster inquiry, and Tamatha Paul calling for the defunding...
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'Absolute nonsense': Auckland Ratepayers Alliance calls out Wayne Brown's questionable calculations
On Monday, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown revealed his plan for a 7.9% rates increase to pay for City Rail Link running costs of an estimated $235 million annually. This...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are local councils competent enough to meet rate caps?
The Government has announced the details on its plan for rates caps - councils will be capped at 4%.They will not be able to raise their rates by more than 4%, and...
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Nicola Willis on the OCR cuts failure to sway interest rates
As expected, the Reserve Bank cut the OCR to 2.25% last week - but an unexpected side effect has been a lack of effect. The Reserve Bank announced that this would...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Why your interest rates aren't coming down
Last weeks OCR cut brought hope of lower interest rates but the wholesale market seems to have been spooked by the Reserve Bank ruling out further cuts. The term...
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Local Government Minister Simon Watts chats incoming rates caps
On Monday the Government announced an annual 2-4% rates cap range will be fully implemented by 2029. The cap applies to all rates, including general rates, targeted...
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Satanic child sex abuse ring uncovered in Sydney
Over the last week four men have been arrested in Sydney for allegations of involvement in a Sydney-based international paedophile network. The network is said to...
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Youth vaping on the decline according to survey
A survey of more than 30,000 of New Zealand’s Year 10 students shows that the number of teens who vape regularly has dropped by half since it's peak in 2021. The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 28 November 2025, police have arrested more people in relation to a huge drug smuggling ring...
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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Thanks to the big banks for not helping
I've reached the conclusion that when it comes to the banks and mortgage rates, the only option you've got left is to hustle. You're on your own here. It has been...
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Black Friday: Consumer NZ calls out the worst deals available
A three-month long investigation has revealed that many of the offers available this Black Friday are not the bargain they may seem to be. Consumer NZ conducted...
