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 du Plessis-Allan: Is netball a dying sport?
Hands up—who knew the ANZ Premiership starts tomorrow? This is netball. I’m guessing not many hands went up, which is a worry. It’s somewhat forgivable, given the...
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'Short sighted': Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson says LNG terminal doesn't address real challenges
A new alliance has formed to oppose the proposed LNG facility including groups like Master Electricians, Consumer New Zealand, and the Sustainable Energy Alliance. Smart...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 April, 2026, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown signs the country's first city deal. He tells us why...
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Reuters White House press correspondent on Melania Trump's Epstein denial
First Lady Melania Trump made a seemingly unprompted announcement earlier today denying any ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Speculation has arisen online that she made...
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'Very careful, very deliberative': Former Attorney General chats Ema Aitken decision
A conduct panel has decided not to stand Judge Ema Aitken down from her position as District Court Judge following an incident at Auckland’s exclusive Northern Club...
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Is Truth Social turning on Donald Trump?
Backlash against Donald Trump on his social media site 'Truth Social' is building following the US President's R-rated Easter rant. Although, US Correspondent Dan...
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'Mutual respect': Wayne Brown chats government partnership to bolster city
A deal signed by Christopher Luxon and Wayne Brown was announced today to work together to bolster Auckland. The partnership aims to boost economic growth and improve...
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'Writing on the wall': Woolworths trial axing South Island butchers
Supermarket chain Woolworths is looking at closing down its in-store butchery departments across the entire South Island to instead only stock pre-packaged meat. Woolworths...
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Keir Starmer claims work needs to be done to keep US-Iran ceasefire going
The UK's Prime Minister says there is a lot of work to do to make the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hold. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says shipping...
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What does Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing mean for the US economy?
President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy. Warsh's confirmation...
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Concerns raised as farmers running low on fuel amid shortage
Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The US and Iran have reached a two-week...
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Global uncertainties set to impact outlook for Kiwi farmers - report
New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are set to see strong returns for the 25/26 season, but there's global factors impacting the outlook. Concerns have been raised...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What did Jacinda's latest testimony really tell us?
Jacinda Ardern is back in the news after transcripts of her behind-closed-doors testimony to the Royal Commission were published by the New Zealand Herald today. While...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 9 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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The Huddle: Did the Royal Commission need to investigate Jacinda Ardern further?
Tonight on the Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the...
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Revealed: Which cars topped the 'worst to own' lists?
Consumer NZ says ongoing mechanical problems put Fords to the top of its list of the worst cars to own. The US brand produced the two least reliable cars - in its...
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Why are more Kiwis drinking iced coffee?
Flat whites are out and iced coffees are in - and there's a wide range of factors behind this change. Cafes across the nation have noticed an uptick in younger customers...
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'Widely under-reported': Netsafe raises concerns over impact of sextortion
The alarm's being raised on sextortion, and ways young people can get help. A Coroner's found an 18-year-old took his life hours after sharing intimate images with...
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'Very unclear': Concerns raised over fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Questions have been raised over whether both parties are serious about achieving a ceasefire in Iran. The pause appears shaky - with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz...
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Barry Soper: Tensions remain in the Middle East
Donald Trump says all US forces in the Middle East are staying in place and loading up until a 'real agreement' is reached. The two-week ceasefire announced yesterday...
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Albanese claims Lebanon should be included in US-Iran ceasefire
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of the world leaders calling for Lebanon to be included in the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Both...
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Who's set to lead NZR's high-performance overhaul?
New Zealand Rugby needs a new face to lead its high-performance system, and there's plenty of speculation about who it might be. New reports indicate former Black...
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'Don't know why it's been dragged out': Public Transport Users Association on the rollout of contactless payments
There's hopes other regions can catch up to Wellington, on contactless public transport payments. The council decided to leap-frog the national ticketing system...
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Prime Minister Starmer to head to Persian Gulf following ceasefire update
Iran and the US have accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's travelling to the Persian Gulf to help shore-up the...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: What could the Middle East conflict do to inflation?
The Reserve Bank says it's still unclear what today's Iran ceasefire announcement - and resulting dramatic fall in oil prices - mean for New Zealand. The central...
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Explained: How have markets reacted to the ceasefire deal?
Both US President Donald Trump and Iran have portrayed the last minute ceasefire deal as a victory for their nations. The nations accepted Pakistan's proposal to...
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AI seeing growing use as employment tool, expert reveals
AI is taking up a significant role in New Zealand's employment operations, and one Kiwi company has opened up about the process. Employment Hero, which specialises...
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The Huddle: Why haven't schools responded to the SMART tool?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following discussion...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Trump's won the battle, but will he win the war?
You might not like Donald Trump’s boorish ultimatums or his threats to end a civilisation but it worked, didn’t it? Iran backed down with 90 minutes to spare. The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 April, 2026, we talk to a Middle East correspondent about whether the ceasefire between...
