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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
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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: Outstanding misbehaviour from Julie Anne Genter
That was some outstanding rage from Julie Anne Genter, wasn't it? It probably won't surprise you to hear she's not at work today, she's working from home - I would...
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Glasgow college to offer classes on Taylor Swift ahead of Eras tour
Parents, friends and partners of Taylor Swift fans will have the opportunity to take a college class on the pop star. Glasgow Clyde College aims to educate students...
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Restaurant Brands NZ reporting significant sales boost this quarter
Restaurant Brands New Zealand is enjoying a strong first quarter for the 2024 financial year. The restaurant operator reported $302.6 million in sales, a 7.9 percent...
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Commercial property owners facing additional tax to fund proposed cuts
The Government plans to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million a year in order to fund residential property and income tax cuts. Finance Minister...
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Barry Soper: What's the point of the Christchurch Call?
Question marks over the Christchurch Call, as Budget Day approaches. Newstalk ZB's revealed the organisation led by Dame Jacinda Ardern has been accused of pressuring...
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Reserve Bank warns of uncertain insurance future for homes threatened by natural hazards
The Insurance Council is backing calls for Kiwis to lift their understanding of the risks of natural hazards. The Reserve Bank has released an excerpt on insurance...
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Winston Peters clarifies AUKUS stance, says NZ 'long way' from joining
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a speech to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament. Peters laid out the the challenges and opportunities...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 May 2024, the unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% - the highest it's been in three years....
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The Huddle: Should the Government keep funding the Te Huia train service?
Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and Jack Tame From ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Waikato Regional Council hopeful for Te Hui's future as funding runs low
There's hope that the Te Huia train service from Hamilton to Auckland is on track for more funding after July. An interim performance assessment of the past two...
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Cognitive assessments for elderly drivers called into question by advocates
Grey Power is calling for a change in elderly driver assessments, claiming the current process penalises licence holders in most need. The SIMARD-MD and Mini-ACE...
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Former MP Simon O'Connor claims to be among those targeted in China-sponsored hack
A former National MP has revealed details of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021. Simon O'Connor and former Labour MP Louisa Wall claim they...
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Unemployment predicted to climb past 5 percent in the coming months
Economists forecast unemployment will climb higher. New data shows it reached 4.3 percent in March, up from 4 percent in the December quarter. This comes at a time...
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Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors arrested as police sweep Columbia University
Over in the US, police are still out in full force at New York's Columbia University. Hundreds of officers have cleared a campus building occupied by students holding...
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Tall Blacks star Kirk Penney to be inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame
Kirk Penney has become just the second New Zealander to earn selection in international basketball's Hall of Fame. The Tall Blacks icon will join Pero Cameron -...
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'Very disappointed': REINZ responds to Government axing Residential Property Managers Bill
There's disappointment a Bill that would have regulated property managers more has been withdrawn. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has scrapped the Property Managers...
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King Charles reportedly 'too busy' for Prince Harry ahead of planned UK visit
Prince Harry is set to visit the UK for the Invictus Games's 10-year anniversary - but he won't be meeting with his father. Reports suggest King Charles' diary is...
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Business confidence plummets in ANZ's April survey
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining. Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell 9 points to...
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Australian financial markets bracing for potential rate hikes
Australian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate cuts to pricing in potential rate hikes,...
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Australian farmers hit hard by droughts
Australia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have led to farmers de-stocking or selling...
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Barry Soper: Don't expect MP pay rises to be perceived well
A newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three years. The Remuneration Authority's...
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NSW teen stabs 10-year-old sister to death
A 17-year-old girl has shocked NSW authorities by stabbing her younger sister to death. Emergency services were called to a Boolaroo address to address a stabbing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 April 2024, the Prime Minister and all MPs are in for a significant pay rise. Remuneration...
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NZBA to roll out 'confirmation of payee' service for online banking
New anti-scam measures are on the way for online banking. The New Zealand Banking Association has today announced our banks will roll out a 'confirmation of payee'...
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The Huddle: Do we need to keep funding the Christchurch Call?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kaine Thompson and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do...
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