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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Prime Minister Starmer arrives in Egypt to sign Gaza peace deal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has just arrived in Gaza to sign off on the latest peace deal. Starmer is one of approximately 20 world leaders set to attend a peace...
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Fletcher Building posts 'gloomy' trading update
Fletcher Building's issued a gloomy trading update, marked with trading slumps, market falls and low sales volumes. The company's now aiming for a further $100 million...
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Revealed: Can DEI boost productivity in the workplace?
The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner recently penned an opinion piece in defence of DEI amid ongoing concerns about the measures. Winston Peters and Judith...
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The Huddle: How can we encourage people to vote in local elections?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Richard Hills and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day! The...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will cutting councils fix our abysmal voter turnout?
Listen, I am more and more convinced that we need to cut the number of councils we have across the country. I mean, that voter turnout that we've seen at the weekend...
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'Too complicated': Nicola Willis weighs in on low local election turnout
Participation in local elections is at a historic low and there's growing calls for reform. Turnout's been higher in rural areas and much lower in the main cities,...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 13 October 2025, the last of the Israeli hostages are being released today in a momentous day...
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Israeli hostage release: First hostages set to be handed over to Red Cross
Hamas is expected to start releasing Israeli hostages now. It's handing over 20 hostages over the next two hours - followed by Israel handing over nearly 2000 Palestinian...
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Local elections 2025: Māori Ward councillor voices disappointment with poll result
There's disappointment from some after a majority of Māori wards are set to go. 17 councils have voted to keep them, and 25 have voted to remove them Whakatane...
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'Just phenomenal': Education Minister responds to latest literacy results
There's confidence New Zealand schools are turning a corner on literacy skills. The Education Minister says data shows 58 percent of new entrant students are at-or-above...
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IRD reveals latest crackdown on tax debt
The IRD is set to be cracking down harder on those who don't pay their taxes properly, and they've unveiled new measures for people who ignore correspondence. The...
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Barry Soper: These education figures say it all
Erica Stanford believes mandated structured literacy is turning reading and writing skills around. The Education Minister's revealed new data showing 58 percent...
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Australian Government backs down on aspects of superannuation tax plan
The Australian Government has backed down on its controversial superannuation tax plan, following long-running criticism from key industries. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...
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Scott Robertson unveils All Blacks picks ahead of Grand Slam tour
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh faces in the 36-strong squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour. There's just one new cap in prop Tevita...
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'Unambitious': Expert criticises new Govt methane targets
A climate expert has claimed the Government's reduced methane targets are 'unambitious'. The goal for 2050 has been slashed to a range of 14-to-24 percent below...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 October 2025, Israeli hostages will return home and aid will be delivered into Gaza within...
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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Kate Middleton's phone policy is the right way to think
Yeah, so it's weird that it takes a princess to warn us about this, but Kate Middleton has warned parents against phones at the dinner table. She's written an essay...
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China struggles as nearly 1 in 5 students are unemployed
China’s hotels are taking a hit, as a struggling economy hurts domestic spending. China’s economy has been in decline for the past 4 years, and now budget hotels...
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Kiwi detained by Israel discusses Israel-Palestine ceasefire
Three New Zealanders detained by Israel last week, have returned home. Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour and Samuel Leason were in an aid flotilla to Gaza, intercepted...
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The Huddle: How long can the Silver Ferns' coach drama continue?
Tonight on the Huddle: Rugby commentator Paul Ellison and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest sports news. The story around...
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Water Safety NZ calls for ban on above-ground pools
There are calls for a Government crackdown on some temporary pools, after five deaths in the past decade. Coroner Heidi Wrigley's reviewed the death of 20-month-old...
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Labour leader on Government's consideration of Chorus sale
Labour claims a promise isn't being kept - as the Government mulls selling its stake in Chorus. Finance Minister Nicola Willis today said the Government's considering...
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Israeli ambassador to New Zealand on ceasefire between Israel and Palestine
Israel's counting down the days to Hamas releasing hostages. Israel's Cabinet's signed off on a ceasefire deal for their return, as well as Israeli troops pulling...
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Kiwis onboard Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla arrive home in NZ
The Kiwis on board the humanitarian aid flotilla set for Gaza have returned to New Zealand. Three people arrived in Auckland airport, describing the poor conditions...
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‘Mystery bag’ food service aims to cut NZ’s food waste
New Zealander’s are throwing away over 120,000 tonnes of food every year, and a new food rescue app is hoping to change that. ‘Gone Good’ lets customers buy mystery...
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Revealed: Could France see a new PM by the weekend?
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, indicated Emmanuel Macron could name a new PM...
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Investors raise concerns over 'AI bubble'
Artificial intelligence technology continues to attract attention from investors, but there's growing concerns over an 'AI bubble' situation. Officials at the Bank...
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Winston Peters raises concerns over Fonterra deals
There's been concerns out of Parliament over Fonterra's future. Peters is asking the dairy giant questions about its proposed nearly $4 billion dollar sale of brands...
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The Huddle: Can the Māori Party fix up their image?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former head of Health NZ, Rob Campbell, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Did someone try to stop the Māori Party from hijacking Parliament?
It's happened again, unfortunately - the Māori Party has hijacked Parliament once again with a haka. It played out like this: Oriini Kaipara, who's their new MP...
