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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UK bolstering defences in Cyprus and the Mediterranean
The UK Government is bolstering air defences and deploying a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to improve security in Cyprus. This comes a day after...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: How are first-home buyers handling looser lending rules?
A record portion of new bank lending to first-home buyers is going to those with small deposits. More than half of the $1.1 billion lent to first-home buyers in...
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Middle East crisis: Reports indicate oil prices likely to surge
There's been growing concerns about what the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could do for petrol prices. There's fears Kiwi motorists will soon pay the price at...
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Concerns raised after new report shows Oranga Tamariki isn't up to standard
The Independent Children's Monitor says Oranga Tamariki still isn't measuring up to national care standards. The percent of young people in OT care suffering abuse...
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Mayor Wayne Brown reveals why he's not drawing up housing maps for Bishop
Auckland's mayor's adamant he won't be drawing up housing maps and plans for the Minister just yet. Housing Minister Chris Bishop's recently backed down on Auckland’s...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Dave Rennie's got his work cut out for him
The man appointed today as the coach to take the All Blacks to next year's Rugby World Cup is Dave Rennie. And he's got his work cut out for him. He can’t start...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 March 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4 March. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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The Huddle: Do we think Dave Rennie is the right choice for the All Blacks?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Dave...
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'A bit of a sprint': How long will Dave Rennie stay with the All Blacks?
The Dave Rennie era is upon the All Blacks, and the new head coach is determined to make some tactical shifts for the All Blacks ahead of their upcoming matches. The...
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Explained: What's behind the Kyle and Jackie O radio feud?
One of Australia's biggest radio shows has come to an explosive end after an infamous on-air spat. Kyle Sandilands and Jacqueline ‘Jackie O’ Henderson will no longer...
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'A lot of experience': NZR chair reveals what gave Rennie All Blacks coaching edge
Top-tier experience and a systematic approach to rugby have won Dave Rennie the All Blacks' head coach job. After nine years offshore, the former Chiefs mentor will...
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Thomas Coughlan: Could Labour be looking to change their financial policies?
There's growing speculation as Labour appears to be mulling over their Reserve Bank policy ahead of the election. The previous Labour Government changed the bank's...
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Iran conflict: US claims 2000 targets hit as Tehran retaliates across Gulf
An escalating war is shaking the entire Middle East, with no sign of easing. US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people...
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Dave Rennie revealed as new All Blacks head coach
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has no doubt New Zealand can win next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. The two-time Super Rugby-winning coach is taking...
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'Didn't get the outcome': NZEI lead negotiator explains why teacher pay talks at impasse
The primary teachers union's asking the the Employment Relations Authority for urgent mediation as pay talks hit an impasse. NZEI says it's not happy with the Ministry...
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Trump and Starmer clash over Iran strikes
There's tension between the US and the UK, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Donald Trump and claimed the Government 'does not believe in regime change from...
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Explained: What could the Middle East conflict do for beef exports?
The US-Iran conflict could affect New Zealand’s red meat exports to the Middle East, the Meat Industry Association says. Reports reveal New Zealand red meat exporters...
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The Huddle: Do we support the strike action in the Middle East?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why doesn't Luxon want to take a position on the Iran strikes?
All right, we need to talk about Chris Luxon and that performance yesterday. “Oh, I mean… we obviously understand… we’re not saying that… what we’re saying is… we…...
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Propopoly founder reveals how startup aims to change property market
Propopoly is a startup that aims to give everyday New Zealanders a chance to enjoy the benefits of being a property developer. The business allows people to buy...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 February, 2026, we talk to a former CIA officer about the US war in Iran - and how the conflict...
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Why are travel insurance companies excluding war amid Middle East conflict?
The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the plans of many travellers, who may be in for more bad luck by insurers. Much of the region’s airspace has been shut...
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Phones for prisoners: Advocate explains why there's demand for change
The Government's considering raising phone call entitlements for prisoners, amid a push from a petition and the Ombudsman. The law says prisoners are entitled to...
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'Energised': GrabOne to be relaunched under Paradigm Group after liquidation shutdown
GrabOne is getting a second life under brand new owners. Wellington's Paradigm Group has bought the GrabOne brand and assets. It went into liquidation last October,...
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'Promising results': Children's Minister on second Govt boot camp for young offenders
The Children's Minister says another boot-camp for young offenders is about to start, because of promising results from the first one. Newstalk ZB understands the...
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Explained: Could the Middle East conflict go on longer than predicted?
The US and Israel's accelerating battering of Iran is wreaking havoc in the Middle East. More than 1200 Iranian targets have been bombed, and US Secretary of State...
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Barry Soper: Is Luxon facing too much scrutiny over Middle East response?
The Prime Minister has copped some backlash over his stance on the US and Israel attacking Iran. Chris Luxon strongly condemned the Iranian regime's retaliatory...
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RBA warns Middle East conflict could have economic impacts
The conflict in the Middle East continues to rage on, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the Australian economy. The US and Israel have struck more...
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NZ Rugby League head Greg Peters resigns
Another chief executive of a national sports organisation is leaving their post. New Zealand Rugby League boss Greg Peters is standing down after eight years in...
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MOE report reveals more parents sending kids to private schools
New data shows the cost of private school isn't a deterrent to Kiwi parents. A report by the Ministry of Education shows that private, or independent, schools are...
