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 Budget 2025: Who's set to lose out?
The UK’s embattled Labour Government has unveiled a tax-raising budget - after its full contents were leaked half an hour early. The plan's designed to lift economic...
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Revealed: Is the AI bubble starting to pop?
There's growing concerns from experts about the risks surrounding AI investments. Investors believe AI is at risk of forming a stock market bubble, and some analysts...
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The Huddle: How many of us will make the jump to Jetstar?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a positive side to this recession?
Can I give you a positive spin on the recession that we're just coming out of? I mean, maybe it's not so much a positive spin, but maybe it's an explanation for...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 27 November 2025, Attorney-General Judith Collins tells Heather why she's called a public inquiry...
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Explained: Did house prices contribute to the ongoing recession?
The Reserve Bank has blamed the ongoing recession on an uncertain property market, prompting experts to weigh in. New Zealand has traditionally relied on housing...
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IRD launches planned crackdown on stubborn debtors
The Inland Revenue Department has launched some new steps in bringing down tax debt - with one scheme linked to a key credit agency. Following a successful pilot,...
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Thomas Coughlan: What can we expect from the Tom Phillips inquiry?
Strong signals from the Government suggesting the rights and privacy of the children will be paramount in the Tom Phillips inquiry. Police shot the fugitive dead...
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'Running our own race': Jetstar CEO shakes off criticism from Air New Zealand
Business as usual for Jetstar, despite Air New Zealand taking a swipe at its airport discounts. Air New Zealand head Nikhil Ravishankar claimed airports are unfairly...
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RBNZ trialling community cash depot for rural Kiwis
The Reserve Bank is addressing concerns cash is becoming inaccessible by bringing money to rural communities. It has opened a 12-month trial of a cash depot in...
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Businesses launching class-action lawsuit over Northland power outage
Businesses are taking class-action over a power outage to of all Northland last year - although the exact loss is still unknown. In June, an inexperienced worker...
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Govt set to launch inquiry into the Tom Phillips case
Agency actions regarding the children of fugitive Tom Phillips are going under the microscope, with a report due back mid-next year. Phillips was on the run nearly...
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Victorian Government set to issue apology for colonisation
The Australian state of Victoria will be formally apologising to indigenous people for colonisation next month. The symbolic action will be delivered by State Premier...
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Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games centenary edition. The decision has been ratified by the organisation's general assembly in Glasgow. India sees the...
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Millennials first generation to move left as they age, research shows
Millennials are the first generation to get more left-wing as they age, according to new reports. A study by the Australian National University has found the age...
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Four more arrested over the Louvre heist
Four more people have been arrested as as result of last month's high-profile robbery at the Louvre Museum. Two men, aged 38 and 39, and two women, aged 31 and 40,...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Experts raise concerns over Govt Building Act overhaul
Leaky-home experts fear a proposed overhaul of the Building Act could leave unlucky home owners - apartment owners in particular - in financial ruin. Under the new...
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Revealed: How did markets react to the OCR cut?
The Reserve Bank ended the year on a hopeful note and brought down the OCR for the end of 2025. The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate another 25 basis points...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Roger Gray have a point about our 'no' culture?
So the Ports of Auckland boss Roger Gray is onto something, isn't he? Because we are a country that loves to say no. He said in a speech to a crowd at the Royal...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 26 November 2025, Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby tells Heather why the bank decided...
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The Huddle: Are high tech cars better for the country?
Tonight on The Huddle, Q&A and ZB Saturday Mornings host Jack Tame and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Climate Minister rules out buying offshore carbon credits for this political term
The Government says offshore carbon credits could be bought in the future - but not yet. Climate Minister Simon Watts says all options are being considered, but...
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The Kiwi 'no' culture: Port of Auckland head raises concerns
The Port of Auckland's CEO says a 'no' culture has permeated New Zealand. Roger Gray says a cruise ship representative he spoke to in the US labelled our country...
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Tech advances behind drop in collision claims - report
New advancements in technology are reportedly behind a significant decrease in car crashes. Collisions have dropped 7 percent each year over the last two years,...
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'Grab this opportunity': Porirua mayor voices support for proposed local council changes
At least one Wellington mayor says it's time district councils combined into one. The Government's proposing replacing regional councillors with boards of district...
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'Done a lot of work': Outgoing RBNZ Governor on whether more rate cuts are likely
The Reserve Bank's outgoing Governor says New Zealand's economy may be doing better than we realise. The central bank has cut the OCR 25 basis points today - to...
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Thomas Coughlan: What changes could the Government make to regional councils?
The Government recently unveiled their plans to make changes to local Government, and it's prompted additional speculation. It's proposing replacing the country's...
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Ukraine, US move closer on peace plan, 'minor' details to be settled
Ukraine officials say they've agreed to the 'essence' of a peace deal with Russia, but some sensitive issues are still to resolve. US President Donald Trump says...
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T20 Cricket World Cup: What can fans expect?
The Black Caps cricketers have been grouped with Afghanistan, South Africa, Canada and the UAE for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March...
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Promoters hopeful despite high-profile festival cancellations
A promoter says concerts in New Zealand have a bright future, despite some high-profile cancellations. Tauranga reggae festival One Love and Taranaki's WOMAD have...
