Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
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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Peter Lewis: Trump and Xi Jinping to launch trade talks
Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping spoke over the phone last night. They agreed to launch a new round of trade talks in their first known conversation since the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 June 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 6 June. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why is it so hard to do the obvious thing?
I've been thinking overnight about the news yesterday that a second Christchurch school has decided to put the walls back up in their classrooms and abandon those...
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Helen Clark: Government's foreign policy could be 'extremely costly' to NZ
Prominent New Zealand leaders are coming together to express their concern about the country’s foreign policy direction. In an open leader, Kiwi figures including...
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Sports Huddle: Why is Tsunoda afforded 'time and support' but not Lawson?
Sports Journalist Andrew Gourdie and Oceania Football Confederation Spokesperson Matt Brown join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Rob Walter has...
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Environmentally friendly water crematorium arrives in New Zealand
A new option has opened up to Kiwi’s in their end-of-life choices. New Zealand’s first water crematorium has opened in Christchurch and operates as a more environmentally...
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Rob Walter: New Black Caps coach on the 'awesome opportunity'
The man said to be New Zealand’s most successful cricket coach in history has been appointed coach of the Black Caps. Rob Walter replaces Gary Stead in all formats....
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Oliver Mander: Investors wanting assurance amid SkyCity's legal battle
SkyCity has filed legal proceedings against Fletcher Construction. The casino giant is seeking more than $300 million in damages caused by delays in building the...
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Political Analyst: Trump and Musk have should be 'concerned' about one another
US President Donald Trump and his now former-colleague Elon Musk are officially feuding. A disagreement over spending in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has led to...
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Dan Mitchinson: Trump's new travel ban stronger than before
A new travel ban by Donald Trump is affectingpeople from a dozen countries from entering the United States. Those countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad,...
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Jason Pine: What to expect in Super Rugby's quarter-finals tomorrow
What’s on the cards in the first week of the Super Rugby quarter-finals? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about what we can expect....
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Jonathan Haidt: How to balance smartphones and kids
Increasing levels of depression and anxiety have been recorded in young people since around 2011. The novel ‘The Anxious Generation’ makes the case that young people...
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Donald Trump calls for NATO nations to boost their defence spending
The US says the UK and all other NATO allies must agree to spend at lest 5 percent of national income on defence and security 'starting now'. Matthew Whitaker, Donald...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th June 2025, The Māori Party's Privileges Committee decision finally comes to a vote. Political...
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Explained: Why is the US debt burden in the spotlight?
The US debt burden has been thrust into the spotlight - and it's an ongoing point of concern. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains why this is happening. LISTEN...
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The Huddle: Should the police have dug deeper on Michael Forbes?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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The Country's Jamie Mackay celebrates industry award
The Country's Jamie Mackay is celebrating another industry success - and he joined Heather to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVE
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'Historic low': Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO issues warning as gas supply drops
New Zealand’s gas supply is reducing faster and sooner than previously forecast, new reports from experts warn. As of January 1, 2025, natural gas reserves have...
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Labour criticises Government for 'being comfortable' with trade arrangement with Trump administration
Labour has slammed the Government for not getting a better trade deal out of the current Trump administration. New Zealand currently has to pay a 10 percent tariff...
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'The right thing to do': Desley Simpson squashes mayoral run rumours
Wayne Brown and Desley Simpson have confirmed they'll run together in this year's Auckland mayoral race. It's scotched rumours Simpson would run herself. She's been...
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'Tip of the iceberg': Sex Workers' Collective regional coordinator weighs in on Forbes saga
There's concerns a former Prime Ministerial staffer hasn't faced charges after allegedly voice-recording sex workers. Michael Forbes has quit as acting deputy press...
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Te Pāti Māori haka debate: Expert notices Labour appears 'uncomfortable'
Parliament's revisiting potential penalties for three Te Pāti Māori MPs - after the hearing was initially postponed so as not to distract from the 2025 Budget. Proposed...
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Thomas Coughlan: Unpacking today's Te Pāti Māori haka sanctions debate
Tensions are high in the House, as MPs go head-to-head over proposed sanctions for Te Pāti Māori MPs. The Privileges Committee has recommended seven, and 21-day...
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Erin Patterson delivers evidence in fourth day of deadly mushroom trial
Triple murder accused Erin Patterson faced more questions from the prosecution as the mushroom murder trial entered its' fourth day. Three family members of Patterson's...
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Will Jordan set to return to the field after knee injury
A key All Blacks returns at just the right time for the Crusaders as they begin their Super Rugby playoffs campaign. Will Jordan will start in tomorrow night's game...
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Commerce Commission threatens regulatory crackdown on supermarkets
The Commerce Commission is proposing to give grocery suppliers a leg up in their dealings with the supermarket giants. The commission has proposed updates to the...
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UK temporarily spared from Trump's 50 percent steel tariffs
The UK has managed to escape Donald Trump's recent executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent. The order raises import taxes...
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Market struggles impacting Ryman Healthcare
Former market darling Ryman Healthcare's recently had a tough time financially - and the share price has dropped. Investors are already down over 30 percent, and...
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Homeowners face additional costs to help fund Natural Hazards Commission
Homeowners need to brace for another cost increase, this time to help fund the state disaster insurer, the Natural Hazards Commission. The minister responsible for...
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The Huddle: Are asset sales on the horizon?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
