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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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...
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Explained: Are bots interfering in our law-making process?
ACT leader David Seymour has claimed 99.5 percent of the submissions received on the Regulatory Standards Bill were created using 'bots'. The Ministry for Regulation...
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Trump tariffs: Economists voice concerns over long-term financial impacts
Business leaders across New Zealand have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's tariffs could have a more severe global impact than the Covid-19 pandemic and the Global...
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'Lost its purpose': Northland MP reveals why Landcorp needs to improve its performance
There's belief state-owned enterprises need to go back to basics in order to up their game. New Treasury documents show the Government's told New Zealand Post and...
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Millions hanging in the balance as Government pushes for Wellington premiere for Avatar sequel
Finance Minister Nicola Willis may get her wish to see the latest move in the Avatar franchise premiere in the capital at the end of the year. That's due to a decade-old...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The polls revealed how people felt about the pay equity saga
We've had a case of conflicting polls over the last twenty-four hours, with two completely different Governments predicted. But if there's one thing you can take...
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2021 New Lynn attack: Authorities reveal why they didn't originally follow suspect
A closed court has seen graphic video of a 2021 terrorist attack in Auckland at New Lynn Countdown. A coronal inquest began today into the stabbing of six people...
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'Our priority has always been safety': Foodstuffs successfully trials facial recognition technology
Foodstuffs is hoping to bring retail crime down after a successful trial of live facial recognition technology. The Privacy Commissioner has deemed Foodstuffs North...
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Thomas Coughlan: Unpacking the results from latest polls
Two starkly different outcomes from the latest poll numbers. The latest RNZ Reid Research poll - out this morning - has the right bloc on 46.4, behind the left bloc...
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Elon Musk slams Trump's flagship bill, labels it 'disgusting abomination'
Elon Musk has come out swinging against US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax and spending bill. In a post on X this morning, the Tesla CEO called the...
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Gary Stead confirms departure as Black Caps coach
No hard feelings from Gary Stead with New Zealand Cricket rejecting his proposal to job-share the Black Caps coaching role. His seven-year tenure will conclude at...
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'It's important': Southland mayor praises Milford Sound cash injection
The Government's helping protect a tourism crown jewel - with a cash injection for Milford Sound. It's putting more more than $15 million into a new alpine walk,...
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Police renew search for Madeleine McCann
Portugal police have announced a fresh search for Madeleine McCann. The British three-year-old disappeared 18 years ago from a resort in Praia da Luz - one of the...
