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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'Always reassessing': Christian Hawkesby cautiously optimistic following latest OCR cut
There's cautious optimism from the Reserve Bank Governor after cutting the OCR by 25 basis points this afternoon. Christian Hawkesby says the economy's been a bit...
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Barry Soper: Is the economy on the way up?
The Reserve Bank is signalling further OCR cuts, but making no promises. It's slashed the cash rate 25 basis points today, to 3 percent. Newstalk ZB senior political...
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Trump claims plans are under way for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet
The White House is claiming plans are well underway for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin's and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. US President...
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Black Sox 'seeking advice' after Venezuela’s Softball World Cup champion pitcher fails doping test
The champions of last month's Softball World Cup are under a doping cloud, after Venezuela pitcher Maiker Pimentel returned a positive drug test. Pimentel has been...
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Advocates call for an end to 'genetic discrimination' by insurers
Two New Zealanders who took drastic steps to prevent deadly hereditary cancers recently informed Parliament that insurance discrimination is stopping others from...
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London pub introduces extra service charge for all drinks
A Waterloo-based pub has raised eyebrows among Londoners after it introduced an extra service charge for all purchases. Drinkers at the pub will be expected to...
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Explained: Can we expect an OCR cut tomorrow?
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the OCR tomorrow, according to new reports. The OCR is currently sitting at 3.25 percent and the major banks have already...
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Planned return of live animal exports held back - report
Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet. The Labour government banned...
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The Huddle: What did we make of the big meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and former Labour MP Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Winston...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's good that Trevor Mallard's coming home
So here's a little bit of happy news for anyone still feeling injustice over the petty way that Trevor Mallard turned the sprinklers on the Parliamentary protesters...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Donald Trump's big meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky and seven European leaders...
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'Really tough': Mercury Energy CEO addresses recent drop in profitability
Mercury Energy's earnings have fallen on the back of weaker renewable electricity generation, and its bottom-line profit has taken a hit. The company's profit has...
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'Unbelievable': Kiwi businessman responds to investment scam using his likeness through AI
Former economist and investment manager Gareth Morgan was caught off-guard by an AI deepfake using his voice and likeness, and he's warned people to be careful. The...
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Explained: Can Trump help deliver peace in Ukraine?
A foreign policy expert says it's not clear if Donald Trump can deliver peace in Ukraine. The US President's hosted talks on ending the conflict with UK and European...
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Minister Simon Watts says Govt working on addressing root energy market issues
There's Government confidence new energy sector regulations will pressure down power prices. Under Electricity Authority rule changes, our big four power companies...
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Barry Soper: The warning signs were there for Trevor Mallard
Speaker Trevor Mallard is returning early from Ireland - ending his job as Ambassador. Winston Peters has appointed senior foreign affairs staffer Angela Hassan-Sharp...
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Australia cancels far-right Israeli politician's visa ahead of speaking tour
The Australian federal government has cancelled the visa of Israeli politician Simcha Rothman days before he was set to arrive for a speaking event. Rothman, whose...
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Blues set to move some matches to Go Media Stadium in 2026
The Blues are poised to head across town to Mount Smart for two Super Rugby games next year. The New Zealand Herald reports the Blues are still planning to play...
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'Grim': Education Minister unpacks report revealing poor literacy stats among schoolkids
The Minister of Education says much more needs to be done, as more Kiwi kids fall behind in school. New data shows just 24 percent of Year 8 students have achieved...
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'A lot at stake': Experts discuss ahead of Zelenskyy's meeting at the White House
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's gearing up for his second meeting at the White house, but he won't be carrying this out alone. The leaders of the UK,...
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a2 Milk, Freightways, Contact Energy post financial results
Financial results are coming in thick and fast. a2 Milk is reporting a 21 percent rise in profit - alongside announcing it bought the Yashili plant in Pokeno. It's...
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Honey giant Comvita offered $56.4m takeover bid
Mānuka honey exporter Comvita has received a takeover offer from a subsidiary of Christchurch billionaire Mark Stewart’s Masthead Limited - Florenz. It's offering...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 18 August 2025, big changes are coming for building consents and who is liable when things go...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why aren't these leaders willing to properly help Zelenskyy?
So if anything, tonight's meeting at the White House is actually more important than Saturday's meeting was in Alaska - because this is the meeting with Zelenskyy. This...
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The Huddle: How do we think Zelenskyy's White House meeting will go?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Nicola Willis defends Government scrapping of Cook Strait mega-ferries
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's move to scrap the Cook Strait mega-ferries - and claimed costs would have blown out on the original project. The...
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'No downside': Growing calls to raise working holiday visa age limit
An accommodation company's pitching for raising the working holiday visa age from 30 to 50. Lylo managing director Tim Alpe wants restrictions eased to attract more...
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NorthChamber CEO urges retailers to keep contacting police over shoplifting
A business spokesperson is encouraging Northland retailers to keep contacting police over smaller crimes. The Northland Chamber of Commerce says business owners...
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Ukrainian Ambassador to NZ speaks ahead of Zelenskyy's visit to the White House
European leaders are flocking to the White House to present an iron-clad defence of Ukraine's interests. The US is scaling up pressure for the war-battered Ukraine...
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Minister Chris Penk says building regulations shake-up follows discussions with sector
The Government's aiming to lift the burden of covering the costs of defective building work from councils. It plans to replace the consent framework with a scheme...
