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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Christchurch-based developer unveils planned housing project for Auckland
Christchurch-headquartered Brooksfield Homes is looking to bring a new style of townhouse to Auckland. Reports claim the company's planned eight new Pt Chevalier...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Rawiri Waititi's entitled to answer questions in Māori if he wants to
So, Shanan Halbert from the Māori Party doesn't like the fact that Rawiri Waititi answered all his media questions about Takuta Ferris in te reo Māori. Now, if you...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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'Rotten, corrupt': Tiki Taane takes aim at Spotify as Kiwi artists boycott platform
Many of New Zealand's biggest musicians are boycotting Spotify and ditching the platform amid accusations of exploitation. Tiki Taane and The Bats are among the...
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Law expert says more judges could be required to hand back seized gang patches - report
There could be more cases of judges handing back seized gang patches to gang members convicted of wearing them in public. Law professor Al Gillespie says the law...
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Keisha Castle-Hughes gets behind bid to change citizenship access for Māori born overseas
Actress Keisha Castle-Hughes is getting behind a push to change citizenship access for Māori born overseas. The Waitangi Tribunal's considering a claim by Australian...
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'Surprised': Security expert voices concerns as Chinese Embassy accuses NZ spies of harassment
A security analyst's surprised the Chinese Embassy is taking such issue to one of its citizens being searched. It says a Chinese citizen was subject to an interrogation...
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Barry Soper: Is Nicola Willis trying to soften the blow ahead of GDP release?
New GDP figures are set to be unveiled tomorrow, and there's concerns from experts that the economy is struggling. The upcoming GDP data is projected to show an...
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect makes first court appearance
Charlie Kirk's murder accused allegedly told his roommate about the fatal shooting. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is facing seven charges including aggravated murder,...
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Cam Roigard set to return from injuries to play for NPC
The return of Cam Roigard from a foot fracture headlines 13 players released by the All Blacks to NPC duty this weekend. Roigard hasn't played since the second test...
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Donald Trump's UK visit: Expert reveals what's in it for Britain
Donald Trump has landed in the UK for his second state visit. The US president and the first lady, Melania Trump, were greeted UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper...
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Donald Trump set to arrive in UK for second state visit
US President Donald Trump is set to make his second state visit to the UK, and he's due to arrive in a matter of hours. Trump is expected to visit Windsor Castle...
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Fed Farmers concerned Environment Southland creating extra stress for farmers
Jason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers has raised concerns over Environment Southland’s 'heavy-handed' approach to compliance. Herrick says these standards...
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The Huddle: Should the Government be worried following recent poll?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Māori Party...
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Carter Holt Harvey looks to close Tokoroa-based plywood manufacturing plant
There's concern South Waikato's Tokoroa is facing another factory closure, with more than 100 jobs on the chopping block. Carter Holt Harvey is looking at closing...
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Less and less customers purchasing NZ-sourced products - report
The influence of the New Zealand-made label appears to be decreasing as more consumers prioritise price. Wattie's is ending some of its contracts with Hawke's Bay...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does buying NZ-made ever work?
First of all, can I start by offering an apology to TVNZ? I gave them a bit of grief last night for starting the news bulletin with the peaches, but it turns out...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 16 September 2025, Labour leader Chris Hipkins on a new poll that shows just how many Kiwis...
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'Don't quite see the sense of it': Former Te Pāti Māori co-leader on Ferris’ controversial comments
A former Māori Party leader says he can't make sense of MP Tākuta Ferris' controversial race comments. Ferris posted a photo of Labour volunteers stating their ethnicities...
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RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals more Kiwis are blaming current Govt for economic troubles
Chris Hipkins says Kiwis are starting to see things are going backwards under the current Government. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals more voters blame...
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Ruapehu mayor launches petition designed to save Chateau Tongariro
Ruapehu's mayor is hoping to reach out to investors to save the historic Chateau Tongariro. A petition with over 15,000 signatures was presented to MPs in Wellington...
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'Amazing': Athletics NZ CEO on Geordie Beamish's historic victory
Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metres steeplechase at the world championships in Tokyo, making history in New Zealand track. He's the first Kiwi to secure a running...
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Barry Soper: Govt announces crackdown on international adoption laws
New Zealanders will no longer be able to look to adopt children from overseas and bring them home from this week. The Government's Adoption Amendment Bill's been...
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Prime Minister Albanese makes defence agreement with Papua New Guinea
Australia and Papua New Guinea will agree to defend each other in the event of a military attack as part of a new defence agreement set to be signed. Prime Minister...
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Eden Park review prompts divided reactions
There's division among Aucklanders over whether more events should take place at Eden Park. The Government's set to review the current regulations impacting the...
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Expert calls for additional changes to adoption laws amid overhaul
There's growing pleas for broader changes to adoption laws before an international ban lifts. The Government's looking to suspend some international adoptions until...
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Madeleine McCann: Prime suspect refuses police interview
The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has refused to be interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives before his release. Christian Brueckner, a convicted...
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Latest data reveals NZ economy still shrinking - report
New data suggests New Zealand's economic turmoil is far from over. New economic data from Stats NZ prompted BNZ to increase its estimate of the size of the contraction...
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Spark and One NZ launch realtime mobile outage service
A new service has been launched that's designed to show mobile network outages in real time. The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spark and One NZ,...
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'Disruptive': Nicola Willis voices concerns with protesters chained outside her electorate office
Nicola Willis has responded to protesters chained to the outside of her Johnsonville electorate office. The group of Christian leaders want an urgent timeline from...
