Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE

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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 29 August 2025, Reserve Bank chair Neil Quigley has quit with immediate effect. Finance Minister...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Tom Phillips is embarrassing our police

Now, I've got a huge amount of respect for the police, and I very much, almost weakly appreciate what it is that they do for us, but I think we have to call it. Tom...
Asylum seekers in UK to face major changes following court of appeal ruling

The British court of appeal is set to make a decision on the 'asylum hotels' around the country. Asylum seekers have been staying in hotels at the taxpayers expense,...
AIMS Games: Tauranga hosts 25,000 visitors for sports tournament

More than 25,000 visitors from around Australasia are headed to Tauranga for the AIMS games this weekend. Around 14,000 kids from across the continent will be competing...
Nicola Willis discusses Reserve Bank Chair Neil Quigley's resignation

Reserve Bank board chairman Neil Quigley has resigned “with immediate effect” in the wake of the shambolic handling of Adrian Orr’s resignation as Governor. Finance...
The Huddle: Does rugby need another rule change to fight CTE?

Tonight on the Huddle, Rugby editor Elliott Smith and Canterbury sports reader Nick Bey join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. Does rugby...
Government advised to re-write gang patch law

A legal expert has recommended that the Government re-write its poorly written gang patch law. It follows a judge's recent decision allowing a Mongrel Mob member...
Police advised to 'balance' manhunt for missing Marokopa father and children

Police have a balance to manage as they continue the hunt for Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips and his three children. Police have released CCTV footage of...
Heather Du Plessis-Allan talks with Jodi O’Donnell on TVNZ’s $10.7m profit.

There are questions over whether TVNZ cut too many jobs as it turns a surprisingly strong profit. The broadcaster's reported an after-tax profit of nearly $26million...
Auckland Principal stands against proposed NCEA changes

Consultation on the Government's proposed overhaul of the main secondary school qualification's open to mid-September. It includes axing level one, and replacing...
Experts expect French PM will be ousted in confidence vote

Fears of a new political crisis swept through France - as it looks likely Francois Bayrou will be ousted in a crucial confidence vote. France’s embattled Prime Minister...
Explained: Why is the luxury sector seeing economic troubles?

Luxury spending has been booming over the last couple of decades, but many high-end brands have been taking a financial hit. Gucci, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton have...
Explained: What's behind Pāmu Farms economic turnaround?

Pāmu, formerly Landcorp, recently reported a net profit after tax of $120 million for the year ended June 2025, which will see it return a $15 million dividend. It's...
The Huddle: Do we agree with the Government loosening liquor laws?

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Council's Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We've...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Who knows what World Rugby can do?

Well it's fair to say World Rugby's copping it today, even more so than yesterday. This is following the death of Shane Christie, the former Highlander who had the...
Pāmu Farms reporting significant turnaround in profit

Pāmu, formerly Landcorp, is seeing a significant financial turnaround, having reported a net profit after tax of $120 million for the year ended June 2025, which...
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 August 2025, Nicole McKee tells Heather why the Government is loosening liquor licensing...
Tauranga Business Association voices frustrations as Stella Passage development hits snag

There's frustrations over yet another delay to a possible extension of the Port of Tauranga wharves. The Stella Passage development fast-track application has been...
Barry Soper: The alcohol changes are long overdue

The Government's new reforms are being welcomed by the alcohol industry body. The Government's proposing making businesses have further zero and low alcohol products...
'Find a balance': Nicole McKee on the new alcohol regulation shake-up impacting businesses

The Government hopes businesses will be in favour of an alcohol regulation shake-up. It's allowing breweries and wineries to have both an on and off license - and...
'Absolute beast': Earth Sciences NZ unveils new multimillion dollar weather supercomputer

A new $35-million-dollar supercomputer is levelling up the country's weather predictions. Earth Sciences New Zealand says the new Cascade system is three times more...
'A great market': Former Costco head says there's room to expand in NZ

A former supermarket leader agrees New Zealand's lacking competition. The Government's aiming to put supermarkets that would improve competition up for being fast-tracked...
Manhunt continues after two killed in Porepunkah

Victoria police say the search for a man who shot and killed two officers will take longer than expected. The two men were gunned down on Tuesday while attempting...
Super Rugby tweaks 'Lucky Loser' rules

A change of luck for Super Rugby playoff sides. The 'Lucky Loser' format for the top-six has been tweaked after just one season, with the highest-ranked first round...
'Bittersweet': Outgoing Air NZ CEO talks recent profit drop

The boss of Air Zealand says he's proud they've made even two cents of a dollar this year - as profits drop 13.7 percent. The airline's being hit hard by a sluggish...
Taliban says it's 'ready and willing' to work with Nigel Farage on migrants

Nigel Farage recently unveiled his controversial plans to deport asylum seekers, but the Taliban have already voiced their support. The Taliban claimed it was 'ready...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Taking in the impact of John Barnett's death

If I'm honest with you, the passing of John Barnett on Sunday has actually hit our house quite hard over the last three days - because at the start, nobody knew...
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 27 August 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is slashing red tape in the hope it will attract...
Jenee Tibshraeny: Unpacking the warning letter the RBNZ chair sent to Treasury

It's been revealed the Reserve Bank chairman sent a warning letter to Treasury in the wake of Adrian Orr's resignation. Neil Quigley warned that it would 'immediately...
Former Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39

Former Māori All Black Shane Christie has died in Nelson, aged 39. Friends of Christie have told NZME it was believed his death was self-inflicted and came after...

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