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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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Full Show Podcast: 14 June 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 June 2024, the Government has committed to completely overhauling our gun laws. Associate...
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Why Hungary is being fined by the E.U
The European Union's top court has fined Hungary €200m ($400m NZD) for failing to follow asylum policies. The court will also penalise Hungary €1m a day until it...
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What is China's State Media saying about Li Qiang's visit?
New Zealanders could soon find it easier to travel to China after yesterday's bilateral meeting between Christopher Luxon and Li Qiang. It was the first meeting...
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Barry Soper: We must treat our farmers better
Labour's leader has revealed the previous Government had a major relationship breakdown with the agriculture sector at the end of its term in Government. Speaking...
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Where's NZ's smartest teen, Soumil Singh?
In 2016, NZ Herald ran the headline: ‘Is Soumil Singh New Zealand’s smartest teen?’ Singh was Hamilton Boys High School’s Dux – now he’s a Harvard grad, with a...
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Analysis: The Black Caps' loss to West Indies
On the Sports Huddle this evening: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentators Elliott Smith and Paul Allison. The Black Caps lost to West Indies in Thursday’s crucial T20...
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Cory Jane discusses the Caines semi-final
The Hurricanes will host The Chiefs tomorrow night for tomorrow’s semifinal at Sky Stadium. Hurricanes Captain, Brad Shields, is one of only two remaining players...
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Health NZ's recruitment freeze for all non-frontline workers
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has implemented a freeze on hiring for all non-frontline roles – to bring down spending. This will include all hospital roles that...
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Gun laws: Changes by 2026
The government will change the Arms Act by 2026 - as part of its planned firearms reforms. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said New Zealand’s gun laws had...
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Barry Soper recounts Muldoon's snap election
Today marks 40 years since Robert Muldoon’s snap election – and Barry Soper recounts the former Prime Minister’s drunken media interview. Senior Political Correspondent...
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United States and Ukraine sign 10-year security deal
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement on Thursday – stating it’s a milestone in relations between their...
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Piney's predications for the Super Rugby semis
The Blues face The Brumbies tonight at Eden Park, for The Super Rugby semifinal. The Blues have already beaten Canberra team this season – a major 46-7 win at...
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Is the NZ Film Commission filming the right projects?
The Taxpayers Union has said that the New Zealand Film Commission needs to stop giving out film subsidies – because they’re not good value. According to numbers...
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Heather du Plessis Allan: Roger Douglas is right - we have too much debt
Today is 40 years to the day since Rob Muldoon called the snap election. Which then, of course, led to his defeat. Which then, of course, led to the incoming Labour...
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Killer nurse Lucy Letby on trial over attempted murder of additional newborn
Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others, has gone on trial accused of the attempted murder of another newborn in her care. The...
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Apple launches bid to enter the AI arms race
Apple has made a plunge into the AI universe through its new offering: Apple Intelligence. The tech giant revealed how it planned to pair up with OpenAI in order...
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Fitch ratings agency experts casting doubt on NZ's economic future
The Fitch ratings agency is casting doubts on New Zealand's economic future. The agency is considering bringing down the nation's rating, amid concerns surrounding...
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Barry Soper: Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit is a big deal
The Prime Minister says he has discussed issues important to New Zealand's interests with China's Premier, Li Qiang. The pair held high-level talks this afternoon,...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 June 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 June 2024, China's Premier has touched down in NZ amongst new revelations of Chinese foreign...
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The Huddle: Will Kevin Spacey get another acting job?
Tonight on The Huddle, Men's Health Week director Mark Sainsbury and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Government launches voluntary calculation tool to fix gender pay gap
The Government aims to reduce the nation's gender pay gap through the development of a voluntary calculation tool. Current figures show the gap currently sits at...
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Enerlytica director warns NZ is 'structurally short' on energy
The decline in gas supply has led to production cuts and a 99 percent increase in coal-generated electricity, according to MBIE. Methanex, New Zealand's biggest...
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'Not close enough': Expert unpacks Black Caps defeat to West Indies
The Black Caps' T20 World Cup campaign is in tatters after a 13-run loss to the West Indies in Trinidad, leaving their Super 8 hopes hanging by a thread. Their chase...
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Transport Minister says new speed limits will follow 'common sense' approach
Speed limits around schools will become varied if proposed rule changes go ahead. The coalition Government is reversing speed limit reductions implemented over the...
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Former SIS Minister downplays allegations of CCP interference in NZ
Former SIS Minister Andrew Little says China's relationship with its diaspora community is often intense. Stuff has released a documentary covering allegations of...
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NSW prosecutors debating sending Jarryd Hayne to fourth trial
Prosecutors are debating whether to send former NRL star Jarryd Hayne to his fourth trial. Hayne spent a year behind bars after being convicted of sexual assault...
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Black Caps suffer second defeat against West Indies
The Black Caps' chances of progressing to the Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup are all-but over. Coming off a first-up drubbing by Afghanistan, New Zealand have...
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Retirement Commission calls for flexibility-focused KiwiSaver shakeup
The Retirement Commissioner has released a list of proposed changes to improve the KiwiSaver scheme. The list suggested the default rate for KiwiSaver contributions...
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UK economy reports no growth for April
New figures showed the UK economy experienced no growth in April. The region's GDP was flat for an entire month, off the back of a 0.4 percent bump in March. UK...
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Tower Insurance increases profit expectations
An optimistic update from Tower Insurance, as the company increased its profit expectations. This is the third projected profit upgrade for the company - a significant...