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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'Serious': Why is the BBC being accused of bias?
A new report has claimed the BBC doctored footage of Donald Trump to appear like he was calling his supporters to 'fight' ahead of the January 6 riot. Editors for...
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Govt announces new joint project designed to bring emissions down
The Government's putting more than a million dollars into rolling out farming tech designed to cut down emissions. A $1.2 million dollar investment's been announced...
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The Huddle: Is Erica Stanford right to take Treaty obligations off school boards?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are the teachers' unions right to be upset with Erica Stanford?
Okay, I've got a question for you - and this is a genuine question, it's not a rhetorical question. Do you agree with the teachers' unions that it's an outrage that...
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Iwi leaders step in to mediate Te Pāti Māori tensions
A meeting between Te Pāti Māori and the National Iwi Chairs Forum has resulted in two key outcomes. The hui was called after infighting, which saw the Te Tai Tonga...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the president of the NZ School Board Association is unhappy that the education...
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Auckland International Convention Centre formally handed to SkyCity
The long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland has formally been handed over to SkyCity - several years behind schedule. The works began in 2015, and...
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Canterbury museum's World War II display prompts concern from Holocaust Centre
There's concerns from some that a Canterbury museum's displayed World War II Nazi artefacts without context. Geraldine’s Military Museum showcases tanks and machinery...
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‘Bird of the Year’-winning kārearea attacking Wellington walkers
This year's winning Bird of the Year, the kārearea, is attacking Wellington walkers on a popular bush walk. The native falcons are nesting along Haywards Track -...
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Water Safety NZ voices disappointment with ACC funding cut
The country's largest water safety group expects a big impact from losing about 20 percent of its annual funding. ACC's ending its long-standing partnership with...
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Unions voice outrage as Govt removes school board Treaty requirements
Unions have voiced disappointment over the Education Minister's plan to remove school board Treaty requirements. Erica Stanford intends to scrap a clause under which...
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Barry Soper: Could Te Pāti Māori oust their rogue MPs?
Te Pāti Māori has confirmed they're not ruling out triggering two separate byelections by expelling controversial MPs. Co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer...
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 3.6 percent
Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank has opted to leave interest rates on hold at 3.6 percent, in line with expectations from economists. Experts had largely predicted...
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NRL set to look into Eli Katoa's head knocks - report
The NRL will look into Tonga's handling of Eliesa Katoa's head injury assessment. The news comes after he suffered seizure activity and brain bleeding following...
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Weather concerns hang over Melbourne Cup ahead of race
Smokin' Romans and Torranzino are preparing to carry the hopes for New Zealand-trained horses set as the 24 hopefuls for today's Melbourne Cup are saddled up at...
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British man arrested after mass stabbing on London-bound train
Witnesses have described horrifying scenes of train passengers trampling over each other to escape a mass stabbing in the UK. A 32-year British national is now the...
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How did markets react to Westpac's profit?
Westpac New Zealand recently saw a significant profit boost - and it's prompted discussion. The Australia-owned bank's reporting a 13 percent jump in net profit...
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Explained: Are rare earth minerals the next big thing?
US President Donald Trump has made significant progress on establishing critical mineral deals with Australia and Japan, prompting speculation from experts. Rare...
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The Huddle: Can we really measure unpaid labour?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Netball NZ know how bad this looks?
How is it possible that the Dame Noeline Taurua crisis has actually got worse today? How is it possible that she's got her job back today and this thing has still...
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Finance Minister hints more events could be coming to NZ
It's been a busy time in Australia, with Kiwis flying over to see Oasis - prompting speculation about the future of events in New Zealand. The bed tax debate lingers,...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 3 November 2025, Dame Noeline Taurua has raised more questions than answers after her round of...
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Simon Dallow set to step down as TVNZ's 6pm news presenter
There's hope for a smooth transition at TVNZ as its shakes up the flagship 6pm news bulletin. Presenter Simon Dallow's stepping down this month after almost two...
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Revealed: Unpaid household work worth billions, according to new research
New research out of Australia has revealed the cost of unpaid household labour - and it's a high figure not recognised in economics statistics. These tasks - including...
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Acting Deputy Police Commissioner expresses confusion as officers caught falsifying breath tests
The police have confirmed no review will take place - after it was revealed more than 100 officers are under investigation for falsifying 30,000 tests. The falsified...
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'Can't do that': Employment expert raises concerns over Netball NZ's handling of Taurua saga
One expert has made a suggestion Netball New Zealand could be breaching employer obligations in events, including Noeline Taurua's suspension. The Silver Ferns coach...
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Barry Soper: Te Pāti Māori's gone from bad to worse
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she isn't going anywhere. Te Pāti Māori's President, John Tamihere, has suggested she and Te Tai Tonga MP, Takuta Ferris,...
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Australia's home prices accelerate to highest levels in over 2 years - report
Over in Australia, new data shows national home values rose 1.1 per cent over the month of October, and 6.1 per cent over the year. All of Australia's major cities...
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'Ridiculous': Questions raised after Dame Noeline Taurua gives first interview
Dame Noeline Taurua insists she hasn't agreed to any changes in the Silver Ferns' high performance environment. In announcing her return after being stood down for...
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'Provocative': Z Energy CEO clarifies ad campaign amid recent backlash
Z Energy is apologising for any confusion caused by aspects of a 2022 advertising campaign. In 2022 and 2023, the company ran a 'Moving With The Times' campaign...
