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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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Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political correspondent wraps the political week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met the President of the Philippines, and promised to be more engaged on the defence front and on trade. Plus, two ministers...
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Meta incorporates new AI-powered software across its apps
Meta has begun incorporating new versions of its AI-powered smart assistant software across its apps, which include Instagram, Whatsapp, Messenger and Facebook. Users...
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Sports Huddle: Is James Fisher-Harris the best signing in Warriors history?
Sport journalist Jim Kayes and Newstalk ZB sport news director Clay Wilson join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Is James Fisher-Harris the best signing...
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Law Society says we should be less critical of judges to protect democracy
The Law Society has penned an editorial saying we should be less critical of judges to protect democracy. The editorial warns being overly critical of judges could...
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Taylor Swift's much hyped new album has dropped
Taylor Swift’s much hyped new album has dropped. The Tortured Poets Department features 16 songs, at one hour and five minutes duration. Newstalk ZB intern Ava...
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Angela Blackmoore's former partner speaks of relief and closure following sentencing of her murderers
Angela Blackmoore’s murderers have been sentenced to life in prison. David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum were found guilty of her murder last year and had...
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Israeli counter-attack on Iran, Trump's jury selection, and Elon Musk's campaign for free speech
A US official has reported Israel has bombed Iran. Damage is being assessed as the world watches on at how Iran is going to react. Meanwhile, a complete jury has...
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New Zealand's track and field team has been named for the Olympics
New Zealand’s track and field team has been named for the Olympics. Sportstalk host Jason Pine gives Heather du Plessis-Allan the lowdown on the 15-strong squad....
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Reports Israel may have targeted nuclear facilities in counter-attack on Iran
Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, beginning a counter-attack after Iran fired dozen of missiles. A senior United States official has reportedly...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges should not be above criticism
Let's talk about judges for a minute. So, the Law Society today has come out in defence of judges and in the face of all the criticism that they've been copping...
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"It was significant enough for a dangerous building notice" - Council on evacuating flats
Residents of a 16-floor apartment building in central Auckland, have been ordered to evacuate. Auckland Council issued City Gardens Apartments a dangerous building...
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"I think it's positive" - Minister on MSD imposing sanctions to benefits
Labour's accusing the Government of demonising beneficiaries - while people are being laid off. Figures out today show 20-thousand more people are drawing JobSeeker...
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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel calling for calm after Sydney stabbing
Sydney police are continuing to identify people involved in a riot after Monday's church stabbing. The 16-year-old suspect remains in hospital under police guard...
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"There is a perception that some females are being hysterical" - Advocate on police stalking failure
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the system police use for stalking allegations isn't up to standard. This is after the murder of a 21-year-old...
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Privacy Commissioner calls for "right to be forgotten"
The Privacy Commissioner wants to review the Privacy Act and introduce a right to be forgotten. He's concerned social media is posing a major risk for children's...
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Police officers reject latest pay offer - want to head to arbitration
Police hope to go to arbitration over pay next month. More than 75 percent of members have voted NO to the latest pay offer, which included a new overtime rate,...
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Rent, rates, and insurance rises to blame for sticky inflation - economist
Inflation is proving to be a hard dragon to slay. Annual inflation has dropped to 4%, sitting above the Reserve Bank forecast of 3.8%. Non-tradable inflation —on...
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"Frontline was out of scope": Children's Minister confident in Oranga Tamariki restructure
The Children's Minister says no frontline roles are being axed in widespread public service cuts. Oranga Tamariki is proposing a total loss of 447 jobs, and the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The smaller rugby ball for women is already controversial
Guess what: the smaller ruby ball for women is already controversial. I was telling you about this last week because World Rugby is spitballing the idea of giving...
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What's got Shane Jones in trouble with the Māori Law Society?
Shane Jones seems to be in trouble with the Māori Law Society. They’ve written to Christopher Luxon about his comments surrounding the Waitangi Tribunal and their...
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Trump warned over commenting on jurors during 'hush money' trial
A judge has warned former US President Donald Trump over commenting on jurors on the second day of his criminal trial. Trump's accused of falsifying business records...
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"Couldn't get much bigger": Warriors sign James Fisher-Harris to four-year contract
The Warriors have made quite the acquisition with the signing of James Fisher-Harris. Fisher-Harris is in line to replace departing prop Addin Fonua-Blake, the...
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"It's sad": Begging under the microscope in Rotorua and Christchurch
Is it time to introduce a begging ban? Locals in Rotorua and Christchurch are debating the necessity of one, Rotorua Councillor Don Patterson calling for a bylaw...
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What does Liz Truss's book tell readers about the former PM?
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss, who held office for a record 49 days, has recently released her new book. The former UK leader has hit out at civil servants, the...
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The Huddle: Will the Warner/Stuff merger address the issues with the media industry?
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Ben Thomas from Capital joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Minister...