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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New 'British FBI' aims to shake up UK policing
Over in the UK, policing efforts are set to see a significant shakeup with the launch of a new 'British FBI'. The UK Government unveiled plans for a new National...
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Kiwi entrepreneur outlines plan to revitalise Auckland's CBD
There's been growing debate over how Auckland's CBD can be revitalised after years of uncertainty and economic decline. The $5.5 billion City Rail Link is due to...
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Will the US Federal Reserve bow to Trump pressure and cut rates?
US President Donald Trump has been upping the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates. The US Federal Reserve is set to convene next week, and it's looking...
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The Huddle: Were Donald Trump's comments out of line?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Perspective with Jack Tame: Will the Mt Maunganui disaster become a watershed moment?
As the human tragedy at Mt Maunganui continues, the timeline around warnings and what authorities knew and when they knew it is becoming clearer. Fire and Emergency...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 26 January, 2026, we explore how long Mount Maunganui's likely to remain off-limits in the wake...
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'Higher than expected': Nicola Willis weighs in on latest inflation data
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hoping inflation can drop back into the Reserve Bank's target band off the back of the latest data. The annual inflation rate for...
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Former WHO director voices disapproval with NZ potentially leaving organisation
There's belief among experts that New Zealand depends on the World Health Organisation for disease prevention and health promotion. The US officially withdrew from...
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'Biggest event to come to our shores': Surfing NZ celebrates upcoming World Surf League Tour
New Zealand is the benefactor of the World Surf League granting its athletes the left hand break they've been begging for. Raglan's Manu Bay will host the newly...
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NZR interim CEO 'confident' new criteria will help find new All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby interim CEO Steve Lancaster has insisted today's coaching policy change isn't an admission of fault when hiring Scott Robertson. NZR has invited...
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Future of Mauao up for debate as Iwi leaders to meet
The future of Mount Maunganui's Mauao is unclear, as efforts to recover six people buried in a landslide continue. Iwi leaders say they are yet to have a hui to...
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Azaria Howell: Parliament to return for 2026 - what can we expect?
Parliament is set to return from tomorrow for a single-week sitting block, but the big day's already been overshadowed. Last week's extreme weather has made a significant...
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Australia Day sparks backlash, clashes between protestors
It's Australia Day today, and the holiday's sparked protests, division and debate about the meaning of the day. Thousands of people took to the streets for the Invasion...
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NZR outlines search criteria for new All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby is determined to nail an expedited process, as they open for applications for All Blacks head coach. The criteria for Scott Robertson's replacement...
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'Quite complex': Institute of Safety Management expert outlines Mt Maunganui investigation
Concerns about how many investigations will be held into Mount Maunganui's deadly landslide, with six people still buried and careful recovery work continuing. WorkSafe...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: There's a time and a place to protest
Now, have a listen to this. This happened in Thames this morning as the Prime Minister arrived to go and check on the damage to the properties and check out the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 23 January. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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"More delays": Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman warns of delays on weather-related claims
A large insurance bill is looming from the latest weather-related disasters. The landslide at Mount Maunganui combined with flood damage in Northland, Coromandel...
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Woolworths to charge extra fee for click and collect service
Shoppers may be hit with a new unexpected fee if they are using Woolworth's click and collect service. Currently, Click and Collect is free at Woolworths as long...
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"Rate hikes are likelier than not": ANZ Chief Economist comments on rise in inflation rates
An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected. Inflation's clocked in at 3.1 percent which means its snuck outside...
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6 people confirmed trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide, 3 still unaccounted for
Police says authorities will be working through the night and tomorrow - to find people trapped after a slip slammed into Mount Maunganui's Beachside Holiday Park. Six...
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"Really awful kind of thing": Scammers could contact customers affected by Manage My Health breach
Scammers behind the Manage My Health security breach could attempt to contact affected customers. Earlier this month, the patient portal became aware more than...
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'Relief': Trump decision to drop NATO tariffs welcomed
Greenland remains on edge - even after Donald Trump has ruled out tariffs on NATO countries and military force to seize the Arctic island. The US President spoke...
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Revealed: What risks should investors be focused on for 2026?
The new year is getting under way, but concerns have been raised over what investors should focus on for 2026. There's risks impacting the tech sector and experts...
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Explained: How could the North Island weather impact farming communities?
The North Island has been hit hard by record-breaking downpours over the last few days, and it's expected to leave an impact on the rural communities in those regions. Reports...
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The Huddle: Do we see Trump getting his way on Greenland?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -and more! Families...
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Explained: Are we in a better energy position this winter season?
The latest operating reports by New Zealand's leading power companies indicate things are looking up. Both Contact Energy and Genesis Energy have confirmed hydro...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Does JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon have a point about AI?
If you don't know him, Jamie Dimon is the boss of JP Morgan and quite a smart guy, obviously. I've mentioned him a few times on this show because he's a good thinker...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 22 January, 2026, we hear from a witness to the landslide at a Mt Maunganui campsite. A father...
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Pharmac proposal to widen access to Trikafta welcomed by impacted families
Families of young children with cystic fibrosis are celebrating a Pharmac proposal to widen access to the drug Trikafta, which is out for consultation. It's been...
