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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Peter Mandelson released on bail following earlier arrest
Peter Mandelson has been released on bail hours after his earlier arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to Met Police. This follows an investigation...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Expert unpacks conflict as war enters fourth year
New Zealand's Ukrainian ambassador says the end of the war still seems a long time away. Today marks four years since the start of the large scale Russian invasion...
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Landcorp reporting solid half-year results
Momentum's sky-high for state-owned farming enterprise Pāmu. Landcorp's half-year net operating profit jumped $28 million - from a $2 million loss in December 2024...
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The Huddle: Does the Government need to help fund ECE facilities?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Can we find the money for the pay equity scheme?
So, the People’s Select Committee of former MPs has reported back today and, completely unsurprisingly, has slammed the Government for scrapping the pay equity law...
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NZME head 'pleased' to see growth, but staying cautious
Media company NZME's remaining cautious about the economy despite a positive financial year. The owner of The Herald and Newstalk ZB reported a $13.1 million net...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, we talk to former National MP Marilyn Waring about the Unofficial People's...
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Growing fees likely to result in more ECE centres closing - report
More early childhood education centres are expected to fold under rising costs. The Household Economic Survey shows the average weekly ECE fee has jumped from $25...
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Explained: Why are Aucklanders being hit hard with higher living costs?
The cost of living is hitting Kiwis hard, with new data showing Aucklanders are more likely to be worse off. More than a third of New Zealanders have a savings balance...
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'We've been disciplined': Mercury Energy CEO celebrates return to profit
Mercury's achieved a strong return to profit. BusinessDesk says the energy company's half year earnings before interest to December 31- reached $537 million. It...
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Pay equity law changes: New report urges Government to repeal legislation
Findings claim the Government extinguishing pay-equity claims destroyed an earlier system that was fit for purpose. The People's Select Committee - a group of 10...
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Barry Soper: Does Hipkins have a short memory?
Labour's calling for caution, while agreeing with National that Auckland needs a new harbour crossing. The Infrastructure Commission last week suggested a toll...
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Albanese backs removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to his British counterpart Keir Starmer to confirm Australia would support the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor...
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Another high-profile leader resigns from NZR
New Zealand Rugby will open applications for a rescoped high performance director role, to replace Chris Lendrum who is leaving after 20 years. Lendrum, who is NZR's...
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'Unusual': Expert raises questions over MediMap hack
There's concerns among experts following the latest medical platform hack that's left an impact on Kiwis. MediMap is widely used across New Zealand, particularly...
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Greenland rejects Trump's US hospital boat offer
US President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to offer to send a hospital boat over to Greenland - an offer Greenland's prime minister has criticised. Trump...
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'Positive, but cautious': Expert on the market's response to Trump tariffs
Donald Trump remains steadfast in his pursuit of sweeping global tariffs - slamming a US Supreme Court decision outlawing them as anti-American. The President's...
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'Pretty confident': Comvita returns to profit in half-year result
Comvita’s half-year result shows the company is seeing a noticeable financial turnaround. Its result for the six months ended December 31 had revenue up 18.3 percent...
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The Huddle: Did Chippy's address give us more or less faith in Labour?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: You know what's ironic about Hipkins' State of the Nation speech?
Listening to Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech today, I found it really hard to take him seriously. The speech was mostly just a list of things wrong with...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 February, 2026, the Genesis chief executive tells us why the energy company needs nearly $200...
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Nicola Willis explains whether second Mt Victoria Tunnel really 'all go'
Still no clarity about whether Wellington's second Mt Victoria Tunnel will begin construction this year. National promised to begin work on the tunnel this term,...
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Local councillors seeing average pay increase by 57 percent
The Remuneration Authority says more responsibility attracts more pay. The Taxpayers' Union says Western Bay of Plenty District councillors are getting an average...
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Explained: Could Chris Greenacre permanently take over as Phoenix coach?
Chris Greenacre will take charge of the Wellington Phoenix for at least their next A-League fixture against Sydney FC. The club legend moves back into the interim...
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'Quite positive': Wellington councillor hopeful as Govt introduces move-on orders
The Government has introduced new measures to tackle the issues with rough sleepers, but it's prompted concerns from some critics. Under these changes, police would...
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Genesis set to speed up infrastructure projects following $200m boost
Genesis Energy says fresh Crown investment into the power generator will go towards building infrastructure. The Government's confirmed it will put up to $200 million...
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Barry Soper: Can Labour really live up to their affordability promise?
Labour's promising to be realistic as it shapes up election year ideas. Leader Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland at a Business...
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Opposition calling for tougher approach to bar 'ISIS brides' from Australia
A row's deepening about so-called 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia - with the Opposition pushing for a hardline approach. More than 30 Australian women and children...
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Chris Greenacre to fill in as Phoenix coach after Italiano resignation
Chris Greenacre will have every opportunity to secure the Wellington Phoenix head coaching gig full-time. The former 'Nix player will sidestep from his role at the...
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'Basic building blocks': Hipkins outlines what Labour can offer voters ahead of election
Chris Hipkins says he doesn't want to make promises he'll have to change - announcing no new policy in Labour's State of the Nation address today. He says policies...
