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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'Thoroughly underwhelming': Govt plan to tackle energy issues prompts mixed response
The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response. The country's largest power companies...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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The Huddle: Does the Government's energy announcement go far enough?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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'Shocked': Tributes flooding in following Nigel Latta's death
Nigel Latta's being remembered for his sage parenting advice. The clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster died yesterday - aged 58 - after being diagnosed...
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ACT calls for Auckland University to pay back students who took compulsory Māori courses
ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses. The university's senate has now...
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Simon Watts unpacks Government's new energy sector announcement
The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up - rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers. Instead, it'll offer the Crown-controlled...
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Barry Soper: Could the Government have done more with their energy announcement?
More Government cash for the three Crown-controlled gentailers. That's the biggest change to come from today's energy announcement - alongside plans for a new LNG...
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US Govt moves towards congressional deadlock - report
A congressional deadlock's shut down the US Government. Congress failed to pass last-ditch attempts to extend federal funding failed, with Democrats and Republicans...
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White Ferns' ODI Cricket World Cup campaign set to start tonight
The White Ferns' ODI Cricket World Cup campaign gets underway tonight as they confront defending champions Australia in Indore. Central Hinds’ Flora Devonshire,...
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Fire and Emergency NZ investigating claims new trucks can't hold safety gear - report
Fire and Emergency's new trucks don't have enough space for firefighter gear. It has spent millions of dollars on the 28 vehicles, but crews say the lockers are...
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Prime Madeleine McCann suspect released from prison
Christian Brueckner, a suspect linked to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been released from prison - and he's calling for the 'witch hunt' against him...
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RBA moves to keep rates on hold
The Australian Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold at at 3.6 percent. The RBA's Governor, Michele Bullock, says Australia is in a 'difficult position',...
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Fonterra hitting the road to sell off consumer brands - report
Fonterra's making the case to shareholders in a bid to sell off its iconic brands. French dairy giant Lactalis has agreed to pay $4.2 billion for the consumer business. The...
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The Huddle: Do we think Trump's Gaza peace plan will work?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to talk about how the Reserve Bank stuffed up
Now, we need to talk about the Reserve Bank's excuses for how it completely stuffed up its job and let inflation get away on it during Covid. We spoke about this...
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'Unworkable': Expert weighs in on Trump's threat to impose tariffs on movies produced outside US
There's a feeling Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on any and all movies made outside the United States is unworkable. The US president didn't...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 September 2025, former Tony Blair adviser John Mcternan speaks to Heather about Donald Trump's...
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CTU head says Govt need to prioritise public utility ahead of energy sector announcement
The CTU's head says excessive dividends for shareholders are stopping power companies investing more in generation. The union says the partially Government-owned...
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Horse riders lodge complaints with NZTA over road access
Horse riders in the lower North Island have raised concerns over safe road access. A shared path along the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway - a project currently...
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Concerns raised over Government's progress towards health targets
There's concerns the figures given on Government health targets don't give the whole picture. Numbers on cancer treatment access, childhood immunisation, ED stays...
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'Trusted by everybody': Expert reveals whether Tony Blair can help lead Gaza
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new 20-point-plan to end the war in Gaza - and one former British Prime Minister is set to play a key role. If Hamas agrees...
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Barry Soper: What do we make of Donald Trump's US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal?
There's pressure on Hamas to agree to a US-led Gaza peace plan. The proposed deal includes ending the war, returning hostages, and pulling out Israeli troops. An...
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Emirati retail giant LuLu Hypermarket invited to set up in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently confirmed he invited LuLu Hypermarket to set up in Australia while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. This comes as...
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Big Bash League: NZ Cricket reportedly in talks to join Aussie competition
There's cautious optimism within the Black Caps about the prospect of a New Zealand team in cricket's Big Bash T20 league. NZ Cricket are investigating whether joining...
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'Such a state': Wellington City Councillor weighs in on Kāinga Ora selling off Dixon Street Flats
Kāinga Ora is under fire after Wellington's Dixon Street Flats were re-sold for almost triple the price. The Government housing agency initially sold the flats to...
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Eurovision organisers to hold vote to determine whether Israel can participate
The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year. The European Broadcasting...
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Synlait sells Pōkeno plant for $307 million to bring down losses
Synlait has confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pōkeno to US company, Abbott. The infant-formula company is selling the site and related assets for...
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'Common-sense approach': Property Institute CEO weighs in on new earthquake building rules
The Government recently confirmed they were going to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings - a move welcomed by property owners and building engineers...
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The Huddle: Did the Government make the right decision to not recognise a Palestinian state?
Tonight on the Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston Peters made the brave choice this weekend
Can I just come to the defence of Winston Peters for a minute? Winston has been labelled a coward for the position that he took on Palestine on Saturday, which I...
