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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Barry Soper: Could Bishop replace Luxon?
There's growing speculation Chris Luxon is at risk of being rolled ahead of the election, with Chris Bishop being touted as a potential replacement. An opinion...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Want to stand up at a concert? Go for it
I’ve got a possibly controversial opinion about standing up at concerts. Last night, I went to see Metallica. Incredible show - way better than I gave them credit...
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Meta to start shutting teen accounts ahead of Aussie social media ban
Australian teenagers have been warned their accounts of Facebook, Instagram and Threads will be shut down ahead of the country's incoming social media ban. Meta...
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Silver Ferns end UK series on high with 55-49 win
Pride from Silver Ferns interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie after completing their 2025 season on a high. New Zealand's overcome adversity to down England 55-49...
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Research shows water fluoridation found not to impact cognitive ability
A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn't reduce cognitive ability. The 40-year study found children who drank such water did slightly...
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UK Government to ban ticket reselling above face value
The UK Government has confirmed it aims to ban people from reselling tickets from live events to make a profit. Restricting ticket scalpers was one of the Labour...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why did the Government delay the insurance levy hike?
The Government is delaying hiking the levy most home owners pay via their private insurers to fund the Natural Hazards Commission until 2027. The $552 levy was supposed...
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Revealed: How has the economy processed the latest OCR update?
The Reserve Bank is set to reveal their latest OCR update next week, but experts aren't feeling too hopeful about the economy. GDP is down and the labour market...
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The Huddle: Are we convinced by Winston's ferry announcement?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Breakers proved why sport needs to stay out of politics
There would not be a drama today about the Breakers basketball team not wanting to wear the rainbow flag on their jerseys if the basketball league had stayed out...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Rail Minister Winston Peters says he's saved taxpayers more than two billion...
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More Kiwis facing financial strain ahead of Christmas - report
New data shows that more Kiwis will have to take on debt ahead of this coming Christmas season. A nationwide survey by MYOB showed 35 percent expected to feel financially...
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Govt to pause prescription of puberty blockers for some
No child will be able to start taking puberty blockers from December 19. The Government says the Ministry of Health has found a lack of evidence for the benefits...
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'Booming': Auckland businesses welcome Metallica concert boost
Auckland bars are heaving as Metallica prepares to rock Eden Park tonight - its first Kiwi concert in 15 years. About 40,000 visitor nights have been booked for...
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End of an era: Rotorua mayor welcomes end of emergency housing motels
Rotorua's mayor is overjoyed the era of emergency housing motels is over - with no families left in them. At its peak, more than 240 households were living across...
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'We've done the right thing': Winston Peters unveils new Cook Strait ferries
Winston Peters says logic has prevailed, as he confirms our new Cook Strait ferries are coming in under $2 billion dollars. The new Interislander vessels are expected...
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Barry Soper: It's unlikely the smokefree targets will be reached
The Smokefree 2025 goal was created in 2010 with the hope that fewer than 5 percent of Kiwis will smoke by 2025, but that's looking unlikely. The annual New Zealand...
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Explained: When will the Epstein files be released?
Donald Trump appears to have had his hand forced, over the Jeffrey Epstein files. A bipartisan bill compelling the Justice Department to release case documents...
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'Courted controversy': Breakers' pride jersey debate prompts backlash
The Breakers’ decision not to wear the rainbow pride flag in next year’s NBL Pride Round has prompted mixed reactions. The Auckland-based basketball club is facing...
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'Unlikely': Expert weighs in on NZ reaching 2025 smoke-free target
There's little hope New Zealand can reach its 2025 smoke-free targets. The annual New Zealand Health survey has confirmed rates are stagnating just below 7 percent,...
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UK Government announces sweeping changes to asylum laws
There's turmoil within the UK Labour party, as the country's Home Secretary takes a tougher stance on immigration. Shabana Mahmood's sweeping changes will scrap...
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Sanford profit surges as debt falls and aquaculture lifts earnings
Better cashflow and lower debt helped drive seafood company Sanford’s net profit up by 223.8 percent to $63.7 million in the September year. Revenue was steady at...
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OCR update: Are more cuts on the cards?
The Reserve Bank is set to make its next Official Cash Rate update next week, and it's got economists speculating. Reports indicate at least one more cut will come...
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The Huddle: Is the Greens' mining policy really 'economic vandalism'?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 18 November 2025, Housing and Transport Minister Chris Bishop is having to defend why he's taking...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Chris Bishop has done a Tory Whanau
The story about Chris Bishop and the funding switcheroo is mostly a beat up, I think, and nobody will care. He's the Housing Minister, the Transport Minister, and...
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BusinessNZ warns gig economy at 'serious' risk following Uber ruling
BusinessNZ is doubling down on concerns the gig economy could be in trouble following the Supreme Court's Uber ruling. Four Uber drivers have cemented their employment...
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'We can aim higher': Greens address mining policy backlash
The Greens' mining policy has the Government rattled, and the party's pushing back. It announced yesterday it will revoke fast-track coal, hard-rock gold, and seabed...
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HelloFresh's profit drops 84 percent amid ongoing customer fallout
Meal kit provider HelloFresh New Zealand has reported a steep decline in profit and revenue, as the business faces continually shrinking results post-pandemic. HelloFresh...
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Transport Minister rejects criticisms over cycle bridge project
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over shifting money from Kainga Ora into his electorate's cycle project not prioritised by his Government. The Housing and Transport...
