Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
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*.
Subscribe to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Podcast
-
Trump and Starmer clash over Iran strikes
There's tension between the US and the UK, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Donald Trump and claimed the Government 'does not believe in regime change from...
-
Explained: What could the Middle East conflict do for beef exports?
The US-Iran conflict could affect New Zealand’s red meat exports to the Middle East, the Meat Industry Association says. Reports reveal New Zealand red meat exporters...
-
The Huddle: Do we support the strike action in the Middle East?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
-
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why doesn't Luxon want to take a position on the Iran strikes?
All right, we need to talk about Chris Luxon and that performance yesterday. “Oh, I mean… we obviously understand… we’re not saying that… what we’re saying is… we…...
-
Propopoly founder reveals how startup aims to change property market
Propopoly is a startup that aims to give everyday New Zealanders a chance to enjoy the benefits of being a property developer. The business allows people to buy...
-
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 February, 2026, we talk to a former CIA officer about the US war in Iran - and how the conflict...
-
Why are travel insurance companies excluding war amid Middle East conflict?
The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the plans of many travellers, who may be in for more bad luck by insurers. Much of the region’s airspace has been shut...
-
Phones for prisoners: Advocate explains why there's demand for change
The Government's considering raising phone call entitlements for prisoners, amid a push from a petition and the Ombudsman. The law says prisoners are entitled to...
-
'Energised': GrabOne to be relaunched under Paradigm Group after liquidation shutdown
GrabOne is getting a second life under brand new owners. Wellington's Paradigm Group has bought the GrabOne brand and assets. It went into liquidation last October,...
-
'Promising results': Children's Minister on second Govt boot camp for young offenders
The Children's Minister says another boot-camp for young offenders is about to start, because of promising results from the first one. Newstalk ZB understands the...
-
Explained: Could the Middle East conflict go on longer than predicted?
The US and Israel's accelerating battering of Iran is wreaking havoc in the Middle East. More than 1200 Iranian targets have been bombed, and US Secretary of State...
-
Barry Soper: Is Luxon facing too much scrutiny over Middle East response?
The Prime Minister has copped some backlash over his stance on the US and Israel attacking Iran. Chris Luxon strongly condemned the Iranian regime's retaliatory...
-
RBA warns Middle East conflict could have economic impacts
The conflict in the Middle East continues to rage on, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the Australian economy. The US and Israel have struck more...
-
NZ Rugby League head Greg Peters resigns
Another chief executive of a national sports organisation is leaving their post. New Zealand Rugby League boss Greg Peters is standing down after eight years in...
-
MOE report reveals more parents sending kids to private schools
New data shows the cost of private school isn't a deterrent to Kiwi parents. A report by the Ministry of Education shows that private, or independent, schools are...
-
UK allows US to use British airbases for defensive strikes against Iran
Turmoil in the Middle East as countries are drawn into the US and Israel's aggression against Iran, aiming to obliterate its nuclear programme and topple its regime. Tehran...
-
Iran attack sparks market concerns
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy. The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran...
-
Explained: What will the Middle East crisis do to inflation, oil prices?
There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation. Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East...
-
The Huddle: Should we be worried about chewing gum?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
-
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should we really be condemning the strikes on Iran?
Okay, let's talk about the debate Helen Clark has sparked on whether New Zealand should be condemning the US air strikes on Iran. As you’ll have noticed, New Zealand...
-
'We do have resilience': Nicola Willis explains what Middle East conflict could do to oil prices
The conflict has seen oil prices jump, and could mean higher costs at the pump. But Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it doesn't mean we need to re-think the Marsden...
-
Health expert raises concerns over microplastics in chewing gum
Concerns have been raised over the presence of microplastics in gum. A health researcher has warned he wouldn't want his own children chewing on gum, due to the...
-
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 2 March, 2026, we talk to a New Zealand journalist in the Middle East on whether the US-Iran...
-
'Completely illegal': International law expert condemns Israel-US attack on Iran
The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, prompting concern and outrage from experts. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston...
-
'We're seeing this grow': Concerns raised over the state of Iran conflict
More countries are being pulled into combat since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, trying to topple its regime. Tehran has sent strikes across the Middle East...
-
'Reducing red tape': Chris Bishop on Govt move to allow councils to approve killing of protected species
The Minister for RMA Reform says letting councils give companies permissions relating to killing protected animals during work is a matter of reducing red tape. A...
-
Barry Soper: Luxon condemns Iran conflict
Regional conflict is erupting in the Middle East - as the US and Israel ramp up aggression against Iran. Tehran has fired across surrounding states in retaliation...
-
US-Israel strikes on Iran: Australia rules out military involvement
The Australian Government has ruled out getting the military involved in the conflict unleashed by United States-Israeli strikes on Iran. It's been confirmed Australia...
-
Daniel Hillier secures New Zealand Open title at Millbrook Resort
Golfer Daniel Hillier's saluted partisan support for spurring him to a first New Zealand Open triumph at Millbrook. The 27-year-old's won the tournament by two strokes,...
-
Foodstuffs looks to appeal Commerce Commission’s merger ruling - report
Foodstuffs is again trying to bring its North and South Island operations under one roof, after failing two years ago. The company's heading to the High Court to...
