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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.
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Full Show Podcast: 17 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 17 May 2024, flights in and out of New Caledonia have been delayed until at least Tuesday as...
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Who was behind the Slovak Prime Minister assassination attempt?
A man has been charged with attempted murder, over an apparent attempt to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico remains in a serious but stable...
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Putin needs China's support - but what's in it for Xi Jinping?
Vladimir Putin has arrived at Harbin, China’s ‘Little Russia’. He is visiting a China-Russia trade fair today to highlight the strong economic ties between the...
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The budget is less than two weeks away. What should we expect?
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. We’re two weeks away from the Budget, the deadline by which government agency chief executives...
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Has the Warehouse CEO left after falling on tough times?
The Warehouse CEO Nick Grayston has quit, effective immediately. The board is looking for a replacement, and Board Chair Joan Withers said fresh energy is needed....
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A-League match fixing scandal: If there’s four players, are there more?
The Wellington Phoenix will face the Melbourne Victory tomorrow night in the A-League semi-final. Meanwhile, the captain of Macarthur FC has been accused of paying...
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The Phoenix - on their way to the final?
Wellington's Sky Stadium is officially a sell-out for tomorrow’s A-League football semi-final between the Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. The Nix may make their...
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Coastguard to receive $63.6 million in funding
Coastguard and Surf Life Saving New Zealand will get an extra 63.6 million dollars in funding over the next four years. The money would be divided as $19m for...
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Nouméa airport closed: Air NZ's Hugh Pearce says people must be able to get there safely
Air New Zealand has confirmed Nouméa airport in New Caledonia is closed until Tuesday, as civil unrest continues. Air New Zealand says it will only resume services...
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Barry Soper: "Julie Anne Genter is laying it on with a trowel"
Green MP Julie Anne Genter has publicly promised her outburst will not happen again. The Rongotai MP is facing formal complaints after shouting in Mental Health...
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Nicole Rosie: NZTA Chief on Te Huia commuter train funding cut
Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland commuter train will continue to be funded by NZTA at reduced rate. Waikato councils will soon be deciding how they will help fund...
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What's the latest on the Trump hush-money trial?
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen has been accused of lying about phone call at Trump hush-money trial. Trump has been charged with 34 felony...
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How will the A-League football scandal affect the audience’s trust in the game?
All White Clayton Lewis reportedly among three A-League players arrested by New South Wales Police for match-fixing. This comes as the A-League’s finals rapidly...
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A-League match-fixing: who, what and why?
All White Clayton Lewis is reportedly among three A-League players arrested by New South Wales Police for match-fixing. According to Australian media, all three...
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Heather du Plessis Allan: Steven Joyce is right, tax cuts are the way to go
I'm gonna back up Steven Joyce on something that he’s said today. He's written a piece for the Herald arguing for why we need tax cuts - which is an argument at...
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Slovakian prime minister's condition stabilising after attempted assassination
Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, is in a stable condition after being shot five times in an attempted assassination. The attack on Fico has shocked the nation...
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Mice infestation forces Zespri to destroy over one million trays of kiwifruit
Over one million trays of kiwifruit found on a Zespri shipment with a mouse infestation will be destroyed. After mice were found on the company's first shipment...
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ASB latest major bank to reduce mortgage interest rates
ASB is the latest major New Zealand bank to drop their mortgage interest rates for three and four year terms. This follows BNZ and Kiwibank bringing down their interest...
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'Not an ideal situation': Concern as Russia launches most significant border incursion since Ukraine war began
President Zelenskyy has postponed all foreign trips as Russia launches its' most serious border incursion since the start of the war. Ukrainian forces have pulled...
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Australia's 2024 Budget: Who lucked out the most?
It's been a couple days after the Australian Budget, and some groups have lucked out after the big day. Between tax cuts, the energy rebate and the financial boost...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 May 2024, Green MP Darleen Tana has now been absent from Parliament as many days as she...
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The Huddle: Would we support Kevin Spacey's return to the screen?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Mayor Brown's Long Term Plan greenlit by council after day of discussion
Auckland councillors have given mayor Wayne Brown's Long Term Plan the green light. It includes a $50 per week cap for public transport fares and creating an Auckland...
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Woman outraged as mother bumped from Air NZ flight, missing international connection
One Nelson woman is the latest to express disappointment with Air New Zealand's conduct. On April 29, Kerstin Zdzieblik was bumped off her afternoon flight to Auckland...
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Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone among big-name actors calling for Kevin Spacey's Hollywood return
Blacklisted actor Kevin Spacey is fighting to revive his career after being cleared of sexual assault. Spacey's been acquitted on nine charges - and won a civil...
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'Surprising': Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on Fonterra's plan to sell Anchor, Mainland, other key brands
There's uncertainty around Fonterra's plan to sell well-known brand Anchor. The diary giant has signalled its intent to divest some or all of its global consumer...
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Darleen Tana's migrant exploitation case likely to continue on, expert claims
A lawyer involved in a case affecting an investigation into a Green MP understands it's not close to wrapping up. MP Darleen Tana's been stood down for the past...
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Barry Soper: Hipkins fires back at Seymour's school lunch scheme
Labour's Chris Hipkins has taken a crack at the Government's scheme for school lunches. Hipkins visited a primary school in Christchurch - and warned that kids would...
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Wolverhampton launches bid to scrap VAR in Premier League
Wolverhampton have lodged a motion to scrap the use of VAR in football's Premier League. ESPN reports a vote will be held at next month's meeting of the 20 clubs. The...
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Property: Do mortgage advisors need more regulation?
There's growing debate mortgage advisors need more regulation - alongside a Commerce Commission bid to make it easier to take out a home loan. Discussions at a banking...
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