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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Gavin Grey: Royal Marine to appear in court following Liverpool parade crash
A 53-year-old Royal Marine will appear in court following the Liverpool Football Club parade crash. Paul Doyle from Liverpool has been charged with seven offences...
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Peter Lewis: China's commitment to the Pacific is an 'opportunity'
China’s offering the Pacific Island’s increased support. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has committed economic support in the Pacific’s fight against climate...
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The Huddle: Should Run it Straight be made illegal?
Newstalk ZB’s Sport Director Clay Wilson and News Editor Elliott Smith join Heather du Plessis-Allan for The Huddle. ‘Run It Straight' has everyone talking this...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 30 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Seymour and Peters are the right men for the job
This weekend marks the last day of Winnie and the first day of David Seymour as the Deputy Prime Minister. Now, mostly I don't actually care. I mean, I largely agree...
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The political week that was
Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the week that was. This week an internal police memo was leaked, which explained their plan...
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Scott Simpson: Courts should have the final say in lending laws cases
The Government’s defending their move to change a law which protects Australian banks from Kiwi customers. More than 15,000 mortgage holders could miss out on hundreds...
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'Hugely significant': Peters becomes first NZ Foreign Minister to visit Nepal
A New Zealand foreign minister’s visited Nepal for the first time, more than 70 years since our countries were linked following the ascent of Mt Everest. Winston...
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Timaru awarded for NZ's best tasting tap water
Timaru’s Seadown water supply has been crowned winner ofthe best tasting tap water in New Zealand. It was up against Waimakariri District Council, Rotorua Lakes...
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Vaughan Couillault: 'No advantage' in prosecuting parents for student truancy
Parents will now be prosecuted if their kids aren’t attending school. It’s the latest in a move to crackdown on truancy in the country. The Ministry of Education...
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'US doesn't care about Palestinians': Phil Goff urges NZ separation from US foreign policy
New Zealand’s Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff has laid out his views on the war in Gaza, in an opinion piece for Stuff. In it he’s accused Israel of committing...
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How much will change with Seymour as deputy PM?
David Seymour will tomorrow become New Zealand’s deputy Prime Minister, taking over from Winston Peters’ as part of the coalition agreement. But how much will change...
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Elon's White House exist: 'Only a matter of time'
In a surprise ... many saw coming, Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the United States Government. The billionaire's role was dedicated to reducing...
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Jason Pine: Who will make it to the Super Rugby playoffs?
The Super Rugby playoffs are next weekend, will it be the Blues or Moana Pasifika that make it through? In another rugby news, rumours are swirling that Penrith...
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'Significantly higher' costs on the way for Auckland housing developers
A new policy’s been voted in by Auckland Council which will see housing developers pay a much greater share of future infrastructure costs. The council’s looking...
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Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 charges in the UK
Controversial social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan face 21 combined charges in the UK, including rape, bodily harm and human trafficking. The...
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Explained: What does the Trump tariff blocking mean for the economy?
A US federal court's blocked Donald Trump's global tariffs from going into effect - ruling the President overstepped his authority. The Court of International Trade...
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Fonterra forecasts farmgate milk price for 2025/26
Fonterra is being cautiously upbeat about the future. The dairy co-op is forecasting a $10 farmgate milk price payout for the current season, and an earnings range...
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The Huddle: Are we surprised the first high-profile Trump exit took this long?
Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 29 May 2025, the Government has announced sweeping changes to RMA rules. RMA Minister Chris...
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Mainfreight full year net profit up amid looming economic uncertainty
Transport heavyweight Mainfreight has posted a solid full-year financial result, but international economic uncertainty is causing concerns. Annual net profit was...
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Stuck in limbo: Cases emerge of NZ-born teens fearing deportation
Questions are being raised over cases where New Zealand-born teenagers fear being kicked out of the country for being illegal overstayers. A law change in 2006 removed...
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Lorde's Auckland surprise shows: Were Kiwi fans let down?
Following Lorde's recent pop-ups Washington Square Park in New York and a nightclub in Sydney, Kiwi fans were feeling hopeful they would be treated to a similar...
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'We need infrastructure': Minister Chris Bishop on the proposed changes to the RMA
Slashing certain consenting laws, allowing more quarries and mining and reducing farming red tape all feature in the proposed Government reform of the Resource Management...
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Jason Walls: Big political blunder from Ginny Andersen
Labour's Ginny Andersen raised a few eyebrows after making an incorrect statement on Wellington Mornings. Andersen was talking about the coalition arrangement -...
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Erin Patterson murder trial: Lead detective cross-examined about mushroom sightings
An Australian court has been shown a supermarket bill that allegedly led to a fatal mushroom lunch. Erin Patterson's accused of killing three former in-laws by serving...
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Patrick Tuipulotu commits to staying in NZ until 2028
Patrick Tuipulotu believes his body can hold up to the rigours of three more years in New Zealand Rugby. The Blues captain and All Blacks lock has signed on until...
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'Simply rubbish': Lawyer explains opposition to proposed changes to NZ lending laws
Lawyer Scott Russell says proposed changes to our lending laws only benefit Aussie banks. The bill, currently before Select Committee, aims to lessen red tape for...
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French police arrest twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnapping plots
French police have arrested at least 20 people following a number of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their families. Authorities said...
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Explained: How did the market react to latest OCR cut?
The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. The markets had already priced a rates cut in - but there was some uncertainty emerging...
