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
-
Prince Andrew's future at Royal Lodge in jeopardy
Prince Andrew’s future at Royal Lodge is in doubt after the collapse of a business deal that was intended to provide a financial lifeline. The deal would have allowed...
-
Jenee Tibshraeny: Why has the Govt changed the climate disclosure rules?
The Government is more than halving the number of entities that need to make climate-related disclosures. It has proposed to only require listed issuers with market...
-
Revealed: Are we in an AI bubble?
More financial experts have raised concerns about an AI bubble - and what it could mean for the wider economy. Multiple AI companies are attracting the attention...
-
The Huddle: Did anyone care about the climate disclosure rules?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
-
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is our climate overhype coming to an end?
There's yet another, frankly welcome, sign that the world's climate overhype may be over, or at least correcting. The latest is that the Government has announced...
-
Air NZ announces unexpected profit downgrade amid leadership changes
Air New Zealand says it now expects to make a first-half loss of about $30 million to $55 million, before tax. It's just provided a trading update to the NZX. The...
-
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 October 2025, Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche airs his frustrations ahead of...
-
Concerns raised as Govt scraps climate-related disclosures for KiwiSaver funds
A fund manager says Kiwis deserve to know the impact of their investments. The Government plans to scrap annual climate disclosures for KiwiSaver funds, and raise...
-
Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics
A Kiwi company is investing in drone boats able to be used for defence - on home shores and beyond. Robotics company Syos has acquired Tauranga business Bay Dynamics. Syos...
-
Concerns raised as more measles cases reported in NZ
There's growing worries measles is spreading undetected through the country. Three new cases in Manawatu and Nelson were announced yesterday, bringing the total...
-
'Avoidable': Public Service Commissioner speaks ahead of Thursday's mega-strike
The Public Service Commissioner is suggesting unions are striking to get it out of their system. At least 100,000 workers in health, education and public service...
-
Barry Soper: What can we expect ahead of Thursday's mega-strike?
The Public Service Commissioner's again sounding a negative note over New Zealand's major health and education strike tomorrow. About 100,000 union members across...
-
Putin-Trump meeting shelved after negotiations turn sour - report
Plans for a second Trump-Putin meeting to discuss the Ukraine war have been shelved, days after they were proposed. Last week, Trump said he and the Russian president...
-
Silver Ferns: High Performance Sport NZ foots bill for independent review
High Performance Sport NZ has quietly footed the bill for an independent review and player wellbeing support in the Silver Ferns' camp amid the ongoing Dame Noeline...
-
Is it worth ditching gas for electricity? Master Plumbers head weighs in
With gas prices going up all over the country, there's debate over whether households should make the switch to electricity. Contact Energy recently revealed it's...
-
Reports claim Prince Andrew has not paid rent on Royal Lodge for over 2 decades
Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his Royal Lodge for more than two decades, according to a new release by The Crown Estate. The release of this tenancy agreement...
-
'3/10': BusinessDesk expert weighs in on Labour's new Future Fund
Labour unveiled their first major policy a year out from the 2026 election, and it's prompted mixed reactions from experts. Some have lambasted the proposed New...
-
Alliance Group votes to move forward with Dawn Meats deal
Partially selling one of New Zealand's largest meat companies should give it much-needed capital, according to some. Farmer shareholders of Alliance Group voted...
-
The Huddle: Is the Public Service Commission really out of line?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day, and more! Should...
-
Revealed: What's the extent of the damage following the Amazon outage?
Problems with Amazon's cloud services in the US have been felt around the world. Thousands of websites and apps were affected by an outage during the night, including...
-
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Labour knows how bad their policy idea is
I think it's fair to say, don't you think, that Labour's first policy has been a flop? It's been panned by pretty much everybody worth listening to or worth reading. I...
-
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 October 2025, former attorney general Chris Finlayson is not on board with the Government's...
-
'Inappropriate waste of public funds': PSA calls for probe into ads against Thursday's mega-strike
The Labour Party says there needs to be a probe into the Public Service Commission posting ads about Thursday's mega-strike. About 100,000 workers in health and...
-
Sweet Home Aotearoa: Six60 launching country and roots festival in Matakana
Six60 have unveiled a new country and roots music festival in Matakana, which is set to take place this January. The 'Sweet Home Aotearoa' festival line-up will...
-
'Dragging on': Sports Minister reveals why he's stepping in on Netball NZ-Taurua saga
Sports Minister Mark Mitchell has outlined why he feels it was time for the Government to step in with the ongoing Netball New Zealand v Dame Noeline Taurua saga. The...
-
Former Attorney-General raises concerns over Marine and Coastal Area Amendment Bill
Questions have been raised regarding the Government claim over changes likely to make it harder for Māori to claim customary marine titles. The divisive Marine and...
-
Barry Soper: Recapping an 'oops' moment from Chris Hipkins
An unexpected Labour policy announcement was a bit of a shock for leader Chris Hipkins today. Health spokesperson, Ayesha Verrall revealed the policy in an op-ed...
-
Trump and Albanese talk defence, trade, and AUKUS
Reports indicate the US is pushing ahead with the AUKUS deal, with Australia getting nuclear powered submarines from the US. President Donald Trump's held talks...
-
Labour's Willie Jackson urges Govt to freeze Netball NZ's funding
The Netball New Zealand v Dame Noeline Taurua saga is beginning to gain traction inside the halls of Parliament. Labour MP Willie Jackson is urging Sports Minister...
-
Road workers reporting increase in abuse by frustrated drivers
A survey of roadworkers has found many face routine abuse, attacks, and some are even purposely hit by cars, according to new reports. The survey, which was run...
