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*.
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Friday, 5 June, 2026, a constitutional law expert questions the soaring cost of government...
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Barry Soper chats banned PMs, fringe parties, and local councils
Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the political week that was. They discussed the MPs banned from China...
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Michael Burgess gives on the ground updates of FIFA World Cup
On Sunday (NZT) the All Whites will face off against England in a warmup game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Journalist Michael Burgess is on the ground...
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'Tipping point': Air Chathams to stop Auckland to Kapiti flights
Regional airline Air Chathams has made the decision to cancel their Auckland to Kapiti route with CEO Duane Emeny contributing the axing to major fuel costs. Emeny...
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Constitutional law expert says AI could work for 'simple questions'
Government agencies are being urged to proactively release more information and use artificial intelligence to respond to information requests, including OIA's. This...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Why local news media is so important
So, obviously, this is the night after the Radio Awards, and with all this talk about awards, I’d like to congratulate a winner in my community. His name is Rob...
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'Distancing themselves from him': US Correspondent on Trumps increasing unpopularity
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America. People born post 1970's are dying younger, former National Security...
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School Board Association President says the Government can't make school uniform decisions
ACT plans to campaign on reducing the cost of school uniforms at state schools by allowing a maximum of three branded items. School Board Association President...
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'Nasty surprise': House Republicans vote against Trump's war in Iran
The US House of Representatives has passed a measure to halt US President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran with a 215-208 vote. The vote...
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Salvation Army food security manager concerned about funding dry-up
Budget 2026 allocated an annual $8 million in baseline funding to pay for food distribution which includes collecting surplus and donated food, and delivering it...
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Otago Senior Research Fellow says solar subsidy should replace winter energy payment
Otago Senior Research Fellow Kimberley O'Sullivan reckons the money for the winter energy payment should be instead put towards a solar subsidy. "What I do think...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Thursday, 4 June, 2026, Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee is bemused by a ban on...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: We can't retaliate against China, but we must object
Four New Zealand MPs have been quietly banned from China for a year after travelling to Taiwan on a junket. The group—ACT’s Laura McClure, New Zealand First’s David...
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'Busier and busier days': NZSki CEO chats The Remarkables 262 hectare upgrade
NZSki has lodged an application with the Environmental Protection Agency to upgrade Queenstown ski field The Remarkables and expand into neighbouring Doolans Basin...
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Gerry Brownlee says China banning NZ MP's is 'disappointing'
Four New Zealand politicians have been barred from entering China for a year after they visited Taiwan last September, but China's embassy says the ban could be...
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'Extra assurances': Spark fraud lead on new unknown number verification system
Spark NZ has launched a system that will allow calls from the company to be verified with the goal of protecting their customers from scam calls. Spark's fraud lead...
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Outrage, violence after UK police handcuff dying student
The UK Prime Minister says there are serious questions that need to be addressed about how racial accusations inform police decision-making. Newly-released bodycam...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Higher mortgage rates reportedly helped keep OCR on hold
Higher mortgage rates have given the Reserve Bank a 'bit of breathing space', its chief economist says. Paul Conway, one of the Reserve Bank committee members who...
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SpaceX IPO launch: What can investors expect?
The SpaceX IPO launch is set for later this month, and experts are speculating about what it could mean for the market. It reportedly plans to fix its IPO price...
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The Huddle: Is the Te Huia train trip between Auckland and Hamilton worth it?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Wednesday, 3 June, 2026, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says he agrees with amalgamation...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: What can we learn from the rise of One Nation?
Right now, Australia is agog that One Nation is the highest-polling party and talk has turned to Pauline Hanson as Prime Minister. Former Queensland Premier Peter...
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'I can see a way forward': Expert responds to Govt plan to boost pay for trade educators
The Education Minister wants higher pay rates for tradies who work as unqualified teachers - but she has to persuade the unions first. The PPTA says schools are...
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'Reality check': Can the All Whites bounce back after defeat by Haiti?
The All Whites' Football World Cup journey is off to a rough start - with less than two weeks left to go until their opening match. New Zealand have leaked defensively...
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HBO Max reveals NZ prices ahead of June 16 launch
HBO Max is due to launch in New Zealand later this month, with the streamer revealing what Kiwis can expect to pay for the service. The service will have a launch...
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'Compounding': Hospitality NZ head on the factors causing businesses to close up shop
The hospitality squeeze continues, with a flurry of closures. Credit reporting agency Centrix says liquidations are up 49 percent year-on-year. Cafes, restaurants...
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'You've got to work up a plan': Wellington mayor raises concerns with council amalgamation deadline
Wellington's mayor has voiced concerns with the Government cracking down on local councils. The mayor's outlined his response to the Government debate on council...
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Barry Soper: What could the new Roy Morgan poll mean for the election?
Roy Morgan’s newest poll shows the National-led Government is still leading among prospective voters. Support for National increased 5 percent to 30.5 percent, support...
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Middle East conflict: US oil reserves nearing 40-year low
Over in the US, oil reserves fell by 9.1 million barrels last week as the conflict in the Middle East continues. As of May 22, the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve...
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All Whites suffer 4-nil defeat to Haiti in Florida
A wake-up call for the All Whites just 13 days out from their Football World Cup opener against Iran in Los Angeles. New Zealand have suffered a thumping 4-nil defeat...
