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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Second Tube strike set to impact London commuters
Commuters in London face more disruption as a second 24-hour Tube strike starts later this week. No further talks have taken place to settle the dispute and drivers...
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Australian firm plans $3b urea plant for Southland
Victorian Hydrogen is proposing a $3 billion urea plant to be located 30km northeast of Invercargill. The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes a year...
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David Seymour stands by Govt's planned increase to fuel taxes
ACT leader David Seymour says the Government should stick to a planned increase to petrol taxes, despite the Middle East conflict driving up fuel prices. Transport...
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The Huddle: Were the comments about Nicola Willis out of line?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour had no other direction to go on the India FTA
What a surprise, Labour has agreed to support the India free trade agreement - although it wasn’t really a surprise when it was announced today. I told you last...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 April, 2026, Chris Hipkins tells us why Labour took so long to back the India free trade...
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'Say no to spending': Nicola Willis committed to getting books in order during ongoing crisis
The Finance Minister says politicians should see our downgraded Moody's economic outlook as a wake-up-call, as she pieces together her Budget. The rating agency's...
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'Significant increase': Police on the spike in fuel thefts over the last month
Police are urging petrol stations to switch to pre-pay only, to stop people stealing fuel. Fuel app Gaspy is pricing 91 at an average $3.28 a litre today, with diesel...
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Poo taboo: Why are more kids nervous to use the toilet?
More kids are reportedly feeling nervous about going to the toilet in public, and one expert is looking to explain why this is. A study out of Australia says the...
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New HIV campaign aims to remove stigma around diagnosis
The Government's launching a new HIV campaign - with the goal of having zero transmission by 2030. The '80's Calling' campaign's looking to correct false information...
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'Ambiguity': Hipkins doubles down on India FTA concerns, issues warning
Labour's leader is doubling down on his concern about the India-New Zealand free trade agreement's $33 billion Kiwi investment target. The party's finally agreed...
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Barry Soper: The India-New Zealand trade agreement isn't a bad thing
Labour's agreed to support the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, but isn't speaking highly of the negotiations with the Government. National needed Labour's...
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Kyle and Jackie O sued over 'lost profits' by former employer
Ratings have slumped in The Kyle and Jackie O Show's former slot, and the duo's former employer is looking to recoup millions in lost profits. Kyle Sandilands and...
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Is Super Rugby at risk of dying out?
Hurricanes co-owner Malcolm Gillies has warned he'll walk away from his Super Rugby investment without drastic change. Five months into his involvement, the board...
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'Deeply concerning': ACT's Parmjeet Parmar responds to former Te Pāti Māori president's haka
An ACT MP believes she was targeted by a haka over the weekend. The haka, performed by former Te Pāti Māori president Che Wilson at a Waikato festival, appeared...
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UK inflation rate rises to 3.3 percent after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
The UK inflation rate rose by 3.3 percent in the year to March, after the US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why is Labour mulling over the India free-trade agreement?
Labour is still mulling whether to back the India free-trade agreement, despite it being set to be signed on Monday. Speaking to the Herald after Labour’s caucus...
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Middle East conflict: Ceasefire talk sparks market hope
The ongoing uncertainty about the Middle East conflict is impacting the markets, but there's some hope. Initial ceasefire talk saw things pick up, but enthusiasm...
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Michael Hill set to launch customisable jewellery
Michael Hill International is set to trial customisable engagement rings across some of its stores. The popularity of its TenSevenSeven brand has highlighted the...
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'Conflicting signals': Expert wonders if Iran will respond to Trump terms
A view Donald Trump's got himself in a bind in his war on Iran - as he extends the ceasefire. The US President is claiming Iran's leadership is fractured and needs...
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The Huddle: Is National trying to spook the voters?
Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer Liam Hehir and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What took National's leadership team so long here?
The fightback has started, hasn’t it? National’s leadership team have clearly come out of yesterday’s caucus meeting with very clear instructions: get the National...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 April, 2026, we talk to a former CIA officer about whether the US-Iran ceasefire will last. National...
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New research reveals smartwatches aren't that reliable
Millions of people around the world rely on their smartwatches to track their calories, sleep hours and workout stats, but new data has raised concerns. Reports...
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'Fixing the basics': Minister Chris Bishop on the changing oversight of infrastructure plans
Minister Chris Bishop says he's confident the Infrastructure Commission has the expertise to advise frankly, and to the point, on big projects. It'll take over the...
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Barry Soper: Why did Stuart Smith avoid yesterday's meeting?
National Party senior whip Stuart Smith is continuing to deny he attempted to contact party leader Christopher Luxon over concerns his support was dropping. Smith...
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Explained: What's the most likely outcome for the Middle East conflict?
A former CIA officer suspects Iran's regime will be allowed to remain in power at the end of the conflict - more hardline than ever. The US President claims Iran's...
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Who's in the running for the New Zealand Cricket CEO job?
It's the battle of two 1990s Black Caps teammates for the New Zealand Cricket chief executive job. The New Zealand Herald reports Geoff Allott and Lee Germon are...
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'Nothing's changed': Winston Peters confirms he's not working with Labour, despite National spat
The leaders of NZ First and National have been trading jabs today, as points of friction get discussed. Winston Peters has voiced opposition to the Free Trade Agreement...
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Schools pushing for exemptions to OIA requests
Schools are pushing to be exempt from Official Information Act requests. The Secondary Principals’ Association is seeking legal advice, after an Auckland law student...
