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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'Another nail': Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor closes down final business interests
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is closing down some of his last remaining known business interests, including Pitch@Palace Global Ltd. Pitch@Palace was a start-up project...
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Could the market recover with the US Govt shutdown potentially ending?
The long-running US Government shut-down has come with plenty of economic ripple effects, but there's hopes it could come to an end. The 41-day shutdown could last...
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NZ's overdue tax debt hits $9.3 billion - report
The country's overdue tax debt has hit $9.3 billion for the year to June, according to new reports. It's growing faster than the Government's tax take and New Zealand's...
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Mainfreight CEO hopeful despite company's profit drop
Shares in Transport and logistics company Mainfreight have rallied today, despite the company posting an 18.5 percent drop in first-half profit. The result's better...
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The Huddle: Is a wider police investigation needed?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Kiwiblog's David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 November 2025, the Police Minister has accused former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We all know how this is going to end for Andrew Coster
Well, I think we can all see how this is going to end for Andrew Coster, and we could see that last night - he's gonna lose his job running a Government agency. No...
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'Inappropriate': Former officer weighs in on police conduct over McSkimming report
Bemusement at the actions of past senior police executives and their handling of serious complaints against the former Deputy Commissioner. A damming Independent...
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Explained: Could the new Drury Costco bring down grocery prices?
Costco's interest in New Zealand could be a good sign for our grocery sector. The big-box US retail chain's bought a large plot in the new Drury Town Centre for...
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Expert unpacks 'systemic failings' behind recent Jevon McSkimming scandal
A former police negotiator has suggested systemic failures led to a scandal revealed yesterday, around former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. An IPCA...
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'Long process': Auckland councillor reveals next steps as congestion charging bill passes
One Auckland councillor says a long road's ahead before the city's close to congestion charging. A new bill has passed in Parliament that'll let councils charge...
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Barry Soper: Parliament unpacks failings behind McSkimming scandal
The Police Minister says like many Kiwis, he's disappointed - by a scathing IPCA report highlighting past failures in senior Police management of complaints about...
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'Headaches to come': Is the end of the US Govt shutdown in sight?
The US Senate has passed through legislation to reopen the US Government, indicating the long-running shutdown is closer to wrapping up. The 41-day shutdown could...
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All Blacks v England: What can Kiwis expect ahead of weekend clash?
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan expects an enhanced England to front up at Twickenham this weekend. The All Blacks met the World Number 4 three times last year,...
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Tauranga City Council Head of Transport addresses outrage over chip seal resurfacing
There's outrage in Papamoa over the news that their asphalt roads will be replaced with chip seal resurfacing. Tauranga City Council has confirmed the roads were...
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BBC reeling as Trump threatens billion-dollar lawsuit
The BBC's chairman has denied claims the BBC is trying to bury accusations of bias, as Donald Trump threatens to sue the company. A leaked BBC memo suggests the...
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'We're there now': Expert issues warning as AI content becomes hard to distinguish
Artificial intelligence is growing and changing and reshaping industries, but there's growing concerns about the harm it could bring. Trust is a valuable asset in...
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Jamie Mackay pays tribute to Southland farmer for Armistice Day
Today marks the 107th anniversary of Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I on November 11 in 1918. Kiwis all over the country gathered to pay tribute...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Expect this asset sales debate to get heated
Well, entirely predictably, the debate about selling state assets has already kicked off ahead of election year - with Winston calling the idea a 'tawdry, silly...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 November 2025, a new bombshell IPCA report has revealed serious misconduct by senior police...
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The Huddle: Can Andrew Coster come back from this?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Winston Peters voices opposition to National's proposed asset sales
As one coalition partner speaks against asset sales, another is keen to welcome them with open arms. The Prime Minister reiterates he's ruled them out this term,...
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Police set to improve police oversight following IPCA report on McSkimming
The Government says it is taking significant steps to improve police oversight after a damning IPCA report on the handling of complaints against former Deputy Police...
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Revealed: What does Donald Trump want from the BBC lawsuit?
The BBC is under extra scrutiny after this latest scandal - and US President Donald Trump is threatening legal action. A leaked BBC memo suggests the Panorama programme...
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'95 percent': Minister Nicole McKee on Govt rewrite of Arms Act
The Associate Justice Minister admits some ideas in her Arms Act rewrite didn't make it past the cutting room floor. She's revealed details of changes to the 1983...
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Barry Soper: Can NZ First stop asset sales?
The Prime Minister has responded to Winston Peters' fears over potential asset sales. Chris Luxon has ruled them out this term, but is again suggesting it needs...
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Outrage as Australian Neo-Nazis hold weekend demonstration
There's concern and outrage in Australia after a group of Neo-Nazis held a demonstration outside NSW Parliament. NSW police estimate about 60 black-clad men stood...
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IOC weighing up ban on trans athletes - report
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is poised to act on a key election platform, by introducing a blanket ban on transgender women from female...
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'Send a clear message': Transport Minister unpacks new drug-driving crackdown
The Government has revealed more details about new road safety measures. From December, police in Wellington will do random roadside saliva tests - screening for...
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BBC director general and News CEO resign over edited Trump footage scandal
BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned over the way a documentary on Donald Trump was edited. It comes after the Telegraph...
