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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Europe reportedly looking to suspend approval of US trade deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal that was agreed to last July, according to new reports. Donald Trump has been ramping...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Have homeowners missed the perfect time to fix?
Experts have indicated the Reserve Bank could be done cutting the OCR for the moment, and there's questions about what this could mean for homeowners. The window...
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Explained: Why has Xero's share price taken a nosedive?
Accounting software business Xero has started 2026 on a low note, with the share price dropping significantly. This is in line with other challenges in the technology...
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The Huddle: What are we predicting ahead of the 2026 election?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Is this National's election to lose?
So we've got an election date, and it's the date pundits have been picking since late last year - November 7th. This election is National's to lose. The only question...
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Is there a leadership issue impacting NZ sport?
Three of New Zealand's biggest sporting bodies have seen their leaders depart, and it's prompted concerns about what this could mean for the sector. NZ Rugby head...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 21 January, 2026, Christopher Luxon's announced the election date - we look at who's in poll...
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'Long, hard slog': ACT's David Seymour says later election date will allow voters to see results
ACT leader David Seymour says voters need to see the result of coalition policies before heading to voting booths. The Prime Minister's announced the election will...
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Doubts raised as police boost recruitment spending
There's doubts police are getting bang for their buck on recruitment spending. The Post reports police spent just over $1 million to market recruitment - between...
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Auckland overtaken as most expensive property market - report
A new challenger's taking on Auckland in the race for the most expensive properties. Trade Me data shows the Bay of Plenty's average asking price has dethroned...
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'Huge volume of rain': Thames-Coromandel mayor warns more extreme weather to come
Civil Defence in Tolaga Bay East Coast says low-lying households near Hikuwai River should evacuate now. Surface flooding has stranded several East Coast communities...
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Azaria Howell: Luxon appears hopeful as election date confirmed
National's not announcing any changes to the team, as parties tee-up political campaigns. The Prime Minister's confirmed a November 7 date for this year's general...
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Trump delivers lengthy address in celebration of one-year anniversary
Donald Trump celebrated the first anniversary of his second term with a near two-hour press conference, boasting about economic achievements and holding up photos...
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Black Caps gearing up as T20 series against India to get under way
Black Caps coach Rob Walter has revealed he's relatively set on playing XI options for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The team begin their build-up...
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'It was instinct': Private investigator reveals why he intervened in Newmarket robbery
A private eye says he was running on pure instinct when he helped apprehend a teen accused of stabbing a shop worker over Pokémon cards in a hobby store in Auckland's...
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Starmer denounces tariffs as Trump promises to follow through on Greenland threats
Donald Trump says European leaders should focus on Ukraine, as he promises to follow through with Greenland tariff threats. The US President's warning he'll hit...
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Explained: What's ahead for the economy in 2026?
The new year is well and truly under way, and there's growing hopeful predictions about the state of the economy. GDP is projected to grow by 2.5 percent, according...
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GDT auction: Will farmers see another price rise?
The next GDT auction is due to take place tonight, and farmers are speculating about the tone this could set for the new year. The last GDT auction, held on January...
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The Huddle: Why is Trump escalating his bid for Greenland?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Brooklyn...
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A2 Milk's shares drop after China birth rate hits record low
New reports show China's 2025 birth rate was lower than expected, and that's impacted A2 Milk's shares. Data out of China revealed there were 5.63 live births per...
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Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence on family feud through social media
Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, recently took to social media to reveal the details of a feud in the family. The 26-year-old claimed...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Will Wegovy really solve everything?
I was at the movies recently and the first three ads that came up in the shorts beforehand were pretty interesting. We had a fast food ad... I think it was KFC......
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 January, 2026, US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley on the remarkable reason Donald Trump is...
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Trump ramps up efforts, tariff threats, in bid to seize Greenland
The US President is ramping up pressure on European nations in order to seize Greenland - an autonomous Danish territory. Donald Trump's threatening escalating tariffs...
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Shark attacks: Expert unpacks whether Kiwi swimmers at risk
A shark expert says there's very little risk of sharks taking on swimmers in New Zealand - as they are in New South Wales. Four attacks over the past two days have...
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Fletcher Building's construction sell-off welcomed by investors - report
Welcome news for shareholders from one of our largest companies' change in direction. Fletcher Building is selling its construction arm to French multinational Vinci...
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Azaria Howell: When will the 2026 election date be revealed?
The 2026 election is due to take place this year, but it's still unclear when the big day will take place. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to announce a date in...
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String of Sydney shark attacks prompt concerns from locals
Twenty Sydney beaches have been closed indefinitely, following a third shark attack within 24 hours. A surfer is in a critical condition with serious leg injuries,...
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Rumours growing over Razor's replacement as All Blacks coach
The rumour mill's been in overdrive after Scott Robertson was stood down as All Blacks coach two years into a four-year contract. Jamie Joseph has emerged as the...
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'Significant challenges': Educators concerned as report shines light on teacher shortage
Some schools are scrambling to fill teaching positions before term one. About 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant - 12 percent more than this time last...
