Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE

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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: 19 September 2025

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: The GDP numbers are the fault of the Reserve Bank, not Nicola Willis

How is it that we are having a conversation today about whether Nicola Willis needs to quit her portfolio because of yesterday's shock GDP number? This is crazy. ...
China's economy continues to slow despite exports to growing markets

China's economy continues to slow down after months of decline, and retail sales and industrial production are at their lowest levels of the year. Falling property...
'We've got the mental edge': Former Black Fern on upcoming game against Canada

Canada is the last obstacle between the Black Ferns and the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham. The teams will clash tomorrow morning for the third time in the...
The Huddle: Will the Black Ferns go all the way to win the world cup?

Tonight on the Huddle: Sports commentator Andrew Gordon and One News sports reporter Kate Wells join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. The...
Predatory parking companies cause concern among Kiwis

Concern over predatory parking companies after a man got a ticket for being in a park for eight seconds. Christchurch man Bailey Smith won his case in the Disputes...
Electronically-monitored bails used to explain rise in absconders

The rising number of people on electronically-monitored bail is being used to explain a surge in absconders. Figures released to Newstalk ZB through the Official...
Willis shouldn't resign, but changes must happen says former Finance Minister

Ruth Richardson does not want to see Nicola Willis resign. But the Former Finance Minister is calling on the current Minister to take a chainsaw to certain areas...
Senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis and New Zealand's GDP

Former finance minister Roger Douglas has called for current finance minister Nicola Willis to resign. He says that the decrease in the country’s GDP is not in...
Senior law lecturer on media suppression over Tom Phillips case

A law expert thinks an injunction suppressing key details in the Tom Phillips case will be difficult to keep in place. Media and authorities have been suppressed...
Trump praises 'special relationship' between UK and US during state visit

The US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and fly-pasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald Trump's attending a state banquet at Windsor...
US Federal Reserve moves to cut interest rates for first time since December

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time since December. It's a 0.25 point drop, much lower than US President Donald Trump wanted. Sam...
Federated Farmers labels ECan's nitrate emergency a 'political stunt'

Federated Farmers has been quick to label Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency as a 'political stunt'. ECan recently carried a motion...
Westpac upgrades OCR call following GDP drop

The GDP drop has sparked concern among experts, and it's prompted many to update their economic outlook. GDP's fallen 0.9 percent in the June quarter - much further...
The Huddle: Did Jimmy Kimmel deserve to get sacked?

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The pressure's on the RBNZ to fix the economy - fast

Well, I think it's fair to say that the GDP print has come in at something of a shock. The Reserve Bank was picking a contraction of 0.3 percent. The consensus was...
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 18 September 2025, the economy contracted much more sharply than anticipated in the second...
Auror set to launch live facial recognition technology

New Zealand-based security company Auror is set to start trialling live facial recognition technology. This latest development will alert retailers when someone...
'Bigger than forecast': Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers

Nicola Willis says uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs drove down GDP in the June quarter. But the Finance Minister admits has admitted she was surprised to...
'A big jump': Fans voice concerns as Crusaders season ticket prices go up

Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. The memberships cover three games...
Explained: What does Tesla launching FSD service mean for Kiwis?

Tesla today announced its Full Self-Driving (FSD) service has now been activated in New Zealand and Australia. Both countries are the first right-hand drive markets...
Barry Soper: Will the economy turn around following recent GDP results?

The Government's on the defensive, after the latest sharp drop in GDP. The economy's contracted 0.9 percent in the June quarter - far more than anyone was expecting. Newstalk...
Prime Minister Albanese set to meet with Trump 'ASAP'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet with Donald Trump soon, off the back of his visit to the Pacific. This follows Albanese’s failure to secure a defence...
Crusaders fans voice outrage over new season ticket prices

Crusaders fans have voiced concerns after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. The memberships cover three games at the...
'Complacent': Expert raises concerns over latest gender equality survey results

Nearly half of Kiwis think equality has already been achieved. And 1 in 3 young men think equality has gone too far. These results come from the National Council...
Trump set to meet with King Charles in UK visit

US President Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for his much-anticipated state visit. He's being welcomed by King Charles at Windsor Castle, and will also meet...
Explained: What do new Govt changes mean for building industry associations?

The Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised questions about what this could mean going...
The Huddle: Do citizenship laws need an overhaul?

Tonight on the Huddle, political commentator and lawyer Liam Hehir and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
Christchurch-based developer unveils planned housing project for Auckland

Christchurch-headquartered Brooksfield Homes is looking to bring a new style of townhouse to Auckland. Reports claim the company's planned eight new Pt Chevalier...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Rawiri Waititi's entitled to answer questions in Māori if he wants to

So, Shanan Halbert from the Māori Party doesn't like the fact that Rawiri Waititi answered all his media questions about Takuta Ferris in te reo Māori. Now, if you...

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