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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UK police to get new powers as pro-Palestine protests continue
The UK Government has announced the police will be given powers to put conditions on repeat protests. This follows last weekend's pro-Palestinian demonstration in...
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Explained: What does weak US data mean for investors?
Last week saw the release of some weak economic data out of the US and it's got investors speculating. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN...
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Commerce Commission rejects calls for inquiry into airports
The Commerce Commission has ruled out an inquiry into airport regulation, for now. Air New Zealand had written to the regulator, saying there was enough 'accumulated...
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The Huddle: Can the Government address youth unemployment?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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'An employment matter': Willis reveals what she knew about Orr's $416,000 payout
Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is in for a significant payday. He resigned in March, following a funding disagreement, with tensions between Treasury, the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: These protesters are risking real goodwill to their cause
On these protesters who've been harassing Winston and his neighbours - even as recently as last night - they really have to call this nonsense off. Turning up at...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 6 October 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Heather about the protesters that keep...
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'Tough right now': Auckland Business Chamber on the job market impacting young workers
The Auckland Business Chamber’s bracing for the new incentive to encourage more teens to join its youth employment programme. It uses its business network to connect...
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Survey shows more Kiwi kids aren't learning how to cook
New research reveals more Kiwi kids are losing out on learning key life skills, with cooking at the top of the list. 77 percent of parents say it's vital for children...
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'I've had enough': Peters backs Govt bid to make protesting outside homes an offence
People protesting the war in Gaza were back outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home last night. Winston Peters says they stayed until about 8.30pm, when police...
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Whakaari eruption inquest: Families calling for answers in court
An Auckland courtroom has seen confronting footage of tourists running for their lives during the 2019 eruption of Whakaari-White Island. A coronial inquest is looking...
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Barry Soper: We need to encourage young people off the benefit
The Prime Minister says the Government's resetting expectations for under-25s to not rely on the unemployment benefit. A $1,000 bonus is being introduced for certain...
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Croydon Park shooting: At least 16 injured after gunman fires 100 shots 'indiscriminately'
A 60-year-old man's been arrested in Sydney, after a gunman opened fire in the suburb of Croydon Park last night. At least one person was hit and seriously injured...
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Silver Ferns coaching saga: Deadlock remains over Dame Noeline Taurua's future
There's no further movement on the Silver Ferns coaching saga front. Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline Taurua are stuck in mediation with no resolution in sight. Sportstalk...
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More Kiwis losing toes, feet and legs to diabetes - report
Diabetes is costing record numbers of Kiwis toes, feet and legs. More than 1200 lower-limb amputations were performed last year alone. Those with type two diabetes...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 October 2025, the Jewish Council says antisemitism has been normalised across the world after...
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Mass layoffs imminent as US Govt shutdown nears third day
A view mass layoffs are imminent as the US Federal Government shutdown nears its third day. Democrats and Republicans failed to get their respective bills through...
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Can the All Blacks break their inconsistent streak?
It's an action packed weekend, with the final clashes of the Rugby Championship and the NRL Grand Final kicking off. Jason Pine joined Andrew Dickens to give his...
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"Difficult treadmill of debt to get off": Ability to put groceries, fuel on Afterpay sparks concerns
Concerns are being raised now that people can put groceries and petrol on Afterpay. The popular buy now, pay later scheme is allowing people to buy petrol and grocery...
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Harry brings William and Kate into Daily Mail lawsuit
Prince Harry's legal battle against the Daily Mail continues, and he's dragged William and Kate into the mix. Harry is one of several public figures - including...
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Revealed: Who are the family of media moguls looking to buy TikTok?
Move over Murdoch family - there's a new set of media moguls looking to make a name for themselves. Larry Ellison, founder of the software firm Oracle, and his son...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the flotilla stunt really help the people of Gaza?
I reckon we shouldn't panic too much on behalf of those three New Zealand citizens who've been intercepted by the Israeli military and the flotilla. Obviously, we...
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Explained: What's behind the increase in wool prices?
Wool prices have seen a significant rise this week, and there's a few key factors behind this development. Currently, wool prices are on the longest rise since 1987...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 October 2025, three New Zealand citizens have been arrested by the Israeli Defence Force...
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All Blacks team naming: Robertson unveils changes to Kiwi side
A much-revamped All Blacks line-up will confront Australia in Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia. Injuries account for four of the seven changes...
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The Huddle: What does Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties mean for Te Pāti Māori?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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'Disappointing': Meka Whaitiri on Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties with Te Pāti Māori
Questions have been raised over ructions within Te Pāti Māori. Toitū Te Tiriti - which led the large hikoi on Parliament last year - officially cut ties with the...
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'A true trailblazer': Tributes flooding in following Jane Goodall's death
Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, who was credited with revolutionising the world's understanding of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91. She died of natural...
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'Made up his own mind': Father of 18-year-old detained from intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla weighs in
The father of a New Zealander reportedly detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel says he spoke to his son last night. Eighteen year old Samuel...
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New Warehouse CEO hopes to turn retailer around following recent net loss
The Warehouse Group's chief executive is confident he can turn the retail giant around. It's reporting an annual net loss of $2.76 million dollars - a major improvement...
