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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Air New Zealand cabin crew set to strike in February
Air New Zealand says it hopes to avoid a three-day strike by international cabin crew in February. E tū Union and the Flight Attendants Association have issued strike...
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Outrage as ICE to take on security roles at Winter Olympic Games in Italy
A unit of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will take on security roles at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, sparking outrage and petitions in...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: New Govt changes bring warning for homeowners
Home owners could be left covering the costs of defective work on their properties once an overhaul of the Building Act is complete. The Government plans to give...
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Explained: How have the recent OCR cuts impacted the economy?
The Reserve Bank spent most of 2025 lowering the OCR, leaving experts to speculate how these changes impacted the economy. Since then, economic and business confidence...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 28 January, 2026, we look at the legacy of Judith Collins in New Zealand politics as she prepares...
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Over 22 construction firms enter liquidation in 2026 - report
2026 has been a rough year for New Zealand's construction sector, with multiple businesses going bust in January alone. Reports show there were 22 applications to...
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The Huddle: Why is Chris Luxon underperforming in the polls?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers Union 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 Heather du Plessis-Allan: Politics will be a little less fun without Ju‑Co in it
Right, so the biggest political news of the day is that Judith Collins has announced she’s retiring from politics to take up a new job as the head of the Law Commission...
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'We want to establish all the facts': Mayor Mahé Drysdale outlines Maunganui investigation
Tauranga City Council's confirmed staff were working around Mount Maunganui on the morning a landslide buried six people at the campground. Surrounding cordons were...
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Economists warn OCR could rise again as soon as May - report
The Official Cash Rate is expected to rise this year, although forecasters say predicting when is tricky. Inflation was stronger in the December quarter than expected,...
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Judith Collins opens up about political regrets following retirement announcement
Judith Collins says the one thing she'd change about her political career is leading the National Party. The Senior MP has announced she's leaving politics after...
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Barry Soper: Does Judith Collins' retirement come as a surprise?
Reflections on a tumultuous career, as senior National MP Judith Collins quits politics. She's moving to become the Law Commission President - after 24 years in...
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Minneapolis shootings prompt concerns from Republicans ahead of mid-terms - report
The latest civilian death at the hands of Federal Immigration Officers in the US could hurt the Republican party in midterm elections. Donald Trump is kicking off...
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Australian Open quarter-finals: Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Swiatek
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina has taken the first set of her Australian tennis Open quarter-final against world number two Iga Swiatek 7-5. The weather is considerably...
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Father of Sophie Elliott maintains daughter's killer not fit for release
One of New Zealand’s most violent murderers is set to appear before the Parole Board for the first time this week. Clayton Weatherston was sentenced to life in prison...
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Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform
Over in the UK, another high-profile member of the Conservative Party has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, well...
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'We have to break the cycle': How can nations prepare for weather disasters?
Last week's extreme weather in the Upper North Island left a lot of damage behind, and concerns have been raised about the future. The Government last year established...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 January, 2026, should there be two inquiries into the Mount Maunganui landslide - one by...
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NZ-India trade deal sees positive response from experts
Despite Labour raising some concerns with the Government's trade deal with India, the move has been welcomed by rural economists. Trade analyst Stephen Jacobi says...
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The Huddle: Why is Winston Peters leading in the polls?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Postal Workers Union raises concerns as NZ Post to close 142 more locations
NZ Post is being criticised for its radio silence, after announcing it's withdrawing services from inside 142 stores. Despite the changes, 90 percent of customers...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the Government need to take over the Mt Maunganui landslide inquiry?
Right, it seems there’s a very good chance that Tauranga City Council is going to have the inquiry they’ve launched taken off them and run by the Government instead. The...
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Educators claim solutions need to be found for 'crippling' uniform costs
A move for schools to leave branded uniforms to reduce costs for parents. Some are calling for rules to be modernised - to let students wear plain, generic clothing. It's...
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2026 fitness trends: Expert reveals what to skip
The new year is well underway and people will be looking to get in shape, but one expert says not every social media trend is worth following on your fitness journey. Between...
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'We're moving ahead': Govt confirms inquiry to be launched into Mt Maunganui landslide
The Government's considering a wider inquiry into last week's Mount Maunganui landslide tragedy. Six people remain missing - with recovery efforts slow faced by...
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Barry Soper: Clash of the Chrises as Parliament returns
Parliament returned today for the first session of 2026, and the focus has turned to campaigning for the upcoming election. Hipkins and Luxon made their statements,...
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Australian man charged after throwing homemade bomb into crowd
Over in Australia, a 31-year-old man was charged after a homemade bomb was thrown into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth yesterday. The man was charged with...
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Vern Cotter ruled out as next All Blacks coach
The All Blacks head coaching vacancy came too late for Vern Cotter's consideration. The Blues head coach will switch to the Queensland Reds for the 2027 and 2028...
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Explained: What's behind the rise in social isolation for young men?
A child psychologist thinks social media use is hindering young men from making friends. Data from Outward Bound shows one in four young men tell them they have...
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New 'British FBI' aims to shake up UK policing
Over in the UK, policing efforts are set to see a significant shakeup with the launch of a new 'British FBI'. The UK Government unveiled plans for a new National...
