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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Thousands of Afghans relocated to UK under secret scheme, data leak shows
Thousands of Afghans have moved to the UK under a secret scheme which was set up after a British official inadvertently leaked their data, according to new reports. In...
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ANZ declines latest offer to settle class action lawsuit
ANZ has declined a proposed settlement by lawyers leading a massive class action against the bank for giving customers the wrong information about their loans. The...
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Ryman Healthcare leads NZX for July
Ryman Healthcare's share price has gone up for the first half of July, leading experts to speculate about the company's future. This follows a downturn from earlier...
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The Huddle: Do we need a harsher crackdown on vaping?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: We owe Kiwi schoolkids an apology
We owe our kids an apology. School students of all ages in this country have been used as guinea pigs in failed experiments that have been demonstrably bad for their...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 16 July 2025, open plan classrooms will no longer be built, the Education Minister says they...
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Electricity Authority promises new regulations will bring down power bills
The winter season means higher power bills will impact Kiwi households, but the Electricity Authority has promised changes are on the way. The nation's largest power...
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Teen vaping rates on decline in Australia, study shows
Australia may have turned a corner on youth vaping, according to new reports. A new study has found the country's rates have fallen among 14 to 17-year-olds, from...
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'We know it is a big problem': Labour puts forward modern slavery bill
Labour's taken quick action on demands from thousands of Kiwi teens to counter modern slavery. The students today delivered letters to Parliament - written at World...
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'Pretty overwhelming': Rangiora principal relieved Govt scrapping open-plan classrooms
Open-plan classrooms will soon be a thing of the past, according to a new directive from the Government. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced plans to build...
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Endangered little spotted kiwi discovered in the wild for first time in decades
A rare little spotted kiwi has been spotted in the wild on the mainland for the first time in nearly 50 years. The bird was seen in March in the remote Adams Wilderness...
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US House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for Epstein files to be released
Mike Johnson, the US Speaker of the House, has called for the Justice Department to release the files of deceased sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald...
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Barry Soper: What's really behind the brain drain?
More accusations are being slung across the House, with the Greens indicating it's the Government that's forcing people across the ditch. At today's Question Time,...
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Paul Gallen v Sonny Bill Williams: What can fans expect from tonight?
Sonny Bill Williams is over the chatter and is ready to let his hands do the talking in tonight's boxing bout against Paul Gallen in Sydney. It'll be the first time...
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LGNZ head questions if caps on rates are the way forward
The head of a local Government lobby group has raised concerns about the Government's newest bill aimed at local councils. An amendment bill being moved through...
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Billionaires flee the UK amid rising tax pressures
Britain has lost more billionaires than any other nation over the past two years, and there's fears a tougher wealth tax could drive these figures up. New research...
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Will record US beef prices help support NZ farmers?
As the summer barbecue season continues in the US, Americans are paying record-setting prices for their beef. The price for New Zealand-produced beef has surged...
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New research argues for changes to Fringe Benefit Tax
New research from the Financial Services Council reveals that New Zealanders are quick to insure their cars, homes, and gadgets - but they're far less likely to...
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Explained: Does the Commerce Commission have a case against Foodstuffs North Island?
The Commerce Commission is taking Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale to court, citing what it labels 'cartel conduct'. The regulator has...
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The Huddle: Do we need to put cancer warnings on alcohol?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: We really shouldn't need central Government to clarify things for local councils
The Government's introduced a bill today to get local Government back focused on the basics. But the fact they've strayed so far from potholes, rubbish and waste...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 15 July 2025, the Government is changing the law to force councils to focus on their core business....
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Deputy Prime Minister Seymour reveals he 'stands by' withdrawn UN letter
David Seymour is standing by his letter to the UN - now withdrawn. He wrote responding to an official who'd expressed concerns about the impact of Seymour's Regulatory...
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What could the AI-generated Skinny campaign mean for advertising's future?
TRA’s latest New Zealand’s Favourite Ads survey for June 2025 has revealed what ads Kiwis are loving the most - and one of the top contenders is powered by AI. Skinny's...
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'An important signal': Expert weighs in on Donald Trump's threats to Russia
A significant moment for Ukraine - as the US falls into line with NATO. President Donald Trump's pledged billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine, through a sale...
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New bill encourages local councils to focus on core services
The Local Government Minister says new legislation in the works will give councils clarity. An amendment bill's been introduced to Parliament to make local bodies...
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Barry Soper: Did David Seymour deserve the telling-off from Luxon?
David Seymour's withdrawn a letter he sent to the United Nations after being called out by the Prime Minister. A United Nations' official's letter was critical...
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Albanese and Xi meet in Beijing to boost economic co-operation
Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping have met in Beijing, kicking off high-level talks as Australia and China strive to focus on economic co-operation rather than their...
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Blues look into moving home games away from Eden Park
The Blues’ contract with Eden Park is drawing to a close, and a decision on where they will move their home games to is yet to be made. In a survey sent to supporters,...
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House prices take further dive in June - report
New data shows that house prices have dropped for the fourth consecutive month in June. The Real Estate Institute of NZ shows that across the entire country, the...
