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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British photojournalist hit by non-lethal rounds during LA protests
A British photographer has been hit by non-lethal rounds during protests in Los Angeles. He has now undergone emergency surgery and is recovering at Long Beach...
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Explained: Why have the US share markets picked up?
US share markets have continued to pick up recently, sparking discussion among experts. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains the factors behind the change. LISTEN...
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Are increased rates driving businesses out of Wellington?
Wellington City Council is being called on to review its rating system over fears increased rates are driving businesses out of the capital. Newly released figures...
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The Huddle: Do schools and their boards need to rein in their spending?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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'Awful, horrible behaviour': Nicola Willis weighs in on Michael Forbes investigation
Deputy Prime Minister Nicola Willis says the Michael Forbes situation is awful - but police have to have discretion. The Prime Minister's acting deputy press secretary...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was anyone shocked by Mark Robinson's New Zealand Rugby resignation?
Anyone who thinks that Mark Robinson resigning from New Zealand Rugby today is a shock clearly doesn't follow rugby's dramas with their brain fully turned on. This...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 9 June 2025, NZ Rugby's boss is calling it quits, and ZB Rugby Editor Elliot Smith has got the...
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David Cohen set to offer alternative Jacinda Ardern biography
The author of an alternative Jacinda Ardern biography says his book's different - because he's spoken to people across politics. The Former Prime Minister's memoir,...
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'There's movement for change': Expert reacts as Mark Robinson steps down from NZR
Mark Robinson's underlined dealing with Covid-19 as the biggest challenge of his tenure as New Zealand Rugby chief executive. Robinson will stand down at the end...
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Auckland Council Group CFO unpacks factors behind Auckland home value drop
Auckland home values have fallen, down nine percent on CVs released in 2021. New capital values are being released tomorrow for 630,000 properties, with inner-city...
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'Not good enough': Marama Davidson calls for Government to sanction Israel
The Green Party is speaking out over Israel stopping a civilian yacht carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israeli forces intercepted a yacht carrying prominent activists...
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Thomas Coughlan: Is Labour getting exasperated with Te Pāti Māori?
Labour’s Willie Jackson says Te Pāti Māori needs to compromise and focus on the main issues facing New Zealanders, like health and housing, following three MPs’...
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Australian Government set to make tax changes to super
The Australian Government is set to make some tax changes - and it's got people worried about the future. Labor is looking to double the levy for to 30 percent for...
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Praise for Ryan Fox as golfer celebrates Canadian Open victory
Ryan Fox has brandished the three wood - as Chris Wood and the All Whites have cheered him on to a Canadian Open victory. The New Zealand golfer's won the title...
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'It's about fairness': Federated Farmers launches petition calling for KiwiSaver changes
Federated Farmers has launched a petition calling for KiwiSaver rules to be changed to help young farmers get their foot on the ladder. The petition’s launch has...
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Peter Lewis: Trump and Xi Jinping to launch trade talks
Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping spoke over the phone last night. They agreed to launch a new round of trade talks in their first known conversation since the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 June 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 6 June. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why is it so hard to do the obvious thing?
I've been thinking overnight about the news yesterday that a second Christchurch school has decided to put the walls back up in their classrooms and abandon those...
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Helen Clark: Government's foreign policy could be 'extremely costly' to NZ
Prominent New Zealand leaders are coming together to express their concern about the country’s foreign policy direction. In an open leader, Kiwi figures including...
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Sports Huddle: Why is Tsunoda afforded 'time and support' but not Lawson?
Sports Journalist Andrew Gourdie and Oceania Football Confederation Spokesperson Matt Brown join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Rob Walter has...
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Environmentally friendly water crematorium arrives in New Zealand
A new option has opened up to Kiwi’s in their end-of-life choices. New Zealand’s first water crematorium has opened in Christchurch and operates as a more environmentally...
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Rob Walter: New Black Caps coach on the 'awesome opportunity'
The man said to be New Zealand’s most successful cricket coach in history has been appointed coach of the Black Caps. Rob Walter replaces Gary Stead in all formats....
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Oliver Mander: Investors wanting assurance amid SkyCity's legal battle
SkyCity has filed legal proceedings against Fletcher Construction. The casino giant is seeking more than $300 million in damages caused by delays in building the...
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Political Analyst: Trump and Musk have should be 'concerned' about one another
US President Donald Trump and his now former-colleague Elon Musk are officially feuding. A disagreement over spending in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has led to...
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Dan Mitchinson: Trump's new travel ban stronger than before
A new travel ban by Donald Trump is affectingpeople from a dozen countries from entering the United States. Those countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad,...
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Jason Pine: What to expect in Super Rugby's quarter-finals tomorrow
What’s on the cards in the first week of the Super Rugby quarter-finals? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about what we can expect....
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Jonathan Haidt: How to balance smartphones and kids
Increasing levels of depression and anxiety have been recorded in young people since around 2011. The novel ‘The Anxious Generation’ makes the case that young people...
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Donald Trump calls for NATO nations to boost their defence spending
The US says the UK and all other NATO allies must agree to spend at lest 5 percent of national income on defence and security 'starting now'. Matthew Whitaker, Donald...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th June 2025, The Māori Party's Privileges Committee decision finally comes to a vote. Political...
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Explained: Why is the US debt burden in the spotlight?
The US debt burden has been thrust into the spotlight - and it's an ongoing point of concern. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains why this is happening. LISTEN...
