Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
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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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why is the IRD calling for higher taxes?
Inland Revenue has claimed New Zealand needs higher taxes, building off earlier arguments made by Treasury. It sees scope to increase the goods and services tax...
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A2 Milk cuts earnings forecast amid supply chain concerns
Shares in A2 Milk dropped this week after the company downgraded their earnings forecast - after the business was hoping to increase their net profit for the June...
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The Huddle: What went wrong for Moana Pasifika?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Bunnings needed to prioritise staff safety here
If you haven’t watched the Bunnings video yet showing its staff being attacked, I recommend you go and watch it - especially if you feel uneasy about the company...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 15 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Kiwi sleep-based startup secures multi-million dollar deal in the US
A Kiwi startup designed around rethinking the way we sleep is getting international recognition. Do Not Disturb Sleep Company, an Auckland manufacturer of premium...
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Bunnings NZ taking 'considered approach' with facial recognition tech rollout
Repeat offenders are the target of the recent Bunnings facial recognition technology rollout. It's turning on scanners in Te Rapa and Hamilton South today, before...
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Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell reveals why he's joining up with NZ First
Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell says he's joining New Zealand First for this year's election, after a long dance with the party. An announcement by leader Winston...
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'A mystery': Employment law expert raises questions over Sir Rod Drury investigation
An employment expert's raising his eyebrows over Xero investigating complaints against the newly crowned New Zealander of the Year. The tech company's reviewing...
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Fuel crisis: Simplicity chief economist voices concerns with Govt response
Fears the Government isn't taking the fuel crisis seriously enough. We have 56.3 days of petrol, 45.4 days of diesel, and 47 days of jet fuel, either landed or on...
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Barry Soper: Taine Randell's a big get for NZ First
Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year's election. He's reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently...
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Concerns mounting as US-Iran conflict continues
The world could pay a high price for the US launching war on Iran. Global shipping's in turmoil as Donald Trump's naval blockade in creases uncertainty - although...
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Moana Pasifika faces uncertain future following 2026 Super Rugby season
Moana Pasifika's inaugural head coach is saddened by the franchise's uncertain Super Rugby future. The Pasifika Medical Association owners will not fund another...
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'Absolute craziness': Nutritionist disputes Trump claim that Diet Coke kills cancer
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that diet soft drinks could potentially eliminate cancer cells. This was revealed in a podcast interview with Dr...
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Barry Soper: Trump's comments about the Pope were unprecedented
Pope Leo says he'll keep speaking out against war, following criticism from Donald Trump. The US President attacked Leo yesterday, after the pontiff's previous criticism...
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Qantas to scale back flights amid Middle East conflict
The Iran war is prompting Qantas to scale back flights within Australia, but it's flying more to Paris and Rome. The airline's scaling back domestic Qantas and Jetstar...
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Crusaders to retire matchday horses at the new One NZ stadium
Horses will be absent from Crusaders' match-day Super Rugby experiences at Christchurch's new stadium due to safety reasons. Officials say limited space around the...
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'A big change': Kiwi scientists developing long-acting ketamine tablet
New Zealand scientists are developing a long-acting ketamine tablet, which could change therapeutic delivery of the drug. They're aiming to create a tablet patients...
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UK Government rules out joining Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade
The UK will not be involved in the US military blockade of Iran, according to new reports. The US announced the blockade after talks with Iran failed to secure a...
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Oil prices shoot up following Trump's blockade threat
Global oil prices have shot up again, with Donald Trump gunning for authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The President's announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports,...
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The Huddle: Why do we love Anna Breman?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does our news just have the wrong priorities?
Right, here’s a question I’d like to answer: Do we all have strange priorities in this country, or is it just the evening TV news that does? Last night, I sat through...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 13 April, 2026, ANZ thinks the Reserve Bank will raise the OCR as early as July. Chief Economist...
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Wellington's new water entity facing scrutiny over board pay
Concerns have been raised over the new Wellington water entity, as its board members will be paid twice as much as their Wellington Water counterparts. The group's...
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'Unfortunate reality': Minister Chris Bishop on the prospect of the OCR going up
There's growing concern about the impact of the Middle East conflict, and at least one major bank has forecasted increases to the OCR. ANZ has revised its outlook,...
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Hipkins raises concerns over India trade deal before party makes final call
Labour's leader is demanding clarity on spending commitments in the India free trade deal - and isn't sure whether the party will back it. The deal lives or dies...
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Expert warns Iran could inflict more economic turmoil beyond Strait of Hormuz
A warning Iran has more ways to inflict economic pain if war resumes with the US, other than in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump's threatening a navy blockade...
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Independent pharmacies raise concerns over planned Chemist Warehouse expansion
Concern from pharmacists over revelations Chemist Warehouse is planning to double its sites in the next decade. BusinessDesk reports a confidential briefing for...
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'A lot of uncertainty': ANZ chief economist on the bank changing their OCR forecast
The country's largest bank is now forecasting three Official Cash Rate hikes before the election. ANZ is predicting three consecutive increases in July, September,...
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Barry Soper: No one's sure what Trump's trying to accomplish
The Wall Street Journal reports Donald Trump is considering resuming strikes on Iran, with no deal reached in Pakistan yesterday. The US President's announced his...
