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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Thomas Coughlan: What's included in the Government's new action plan?
A promise the Government's focusing on delivery this quarter, as it gives itself a shorter list. The Prime Minister has released his Q3 action plan - laying out...
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Qantas confirms six million accounts accessed in system hack
Qantas says its operations and safety are unaffected by a major cyber hack of its systems, potentially impacting six million customers. It's investigating the proportion...
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Coach Scott Robertson names first squad of 2025
Coach Scott Robertson has unveiled his first All Blacks 23 of the year. Apart from positional changes for Reiko Ioane, Tupou Vaa'i and Ardie Savea, there are four...
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Government overhauls insulation regulations in bid to cut costs
The Building and Construction Minister is backing scaling back some insulation standards. The Government's called the changes 'common sense' - with building costs...
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Three former members of Lucy Letby's management team arrested
Three former staffers at the hospital where British nurse Lucy Letby murdered seven babies and attempted to kill seven others have been arrested on suspicion of...
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Explained: How are the global markets doing for 2025?
2025 is halfway over - so how are the global markets holding up, and what can investors expect for the second half of the year? Several key markets have delivered...
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ACC set to tighten up claims payouts to bring down deficit
Reports reveal ACC is planning to be more scrupulous when paying claims, as the Government pressures it to run a tighter ship. The state insurer has committed to...
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The Huddle: Are we being too harsh about helicopters in residential areas?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's not get weird about helicopters and rich-listers
This debate about Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams' helicopter has just got really, really silly in the last day. There is now a push for Auckland Council to ban private...
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Australian mining firm expects proposed Otago gold mine will earn $3.8b
Australian mining firm Santana Minerals has forecasted making $3.8 billion (NZD) in pre-tax profit off a proposed gold mine it hopes to open in Otago by 2027. The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 2 July 2025, Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. International...
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Expert shares insights on sleepovers for kids amid rise in parental concern
There's been a noticeable increase in parents refusing to send their children to sleepovers in recent years. Many parents are worried about the potential harm that...
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Final Restore Passenger Rail charges dismissed, prompting confusion
A defence lawyer says the outcome of the trial of Restore Passenger Rail protesters is 'strange'. The Post reports six people have been allowed to withdraw their...
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'We want certainty': Tauranga mayor hopeful as Government begins negotiations for regional deals
Tauranga's mayor says the region wants certainty - as a deal with the Government inches closer. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's confirmed talks are progressing...
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Explained: Is Trump's proposed 60-day Gaza ceasefire realistic?
It's unclear if a 60-day Gaza ceasefire is as achievable as Donald Trump's suggesting. The US President is claiming Israel's agreed to the necessary conditions...
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Thomas Coughlan: Is Chris Hipkins right about recent ram-raid data?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins raised a few eyebrows after he offered his theory about why ram-raids don't get as much media coverage anymore. In an earlier interview...
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US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
After hours of stalemate, Republicans in the US Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump's latest bill on tax and spending. The 'big, beautiful' bill passed...
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Eight seeds knocked out of Wimbledon in first round
More top 10 seeds are out of the first round in an Open era tennis major than ever before at this year's Wimbledon - eight have exited in total. Four of the top...
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Expert says removing juries from sexual violence trials would be better for victims
The Chief Victims Advisor says scrapping juries from sexual violence trials could result in more fact-based verdicts. Ruth Money believes it would be better for...
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Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting climate change concerns
People throughout Europe have been grappling with the first heatwaves of the Northern Hemisphere summer as increasing temperatures push thermometers into the red. Scientists...
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Meat plants uncertain as livestock numbers drop
Meat plants across the nation are struggling to match low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels. New Zealand's national sheep flock and dairy...
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The Huddle: Do we think the new anti-shoplifting measures will work?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour minister Stuart Nash and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 1 July 2025, the Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft, and new spot fines...
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Kiwi nurse saves $60,000 having robotic hip surgery in India
A nurse who needed a double hip replacement faced a lengthy wait or an $80,000 bill for the operation, and she eventually went overseas to find a solution. She had...
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Minister Winston Peters unveils new details regarding Cook Strait ferries
More details about infrastructure in Wellington and Picton in Government plans for new Cook Strait ferries. CentrePort, Port Marlborough, and KiwiRail have agreed...
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Youth MP addresses claims Government censoring their speeches
There's growing claims of Youth Parliament censorship. Some young people say they've been told their speeches can't be critical of the Government. But organisers...
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Warning issued as spider with 'harmful' bite establishes population in NZ
An invasive spider with a nasty bite is spreading its population across New Zealand - prompting warnings from experts. The noble false widow spider has been spotted...
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Wegovy launch: Expert suspects Pharmac will fund drug eventually
There's expectations weight-loss drug Wegovy will eventually be funded publicly, according to experts. It's become available from pharmacies under prescription -...
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'We need to create deterrents': Relief from retailers as Govt announces new measures to reduce shoplifting
There's another tool in the police toolbox for cracking down on crime. A retail crime prevention advocate says he's happy with proposed law sentencing changes. The...
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Former acting Reserve Bank Governor makes return to the board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced that former acting Reserve Bank Governor Grant Spencer has been appointed to the central bank’s board. Spencer retired...
