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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UK over-70s risk driving ban if they don't pass eye tests
Motorists over 70 could be banned from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests as part of a wider shake-up of driving laws in the UK. These changes also include...
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Explained: What does the US CPI report means for rates?
The next US Consumer Price Inflation report will be out this week, and economists are speculating about what this could mean going forward. Markets are keeping an...
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The Huddle: Should NZ follow Australia's lead on Palestine?
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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New $130 million luxury hotel set to be built in Queenstown
A new $130 million luxury hotel development in Queenstown is designed to draw in more high-spending visitors. The new hotel will sit on an elevated 1.2 hectare site...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should National be worried about these poll numbers?
Let's talk about this political poll. National is behind Labour. National's on 32, Labour's on 34. Now, this is not the first time that National has fallen behind...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 11 August 2025, Australia says it will recognise Palestine as a state, and New Zealand says it...
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Nicola Willis hopeful despite Luxon's popularity dropping in new poll
The Finance Minister says the latest One-News Verian poll shows the fight is on. Chris Luxon's popularity has dropped to a two-year low, while National sit steady...
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Auckland councillors hit back follow Wayne Brown's 'Pacific victims' remark
Two South Auckland councillors are accusing the city's mayor of hypocrisy. Wayne Brown hit out at councillors for not attending meetings. Lotu Fuli and Alf Filipaina...
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Election 2026: Hipkins hopeful as new poll predicts hung Parliament
The race for Election 2026 is on a knife-edge, with this morning's new poll revealing it could go either way. The new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll projects a hung...
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'We're confident': Venues Ōtautahi looking forward to hosting next year's 'Super Round'
Christchurch is set to host one of Super Rugby's biggest events, locking in the first big sporting match for the city's new stadium. The new Te Kaha stadium will...
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'Extremely grave': Expert warns NZ needs to make a statement on Palestinian statehood
One international relations expert says New Zealand needs to make up its mind on Palestinian statehood fairly quickly. Australia today promised to recognise Palestinian...
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Barry Soper: Things aren't looking too good for National
National could have a waiting game, as a new political poll predicts a hung Parliament. The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll gives the left and right blocs 61...
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Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood in September - report
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. It will join other countries like Germany, France and the UK. Australian Prime...
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Health NZ acknowledges 'challenges' as new report exposes heart health system shortages
Health NZ has acknowledged the pile of work needed on heart health. Research by advocacy group Kia Manawanui Trust shows half of all heart attack patients aren't...
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Warriors v Dragons: What could this mean for the Kiwi side's future?
A key player could be back for the Warriors' next NRL game against the Dragons at Mt Smart on Friday. Hooker Wayde Egan's been dealing with a shoulder issue, with...
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Mass-arrests forecast at protest in London after pro-Palestine group banned
The UK Government has called the group Palestine Action ‘terrorists’ after members associated with the group were found on an RAF base. Palestine Action have organised...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 8 August 2025, the Israeli security cabinet has approved plans to take full control of Gaza....
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Former finance minister says Nicola Willis needs to ‘face up’ to Treasury
A Treasury report has pointed out that government spending is still near its peak during the pandemic. This comes after finance minister Nicola Willis said her...
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‘Dead economy’: India reacts to Donald Trump’s criticism threatening trade relationship
US President Donald Trump has called India a country with a ‘dead economy.’ Despite India being one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, Trump...
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The Huddle: Should our best players keep running overseas?
Tonight on the Huddle, NewstalkZB Sports reporter Nathan Limm and Oceania Football Confederation media manager Matt Brown join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss...
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First trial of 'military-style' bootcamp for youth offenders ends
An Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice senior leader's keen to see youth offender boot camps continue beyond the pilot. The 12-month military-style camp trial with 10...
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Palestinians left with nowhere to go as Netanyahu moves to tighten grip on Gaza
Israel's expanding its military occupation of Gaza - forcing more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza City. Israel's security cabinet's approved Prime Minister...
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Trump moves to fill peacemaker role between Russia and Ukraine
The US President has said he would be happy to have a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The focus of this meeting will likely be around...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: How hard is it for Labour to check their texts?
So I don't know what's worse, the fact that Willow Jean Prime is a lazy, disinterested waste of space in Labour's team, or the fact that Labour's been busted almost...
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"Depature from normal process": Canterbury rural police ask for public feedback
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he expects Canterbury Police to respond to the views of communities in its consultation over a proposed restructure. In a "departure...
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Trump set to meet Putin as early as next week - report
Donald Trump has informed his allies that he aims to meet with Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, with an additional three-way meeting including Ukrainian President...
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Explained: How can investors respond to the ongoing global uncertainty?
2025 has been regarded as a challenging year for economic forecasting, with experts stumped about what decisions to make. Traditional indicators have been regarded...
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Australian researchers develop vaccine to stop foot and mouth disease
Australian researchers have developed a vaccine to protect livestock during an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The five-year research project was a partnership...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington Council doesn't need to fence off the sea
Rare thing to be able to say- but Wellington City Council has just made a sensible decision and voted against erecting a fence along the entire length of Kumutoto...
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The Huddle: Did the Covid-19 spending go too far?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
