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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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The Huddle: National on abortion, Paul Eagle, Wimbledon whites
Christopher Luxon and the National Party have found themselves in a pickle over our abortion laws. It comes as MP Simon O’Connor was asked to take down a post celebrating...
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GPs ask for employers to loosen apporach to medical certificates
Employers are being asked to loosen their approach to medical certificates for sick leave among staff. GPs say having people coming into clinics while sick every...
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G-7 leaders to commit to Ukraine, US sending anti-air system
The Group of Seven economic powers are set to commit themselves to supporting Ukraine in the long haul, with the U.S. preparing to announce the purchase of an advanced...
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Former All Blacks coach on Covid hitting the All Blacks ahead of Ireland test
Covid had struck both the All Blacks and the Irish camps ahead of their first test this weekend. So far, one Irish player, two All Blacks midfielders and three All...
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NZME Business Commentator on what Ardern is hoping to get out of FTA with EU
Jacinda Ardern is on her way to Europe. One of the issues on her mind in particular is the FTA with the EU, particularly with milk and cheese. The Dairy Companies...
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HDPA: Luxon needs to wheel out Simon O'Connor and make him apologise
If I was Christopher Luxon, I’d be wheeling out Simon O’Connor and forcing him to apologise. Not for his views on abortion, he’s entitled to whatever view he wants,...
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Grant Robertson on the latest of Govt reaction to Roe v Wade overturning
MPs have had their say in the overturning of Roe v Wade. Nanaia Mahuta called out the decision, despite her voting against legislation to decriminalise abortion. Meanwhile,...
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Anti-monarchist group: NZ may ditch the Commonwealth in the not too distant future
An anti-monarchist group says New Zealand may ditch the Royal Family as our head of state in the not too distant future. Prince Charles has given the green light...
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Disappointment from Ukrainian community over Ardern not meeting with Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian community is disappointed our Prime Minister won't meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Jacinda Ardern says she turned down an invitation due to travel commitments,...
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Anti-abortion activist: Abortion hides the real reasons why women don't want children
Claims it's better to support a woman to have a baby rather than terminate the pregnancy. This from an American anti-abortion activist after the US Supreme Court...
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Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter on Govt abortion debate
Grant Robertson has come out strongly in the abortion debate in wake of the Roe v Wade overturning. At today's post-Cabinet, he accused Luxon of political spin in...
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Climate protesters begin week of major disruptions in Sydney CBD
NSW Police has a message for climate activists who caused chaos for Monday morning commuters in Sydney – expect a knock on your door. Protesters took to the streets...
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Joe Schmidt called in as Covid hits All Blacks days before Ireland test
Joe Schmidt has been called in to help coach the All Blacks in their first test against Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday after a Covid outbreak in camp. Schmidt...
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Political commentator: Should Paul Eagle run for Wellington mayor despite still being an MP?
Rongotai Labour MP Paul Eagle has finally confirmed he’s having a go at the Wellington mayoralty. Eagle will take a leave of absence from Parliament for three months...
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Mackenzie Tourism Development Manager on what they're doing for Matariki
Tomorrow is the very first public holiday to celebrate Matariki. In March the Government announced $100,000 in funding will be given to the Matariki Festival in...
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Outrage over Tasman District Council's proposed stock control bylaw
A proposed bylaw in Tasman District Council is causing outrage. The proposed law will require farmers to hold sheep 50m back from a road while shifting stock until...
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UK to see 2nd national rail strike after talks hit stalemate
Britain faces the second of three national railway strikes Thursday after new negotiations between union and employers ended in deadlock. The Rail, Maritime and...
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Air New Zealand to relaunch 14 international routes by July 9
Air New Zealand has announced it's relaunching 14 international routes in 16 days. It will have three-quarters of its international and domestic routes up and running...
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Why 2022 is the worst year to buy a house in 65 years
It is the worst time to be a first homebuyer since 1957 apparently. Infometrics say millennials are signing up to a lifetime of debt and they're likely to be much...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are we running this country on Blu-Tack and paperclips?
Are we running this country on Blu-Tack and paperclips? We almost had power cuts again this morning and apparently we need to get used to it because this is just...
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The Huddle: Alcohol free, power grids, first home buyers
New Zealand's first alcohol free bottleshop has opened in Auckland. It aims to remove some of the stigmas surrounding people who don't drink alcohol. Power grid...
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New Zealand's first-ever alcohol free bottleshop opens in Auckland
New Zealand now has it's first-ever alcohol free bottleshop. AF Drinks (Alcohol Free) opened today on Ponsonby Road. It hopes to remove some of the stigmas attached...
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D'Arcy Waldegrave on why Israel Adesanya won't fight here again
Israel Adesanya will not fight in New Zealand again. He made the decision after seeing the treatment of his City Kickboxing teammates by media and police while under...
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Polio NZ: Polio shouldn't be a problem here due to high vaccination rates
Polio has been detected in London for the first time in nearly 40 years. A national incident has been declared after UK health officials detected the virus in London...
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Energy consultant: Our power system is running too close to the edge on total capacity
This morning's power woes came close to a repeat of the power cuts which occurred in August last year. Transpower declared a “grid emergency” during the period of...
