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 Government monitoring 'risk' of British jihadists returning from Syria
There's growing concern about a wave of newly-released British jihadists returning to the UK from Syrian prisons. The UK Government is keeping a close eye on the...
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NZX 2024: Who were the winners and the losers for the year?
2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year? Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of a series of...
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Court of Appeal clears the way for BNZ to close Gloriavale's bank accounts
A significant decision from the Court of Appeal could see Gloriavale shut down its' operations for good. The court has thrown out an injunction that prevented BNZ...
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The Huddle: What does the ferry announcement mean for the coalition?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following...
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November spending down, early 'green shoots' ahead for December - experts
The latest card spending data from November indicates Kiwis are keeping their expenses down for another month. Kiwibank reports claim the value of spending dropped...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 December 2024, there's more questions than answers after the Government announced it will...
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BNZ signals end to fossil fuel lending by 2030, rural business owners 'concerned'
There's concern among petrol station owners, following BNZ signalling its lending period for fossil fuels is ending. BNZ has informed one business lending to petrol...
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'Challenging day': Auckland Airport IT outage behind disruption and delay for travellers
Auckland Airport has unveiled the scale of the delays today following an IT issue. A fault with a fibre network provider's domains cut the internet to a number of...
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'I've conceded nothing': Minister Winston Peters quiet about aspects of Cook Strait ferry plan
Winston Peters is tip-toeing around whether New Zealand First will get the rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries it campaigned for. The Government has announced it'll...
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End-of-year prizegivings: Helpful or harmful for kids?
Are school prizegivings harmful or helpful? Discussions have surfaced as the school year comes to a close. Auckland Grammar headmaster, Tim O'Connor, says prizegivings...
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Barry Soper: Government faces grilling in Parliament over ferry announcement
The Prime Minister has put on a brave face in the House today, deflecting question after question on a somewhat lacklustre announcement concerning the new ferries. The...
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Suspect shouts, struggles with police at court
The man charged with allegedly shooting a top health insurance chief executive in New York carried a manifesto of grievances - indicating a possible motive behind...
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New Crusaders recruit James O’Connor in favour of Australian-based All Blacks selection
New Crusaders playmaker - and former Wallaby - James O'Connor is calling for All Blacks to remain eligible for test selection while playing for Australian Super...
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PSA taking legal action against the Government over work-from-home restrictions
The Public Service Association has filed a claim with the Employment Relations Authority to stop the Government restricting flexible workplace practices. The PSA...
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Donald Trump says King Charles is ‘fighting very hard’ against cancer
Britain’s King Charles III is 'fighting very hard' in his battle with cancer, according to President-elect Donald Trump’s account of a conversation he had with Prince...
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RBA keeps rates on hold, softens 'hawkish' tone
Australia's central bank has opted to keep rates on hold in its final meeting of 2024 - the same position it's held all year. The RBA did soften its language a bit,...
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Farmer confidence reaches highest level since 2017
Following a significant lift in September, farmer confidence has surged again to the highest level since 2017. According to Rabobank's final Rural Confidence Survey...
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The Huddle: What do we make of the greyhound racing ban?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Cash is king: Majority of Kiwis still keen on physical money, research reveals
Most New Zealanders are still keen on using physical cash, a new Reserve Bank consultation has found. Their online survey drew in over 18,000 respondents, with...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 10 December 2024, Racing Minister Winston Peters has called time on the Greyhound Racing Industry....
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Greyhound racing industry seeking review over new ban
Supporters of New Zealand's greyhound racing industry are voicing their disapproval with the Government's latest decision. Racing Minister Winston Peters confirmed...
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Advocates call for updated sex-ed curriculum to teach consent, healthy relationships
There's support for teaching Kiwi students about healthy relationships and consent as part of a refresh of school sex education standards. Gender and sexuality guidelines...
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No drug testing for several music festivals this summer, reports confirm
Several big summer music festivals will not have drug testing this year, according to New Zealand's main drug checking agency for events. KnowYourStuffNZ has confirmed...
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'It all adds up': Consumer NZ explains how inaccurate pricing impacts supermarket shoppers
Consumer NZ says inaccurate pricing and misleading specials could collectively cost customers millions of dollars. The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges...
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'They shouldn't have been blindsided': Racing Minister fires back at industry response to greyhound racing ban
Winston Peters says supporters of greyhound racing shouldn't be too shocked by the Government's ban on the industry. The Racing Minister has revealed plans are...
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Barry Soper: Those four MPs deserved to be dealt with
The Speaker of the House has ruled on MPs from Te Pati Maori and Labour - for their role in the haka in the House protesting the Treaty Principles Bill. Gerry Brownlee...
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RBA keeps cash rate on hold after final sitting of 2024
There's no Christmas gift for Australian mortgage holders - as the central bank has left rates unchanged again. The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the OCR in...
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Gloriavale injunction: Lawyer calls on the Government to step in and protect victims of community
The legal expert leading the team representing Gloriavale leavers is calling on the Government to act now and protect the victims of the community. BNZ has been...
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Notre Dame Cathedral holds first mass since reopening
Notre Dame Cathedral hosted its first mass over the weekend since the devastating fire of 2019. The event was attended by 2,500 people, including French President...
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Kiwibank funding boost: Pipe dream or necessary solution?
The Government is taking action and giving Kiwibank a financial boost in order to bolster banking competition. A new Commerce Commission report on banking has found...
