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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will we comply with the extended lockdown?
I'll tell you what, I’m not convinced how compliant Aucklanders will be this time around. Already, we've witnessed Aucklanders fleeing the city to the Coromandel...
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The Huddle: PM extends lockdown - was it the right decision?
The country will remain at the current lockdown levels for another 12 days. Auckland will stay in Alert Level Three, and the rest of the country in Level Two, until...
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Academic: Warnings over second wave didn't translate into action
There's still no clear connection as to the source of the Covid-19 outbreak in the community. Today there are 12 new cases and one probable case. Cabinet's decided,...
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Wage subsidy and mortgage deferral scheme extended
Finance Minister Grant Robertson will work through details of a plan to extend the wage subsidy scheme after the Government announced the continuation of current...
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EMA pleased by Alert Level 3, wage susidy decision decision
The Employers and Manufacturers Association is pleased that businesses will still be able to operate under Alert Level 3. For 12 days, the Auckland region will remain...
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Pakuranga College principal shocked after wrong virus link
Pakuranga College's principal is unhappy after his school was incorrectly named as one that's been affected by the latest Covid-19 outbreak. Director-General of...
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The Huddle: Are Aucklanders fleeing the city 'unpatriotic'?
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has joined the Green Party and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in scorning National, accusing the party of "undermining democracy". He...
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Investigation launched after three killed in Scottish train derailment
Three people have died after a passenger train derailed in Aberdeenshire, northeast Scotland, following heavy rain and a landslip in the area. British Transport...
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New lockdown will cost economy almost $440 million a week
The new lockdown measures will cost the economy about $440 million per week - or 0.15 per cent of annual GDP, according to estimates by the ASB economics team. "Our...
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'Beyond grim' - thousands cancel hotel bookings
Hotels throughout New Zealand are fielding thousands of domestic cancellations as a result of new Covid-19 restrictions. With Auckland placed in alert level 3 lockdown...
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Health Minister: Origin of latest Covid-19 cluster still unknown
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says it still not known how a family of four contracted Covid-19. There are 13 new Covid cases in the South Auckland cluster, all linked...
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Call for greater sensitivity towards family at centre of Covid cluster
The south Auckland family at the centre of New Zealand's resurgence of Covid-19 in the community are being supported. Manukau Ward councillor Efeso Collins told...
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Winston Peters: National 'undermining democracy' with latest Covid claims
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has joined the Green Party and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in scorning National, accusing the party of "undermining democracy". He...
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Amerciold boss: No link between Melbourne outbreak and Auckland cases
Company Americold is still waiting for more Covid-19 test results, with four staff already having tested positive. The company's closed two sites - one at Mt Wellington,...
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'Past the peak': Promising signs from Victoria as latest new cases revealed
Victoria has recorded 278 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths in the past 24 hours. It signals a big drop in cases and deaths from yesterday's total of 410 new...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: National's conspiracy theories aren't constructive
I have some sympathy for National’s position. To any of us who heard those rumours last week already about possible community transmission – and yes I heard them...
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The Huddle: The return to level 2 and 3
New Zealand is reeling after a shock return to alert level 2 for most places – and a stricter alert level 3 in Auckland. There are four more probable Covid-19 cases...
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UK economy officially in recession after massive lockdown slump
The British economy has fallen into recession after official figures Wednesday showed it contracting by a record 20.4% in the second quarter as a result of lockdown...
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Phil Goff: Another 'early, hard' lockdown after Covid resurgence may be necessary
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has no problem of letting the city go back into a tough lockdown if it means beating Covid-19. Auckland has been put back into level 3...
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ASB boss says economy will be in for bumpy ride after change in alert levels
The change in New Zealand's Covid-19 alert levels will mean the economic recovery is more likely to be bumpy, says the chief executive of one of the country's largest...
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Expert says 'five to six dozen' Covid-19 cases likely in community
A scientist who has modelled the chances of a Covid-19 resurgence in New Zealand says there are likely to be "five to six dozen" people with the virus now out in...
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Reserve Bank to print more money - up to $100 billion
The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has expanded its Quantitative Easing programme to up to $100 billion to further lower retail interest rates. The RBNZ left the official...
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Chris Hipkins: No clear picture yet on how Covid cases got sick
The Health Minister hopes that a clearer picture will form over 48 hours about how new Covid cases got sick. Auckland has been put back into level 3 lockdown,...
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Air New Zealand preparing for drop in domestic flights after level 3
Tough restrictions are in place at Auckland's airport. Under the Alert Level Three restrictions, only essential workers and Kiwis returning home or transiting can...
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Government contemplates targeted wage subsidy for Auckland
New Zealand's Finance Minister says economic support for Auckland is being considered if its current level 3 lockdown extends past Friday. Grant Robertson said...
