

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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Newstalk ZB nighttime host Marcus Lush will be taking a tilt at the Invercargill Mayor. Lush will face off against eight other contenders and the long serving Sir...
So you’ll have caught up on the news now that the government is making it easier for teenagers to get NCEA qualifications this year, for the third year in a row. They’ve...
Milford Asset Management's Sam Tretheway joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss his profit predictions for companies on the NZX. LISTEN ABOVE
A plan to transform tourism, strengthen its workforce and ensure a greener future. The Government's launched phase one of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan...
National leader Chris Luxon says he's 'suspending judgment' about Sam Uffindell. The under-fire Tauranga MP's admitted to beating up a 13-year-old boy at Kings College...
Questions around why National's leader wasn't told about a young MPs patchy past. New National Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell's been stood down from the caucus after...
Serena Williams plans to retire or in her words evolve away from tennis after the US Open, which begins this month. The 40-year-old has won 23 grand slam singles...
Students will now be feeling more confidence heading into exam season. The Government's announced changes to award one learning recognition credit for every five...
National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus, pending an investigation into further "very concerning accusations" about his past behaviour. Party...
Serena Williams has finally started thinking about retirement. Trent Boult has been released from his New Zeland Cricket central contract to spend more time with...
Hopes a basic two-week in-house hospitality course could be the blueprint for helping tourism plug workforce gaps. The Ministry of Social Development and Hilton...
Business Commentator and Co-founder of the Business Desk joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the labour party's future. LISTEN ABOVE
Host of the Country Jamie Mackay joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss, Ngāi Tahu's new projects, wheat and barely imports and more. LISTEN ABOVE
HSBC Chief economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss inflation in NZ and over the ditch. LISTEN ABOVE
UK Correspondent Enda Brady joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the gas explosion in a South London house, Where Boris Johnson was instead of the Commonwealth...
Trish Sherson and Mike Munro join the Huddle on Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Willie Jackson, Sam Uffindell and period education in schools. LISTEN ABOVE
Political Editor Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Jacinda's poll rating and all things politics. LISTEN ABOVE
Financial services council CEO Richard Kiplin joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Kiwis investing behaviour. LISTEN ABOVE
Australia Correspondent Murray Olds joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Senator Lydia Thorpe, Olivia Newton-John and more. LISTEN ABOVE
Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the one person one vote outrage flowing on from the government's decision...
Chair of Get Across Christine Rose joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive is campaigning for a cycling and pedestrian access trial on the Auckland harbour Bridge. LISTEN...
National Party Leader Christopher Luxon joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Sam Uffindell's Bullying past. LISTEN ABOVE
Managing Director of Ingrid Starnes Simon Pound joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss paying off company debt accumulated during the pandemic. LISTEN...
GM of Experience for Cardrona and Treble cone Laura Hedley joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the extension of the ski season. LISTEN ABOVE
D'arcy Waldegrave joined Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive to discuss, the All Blacks vs South Africa game and more. LISTEN ABOVE