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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2024
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 20 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Late Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed accused of rape by former employees
Former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting a string of women employed by the department store. Five women have accused...
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How did the market react to the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates?
The US Federal Reserve surprised economists with its first interest rate cut in four years. Rates have gone down by 0.5 percent to about 4.8 percent - a significant...
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Lucidome Bio receives additional funding boost for methane vaccine
Two key players looking to help Kiwi farmers reduce their emissions have given a new company some additional funding to craft a methane vaccine. AgriZeroNZ and the...
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Economy likely to be 'rough ride' for longer, expert warns
Experts say today's GDP figures paint a dire picture of our economy - and it's unlikely things will recover right away. New data shows GDP dropped 0.2 percent in...
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The Huddle: When do we see the economy picking up?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A group...
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Israel likely to ramp up conflict with Hezbollah ahead of US election, expert warns
Israel’s recent attacks in Lebanon involving exploding pagers and radios has raised questions about timing and intentions. At least 20 people were killed when electronic...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 September 2024, how can we cure our sick economy? Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr spoke...
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Taxi drivers suspended from Wellington Airport ranks after using parents’ room to heat dinners
Wellington Airport has suspended five taxi drivers from using its taxi rank after they used the parents’ room to heat their dinners. The airport contacted the taxi...
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All Blacks v Australia: Team hoping to bounce back after South Africa defeats
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made some line-up changes ahead of this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Beauden Barrett returns to fullback, Will...
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'Worse than the GFC': GDP figures reveal 'downcast' economic state
One expert says today's GDP figures paint a bleak picture of the economy - but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Stats NZ revealed this morning a 0.2 percent...
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Polkinghorne trial: Deliberations to resume Monday after jury couldn't reach verdict
Philip Polkinghorne must wait at least three more days before a jury rules him innocent or guilty of killing Pauline Hanna. The jury has gone home after telling...
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Barry Soper: Does the gang patch ban violate free speech?
The Government's new bill banning gang patches in public and giving police more power to disperse gangs and bring in non-consorting court orders has passed. Last-minute...
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Australia's unemployment rate left unchanged at 4.2 percent
Australia's national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in August. The number of employed people grew by 47,500, and the number of unemployed people declined...
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Razor unveils All Blacks picks ahead of Bledisloe Cup test
The All Blacks want to show New Zealand they can bounce back from adversity in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Coach Scott Robertson has made four changes...
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'Too slow for too long': Minister Goldsmith unveils proposed changes for jury trials
The Government is proposing lifting the threshold for allowing defendants to elect a jury trial in an effort to reduce the number going through the courts. Currently,...
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Norway sees EVs outnumber petrol-powered cars
Norway, one of the world's largest exporters of oil, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-powered models. Out of the 2.8 million private cars registered...
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68 percent of small to medium Kiwi businesses have no plans to use AI - report
New reports confirm at least 68 percent of small and medium Kiwi businesses currently have no plans to use AI. Data from NZIER's Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion...
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Synlait's shareholders vote for new deal, saving the company
Synlait's two biggest shareholders have brought it back from the brink. Shareholders today approved a $218 million capital injection from Bright Dairy and A2 Milk. NZ...
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The Huddle: Are the Commonwealth Games done for good?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Consumer confidence picks up, economic worries continue
Consumer confidence has picked up in recent months - but there's still concerns about the future from some. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence survey...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9 people have been killed and almost 3000 killed after pagers made for...
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Glasgow offers to step in and host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scotland's come to the rescue and offered to host a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event has been adrift after the Victorian Government...
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Instagram introduces parental controls, additional privacy for teen users
Instagram has made some widespread platform changes to make things safer for teen users. Accounts made by under-18s will be made private by default and notifications...
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How will the closure of Oji Fibre Solutions affect kerbside recycling?
There's concerns about how the closure of a South Auckland paper mill will affect kerbside recycling. Oji Fibre Solutions will shut up just a week before Christmas...
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Lebanon attack: Expert suspects intentional sabotage caused pagers to explode
There's suggestions a sabotage of a delivery from Taiwan lead to exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon. At least nine people are dead - including a child...
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Barry Soper: Peters delivers fiery comments in Parliament
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has claimed Parliament is in a 'state of decay', taking issue with what he believes is a sharp decline in standards. Peters...
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking. The 54-year-old was arrested in Manhattan yesterday, with several...
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Black Caps strike early against Sri Lanka
New Zealand has struck early after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against New Zealand at Galle. Will O'Rourke winning the race to partner...
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Architect claims Auckland mayor 'open' to proposed ‘Waitematā Bridge’
As the debate over a second Auckland harbour crossing continues, one architect has proposed an alternative solution. Reset co-director Garth Falconer has proposed...
