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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Donald Trump is set to make second state visit to UK
US President Donald Trump is set to make a second state visit to the UK later in the month. This trip comes after Trump spent four days in Scotland, where he met...
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New report shows more investors using AI to make decisions
New reports have revealed that more people are taking advantage of AI when it comes to making investment decisions. A recent survey claims at least one third of...
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Beef + Lamb NZ highlight incoming headwinds in new report
New Zealand red meat prices are at record levels and are forecast to remain strong throughout the coming year, despite concerns about inflation. Board chair Kate...
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Murdoch family resolves media succession dispute
Rupert Murdoch’s children have reached a settlement in the legal dispute over control of the right-wing media mogul’s companies, with son Lachlan set to take over. The...
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The Huddle: Does the Advertising Standards Authority have a point?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: This Tom Phillips documentary needs to be called off
Well, it now transpires that the police are allowing a documentary to be made about Tom Phillips and their hunt for him. It's being made by Julie Christie, who’s...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 September 2025, the police is now trying to hunt down anyone who was helping Tom Phillips...
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'Doing well under the circumstances': Children's Minister on the state of Phillips' children
Oranga Tamariki says circumstances are unprecedented, as they care for fugitive Tom Phillips' three children. The four-year manhunt for the Marokopa father ended...
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'Storm in a teacup': Turners CEO responds to advertisement backlash
Complaints about a YouTube version of the latest Tina from Turner's car dealership advert have been upheld by the advertising watchdog. The Advertising Standards...
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Wellington Hospital overcrowding: New report shows one third of patients being treated in corridors
Health officials have outlined the dire state of Wellington Hospital’s overcrowded emergency department as reports show a third of patients are being treated in...
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'A lot of work to do': Police Commissioner says investigations ongoing into Tom Phillips case
Investigations into Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips are far from over, after he was shot dead by police yesterday. The manhunt for Phillips and his three children...
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Barry Soper: The Marokopa victims are in for a long recovery
The four-year long manhunt for Phillips and his three children ended early yesterday morning - when police shot and killed him in rural Waikato. One of his children...
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ANZ Australia confirms plans to cut thousands of jobs - report
ANZ's Australian parent recently announced a significant restructure, which would see about 3500 employees losing their jobs by September 2026. ANZ Group said it...
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Outrage as Warriors' NRL home final set to clash with All Blacks
Sporting fans across New Zealand will have a difficult decision to make on Saturday, with the Warriors’ opening NRL finals game set to clash with the All Blacks’...
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'It's a journey': Expert unpacks what Tom Phillips' children need to recover
One expert has outlined the next steps for Tom Phillips' children to recover after four years of isolation. The manhunt for Phillips and the children came to an...
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UK reports improved results in national test of emergency alerts
People in the UK were surprised by unexpected alarms from their phones in a test of the national emergency alert system. Yesterday, people's phones vibrated and...
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Investors calling for US rate cuts after weak payrolls report
Recent US payrolls data has indicated the economy is slowing, and it's sparked concern among investors. Economists are calling on the US Federal Reserve to lower...
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'Don't think we can afford it': Economist weighs in on proposed KiwiSaver reforms
An economist has raised concerns over NZ First's proposed reform for KiwiSaver contributions - and claimed they're not feasible. NZ First recently promised to make...
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Will National follow NZ First's lead on KiwiSaver contributions?
New Zealand First is backing major changes to KiwiSaver ahead of the election and it's sparked discussion about what this could mean going forward. The party's announced...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Labour know what they lost this weekend?
Stuart Nash turning up at the conference over the weekend - that was quite a coup for New Zealand First. Now, clearly what New Zealand First is trying to do is emulate...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 September 2025, the tragic story of the missing Tom Phillips and his kids has come to a close...
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The Huddle: Should Labour be worried?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion following the issue of the day - and more! The...
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Secondary school teachers union set to reject latest Govt offer - report
The secondary school teachers union is confident its members will take its advice and reject the Government's latest agreement offer. It almost doubles the pay...
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Police Minister hopeful Marokopa children will be recovered
The children of fugitive Tom Phillips are still missing. The Marokopa father was shot dead by police in the early hours of this morning, following a burglary in...
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'Very difficult with children': Expert issues warning as police race to find missing Marokopa kids
The race is on to track down the two missing children of Marokopa man Tom Phillips before the end of the day. Phillips was shot dead earlier today by police, following...
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Barry Soper: Luxon reflects on Marokopa investigation
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has voiced concerns about the missing children of Marokopa man Tom Phillips. Phillips was shot dead by police this morning, concluding...
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Killer mushroom cook set to face 22 hours of solitary confinement per day following sentencing
Triple murderer Erin Patterson will have maximum security in jail due to risks from other prisoners. The 50-year-old's been jailed for life with a non-parole period...
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All Blacks v Springboks: Can the Kiwi side perform well for the second test?
The public scrutiny is off All Blacks coach Scott Robertson - for a few days, at least. His side have arrived in Wellington, fresh from snapping a four-test losing...
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'Uncertain': Police increase resources to track down missing Marokopa children
A number of police resources have been deployed to try and find Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' two missing children before it gets dark - after he was shot dead...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Stop letting the Springboks get into your head
Can you please stop letting the Springboks get into your head? Cause that is clearly what they're up to. That's why Rassie Erasmus has expressed all surprise at...
