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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 infected blood scandal: Reports claim compensation could cost £10bn
It's been predicted over £10 billion could be given to the victims impacted by Britain's infected blood scandal. More than 30,000 people received infected blood...
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Warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders 'likely' to be issued - expert
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders. Prosecutor...
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Fonterra CEO reveals phones have been 'running hot'
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says his phone's been 'running hot' following last week’s announcement. Fonterra plans to divest its consumer businesses, including Anchor...
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Economists predict no change ahead of OCR update
All eyes are on the Reserve Bank, ahead of tomorrow's OCR update. The RBNZ is predicted to hold the cash rate steady at 5.5 percent - potentially marking a full...
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Barry Soper: David MacLeod's taking it on the chin
National's David MacLeod has admitted to making a high-profile slip-up. Macleod has lost his select committee roles for failing to declare 19 candidate donations,...
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Northern Territory government introduces new curfew legislation
Over in Australia, Northern Territory police could soon enact more snap curfews under new legislation. The 'Police Administration Bill' gives the Police Commissioner...
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Warriors v Dolphins clash: What can we expect?
The Warriors have welcomed back some injured players ahead of their clash against the Dolphins at Mt Smart this weekend. Marata Niukore, Rocco Berry, Freddy Lussick...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 May 2024, the Defence Force has begun its rescue mission of Kiwis stuck in New Caledonia....
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The Huddle: Will roadside tests help crack down on drug-driving?
Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and government relations consultant Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following...
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'Inadequate': Forsyth Barr expert responds to SkyCity being forced to pay $4m penalty for breaches
SkyCity will pay more than $4 million for breaching obligations to prevent money laundering and terrorism. A Department of Internal Affairs review found multiple...
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'Biggest killers on our road': Government to roll out randomised roadside drug testing
The Government says it'll roll out randomised roadside drug testing later this year. Legislation's being introduced to allow Police to randomly screen drivers for...
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Prime Minister Luxon met with frosty reception at Ockham book awards
Prime Minister Luxon's unexpected appearance at the Ockham national book awards was met with disapproval from the crowds. A piece in Newsroom claims Luxon was mocked...
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'Absolutely gutted': National's David MacLeod apologises after failing to declare candidate donations
National's MP for New Plymouth has been apologising after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. David MacLeod claimed $168,000 of donations from 2022 weren't...
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New Caledonia riots: Winston Peters provides update as first flight lands in Noumea
Winston Peters says multiple Defence Force flights will collect Kiwis from New Caledonia in the coming days. The first C-130 Hercules has touched down at Noumea's...
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Community providers expecting top-up following Government plan to diversify social housing
There's changes coming for social housing in New Zealand, off the back of a damning review of Kāinga Ora. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in diversifying...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: You don't have to applaud a politician
Judging by the list of the most popular reads on any particular website, it seems quite a few of us have now read the account of how rude the audience at the Ockham...
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Inquiry into infected blood scandal due to publish findings
The public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to publish its findings soon. Over 30,000 people...
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Fran O'Sullivan: It wasn't a hard-nose warning from ambassador Xiaolong
Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong has issued a warning to New Zealand over the prospect of joining AUKUS. In a speech delivered to the China Business Summit in Auckland,...
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What role should tikanga play in the rule of law?
There's been questions raised about the purpose of tikanga - and the role it should play in the rule of law. Senior King’s Counsel Gary Judd has filed a complaint...
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Barry Soper: Kāinga Ora is in an absolute mess
Housing agency Kāinga Ora has been found to be in a questionable state, according to new report. A high-level review of the agency has found the Department is under-performing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 May 2024, an inquiry into Kainga Ora has found the social housing system is not socially or...
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The Huddle: How can Kāinga Ora's issues be fixed?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A...
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'We have a job to do': Finance Minister Willis aims to tackle NZ's structural deficit in Budget 2024
The Finance Minster says credit agencies are still looking favourably on New Zealand, despite high debt levels. Treasury told the Government it was running a structural...
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Hospice NZ launches survey targeted at dying Kiwis
A world-first online survey is being presented as a chance to analyse how society treats those with limited time. Over 40,000 people die in New Zealand each year,...
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Warehouse Group board hopeful new leadership can get company 'back on track'
There's hopes a new boss will bring fresh energy to the struggling Warehouse Group. Independent non-executive director John Journee has been appointed interim chief...
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New Caledonia riots: Trapped Kiwi feels civil unrest has subsided - for the moment
A Kiwi stuck in riot-stricken New Caledonia says they're dealing with a wait-and-see situation. The Defence Force is standing by for French authorities to green...
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'Financial basket case': Housing Minister responds to damning Kāinga Ora review
The Housing Minister has responded to the 'mismanagement' impacting Kāinga Ora - and enacted some changes. A high-level review of the agency has revealed it's under-performing...
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Heather du Plessis Allan: We can't rule out asset sales
I think we’re about to find out whether this Government has got the cahones to make the tough calls that need to be made on one thing in particular: Asset sales.If...
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Over 500 arrested in Australian domestic violence crackdown
Over in Australia, NSW authorities have arrested at least 500 people for domestic and family violence offences. A four-day operation was carried out from Wednesday...
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Warriors break losing streak, defeat Panthers 22-20
The Warriors have snapped a four-game losing streak in league's NRL by posting a win over the three-time premier Panthers. Tuaupiki's try in the 71st minute tied...
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