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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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NHS doctor warns the public not to eat entire Easter eggs in one go
This Easter, one NHS doctor is warning people not to eat entire chocolate eggs in one sitting. Dr Andrew Kelso has written an open letter claiming the average Easter...
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The Huddle: Why are Kiwi students among the worst behaved in the developed world?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following...
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EV sales plummet in key regions, confidence declining
Demand for electric vehicles has ground to a halt in recent months. Growth rates are down in the United States, Europe, and China, according to new data. Sam Dickie...
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DairyNZ Econ Tracker predicts lifted market returns, decreased costs
DairyNZ's Econ Tracker predicts an increase in profitability for farmers- but warns interest costs could bite. Their latest data shows he national breakeven forecast...
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Business confidence, consumer confidence in decline, according to new data
After a more hopeful period, business confidence and consumer confidence has slumped again. New data for March indicates businesses and consumers are back to feeling...
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'They should thank me': Wayne Brown outraged over Government's rejection of rates proposal
The Government has swiftly rejected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's proposal that they pay rates on their Auckland properties. Mayor Brown believes the city would benefit...
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'Farcical': Provincial rugby unions fire back against proposed overhaul for NZR board
New Zealand Rugby has been on the receiving end of criticism from the provinces amid a proposed shake-up to the board. The national body and several provincial unions...
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'Sad, petty use of energy': Chlöe Swarbrick slams vandalism of K Road's rainbow crossing
Chlöe Swarbrick expects the pride of Auckland's rainbow community to shine through tenfold after vandalism overnight on Karangahape Road. Three people in balaclavas...
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Secondary Principals' Association calls for community response to student misbehaviour
The Secondary Principals' Association believes the community should get behind schools and students to help reduce bad behaviour. A new Education Review Office report...
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'There's potential up there': Minister Shane Jones defends scrapping planned Kermadec Islands sanctuary
A vast ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands is now off the table. The Government has scrapped plans for the 620,000 square kilometre marine reserve, envisioned...
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Barry Soper: Discipline in schools has gone out the window
Educators are calling for a solution after recent data revealed New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour. An Education Review Office report shows...
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Youth curfew implemented, extra cops deployed in bid to tackle Alice Springs crime
Children in Alice Springs won't be allowed outside their homes at night for the next fortnight. The Northern Territory Government has mandated an emergency curfew...
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Fresh calls to ban greyhound racing from activists- and Labour
Labour is demanding an end to greyhound racing, saying the industry's been On Notice for too long. Animal activists have been calling for an end to the sport for...
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NZDF Admiral addresses claims the organisation wasn't prepared to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle
The New Zealand Defence Force has been on the receiving end of backlash amid claims they were underprepared to handle Cyclone Gabrielle. Documents claimed there...
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Public satisfaction for NHS reaches record low, survey says
Over in the UK, public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped again, setting a new low recorded by the British Social Attitudes survey. 24 percent of respondents...
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The Huddle: Are designated student spaces helpful to the affected communities?
Tonight on the Huddle, Josie Pagani from Childfund and Kiwiblog writer and Curia Pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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ASB economists forecast easier end to 2024, following 'slow grind'
A 'slow grind' lies ahead for households over the next few months, but the end is within sight for the tough fight with inflation. ASB's latest Quarterly Economic...
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How did the NZ markets perform in the first 2024 quarter?
The first trading quarter of 2024 has come to an end, giving investors an opportunity to take stock of what's to come. The market has struggled under the pressure...
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'Sobering reality check': Unpacking the Government's Budget Policy Statement
One expert has labelled the Government's Budget Policy Statement a 'sobering reality check' with no surprises. The Finance Minister says a surplus is unlikely to...
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Government departments face legal action, claims they left Gloriavale abuse unchecked
A lawyer who's represented Gloriavale leavers is suing four Government departments, alleging they allowed abuse to happen for years. The West Coast Christian community's...
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'Absolutely necessary': AUSA president defends designated space for Māori and Pasifika students
Auckland University's Student Association is holding firm on giving minority students designated spaces. A sign outside a campus study area - now removed - read:...
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NZR chair Dame Patsy Reddy stands by threat to resign over Governance reform
Chair Dame Patsy Reddy has confirmed she'll resign if the NZ Rugby board reforms don't go through in line with her proposals. NZR's newly released proposal suggests...
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Finance Minister Willis defends unconventional Budget Policy Statement release
The Finance Minister says she'll confirm in the Budget how much extra the Government will have to spend - although she's still promising tax cuts in July.Nicola...
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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Missing construction workers presumed dead
The US Coast Guard says six construction workers missing in Baltimore Harbour are now presumed dead. They were caught up in the catastrophic collapse of the Francis...
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Barry Soper: What will the Government's proposed tax cuts look like come Budget Day?
The Finance Minister is still adamant that the Government will stick to their tax cut plans. Nicola Willis today unveiled the Budget Policy Statement, which broke...