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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Experts issue warning as meningitis outbreak tears through UK
Over in the UK, experts are warning people to take precautions as an outbreak of meningitis is spreading. 15 cases have officially been reported, and a university...
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KiwiSaver withdrawal rule changes driven by farmer lobbying, MBIE report reveals
Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based advice. A...
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Markets continue to drop amid Iran conflict - report
The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts. Iran's blocking shipping in retaliation...
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The Huddle: Should schools be allowed to hand out sweets as rewards?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Economist issues warning over Treasury's 'worst case' economic forecast
Economists are questioning Treasury's 'worst case' economic forecast from the Iran war. It predicts a worst case scenario of inflation hitting 3.7 percent this year...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Another common-sense move from Erica Stanford
Okay, once again - not for the first time on this show and probably not the last - thank goodness for Erica Stanford. Normally, she’s righting wrongs in education...
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'Isolated incident': IVF clinic reassures patients after embryos go missing
Fertility Associates is reassuring patients their processes are robust, after frozen embryos went missing last year while in its care. It says this only involved...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 March, 2026, we hear from Fertility Associates' chief medical officer about losing a family's...
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'Complicated': Immigration lawyer on the Government's new reforms for criminal refugees
Questions remain on processes for asylum seekers convicted of serious crimes in New Zealand. Proposed Government reforms will let immigration officials take crimes...
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'We're not there yet': Channel Infrastructure CEO says fuel plans in place as Middle East war continues
The CEO of New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal is quelling concern imports to New Zealand could cease if the Middle East conflict continues. Iran's blocking...
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Should schools give out sweets as rewards? Expert weighs in
A Northland parent claimed teachers at her son's first school routinely rewarded children with chocolate and lollies, sparking debate about whether this is a good...
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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
Donald Trump is dismissing the resignation of a senior US intelligence official - whom he appointed. Israel is continuing waves of strikes across Lebanon and Iran,...
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Barry Soper: Was Hipkins' ex-wife working with NZ First?
NZ First leader Winston Peters has clarified Hipkins' ex-wife Jade Paul does not work for his party or have any affiliation or role with it. It was understood Paul...
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Debate continues as NZ Cricket weighs up domestic T20 options
The New Zealand Cricket board is still deciding the future of the country's domestic T20 game, but a couple of Black Caps have other ideas. The options have effectively...
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Former Energy Minister explains why Marsden Point wouldn't have alleviated fuel issues
A former Energy Minister says Marsden Point made its own commercial decision to close, but even open, it couldn't alleviate fuel issues. Iran's put a stranglehold...
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Trump claims he's 'not happy' with UK's response to Middle East conflict
Donald Trump has renewed his criticisms of the UK Government's response to the Middle East conflict. The US President said the UK needs to be 'involved enthusiastically'...
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'Very unusual': Expert speculates on why the RBA put rates up again
Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank bumped the OCR up to 4.1 percent, up by 0.25 percentage points. This is the second significant hike it two months, and it's got...
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GDT auction: What will the Middle East conflict do for prices?
Ahead of the next GDT auction, there's concerns about what the ongoing Middle East conflict could do for prices. The conflict has seen oil prices spike, and experts...
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Black Caps face South Africa in second T20 match tonight
The Black Caps have been put into bat by South Africa in the second of their five T20 matches in Hamilton tonight. A strong start by the Kiwi openers Tom Latham...
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The Huddle: What does the food price data mean for inflation?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The National Party needs to rethink its plan for this election
We need to talk about inflation, because inflation is making me pretty sure now that the National Party needs to rethink its plan for this election. We’ve just had...
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'Worthy investment': Resources Minister calls for more funding for geothermal sector
The Resources Minister is insistent Crown funds should help heat the geothermal sector. A Government strategy has been released on its plan to double the use of...
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Explained: Why aren't young people op-shopping anymore?
New reports indicate young people aren't going to op-shops as often, and experts have raised questions as to why this is. Despite the ongoing cost of living, it...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 17 March, 2026, food prices are up - and a Kiwi staple, mince, is leading the way. We ask Infometrics...
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Middle East crisis: Economist wonders whether more people will need to work from home
A top economist advises thinking about working from home to save fuel. Iran's maintaining its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz - retaliating to the continued bombing...
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Expert explains meat price spike down to reduced supply
There's fears there'll be no slowdown any time soon to the rapid rise in food prices. Stats NZ figures show they rose 4.5 percent in the year to February. Steak,...
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Health NZ head explains how decentralisation moves will help boost improvement
A return towards decentralisation is being painted as Health New Zealand's next chapter. The Government's reverting to giving hospitals more control - letting them...
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Barry Soper: Why is Hipkins' ex-wife making allegations now?
Chris Hipkins says he won't discuss family matters publicly - verging on tears at a press conference this afternoon. On Sunday, his ex-wife Jade Paul posted allegations...
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RBA moves to lift rates amid inflation concerns
The Australian Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, up to 4.1 percent. This is the second month the RBA has lifted rates, with the...
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'They cannot understand': ERO expert explains how new school reports will help parents
There's hopes an overhaul of school performance reports will help lift the overall standard of schools. The Education Review Office is introducing a four-point,...
