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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King Charles says he'll support police as they investigate Andrew
King Charles has stated Buckingham Palace is ready to support the police as they look into allegations concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Thames Valley Police...
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New survey shows more Kiwi kids hope to be footballers
A new survey shows a significant percentage of Kiwi kids no longer hope to be All Blacks when they grow up. Charity Variety released a new survey showing that more...
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Federated Farmers calling on Govt to scrap 'water tax' from new RMA bill
Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to scrap any form of 'water tax' from the proposed RMA replacement bill. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has ruled...
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The Huddle: Will NZ First get a referendum on Māori seats over the line?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 February, 2026, farmers are worried about a water tax - we hear from the Minister Responsible...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should parents really be outsourcing safety here?
Right, so in the space of less than a day, a coroner has called for regulations to make corded blinds safe for toddlers, and the family of a little girl who died...
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Sky's the limit: Govt increases NZ's rocket launch cap
Government regulations and the sky aren't the limit for Rocket Lab, with the rocket launch cap multiplied by 10 to 1000. A review of space-launch-debris-regulations...
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Window Treatments CEO explains why blind cords can't be easily regulated
An industry expert says it's not practical to regulate blind cords. A coroner's released a report on the death of three-year-old Tilly Cambie in 2023, after a cord...
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Electrocurrent technology being used to cull pests at Western Springs
Electrofishing technology is being utilised to keep Auckland's Western Springs Lake pest-free. Electrocurrents are being used to stun pest fish and turtles so they...
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'We need to get it fixed': Wellington mayor addresses Moa Point inquiry concerns
Wellington's mayor says questions can come later on who'll pay to fix the failed Moa Point wastewater treatment plant. The facility's failed catastrophically and...
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RMA Minister confirms rumoured 'water tax' won't be happening under current Govt
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has categorically ruled out implementing a 'water tax' that's mentioned in the proposed Resource Management legislation. Federated...
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Barry Soper: Should we be worried about the Gerry Brownlee development?
Our newsroom can reveal Parliament's Speaker's been filing incorrect property declarations for the past two decades. Gerry Brownlee last year amended 15 of his...
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Australian Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces leadership challenge - report
Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley is facing additional leadership challenges after Angus Taylor resigned from the party's front bench. Reports claim Taylor's...
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FIFA World Cup: All Whites lock in warm-up fixture with England
Lofty goals for the All Whites at this year's World Cup. New Zealand Football has confirmed a warm-up fixture against fourth-ranked England, nine days before their...
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'We'll finish the job': Peters explains why NZ First campaigning on Māori seats referendum
Winston Peters won't say if a referendum on abolishing the Māori seats would be a post-election negotiations sticking point. He's announced the NZ First policy today...
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The Huddle: Covid inquiry, Saudi Arabia trip, and micheladas
Tonight on The Huddle, Morris Williamson, Auckland councillor and former National Party minister, and Jack Tame, host of Saturday mornings and Q&A, joined in on...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'Fix that fundamental problem at Oranga Tamariki'
Tell you what—I'm not feeling terribly hopeful about the situation for vulnerable kids in this country after reading the coroner’s recommendations following the...
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Publisher of shamed businessman Ron Brierley's memoir defends his involvement
A memoir has been written by shamed business titan Ron Brierley who was imprisoned and lost his knighthood after his conviction for possession of child sex abuse...
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'A kick in the guts': Erica Stanford on damning Teaching Council safety report
An independent external review of the Teaching Council was carried out by consultant Debbie Francis late last year. It has found that the agency has lost focus on...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 February, 2026, Nicola Willis tells us why the Government's now decided to do an inquiry...
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Safeguarding Children CEO says being able to identify child abuse is crucial
Malachi Rain Subecz was 5 years old when he was murdered by his caregiver, Michaela Barriball, who is now serving a life sentence with a minimum non-parole period...
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US correspondent chats congress mass exodus and Nancy Guthrie case updates
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about today's biggest news in the USA. Congress is seeing a mass exodus with 51 House members...
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'Views are a bit mixed': Former Reserve Bank governor on Covid-19 inquiry
Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced a surprise inquiry into the actions of the Reserve Bank during the Covid-19 pandemic with a stated purpose to identify any...
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Starmer's leadership in doubt as Mandelson fallout continues
The Prime Minister of the UK is fighting for political survival - after fallout over his appointing a controversial Ambassador to the US. Peter Mandelson's been...
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Shearer Rowland Smith to advance to 2026 Golden Shears champs
Kiwi shearer Rowland Smith has advanced to one of the nation's biggest competitions. He just made the Shearing Sports New Zealand team for the 2026 Golden Shears...
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New Anti-Corruption Taskforce data indicates internal fraud, corruption going unreported
The Anti-Corruption Taskforce's first report suggests public sector fraud is almost certainly under-reported. It analysed six agencies - including Corrections, Inland...
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The Huddle: Do we think the Government is trying to give Kiwis a 'gas tax'?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Winston Peters have a point about the India FTA?
Look, I hate to say it, but it’s starting to sound like Winston Peters was right about that India Free Trade Agreement, and that the Government is not being straight...
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Energy Minister clears up concerns amid 'gas tax' accusations
The Energy Minister is clearing up some misconceptions after yesterday's newly announced LNG import facility sparked backlash. The Government yesterday announced...
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Mercury Energy CEO voices support with Govt's proposed LNG import facility
A potential insurance policy for those who can't move away from gas for energy, as the Government charges ahead with its plans for an importing facility. The terminal...
