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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UK allows US to use British airbases for defensive strikes against Iran
Turmoil in the Middle East as countries are drawn into the US and Israel's aggression against Iran, aiming to obliterate its nuclear programme and topple its regime. Tehran...
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Iran attack sparks market concerns
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy. The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran...
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Explained: What will the Middle East crisis do to inflation, oil prices?
There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation. Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East...
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The Huddle: Should we be worried about chewing gum?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should we really be condemning the strikes on Iran?
Okay, let's talk about the debate Helen Clark has sparked on whether New Zealand should be condemning the US air strikes on Iran. As you’ll have noticed, New Zealand...
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'We do have resilience': Nicola Willis explains what Middle East conflict could do to oil prices
The conflict has seen oil prices jump, and could mean higher costs at the pump. But Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it doesn't mean we need to re-think the Marsden...
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Health expert raises concerns over microplastics in chewing gum
Concerns have been raised over the presence of microplastics in gum. A health researcher has warned he wouldn't want his own children chewing on gum, due to the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 2 March, 2026, we talk to a New Zealand journalist in the Middle East on whether the US-Iran...
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'Completely illegal': International law expert condemns Israel-US attack on Iran
The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, prompting concern and outrage from experts. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston...
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'We're seeing this grow': Concerns raised over the state of Iran conflict
More countries are being pulled into combat since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, trying to topple its regime. Tehran has sent strikes across the Middle East...
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'Reducing red tape': Chris Bishop on Govt move to allow councils to approve killing of protected species
The Minister for RMA Reform says letting councils give companies permissions relating to killing protected animals during work is a matter of reducing red tape. A...
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Barry Soper: Luxon condemns Iran conflict
Regional conflict is erupting in the Middle East - as the US and Israel ramp up aggression against Iran. Tehran has fired across surrounding states in retaliation...
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US-Israel strikes on Iran: Australia rules out military involvement
The Australian Government has ruled out getting the military involved in the conflict unleashed by United States-Israeli strikes on Iran. It's been confirmed Australia...
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Daniel Hillier secures New Zealand Open title at Millbrook Resort
Golfer Daniel Hillier's saluted partisan support for spurring him to a first New Zealand Open triumph at Millbrook. The 27-year-old's won the tournament by two strokes,...
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Foodstuffs looks to appeal Commerce Commission’s merger ruling - report
Foodstuffs is again trying to bring its North and South Island operations under one roof, after failing two years ago. The company's heading to the High Court to...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 27 February, 2026, we talk to the secondary school teachers' union about teacher shortages. A...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: When will the Christchurch Cathedral get repaired?
Tell me if I’m wrong, but it seems to me that every single year the Anglican Church in this country delays repairing the Christchurch Cathedral, the public cares...
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Premium apple demand drives T&G Global revenue up 14%
Premium apple demand is at the core of a strong financial result for T&G Global. Its revenue has increased by 14% to $1.6 billion and its net profit after tax is...
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"Sanctions don't change their behaviour": Economist says benefit sanctions aren't working
An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working. The traffic light system was introduced last year and beneficiaries who failed obligations like taking part...
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'Very special': Sir Richard Taylor celebrates winning the Visionary Award
No individual has had more of an impact on modern Hollywood visual effects than Sir Richard Taylor. The Co-Founder and Chief Creative force behind Weta Workshop...
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'They are concerned': Workers fear job cuts after Paramount secures Warner Bros merger
Netflix has backed away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount Skydance to win the months-long bidding war. Warner Bros,...
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'Optimistic': PPTA President criticizes Ministry of Education's teacher numbers prediction
Students may be short changed by a lack of secondary school teachers. The latest Ministry of Education figures show a predicted shortfall of just over seven hundred...
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"Never seen eye to eye": Barry Soper breaks down Seymour and Peters' views on Air NZ
There is disagreement between the ACT and NZ First leader over the Government's stake in Air New Zealand. ACT Leader David Seymour proposed selling the Government's...
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"Strengthen regional routes": Associate Transport Minister discusses Air NZ's struggling finances
The Government wants to see regional routes kept, despite Air New Zealand's poor financial showing. Some regional flights could be axed or scaled back in response...
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Does the UK need to prepare for serious war with Russia?
One key member of the UK's Labour party is warning that the nation only has three years to prepare for war. Al Carns gave an interview to the Times today and said...
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'Solid discussion': Federated Farmers President on today's meeting with Labour
Labour politicians dusted off their gumboots and went down to the farm for their annual meeting with Federated Farmers today. Federated Farmers started the get-together...
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Meat processors struggling to get stock onto lines - report
It's looking to be a rough season for our meat processing sector, with companies struggling to compete with abundant grass and a turbo-charged store stock market. Some...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was David Seymour right about Air New Zealand going 'woke'?
So David Seymour’s right about Air New Zealand - but he’s also wrong about Air New Zealand. Before we get to why, let me bring you up to speed on what’s happened...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 26 February, 2026, we talk to Air New Zealand's boss about its net loss of $40 million and...
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The Huddle: What's gone wrong with Air New Zealand?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Air New Zealand...
