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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Revealed: Could France see a new PM by the weekend?
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, indicated Emmanuel Macron could name a new PM...
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Investors raise concerns over 'AI bubble'
Artificial intelligence technology continues to attract attention from investors, but there's growing concerns over an 'AI bubble' situation. Officials at the Bank...
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Winston Peters raises concerns over Fonterra deals
There's been concerns out of Parliament over Fonterra's future. Peters is asking the dairy giant questions about its proposed nearly $4 billion dollar sale of brands...
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The Huddle: Can the Māori Party fix up their image?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former head of Health NZ, Rob Campbell, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Did someone try to stop the Māori Party from hijacking Parliament?
It's happened again, unfortunately - the Māori Party has hijacked Parliament once again with a haka. It played out like this: Oriini Kaipara, who's their new MP...
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Govt spending drops, according to latest reports
Treasury has revealed the state of the Government’s finances, and it's been revealed that spending has dropped. The country's still in an operating deficit of $9.3...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 9 October 2025, huge development for Gaza. Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase...
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Nestle pulls out of global methane accord - report
Global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, prompting speculation. This follows other companies backing out of climate initiatives,...
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New meth contamination rules set to impact rental properties in latest shake-up
Tenants and landlords may soon have more powers to end an agreement over methamphetamine contamination. The Government is establishing clear standards for the amount...
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Israel-Hamas peace deal: Expert speculates how resolution could be achieved
There's confidence Israeli hostages will be released as early as this weekend, with Hamas and Israel today agreeing to the first phase of a peace plan. It includes...
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'Appropriate': Former Te Pāti Māori co-leader voices support for reset
Te Pāti Māori's pledged to concentrate on policy - and listen more. The party held its promised reset event at Parliament this afternoon, reflecting on its history...
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Barry Soper: Bedlam in Parliament again today
Oriini Kaipara is promising to use te Reo Māori as much as possible, as she launches her political life. The newly sworn-in Te Pati Māori MP presented her maiden...
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Australian Government welcomes Trump's new Gaza peace deal
US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off the first phase of a peace framework for Gaza. Mediators in Egypt have been overseeing negotiations...
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Breakers crush Illawarra Hawks for first NBL win
The Breakers are on the board in their ANBL basketball campaign with a 117-88 win over the Hawks in Auckland. Guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright scored 20 points and...
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'We need to do something different': Growing calls to decriminalise drugs following new report
There's growing support for a call to decriminalise drugs in order to reduce harm. The Drug Foundation's released a report calling drug laws of the past 50 years...
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China spying case collapses as Britain seeks to rebuild economic ties with Beijing
Top British security officials will face questions over an aborted China spying case brought by its chief prosecutor, which collapsed as it is seeking to rebuild...
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Explained: How did markets react to the OCR cut?
The Reserve Bank today slashed the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent, prompting markets to make readjustments. This recent cut wasn't full priced in, and it's...
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The Huddle: Does the latest poll result mean trouble for National?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Revealed: Why did ASB settle their class action claim?
ASB recently agreed to pay $135.6 million to settle a class action for allegedly breaching the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. ANZ has refused to settle,...
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New report shows thousands of Kiwi homes at risk of flooding
A major new report is warning that more than 1000 seaside homes could suffer significant damage from extreme weather by 2060. And hundreds of thousands of homes...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Today's OCR cut comes better late than never
Good news - the Reserve Bank has finally done the thing many of us thought was necessary, and they've gone for a double cut in the OCR of 50 basis points. That's...
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International rugby unions warn players off joining up with R360
Eight international rugby unions, including New Zealand, have warned players that they won't be eligible for high-level selection if they switch to the proposed...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the Reserve Bank has pulled out the big guns and cut the official cash rate...
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Queenstown Airport named best in the country at NZ Airports Awards
Queenstown Airport is flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors. It's been named Large Airport of the Year at the national awards - with judges praising its strong...
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'Toss-up': Former National staffer on what latest poll means for 2026 election
There's claims a rebounding economy could propel National to another election win. But a former senior National staffer also says next year's election is looking...
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'It was needed': Kiwibank economist welcomes latest OCR cut
Today's 50 basis point OCR cut could go some way to getting our economy growing again. The Reserve Bank's slashed the cash rate to 2.5 percent. ANZ has lowered its...
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Barry Soper: What does today's OCR cut mean for the economy?
The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent, despite acknowledging inflation is still above where they'd like it. Finance Minister Nicola...
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Trump, Carney meet at White House to discuss trade deal
Locking down a new trade deal is front of mind for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as he met for talks with US President Donald Trump. Negotiations have been...
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Rugby 360: Rugby unions confirm players who sign on won't be eligible for international selection
R360 has reacted to the eight nations who have agreed to ban any players defecting to the rebel rugby competition. They've claimed this new league is designed to...
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Calls to involve Auditor-General following Auckland VTNZ bribery scandal
More than 300 people are being made to re-sit their practical driving test - following fraud allegations at an Auckland VTNZ. Police and NZTA are looking into claims...
