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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Starmer and Trump speak for first time since President's Iran criticisms
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president condemned the UK's response to the Iran conflict. Reports claim the two leaders...
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Explained: What could the Iran conflict do to fuel prices?
There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 - and...
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Explained: How can we regulate asteroid mining?
There's growing debate about the future of asteroid mining, as technology keeps making new advancements. These new developments have prompted concerns about how...
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The Huddle: Will National roll Luxon eventually?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 9 March, 2026, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones warns we may have to ration fuel if the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Has Luxon entered 'dead man walking' territory?
Look, I know we’re all going to have different points at which we think the media reaction to a news story gets silly but for me, that point was this morning. Members...
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'No immediate threat': Nicola Willis on the Government's plan to monitor fuel prices
The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. Crude oil prices have topped...
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Mayor Andrew Little says Govt need to 'pay their way' when it comes to council rates
There's growing calls for the Government to pay rates on Crown land. Wellington mayor Andrew Little has announced he'll lobby for changes to the Local Government...
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'Work to do': Advocate says more progress needs to be made in teaching Te Reo Māori
There's belief not enough children are learning Te Reo to become a bilingual nation. New data shows more than 28,000 students were taught the curriculum through...
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'Concerning': Investment expert on the market impacts of the Middle East conflict
The NZX has fallen 3.1 percent as the US and Israeli war on Iran dents people's investment portfolios. Closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz has ignited supply...
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'Well-prepared': Minister Shane Jones says new Oversight Group will monitor fuel prices
The Government's working to stay ahead of the effects of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 USD a barrel for the first time since 2022, and our petrol...
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Barry Soper: Is the Government prepared to handle the Middle East conflict?
The Government's setting up a Ministerial Oversight Group on economic security to focus on fuel and supply chains. The Middle East conflict's forced crude oil over...
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Middle East conflict sees ASX take nosedive
Australia's sharemarket has taken a hammering as investors voice concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. After it resumed trading today, the ASX...
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India beats out Black Caps to retain T20 World Cup title
The post-mortem has begun into New Zealand's 96-run T20 World Cup cricket final loss to India at Ahmedabad. The hosts defended their title and won the tournament...
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2034 Commonwealth Games: Athletics NZ head raises concerns over suitable venues
New Zealand has always led in track and field at the Commonwealth Games, but concerns have been raised ahead of the 2034 event. New Zealand is in the running to...
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Barry Soper on Luxon, the Middle East and petrol
Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to wrap the political week. The war in Iran and it's implications are top of mind, including the potential effects on...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 6 March, 2026, prime minister Christopher Luxon is adamant he's not standing down after another...
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'Real value': Concert promoter on new Western Springs venue plan
Auckland Council has revealed it's latest plan for Western Springs including allowing space for concerts of up to 30,000 people, while still retaining the Ponsonby...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: If not Luxon, then who?
National and its problems, right? Twenty-eight point four percent in the polling is a significant problem for National. It seems to me they’ve got four options for...
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US Correspondent on Kristi Noem, Iran's future leader and Britney Spears arrest
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the latest news out of the United States. Department of Homeland Security secretary...
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'Absolutely not': Christopher Luxon defends his position as Prime Minister
The Taxpayers'-Union Curia poll revealed this morning that Christopher Luxon’s National Party has sunk to its lowest result in the poll since 2021. National is sitting...
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Waitomo Group CEO on NZ fuel prices amidst Iran war
Queues are forming at petrol stations as concerns over increasing fuel prices brought on by the war in Iran. International oil prices have increased since the start...
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UK warship HMS Dragon not set to sail to Cyprus until next week
The UK is preparing a British warship to protect a military base in Cyprus, but it's not expected to sail until next week, according to new reports. The HMS Dragon...
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Explained: What should investors be thinking about when it comes to the Middle East crisis?
Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire. Israel continues to pummel...
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Farmer confidence up in new survey - but concerns remain
The latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey indicates more farmers are turning a profit, but there's still some industry concerns to consider. Of nearly 650 farmers...
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The Huddle: Will the Government scrap the Clean Car Standard?
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: Does the Government have the political courage to scrap the Clean Car Standard?
So the latest climate drama involving this Government is that they’re being accused of lining up to scrap the Clean Car Standards altogether. And I would say to...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 March, 2026, we ask Transport Minister Chris Bishop why the government's looking at scrapping...
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Trade Me to scrap bank transfers and 'success fees' to respond to customer challenges
People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee. The company's removing its 7.9 percent 'success fee' for casual selling - keeping...
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'Incredibly special': Black Caps star Cole McConchie on the teams' victory over South Africa
The Black Caps have been launched into the T20 World Cup final, and the Kiwi side's thrilled. New Zealand have thrashed previously unbeaten South Africa by nine...
