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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Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform
Over in the UK, another high-profile member of the Conservative Party has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, well...
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'We have to break the cycle': How can nations prepare for weather disasters?
Last week's extreme weather in the Upper North Island left a lot of damage behind, and concerns have been raised about the future. The Government last year established...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 January, 2026, should there be two inquiries into the Mount Maunganui landslide - one by...
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NZ-India trade deal sees positive response from experts
Despite Labour raising some concerns with the Government's trade deal with India, the move has been welcomed by rural economists. Trade analyst Stephen Jacobi says...
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The Huddle: Why is Winston Peters leading in the polls?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Postal Workers Union raises concerns as NZ Post to close 142 more locations
NZ Post is being criticised for its radio silence, after announcing it's withdrawing services from inside 142 stores. Despite the changes, 90 percent of customers...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the Government need to take over the Mt Maunganui landslide inquiry?
Right, it seems there’s a very good chance that Tauranga City Council is going to have the inquiry they’ve launched taken off them and run by the Government instead. The...
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Educators claim solutions need to be found for 'crippling' uniform costs
A move for schools to leave branded uniforms to reduce costs for parents. Some are calling for rules to be modernised - to let students wear plain, generic clothing. It's...
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2026 fitness trends: Expert reveals what to skip
The new year is well underway and people will be looking to get in shape, but one expert says not every social media trend is worth following on your fitness journey. Between...
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'We're moving ahead': Govt confirms inquiry to be launched into Mt Maunganui landslide
The Government's considering a wider inquiry into last week's Mount Maunganui landslide tragedy. Six people remain missing - with recovery efforts slow faced by...
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Barry Soper: Clash of the Chrises as Parliament returns
Parliament returned today for the first session of 2026, and the focus has turned to campaigning for the upcoming election. Hipkins and Luxon made their statements,...
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Australian man charged after throwing homemade bomb into crowd
Over in Australia, a 31-year-old man was charged after a homemade bomb was thrown into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth yesterday. The man was charged with...
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Vern Cotter ruled out as next All Blacks coach
The All Blacks head coaching vacancy came too late for Vern Cotter's consideration. The Blues head coach will switch to the Queensland Reds for the 2027 and 2028...
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Explained: What's behind the rise in social isolation for young men?
A child psychologist thinks social media use is hindering young men from making friends. Data from Outward Bound shows one in four young men tell them they have...
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New 'British FBI' aims to shake up UK policing
Over in the UK, policing efforts are set to see a significant shakeup with the launch of a new 'British FBI'. The UK Government unveiled plans for a new National...
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Kiwi entrepreneur outlines plan to revitalise Auckland's CBD
There's been growing debate over how Auckland's CBD can be revitalised after years of uncertainty and economic decline. The $5.5 billion City Rail Link is due to...
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Will the US Federal Reserve bow to Trump pressure and cut rates?
US President Donald Trump has been upping the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates. The US Federal Reserve is set to convene next week, and it's looking...
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The Huddle: Were Donald Trump's comments out of line?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Perspective with Jack Tame: Will the Mt Maunganui disaster become a watershed moment?
As the human tragedy at Mt Maunganui continues, the timeline around warnings and what authorities knew and when they knew it is becoming clearer. Fire and Emergency...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 26 January, 2026, we explore how long Mount Maunganui's likely to remain off-limits in the wake...
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'Higher than expected': Nicola Willis weighs in on latest inflation data
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hoping inflation can drop back into the Reserve Bank's target band off the back of the latest data. The annual inflation rate for...
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Former WHO director voices disapproval with NZ potentially leaving organisation
There's belief among experts that New Zealand depends on the World Health Organisation for disease prevention and health promotion. The US officially withdrew from...
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'Biggest event to come to our shores': Surfing NZ celebrates upcoming World Surf League Tour
New Zealand is the benefactor of the World Surf League granting its athletes the left hand break they've been begging for. Raglan's Manu Bay will host the newly...
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NZR interim CEO 'confident' new criteria will help find new All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby interim CEO Steve Lancaster has insisted today's coaching policy change isn't an admission of fault when hiring Scott Robertson. NZR has invited...
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Future of Mauao up for debate as Iwi leaders to meet
The future of Mount Maunganui's Mauao is unclear, as efforts to recover six people buried in a landslide continue. Iwi leaders say they are yet to have a hui to...
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Azaria Howell: Parliament to return for 2026 - what can we expect?
Parliament is set to return from tomorrow for a single-week sitting block, but the big day's already been overshadowed. Last week's extreme weather has made a significant...
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Australia Day sparks backlash, clashes between protestors
It's Australia Day today, and the holiday's sparked protests, division and debate about the meaning of the day. Thousands of people took to the streets for the Invasion...
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NZR outlines search criteria for new All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby is determined to nail an expedited process, as they open for applications for All Blacks head coach. The criteria for Scott Robertson's replacement...
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'Quite complex': Institute of Safety Management expert outlines Mt Maunganui investigation
Concerns about how many investigations will be held into Mount Maunganui's deadly landslide, with six people still buried and careful recovery work continuing. WorkSafe...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: There's a time and a place to protest
Now, have a listen to this. This happened in Thames this morning as the Prime Minister arrived to go and check on the damage to the properties and check out the...
