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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Donald Trump 'dominates' meeting with Prime Minister Starmer - report
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer caught up with President Donald Trump during the US leader's trip to Scotland, with experts claiming Trump dominated the exchange. Trump...
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The Huddle: Do pharmacies need more regulations in place?
Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Jordan Williams of the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Should New Zealanders break up with property? Property Investors Federation weighs in
Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed there was momentum building for Kiwis to move away from investing...
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Federated Farmers welcomes Government overhaul of health and safety rules
Federated Farmers is welcoming new Government proposals to make farm health and safety rules more practical - and grounded in real-world standards. The Government...
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Lawyer calls for investigation into MBIE over banking class action
A top lawyer working with the plaintiffs in a large-scale banking class action is calling for a formal investigation into the 'serious civil service process failures'...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 36,000 nurses are set to go on strike tomorrow. Health NZ's Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why Sir Michael Hill was an example to us all
Sad news today - Sir Michael Hill, jeweller, has passed away. Again, he's another larger-than-life figure in New Zealand business - the likes of which we don't seem...
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'Absolutely devastating': Children's Minister criticises Oranga Tamariki's conduct towards foster parents
Oranga Tamariki is being ordered to pay more than $100,000 after trying to remove a Māori child from her Pākehā foster parents. The agency didn't think they could...
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'The hypocrisy is palpable': Public Service Association slams board members’ pay hike
The Public Service Association says lifting public sector board member paychecks is total hypocrisy. A quietly-released Cabinet paper reveals annual governance...
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'Be prepared': Health NZ issues warning as 36,000 nurses plan to strike
Tens of thousands of nurses will walk off the job tomorrow. Last-ditch talks between Health NZ and the country's biggest nurses' union have failed to stop a nationwide...
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'A truly unique human': Michael Hill chair pays tribute to deceased business icon
Kiwi business icon Sir Michael Hill is being remembered as one-of-a-kind. He died today aged 86, after a cancer battle. He opened his first jewellery store in Whangārei...
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Barry Soper: Is it that hard to remember to enrol to vote?
A suite of new voting rules has passed its first reading in the House - 68 to 54. Changes include moves to ban same-day enrolment. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...
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Australia faces increased tariffs from the Trump administration
Australian exporters may face tariffs of up to 20 percent as US President Donald Trump keeps flagging higher baselines. Trump revealed the range for the new minimum...
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Wellington set to host 2026 ANZAC Day NRL clash
The Warriors are expecting a sellout crowd in their return to Wellington for the first time in three years. Sky Stadium will stage next year's annual ANZAC Day NRL...
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Calls for law changes after two-month-old's alleged overdose
There's calls for law changes among experts after a 2-month-old baby died after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage by a pharmacy. This incident...
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Explained: Does the EU lose out in the US-EU trade deal?
Analysis of the EU-US trade deal suggests it’s a huge win for the US and a major climbdown for the EU. The details of the deal have still been kept under wraps,...
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Trump reveals US and EU reached potential trade deal - report
President Donald Trump recently announced that the United States and the European Union reached a framework for a trade deal. Trump reportedly had talks with European...
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27,850 jobs lost over the course of one year, Stats NZ data shows
Recent data shows there were 27,850 fewer jobs in New Zealand in June compared to the year before, and young Kiwis are being hit hard by a tightening labour market. Over...
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The Huddle: Should Luxon be concerned ahead of the election?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector
The Finance Minister has hinted changes are on the way for the supermarket sector, with a further update due out by the end of August. Speculation indicates the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why the surcharge ban will fix nothing
The news of the day, politically, is that surcharges are gone, as the Government's just banned them. You know what I'm talking about here, right? They're the little...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 28 July 2025, a combative interview with Commerce Minister Scott Simpson who is announcing a...
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'Really concerned': Retailers pushing back against Government's ban on card payment surcharges
The Government's recent ban on on payment card surcharges has been met with criticism from the retail and hospitality sectors. The Government's announced it will...
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'Absolutely no evidence': Relief aid groups dispute claim Hamas stealing resources meant for Gaza
Humanitarian groups say there's zero evidence to support the claim that Hamas is stealing humanitarian aid meant for Gaza. Trucks and airdrops are reaching the...
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Explained: Could too much sleep be bad for you?
There's no shortage of research on the dangers of not sleeping enough, but sleeping too much has been found to be worse for your health than expected. New research...
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister defends new ban on card surcharges
The Government's scrapping card surcharges at the till, which collectively cost Kiwis $150 million each year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson...
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Barry Soper: Did Luxon deserve to get booed at the ANZ Premiership final?
A frosty reception for the Prime Minister at the ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland yesterday - with booing from the crowd. Chris Luxon is brushing it off,...
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Prime Minister Albanese accuses Israel of breaching international law
Anthony Albanese recently claimed Israel is 'quite clearly' breaching international law by withholding aid from civilians in Gaza. He added that he would respect...
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Can the Warriors bounce back after Titans loss?
The Warriors' bid for a bounce back NRL season will come against a Dolphins side likely to have a returning pair of veteran props. Both Felise Kaufusi and Mark Nicholls...
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Government announces new rules set to overhaul scaffolding
The Government's aiming to strike a balance between cutting red tape and keeping people safe on work sites. Officials are consulting with the construction sector...
