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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Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting climate change concerns
People throughout Europe have been grappling with the first heatwaves of the Northern Hemisphere summer as increasing temperatures push thermometers into the red. Scientists...
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Meat plants uncertain as livestock numbers drop
Meat plants across the nation are struggling to match low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels. New Zealand's national sheep flock and dairy...
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The Huddle: Do we think the new anti-shoplifting measures will work?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour minister Stuart Nash and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 1 July 2025, the Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft, and new spot fines...
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Kiwi nurse saves $60,000 having robotic hip surgery in India
A nurse who needed a double hip replacement faced a lengthy wait or an $80,000 bill for the operation, and she eventually went overseas to find a solution. She had...
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Minister Winston Peters unveils new details regarding Cook Strait ferries
More details about infrastructure in Wellington and Picton in Government plans for new Cook Strait ferries. CentrePort, Port Marlborough, and KiwiRail have agreed...
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Youth MP addresses claims Government censoring their speeches
There's growing claims of Youth Parliament censorship. Some young people say they've been told their speeches can't be critical of the Government. But organisers...
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Warning issued as spider with 'harmful' bite establishes population in NZ
An invasive spider with a nasty bite is spreading its population across New Zealand - prompting warnings from experts. The noble false widow spider has been spotted...
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Wegovy launch: Expert suspects Pharmac will fund drug eventually
There's expectations weight-loss drug Wegovy will eventually be funded publicly, according to experts. It's become available from pharmacies under prescription -...
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'We need to create deterrents': Relief from retailers as Govt announces new measures to reduce shoplifting
There's another tool in the police toolbox for cracking down on crime. A retail crime prevention advocate says he's happy with proposed law sentencing changes. The...
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Former acting Reserve Bank Governor makes return to the board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced that former acting Reserve Bank Governor Grant Spencer has been appointed to the central bank’s board. Spencer retired...
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Melbourne daycare worker charged with 70 sex crimes, 1200 kids at risk
A 26-year-old Melbourne childcare worker is facing 70 charges relating to eight pre-schoolers aged between five months and two years. Joshua Brown's worked across...
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Lulu Sun knocked out of Wimbledon in the first round
Lulu Sun’s return to Wimbledon after a remarkable run 12 months ago has been brief, knocked out this morning in the opening round. The Kiwi world number 47 fell...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do we need the Government to help fund Wegovy?
From today, Wegovy is available on our shelves so you can get skinny like Oprah, if you want. But it'll cost you - $500 per month. Which is unaffordable for most...
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Christchurch shooting: New podcast raises questions over killer's motives
A new investigation into the Christchurch Mosque shooting delves into the shooter's motivations - and questions whether he should be identified as a 'lone wolf'. In...
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Anti-IDF chants cause controversy at Glastonbury 2025
UK authorities have confirmed they plan to assess comments made by some controversial artists at the Glastonbury Festival. English punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish group...
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Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance US trade talks - report
Canada recently scrapped its digital services tax targeting US technology firms - just hours before it was due to take effect. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney...
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Latest Directors' Fees Survey shows surprising gender pay gap trend
Strategic Pay's latest Directors' Fees Survey has uncovered an unexpected trend in the nation's private sector boardrooms. The data shows women are out-earning their...
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The Huddle: What do we make of Ikea's consent conditions?
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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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why does it take so long for good ideas to become law?
Anyone out there, hands up, who doesn't agree with the Justice Minister's plan to introduce harsher punishments for people who assault first responders? I feel like...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 30 June 2025, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith explains why he's making coward punches a new offence...
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Nicola Willis promises FamilyBoost changes are on their way
The Finance Minister says changes to the FamilyBoost scheme are on their way - after Cabinet made decisions today. The Government previously said it would announce...
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'Ridiculous': Minister Chris Bishop criticises resource consent requirements impacting Auckland's Ikea
The Government's slamming the requirement for builders of a new Ikea in Auckland - to consult with seven mana whenua groups. Consent for the Sylvia Park store requires...
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'Not a big deal': Transpower head addresses concerns over declining energy supply
Transpower says recent electricity generation simulations should not trigger panic, over declining gas supply. Two of three tests show improvements, looking a decade...
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New studies reveal how many of us text during face-to-face conversations
New research has been conducted into our texting habits - and it's raised a few eyebrows. A survey by BNZ indicates New Zealanders were responding to notifications...
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'We want to send a stronger signal': Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Government targeting 'coward punches'
The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation. The Government recently announced 'coward...
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Thomas Coughlan: What did Luxon's recent China visit mean for us?
The Prime Minister is talking up our economic prospects - in challenging global times. He's just returned from meeting leaders in China and Europe, as mid-east tensions...
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Erin Patterson: Jury begins deliberations as trial enters 10th week
An Australian jury has begun its first day of deliberations in the trial of Erin Patterson - accused of deliberately manufacturing a murderous mushroom lunch. She's...
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Lawson redeems himself with sixth-place finish in Austrian Grand Prix
Satisfaction for Liam Lawson after prevailing in a race long battle with a two-time world champion at Formula One's Austrian Grand Prix. The Kiwi driver has secured...
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'Not every home is passing': Healthy Homes standards set to kick in July 1
There's concerns not all landlords will comply with the Healthy Homes standards set to kick in tomorrow. New rental compliance standards for heating, insulation,...
