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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Liverpool car ramming: 27 hospitalised, police rule out terrorism
A horror car ramming at a Liverpool Football Club victory parade is not being treated as terrorism. 47 people were injured when a car ploughed into the crowd celebrating...
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OCR update: Is another rate cut on the cards?
All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank tomorrow afternoon, when stand-in Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby delivers the bank's latest monetary policy statement. A...
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The superannuation debate: Do things need to change?
The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they campaigned on it...
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The Huddle: Can we try and regulate - or ban - Run It Straight?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston's rejection of Chippy is more significant than we realise
I think Winston Peters ruling out ever going into coalition with Chippy after the next election is actually more significant than many people will realize. Because...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 May 2025, Police Minister Mark Mitchell fronts up on the show to calm some nerves. Retailers...
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One NZ AI Trust Report shows Kiwis are uneasy about the technology
The use of AI has become more widespread, with 77 percent of New Zealanders using it over the past year. Despite this, the new One NZ AI Trust Report found that...
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Former Labour MP says the party may need to weigh up Hipkins' future as leader
Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has suggested the party needs to have some conversations about its future. NZ First leader Winston Peters has ruled out working with...
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'We're very excited': Air NZ set to reintroduce jet service between Hamilton and Christchurch
Air New Zealand is bringing domestic jets back to Hamilton, for the first time in 25 years. Airbus A320 Jets will fly the airline's Hamilton-Christchurch route from...
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'Could have been clearer': Police Minister clarifies police memo on retail crime
The Police Minister is attempting to clarify the meaning of a memo to staff on lower-value retail crime cases. The nation-wide directive told staff not to investigate...
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'Devastating tragedy': Authorities give updates after teen dies following run it straight-style game
Police have revealed more about the death of a teenager, after a combative run it straight-style game with friends on Sunday. It involves people running fill tilt...
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Jason Walls: The retail crime directive isn't a good look for this Government
The Police Minister expects the Commissioner to continue to tackle retail crime. Police staff have been directed to not further investigate theft below $200, petrol...
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Sydney police establish gang taskforce to combat violence
A new police task force has been established to address an increase in gang violence in Sydney after two were shot dead in broad daylight in the city's west. Taskforce...
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Teen killed by head injuries from private run it straight-style game
A 19-year-old has died after suffering a head injury during a tackle game - known as run it straight - with friends on Sunday. Police say the impromptu event was...
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'Premature': Labour's Chris Hipkins hits back after Peters' comments
Labour's leader thinks talk of potential coalitions is premature. New Zealand First leader and veteran politician Winston Peters has ruled out working with Labour...
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Donald Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after earlier tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU until July. Last week, Trump expressed frustration with the pace of talks...
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Kiwibank economists hopeful another OCR cut coming
The Reserve Bank is set to make another Monetary Policy Statement on Wednesday, and experts have predicted another 25-basis-point cut. The cut, priced in by financial...
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Trump tariffs: How have the markets reacted to the latest threats?
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50 percent tariffs on the EU from June 1 due to slow progress on discussion. He also threatened to put...
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The Huddle: Does it matter what Nicola Willis wore on Budget Day?
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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'New Zealanders will have to face some choices': Nicola Willis on the prospect of changing Super
Nicola Willis says National still hasn't decided on its superannuation policy ahead of next year's election. The Finance Minister says keeping eligibility at 65...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 26 May 2025, Superintendent Blair MacDonald explains why police are no longer going to attend...
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'We're feeling very confident': Former National MP forms ‘people’s select committee’ on pay equity
Dame Marilyn Waring says a high-powered committee of 10 former MPs has the know-how to lead debate on the Government's revamped pay equity system. Waring's established...
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'Cost-effective': Health Minister rebukes criticism of Nelson Hospital redevelopment
The Health Minister's not buying Opposition's criticism of Nelson Hospital's brought-forward upgrade. A temporary site will be in place in about a year, and a 128-bed...
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Police memo regarding shoplifting sparks confusion among retailers
Police say they can't get to all retail crime - after revelations revealed they won't investigate some lower-level crimes. RNZ reports staff have been directed...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government needs to get out of the retailers' way
I totally understand that retailers want an urgent meeting with the Police Minister. This is over the revelation that police aren't bothering to investigate shoplifting...
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Explained: Did the Government leave a $700m hole in the Budget?
Infometrics' Principal Economist says the Government's not entirely ignoring the lack of budget funding allocated for lifting KiwiSaver employer contributions. The...
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Jason Walls: Are the Greens right about the Budget hole?
The Green Party has accused the Government of having a three-quarter-billion dollar hole in the Budget. As part of the 2025 Budget, released last week, the Government...
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Australian machete ban brought forward after mall brawl
Over in Australia, machetes will be removed from shop shelves in the coming days after a violent gang brawl forced a busy shopping centre into lockdown. Shoppers...
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Heartbreak as Auckland FC loses out on Grand Final
No grand-final for Auckland FC - and coach Steve Corica's making it known the officiating is the reason why. Melbourne Victory's 2-nil second-leg win in Auckland's...
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'We don't support making that mandatory': Salvation Army voices disapproval with latest beneficiary sanctions
The Salvation Army says sanctions on beneficiaries which force people to find volunteer work for a few hours a week isn't the best use of resources. New 'non-financial'...
