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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Israel criticises PM Starmer's plan to recognise a Palestinian state
The UK and France both vowed to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire, but Israel has voiced opposition to this proposal. Prime Minister...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: What does the Government's new deal mean for KiwiBank?
The Government has given the green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank. The bank now has the opportunity to raise up to $500 million from investors. NZ...
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US labour market softening, more unemployed - report
After years of a historically strong labour market, there are now growing signs of softening beneath the surface. Work opportunities in the US are dwindling amid...
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The Huddle: Do we agree with Australia banning under-16s from YouTube?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is it really the Government's fault the gang numbers cracked the 10,000 mark?
You know that story about the gang numbers cracking the 10,000 mark? That's classic gotcha politics, isn't it? It doesn't count when the number is 9,999, but once...
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Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses
The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have warned that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges risks hitting small businesses with higher costs. Simon...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why she's given the green light for...
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Israel-Palestine conflict: Palestine Solidarity Network warns statehood recognition won't solve wider issue
Wider global recognition of Palestine is within sight - but it's unclear how much weight that will carry. The UK and France plan to join many national already recognising...
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Advocates welcome Australia widening teen social media ban to YouTube
Australia is extending its under-16s social media ban to YouTube. Legislation passed last year excluded blocking the video-sharing service, because of its role in...
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Forsyth Barr expert 'unsurprised' with Air NZ's new CEO appointment
Air New Zealand's new CEO appointment isn't a shock within the sector, according to one expert. Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar will step up to replace...
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Explained: Could Kiwibank be listed on the sharemarket?
The Finance Minister's floating the idea of listing KiwiBank on the stock exchange. Cabinet has given KiwiBank's parent company the green light to raise an extra...
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Barry Soper: Will New Zealand eventually support a two-state solution?
The Foreign Minister's agreeing with an Act MP that recognising Palestine while Hamas holds hostages would be 'rewarding terrorism'. Simon Court raised the question...
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Tsunami warnings erupt around US after Russia earthquake
People are scrambling to higher ground across the Pacific, after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's east. It's recorded four-metre waves, with half-metre waves...
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Netball NZ to pay costs in new TVNZ deal
Netball New Zealand will dip into its own pocket to keep the ANZ Premiership afloat next year. A one-season broadcast deal with TVNZ was recently confirmed, with...
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'Absolutely fantastic': TVNZ celebrates new netball broadcasting agreement
After many years on Sky, the ANZ Premiership is set to return to TVNZ for the 2026 season. A one-season broadcast deal has officially been confirmed, with the competition...
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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...
