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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'Keep the game up to speed': Lotto to make changes to prizes, number of winners
Lotto's ramping up its prizes and number of winners and lifting the biggest win from $50 million to $60 million. It's adding another four Powerballs - which reduces...
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'Difficult decision': ACT's Brooke van Velden on stepping away from politics
ACT deputy leader Brooke van Velden has announced she won't stand at the 2026 general election. She made the announcement in Parliament earlier today, surrounded...
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'Everyone wants relief': Finance Minister says Govt had to make tough choices with fuel relief scheme
The Government's announced $50 a week in temporary relief for low and middle-income families hit by high fuel prices. The in-work tax credit boost comes into effect...
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Barry Soper: Why is the Govt's fuel cost relief package controversial?
About 143,000 families are in the line for relief under a temporary Government boost to the in-work tax credit. The Finance Minister's revealed the targeted support...
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Australia inks new trade deal with EU
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen have unveiled the details of a new trade deal today. This deal has been...
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Neil Barnes, Mike Blair, Tana Umaga confirmed as All Blacks coaching staff
The All Blacks' new defence coach knows what he's getting into with his new job. Tana Umaga is one of three new faces under head coach Dave Rennie, with Jason Ryan...
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'Shock': Process Vegetables NZ chair McCain closing Hastings plant
There's shock from vegetable growers at news frozen food company McCain is shutting its Hastings processing plant next year. McCain says it reflects a shift in how...
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Prime Minister Starmer calls emergency meeting on economy
Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has entered its...
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Data shows more overseas visitors cancelling NZ trips
Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery. A new survey shows that...
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Middle East conflict: Oil prices up as war enters fourth week
Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia...
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The Huddle: Should we really be worried about New Zealand's economy?
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: What will this election do for New Zealand First?
Now we’ve got to talk about Winston. If you hadn’t noticed yet - or maybe you didn’t believe it - take a look at Winston Peters’ State of the Nation speech yesterday...
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'Delayed economic recovery': Credit ratings agency Fitch downgrades NZ's outlook
Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating. It reduced New Zealand's AA+ rating outlook...
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Nicola Willis promises incoming cost relief measures will be line with Govt fiscal strategy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details will be revealed...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 March, 2026, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones on why we'll now let Australian-grade fuel...
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Lower Hutt couple lose tenancy dispute after not disclosing dog
A Lower Hutt couple have been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal by their landlords after they refused to disclose they had gotten a dog. A video surfaced on social media...
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Fed Farmers expert voices concerns as Fonterra reports 2.8 percent profit lift
There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more. The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit to $750 million. It's...
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'Overdue': Shane Jones on the Govt allowing Australian-standard fuel into NZ
The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here. The Government's relaxing our specifications to harmonise with...
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Barry Soper: What will the Govt borrow - or cut - for the fuel crisis?
The Government's bracing itself for fuel pipeline disruptions down the track. As of Wednesday, the country had seven weeks of petrol reserves, and more than six...
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One Nation sees surge in support in South Australia
Labor has comfortably won re-election in South Australia, but One Nation has achieved its best electoral result in decades. The Liberal Party was polling at 19 percent...
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Explained: Why did NZ Cricket choose NZ20 over a Big Bash team?
New Zealand Cricket's trans-Tasman counterparts believe time will tell over whether choosing NZ20 over a Big Bash team is the right play. NZC have given conditional...
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'We needed this': NZ20 receives conditional approval from NZ Cricket
The NZ20 consortium are confident - but not adamant - they will get off the ground for next January. The franchise league has been given conditional support by New...
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'Doing what they're good at': Three Sisters Brewery buys Gisborne's Sunshine Brewing
Taranaki’s Three Sisters Brewery is purchasing Sunshine Brewing, including the Gisborne Gold brand. Three Sisters founder Joe Emans said he plans to keep the brands...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 20 March, 2026, baby snapper could soon be legally caught by commercial fishers - but recreational...
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'Huge escalation': Qatar-based journalist Courtney Hammond on Iran war widening
Iran has targeting energy facilities across the Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in response to an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field...
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'Such a faff': Cash-back offers are not what New Zealanders want
So welcome to the fuel crisis — which is starting to feel a bit like COVID Junior. The government is apparently developing targeted support for low-to-middle income...
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'Taken by surprise': NZ Sport Fishing Council on removing size limits for commercial fishers
Hidden in the amendments to the Fisheries Amendment Bill, published online on Wednesday, are changes deemed “outrageous” by recreational fishers. The changes mean...
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US Correspondent on the expected length of Iranian war and Epstein files progress
US President Donald Trump has said he's 'not putting troops' on the ground in Iran and is expecting the war to soon come to an end, whereas Prime Minister Christopher...
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'Super-K': The new flu strain to look out for this winter
Doctors are noticing an increase in respiratory illnesses at the moment as a new flu strain moves in to the country. GP New Zealand chairman Dr Bryan Betty joined...
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King Charles set to visit US, despite Trump's UK criticisms
King Charles III is set to visit the US, despite growing calls to postpone the trip following Trump’s repeated criticism of Sir Keir Starmer. The US President said...
