Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
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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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Spain shuts down over 65,000 Airbnb listings as part of rental crackdown
More than 65,000 Airbnb listings in Spain are set to be shut down amid a row over runaway house prices in the country. The Government has come under increasing pressure...
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Budget 2025: What questions do experts hope to see resolved?
Budget 2025 is set to be revealed to the nation tomorrow - and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised it will be a “No BS Budget” with “some surprises”. Willis...
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The Huddle: What do we hope to get out of Budget Day 2025?
Tonight on The Huddle, Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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'Really complicated': Consumer NZ addresses growing calls to ban credit card surcharges
Mastercard has recently released a survey showing a significant amount of Kiwis want credit card surcharges banned. The data shows 61 percent of respondents would...
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EMA sees record number of businesses seeking advice about redundancies
A record number of businesses have sought advice about redundancies in the first three months of the year, according to new Employers and Manufacturers Association...
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Free Speech Union urges Tonkin + Taylor not to dismiss heckling employee
Free speech advocates says Tonkin + Taylor doesn't need to apologise for an employee allegedly heckling the Deputy Prime Minister. A man appearing to be wearing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 21 May 2025, is international pressure on Israel having an effect? Sky News Middle East correspondent...
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NZ sees highest monthly trade surplus in nearly 5 years
A strong primary sector performance has produced a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus - for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it sat on $1.4...
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International opinion of Israel deteriorates amid ongoing Gaza conflict - report
There's a shifting international view of Israel as its war on Gaza shows little sign of relenting. After global pressure, including from the US, Israel has relented...
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Revenue Minister admits Trump played a part in scrapping Digital Services Tax
The Revenue Minister says Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping the incoming Digital Services Tax Bill. A legacy of the last Government, it would've imposed a three...
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Jason Walls: Should Tonkin + Taylor fire heckling staffer?
Winston Peters is doubling down on criticising a passer-by who heckled him yesterday after an announcement on rail funding. Environmental and engineering firm Tonkin...
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Biden's cancer diagnosis raises additional questions about his health in office
Joe Biden's earlier announcement that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer has revived questions about what health issues the former US president was facing...
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Moana Pasifika v Blues: Officials confirm referees botched no-try call
An admission from Super Rugby officials that the refereeing panel made a mistake disallowing a Moana Pasifika try to Millennium Sanerivi in their victory over the...
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Global ADHD medication shortage impacting Kiwis
There's a widespread global shortage of ADHD medication - and it's hitting Kiwis hard. A survey by ADHD New Zealand of people prescribed with ADHD medication found...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Tonkin + Taylor saga shows free speech cuts both ways
Was Tonkin + Taylor right to apologise to Winston Peters for the employee heckling him? Of course they were! They don't want to be associated with this kind of behaviour....
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Europe and UK establish trade deal in 'new era' for relations - report
The UK is hailing a new era of relations with Europe, as they seek closer ties on trade and defence. The new deal signals a resetting of ties with the European Union...
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New report shows plan to cut down greenhouse gases has hit snags
New reports indicate a critical part of the Government’s plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over. A huge chunk...
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Budget 2025: What should we be looking out for?
It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't be a 'lolly...
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The Huddle: Was Chris Bishop right to move the Te Pāti Māori suspension debate?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government isn't trying to silence the Māori Party
Well, that ended up being a fizzer, didn't it? I mean, wow, here we were. We were expecting this big debate over the Māori Party punishments to drag on for days,...
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Property valuations: Can Aucklanders expect lower rates?
After years of delay, Aucklanders can expect to receive their property valuations early next month. Auckland Council says it expected to deliver the new valuations,...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 May 2025, Leader of the House Chris Bishop speaks to Heather after his surprise move to delay...
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'Haka is not new': Former Te Pāti Māori co-leader weighs in amid ongoing suspension saga
The debate on Te Pāti Māori's proposed punishment has been paused until June - but it's still sparked discussion among some. Debate was set to begin today on proposed...
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Experts voice concerns as Runit Championship League makes debut in Auckland
Health professionals have voiced concerns as the Runit Championship League makes its debut in Auckland. The controversial new combat sport has players running full...
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Gull knocked off perch as cheapest fuel provider - report
The tide looks to be changing for Gull as the leader of low-priced petrol offerings. Fuel-finding app Gaspy is reporting Taupo's Gull Ātiamuri has been undercut...
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ACC Minister denies agency shirking responsibility after sexual violence prevention programme paused
The ACC Minister denies his comments last week played into the agency now pausing its sexual violence prevention programme. Scott Simpson suggested he was looking...
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'We want this week to be about the Budget': Chris Bishop explains why the Te Pāti Māori debate was postponed
The Leader of the House says postponing the debate on Te Pāti Māori MPs' sanctions is the right thing to do. Debate began today on proposed suspensions for the...
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Jason Walls: Was it right to postpone the debate over Te Pāti Māori's sanctions?
A stay - for Te Pāti Māori MPs expecting debate on possible suspension today. The Privileges Committee recommended suspensions for Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer...
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Australia's opposition coalition splits up after election loss
Australian's opposition has split - officially ending the Liberal-National coalition. National leader David Littleproud has confirmed his party will stand apart...
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Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen gearing up for boxing clash
Sonny Bill Williams is adamant that his upcoming boxing bout against Paul Gallen will be the last time he steps in the ring. The former All Blacks and Kiwis star...
