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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British man arrested after mass stabbing on London-bound train
Witnesses have described horrifying scenes of train passengers trampling over each other to escape a mass stabbing in the UK. A 32-year British national is now the...
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How did markets react to Westpac's profit?
Westpac New Zealand recently saw a significant profit boost - and it's prompted discussion. The Australia-owned bank's reporting a 13 percent jump in net profit...
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Explained: Are rare earth minerals the next big thing?
US President Donald Trump has made significant progress on establishing critical mineral deals with Australia and Japan, prompting speculation from experts. Rare...
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The Huddle: Can we really measure unpaid labour?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Netball NZ know how bad this looks?
How is it possible that the Dame Noeline Taurua crisis has actually got worse today? How is it possible that she's got her job back today and this thing has still...
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Finance Minister hints more events could be coming to NZ
It's been a busy time in Australia, with Kiwis flying over to see Oasis - prompting speculation about the future of events in New Zealand. The bed tax debate lingers,...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 3 November 2025, Dame Noeline Taurua has raised more questions than answers after her round of...
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Simon Dallow set to step down as TVNZ's 6pm news presenter
There's hope for a smooth transition at TVNZ as its shakes up the flagship 6pm news bulletin. Presenter Simon Dallow's stepping down this month after almost two...
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Revealed: Unpaid household work worth billions, according to new research
New research out of Australia has revealed the cost of unpaid household labour - and it's a high figure not recognised in economics statistics. These tasks - including...
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Acting Deputy Police Commissioner expresses confusion as officers caught falsifying breath tests
The police have confirmed no review will take place - after it was revealed more than 100 officers are under investigation for falsifying 30,000 tests. The falsified...
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'Can't do that': Employment expert raises concerns over Netball NZ's handling of Taurua saga
One expert has made a suggestion Netball New Zealand could be breaching employer obligations in events, including Noeline Taurua's suspension. The Silver Ferns coach...
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Barry Soper: Te Pāti Māori's gone from bad to worse
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she isn't going anywhere. Te Pāti Māori's President, John Tamihere, has suggested she and Te Tai Tonga MP, Takuta Ferris,...
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Australia's home prices accelerate to highest levels in over 2 years - report
Over in Australia, new data shows national home values rose 1.1 per cent over the month of October, and 6.1 per cent over the year. All of Australia's major cities...
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'Ridiculous': Questions raised after Dame Noeline Taurua gives first interview
Dame Noeline Taurua insists she hasn't agreed to any changes in the Silver Ferns' high performance environment. In announcing her return after being stood down for...
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'Provocative': Z Energy CEO clarifies ad campaign amid recent backlash
Z Energy is apologising for any confusion caused by aspects of a 2022 advertising campaign. In 2022 and 2023, the company ran a 'Moving With The Times' campaign...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Oyster farmers forced to dump thousands of oysters due to Watercare failure
A pump station overflow north of Auckland has resulted in the temporary closure of Oyster farms and the destruction of thousands of contaminated oysters. In an email...
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Shaun Wallace, aka Dark Destroyer, on hosting the 25th New Zealand Quiz Championships
The Chase UK star Shaun Wallace, aka Dark Destroyer, is touring New Zealand hosting quiz events to raise money for Cure Kids. The Chaser will also host the 25th...
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US Correspondent on Trump's nuclear testing threats
Concerns over potential US nuclear tests have arisen after Donald Trump posted on X saying 'I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear...
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Barry Soper: Should we feel bad for Andrew Bayly?
Andrew Bayly, the MP for Port Waikato, stood down as ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister after allegations of unprofessional behaviour. While speaking...
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US company Okava investigates the use of weightloss drugs in cats
Okava has been investigating the use of GLP-1 receptors in cats and found it has similar effects to weight-loss drugs on humans. The San Francisco-based company...
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Two suspects confess to roles in Louvre robbery
Two men arrested last week have partially admitted their role in a brazen heist from Paris's Louvre museum. Crown jewels worth millions of dollars were taken last...
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AI drives record US capex spending
New data shows AI is still holding strong in current financial markets. Meta, Microsoft and Google recently unveiled their earnings, and the data indicates there's...
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2025 Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test series set to get underway
The best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman will go head-to-head tomorrow, as the 2025 Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test series. Running over two days, the...
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The Huddle: Did we expect more from Luxon's meeting with Trump?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need the teen social media ban, because the companies won't enforce it
I've got an update for you on the social media ban for kids situation - over in Australia, the social media companies have now admitted they can kick underage kids...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 30 October 2025, National MP Andrew Bayly tells Heather he was misled and now thinks it was...
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Air NZ committed to regional connections despite Govt rejecting subsidy idea
Air New Zealand says it's committed to maintaining regional connections, despite the Government turning down its offer. CEO Nikhil Ravishankar last week pitched...
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'Didn't want to cause a distraction': Andrew Bayly reveals why he resigned in February
National MP Andrew Bayly wants to clear up details of events that led him to resign his ministerial roles. It was after allegations in February he'd placed a hand...
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Ministry of Health addresses parental concerns over measles outbreak
The Ministry of Health says the measles outbreak isn't at the point where they'd routinely immunise babies under 12 months. We have 13 infections - and 2000 close...
