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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Rachel Reeves fires back at petrol station heckler
Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to hit back at a heckler while trying to answer questions from the media at a stand-up. Reeves was announcing that a planned increase...
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Explained: What do latest Nvidia results mean for investors?
Nvidia, the world's largest listed company and a critical bellwether on the health of the AI sector, posted record first-quarter earnings on Thursday of more than...
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Zespri delivers strong 2025 season result - report
Zespri has improved its profitability by selling more fruit at a higher value, according to new reports. The grower-owned kiwifruit marketer released its full-year...
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The Huddle: Will the Government's social housing overhaul fix the issues in the system?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: New Zealand's corruption problem is growing rapidly
For anyone still labouring under the impression that New Zealand is an innocent little place like it was 50 years ago, those prison busts should absolutely shatter...
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Explained: What could SpaceX IPO filing mean for Elon Musk?
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to go public - allowing people to trade shares in the firm on the stock market. The initial public offering (IPO) on the US stock market...
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'Rough start': Napier mayor Richard McGrath enters new controversy from Youth Council
Leaders of the Napier Youth Council wrote to the chief executive of Napier City Council after a public event they attended, claiming Napier mayor Richard McGrath...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 21 May, 2026, Chris Bishop on a social housing overhaul that'll leave some people worse off. The...
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NZDF personnel to help train Ukrainian troops in Poland - report
A former Defence Minister says our forces will help plug a gap in Ukraine aid. The Government's revealed New Zealand will be involved in an initiative to train Ukraine...
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'Not working for taxpayers': Minister Chris Bishop on the new overhaul of social housing
Ahead of Budget 2026, the Government has confirmed changes are coming to social housing costs. State housing tenants will pay a minimum 30 percent of their income...
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'Sophisticated': Corrections corruption probe leads to 20 getting charged
The acting head of Corrections says staff integrity is a priority, after revelations of a major prison corruption investigation. Twenty people have been charged,...
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Thomas Coughlan: Govt announces social housing overhaul ahead of Budget 2026
A major overhaul of social housing will see costs for renters going up. From next April, 30 percent state tenants' income will go into rent - up from 25 percent,...
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Diphtheria resurging in Australia, experts issue warnings
Australian media is reporting over 230 cases of diphtheria in 2026, primarily in the Northern Territory, but also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. The...
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Netball NZ names new CEO
Netball New Zealand have appointed experienced administrator Jennah Wootten as their new chief executive. Wootten has held a number of roles at various organisations...
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New report calls for stronger use of cost-benefit analysis in infrastructure projects
A new research report from engineering firm WSP and the Helen Clark Foundation claims more Government agencies need to factor cost-benefit analysis in planning their...
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UK loosens Russian oil sanctions amid fuel crisis
The UK Government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise. The effective blockade of the...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why is Labour getting flak over their Future Fund announcement?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins doesn't think the public much cares about which companies would be in the party's Future Fund. It won't be revealing key details - including...
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Global spike in bond yields and interest rates prompts concern from experts
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to bond yields and interest rates going up all over the world, and it's prompted concerns among experts. This will impact Kiwis...
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The Huddle: Can AI really benefit the public service sector?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: AI is just a distraction in the public service discussion
I’ve got to tell you something – I’m embarrassed. Watching this public debate about how many public servant jobs are going to be cut in order to make way for AI...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 May, 2026, we ask Regulation Minister David Seymour if 267 regulators in New Zealand is...
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Infratil sells Contact Energy stake to fund future growth
Infratil says it has agreed to sell 53.53 million shares - representing a 5 percent stake - in Contact Energy through a fully underwritten block trade. The sale...
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'We're in a sweet spot': Christchurch Airport CEO welcomes new international flights
New Christchurch flights are being hailed as a key step for global connectivity. From October, Air New Zealand will fly direct between Christchurch and Singapore,...
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Gordon Herbert confirmed as new Breakers coach - report
The New Zealand Breakers have pulled off a massive coup by securing experienced coach Gordon Herbert on a two-year deal. He replaces Petteri Koponen, who parted...
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'Targeted attack': Concerns raised over Invercargill dating app assaults
There's growing calls for a string of dating app attacks in Invercargill to be treated as a hate crime. Two 15-year-olds and two 16-year-olds have been charged with...
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Minister David Seymour calls for consolidation after 267 different regulators uncovered
Regulation Minister David Seymour says New Zealanders should only have to knock at one regulator's door to get something done. A Ministry report out today identifies...
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Barry Soper: There's a lot of attention on Winston Peters
The Finance Minister says she's disappointed by revelations MFAT is exempt from cutting spending this year. It's been confirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
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'Fragile stalemate': Will Trump direct another attack at Iran?
President Trump's reiterating he's prepared to do what it takes to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. He announced yesterday he had called of plans for another...
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Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years
The celebrations are firmly underway in North London, after Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years. They can't be caught at the top of the table after...
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'We're up for the challenge': Public Service Commissioner says cuts needed
The Public Service Commissioner says deep cuts to the public service may seem dramatic, but the problem's built up over a long time. The Finance Minister says about...
