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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Nigel Farage set to outline migration plan
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has voiced strong disapproval with Labour's migration strategy, and he's set to unveil his own solution. Farage will outline his party's...
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Federated Farmers welcoming Reserve Bank's decision to review bank capital rules
The Reserve Bank's move to review banking capital rules has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says the stricter rules make it...
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Offshore interest in NZ companies at record high, according to new reports
According to new reports, overseas interest in NZ-based companies is at a record high. A new survey by Simpson Grierson says 49 percent of international respondents...
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The Huddle: Do universities need to embrace AI?
Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! More...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's a hard no to four-year terms for me
I think it is significant that David Seymour has walked away from supporting his own bill to bring in four-year terms for the Government. He was the one who introduced...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 26 August 2025, we're one step closer to a referendum on four year terms. But do we have the...
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'Really pleased': NZME CEO on the company's 12 percent rise in half-year earnings
NZME is reporting an almost 12 percent rise in half-year earnings. The media company - which owns Newstalk ZB and the Herald - is reporting growth across audio,...
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'Easiest thing to do': Lincoln University to re-test entire class in AI crackdown
More than a hundred students at Lincoln University are being re-tested after suspicions they used AI to cheat. An entire post-graduate finance class is suspected...
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'Really excited': Eventfinda co-founder on the company being acquired by Ticketek
Events discovery platform Eventfinda could soon reach global markets, with help from Ticketek Entertainment Group. The live entertainment business has acquired Eventfinda,...
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'Unusual situation': Investigations ongoing after Iranian officials linked to anti-Semitic attacks
New intelligence reports have linked Iranian officials to multiple attacks against Australia’s Jewish community. Iran's ambassador to Australia and three other Iranian...
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'Unanimous agreement': Justice Select Committee Chair says there's support for four-year parliamentary terms
A referendum on increasing the parliamentary term to four years is looking highly likely. This is despite a Select Committee Report confirming ACT - who proposed...
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Barry Soper: Paying tribute to John Barnett
New Zealand film and television producer John Barnett died on Sunday night, according to new reports. Barnett's known for working on some of the country's highest...
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Australia expels Iranian ambassador over anti-Semitic attacks
Iran's ambassador to Australia has been expelled after intelligence revealed the Iranian government was behind two anti-Semitic attacks in Australia. The ambassador,...
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TVNZ launches pay-TV with exclusive FIFA World Cup rights - report
TVNZ has opened a new 'game-changer' battleground with Sky TV - it will launch a pay-TV offering, starting with next year’s FIFA World Cup. TVNZ recently confirmed...
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Kiwi filmmaker backs social media ban after completing 'distressing' experiment
A Christchurch documentary maker is throwing her support behind a bill aiming to ban under-16s from social media after completing a 'distressing' social media experiment. Nadia...
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UK criminals facing pub, concert and travel ban under new sentencing rules
People convicted of crimes in England and Wales could find themselves barred from going to pubs, concerts and sports matches under proposed new rules. The Government...
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US Federal Reserve raises hopes of rate cuts
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has indicated rate cuts could be on the cards soon. Powell indicated the tariffs were making an inflationary impact, but he...
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Tourism Holdings reports net loss
Campervan company Tourism Holdings has reported a bottom line net loss, which they're claiming reflects the economic situation in the US. Despite the weak results,...
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The Huddle: What do we make of Chris Bishop's comments?
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Chris Bishop have a point about house prices?
I'll tell you what I found interesting over the last few days it's the enormous surprise at the start, and now the debate about Chris Bishop saying it's a good thing...
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Finance Minister hints supermarket announcement on the cards
Further work on tackling the supermarket duopoly is in the wings. The Finance Minister claimed an update is imminent on plans to improve competition in the supermarket...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 August 2025, did the PM overstep when he said he thinks the Reserve Bank should have cut the...
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Police Association President weighs in on report showing gaps in new recruits’ skills
The police union says senior police officers' apparent lack of confidence in incoming cops will provide an opportunity for development. Senior officers have criticised...
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'Ready to do other things': Pic's Peanut Butter founder celebrates Australian firm buying majority stake
A private Australian firm has bought a majority stake in the famous Kiwi peanut butter firm Pic’s. The hugely successful Nelson-based company is now 51.3 percent...
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Concerns raised about pharmacies following two accidental overdose cases
A pharmacist says her industry's under an unsustainable amount of pressure, off the back of two high-profile cases. New reports revealed a pharmacist failed to consult...
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'Gone too far': Expert supports RBNZ making changes to capital lending
A banking expert believes changes to capital requirements would impact home loans and other lending. The Reserve Bank's seeking feedback on proposals to lower the...
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Barry Soper: The independence of the Reserve Bank needs to be preserved
The Prime Minister's stressing he doesn't tell the Reserve Bank what to do, but does offer his view. Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking this morning he gives interim...
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Erin Patterson faces husband’s family in two-day pre-sentence hearing
Deadly mushroom cook Erin Patterson will face members of her husband’s family for the first time after a jury found she murdered three people with a poisoned beef...
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Explained: Can the All Blacks bounce back following Argentina defeat?
There's hope among fans that the All Blacks can bounce back as they gear up to face the Springboks next week at Eden Park. The All Blacks crashed to their first...
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Explained: How can we bring major events to NZ?
Prime Minister Chris Luxon recently claimed he wants a constant flow of events to draw in international guests in order to stimulate the economy. This follows big...
