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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Racing industry experts among recipients of 2026 King’s Birthday Honours
The New Zealand racing industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate the recent King’s Birthday Honours, with three of its own recognised. David Ellis, Doug Alderslade...
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'Positive': Finance Minister welcomes proposed merger between TSB and Heartland
TSB and Heartland Bank are looking to join forces by the end of the year. TSB owner Toi Foundation's seeking feedback on the plan to join with Heartland Bank, to...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 June. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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The Huddle: Should we try to save Moana Pasifika?
Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Here's one thing we shouldn't forget about Winston Peters
Secretly, I think Nicola Willis and Winston Peters are enjoying their performative scrap against each other. Their war of words highlights the differences between...
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'Stronger argument than ever': Expert claims NZ needs independent foreign policy
Greenpeace's executive director says it's more important than ever for New Zealand to have independent foreign policy. Defence Minister Chris Penk has said a conversation...
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'They'll lose a lot of money': Former NZR head on whether Moana Pasifika can be saved
Moana Pasifika wrapped up their last Super Rugby match with an upset win over the Brumbies. The franchise has been placed into liquidation and there's no solid rescue...
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Explained: Will the Heartland-TSB merger boost competition?
There's a view a merger by Heartland and TSB won't hand the big four banks a massive blow. Heartland Bank has struck a deal to buy TSB for $620 million, pending...
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'Significant issue': Govt looks to ban unelected members from voting on council committees
The Local Government Minister says they're restoring democratic accountability to councils. The Government's amending a bill currently before Parliament to bar...
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Barry Soper: Does New Zealand need to be fully equipped to fight off invaders?
The Prime Minister is standing by New Zealand's planned defence spending, after Pete Hegseth's accused New Zealand of freeloading off the American military. The...
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Pauline Hanson weighs up run for Australian Prime Minister amid boost in polls
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she believes she has the ability to take on the role of Prime Minister. Last week, polling by Redbridge Group and Accent Research...
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Warriors hoping to bounce back after Panthers defeat
The Warriors are pleased to have a bye round to recover from the tense 20-18 loss to NRL-leaders Penrith in Sydney. Coach Andrew Webster says his team's carrying...
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Tend CEO says The Doctors network acquisition designed to improve healthcare access
Patients could soon reap the benefits if digital-first Tend Healthcare acquires Green Cross Health's medical division, The Doctors. In July, it'll ask shareholders...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 29 May, 2026, Variety chief executive Wayne Howett tells us organisations need to team up to...
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'Under the circumstances, acted quite responsibly': Barry Soper wraps budget week
Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat all things budget week. They also discuss the other political news you may...
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'A little on the rosy side': ANZ Chief Economist addresses Nicola's surplus hopes
While presenting Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis shared a prediction that New Zealand will reach a $2.6 billion surplus by 2028-29. ANZ Chief Economist...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government was right to give billions to defence and forget arts
Geez, how sorry do you feel for Paul Goldsmith at the Music Awards, eh? So, he's invited to the awards and he hasn't got his mate Chris Bishop with him this time....
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Variety CEO says charities need to collaborate to fight child poverty
Variety - the Children's Charity - CEO Wayne Howett says that organisations who care about child poverty should collaborate, rather than fighting for the cause alone. Howett...
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US Correspondent chats presidential candidates and $250 Trump bill
US President Donald Trump's face could appear on a $250 bill despite a law currently stating no living president can appear on currency. It is proposed to be a part...
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Former TVNZ anchorman Simon Dallow on return to being a tour guide
Former TVNZ anchorman Simon Dallow is returning to an old role after 30 years at the national broadcaster. Dallow spent three years in his twenties working in Europe...
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Mainfreight's full-year net profit down 8.5 percent on previous year
Global transport company Mainfreight's full-year net profit is down 8.5 percent on the year earlier, despite an improved performance in the second half of the year...
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Budget 2026: What do the new tax changes mean for Kiwis?
A tax expert says it's good to draw a line under recent changes to charity rules. This year's Budget tweaks the Research and Development Tax Incentive, simplifies...
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Explained: What can Budget 2026 offer farmers?
Budget 2026 was unveiled today, and there's discussion about what these changes mean for Kiwi farmers. The Government's revealed it plans to extend the Waikato Expressway,...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I would argue Budget 2026 wasn't tight enough
Well, you would have done well to heed Nicola Willis’s warnings ahead of this Budget that there would be no spend-up, because there is no spend-up. There is no money...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 May, 2026, Nicola Willis debuts her 2026 Budget - sugar hit not included. She tells Heather...
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NZ First's Shane Jones says party not budging on superannuation
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has described superannuation as a 'time bomb' that is here now and political parties need to be honest about it. Delivering the Budget...
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The Huddle: What did we make of Budget 2026?
Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Waipā mayor welcomes planned Waikato Expressway extension
There's relief the Waikato Expressway extensions can finally proceed, with $1.7 billion allocated in Budget 2026. The 16-kilometre stretch will reach the intersection...
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'The work continues': Nicola Willis says growth will come following Budget 2026
The surplus train's left the station early in Budget news today, with the country expected to be out of deficit by 2028/29, a year ahead of predictions. Government...
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Barry Soper: Recapping the Government's 'bread and margarine' Budget
The 2026 Budget was delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Willis today, and it aimed to be more 'careful' amid the ongoing economic turmoil and international conflicts. Healthcare,...
