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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King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US visit with Trump
King Charles and Queen Camilla spent the day with the Trumps at the White House, beginning their four-day US state visit. The royal visit follows the weekend shooting...
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The outliers: Australia and NZ only nations set to lift rates amid ongoing fuel crisis
While most of the world will hold interest rates and wait out the energy shock, Australia and New Zealand are set to lift their rates up. Both nations are looking...
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Explained: What does the India FTA mean for Kiwi farmers?
New Zealand and India have signed a landmark FTA - which is set to slash tariffs on Kiwi exports to India. The agreement will now be examined by Parliament’s Foreign...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's strange where people's minds went on the Donald Trump assassination attempt
I’ll tell you what I found most surprising about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the weekend: the number of people who do not believe it really happened...
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The Huddle: Do we believe the Trump conspiracies?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 28 April, 2026, the BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka outlines the detail from the Free Trade Agreement...
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'Reduce the cost': Nicola Willis says plans in place to manage risks amid fuel crisis
The Government says there will be downsides to loosening restrictions on heavy vehicles. Trucking lobby group Transporting New Zealand is calling for weight restrictions...
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Proposed Auckland 'comfort women' statue shut down
A controversial statue in Auckland honouring women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Army during World War II won't go ahead. The Devonport-Takapuna Board...
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NZ-India FTA: Which sectors stand to benefit?
One expert has noticed there doesn't appear to be any significant surprises in New Zealand's new trade agreement with India. The agreement was signed in New Delhi...
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Disney Plus to expand ESPN offerings for Kiwi audiences
The popularity of American sports could keep growing here - as streaming giants compete for viewers. Disney Plus is pushing its ESPN sports offering across Australasia...
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Fuel crisis: Govt looks to loosen trucking and freight rules amid ongoing conflict
A truck-drivers advocate says relaxing freight restrictions will have very little impact on infrastructure. The Government's planning to increase truck load limits...
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Barry Soper: What's the fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting?
The suspect of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has been charged with the attempted assassination of the US President. 31-year-old California...
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Opposition unveils $800m plan to address Australian fuel crisis
Over in Australia, the opposition has called on the federal Government to double minimum fuel reserves and boost storage capacity amid the ongoing fuel crisis. This...
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Chris Greenacre to take over as Wellington Phoenix head coach
Chris Greenacre insists the length of contract was no issue in him agreeing to take charge of the Phoenix men in football's A-League next season. The former striker...
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'A huge honour': Geoff Allott on his new role as NZ Cricket CEO
Former Black Cap Geoff Allott has been appointed New Zealand Cricket's new CEO. The ex-fast bowler-turned-administrator served as NZC's general manager of cricket...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why has the Government pulled SailGP's funding?
I’ve tried very hard to understand the Government’s decision to essentially cancel SailGP in Auckland next year and I just can’t. I cannot understand what has gone...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'You can’t hate what Jacinda did and then love what Chris Luxon has done'
Good on Chris Luxon for ditching his regular spot on Breakfast. That’s from Tina. I disagree with Tina. I don’t think Chris Luxon should have given up on Breakfast...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 24 April, 2026, National Cabinet minister Simeon Brown gives us details about the complaint he's...
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US Correspondent on war-induced fuel crisis and the rise of 'no-contact'
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the latest in the fuel crisis and Iran war. They also discussed the rise of going...
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'Unacceptable': Simeon Brown lodges complaint against TVNZ for reporters behaviour
Senior National MP Simeon Brown has accused TVNZ news staff of breaching parliamentary rules this week by following National's Stuart Smith into a corridor area...
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'You can actually have it all': ChristchurchNZ Chief Executive says Christchurch is 'a Goldilocks city'
Between tonight's opening of the One NZ Stadium, a booming job market, and lower cost of living Christchurch is becoming a hot spot for kiwis relocating. ChristchurchNZ...
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Second Tube strike set to impact London commuters
Commuters in London face more disruption as a second 24-hour Tube strike starts later this week. No further talks have taken place to settle the dispute and drivers...
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Australian firm plans $3b urea plant for Southland
Victorian Hydrogen is proposing a $3 billion urea plant to be located 30km northeast of Invercargill. The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes a year...
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David Seymour stands by Govt's planned increase to fuel taxes
ACT leader David Seymour says the Government should stick to a planned increase to petrol taxes, despite the Middle East conflict driving up fuel prices. Transport...
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The Huddle: Were the comments about Nicola Willis out of line?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour had no other direction to go on the India FTA
What a surprise, Labour has agreed to support the India free trade agreement - although it wasn’t really a surprise when it was announced today. I told you last...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 April, 2026, Chris Hipkins tells us why Labour took so long to back the India free trade...
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'Say no to spending': Nicola Willis committed to getting books in order during ongoing crisis
The Finance Minister says politicians should see our downgraded Moody's economic outlook as a wake-up-call, as she pieces together her Budget. The rating agency's...
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'Significant increase': Police on the spike in fuel thefts over the last month
Police are urging petrol stations to switch to pre-pay only, to stop people stealing fuel. Fuel app Gaspy is pricing 91 at an average $3.28 a litre today, with diesel...
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Poo taboo: Why are more kids nervous to use the toilet?
More kids are reportedly feeling nervous about going to the toilet in public, and one expert is looking to explain why this is. A study out of Australia says the...
