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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Construction Professor warns diesel prices could cause industry crisis
A construction expert says customers could soon face price hikes of 25%. Stats NZ data shows petrol prices rose almost 19% last month, while diesel prices were up...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Maths doesn't lie - Luxon is out
In my opinion, National MPs need to bite the bullet and ask Chris Luxon to step aside. I don’t enjoy saying this because personally I like Chris Luxon and have a...
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'Open to it': Minister still deciding on council changes over Far North controversy
Changes to the Local Government Act could be on the way after controversy at the Far North District Council. Councillor Diane Smolders claims a committee made-up...
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'Careful Caveats': Finance Minister discusses White House meeting on Strait of Hormuz
Nicola Willis has made her way to the US. She joins a long list of finance ministers calling for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, and met with Trump's officials for...
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'Alpine Divorce': Tongariro Crossing guide discusses breakups in the mountains
'Alpine Divorce' is a new phenomenon that is common enough to exist. Couples going on hikes or tramps reach exhaustion at different stages, leading to one person...
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'Would be illegal here': 'Fair for Farmers' campaign takes aim at illegal international practices
A new farming advocacy group is pushing for the government only to import meat that matches New Zealand's farming standards. 'Fair for Farmers' says that overseas...
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'Two hours of work': College of GP's President explains stalling ADHD diagnoses rate
Uptake is stalling for GP's wanting to diagnose ADHD. Two months after the Government allowed GP's to assess and prescribe medication, only 180 GP's have used the...
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Allbirds' pivot to AI raises questions over company's future
Kiwi company Allbirds has announced a new direction and it's drawn questions from experts. After years of losses, the former sustainable shoe company is transitioning...
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UK could face food shortages if Middle East war continues
There's concerns the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to food shortages in the UK. Reports claim that people are concerned that the closure of the...
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Middle East conflict looms over US earnings season - report
The US earnings season is in full swing, with many leading companies posting their results. The Middle East conflict is looming over this year's data and experts...
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Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell confirmed as NZ First candidate
Former All Blacks captain and loose forward Taine Randell is now a New Zealand First candidate in the coming election. He will get a winnable list position in case...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 April, 2026, our $86 billion Super Fund is found guilty of failing to properly address human...
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The Huddle: What do we make of the Government's handling of the fuel crisis?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Explained: How can we get better at having difficult conversations?
Having tough conversations is a difficult art, but one expert's devised a solution. American philosopher Peter Boghossian has been quietly touring New Zealand schools...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why are we moaning about the pharmacy announcement?
We can be a bunch of moaners in this country, can’t we? Now, from my point of view, that announcement yesterday - which we talked about on the show - that pharmacists...
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'Five in 25' lawn bowls: How will this new format appeal to young players?
A former cricketer has launched a new fast-paced lawn bowls format designed to give the sport a new lease on life. 'Five in 25' is a shortened version of the game...
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'Huge volatility': Airlines now treating fuel crisis as long-term issue
Airlines are now treating the fuel crisis as a long term issue. The conflict in Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz, has forced airfare rises and route cuts. Board...
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'Unlawful': Super Fund failed to address human rights issues, ruling finds
The Guardians of the Super Fund are considering their response to a High Court ruling parts of its sustainable investment policy were unreasonable and unlawful. The...
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Barry Soper: There's confusing signals coming out of Labour
National says Labour's sending mixed messages on tax. Yesterday, lobby group Tax Justice Aotearoa called for a comprehensive capital gains tax and wealth taxes. Labour's...
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Investigations to take place into Geelong oil refinery fire
A fire raging at Australia's Geelong oil refinery since last night has been extinguished. The blaze broke out at the motor gasoline unit, and is expected to affect...
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Football Ferns set to attend next year's women's World Cup
The Football Ferns will attend a seventh women’s World Cup next year in Brazil after beating Papua New Guinea 1-nil in the Oceania qualifying final. The result capped...
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Middle East conflict: InterCity buses seeing boost as fuel prices get higher
With fuel prices rising amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, more people have turned to buses in order to get around. National bus company InterCity says...
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Royals make no comment on Harry and Meghan's Australia visit
Harry and Meghan have taken a four-day tour to Australia, where they've been combining visits to charitable causes alongside money-making events. This is the pair's...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why is the IRD calling for higher taxes?
Inland Revenue has claimed New Zealand needs higher taxes, building off earlier arguments made by Treasury. It sees scope to increase the goods and services tax...
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A2 Milk cuts earnings forecast amid supply chain concerns
Shares in A2 Milk dropped this week after the company downgraded their earnings forecast - after the business was hoping to increase their net profit for the June...
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The Huddle: What went wrong for Moana Pasifika?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Bunnings needed to prioritise staff safety here
If you haven’t watched the Bunnings video yet showing its staff being attacked, I recommend you go and watch it - especially if you feel uneasy about the company...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, a top economist explains why the Government's not properly preparing for a...
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Kiwi sleep-based startup secures multi-million dollar deal in the US
A Kiwi startup designed around rethinking the way we sleep is getting international recognition. Do Not Disturb Sleep Company, an Auckland manufacturer of premium...
