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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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Passport outage causes delays at UK airports
Airports across the UK were all impacted by an outage at passport e-gates, causing subsequent delays. The outage at e-gates left staff at several airports manually...
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Questions raised over the Port of Tauranga's future
Questions are being raised about the future of the Port of Tauranga. This comes off the back of Auckland mayor Wayne Brown confirming the Port of Auckland's land,...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: ANZ, BNZ bosses appearing hesitant to follow RBNZ insurance advice
One expert has noticed New Zealand's biggest banks don't seem to be rushing to get more information about the insurability of the properties they lend against. The...
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Cambridge scientist reveals possible signs of life on distant exo-planet
One Cambridge scientist may have gotten us one step closer to discovering life on other planets. Professor Nikku Madhusudhan came across dimethyl sulphide gas on...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 8 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 May 2024, the man wanted in relation to the Ponsonby shooting has been found dead in Taupo....
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The Huddle: Will we learn the truth about the Ponsonby shooting?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Genesis Energy increasing coal imports, cites dwindling gas supply and increased demand
Genesis Energy has confirmed they plan to resume buying coal amid reduced gas supplies and increased consumer demand. The company claims it needs to invest in a...
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'I have to follow the law': RMA Minister Bishop says dilapidated Wellington buildings can keep heritage label
The dilapidated Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington will keep their heritage label - for now. RMA Minister Chris Bishop has rejected a last-minute move to remove heritage...
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Government's school lunch scheme prompts concerns from educators
There's reservations about the Government's new school lunch scheme. Associate Education Minister David Seymour has unveiled a programme he says will continue feeding...
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Proposed electoral law changes could benefit right-leaning Governments, expert claims
A constitutional law expert suggests changing rules on enrolling to vote could benefit the current Government. A report by the Auditor-General's found pressures...
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'A bit of a mystery': Detective Inspector investigating aspects of Sunday's Ponsonby shooting
Police say Sunday's shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road is still a bit of a mystery. 33-year-old Robert Sidney Horne was killed by 31-year-old Killer Beez member,...
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Barry Soper: There's more desperation for gas
The Government says the country's low gas production is threatening our energy security. Figures released by the Gas Industry Company show there was a 12.5 percent...
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Trump hush money trial: Stormy Daniels delivers 'graphic' testimony
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels has described her alleged affair with Donald Trump - in graphic detail. She's taken the stand today as a key witness in the former...
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NZ Rugby's board would be forced to reapply under new governance proposal
NZ Rugby's entire board could be forced to reapply under a new governance proposal - regardless of how this month's general meeting plays out. On May 30, NZR will...
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Manual cars likely to go extinct within the next five years - report
New research indicates manual cars will be phased out within the next five years. The number of new manual cars being manufactured has halved within the last six...
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Sunak fighting on, despite poor results in UK local elections
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is determined to fight on after a poor showing in the UK local elections. The final votes were counted last weekend, and the Tories...
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'A good opportunity': Economist in favour of proposed UAE free trade agreement
Meat exporters are celebrating news the Government's negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Trade Minister Todd McClay says he hopes to...
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West Coast town found to have significant supply of valuable mineral
The small town of Reefton, located in the West Coast, is sitting on a supply of a valuable mineral. An Australian mining company believes Reefton could have 5 percent...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 7 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 7 May 2024, an investigation into vote counting errors uncovered more mistakes at last year's...
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The Huddle: Will Mark Mitchell's spending announcement blunder offset the message?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Paddy Gower and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour...
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'I wouldn't call it a u-turn': Mayor Wayne Brown explains why he kept Auckland's Port in council ownership
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has announced his idea of leasing out Port operations for 35 years is now off the table. A new agreement with unions and the Port will...
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Xclusive Property Management defends 'pathetic' and 'petty' expectations for tenants
A property manager is defending asking tenants to clean wheelie bins after backlash online. The Xclusive Property Management guide sets out end-of-tenancy expectations...
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'That's on me': Corrections Minister addresses sector funding boost mix-up
The Correction Minister's holding his hands up after mixing up new spending numbers. The Government's putting up $1.9 billion to add more than 800 beds at Waikeria...
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Health NZ denies impacted doctors will get a pay cut amid ongoing strikes
Two-and-a-half-thousand junior doctors have been striking since 7 this morning over pay negotiations. The Resident Doctors Association says the latest offer meant...
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Auditor-General's report reveals issues within 2023 election vote count
Big numbers of special votes and enrolments took a toll on vote counters in last year's election. A report on the count by the Auditor-General has found the final...
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Police monitoring Killer Beez convoy to Rotorua for Ponsonby gunman
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