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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Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
Five people were arrested in Germany after they were suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. The group were detained...
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What does the Performance of Services Index slump say about the economy?
The BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index has slowed down, according to new data. Reports show it fell by 1.5 points to 46.9, sparking concerns about the...
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MTA voices concerns with proposed changes to Warrant of Fitness scheme
The Motor Trade Association is coming out against proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness scheme. Under the proposal, the first WOF on a light vehicle would...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Here's the worst part of the Bondi Beach terror attack
This terror attack in Sydney is what everyone else has been saying it is: absolutely horrific. Antisemitic terrorism. Sadly, this type of attack is happening and...
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The Huddle: Do we need to increase film subsidies?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day! There...
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Nicola Willis says plan to surplus will be outlined in half-year update
The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectations. Experts...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 December 2025, the ripple effects of the shocking Bondi terror attack are being felt far and...
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'No immediate threat to NZ': Assistant Police Commissioner explains why police boosting presence after Bondi attack
Police are assuring the public there's no immediate threat of a terror attack in New Zealand. They're bolstering their presence around Jewish sites after the targeted...
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'We've got to be realistic': NZ Film Commission responds to Cameron concerns
The Film Commission says bringing more film projects to New Zealand isn't as simple as hiking subsidies. Oscar-winning director James Cameron released his third...
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KidsCan welcomes positive feedback over school lunches scheme
A nod of approval for the KidsCan school lunches scheme. A Ministry of Education ECE report shows consistent near 100 percent satisfaction scores for reliability,...
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Explained: What do we know about the shooters behind the Bondi Beach attack?
Details are emerging about the gunmen behind last night's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured after the shooters...
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Barry Soper: Is surplus going to be pushed out further tomorrow?
The Prime Minister's tempering expectations ahead of the Government's books opening this week. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be unveiled tomorrow...
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'Shock, horror': Investigations to continue into motive following Bondi attack
Investigations are set to continue into the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach - including the killers' motives. A father and son opened fire on some 1,000 beachgoers...
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Tom Blundell to return to Black Caps for third West Indies test
Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hall has been pushed out for a fit-again Tom Blundell in the Black Caps squad for the third test against the West Indies starting...
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'Reeling': Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair responds to deadly Bondi Beach attack
Security has been boosted around Jewish places of worship and gatherings following last night's deadly attack at Bondi Beach. Two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 12 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Win for truckies, loss for coastal shipping
On the face of it, this coastal shipping decision from James Meager seems like an odd one. It's a win for truckies, like it or not, we're about to get 500 extra...
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"Didn't meet that criteria": Associate Minister of Transport blocks coastal shipping bid
The country's largest cement supplier says we'll soon have over 500 more trucks on the road every month to move cement across the country. They recently requested...
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"Green shoots starting to flourish": Retail card spending up 1.6% compared to last year
There are signs that green shoots are starting to flourish economically. The latest card spending data from Stats NZ shows retail spending was up 1.6-percent last...
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Nutritionist encourages smaller portions at restaurants
Could different portion sizes for each sex reduce obesity? According to one UK-based expert, it could. Professor Naveed Sattar says portion sizes at restaurants...
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Minister discusses 2% minimum wage rise amid 3% annual inflation rise
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden's refutes claims her minimum wage increase is 'piddly'. The minimum wage will rise to 23-dollars-and-95-cents next...
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"He set it up.": Lawyer who represented Gloriavale leavers comments on former leader's sentencing
Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been sentenced to 26 months in jail for sexual offending. He had indecently assaulted young women and girls over a 20...
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Last-minute offer could stop UK doctors' strike
Over in the UK, a last minute offer from the health secretary could stop a planned doctors' strike from going forward. Resident doctors are set to go on strike next...
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Global dairy market expected to see downturn - report
The global dairy market is expected to face a period of weaker commodity prices off the back of a growth-filled 2025. According to Rabobank's Q4 Global Dairy Quarterly...
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The Huddle: Is the Taxpayers' Union taking things too far here?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Brigitte Morton from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What will Trump's border crackdown do to tourism?
Donald Trump has every right to crack down on the American border. There are problems there that we, down here in little old New Zealand, just don't understand. Illegal...
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Local Water Done Well: Projected costs set to hit $47.9b
The water service delivery plans have been submitted by local councils and evaluated, and the total is set to hit over $47 billion. Councils handed over these proposals...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 11 December 2025, the Health Minister reacts to a report that predicts the number of cancer...
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Kiwi-founded company The Fractional Directory signs deal with Singapore Government
The Singapore Government has teamed up with New Zealand-founded start-up The Fractional Directory for a new pilot programme. The project will pair fractional leaders...
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Rubio ousts Calibri font, orders return to Times New Roman
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats to start using the Times New Roman font again, reversing a change made under the previous administration. Rubio's...
