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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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellingtonians should be angry about this
Here’s a question for you: Was your first reaction to the news of sewage pumping into Wellington’s water something along the lines of, “Oh well, these things happen”? I...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 February, 2026, our political reporter at Waitangi tells us the prime minister got a harder...
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"Problems with peaches": Chinese company found dumping peaches in to NZ market
Last year, food giant Watties had to cut contracts with 20 peach growers, citing market dumping and Cyclone Gabrielle as the key factors for the decision. An investigation...
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Dog trainer says education is key in curbing rise of domestic dog attacks
Growing calls for an overhaul our 30-year-old dog control laws. The Listener reports between 2020 and 2024, the cost of ACC claims for dog bites rose from just over...
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"No need whatsoever": Invercargill councillor opposes $2m clocktower restoration
Belief from an Invercargill City Councillor the city doesn't need to rebuild its clock tower. The council plans to spend two million dollars on the renovation work...
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Wellington Wasterwater plant had been non-compliant for two years prior to spill
Revelations Wellington's wastewater treatment plant has been non compliant almost every month for the last two years - after a huge failure yesterday. Heavy rain...
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'Really geared up this year": High level of security seen at Waitangi grounds
A higher level of security's been seen at Waitangi this year. Protestors and hecklers have made their presence known, but the increased security presence has deterred...
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Locals fight to keep bidders interested in Chateau Tongariro restoration project
There are discussions around bidders potentially giving Chateau Tongariro a fix-up. A Government response to a petition confirms the Department of Conservation's...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly looking to lift Russia ban
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly looking into lifting the governing body's ban on Russia. Russian national teams and clubs were suspended from all competitions...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Govt to launch review into rising insurance premiums
The Government has launched a review into soaring home insurance costs - to take place over a six-month period. This investigation comes as AA Insurance moves to...
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Explained: Why are software stocks plunging?
Software stocks have taken a dive, and it's prompted concern among economists. This follows a difficult month for the sector, with many of them seeing their shares...
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'Fantastic for New Zealand': Enthusiasm as State of Origin game set for Eden Park
Reports from across the ditch that a historic State of Origin rugby league game in New Zealand is all but a done deal. The Daily Telegraph's reporting that the New...
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OpenStar secures funding boost to build next generation research facility
A Wellington fusion energy start-up’s getting a major boost, with fresh funding to build a next generation research facility. The Government will lend up to $35...
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The Huddle: Should Wellingtonians be outraged here?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 4 February, 2026, unemployment's at a 10-year high but Brad Olsen from Infometrics says it's...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a recovery story in today's unemployment figures
On the face of it, the unemployment figure out today is not good. It’s gone up, it's now sitting at 5.4 percent, a high we haven’t seen in almost 11 years. The last...
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Gold rush: Trade Me sees spike in users buying precious metals
Trade Me’s seeing a rush on gold and silver listings. Searches for both metals have surged on the site - and are now the second and third fastest-rising terms over...
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'Pumping': Hill's Hats owner on the rising popularity of Jackson St
An opinion piece in the Herald reckons Wellington's Cuba St has a rival for the title of the region's coolest strip. Lifestyle writer Joanna Wane says Petone's Jackson...
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AA Insurance declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater...
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Explained: What do the latest unemployment figures mean for economic recovery?
A warning we've been burnt by high hopes for economic recovery. Stats NZ data out today puts unemployment at 5.4 percent in the December quarter. The numbers were...
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Barry Soper: Is there bad blood within the Labour Party?
Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare announced he was leaving politics yesterday, but some speculate there's more to the story than that. New Zealand First's Shane Jones...
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Trump urges Republicans to 'nationalise' the vote
US President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to 'nationalise' elections and repeated his false claims of 2020 election fraud. He said Republicans should take...
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Dane Coles joins the panel to find a new All Blacks coach
Former All Black Dane Coles will sit on the panel charged with finding the coach to replace Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the 90-test veteran...
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Wellington sewage flood: Wellington Water head speculates as investigation underway
Repairs at Wellington's Moa Point treatment plant could take months, as raw sewage flows into the region's southern coastline. An equipment failure caused the outfall...
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Met Police reviewing claims Lord Mandelson sent Government information to Epstein
Fresh allegations have emerged linking former UK-US Ambassador Lord Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released files suggest Mandelson shared internal Government...
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RBA bumps OCR up to 3.85 percent amid inflation concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia started the year off with an increase set to impact mortgage holders. The RBA increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to...
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NZ wool prices seeing growth - report
Further lifts at the South Island wool auction in Christchurch indicate things are going well for New Zealand's wool sector. Wool has seen some notable increases...
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Explained: Are parental controls needed for social media?
Following the launch of Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, there's been debate over whether New Zealand should follow this example. Meta's Global Head...
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The Huddle: What's really going on between Henare and Hipkins?
Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Brigitte Morton and CTU economist Craig Rennie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't forget a Chippy-led Government comes with Green baggage
You know what that Labour and Green Party unity news conference at Waitangi today looked like to me? It looked like desperation. Parties don’t generally get other...
