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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Protests against over-tourism taking place across streets of Europe
Large protests are held in Spain, Italy and Portugal calling for a curb on mass tourism - with Barcelona organisers telling demonstrators to bring water pistols...
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How have the markets responded to the Iran-Israel conflict?
Israel and Iran have been engaged in air strikes for several days now - and experts have wondered what the conflict could mean for the wider world. It's day three...
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The Huddle: Is this Government just Labour in a blue jacket?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Explained: Could AI be used to fill mental health backlog?
Amid an ongoing shortage in professional therapists, Kiwis are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their mental health issues. Minister...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: This Government's all talk, bugger all action
This morning, the Prime Minister was asked about the 2000 public servants that had lost their jobs. 2000 are out but 64,000 remain. Chris Luxon saw nothing wrong...
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Nicola Willis reveals whether she followed up with Neil Quigley after Orr saga
The Finance Minister made it clear she was unimpressed with the way the RBNZ handled public communication around Adrian Orr’s departure. Reserve Bank board chair...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 June 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Kiwis in Iran and Israel to get away from...
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'Good to have these options': Medical experts relieved following Pharmac u-turn
Doctors specialising in menopause have expressed relief following Pharmac's recent u-turn. Pharmac has announced it'll fund both the Estradot and Mylan brands of...
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Vaping reforms: Will retailers follow the rules?
There's questions over how well vaping regulations will be monitored. New rules come in tomorrow, including stricter advertising restrictions for vape retailers...
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Brooke van Velden addresses fairness concerns amid possible sick leave cuts for part-timers
Workers may soon be eligible for different amounts of sick leave based on the hours they work. This morning, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed the Workplace...
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Winston Peters outlines advice for Kiwis stuck in Iran and Israel
Winston Peters says the Government's providing the best possible advice to New Zealanders in Iran and Israel. This afternoon, the Foreign Affairs Minister called...
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Thomas Coughlan: Is the Government looking to change up part-time sick leave?
Prime Minister Chris Luxon claimed today that changes were coming to existing sick leave terms. In 2021, Labour and the Greens doubled statutory sick leave from...
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese locks in first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump
Anthony Albanese is set to meet US President Donald Trump face-to-face for the first time at the G7 summit in Canada. It's expected Albanese will use these discussions...
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Auckland FC suffers 10-0 defeat to Germany's Bayern Munich
Auckland FC has suffered a brutal defeat to Germany's Bayern Munich. The German side were absolutely ruthless on Monday morning in Cincinnati, with a 10-0 thumping...
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'No consideration': Greyhound Racing NZ fights back against Government plan for savings
New Zealand's greyhound racing industry is set to close from July next year - but Greyhound Racing NZ doesn't want to pay for the incoming shutdown. Recently released...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 June 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 June 2025, Israel has launched an attack on Iran, but international relations expert Al Gillespie...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Speed is of the essence for the Air India crash investigators
Let me tell you about my colleague Kylie's reaction to that Air India plane crash last night. She was in bed. She was playing on her phone as you do, and the news...
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Mark Crookston: The National Library to dispose of half a million books
The National Library wants to destroy half a million unwanted books from its collection. The library says most of the titles have not been issues for the last 20...
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Riot police deployed after third night of riots in Northern Ireland
Police have been attacked with fireworks, bottles and bricks as disorder erupted in Northern Ireland for the third night. The worst of the violence took place in...
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Growing number of companies listing on stock exchange - report
After a couple of dire years, a growing number of companies are listing on the relevant stock exchanges. An IPO is a key source of funding for companies, and investors...
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Fieldays 2025: Farmers feeling hopeful at this year's event
It's all go at Fieldays 2025, and the Country's Jamie Mackay is taking it all in. Farmers are in a better mood as primary export figures soar - and business is booming. Jamie...
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GDP speculation: What do experts predict?
The GDP for Q1 is set to drop next week - and experts are feeling confident about the state of the economy. Predictions from economists claim figures will pick up...
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The Huddle: Is there a way we can turn the fertility rates around?
Tonight on The Huddle, Maxim Institute researcher Thomas Scrimgeour and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Concerns raised as prison populations set to grow in the coming years
The Corrections union is sounding the alarm on prison capacity. The Ministry of Justice projects the prison population will increase 36 percent by 2035 to more...
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UN issues warning over declining fertility rates
According to new data from the United Nations, fertility rates are on the decline and families are getting smaller. The cost of living, job insecurity and housing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 June 2025, the future of Aukus has been thrown into doubt. Dr Michael Fullilove from the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Can we trust another word out of Neil Quigley's mouth?
I don't enjoy saying what I'm about to say because personally I quite like Neil Quigley, but I think that he needs to quit as the chair of the Reserve Bank - simply...
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Wellington ratepayers facing significantly higher water bills - report
There's skyrocketing water charges on the way for Wellingtonians in coming years. An average Wellington household's water bill tops $2500 a year. Indicative council...
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Explained: Will Trump want to abandon the AUKUS security pact?
The Trump administration is unlikely to scrap its defence pact with the UK and Australia. The Pentagon says it's looking over the deal, to ensure it meets the President's...
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'Cost-neutral': Kainga Ora head defends price of carpeting state homes in NZ wool
Kainga Ora's staying tight-lipped on how much it'll cost to carpet state homes in Kiwi wool. The Government's mandating using woollen fibres in new homes where appropriate...
