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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Growing calls for inquiry into Andrew's Royal Lodge rent deal
There's growing calls to investigate Prince Andrew’s residence at Royal Lodge, with MPs in the UK expressing clear interest in an inquiry. Keir Starmer has indicated...
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Explained: Why are 'quality stocks' trading at a cheaper level?
'Quality stocks' such as healthcare companies are trading at their cheapest level relative to the market in decades. This is taking place while market concentration...
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Revealed: What does the extreme weather in the South Island mean for farmers?
MetService says the strong winds that battered the South Island and lower North are now easing - but there are still a few things to keep an eye on. Red wind warnings...
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Expert reveals how being 'woke' can be good for businesses
More and more businesses are rolling back sustainability initiatives and DEI requirements, but one expert says it still pays to be progressive. The Net Zero Banking...
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The Huddle: Does home economics need to go?
Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do we still need home economics on the NCEA curriculum?
I have to be honest with you, because it's been a little while since I sat in the home economics class in Tuakau College - so there is a fair chance that my experience...
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'Uneasy': Law expert weighs in on US forces blowing up alleged drug trafficking boat
US forces have struck another vessel alleged to be carrying drugs, this time in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Reports claim two on board the vessel were killed...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 October 2025, teacher union negotiator Liam Rutherford disagrees with Heather's notion that...
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Housies: New investment platform aims to help Kiwis get on the property ladder
Kiwis will be able to buy a share in a house for as little as $100 with a new investment platform launched today that promises to break down the barriers to home...
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'Not ready': Independent children's monitor reveals why more kids in state care face harm
A disproportionate number of children in state care face harm when returned home. Oranga Tamariki's annual report shows an overall increase in abuse or neglect in...
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'Heartened': NZEI spokesperson on the responses to today's strike
Both sides of an education pay dispute claim they were always open to negotiations. The mega-strike is winding down after some 100,000 health workers, teachers,...
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Barry Soper: Tributes flowing in for Jim Bolger
Memories were shared of Jim Bolger as a devout Catholic, masterful farmer, family man and exceptional leader. Colleagues and family shared remembrances of the former...
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Sussan Ley walks back call for Kevin Rudd to resign as US ambassador
Over in Australia, Opposition leader Sussan Ley has walked back hear earlier comments calling for Kevin Rudd to resign as US ambassador. Ley earlier suggested Rudd...
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Jason Holland steps down from All Blacks coaching role
All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland will finish up in the role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season. Holland confirmed his decision...
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Research confirms Ozempic reduces risk of strokes and heart attacks
New research has confirmed Ozempic reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks by 20 percent - even in patients who weren't severely overweight to start with. The...
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Prince Andrew's future at Royal Lodge in jeopardy
Prince Andrew’s future at Royal Lodge is in doubt after the collapse of a business deal that was intended to provide a financial lifeline. The deal would have allowed...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why has the Govt changed the climate disclosure rules?
The Government is more than halving the number of entities that need to make climate-related disclosures. It has proposed to only require listed issuers with market...
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Revealed: Are we in an AI bubble?
More financial experts have raised concerns about an AI bubble - and what it could mean for the wider economy. Multiple AI companies are attracting the attention...
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The Huddle: Did anyone care about the climate disclosure rules?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is our climate overhype coming to an end?
There's yet another, frankly welcome, sign that the world's climate overhype may be over, or at least correcting. The latest is that the Government has announced...
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Air NZ announces unexpected profit downgrade amid leadership changes
Air New Zealand says it now expects to make a first-half loss of about $30 million to $55 million, before tax. It's just provided a trading update to the NZX. The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 October 2025, Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche airs his frustrations ahead of...
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Concerns raised as Govt scraps climate-related disclosures for KiwiSaver funds
A fund manager says Kiwis deserve to know the impact of their investments. The Government plans to scrap annual climate disclosures for KiwiSaver funds, and raise...
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Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics
A Kiwi company is investing in drone boats able to be used for defence - on home shores and beyond. Robotics company Syos has acquired Tauranga business Bay Dynamics. Syos...
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Concerns raised as more measles cases reported in NZ
There's growing worries measles is spreading undetected through the country. Three new cases in Manawatu and Nelson were announced yesterday, bringing the total...
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'Avoidable': Public Service Commissioner speaks ahead of Thursday's mega-strike
The Public Service Commissioner is suggesting unions are striking to get it out of their system. At least 100,000 workers in health, education and public service...
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Barry Soper: What can we expect ahead of Thursday's mega-strike?
The Public Service Commissioner's again sounding a negative note over New Zealand's major health and education strike tomorrow. About 100,000 union members across...
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Putin-Trump meeting shelved after negotiations turn sour - report
Plans for a second Trump-Putin meeting to discuss the Ukraine war have been shelved, days after they were proposed. Last week, Trump said he and the Russian president...
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Silver Ferns: High Performance Sport NZ foots bill for independent review
High Performance Sport NZ has quietly footed the bill for an independent review and player wellbeing support in the Silver Ferns' camp amid the ongoing Dame Noeline...
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Is it worth ditching gas for electricity? Master Plumbers head weighs in
With gas prices going up all over the country, there's debate over whether households should make the switch to electricity. Contact Energy recently revealed it's...
