Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
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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Donald Trump set to arrive in UK for second state visit
US President Donald Trump is set to make his second state visit to the UK, and he's due to arrive in a matter of hours. Trump is expected to visit Windsor Castle...
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Fed Farmers concerned Environment Southland creating extra stress for farmers
Jason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers has raised concerns over Environment Southland’s 'heavy-handed' approach to compliance. Herrick says these standards...
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The Huddle: Should the Government be worried following recent poll?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Māori Party...
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Carter Holt Harvey looks to close Tokoroa-based plywood manufacturing plant
There's concern South Waikato's Tokoroa is facing another factory closure, with more than 100 jobs on the chopping block. Carter Holt Harvey is looking at closing...
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Less and less customers purchasing NZ-sourced products - report
The influence of the New Zealand-made label appears to be decreasing as more consumers prioritise price. Wattie's is ending some of its contracts with Hawke's Bay...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does buying NZ-made ever work?
First of all, can I start by offering an apology to TVNZ? I gave them a bit of grief last night for starting the news bulletin with the peaches, but it turns out...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 16 September 2025, Labour leader Chris Hipkins on a new poll that shows just how many Kiwis...
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'Don't quite see the sense of it': Former Te Pāti Māori co-leader on Ferris’ controversial comments
A former Māori Party leader says he can't make sense of MP Tākuta Ferris' controversial race comments. Ferris posted a photo of Labour volunteers stating their ethnicities...
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RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals more Kiwis are blaming current Govt for economic troubles
Chris Hipkins says Kiwis are starting to see things are going backwards under the current Government. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals more voters blame...
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Ruapehu mayor launches petition designed to save Chateau Tongariro
Ruapehu's mayor is hoping to reach out to investors to save the historic Chateau Tongariro. A petition with over 15,000 signatures was presented to MPs in Wellington...
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'Amazing': Athletics NZ CEO on Geordie Beamish's historic victory
Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metres steeplechase at the world championships in Tokyo, making history in New Zealand track. He's the first Kiwi to secure a running...
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Barry Soper: Govt announces crackdown on international adoption laws
New Zealanders will no longer be able to look to adopt children from overseas and bring them home from this week. The Government's Adoption Amendment Bill's been...
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Prime Minister Albanese makes defence agreement with Papua New Guinea
Australia and Papua New Guinea will agree to defend each other in the event of a military attack as part of a new defence agreement set to be signed. Prime Minister...
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Eden Park review prompts divided reactions
There's division among Aucklanders over whether more events should take place at Eden Park. The Government's set to review the current regulations impacting the...
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Expert calls for additional changes to adoption laws amid overhaul
There's growing pleas for broader changes to adoption laws before an international ban lifts. The Government's looking to suspend some international adoptions until...
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Madeleine McCann: Prime suspect refuses police interview
The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has refused to be interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives before his release. Christian Brueckner, a convicted...
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Latest data reveals NZ economy still shrinking - report
New data suggests New Zealand's economic turmoil is far from over. New economic data from Stats NZ prompted BNZ to increase its estimate of the size of the contraction...
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Spark and One NZ launch realtime mobile outage service
A new service has been launched that's designed to show mobile network outages in real time. The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spark and One NZ,...
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'Disruptive': Nicola Willis voices concerns with protesters chained outside her electorate office
Nicola Willis has responded to protesters chained to the outside of her Johnsonville electorate office. The group of Christian leaders want an urgent timeline from...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The All Blacks may have picked the wrong captain
Are we sure that Scott Barrett should be the captain? This is the thing that I've been thinking about for the last two weeks watching the games, it's what struck...
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The Huddle: Do we need the Eden Park investigation?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 September 2025, Health NZ is backtracking its 24/7 visitor policy after a huge backlash. Al...
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Tourism Minister confirms public will be consulted as Govt looks into bringing more events in
More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting the number...
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'We want to see them act': Christian leaders call for urgent action from Govt on Gaza
A group of Christian leaders who have chained themselves to Nicola Willis' Johnsonville electorate office are vowing to stay there overnight. They want an urgent...
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NZNO voices relief as Health NZ reviews hospital visiting hours expansion after feedback
Relief from the nurses union over Health New Zealand's decision to review a hospital visitor hours expansion. The agency was intending to introduce a policy allowing...
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Barry Soper: Can the Government bring more events to NZ?
The Government's running its eyes over rules for big events at Eden Park - hoping to attract more money to Auckland. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Government...
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Australian Government pledges to spend $12 billion on expanding AUKUS
The Australian Government is set to pour $12 billion into a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility in Western Australia in a bid to speed up the delivery of AUKUS. The...
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'What happened?': Speculation grows following All Blacks loss to Springboks
Kiwi rugby fans are speculating about what's changed after the All Blacks got trounced in their second test against South Africa. The 43-10 result in Wellington...
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Flamingo co-founder blames 'lack of regulation' on e-scooter accidents
ACC claims for e-scooter injuries have almost doubled since 2020, with the number expected to continue increasing. They cost taxpayers almost $14.5 million in 2024...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 12 September 2025, the big protest across the Harbour Bridge in Auckland has been called off...
