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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Pharmacy audit finds 1,200 prescription mistakes in one week
Following the death of a two-year old baby in Manawatū earlier this year Midland Community Pharmacy Group chief executive Pete Chandler co-ordinated an audit. The...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The talk of rolling Luxon is very real
Either Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is telling porkies, or he’s the most out-of-the-loop person in Wellington. His claim that there’s “no talk” of rolling Chris...
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Labour MPs claim they've got the numbers to roll Keir Starmer
Over in the UK, some Labour MPs claim they've got the necessary numbers to roll Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer's popularity has been declining and Reform remains...
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Nvidia's stock rises after higher-than-expected quarterly results
Despite growing concerns about the AI bubble, Nvidia's shown it won't be popping any time soon. The company's quarterly results have smashed expectations and it...
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Zespri forecasts record returns for the 2025/26 season
Zespri has issued its November forecast for the 2025/26 kiwifruit season, and it's predicting some solid results. At a per-hectare level, record returns are currently...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 20 November 2025, Education Minister Erica Stanford talks whether she's going to go further...
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The Huddle: Should people be allowed to stand up at concerts?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Transport Minister makes update on Govt's Roads of National Significance project
A promise the Government's working as quickly as possible on roading projects - but an admission some will take a long time. The Transport Minister says he's trying...
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'Cannot take on more costs': Andrew Little on why the Golden Mile got paused
Wellington's mayor says scrapping the controversial Golden Mile project would be relatively easy, but they want to act in good faith. Councillors voted 12-4 to hold...
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'Playing politics': Seymour fires back as Peters looks to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
David Seymour isn't impressed with New Zealand First's promise to campaign on repealing ACT's Regulatory Standards bill. The Bill passed last Thursday - supported...
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'So overdue': Feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy
The Government has officially recognised feral cats as pests and added them to the Predator Free 2050 list. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka described them as 'stone...
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'We do need to go further': Erica Stanford confirms she's looking into ERO recommendations
The Education Minister's not ruling out banning other digital distractions in schools. An Education Review Office report shows three-quarters of secondary school...
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Barry Soper: Could Bishop replace Luxon?
There's growing speculation Chris Luxon is at risk of being rolled ahead of the election, with Chris Bishop being touted as a potential replacement. An opinion...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Want to stand up at a concert? Go for it
I’ve got a possibly controversial opinion about standing up at concerts. Last night, I went to see Metallica. Incredible show - way better than I gave them credit...
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Meta to start shutting teen accounts ahead of Aussie social media ban
Australian teenagers have been warned their accounts of Facebook, Instagram and Threads will be shut down ahead of the country's incoming social media ban. Meta...
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Silver Ferns end UK series on high with 55-49 win
Pride from Silver Ferns interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie after completing their 2025 season on a high. New Zealand's overcome adversity to down England 55-49...
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Research shows water fluoridation found not to impact cognitive ability
A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn't reduce cognitive ability. The 40-year study found children who drank such water did slightly...
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UK Government to ban ticket reselling above face value
The UK Government has confirmed it aims to ban people from reselling tickets from live events to make a profit. Restricting ticket scalpers was one of the Labour...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why did the Government delay the insurance levy hike?
The Government is delaying hiking the levy most home owners pay via their private insurers to fund the Natural Hazards Commission until 2027. The $552 levy was supposed...
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Revealed: How has the economy processed the latest OCR update?
The Reserve Bank is set to reveal their latest OCR update next week, but experts aren't feeling too hopeful about the economy. GDP is down and the labour market...
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The Huddle: Are we convinced by Winston's ferry announcement?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Breakers proved why sport needs to stay out of politics
There would not be a drama today about the Breakers basketball team not wanting to wear the rainbow flag on their jerseys if the basketball league had stayed out...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Rail Minister Winston Peters says he's saved taxpayers more than two billion...
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More Kiwis facing financial strain ahead of Christmas - report
New data shows that more Kiwis will have to take on debt ahead of this coming Christmas season. A nationwide survey by MYOB showed 35 percent expected to feel financially...
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Govt to pause prescription of puberty blockers for some
No child will be able to start taking puberty blockers from December 19. The Government says the Ministry of Health has found a lack of evidence for the benefits...
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'Booming': Auckland businesses welcome Metallica concert boost
Auckland bars are heaving as Metallica prepares to rock Eden Park tonight - its first Kiwi concert in 15 years. About 40,000 visitor nights have been booked for...
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End of an era: Rotorua mayor welcomes end of emergency housing motels
Rotorua's mayor is overjoyed the era of emergency housing motels is over - with no families left in them. At its peak, more than 240 households were living across...
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'We've done the right thing': Winston Peters unveils new Cook Strait ferries
Winston Peters says logic has prevailed, as he confirms our new Cook Strait ferries are coming in under $2 billion dollars. The new Interislander vessels are expected...
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Barry Soper: It's unlikely the smokefree targets will be reached
The Smokefree 2025 goal was created in 2010 with the hope that fewer than 5 percent of Kiwis will smoke by 2025, but that's looking unlikely. The annual New Zealand...
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Explained: When will the Epstein files be released?
Donald Trump appears to have had his hand forced, over the Jeffrey Epstein files. A bipartisan bill compelling the Justice Department to release case documents...
