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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UK council elections set to boost Farage's reform party
Voters across the UK are set to vote for a new lawmaker, councillors and mayors in the coming days in the local elections. This local election is predicted to favour...
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Ukraine and US sign new minerals deal after two-month delay
The US has signed a deal with Kyiv to share profits from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral reserves - after months of tense negotiations and an infamous meeting...
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Unemployment data: Will the numbers go higher next week
The next set of unemployment figures are due to be released next week - and speculation indicates they'll go up even higher. Unemployment was sitting at 5.1 percent...
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The Huddle: Do we agree that some ministries need to be scrapped?
Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We have bigger concerns than prisoners not voting
Now, I've done a bit of an exercise today. I started reading the news this morning, and I was really quickly struck by how many opinion pieces and comments of outrage...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 1 May 2025, the Health Minister has called striking doctors back to negotiating table. Doctors...
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Air New Zealand unveils new emissions standards to meet 2050 targets
Air New Zealand wants to tap into more sustainable aviation fuel - to meet net zero emissions by 2050. It's aiming to cut well-to-wake jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions...
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Vaping found to be linked to lung disease, study shows
New research has confirmed there is an unmistakeable link between vaping and irreversible lung disease. The study published by Johns Hopkins University tracked 250,000...
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Green Party unveils new scheme promising to create thousands of 'green jobs'
The Greens are revealing parts of their alternative budget - set to cost about $8 billion over four years. It's calling for a Ministry of Green Works, a Government...
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'We need a team talk': David Seymour proposes cutting down minister numbers, portfolios
ACT's leader says now is a good time for the Government to think about its organisation. David Seymour wants a limit on Cabinet Minister numbers - with none outside...
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Striking doctors urge the Government to examine how they fund healthcare sector
The senior doctor's union says a pay increase offered in negotiations with Health New Zealand doesn't seem to have changed. About 5,000 senior doctors have been...
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Thomas Coughlan: Simeon Brown calls doctors to come back to the negotiating table
The Health Minister is making it clear he's not criticising doctors over pay - but their union. More than $5,000 senior doctors in the Association of Salaried Medical...
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Mushroom poisoning trial: Patterson's estranged husband takes the stand
The estranged husband of killer-accused, Erin Patterson, has taken the stand today - revealing a series of texts. Patterson's charged with murdering his parents...
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Indian Panthers suspended for remainder of NBL season amid allegations
The Indian Panthers are out of the NBL basketball competition for the foreseeable future. The NBL commission has suspended the overseas first-year entrant amid claims...
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Market study into domestic flying not best way to drive competition - CommComm
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will not be formally putting the cost of flying under the microscope. Rangitata MP James Meager has suggested the Government...
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Explained: Was Meghan Markle using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to?
Meghan Markle has copped some backlash after new reports claim she was using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to. Sources close to the Duchess of Sussex say...
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New reports indicate Trump tariffs are staring to impact corporate earnings
US earnings season has started up again - and new reports indicate Donald Trump's tariffs are starting to bite. Companies across the US have reported shipping from...
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Reserve Bank buys up more foreign currency assets
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is continuing to buy foreign currency assets to give it more firepower, should it need to intervene in the market during a crisis. The...
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The Huddle: Should financial literacy be taught in schools?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar 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: Will Nicola Willis' tight Budget go far enough?
I want to talk a little bit more about Nicola Willis’ tight budget - I haven’t changed my position from yesterday and I'm impressed at how little she’s giving herself...
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Whakapapa Holdings CEO says new DoC concession will help skifield's future
The future has been secured for Whakapapa skifield after DoC today granted a 10-year concession. Whakapapa Holdings has signed up to run the Whakapapa skifield on...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 April 2025, KiwiRail's announced the Aratere will be retired this year, leaving us with...
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'Doesn't touch the sides': Expert issues warning as Nicola Willis plans to slash spending in Budget 2025
Nicola Willis is looking to further rein in Government spending in next month's Budget - but one expert has warned it won't go far enough. The Finance Minister is...
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'Not good enough': Expert calls for inquiry after mental health patient commits second killing
There's belief a man who killed a second time after being found insane after a killing more than two decades ago shouldn't have been released. RNZ has revealed...
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Wellington City Council reaffirms support for 16-year-olds voting in local elections
A Wellington City Councillor says he's not holding his breath on 16-year-olds getting the vote. The Council has reaffirmed its support for letting them participate...
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Budgeting, taxes and money management set to be focus of latest curriculum update
Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory...
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Cook Strait ferry Aratere set to be retired ahead of Picton port upgrade
Interislander is reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet from three to two. The Aratere will retire when demolition begins on its decaying dock - late this year or...
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Thomas Coughlan: It's the end of the Aratere ferry
Interislander's Aratere is heading towards its final journey - as work is underway to get rid of the Cook Strait ferry's decaying dock. Infrastructure is needed...
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Trump marks first 100 days back in office with lengthy speech
US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term - and he spoke to party faithful at a gathering in Michigan. He spoke of his achievements...
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Indian Panthers NBL game postponed amid payment issues
Indian Panthers CEO Parveen Batish has admitted players were unpaid while appearing for the franchise in basketball's NBL. League officials say they're considering...
