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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
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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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'Absolutely gutted': National's David MacLeod apologises after failing to declare candidate donations
National's MP for New Plymouth has been apologising after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. David MacLeod claimed $168,000 of donations from 2022 weren't...
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New Caledonia riots: Winston Peters provides update as first flight lands in Noumea
Winston Peters says multiple Defence Force flights will collect Kiwis from New Caledonia in the coming days. The first C-130 Hercules has touched down at Noumea's...
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Community providers expecting top-up following Government plan to diversify social housing
There's changes coming for social housing in New Zealand, off the back of a damning review of Kāinga Ora. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in diversifying...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: You don't have to applaud a politician
Judging by the list of the most popular reads on any particular website, it seems quite a few of us have now read the account of how rude the audience at the Ockham...
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Inquiry into infected blood scandal due to publish findings
The public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to publish its findings soon. Over 30,000 people...
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Fran O'Sullivan: It wasn't a hard-nose warning from ambassador Xiaolong
Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong has issued a warning to New Zealand over the prospect of joining AUKUS. In a speech delivered to the China Business Summit in Auckland,...
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What role should tikanga play in the rule of law?
There's been questions raised about the purpose of tikanga - and the role it should play in the rule of law. Senior King’s Counsel Gary Judd has filed a complaint...
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Barry Soper: Kāinga Ora is in an absolute mess
Housing agency Kāinga Ora has been found to be in a questionable state, according to new report. A high-level review of the agency has found the Department is under-performing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 May 2024, an inquiry into Kainga Ora has found the social housing system is not socially or...
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The Huddle: How can Kāinga Ora's issues be fixed?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A...
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'We have a job to do': Finance Minister Willis aims to tackle NZ's structural deficit in Budget 2024
The Finance Minster says credit agencies are still looking favourably on New Zealand, despite high debt levels. Treasury told the Government it was running a structural...
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Hospice NZ launches survey targeted at dying Kiwis
A world-first online survey is being presented as a chance to analyse how society treats those with limited time. Over 40,000 people die in New Zealand each year,...
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Warehouse Group board hopeful new leadership can get company 'back on track'
There's hopes a new boss will bring fresh energy to the struggling Warehouse Group. Independent non-executive director John Journee has been appointed interim chief...
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New Caledonia riots: Trapped Kiwi feels civil unrest has subsided - for the moment
A Kiwi stuck in riot-stricken New Caledonia says they're dealing with a wait-and-see situation. The Defence Force is standing by for French authorities to green...
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'Financial basket case': Housing Minister responds to damning Kāinga Ora review
The Housing Minister has responded to the 'mismanagement' impacting Kāinga Ora - and enacted some changes. A high-level review of the agency has revealed it's under-performing...
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Heather du Plessis Allan: We can't rule out asset sales
I think we’re about to find out whether this Government has got the cahones to make the tough calls that need to be made on one thing in particular: Asset sales.If...
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Over 500 arrested in Australian domestic violence crackdown
Over in Australia, NSW authorities have arrested at least 500 people for domestic and family violence offences. A four-day operation was carried out from Wednesday...
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Warriors break losing streak, defeat Panthers 22-20
The Warriors have snapped a four-game losing streak in league's NRL by posting a win over the three-time premier Panthers. Tuaupiki's try in the 71st minute tied...
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Mental Health Foundation urges Government to keep current relationship and sex ed guidelines in place
The Mental Health Foundation is appealing to the Education Minister to leave relationship and sexual education standards alone. Minister Erica Stanford says the...
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Full Show Podcast: 17 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 17 May 2024, flights in and out of New Caledonia have been delayed until at least Tuesday as...
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Who was behind the Slovak Prime Minister assassination attempt?
A man has been charged with attempted murder, over an apparent attempt to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico remains in a serious but stable...
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Putin needs China's support - but what's in it for Xi Jinping?
Vladimir Putin has arrived at Harbin, China’s ‘Little Russia’. He is visiting a China-Russia trade fair today to highlight the strong economic ties between the...
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The budget is less than two weeks away. What should we expect?
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. We’re two weeks away from the Budget, the deadline by which government agency chief executives...
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Has the Warehouse CEO left after falling on tough times?
The Warehouse CEO Nick Grayston has quit, effective immediately. The board is looking for a replacement, and Board Chair Joan Withers said fresh energy is needed....
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A-League match fixing scandal: If there’s four players, are there more?
The Wellington Phoenix will face the Melbourne Victory tomorrow night in the A-League semi-final. Meanwhile, the captain of Macarthur FC has been accused of paying...
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The Phoenix - on their way to the final?
Wellington's Sky Stadium is officially a sell-out for tomorrow’s A-League football semi-final between the Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. The Nix may make their...
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Coastguard to receive $63.6 million in funding
Coastguard and Surf Life Saving New Zealand will get an extra 63.6 million dollars in funding over the next four years. The money would be divided as $19m for...
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Nouméa airport closed: Air NZ's Hugh Pearce says people must be able to get there safely
Air New Zealand has confirmed Nouméa airport in New Caledonia is closed until Tuesday, as civil unrest continues. Air New Zealand says it will only resume services...
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Barry Soper: "Julie Anne Genter is laying it on with a trowel"
Green MP Julie Anne Genter has publicly promised her outburst will not happen again. The Rongotai MP is facing formal complaints after shouting in Mental Health...
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Nicole Rosie: NZTA Chief on Te Huia commuter train funding cut
Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland commuter train will continue to be funded by NZTA at reduced rate. Waikato councils will soon be deciding how they will help fund...
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