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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The Huddle: Do we think Luxon's safe in his seat?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Barry Soper: Who was right about Luxon's political future?
Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction. National MPs aren't revealing details...
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'Handbrake': Survey reveals how Iran conflict has impacted business confidence
The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter. Only a net 1 percent of firms expect...
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'There are improvements that can be made': Expert unpacks forecasting tech following Wellington floods
Assurance MetService gave the most notice possible before yesterday's flash flooding in Wellington. The record breaking 77-millilitre an hour deluge inundated the...
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London commuters set to be impacted by incoming Tube strikes - report
London Underground services are set to face significant disruptions, as the first of two 24-hour strikes by some Tube drivers begins. Members of the Rail, Maritime...
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Microsoft unveils plan to digitally upskill over 200,000 Kiwis
Microsoft has today announced it will double its existing AI and digital skilling commitment in New Zealand, with a plan to train up over 200,000 Kiwis by 2028. The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 April, 2026, Christopher Luxon wins a confidence vote on his leadership at the National Party...
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Auckland-based wool company played key role in Artemis II mission
Auckland-based company Lanaco had its EcoStatic air filters on board the Artemis II mission, NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years. The filters were also on...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: You've got to respect Chris Luxon's courage
Well, blow me down - they had a leadership vote in caucus, called by Chris Luxon himself, and he survived. Good on him for doing that. That is exactly what I said...
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Waitoa’s free water supply set to end as Fonterra factory changes happen
The small Waikato township of Waitoa is losing its long-term access to free water. The local Fonterra factory is ending its more than 40-year old arrangement to...
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Economist issues warning for June quarter after CPI hits 3.1 percent
Inflation's already looking vulnerable, with the reality of worse economic blows still to come. Figures out today showed annual CPI unexpectedly held at 3.1 in...
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Thomas Coughlan: Have more people voiced concerns with Luxon's leadership?
The Prime Minister says he'll comment no more on speculation about his leadership - calling it a media soap-opera - after saying his job's safe. Chris Luxon delivered...
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NRL limits contact in training in bid to reduce head injuries
In a major safety move, the National Rugby League has capped contact in training in a bid to reduce injuries including concussion. Reports reveal all 17 NRL and...
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'Unfortunate': Police reveal several North Island retailers have been caught selling nangs
Police have carried out sting operations to crack down on illegal sales of nitrous oxide for recreational use - known as nangs. Five retailers across the North Island...
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Prime Minister Starmer faces scrutiny over Mandelson saga
UK Prime Minister Starmer is fighting for his job as he faces MPs to explain the sacking of the top civil servant in the UK Foreign Office. It follows the revelation...
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Middle East conflict: How have markets reacted to the 'fractious' ceasefire news?
US President Donald Trump's accused Iran of completely violating its ceasefire agreement - with the Strait of Hormuz closed again. Iran's fired shots at ships in...
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The Huddle: Should Chris Luxon be worried about tomorrow?
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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'No silver bullet': Consumer NZ unpacks risks of possibly breaking up supermarket duopoly
New Zealand First is heading into the election with a plan to break up the supermarket duopoly. If re-elected, the party's promising to split Foodstuffs into two...
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'That work takes time': Nicola Willis raises concerns over NZ First bid to break up supermarket duopoly
The Finance Minister has raised some concerns over NZ First's bid to break up the supermarket duopoly. NZ First has announced that if re-elected, it will split...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 April, 2026, we ask the MetService's head of weather news how they got the forecast so wrong...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I can't tell you what's going to happen to Luxon tomorrow
Obviously, what everybody in politics is talking about today is what’s going to happen at the National Party caucus meeting in Wellington tomorrow morning, regarding...
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Insurance Council says communities need 'certainty' on climate protections
Experts are wondering who will foot the bill for protecting or moving communities threatened by climate change. The Insurance Council is among advocates pushing...
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Auckland Transport reporting positive results from flexi-stop trial
A fresh idea in Auckland aims to make rides on public transport safer and easier. AT is trialling the flexi-stop system on bus route 18 - between the city and New...
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Fuel crisis: Minister Erica Stanford explains relief efforts aimed at rural schools
Temporary fuel support is being funnelled into keeping rural schools up and running. The Education Minister's speeding up replacing diesel boilers for up to 70 schools. Our...
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'The nature of thunderstorms': MetService expert defends lack of Wellington weather warnings
MetService is defending the lack of warning in Wellington, before it was battered by torrential rain and flash flooding early today. Karori man Philip Sutton hasn't...
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Barry Soper: Relief is on the way for rural schools
Isolated and rural schools are next in line for help with the fuel shock. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced they'll put $37 million dollars into speeding...
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Viva Energy warns of lower Geelong output following fire
Australia's Viva Energy warned it expects its Geelong refinery to produce diesel and jet fuel at around 80 percent of capacity in the short term. The refinery caught...
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Chiefs beat out Hurricanes 22-17
The Chiefs have beaten the Hurricanes 22-17 in extra time to leap into top spot on the Super Rugby ladder. There's been two boil-overs across the ditch, with the...
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'A sad situation': Ruapehu mayor on the weekend flooding that impacted the region
Care for locals in a King Country town isolated by floodwater over the weekend, with some forced to evacuate. A State of Emergency still applies for Ruapehu's Ohura...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Put your hopes away for Moana Pasifika
I know there’s a suggestion that maybe - just maybe - Moana Pasifika can be saved. But do yourself a favour and don’t waste your time hoping for it because I think...
