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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Reports claim Prince Andrew has not paid rent on Royal Lodge for over 2 decades
Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his Royal Lodge for more than two decades, according to a new release by The Crown Estate. The release of this tenancy agreement...
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'3/10': BusinessDesk expert weighs in on Labour's new Future Fund
Labour unveiled their first major policy a year out from the 2026 election, and it's prompted mixed reactions from experts. Some have lambasted the proposed New...
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Alliance Group votes to move forward with Dawn Meats deal
Partially selling one of New Zealand's largest meat companies should give it much-needed capital, according to some. Farmer shareholders of Alliance Group voted...
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The Huddle: Is the Public Service Commission really out of line?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day, and more! Should...
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Revealed: What's the extent of the damage following the Amazon outage?
Problems with Amazon's cloud services in the US have been felt around the world. Thousands of websites and apps were affected by an outage during the night, including...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Labour knows how bad their policy idea is
I think it's fair to say, don't you think, that Labour's first policy has been a flop? It's been panned by pretty much everybody worth listening to or worth reading. I...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 October 2025, former attorney general Chris Finlayson is not on board with the Government's...
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'Inappropriate waste of public funds': PSA calls for probe into ads against Thursday's mega-strike
The Labour Party says there needs to be a probe into the Public Service Commission posting ads about Thursday's mega-strike. About 100,000 workers in health and...
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Sweet Home Aotearoa: Six60 launching country and roots festival in Matakana
Six60 have unveiled a new country and roots music festival in Matakana, which is set to take place this January. The 'Sweet Home Aotearoa' festival line-up will...
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'Dragging on': Sports Minister reveals why he's stepping in on Netball NZ-Taurua saga
Sports Minister Mark Mitchell has outlined why he feels it was time for the Government to step in with the ongoing Netball New Zealand v Dame Noeline Taurua saga. The...
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Former Attorney-General raises concerns over Marine and Coastal Area Amendment Bill
Questions have been raised regarding the Government claim over changes likely to make it harder for Māori to claim customary marine titles. The divisive Marine and...
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Barry Soper: Recapping an 'oops' moment from Chris Hipkins
An unexpected Labour policy announcement was a bit of a shock for leader Chris Hipkins today. Health spokesperson, Ayesha Verrall revealed the policy in an op-ed...
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Trump and Albanese talk defence, trade, and AUKUS
Reports indicate the US is pushing ahead with the AUKUS deal, with Australia getting nuclear powered submarines from the US. President Donald Trump's held talks...
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Labour's Willie Jackson urges Govt to freeze Netball NZ's funding
The Netball New Zealand v Dame Noeline Taurua saga is beginning to gain traction inside the halls of Parliament. Labour MP Willie Jackson is urging Sports Minister...
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Road workers reporting increase in abuse by frustrated drivers
A survey of roadworkers has found many face routine abuse, attacks, and some are even purposely hit by cars, according to new reports. The survey, which was run...
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Louvre heist: Investigations launched into high-profile robbery
A rare daylight robbery has been executed at the world's most visited art museum. Items of 'incalculable' value were stolen in a seven minute heist at the Louvre...
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Significant class action against ANZ set to progress
A multi-million-dollar class action against ANZ New Zealand over historic disclosure obligations looks likely to go ahead. ASB earlier this month settled its part...
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Revealed: How did markets react to the inflation data?
Recent Stats NZ data shows annual inflation hit three percent in September - the upper limit of the Reserve Bank's target range. This has sparked mixed reactions...
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The Huddle: Is Labour's Future Fund a good idea?
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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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Has Andrew really lost enough here?
Well, even I didn't expect Prince Andrew to lose the use of his titles that fast. It was about 5pm on Friday afternoon that I said that he would lose them - and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 October 2025, inflation is up three percent - driven by large increases to electricity and...
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Minister Chris Bishop warns tolls likely for Roads of National Significance
Drivers are likely to have to cough up for travelling on the Government's Roads of National Significance. NZTA's board has endorsed the investment cases for all...
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Met Police set to investigate claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser
Prince Andrew allegedly asked a police officer to 'dig the dirt' on his accuser before the publishing of a now infamous photograph of the two. Andrew's given up...
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New Zealand’s first elite sports school to open in 2026
New Zealand's first-ever specialised elite sports school is set to open its doors next year, giving future athletes a space to study while building their sports...
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Future Fund: Labour's Hipkins says policy designed to grow NZ wealth
More investment in New Zealand businesses is Labour's announced goal in a policy released today. It's modelling the Future Fund off the existing Super Fund, to be...
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Economists hopeful worst of inflation behind us - report
There's belief from some economists that inflation's peaked, and it's all downhill from here. It reached 3 percent in the year to September - up from 2.2 percent...
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Barry Soper: Should we be worried about inflation?
Recent data shows inflation reached three percent in the year to September, and it's prompted concerns about the economy. Stats NZ figures out today show the rate...
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Victoria Premier insists Melbourne CBD is safe amid stabbings, protests
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan has stated Melbourne is perfectly safe, despite some recent incidents coming out of the city's CBD. Two police officers were hospitalised...
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Kiwis, Kiwi ferns victorious at Go Media stadium
Coach Stacey Jones is lauding the Kiwis' defensive resilience in their 24-18 Pacific Championships league win over Toa Samoa. The Kiwi Ferns won a 22-20 thriller...
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'Unfortunate': Tangaroa College principal highlights safety concerns surrounding uniforms
South Auckland's Tangaroa College has asked students to cover uniforms in public after videos of student brawls surfaced. Tension between students at Manukau schools...
