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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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...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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'Golden boy' to 'brass boy': Barry Soper addresses Simeon's arbitration threats
Health Minister Simeon Brown was met with booing at the senior doctors' annual conference before accusing doctors of "crossing an ethical line" and threatening...
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The Huddle: Should Sky have moved the rugby to avoid cricket clash?
Tonight on the Huddle: NZ Herald Sport Reporter Nathan Limm and Sports Journalist Nicky Styris join Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. The...
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ACT proposes a big change to the surcharge ban
In July the Government announced a ban on surcharges on credit card payments in-store from May 2026 at the latest. ACT is attempting to block this ban by allowing...
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Report recommends a dedicated government minister for organised crime
The final report from a ministerial advisory group on organised crime recommends the urgent implementation of it's proposed solutions. This includes a dedicated...
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Calls to strip Andrew of titles following latest email scandal
There's growing calls to strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles after more incriminating emails surfaced. Andrew reportedly told convicted child sex offender Jeffrey...
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Revealed: How does Amazon plan to take over the grocery market?
Amazon has been scaling up its same-day grocery delivery services across cities all over the US. It's looking to expand to 2,300 US cities by the end of the year,...
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The Huddle: Should we be worried about where these new ferries are coming from?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Thomas Scrimgeour joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Former Prime...
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Govt cuts to emissions targets welcomed by farming community
The Government unveiled new emissions targets this week, and members of New Zealand's farming community have welcomed the move. 2050 methane targets were slashed...
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Sean Plunket pushes back as BSA claims jurisdiction over online comment
Broadcaster Sean Plunket isn't going down without a fight, as our broadcasting watchdog claims jurisdiction over his online-only company The Platform. The Broadcasting...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 October 2025, senior political correspondent Barry Soper and former Finance Minister Ruth...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will the BSA have to back down on this?
Listen, I don't know how much most people will care about the drama that's unfolding with the BSA. Obviously here in radio world, we do, because these people are...
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Concerns raised as Chinese military-linked yard to build new Cook Strait ferries
Concerns have been raised over the Government's new choice for a ferry-builder. Guangzhou Shipyard International will build and deliver two new Cook Strait ferries...
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GrabOne liquidation: Will businesses still honour vouchers?
There's no guarantee businesses will honour unredeemed vouchers from GrabOne, which has gone into liquidation. The online deals website won’t be issuing refunds...
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Gloriavale leaver opens up on 'discipline' techniques amid ongoing investigation
A Gloriavale leaver is recalling the confronting impact of child discipline practices used in the sect. Police have issued two formal warnings to the community...
