Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4pm-7pm Weekdays
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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Sky TV Boss Sophie Moloney on receiving Deloitte CEO of the Year
Sky TV's Sophie Moloney was named CEO of the Year at last night's Deloitte Top 200 Awards. In 2025 Sky secured a multi-million dollar rugby rights deal, and acquired...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is taking long summer breaks a cause for concern?
Here's a question for you... is our summer holiday too long? Are we going to the beach and staying away from the office for too long? There's a chap called Toss...
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'Brilliant relationship': UK Correspondent on the German president's royal visit
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier is currently visiting the UK, marking the first UK state visit by a German head of state in decades. "The overriding two...
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The Huddle: Are New Zealand's summer breaks too long?
Tonight on The Huddle broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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'New normal': Former Facebook Australia New Zealand CEO chats looming social media ban
Next week a social media ban for anyone under-16 will take effect in Australia. Some Meta accounts have already been deleted as the deadline looms. Former Facebook...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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PPTA president Chris Abercrombie on secondary school teachers agreeing to pay deal
Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) members voted to accept the Governments recent pay offer, officially bringing an end to the striking... for now. The settlement...
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Senior political correspondent Barry Soper on Kapa-Kingi's day in court
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Expelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was...
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Forsyth Barr retail analyst on IKEA's projected market presence
Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA opened in Auckland today with a more mild turnout than expected. But, as customers are expected to flock to the new store...
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Australian correspondent on keeping gas in the country and the rising tobacco black-market
Australia has announced plans to force gas companies to keep more fuel onshore. The Labor Government is set to announce an east coast gas reservation scheme in...
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'Realistic and pragmatic': Retirement Village Residents Council on Government shake up
The Government announced some changes to retirement villages today following thousands of submissions. The changes aim to support residents by giving the villages...
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UK Correspondent on Bank of England warning of a "sharp correction" in the value of major tech companies
Former Prince Andrew will get to stay in the Royal Lodge for another year, but likely won't receive compensation for the early termination of his lease. A shipment...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coster did nothing wrong, but still had to go
In the end, I think Andrew Coster had to go. Look, you realize he's won a big victory today, don't you? Cause it's a big admission from the Public Service commissioner...
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The Huddle: Andrew Coster, school lunches, and WOFs
Tonight on The Huddle Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Andrew...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday...
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'A person of integrity': Sir Brian Roche on Andrew Coster's resignation
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from his position as CEO of the Social Investment Agency following an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA)...
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Leo Molloy fined $23K by Veterinary Council for breaching name suppression
In 2021 retired veterinarian and ex-mayoral candidate Leo Molloy was convicted for knowingly publishing a name in breach of a suppression. In a forum on the NZ Premier...
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Barry Soper on the Treasury's review of state asset ownership
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan grills David Seymour on the school lunch debacle
Accusations of mouldy school lunches from Haeata Community Campus has caused much back and forth between principal Peggy Burrows and Deputy Prime Minister David...
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'There is no compromise': US Correspondent on Venezuela, Sabrina Carpenter, and Putin
Grammy award winning popstar Sabrina Carpenter has slammed the White House after using her song 'Juno' in a video of immigration raids. She called the video 'evil...
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50% of Kiwi's have an out of date WOF or registration
An estimate from vehicle admin app Bonnet puts half of New Zealanders behind on their WOF or registration. Bonnet CEO Steph Kennard told Heather du Plessis-Allan...
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Wayne Brown defends annual $235 million operating cost for City Rail Link
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown defends his annual $235 million operating cost calculation for the City Rail Link as scepticism arises. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan,...
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'He's an individual actor': University of California political analyst on doing business in Trump's America
University of California professor and political analyst Dan Schnur talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the realities of doing international trade with the US in...
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"Clearly had a lack of integrity": Mark Mitchell on police culture amidst Andrew Coster inquiry
The woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming scandal has called for an inquiry into Police culture. Commissioner Richard Chambers denied that the Police have...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government should not fund Ozempic
The big health news today is that the WHO is essentially calling for the funding of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic for people who would otherwise not...
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UK changes jury trial rights to solve backlog of 80,000 cases
The UK Government has announced plans to restrict the right to a jury trial in England and Wales to solve a backlog of 80,000 cases. Serious crimes like murder and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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The Huddle: What is the solution to pesky e-scooters?
Tonight on The Huddle host of Q&A and Saturday Mornings Jake Tame and Iron Duke Partners managing director Phil O'Reilly joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Australian correspondent chats Ozempic warnings following possible suicidal thoughts link
Australia’s drug regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has added two new safety warnings about mental health and contraception for people taking...
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Barry Soper says there is no racism in NZ Police 'at all'
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper chats to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the Andrew Coster inquiry, and Tamatha Paul calling for the defunding...
