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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Passengers on cruise ship with deadly hantavirus required to quarantine amid outbreak
Weeks of uncertainty, over an outbreak of deadly hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship travelling the Atlantic. Three people have died, with other cases confirmed and...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: What sealed Craig Stobo's departure from the FMA?
A new test case for the standards of political neutrality expected in the public service. Craig Stobo has resigned as chair of the Financial Markets Authority, after...
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Infratil's shares up following latest data centre deal
CDC Data Centres – half owned by infrastructure investor Infratil – says it has secured the largest data centre contract in Australia’s history, a 555 megawatt deal...
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The Huddle: Do we agree with the new NZ citizenship test?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The BSA sealed its own fate
Well, blow me down - I did not think that Paul Goldsmith had the courage or the inclination to do something as bold as actually scrapping the Broadcasting Standards...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 6 May, 2026, we talk to Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith about the axing of...
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ASB set to launch their own Sharesies-style app
ASB is set to launch their own answer to Sharesies with their new app. ASB Share Central will include a mobile app and desktop platform, and it will allow Kiwis...
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'Nothing radical': Minister Brooke van Velden on what migrants can expect from NZ citizenship test
The Minister for Internal Affairs says an incoming multi-choice test for those seeking citizenship shouldn't be a barrier for people seeking to become a New Zealander. The...
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How can people keep native wildlife safe from pet cats?
Pet cats are good at catching and hunting wild animals, but there's been concerns raised over what this means for the safety of our native fauna. It's good for...
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Middle East conflict: Is unemployment set to get worse?
There's hopes the Iran war won't bring a big bump in unemployment. Stats NZ data shows the rate reached 5.3 percent in the March quarter, down from 5.4 percent in...
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'The world's moved on': Minister Paul Goldsmith on the BSA getting scrapped
The Broadcasting Standards Authority's not long for this world, with Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith announcing today it'll be scrapped. He says...
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Barry Soper: Scrapping the BSA will save the taxpayers money too
The Broadcasting Standards Authority is being binned, and the Government's moving to let media companies regulate themselves. The Authority was established in 1989...
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US officials look to maintain Iran ceasefire - report
Donald Trump's refusing to say what will constitute a breach of the Iran ceasefire - telling reporters they'll find out. The US President said he's making 'tremendous'...
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Is Kanaloa Rugby throwing Moana Pasifika a lifeline?
Consortium Kanaloa Rugby, a group pitching to save the disbandment of the Moana Pasifika Super franchise, claims to have the necessary backing to take over the licence. However,...
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'Overwhelmed': Parenting Place expert on the new social media course designed to help parents
Spark and Parenting Place have launched an online course designed to help parents navigate social media. New research has revealed over one third parents feel out...
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Speculation grows over Keir Starmer's future as Labour leader
There's growing speculation over Keir Starmer's future as Labour leader - especially with the local elections looming. Labour faces losing more than 1,800 council...
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'Not a surprise': Australia's Reserve Bank lifts OCR to 4.35 percent
Australia's Reserve Bank has lifted the country's Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, to 4.35 percent. The move was expected by economists and financial markets,...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, we hear from Local Government Minister Simon Watts on an ultimatum to councils...
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'Not mucking around': Minister Simon Watts on the Govt's plan to fast-track regional council reform
The Local Government Minister says a pathway's been made for councils to fast-track reform - because they're raring to go. The Government's announced councils...
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Barry Soper: Did the local councils need the extra push?
The RMA Reform Minister says simplifying our councils is a crucial part of changes to Resource Management. The Government's today announced a fast-track amalgamation...
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Alice Springs murder: Accused suspect remanded
A 47 year old Australian man accused of killing a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs has been remanded in custody. Jefferson Lewis was due to appear by video link...
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Don Tricker to return to NZ Rugby at the end of the year
Don Tricker will return to New Zealand Rugby on a permanent basis as the governing body's high performance director. He'll start in November, once he's finished...
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'Challenging': New survey reveals state of dialysis services across Australia and NZ
Half of all renal services nationally are operating above capacity, with Auckland services operating at 150 percent. According to the Australian and New Zealand...
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Hantavirus outbreak confirmed on Atlantic cruise ship
Three people have died as a result of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the WHO. The outbreak was reported aboard...
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Middle East conflict: What could Donald Trump's latest announcement do to the markets?
Donald Trump has floated the idea of the US guiding neutral ships out through the Strait of Hormuz, and it's made an impact on the oil markets. The Brent oil price...
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'We made a conscious decision': Erica Stanford pushes back on draft curriculum concerns
Critics of the Government's new draft curriculum have raised concerns that it's skipped over some key areas, and the Education Minister is looking to clear things...
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The Huddle: Is there a gender issue in politics?
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is being a 'strong woman' really such a problem?
Judith Collins has two weeks left as an MP and she’s given an exit interview to Audrey Young at the New Zealand Herald in which she says people don’t like strong...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026
A health education expert says draft new curriculums don't address mental health - we get a response from Erica Stanford. You'll find out what TVNZ will charge you...
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'It's going to be tight': Minister Chris Bishop hopeful Cook Strait ferry costs won't blow out
There's some concerns about cost blowouts on the new Cook Strait ferries, but Minister Chris Bishop isn't too worried. A Treasury briefing from September warned...
