Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
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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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UK hit hard by holiday weekend heatwave
Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom over the weekend, with experts warning of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout...
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Infratil sees strong full year result thanks to recent investments - report
Infrastructure investor Infratil has made a strong full year result. This was driven by investments in Australasian data centre business CDC and United States renewable...
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Rabobank tips record milk output, strong 2026-27 payout - but warns of uncertainty
Rural lending specialist Rabobank expects the 2026-27 dairy season to be another strong one for farmgate milk prices, but says rising inflation will take its toll. After...
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The Huddle: Will new regulations bring down power prices?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 26 May, 2026, PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons on MPs about to get a 2 percent pay rise...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The MPs need to take one for the team on cuts
Here’s a PR tip for the coalition Government: if they want to win support for their ongoing budget cuts - which affect some of the poorest people in this country...
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'Responsible': Mayor Wayne Brown defends 7.9 percent rates increase for Auckland
Auckland's mayor says says residents shouldn't be complaining, with the council set to deliver its biggest-ever rates hike. Councillors voted to back Wayne Brown's...
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Napier man fires 500 paintballs at boy racers after months of disruption
A father in Napier was fed up with boy racers keeping the household awake for months on end - and he eventually took matters into his own hands. In February, he...
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Winter wellness: Research shows pets impacted by seasonal illnesses
The winter season can bring chills, sniffles and seasonal illnesses - and not just for humans. The cold weather and drier indoor air has been found to impact pets...
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'They're a start': Electric Kiwi CEO weighs in on new regulations for big four gentailers
There's hesitation around moves to beef up regulations guiding electricity gentailers. From July, the big four gentailers mustn't give their retail arms better deals...
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'Sour taste': Public Service Association condemns pay rise for MPs
MP perks won't be reined in, at a time the Government's tightening the belt elsewhere. Two percent salary rises in July will give MP's $181,000, Cabinet Ministers...
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Barry Soper: Do MPs need a pay rise?
MPs are set to receive a pay rise from July of about 2 percent. The base salary for the MPs will increase to $181,200, while Cabinet ministers will get $327,100,...
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Second 'ISIS bride' group set to return to Australia
A second group of women and children linked to the Islamic State are expected to arrive back in Australia tonight. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed seven...
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's Warriors career draws to a close following ACL rupture
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has played his last NRL league game for the Warriors, following confirmation of an ACL rupture. The club veteran limped from the field during...
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Expert issues warning as more people utilise AI in court
There's concern over legal material generated by artificial intelligence. The Supreme Court has issued warnings AI-generated filings may not necessarily be correct...
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Turkish police storm offices of opposition party
Police stormed the offices of Türkiye's main opposition CHP party, concluding a long-running standoff. Supporters had barricaded the courtyard entrance with buses...
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Explained: Are the markets pricing in an OCR increase?
It's a big week for the economy, with the next OCR announcement set to be unveiled this coming Wednesday. Markets are expecting the Reserve Bank to leave the OCR...
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Cruise ship visits continue to drop - report
Cruises are being scaled back further next summer season, with ports already feeling the pinch. Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows the North Island will...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 May, 2026, Energy Minister Simeon Brown explains how the Government's going to help businesses...
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The Huddle: Why is Labour spending more time on media training than policies?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What does Auckland FC's victory say about ambition?
We've got to start this week talking about that Auckland FC win on Saturday night. Did we not discuss on Friday's show the need for us in this country to be more...
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'Water off a duck's back': Nicola Willis addresses comments made by Barbara Edmonds
Some more leaked audio has gotten the Labour Party in trouble, with MP Barbara Edmonds apologising for off-colour comments directed at the Finance Minister. The...
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Greyhound racing: 70 dogs could be flown over to race in Australia after ban kicks in
Greyhound Racing New Zealand's boss says perspective's needed, as the agency considers flying dogs to Australia. The sport's formally banned in New Zealand from...
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'We're very excited': Warriors confirmed for 2027 Anzac Day clash at Eden Park
The country's biggest stadium will host arguably the Warriors' biggest home game of the season. Eden Park will play host to next year's ANZAC Day match, after Mount...
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'A grift': Far North district councillor raises concerns over sovereignty agreement
ACT-aligned councillor Davina Smolders is spreading claims the Far North District Council plans to sign agreements ceding sovereignty to five iwi. She previously...
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'Significant reduction': Energy Minister says supply shortage behind new gas transition scheme
The Government is introducing a new scheme that will make up to $1.2 billion of bank loans available to help businesses reduce or eliminate their dependency on gas. The...
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Barry Soper: The Govt's new gas scheme will help Kiwi businesses
A new initiative will make up to $1.2 billion of bank loans available for businesses, to enable them to reduce or eliminate their dependence on gas. $48 million...
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Queensland MP calls for shark cull following recent attacks
Queensland MP Bob Katter has called for a shark cull following the death of a fisherman in a suspected shark attack in Far North Queensland. The attack came just...
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'Fantastic': Auckland FC celebrate historic A-League victory
Auckland FC are celebrating hard, after they managed to snag a historic A-League title. The team's midfielder, Cam Howieson, scored the decisive goal in the grand...
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'Building a winning culture': Stuart Nash reveals why he's made the switch to NZ First
Former Labour Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash says he's found his true home in New Zealand First. He's contesting the Napier electorate for the party this election...
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