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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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Peeni is harming Labour's chances at government
Seems to me that Peeni Henare's shenanigans in the by-election right now is exactly the kind of thing that Labour has to knock on the head, quick smart, if they...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 22 August 2025, Fonterra's agreed to one of the biggest ever deals in NZ business history. Chief...
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How will China benefit from what’s going on between Trump and Putin?
US President Trump and Russian President Putin have been deadlocked in negotiations around the war in Ukraine, leaving space for China to benefit from this pause. Asian...
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NZ Rugby Chair discusses the new SkyTV and TVNZ rugby broadcasting deal
SkyTV is set to broadcast every All Blacks’ game for the next 5 years, and TVNZ will broadcast all 93 of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) matches. Chair...
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SkyTV secure All Black’s games despite 16.5% profit drop
Sky TV have renewed their broadcasting rights to the All-Black’s games for another 5 years. This deal comes amid a slump in profit for SkyTV, with a 16.5% deficit...
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The Huddle: What does Sky's new broadcasting deal mean for viewers?
Tonight on the Huddle, sports reporter Nathan Limm and sports journalist Lavina Good join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. What does Sky's...
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Stricter safety measures rolled out in Australian childcare centres
Australia's introducing stricter measures across its childcare centres in efforts to better protect young children. CCTV cameras will be trialled at more than 300...
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Netanyahu accuses NZ of 'shameful' support of Palestine
Benjamin Netanyahu has called a number of western nations – including New Zealand – ‘shameful’ for their support of Palestine. These comments come as the NZ Government...
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Finance and Expenditure committee findings: Less obstructions needed for foreign parties
Parliament's finance and expenditure committee released the findings of its banking inquiry today, making 19 recommendations - 14 of which have cross-party support. It...
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Eric Menendez denied parole 36 years after parents’ murder
Erik Menendez has been denied parole 36 years after he confessed to killing his parents. He and his brother Lyle were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 for murdering...
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Fonterra reaches $3.8billion deal with French dairy giant Lactalis
Fonterra is confident farmers will vote to sell major brands like Anchor and Mainland. It's reached a deal to sell its consumer and associated businesses to French...
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Police Minister says new phone tracking system is in line with privacy code
The police minister has assured Kiwis that the new phone location technology will be used by emergency services appropriately. The Device Location Information...
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Explained: What is Tencent - and how is it doing so well?
While experts are weighing up the results of US-based tech giants, one Chinese company is dominating markets. Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate...
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Fonterra lifts farmgate milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS
Fonterra has increased its farmgate milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season to $10.15 per kg of milksolids from $10.00/kg, and has narrowed its forecast range...
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The Huddle: Do we need to appreciate what we have here?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David Seymour...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Richard Chambers just reminded us of how good we have it here
I'm gonna say thank you to the Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers, for maybe reminding us to be grateful for what we have. He gave an interview to the Herald...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 21 August 2025, no more embarrassing plane-breakdowns! Defence Minister Judith Collins tells...
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'It's all about timing': SkyCity reports 42 percent drop in profit
SkyCity is pushing forward with a new capital raise, after confirming a significant drop in profit. Underlying profit's plummeted 42 percent, according to new reports. Costs...
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Seymour claims Govt not cutting as many costs as ACT would
The ACT leader has promised less spending and fewer public servants. It comes after numerous redundancies in the public sector, following calls for efficient spending...
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'We've got to get the right equipment': Judith Collins on the Government's new multi-billion defence spend
The Defence Minister says it's important for New Zealand to have the right equipment as the Government unveils its newest defence spend. The Government is set to...
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142 jobs set to go following proposed Eves Valley Sawmill closure
There's belief the job losses at the Eves Valley Sawmill will have a significant impact on the area. Manufacturing company Carter Holt Harvey is proposing to close...
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Explained: Can workers be more open about their salaries?
Workers are now able to speak freely about their salaries, and it's got experts speculating about what this means for Kiwis. The House passed a new law last night...
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Barry Soper: Why has the Government put more into defence spending?
The Government's speaking about the importance of deterring threats, as it confirms a multi-billion dollar defence spend. It's investing $2.7 billion dollars for...
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Israeli PM Netanyahu launches criticism at Albanese
Tensions between Israel and other nations have escalated, with Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Australia's Anthony Albanese of 'betrayal'. Australia is standing by its...
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Auckland FC women's side set to start in 2027/28 A-League season
The entry of Auckland FC into the women’s A-League competition has been delayed for two years. It was confirmed on Thursday by the Australian Professional Leagues...
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Victim of Auckland pitbull attack speaks after incident
A pitbull launched itself from a moving vehicle and stormed into an Auckland jewellery store, injuring an employee during the incident. Auckland Council confirmed...
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UK inflation jumps to 3.8 percent
UK inflation figure rises in data just released, and it's prompted concerns among experts. The 3.8 percent rise in inflation over the 12 months to July this year...
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Explained: How did markets react to the OCR cut?
The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points to three percent today, but the markets still saw some surprises. Today's cut was divisive, with 2 of the 6 committee...
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The Huddle: Should Nicola Willis be worried?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr proven right?
The longer that this economic funk that we find ourselves in goes on, the more that Jarrod Kerr of Kiwibank is being proven right, isn't he? And we had a cut today...
