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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Keir Starmer claims work needs to be done to keep US-Iran ceasefire going
The UK's Prime Minister says there is a lot of work to do to make the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hold. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says shipping...
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What does Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing mean for the US economy?
President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy. Warsh's confirmation...
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Concerns raised as farmers running low on fuel amid shortage
Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The US and Iran have reached a two-week...
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Global uncertainties set to impact outlook for Kiwi farmers - report
New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are set to see strong returns for the 25/26 season, but there's global factors impacting the outlook. Concerns have been raised...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What did Jacinda's latest testimony really tell us?
Jacinda Ardern is back in the news after transcripts of her behind-closed-doors testimony to the Royal Commission were published by the New Zealand Herald today. While...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 9 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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The Huddle: Did the Royal Commission need to investigate Jacinda Ardern further?
Tonight on the Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the...
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Revealed: Which cars topped the 'worst to own' lists?
Consumer NZ says ongoing mechanical problems put Fords to the top of its list of the worst cars to own. The US brand produced the two least reliable cars - in its...
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Why are more Kiwis drinking iced coffee?
Flat whites are out and iced coffees are in - and there's a wide range of factors behind this change. Cafes across the nation have noticed an uptick in younger customers...
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'Widely under-reported': Netsafe raises concerns over impact of sextortion
The alarm's being raised on sextortion, and ways young people can get help. A Coroner's found an 18-year-old took his life hours after sharing intimate images with...
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'Very unclear': Concerns raised over fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Questions have been raised over whether both parties are serious about achieving a ceasefire in Iran. The pause appears shaky - with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz...
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Barry Soper: Tensions remain in the Middle East
Donald Trump says all US forces in the Middle East are staying in place and loading up until a 'real agreement' is reached. The two-week ceasefire announced yesterday...
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Albanese claims Lebanon should be included in US-Iran ceasefire
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of the world leaders calling for Lebanon to be included in the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Both...
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Who's set to lead NZR's high-performance overhaul?
New Zealand Rugby needs a new face to lead its high-performance system, and there's plenty of speculation about who it might be. New reports indicate former Black...
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'Don't know why it's been dragged out': Public Transport Users Association on the rollout of contactless payments
There's hopes other regions can catch up to Wellington, on contactless public transport payments. The council decided to leap-frog the national ticketing system...
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Prime Minister Starmer to head to Persian Gulf following ceasefire update
Iran and the US have accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's travelling to the Persian Gulf to help shore-up the...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: What could the Middle East conflict do to inflation?
The Reserve Bank says it's still unclear what today's Iran ceasefire announcement - and resulting dramatic fall in oil prices - mean for New Zealand. The central...
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Explained: How have markets reacted to the ceasefire deal?
Both US President Donald Trump and Iran have portrayed the last minute ceasefire deal as a victory for their nations. The nations accepted Pakistan's proposal to...
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AI seeing growing use as employment tool, expert reveals
AI is taking up a significant role in New Zealand's employment operations, and one Kiwi company has opened up about the process. Employment Hero, which specialises...
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The Huddle: Why haven't schools responded to the SMART tool?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following discussion...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Trump's won the battle, but will he win the war?
You might not like Donald Trump’s boorish ultimatums or his threats to end a civilisation but it worked, didn’t it? Iran backed down with 90 minutes to spare. The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 April, 2026, we talk to a Middle East correspondent about whether the ceasefire between...
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Iran-US ceasefire: Expert warns shipments through Strait of Hormuz will still face risks
A supply chain expert says ships won't immediately return to normal frequency through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the US have accepted Pakistan's proposal to...
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Australia's smallest town goes up for sale
The two residents of Australia's smallest town have decided to sell up and move on. Cooladdi is a nine-hour drive west of Brisbane, and the new owner will be expected...
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'Highly uncertain': Reserve Bank Governor on the Middle East conflict driving up OCR
The Reserve Bank says there are still plenty of unknowns, after today's Iran ceasefire announcement and resultant oil price drop. It's held the Official Cash Rate...
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'The real test': Concerns raised after US, Iran confirm temporary ceasefire
It remains an open question if Iran will continue to toll ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with moves to reopen the critical shipping lane. Iran and the...
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Barry Soper: Will the Americans accept the US-Iran agreement?
Some mixed messaging on a ceasefire being worked through by Iran and the US, that quickly sent global oil prices below $100USD a barrel. Both countries have accepted...
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'It's a start': What could the temporary US-Iran ceasefire lead to?
The White House is considering in-person talks with Iran - hours after Donald Trump pulled back his threats to obliterate the country. The US President says he's...
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Ameliaranne Ekenasio reveals no contact with Silver Ferns since exit
Former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio says she has not had any contact with the national side’s management since making herself unavailable for selection...
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'No intention of using it': School principal voices concerns over SMART framework
Less than 60 percent of schools have adopted a new assessment and reporting policy, and many have no intention of using it. SMART launched in February, replacing...
