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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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Prince Harry met with unexpected family support at Invictus Games event
Prince Harry received support from two of Princess Diana's siblings during his Invictus Games engagement. The Duke of Sussex attended the Invictus Games Foundation’s...
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Quarterly results season: How did the US and Europe hold up?
The US and Europe have posted several quarterly results - and this season has been labelled 'spicy' and volatile by experts. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds unpacks...
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AgriZeroNZ invests millions into US start-up producing 'methane vaccine'
AgriZeroNZ, the joint venture fast-tracking emissions reduction tools for Kiwi farmers, has put up millions of dollars in the race for a 'methane vaccine'. The company...
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The end of cash? More banks phasing out ATMs
It's looking increasingly likely that cash is getting phased out. More and more banks have removed their ATMs, and Australia's Macquarie Bank made headlines over...
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NZ braces for power shortage ahead of expert's warning
The nation is grappling with worsening power and gas shortages - in line with one expert's warning. In September 2023, Enerlytica director John Kidd warned of power...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 9 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 9 May 2024, Transpower's warning Kiwis to reduce their electricity usage to avoid power cuts...
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The Huddle: Should we have seen the power shortfall coming?
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and ZB host Tim Beveridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Transpower...
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'Worthwhile': Employment expert approves of work seminars for beneficiaries
An employment expert says compulsory work seminars for beneficiaries will make them more employable. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston announced...
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Marketing expert slams 'shocking' Woolworths competition stuff-up
Thousands of people have been caught up in Woolworths whoopsie. The supermarket wrote to winners of a promotion, awarding them 4000 reward points - which equals...
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Finance Minister Willis promises 'meaningful but modest' tax cuts ahead of Budget 2024
The Finance Minister has promised Kiwis will benefit from meaningful tax cuts in this year's Budget. Nicola Willis gave a preview speech to the Hutt Valley Business...
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'We're all being vigilant': Transpower issues warning ahead of tomorrow's cold snap
Transpower is reminding people to avoid unnecessary power use. The grid operator is asking consumers to reduce electricity use between 7am and 9am tomorrow. An unseasonal...
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Sydney man arrested after stabbing woman in gym car park
Over in Sydney, a man's been arrested after a woman was stabbed in a gym car park. It's believed the man and the woman were in a brief relationship before the attack,...
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Barry Soper: Which Kiwis aren't getting a tax cut?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is still committed to giving Kiwis their promised tax cuts. Willis unveiled a preview of this year's Budget and promised 83 percent...
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NZ Rugby launches bid to bring Richie Mo’unga back from Japan
New Zealand Rugby have expressed a desire to bring Richie Mo’unga home early from his Japanese contract with Toshiba, which ends in mid-2026. Scott Robertson’s elevation...
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'A travesty': Social Justice Aotearoa calls for inquiry into Alan Hall's wrongful conviction
A petition's been handed to Parliament calling for an inquiry into Alan Hall's wrongful conviction. Hall spent 19 years in prison wrongly convicted of murdering...
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Passport outage causes delays at UK airports
Airports across the UK were all impacted by an outage at passport e-gates, causing subsequent delays. The outage at e-gates left staff at several airports manually...
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Questions raised over the Port of Tauranga's future
Questions are being raised about the future of the Port of Tauranga. This comes off the back of Auckland mayor Wayne Brown confirming the Port of Auckland's land,...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: ANZ, BNZ bosses appearing hesitant to follow RBNZ insurance advice
One expert has noticed New Zealand's biggest banks don't seem to be rushing to get more information about the insurability of the properties they lend against. The...
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Cambridge scientist reveals possible signs of life on distant exo-planet
One Cambridge scientist may have gotten us one step closer to discovering life on other planets. Professor Nikku Madhusudhan came across dimethyl sulphide gas on...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 8 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 May 2024, the man wanted in relation to the Ponsonby shooting has been found dead in Taupo....
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The Huddle: Will we learn the truth about the Ponsonby shooting?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Genesis Energy increasing coal imports, cites dwindling gas supply and increased demand
Genesis Energy has confirmed they plan to resume buying coal amid reduced gas supplies and increased consumer demand. The company claims it needs to invest in a...
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'I have to follow the law': RMA Minister Bishop says dilapidated Wellington buildings can keep heritage label
The dilapidated Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington will keep their heritage label - for now. RMA Minister Chris Bishop has rejected a last-minute move to remove heritage...
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Government's school lunch scheme prompts concerns from educators
There's reservations about the Government's new school lunch scheme. Associate Education Minister David Seymour has unveiled a programme he says will continue feeding...
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Proposed electoral law changes could benefit right-leaning Governments, expert claims
A constitutional law expert suggests changing rules on enrolling to vote could benefit the current Government. A report by the Auditor-General's found pressures...
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'A bit of a mystery': Detective Inspector investigating aspects of Sunday's Ponsonby shooting
Police say Sunday's shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road is still a bit of a mystery. 33-year-old Robert Sidney Horne was killed by 31-year-old Killer Beez member,...
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Barry Soper: There's more desperation for gas
The Government says the country's low gas production is threatening our energy security. Figures released by the Gas Industry Company show there was a 12.5 percent...
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Trump hush money trial: Stormy Daniels delivers 'graphic' testimony
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels has described her alleged affair with Donald Trump - in graphic detail. She's taken the stand today as a key witness in the former...
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NZ Rugby's board would be forced to reapply under new governance proposal
NZ Rugby's entire board could be forced to reapply under a new governance proposal - regardless of how this month's general meeting plays out. On May 30, NZR will...
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Manual cars likely to go extinct within the next five years - report
New research indicates manual cars will be phased out within the next five years. The number of new manual cars being manufactured has halved within the last six...
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