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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Cyber attacks continue to impact major European airports - report
Some airports are handling cyber chaos better than others, as technical issues at major European airports continue for a third day. Dozens of flights are being delayed...
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Explained: How did the markets react to the GDP shock?
Last week's GDP data prompted disappointment from many - but how did the markets react? GDP figures show a worse dip in the economy than economists and the Reserve...
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Genesis Energy strikes new deal with BT Mining to supply coal for Huntly Power Station
Genesis Energy has struck a two-year deal with New Zealand mining company BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of coal to its Huntly Power Station. The deal equates...
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The Huddle: Can the Government win the economy narrative back?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Fast track isn't fast enough
So fast track has a problem - it's not fast enough. Eight months in, only two projects have been approved. The mining in Taranaki is still undergoing consultation....
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'Spades in the ground': Govt promises significant boost to the construction sector
Nicola Willis says there's been a clear message to all ministers - we don't want the billions recently allocated for infrastructure sitting in Government bank accounts. A...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 22 September 2025, Australia, the UK and Canada have officially recognised the state of Palestine......
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New Zealand’s amateur football league draws millions in offshore betting - report
New Zealand's national football league has attracted the attention of offshore gamblers, raising alarm among sport integrity experts. New data shows $212 million...
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Senior doctor's union voices concerns with Health NZ calling in ERA
The senior doctor's union is criticising Health New Zealand's decision to call in the Employment Relations Authority to sort out pay talks. Around 6000 doctors and...
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'Significant': Education Minister on the new Government package for school infrastructure
There's more funding for schools to do jobs like painting and fixing gutters as part of a $413-million-dollar package in accelerated Government investment. Education...
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Explained: What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
One expert has offered clarification around what recognising Palestine as a state means, ahead of New Zealand's decision. Canada, the UK, and Australia have now...
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Azaria Howell: Will New Zealand move to recognise a Palestinian state?
New Zealand's yet to finalise its position on recognising Palestine, despite recent moves by our key allies. Chris Luxon says Cabinet's expected to make a final...
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Australia aims to send message by recognising Palestinian statehood
Australia's joined the UK, Canada and others in recognising Palestinian statehood. Anthony Albanese says unified recognition is important - and three of the Five...
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'Significant achievement': Lawson achieves career-best finish at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Formula One driver Liam Lawson continues to rev in the right direction. He's finished a career-best fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen...
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Expert issues warning as Govt looks to roll out digital drivers’ licences
There'll be no need to carry a physical drivers' licence with the Government's plan for digital alternatives. Digital Services Minister Judith Collins wants to introduce...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: The GDP numbers are the fault of the Reserve Bank, not Nicola Willis
How is it that we are having a conversation today about whether Nicola Willis needs to quit her portfolio because of yesterday's shock GDP number? This is crazy. ...
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China's economy continues to slow despite exports to growing markets
China's economy continues to slow down after months of decline, and retail sales and industrial production are at their lowest levels of the year. Falling property...
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'We've got the mental edge': Former Black Fern on upcoming game against Canada
Canada is the last obstacle between the Black Ferns and the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham. The teams will clash tomorrow morning for the third time in the...
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The Huddle: Will the Black Ferns go all the way to win the world cup?
Tonight on the Huddle: Sports commentator Andrew Gordon and One News sports reporter Kate Wells join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. The...
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Predatory parking companies cause concern among Kiwis
Concern over predatory parking companies after a man got a ticket for being in a park for eight seconds. Christchurch man Bailey Smith won his case in the Disputes...
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Electronically-monitored bails used to explain rise in absconders
The rising number of people on electronically-monitored bail is being used to explain a surge in absconders. Figures released to Newstalk ZB through the Official...
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Willis shouldn't resign, but changes must happen says former Finance Minister
Ruth Richardson does not want to see Nicola Willis resign. But the Former Finance Minister is calling on the current Minister to take a chainsaw to certain areas...
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Senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis and New Zealand's GDP
Former finance minister Roger Douglas has called for current finance minister Nicola Willis to resign. He says that the decrease in the country’s GDP is not in...
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Senior law lecturer on media suppression over Tom Phillips case
A law expert thinks an injunction suppressing key details in the Tom Phillips case will be difficult to keep in place. Media and authorities have been suppressed...
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Trump praises 'special relationship' between UK and US during state visit
The US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and fly-pasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald Trump's attending a state banquet at Windsor...
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US Federal Reserve moves to cut interest rates for first time since December
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time since December. It's a 0.25 point drop, much lower than US President Donald Trump wanted. Sam...
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Federated Farmers labels ECan's nitrate emergency a 'political stunt'
Federated Farmers has been quick to label Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency as a 'political stunt'. ECan recently carried a motion...
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Westpac upgrades OCR call following GDP drop
The GDP drop has sparked concern among experts, and it's prompted many to update their economic outlook. GDP's fallen 0.9 percent in the June quarter - much further...
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The Huddle: Did Jimmy Kimmel deserve to get sacked?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
