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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Revealed: Is the UK at serious risk of war with Russia?
Over in the UK, Chief of defence staff Sir Richard Knighton says war with Russia is at risk. Knighton says Russia is a growing threat to the UK, and the 'sons and...
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Food and fibre exports set to reach $62b next year
Food and fibre exports are set to reach a record $62 billion next year, up from the $60.4b record set this year. According to new reports, meat and wool revenue...
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The Huddle: What do we make of Ruth Richardson calling off the Nicola Willis debate?
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Trade Me marketplace hit with $138m write-down as revenue drops
Online marketplace Trade Me has been hit with a $138 million write-down of the value of its marketplace business unit. This comes as revenue continues to drop for...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Another fiscal result telling us what we already know
Well, of course you heard it here first last Monday - the surplus has been pushed out again. It's like waiting for Christmas when you're a ten-year-old, the whole...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 16 December 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends the state of the Government books,...
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'Decade of deficits': Economist raises concerns as surplus pushed out to 2029
Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update has painted a concerning picture for the Government books. It forecasted the deficit will peak at $16.9 billion dollars,...
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'Sceptical': Lawyer representing victims of former Russell McVeagh partner voices doubts
The lawyer representing victims of a former Russell McVeagh partner, whose behaviour helped ignite New Zealand’s #MeToo movement, says it’ll be up to clients whether...
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Auckland Council moves to scrap fortnightly bin collection trial
Auckland Council's trashing a plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collection - but the idea hasn't yet been removed from the picture. The trial would've included 10,000...
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Reports confirm Ahmed al-Ahmed in recovery after intervening in Bondi shooting
The Bondi hero who wrestled the firearm off a gunman has a long recovery ahead. Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed has catapulted to international fame for intervening during...
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'Achievable': Willis hoping for 2029 surplus following half-year update
The Finance Minister's still aiming for a surplus this decade, despite today's bleak economic news. Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows more delay...
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Ashes series: What can fans expect ahead of the third test?
A painful wait could be worthwhile for Nathan Lyon, if he rediscovers his form in the third Ashes cricket test starting tomorrow. The veteran off-spinner's been...
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Barry Soper: Parliament pays tribute following Bondi terror attack
Condolences and support from New Zealand MPs for Australia's Jewish community, after Sunday's terror attack. Parliament's held a moment's silence - marking the 15...
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Australian Govt unveils new gun laws following deadly Bondi shooting
The deadly Bondi Beach shooting, which saw 16 people killed and dozens more injured, has prompted the Australian Government to tighten up gun laws following the...
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'Disconnected': Minister Chris Bishop says new mega-ministry will tackle key issues
The Government's confident a planned mega-ministry, MCERT, will support RMA and Local Government reforms. It expects the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions...
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Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
Five people were arrested in Germany after they were suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. The group were detained...
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What does the Performance of Services Index slump say about the economy?
The BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index has slowed down, according to new data. Reports show it fell by 1.5 points to 46.9, sparking concerns about the...
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MTA voices concerns with proposed changes to Warrant of Fitness scheme
The Motor Trade Association is coming out against proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness scheme. Under the proposal, the first WOF on a light vehicle would...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Here's the worst part of the Bondi Beach terror attack
This terror attack in Sydney is what everyone else has been saying it is: absolutely horrific. Antisemitic terrorism. Sadly, this type of attack is happening and...
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The Huddle: Do we need to increase film subsidies?
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! There...
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Nicola Willis says plan to surplus will be outlined in half-year update
The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectations. Experts...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 December 2025, the ripple effects of the shocking Bondi terror attack are being felt far and...
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'No immediate threat to NZ': Assistant Police Commissioner explains why police boosting presence after Bondi attack
Police are assuring the public there's no immediate threat of a terror attack in New Zealand. They're bolstering their presence around Jewish sites after the targeted...
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'We've got to be realistic': NZ Film Commission responds to Cameron concerns
The Film Commission says bringing more film projects to New Zealand isn't as simple as hiking subsidies. Oscar-winning director James Cameron released his third...
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KidsCan welcomes positive feedback over school lunches scheme
A nod of approval for the KidsCan school lunches scheme. A Ministry of Education ECE report shows consistent near 100 percent satisfaction scores for reliability,...
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Explained: What do we know about the shooters behind the Bondi Beach attack?
Details are emerging about the gunmen behind last night's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured after the shooters...
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Barry Soper: Is surplus going to be pushed out further tomorrow?
The Prime Minister's tempering expectations ahead of the Government's books opening this week. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be unveiled tomorrow...
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'Shock, horror': Investigations to continue into motive following Bondi attack
Investigations are set to continue into the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach - including the killers' motives. A father and son opened fire on some 1,000 beachgoers...
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Tom Blundell to return to Black Caps for third West Indies test
Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hall has been pushed out for a fit-again Tom Blundell in the Black Caps squad for the third test against the West Indies starting...
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'Reeling': Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair responds to deadly Bondi Beach attack
Security has been boosted around Jewish places of worship and gatherings following last night's deadly attack at Bondi Beach. Two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of...
