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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Turkish police storm offices of opposition party
Police stormed the offices of Türkiye's main opposition CHP party, concluding a long-running standoff. Supporters had barricaded the courtyard entrance with buses...
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Explained: Are the markets pricing in an OCR increase?
It's a big week for the economy, with the next OCR announcement set to be unveiled this coming Wednesday. Markets are expecting the Reserve Bank to leave the OCR...
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Cruise ship visits continue to drop - report
Cruises are being scaled back further next summer season, with ports already feeling the pinch. Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows the North Island will...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 May, 2026, Energy Minister Simeon Brown explains how the Government's going to help businesses...
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The Huddle: Why is Labour spending more time on media training than policies?
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 - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What does Auckland FC's victory say about ambition?
We've got to start this week talking about that Auckland FC win on Saturday night. Did we not discuss on Friday's show the need for us in this country to be more...
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'Water off a duck's back': Nicola Willis addresses comments made by Barbara Edmonds
Some more leaked audio has gotten the Labour Party in trouble, with MP Barbara Edmonds apologising for off-colour comments directed at the Finance Minister. The...
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Greyhound racing: 70 dogs could be flown over to race in Australia after ban kicks in
Greyhound Racing New Zealand's boss says perspective's needed, as the agency considers flying dogs to Australia. The sport's formally banned in New Zealand from...
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'We're very excited': Warriors confirmed for 2027 Anzac Day clash at Eden Park
The country's biggest stadium will host arguably the Warriors' biggest home game of the season. Eden Park will play host to next year's ANZAC Day match, after Mount...
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'A grift': Far North district councillor raises concerns over sovereignty agreement
ACT-aligned councillor Davina Smolders is spreading claims the Far North District Council plans to sign agreements ceding sovereignty to five iwi. She previously...
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'Significant reduction': Energy Minister says supply shortage behind new gas transition scheme
The Government is introducing a new scheme that will make up to $1.2 billion of bank loans available to help businesses reduce or eliminate their dependency on gas. The...
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Barry Soper: The Govt's new gas scheme will help Kiwi businesses
A new initiative will make up to $1.2 billion of bank loans available for businesses, to enable them to reduce or eliminate their dependence on gas. $48 million...
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Queensland MP calls for shark cull following recent attacks
Queensland MP Bob Katter has called for a shark cull following the death of a fisherman in a suspected shark attack in Far North Queensland. The attack came just...
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'Fantastic': Auckland FC celebrate historic A-League victory
Auckland FC are celebrating hard, after they managed to snag a historic A-League title. The team's midfielder, Cam Howieson, scored the decisive goal in the grand...
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'Building a winning culture': Stuart Nash reveals why he's made the switch to NZ First
Former Labour Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash says he's found his true home in New Zealand First. He's contesting the Napier electorate for the party this election...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are we surprised by the latest Andrew trade envoy files?
Is there any real surprise in what we've learned from the latest Andrew trade envoy files? So, we've found out Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor got the job as the UK trade...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 22 May, 2026, $35 million from the Government and more donations coming in. St John's chief executive...
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US and Middle East correspondent says US support of war is 'slipping very dramatically'
A vote in the House of Representatives was heading towards a resolution that would require President Donald Trump to come to Congress for formal approval for his...
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Retail NZ CEO says Wegovy, tourists, and South Island to thank for 6% spending increase
New Zealand saw a 6% spending increase in retail last quarter with the South Island overtaking the North, likely due to farming and tourism. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn...
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Hato Hone St John CEO says $35M from government will improve response times
Health ministers Simeon Brown and Casey Costello have confirmed that the Government will give an extra $35 million to ambulance charities over the next four years. Hato...
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Customs Minister on the underwater crime-fighting robots set to protect our borders
NZ Customs has announced the introduction of robots that can be used to search underwater for drugs to help prevent illegal substances from entering New Zealand. "We...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: New kiwi music app Lume has what it takes to succeed - confidence
Tell you what I’m loving about this new, New Zealand-made music app that’s been unveiled: predominantly, it’s the confidence these guys have that this thing is going...
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Rachel Reeves fires back at petrol station heckler
Chancellor Rachel Reeves had to hit back at a heckler while trying to answer questions from the media at a stand-up. Reeves was announcing that a planned increase...
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Explained: What do latest Nvidia results mean for investors?
Nvidia, the world's largest listed company and a critical bellwether on the health of the AI sector, posted record first-quarter earnings on Thursday of more than...
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Zespri delivers strong 2025 season result - report
Zespri has improved its profitability by selling more fruit at a higher value, according to new reports. The grower-owned kiwifruit marketer released its full-year...
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The Huddle: Will the Government's social housing overhaul fix the issues in the system?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: New Zealand's corruption problem is growing rapidly
For anyone still labouring under the impression that New Zealand is an innocent little place like it was 50 years ago, those prison busts should absolutely shatter...
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Explained: What could SpaceX IPO filing mean for Elon Musk?
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to go public - allowing people to trade shares in the firm on the stock market. The initial public offering (IPO) on the US stock market...
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'Rough start': Napier mayor Richard McGrath enters new controversy from Youth Council
Leaders of the Napier Youth Council wrote to the chief executive of Napier City Council after a public event they attended, claiming Napier mayor Richard McGrath...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 21 May, 2026, Chris Bishop on a social housing overhaul that'll leave some people worse off. The...
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Dame Jools Topp's final message to NZ shared by twin sister Lynda
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