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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'Relief': Trump decision to drop NATO tariffs welcomed
Greenland remains on edge - even after Donald Trump has ruled out tariffs on NATO countries and military force to seize the Arctic island. The US President spoke...
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Revealed: What risks should investors be focused on for 2026?
The new year is getting under way, but concerns have been raised over what investors should focus on for 2026. There's risks impacting the tech sector and experts...
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Explained: How could the North Island weather impact farming communities?
The North Island has been hit hard by record-breaking downpours over the last few days, and it's expected to leave an impact on the rural communities in those regions. Reports...
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The Huddle: Do we see Trump getting his way on Greenland?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -and more! Families...
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Explained: Are we in a better energy position this winter season?
The latest operating reports by New Zealand's leading power companies indicate things are looking up. Both Contact Energy and Genesis Energy have confirmed hydro...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Does JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon have a point about AI?
If you don't know him, Jamie Dimon is the boss of JP Morgan and quite a smart guy, obviously. I've mentioned him a few times on this show because he's a good thinker...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 22 January, 2026, we hear from a witness to the landslide at a Mt Maunganui campsite. A father...
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Pharmac proposal to widen access to Trikafta welcomed by impacted families
Families of young children with cystic fibrosis are celebrating a Pharmac proposal to widen access to the drug Trikafta, which is out for consultation. It's been...
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End of the brain drain? New reports show migration rate down
There's signs the brain drain could be slowing, according to new reports. A total of 67,800 citizens left the country in the year to November 2025, many for Australia...
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'Major step forward': Expert reveals what World Economic Forum appearance means for Trump Greenland bid
Donald Trump may have secured a diplomatic win, claiming he's laid the groundwork for a deal involving Greenland. The US President's spoken at the World Economic...
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'It's terrible': Minister Mark Mitchell says recovery efforts ongoing following Mount Maunganui slip
Authorities haven't tied down exact numbers of people missing, after the land gave way at Mount Maunganui's Beachside Holiday Park. The landslide took out tents,...
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Azaria Howell: It's a big day for NZ First
NZ First is starting the election on a high note, recording its best-ever result in the Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll out today. The poll results, if reflected on...
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Australia holds National Day of Mourning for Bondi terror attack victims
Over in Australia, today has been marked as a National Day of Mourning for the victims of December's Bondi terror attack. The Australian Capital Territory and New...
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America's Cup match dates confirmed ahead of Naples event
The 38th America's Cup match will be contested from July 10 next year and extend, if required, to July 18. The news has been revealed at a shindig in Naples, the...
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Witnesses describe 'active emergency' scene following Mount Maunganui landslide
A witness has described a loud cracking sound as a massive landslide slumped across Mount Maunganui’s Beachside Holiday Park this morning, taking out tents, caravans,...
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Europe reportedly looking to suspend approval of US trade deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal that was agreed to last July, according to new reports. Donald Trump has been ramping...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Have homeowners missed the perfect time to fix?
Experts have indicated the Reserve Bank could be done cutting the OCR for the moment, and there's questions about what this could mean for homeowners. The window...
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Explained: Why has Xero's share price taken a nosedive?
Accounting software business Xero has started 2026 on a low note, with the share price dropping significantly. This is in line with other challenges in the technology...
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The Huddle: What are we predicting ahead of the 2026 election?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Is this National's election to lose?
So we've got an election date, and it's the date pundits have been picking since late last year - November 7th. This election is National's to lose. The only question...
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Is there a leadership issue impacting NZ sport?
Three of New Zealand's biggest sporting bodies have seen their leaders depart, and it's prompted concerns about what this could mean for the sector. NZ Rugby head...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 21 January, 2026, Christopher Luxon's announced the election date - we look at who's in poll...
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'Long, hard slog': ACT's David Seymour says later election date will allow voters to see results
ACT leader David Seymour says voters need to see the result of coalition policies before heading to voting booths. The Prime Minister's announced the election will...
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Doubts raised as police boost recruitment spending
There's doubts police are getting bang for their buck on recruitment spending. The Post reports police spent just over $1 million to market recruitment - between...
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Auckland overtaken as most expensive property market - report
A new challenger's taking on Auckland in the race for the most expensive properties. Trade Me data shows the Bay of Plenty's average asking price has dethroned...
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'Huge volume of rain': Thames-Coromandel mayor warns more extreme weather to come
Civil Defence in Tolaga Bay East Coast says low-lying households near Hikuwai River should evacuate now. Surface flooding has stranded several East Coast communities...
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Azaria Howell: Luxon appears hopeful as election date confirmed
National's not announcing any changes to the team, as parties tee-up political campaigns. The Prime Minister's confirmed a November 7 date for this year's general...
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Trump delivers lengthy address in celebration of one-year anniversary
Donald Trump celebrated the first anniversary of his second term with a near two-hour press conference, boasting about economic achievements and holding up photos...
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Black Caps gearing up as T20 series against India to get under way
Black Caps coach Rob Walter has revealed he's relatively set on playing XI options for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The team begin their build-up...
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'It was instinct': Private investigator reveals why he intervened in Newmarket robbery
A private eye says he was running on pure instinct when he helped apprehend a teen accused of stabbing a shop worker over Pokémon cards in a hobby store in Auckland's...
