- Section
- Politics
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
4PM-7PM Weekdays
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*.
Subscribe to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Podcast
-
Kate Middleton spotted out in public for the first time since surgery scandal
After all the speculation and scandal, the Princess of Wales has reportedly been spotted out and about again. Reports claim Kate Middleton was seen visiting an upscale...
-
The Huddle: Will restrictions curb bad behaviour in social housing?
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and...
-
Fran O'Sullivan: Expect AUKUS to be a talking point during Wang Yi's visit
Winston Peters has welcomed his Chinese counterpart to the Beehive, in a meeting building on many previous talks. The meeting comes as the Chinese Government's expressed...
-
Barry Soper: Can the Government crack down on troublesome tenants?
The Housing Minister says the purpose of a crackdown on social housing tenants is to send a message. The Government's taking a harder line on Kainga Ora renters,...
-
Australia braces for Tropical Cyclone Megan's touchdown
Residents in Australia's Northern Territory and Queensland are bracing themselves for a tropical cyclone. Cyclone Megan is now rated a category three storm, and...
-
RACP calling for 'outright ban' on dangerous benchtop material
There's calls for a complete ban on the deadly engineered stone, primarily used in bench tops. The Australasian College of Physicians is urging the New Zealand Government...
-
Finance Minister Willis promises proposed tax cut will be delivered this year
The Finance Minister insists that the Government's proposed tax cuts will be delivered by the end of the year. This follows an earlier interview that had experts...
-
'Big step in the right direction': Legal expert in favour of Kāinga Ora crackdown
The Government's crackdown on poorly-behaved social housing tenants is being welcomed by many. The Government's taking a harder line on Kāinga Ora renters, with...
-
Eden Park CEO denies involvement with Auckland FC-clad pitch invader
Auckland's A-League team hasn't played a match yet, but they've found themselves in the public eye. During Saturday's Phoenix game at Eden Park, a pitch invader...
-
Winston Peters can expect strong words from Chinese counterpart, expert claims
Some strong words are expected behind closed doors from China's Foreign Minister. Wang Yi has been in talks with counterpart Winston Peters in Wellington today,...
-
'Taxpayers should expect better': Housing Minister calls for crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants
The Housing Minister claims social housing tenants misbehave because they know there won't be consequences. The Government's taking a harder line on Kāinga Ora tenants,...
-
Auckland FC pitch invasion: Marketing or simple stunt?
Sports fans are investigating the curious case of an Auckland FC jersey-clad pitch invader. As the Phoenix defeated Sydney FC 2-1 in their final home match in Auckland,...
-
Whakarongorau chief executive defends shorter queue for Māori callers
Whakarongorau's chief executive is correcting perceptions that the organisation is biased towards one particular group. The telehealth organisation has an option...
-
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to make sure politicians deliver on their promises
National is making noises that sound an awful lot like they might not deliver the full tax cuts in July like they promised. Finance Minster Nicola Willis was on...
-
Plane carrying UK's defence minister had its GPS jammed as it flew near Russian territory
A plane carrying British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps had its satellite signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory, the government said Thursday. The government...
-
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit for bilateral talks next week
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit New Zealand in the first meeting between the two countries since last year’s election. Winston Peters says the visit...
-
Business commentator on Wellington councillors voting to increase housing density
Wellington councillors have voted to increase housing density in the city. It will also strip some housing character protections, and increase the amount of housing...
-
Employment lawyer on prior case against Green MP Darleen Tana's husband
More details continue to emerge about Green MP Darleen Tana’s husband and his bike business. The Employment Relations Authority had already filed against Christian...
-
Revenue Minister on the threat of a hole in the Government's tax plan
The Government is facing the threat of a hole in its tax plan. Its promised relief on the back-pocket is meant to be partially paid for with a levy on online gambling...
-
Sports Huddle: Auckland FC, South Island Kea, test cricket wages
New Zealand’s second A-League team has officially been unveiled. Auckland FC will join the league from next season and will sport a black and blue striped kit. Talks...
-
King Charles III to appear on New Zealand coins
Coin collectors and enthusiasts alike will have to wait a few years before they see King Charles lll on their legal tender coins. In the new design, the King faces...
-
Migrant worker advocate: Darleen Tana was aware of exploitation situation
An advocate for the worker accusing Green MP Darleen Tana's husband of migrant exploitation claims the MP knew what was happening. Tana's been stood down after...
-
Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is interested in buying TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he’s assembling a team of investors to make a bid to buy TikTok. This comes a day after the House passed...
-
Weekend Sport host on the Wellington Phoenix's final home game at Eden Park
The Wellington Phoenix are set to play their final ever home game at Eden Park against Sydney FC this weekend. The Nix are unbeaten in 11 games at the Garden of...
-
David Seymour says he backs high school in actions resulting from student protest
David Seymour says he backs Freyberg High School in any actions resulting from a student protest against him. The Associate Education Minister visited the Palmerston...