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*.
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Thomas Coughlan: wrapping up the week in politics
NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan speaks to Jack Tame about the recent week in politics, regarding Casey Costello and release of her independent...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 October 2024
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 4 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Ryanair will be switching their check-in process to online
Ryanair has caused quite a stir in the UK - from May next year, passengers will need to check in by smart phone only, meaning they will no longer be able to physically...
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Jack Tame: Governments alternative plan with school builds
It's been inevitable for months now that the Ministry of Education would lose responsibility for building and maintaining schools and at first glance the government's...
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215 people have died from US Hurricane Helene
Up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers will join the North Carolina National Guard in delivering supplies, food and water to isolated communities. President Joe Biden...
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How Kiwis in Dunedin are coping with floods
Dunedin remains in a state of emergency after seeing it's wettest day in over a century - with twice the usual October rainfall falling in just 40 hours. The red...
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Jack Tame: Casey Costello and the efficacy of heated tobacco products
I've had a bit of time now to look at the so-called 'independent advice' released by Casey Costello on the efficacy of heated tobacco products which she's so curiously...
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Prime Minister Starmer repays over £6,000 in gifts after donations controversy
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid back over £6,000 ($12,000 NZD) in gifts and hospitality received since taking up the role after a controversy over donations. Starmer...
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Nuclear energy: Could the technology have a future in New Zealand?
Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages. Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and reactors produce reliable...
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Weather warning: Dunedin residents urged to stay home amid heavy rain
Dunedin residents are preparing for a deluge of rain. A red heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha today and tomorrow. Otago...
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Liam Dann: We need to talk about retirement and NZ Super
Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey. Some experts have noted that as the country enters an interest-rate...
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The Huddle: Recapping the Mood of the Boardroom results
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Minister Nicola Willis voices approval with Mood of the Boardroom survey results
The Finance Minister is pleased the nation's business heavyweights share her values and priorities. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has found CEOs...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3 October 2024, the highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin....
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Census data: Over half the country found to have no religion
More than half of Kiwis have no religion, new data shows. Census figures released today shows the proportion of people without religion is now at 51.6 percent. Massey...
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'Unexpected and unnecessary': Minister Judith Collins condemns China's Pacific missile test
The Defence Minister says China featured in round-table talks with South Pacific partners this week. Auckland hosted the annual meeting for ministers from Australia,...
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Recruiters preparing solutions as police applications surge
A police college based in Auckland could be on the cards. New intakes at the Porirua college will be bolstered next year by 20 recruits each wing to reach 100 trainees. By...
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'Stay off the roads': Otago on standby as heavy rain warnings in place
The message is clear as heavy rain pelts the lower South - be prepared. A red-level heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha. NIWA...
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Perspective with Jack Tame: Here's one interesting takeaway from the Census data
The latest Census data is out, with numbers for all sorts of data points from ethnicity, home ownership and income to gender and sexual identity. But the number...
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Thomas Coughlan: New Government brings optimism to Mood of the Boardroom respondents
Prime Minister Chris Luxon's feeling 'stoked' with today's Mood of the Boardroom survey results. The nation's business heavy-weights have ranked Government ministers...
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NSW police seek to ban pro-Palestinian weekend rallies ahead of conflict anniversary
Police in New South Wales have applied to the state’s top court to ban two pro-Palestinian rallies set to take place this weekend. Next Monday marks the one-year...
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INEOS Britannia one win away from entering America's Cup final
INEOS Britannia are one win away from earning the right to challenge Team New Zealand for the America's Cup. The British syndicate has beaten Luna Rossa in both...
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Teen arrested over 'smishing' scam using tech not used before in NZ
Police have arrested a teenager after disrupting a 'sophisticated smishing scam' using new technology never seen in New Zealand before. Authorities have described...
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UK forces involved in response to Iran's attacks on Israel
UK forces were found to be involved in supporting Israel's response after Iran launched a missile attack on the country. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says the...
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Agreement signed to build biorefinery at Marsden Point
A proposal to re-develop Marsden Point's decommissioned refinery is being considered. Channel Infrastructure NZ recently entered a conditional agreement with Seadra...
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Politicians voice support for Government bid to discourage investment into flood prone areas of the country
Politicians of all stripes say the Government shouldn’t try to stop the values of properties vulnerable to the effects of climate change from plummeting. In fact,...
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Government continues push for remote building inspections
The Government has continued its push to increase the use of remote building inspections to speed up the construction and consenting process. Building and Construction...
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The Huddle: Can the tensions in the Middle East be resolved?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Mark Sainsbury and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Genesis Energy takes 65 percent stake in ChargeNet in sustainability bid
Genesis Energy has confirmed it will spend $64 million on taking a majority stake in ChargeNet - the nation's leading EV public charging network. Under terms of...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2 October 2024, the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate with...