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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Sir Keir Starmer has high hopes for UK-China relationship following Xi Jinping meeting
Sir Keir Starmer is hopeful the UK's relationship with China will be strengthened off the back of his meeting with Xi Jinping. The pair met at the G20 summit -...
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Job postings dropped for third consecutive month
The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month. Despite these grim figures, one expert has...
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The Huddle: Do we need tougher standards in Parliament?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! After...
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New Watercare map reveals which areas will suffer from lack of water infrastructure
There's growing concerns that a lack of water infrastructure will slow down housing developments planned for parts of Auckland. On the Hibiscus Coast anyone without...
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Waste and recycling experts calling for tighter regulations around battery disposal
Councils and waste industry experts are calling for increased regulations for the disposal of used batteries following an escalation in fires. WasteMINZ, the Waste...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 19 November 2024, tens of thousands of protesters have turned up at Parliament to protest the...
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Desert Road closure: NZTA says shutdown will allow them to finish 'challenging' section faster
There's disappointment among some as State Highway 1 in the Central North Island will be closed for repairs for two months. The Desert Road is closing between Turangi...
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Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora first NZ-made aircraft to clear super-sonic speeds
Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora flew at supersonic speeds for the first time, clearing the way to begin commercial operations in a few months. The aircraft is the...
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Foodstuffs' appeal against CommComm 'unlikely' to succeed, expert claims
A competition lawyer says it'll be very unlikely Foodstuff's appeal will succeed. The Commerce Commission declined its merger of its North and South Island arms-...
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Former Speaker says Brownlee should consider amending rules amid Treaty Bill debate
A ground-breaking hīkoi of 42,000 people descended on Parliament today, telling lawmakers to kill ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. It passed its first reading last...
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Barry Soper: Peaceful display at today's hīkoi
Authorities are urging Hīkoi mō te Tiriti attendees to travel safely as their journey home begins. It's estimated at least 42,000 people gathered at the Parliamentary...
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Broadcaster Alan Jones charged with two additional offences against ninth victim
Former broadcaster and Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with two further offences against a ninth victim, bringing the total up to 26. Jones was arrested...
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All Black Harry Plummer set to leave NZ for France
One-test All Black Harry Plummer is poised to leave New Zealand after next year's Super Rugby season. The Blues pivot, who played his so-far only test to date against...
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Mayor Brown 'hopeful' Auckland Council will approve draft budget proposal
Wayne Brown is proposing major reforms to Auckland's council controlled organisations in his draft budget proposal. Brown wants to scrap the council's urban regeneration...
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UK police defending investigation into journalist's social media post
Police in Essex have defended investigating a social media post written by a Daily Telegraph columnist amid growing backlash. Allison Pearson received a visit from...
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Trump's election victory sets Fed on path for fewer rate cuts - report
Donald Trump's return to the White House continues to have implications on the US economy. The US Federal Reserve has indicated it won't be cutting rates again anytime...
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The Huddle: How do we see the hīkoi playing out tomorrow?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Air New Zealand 'exploring' resuming flights to London
A return to London could be on the cards for Air New Zealand. Reportedly, the national carrier's bid to fly into Heathrow has been turned down - but it's succeeded...
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Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill in remains in limbo
The Media and Communications Minister says he's working his way through the process when it comes a new law that would force tech giants to pay for news content. The...
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'Power imbalance': Claims against Alan Jones allegedly spanned over decades
Australian authorities believe a nine-month investigation into former broadcaster Alan Jones is not over yet. The 83-year-old will appear in court next month, facing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 18 November 2024, a war of words has broken out on the political right. David Seymour has hit...
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New anti-scam ministerial appointment welcomed by Netsafe
Scammers are draining billions of dollars from Kiwis' back pockets - and Netsafe is calling for change. New Zealand's latest State of Scams report shows more than...
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'Immature': Former Treaty Negotiations Minister fires back at Seymour's comments
There's more back and forth between former ministers and David Seymour over the Treaty Principles Bill. Thousands are joining the hīkoi protesting the bill - which...
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'Still a lot of work to do': Police Minister trumpets latest crime figures one year in
The Police Minister is giving himself a pass mark one year into his new role, but acknowledges there's work to be done. Last August, he said if the public hadn't...
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Barry Soper: How will the hīkoi be received tomorrow?
Wellington authorities are bracing for big crowds, as up to 30,000 people are expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti marching on Parliament tomorrow. Marchers have...
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Broadcaster Alan Jones arrested over allegations of indecent assault
Former Wallabies coach and broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested over allegations of indecent assault. Child Abuse Squad detectives swarmed the 83-year-old's...
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All Blacks suffer narrow defeat to France in Paris
The All Blacks are ruing missed opportunities in the second half of their narrow 30-29 loss to France in Paris. Leading 17-10 at halftime, the team allowed 14 unanswered...
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Higher fines would stop speeders in their tracks - report
A Canterbury University researcher wants bigger fines to stop prolific speeders. A study has found drivers who have received speeding tickets are three times more...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Razor's proven himself on this northern tour
Are you convinced by Razor yet? Cause I feel you should be, because what Razor has managed to do on this northern tour has been pretty impressive. If the All Blacks...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Good luck convincing us of impartiality
Good luck to TVNZ. Good luck to TVNZ trying to convince anyone that they are unbiased, given what's just happened with them in the last week. I just played you...
