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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'Not true': Physicians disputing Govt claims following bowel cancer screening changes
Physicians are coming down hard on the Government's evidence being used to prop up their changes to bowel cancer funding. Last week, the Government announced it...
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Minister Bishop outlines hopes for Infrastructure Investment Summit
The Minister in charge of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit says deals will mostly be done in the coming weeks, months and years ahead. More than...
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Barry Soper: Thoughts ahead of Jacinda Ardern's first children's book
Dame Jacinda Ardern is releasing her first children's book, called 'Mum's Busy Work'. The former Prime Minister says it's told through the eyes of a child, based...
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Westpac boss urges Australians to stop complaining about tariffs
Over in Australia, Westpac's head is urging people to stop complaining over the new tariffs set out by the Trump administration. The US President has recently confirmed...
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Super Rugby: Beauden Barrett set to miss games following hand injury
The Blues are prepared to spend around a month of Super Rugby without Beauden Barrett. Barrett will certainly miss the next two games against the Chiefs and Crusaders...
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Wellington High Court ruling leaves law firms, Government staff, scrambling
There's widespread uncertainty among developers after a Department of Conservation wildlife permit was deemed unlawful. The High Court in Wellington made the decision...
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UK helped Ukraine and the US to reach ceasefire agreement
New reports reveal the UK had been working behind the scenes in helping the US and Ukraine to reach an agreement over a proposed ceasefire deal with Russia. Ukrainian...
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Investors concerned as US markets see significant drop
Investors have voiced concerns over declining US market growth - resulting in a significant drop. US President Donald Trump also didn't rule out a recession in a...
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IMF report issues warning to Govt over deregulating banks
The International Monetary Fund is cautioning the Government against bending over backwards, deregulating banks in a bid to spur more competition in the sector. Finance...
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Jason Walls: What can we expect from the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit?
Delegates from some of the world's largest banks and investment firms have arrived in Auckland for the Government's first Infrastructure Investment Summit. Cabinet...
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The Huddle: Will Russia agree to the ceasefire deal with Ukraine?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Kiwiblog's David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Food scrap bins: Hamilton City Council staffer defends bins as Whanganui ditches them
One Hamilton City Council staffer is speaking in defence of food scrap bins. Whanganui District Council has made the decision to ditch food scrap bins for good-...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 March 2025, with a Ukraine ceasefire deal now on the table - is Russia going to agree?...
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'Extraordinary engineering': Minister Shane Jones celebrates new Pohokura gas well
The Energy Minister says he's doing his best to improve the stability of energy supply. A new gas well at the Pohokura Production Station in Taranaki was switched...
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NZCTU voices disapproval with the Government scrapping living wage contract rules
Unions are disputing the Government's reasoning for scrapping living wage contract rules. This move is part of a wider proposal to simplify the procurement process...
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'Unfortunate': Expert responds to Trump rejecting Australia's bid for tariff exemption
It's unclear if Australia will hit the US with counter-tariffs after Donald Trump's recent announcement. The US President has confirmed Australia won't be exempt...
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Russia unlikely to agree to proposed temporary ceasefire, expert warns
A Ukraine ceasefire could be a while away yet, according to one expert. Ukraine's agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, after Washington and Kyiv...
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Barry Soper: 'Extraordinary' earnings for NZ banking sector amid economic downturn
Banks are hanging tough despite tough economic conditions. A KPMG report has found the sector's net profit for 2024 increased just 0.25 percent from the previous...
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US Department of Education set to lay off nearly half its workforce
The US Department of Education has initiated mass layoffs, reducing its workforce by nearly 50 percent. Impacted staff will be placed on administrative leave from...
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes key role in Manchester United's new stadium plan
A hint of irony from Manchester United's new stadium plans, at least from a New Zealand perspective. Part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is behind plans to build a new...
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Briscoe’s Rod Duke urges Govt to boost economy amid profit slump
Briscoe Group's revenue has stayed virtually flat, with profit taking a hit. Total revenue for the owner of Briscoe Homeware and Rebel Sport decreased 0.06 percent...
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Investigations under way after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off Yorkshire coast
One person is in hospital, and 36 others are safe and accounted for, after a cargo vessel collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea. The vessels promptly burst...
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US markets plunge after Donald Trump's comments about the economy
Stock markets across the US have taken a significant hit over concerns about the negative economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. After the President...
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Golden run set to continue for NZ beef pricing
Following a surge in the second half of 2024, the golden run for New Zealand farmgate beef pricing has continued in the early part of 2025. Returns are also expected...
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The Huddle: Should it be easier to walk away from paid subscriptions?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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Man in custody after electric vehicles vandalised in Auckland
A man is in police custody after a series of vandalism attacks on electric vehicles took place in Auckland. Cars including Teslas and a Polestar electric vehicle...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 March 2025, is the free school lunch programme at breaking point? One of the providers has...
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Internal Affairs Minister responds to online gambling regulation backlash
SkyCity and the TAB have complained there won't be a level playing field when the new regulations for online gambling kick in. The Government is set to auction off...
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'My job's to fix what we've got': Wellington Water Chair says he's not resigning
Wellington Water Chair Nick Leggett says he's not going anywhere. The mayors of Wellington and Upper Hutt - Tory Whanau and Wayne Guppy - both say they have no...
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Kiwi women found to be more financially literate than men, research shows
Research showing Kiwi women are more financially literate than men suggests they could be more confident about money. Financial Services Council statistics show...
