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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 8 November 2024, Auckland public transport users are set to be hit with huge disruptions as KiwiRail...
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European leaders meet in Hungary to discuss impact of US election
European leaders are meeting in Hungary for the European Political Community Summit – with the US election likely top of the agenda. Among the impacts of the election...
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Asia bracing for US import tariffs after Trump victory
Asia is bracing for tariffs from Donald Trump’s election victory. The President-elect is proposing adding up to 20 percent on import tariffs, but is also vowing...
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Questions over how New Zealanders will feel about getting cosy with the US
Questions over how New Zealanders will be feeling when the Government starts getting cosy with US Presidential-elect Donald Trump. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark...
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Sports Huddle: All Blacks vs Ireland, F1 drivers swearing, Southern Orcas
Sports journalists Lavina Good and Nikki Styris joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. The All Blacks are set to take on Ireland in Dublin in a rematch...
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More details emerge on three people charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
More details are coming to light around the death of ex-One Direction singer, Liam Payne. The 31-year-old died last month in a fall from the balcony of a hotel in...
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Transport Minister: No more room for delays ahead of Auckland rail network repairs
The Transport Minister says KiwiRail will be held accountable for any delays in fixing Auckland's rail network. The rail operator's being given $200 million in...
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Former All Black previews All Blacks vs Ireland in Dublin
The Irish have a chance for revenge against the All Blacks for last year’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. The All Blacks will go to Dublin missing Beauden Barrett...
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Prime Minister open to following Australia in social media ban for children under 16
The Prime Minister says he's open to following Australia's lead in looking into banning social media for children. Law-makers across the Tasman will legislate a...
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US President-elect Donald Trump names Susie Wiles as new chief of staff
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed veteran political advisor Susie Wiles as chief of staff for his return to the White House. The 67-year-old becomes...
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Weekend Sport host previews All Blacks vs Ireland in Dublin
The All Blacks are getting ready for their biggest test of their end-of-year tour against Ireland. The All Blacks will be without Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor...
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Auckland school complains over NCEA maths and biology exam questions
NCEA exams have been running for one week and already there have been complaints over being too hard. Teachers at Auckland’s Diocesan School for Girls have written...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We should consider following Australia in a social media ban
I reckon we might want to consider doing what Australia's planning to do and banning the kids from using social media until they’re 16. Now at the moment, we don’t...
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UK Prime Minister Starmer expected to meet Donald Trump
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sent his congratulations to Donald Trump - and the pair will be looking to meet soon. After a close race, Trump beat out Harris...
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US Election 2024: How did global markets react to Donald Trump's victory
The US dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump swept through the battleground states and won the presidency. Despite the race starting off...
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Federated Farmers fires back at Westpac over emissions targets
Federated Farmers have voiced their disapproval with Westpac over their emissions targets for New Zealand producers. The bank's new climate targets will require...
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US Election 2024: What does a second Trump presidency mean for the economy?
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House - leaving economists everywhere to wonder what comes next. Trump won't take office until next January, but his proposed...
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How will Donald Trump's presidency affect Australia's economy?
Over in Australia, experts are wondering about the implications that come with a second Trump presidency. Donald Trump has won the US election after securing more...
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The Huddle: What do we think of the US election results?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 7 November 2024, Donald Trump's the new US president-elect, so what does this mean for NZ trade...
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Recorp opening: Kiwi start-up rolls out first NZ-made aluminium cans
Kiwi start-up Recorp, backed up by some of New Zealand's biggest names in business, has opened up its new aluminium facility. The company is promising to be the...
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US Election 2024: What happens to Donald Trump's criminal cases?
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House - but the question remains over what will happen to his dozens of criminal charges. The former President will be...
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Treaty Principles Bill: Ngāti Toa iwi head unimpressed with legislation
There was controversy in Parliament today, following the introduction of ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. If adopted, it would set out the principles of the Treaty...
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New Zealand could become an exception to Trump's trade plan - Winston Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves worrying about Donald Trump's trade agenda. Trump has soared to victory in the...
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Barry Soper: Tensions and protests heating up following Treaty Bill legislation
David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill has been introduced to Parliament today, sparking protests outside the Beehive. The Bill was introduced a full 11 days earlier...
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All Blacks v Ireland: Ethan de Groot left out of test match
An available-again Ethan de Groot has been unable to break into the All Blacks 23 for Saturday's test against Ireland. The loosehead specialist has been left out,...
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'What could have been done?': Democrats looking at next steps following US election loss
There's uncertainty among the Democrats as Donald Trump prepares to take up the White House reins. The Republican Party has attained a decisive victory, winning...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's put Donald Trump's win into perspective
Let me tell you, it was absolutely no surprise to me to see my Facebook friends going crazy over Trump winning the election last night - and there's been plenty...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There are few things more political than a political leak
To the Treaty Principles Bill. Despite David Seymour's best efforts to pretend that there's absolutely nothing to see here, there is no doubt in my mind that the...
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US election has taken over headlines worldwide
The US election has taken over headlines worldwide, with the UK’s news cycle battling time zones to print the latest in their morning papers. Meanwhile, the UK...
