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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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...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 November 2024
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 15 November. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Number of UK prison officers sacked for misconduct rises by more than a third
The number of prison officers sacked for misconduct in UK jails has gone up by more than a third on last year. Offences include sex acts with inmates and other inappropriate...
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Beijing prepares powerful countermeasures in anticipation of Trump's comeback
Trump has nominated Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State. Rubio, an Iran and China hawk who serves on the Senate foreign relations committee, would become one...
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Barry Soper Wraps the Political Week
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week that was with Heather du Plessis-Allan – including Parliamentary debacle, apology to victims...
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Commerce Commission taking action against One NZ over 100% mobile coverage campaign
The Commerce Commission are taking action against One NZ over their ‘100% mobile coverage’ plan and Starlink rollout. The watchdog believes the advertising campaign...
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Sports Huddle: Paul Allison and Jim Kayes on All Blacks v France, Tim Southee, Blues Super Rugby, Chris Wood, All Whites
Rugby commentator Paul Allison and sport journalist Jim Kayes join the Sports Huddle to discuss Beauden Barrett getting the number 10 nod over Damien Mckenzie, Tim...
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“A tough game that they’ll want to finish”: Ben Smith on All Blacks v France test
The All Blacks have made five changes ahead of the weekend’s test against France. Beauden Barrett and Cam Roigard have been given the nod at 9 and 10, with Ardie...
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Government considering charging visitors to conservation areas
The Government is looking at overhauling its approach to conservation. The current Conservation Act hasn’t been touched in 37 years. Proposed changes include charging...
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“Political reward for this kind of theatre is quite big”: Peter Dunne on haka in Parliament
Yesterday’s Treaty Principles parliamentary debate caught international attention. Labour MP Willie Jackson was ejected from Parliament during the debate, and Te...
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Parliament preparing for arrival of hīkoi
Parliament is preparing for the arrival of the hīkoi next Tuesday. And, former National minister for Treaty Negotiations Chris Finlayson believes the Treaty Principles...
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Anti-vax Robert F Kennedy JR tapped by Trump for US Secretary of Health
Donald Trump has tapped vaccine-sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr to be US Secretary of Health. The nomination has prompted widespread criticisms, though Trump says...
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Black Caps veteran Tim Southee announces test cricket retirement
Black Caps veteran Tim Southee has announced his retirement from test match cricket. Southee will bring the curtain down on his career after the upcoming series...
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“Particularly concerned about what this means for local democracy”: LGNZ Rural Chair on closure of community papers
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling for local democracy reporting to be expanded to all communities. The call comes as NZME proposes to cut 14 North...
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The Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk's X from official accounts
British news outlet The Guardian will no longer be posting on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) going forward. The news organisation has voiced concerns with the...
