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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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government has a bigger police problem
Look, maybe I'm being naïve, but I'm not that stressed at the news that 3 people were allowed to start police college without passing the fitness test. Were you? I...
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Identities, names and ranks of British SAS personnel found available online for a decade
New reports reveal the identities of serving members of Britain's special forces had been published online for more than a decade. This security breach saw the names...
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Capital markets stabilise after turbulent quarter
The first 100 days of the new Donald Trump administration have seen capital markets undergo a turbulent few months - but things appear to be stabilising. The tariffs...
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The Huddle: Do cops still need to pass a physical test?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson and Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Airports Association suggests review into Air NZ needed following latest investigation
New Zealand's Airports Association has voiced disapproval with the latest review of their regulatory arrangements - and suggested the scrutiny needs to be on Air...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 28 April 2025, reputable builders will be able to sign off on their own work without council...
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Nicola Willis urges Auckland Council to issue clarification around Waitākere Ranges plan
The Finance Minister is calling on Auckland Council to be transparent about its Waitākere Ranges management plan. The proposed plan would see Iwi, the Department...
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Taxpayers' Union calls for reduction in 'wasteful' spending as councils chase up unpaid rates
Councils are taking millions of dollars of unpaid rates through people's mortgages. A little-known clause of the Local Government Act gives councils the power to...
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North Shore fire: Firefighters Union calling for investigation after equipment failure left firefighters trapped
The Firefighters Union says a recent life-threatening equipment failure at Thursday's massive North Shore Recycling Plant blaze wasn't the first. Two firefighters...
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Police launch application audit after multiple fitness test breaches
The Police Association is underlining why aspiring recruits need to pass the physical aptitude test before joining police college. Police are doing an audit after...
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Builders, plumbers, drainlayers able to sign off on own work under new scheme
A promise tradies have to get it right when they sign-off their own work under new rules. The Building and Construction Minister has announced a scheme to let approved...
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Thomas Coughlan: ACT and NZ First speak out over Waitākere Ranges plan
New Zealand First and ACT are opposing an Auckland Council plan for the Waitākere Ranges. The council wants to set up a committee including iwi, the Crown and Auckland...
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Labor holds early lead in Australian election, new poll shows
There's less than a week to go before the Australian general election- but new polls show Labor is holding an early lead. The latest national Newspoll has given...
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Explained: What made Auckland FC's first season so successful?
Eyes forward at Auckland FC as they shake off the dust of their A-League Premiers' Plate celebrations. The expansion side secured the silverware over the weekend...
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Dunedin City Council moves to keep lower speed limits around schools in place
Dunedin City Council is planning to keep existing speed limits around the city's schools in place, despite a directive from Government. The report being considered...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves dashes hopes of early US-UK trade deal
The UK is still hoping to work out a trade deal with the US - but early reports indicate it's quite a way off. Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently arrived in Washington...
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Investors concerned as Donald Trump launches attacks on Federal Reserve Chair
US President Donald Trump has spent the past week verbally attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and it's prompted concerns from the markets. Trump recently...
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Home-brand cheeses spark competition concerns from local cheesemakers
Local cheesemakers have voiced concerns about the competition created by supermarket-produced home-brands. Smaller brands have been forced to scale back on production...
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New data indicates inflation expectations on the rise
Consumer confidence has gone back up - but new data indicates people are also worried about inflation. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows consumer confidence...
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The Huddle: Should taxpayers be funding more locally made reality shows?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Infrastructure NZ's Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! How...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: National needs to stop this ACC business before it loses votes
Now, listen, I hope that this ACC business is a Scott Simpson problem and not a National problem, but I'm starting to get a little worried about it - because this...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 24 April 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends her Family Boost package after revelations...
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Trump reportedly considering slashing tariffs on China - White House
New reports indicate Donald Trump is considering slashing tariffs on Chinese goods by more than half. No announcements have been made yet- but tariffs could reportedly...
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NZ Medical Council set to launch inquiry into medicinal cannabis clinics
Doctors are welcoming an inquiry into the prescriptions from medicinal cannabis clinics. The Medical Council's leading the investigation following patient complaints...
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'Super vulnerable': Industry experts calling on Govt to help fund Kiwi reality shows
There's growing calls among industry experts for the Government to give NZ-produced reality shows a funding boost. Local versions of shows like Married at First...
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ACT MP raises concerns over ACC's ‘ethnic outcome targets’
ACT is criticising ACC measures that aim to reduce disproportionate workplace injuries among Māori and Pasifika. It's written to the ACC Minister, asking if targets...
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Nicola Willis plans to adjust FamilyBoost after IRD gets eligibility numbers wrong
The Finance Minister is preparing to tweak the Family Boost payment plan, admitting IRD had the wrong numbers on eligible families. Data to April 9 reveals 249 families...
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Thomas Coughlan: Pressure on Nicola Willis after FamilyBoost mistakes
There's a new push for changes to the FamilyBoost scheme, after the Government incorrectly estimated the number of families eligible. New data shows 249 families...
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Elderly Darwin shopkeeper victim of fatal stabbing - report
An elderly man was recently the victim of a fatal stabbing in Darwin - prompting outrage and concern from residents. Northern Territory Police have arrested the...
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NZ Cricket confirms new partnership with North America's Major League Cricket
Embattled ventures into America in other sports aren't swaying New Zealand Cricket boss Scott Weenink's confidence in their new investment. They've become the first...
