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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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...
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'Prepare for the worst': Expert issues warning as Govt plans to re-categorise fentanyl
A drug researcher is warning more fentanyl will arrive in New Zealand. The Government's working to tighten controls on 23 substances - helping to allow a police...
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'We're solving problems': ACT's David Seymour defends school lunch programme
David Seymour's confident the Government's school lunch programme will continue without issue - despite a provider going into liquidation. Libelle Group was contracted...
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Barry Soper: David Seymour's school lunch saga goes on
The Prime Minister's yet again been forced to defend David Seymour over the school lunches saga in the House. The Opposition was relentless at Question Time today...
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Explosive-laden caravan labelled 'fake terror plot' by Australian police
Details are being revealed about the Sydney caravan hoax - described by police as a 'fake terrorism plot'. NSW police were given a tip-off in January about a caravan...
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Bracewell set to captain depleted Black Caps side for home T20 series
T20 franchise globetrotters Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Seifert will return to the Black Caps for the home T20 series against Pakistan starting on Sunday. Michael...
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HelloFresh charges: Consumer NZ issues warning over 'subscription traps'
More consumers are falling into subscription traps - prompting warnings from advocacy groups. The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against HelloFresh. It's...
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Man charged after climbing London's Big Ben tower
A 29-year-old who scaled Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London has been charged by police after the incident took place. Daniel...
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'Trump-cession': How vulnerable is the economy this year?
New Zealand is hoping for an economic reprieve - but experts warn that's less likely to happen this year. Donald Trump's ascension to the presidency has generated...
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Donald Trump declines to rule out US recession amid trade tariffs
US President Donald Trump has declined to rule out a recession this year as his administration's tariffs spark economic concern. It comes after a volatile week for...
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The Huddle: Should Chris Luxon be worried?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from 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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 10 March 2025, Chris Hipkins has overtaken Chris Luxon in the latest political poll - and we'll...
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'My focus is on delivery': Nicola Willis unbothered by latest poll results
Despite some less-than-ideal poll figures, Minister Nicola Willis doesn't believe Kiwis have lost faith in the Government. The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia Poll...
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Auckland Council calls for 'urgent' action amid rise in homelessness
Auckland Council’s Community Committee is urging the Government to help the city as rates of homelessness grow. This comes as new data shows the number of people...
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Canada's new Prime Minister expected to tout economic insight
Canada's new Prime Minister is expected to tout his economic expertise as he enters the job. Mark Carney has served as Governor of Canada's and England's central...
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'No-brainer': David Letele voices support for mandatory police body cameras
An Auckland community leader says mandatory police body cameras would help everyone. David Letele is behind a petition calling for the change - a petition that's...
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Taxpayers' Union warns Government should be hearing 'alarm bells' after new poll
Another poll is showing a clear drop in support for the coalition Government - and some are wondering if it's cause for concern. The newest Taxpayers Union-Curia...
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Barry Soper: Why can't Luxon get political traction?
Labour has overtaken National - and Chris Hipkins has leap-frogged Chris Luxon as preferred Prime Minister in a new poll. The Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll has Labour...
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Cyclone Alfred: Flood warnings in place in aftermath of disaster
Severe weather warnings remain in some eastern parts of Australia recovering from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Flood warnings ranging from minor to major still apply...
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Black Caps v India: Kiwi side beaten in Champions Trophy final
India have chased 252 to beat New Zealand by four wickets with an over to spare in the Champions Trophy final at Dubai on a pitch that could've been used to re-enact...
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New report leaves Pharmac chair questioning agency's communications with patients
Pharmac's board chair says the drug buying agency has a management issue with listening to patient voices. A review of consumer engagement with the Government agency...
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Gavin Grey: 20 countries join 'a coalition of the willing' to help Ukraine
US Ukraine talks are headed to Saudi Arabia next week, with President Zelensky saying he hopes it'll be a meaningful meeting. It has been revealed around 20 countries...
