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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Long-awaited EU digital border checks set to launch in October
New digital border checks expected to hit millions of people travelling to and from Europe are set to come into effect this October. The new Entry/Exit System will...
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Te Pāti Māori claims Māori population should receive NZ Super at 55-58
Labour is staying tight-lipped, as Te Pāti Māori says Māori should receive New Zealand Superannuation seven to 10 years before everyone else. Meanwhile, the Green...
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The Huddle: Will Andrew Little get votes?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Donald Trump reportedly contemplating tariffs on pharmaceuticals
The Trump administration has hinted it could be looking into imposing tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported into the country. Pharmac has since claimed the impact...
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ANZ economist predicts additional OCR cuts amid global 'uncertainty'
ANZ is speculating interest rates will drop lower than previously expected - as the economy is predicted to need extra help to recover. The bank believes the OCR...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 16 April 2025, Wellington's worst kept secret is out of the bag: former Labour leader Andrew...
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Wellington Water Chief Executive defends controversial purchases - bought with ratepayer money
Wellington Water's boss is defending spending ratepayer money on skincare for staff and mindfulness workshops. The under-fire agency has confirmed it spent more...
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Finance Minister 'satisfied' with new balance struck over Reserve Bank funding
The Finance Minister is confident in the operational funding she's giving the Reserve Bank. Nicola Willis has signed the bank up to a new five-year agreement -...
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Researchers call for solutions as junk food ads found to target children
Researchers say junk food advertising needs tighter controls. A paper has found children aged 2 to 17 see twice as many ads for unhealthy food than healthier options. The...
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Andrew Little reveals what inspired him to run for Wellington mayoralty
Former Labour leader Andrew Little's feeling confident about his odds as he announces a bid to run for mayor of Wellington. He made the announcement this morning...
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Thomas Coughlan: What does Nicola Willis' latest move mean for the RBNZ?
The Finance Minister has unveiled a major reduction to the Central Bank's planned spending. The Government and the Reserve Bank have agreed to reduce operating expenses...
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Trump expresses interest in imprisoning US citizens in El Salvador
The US president is in no rush to reverse the wrongful deportation of a man to Central America. Donald Trump has been meeting with the president of El Salvador at...
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Mea Motu set to return to the ring later in the year
A new weight division to conquer for boxer Mea Motu as she eyes a return to the ring later this year. The former super bantamweight world champion will move up two...
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Explained: Expert assesses the odds of a volcanic eruption impacting Auckland
One expert has warned Aucklanders should be prepared for the chance of a volcanic eruption. Civil Defence estimates there's a 10 percent risk it could happen in...
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Birmingham bin strike set to continue after workers reject latest offer
A lengthy strike carried out by bin workers that has left rubbish piling up on Birmingham's streets will continue after union members rejected the latest offer from...
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RBA reportedly considering cutting interest rates ahead of May meeting
Over in Australia, the RBA says its upcoming May meeting would be an 'opportune time' to reconsider the OCR. Experts believe that the global uncertainty over U.S....
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GDT Auction: Will the tariffs leave an impact on dairy prices?
All eyes will be on tonight's Global Dairy Trade Auction to see if the tariffs will leave an impact on dairy prices. It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump...
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Kiwi-GDP: Expert explains new RBNZ tool
Reserve Bank economist Paul Conway believes there's one upside to the tariff turmoil for Kiwis. Conway suspects the tariffs will likely lead to lower inflation in...
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The Huddle: Do we need tougher rules for dog owners?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 15 April 2025, Police Minister Mark Mitchell tells Heather how the Government's managed to...
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3G shutdown: Expert issues warning as networks set to stop by late 2025
One expert is warning people to do their research ahead of a significant change set to impact older devices. One NZ, Spark and 2degrees are all due to shut down...
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'We have a women's health strategy': Casey Costello explains new directive for Health NZ
Casey Costello believes slashing inclusive language will help the health system connect with women. The Associate Health Minister is directing Health NZ to refer...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's time for a hard crackdown on bad dog owners
I am of the view that it is time for authorities to start cracking down really hard on bad dog owners. When I was on maternity leave, apart from trying to ignore...
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'Out of sight, out of mind': Could working from home stop promotion opportunities?
Working from the office could set people up better for a promotion than working from home. Recruitment agency Robert Half says 58 percent of workers believe opportunities...
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'A good early start': Police Minister thanks police and Corrections staff amid drop in violent crime
The Police Minister is rejecting claims the last Government can be thanked for reduced victim numbers. The Government claims there are 28,000 fewer victims of violent...
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Senior doctors vote to strike for 24 hours over pay
Senior doctors will be walking off the job in May, looking for a 12 percent pay rise. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists announced a 24-hour strike...
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Thomas Coughlan: Has the Government surpassed their violent crime reduction target?
The Police Minister says the patch ban for gangs has changed their behaviour, and made people feel safer. Gang laws are among policies the Government's crediting...
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Australian Liberal Party drops anti-Labor diss track
A response from the Australian Prime Minister after being dissed in a rap song by the Liberal party. The track released by Peter Dutton's Liberal party takes aim...
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Mark Tele'a set to leave the All Blacks for Japan next season
New Zealand Rugby remain happy with their player retention rates, despite All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a's decision to head to Japan after this season. The 28-year-old...
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Dog owners who tether pets for too long set to be key part of latest Government crackdown
The Government is cracking down on dog owners tying up pets for long periods. SPCA and MPI Animal Welfare inspectors can now issue fines over dogs found tethered...
