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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'A call to unity': Louisa Wall voices support for TJ Perenara’s Treaty statement
There's belief from some that the All Blacks' support for Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is a call for unity. As halfback TJ Perenara led the pre-test haka yesterday - he referenced...
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Australian Government launches nation-wide study into school bullying
A review has been ordered to investigate bullying across Australian schools in a bid to stamp out the issue. The study will be funded by the Australian Government...
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TJ Perenara raises eyebrows in final All Blacks clash
The All Blacks' final match of the season against Italy raised a few eyebrows - over more than just the team's performance. Departing veteran TJ Perenara voiced...
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'Health food desert': Dave Letele calls for education and regulation as obesity stats soar
The Helen Clark foundation is calling on the Government to address New Zealand's growing obesity stats and improve access to healthy foods. The think tank's newly-released...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: TJ Perenara's left problems behind for the All Blacks
So, it looks like the rugby bosses may have already realised how big a mistake they made with that haka, because we've now learned they've cut TJ Perenara's political...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 22 November 2024, a nationwide whooping cough epidemic has been declared, and Director of Public...
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Europe split on following through with Benjamin Netanyahu arrest warrant
The UK has expressed hesitancy at following through with the ICC’s arrest warrant for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, despite strong support to oblige from the majority...
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45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists sentenced under national security law
45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison. They were prosecuted under its 2020 national security law for their roles...
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Questions over if Netanyahu would be arrested if he left Israel
Questions whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he left the country. The International Criminal Court's been served with an arrest...
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Sports Huddle: All Blacks vs Italy, Doug Bracewell, Rafael Nadal
Oceania Football Confederation media manager Matt Brown and Newstalk ZB Canterbury Sport reader joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on the Sports Huddle. The All Blacks...
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All Blacks name strong side in final test of the year against Italy
The All Blacks have named a surprisingly strong side for their final test of the year against Italy in Turin. There are five changes from the 30-29 loss to France,...
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Tech commentator on emerging Twitter/X alternative Bluesky
Twitter/X alternative Bluesky has emerged as the next big trend in social media. Around 21 million people have signed up for the app, which has seen a large spike...
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Police: Public are already reporting gang patch sightings a day after ban began
The public are already reporting gang patch sightings a day after the ban began. New Police powers let officers disperse gatherings, and gang insignia is banned...
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"Beginning of something serious": Health authorities declare national whooping cough epidemic
Health authorities have declared a national whooping cough epidemic. Cases have been rising and ESR reports there've been 263 cases in the past four weeks. The disease...
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New guidelines released for Treaty Principles Bill submissions
The Justice Select Committee has issued more guidance for submissions to the Treaty Principles Bill. It's planning to hold hearings from the last week of January. It’s...
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Trump taps Pam Bondi for Attorney-General after Matt Gaetz withdrawal
US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US Attorney-General following firebrand...
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Weekend Sport host on All Blacks vs Italy and Auckland FC's return
The All Blacks have named a strong line-up for their final test of the year against Italy in Turin on Sunday. The side is looking to finish the year on a high, as...
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Doubt on demand for airlines as Wellington Airport announces upgrade plan
An airline group is casting doubt on demand for sending long-haul flights into Wellington Airport. The Airport's announced a $500 million five-year upgrade plan...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's a really tough time to be the UN
Tell you what, it’s a tough time to be the UN. I can’t help but feel that the UN’s credibility is increasingly on the line at the moment with how often it’s being...
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Ukraine fires UK-made missiles into Russia
European allies of Ukraine are bracing for a response from Russia. Ukraine has fired US, and now UK-made missiles into Russian territory. UK correspondent Enda...
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Nvidia's third-quarter earnings surpass expectations - report
Nvidia's reported third-quarter earnings have surpassed expectations - and left the chip maker feeling optimistic about its future. The company's earnings delivered...
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Denmark agrees to world-first tax on agricultural emissions
Denmark has agreed on how to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions - including flatulence/farting/burping by livestock. This comes after months...
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Reserve Bank likely to cut rates in final meeting of the year - experts
The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate. Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if the Bank will...
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The Huddle: Will the gang patch ban make a difference?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Erica...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 21 November 2024, the Director-General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati speaks to Heather about new...
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Westpac head defends tougher emissions targets for Kiwi farmers
Westpac has been accused of hypocrisy over punishing Kiwi farmers for their emissions while investing in fossil fuels. Westpac is among the major banks that introduced...
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Kiwi 'mumfluencer' Maria Foy reveals why she's pulled back from sharing her kids on social media
As social media advances, some parenting influencers have pulled back on posting their kids for fear of their digital footprint and other safety concerns. The founder...
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'We have rules for a reason': Tinetti calls for consequences following Stanford insult
Labour's Jan Tinetti says consequences for rule-breaking in the House should apply across the aisle. Tinetti claims Education Minister Erica Stanford called her...
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Government spending policies dragging out recession, experts warn
Experts are warning the Government's policies designed to reduce the deficit and bring down inflation are worsening the impact of the recession on households and...
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Puberty blockers report: Director-General of Health predicts use will drop
The Director-General of Health says she expects puberty blocker prescriptions to continue to fall. The Ministry of Health has released an evidence brief showing...
