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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Private ceremony to be held for Liam Payne's funeral
The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne will be held in a private ceremony in the Midlands, UK. Payne died on October 16th after falling from a hotel...
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Robotic-assisted surgery: How technology is enhancing hip replacements
More and more surgical procedures around the world are being carried out by trained robots. The latest field to benefit from the use of robotic technology is orthopaedic...
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Reserve Bank official accuses banks of not properly investing in innovation
A senior Reserve Bank official has taken aim at the big banks and accused them of stifling innovation and competition by underinvesting in technology. Addressing...
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The Huddle: Why is Auckland Transport fining people for parking in their own driveways?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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ADHD: Experts fear condition 'over-diagnosed'
ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have surged around the world - but there's concern from experts that we might be overdoing it. In New Zealand, prescriptions for...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 November 2024, the new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers tells Heather he will bring...
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Power bills set to go up for Kiwi households by April 2025
There's more power pain to come next year - as Kiwi households can expect a slight increase to their bills come April. The Commerce Commission has warned the average...
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NZ promises $10 million to UN fund designed to help climate change response
New Zealand has pledged $10 million to a global fund to help developing countries respond to climate change damage. Minister-in-charge, Simon Watts has made the...
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'Tough to take': 230 jobs on the line as Kinleith Mill proposes production halt
There's concern for hundreds of Kiwi workers as one of New Zealand's biggest pulp and paper mills looks to halt production. Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill plans to halt...
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Screen time rules linked to reduced childhood obesity - study
There's proof regulating children's screen time can reduce the risk of childhood obesity. An Auckland University study has found cutting young children's device...
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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers outlines plans for NZ's front line
New Zealand's new Police Commissioner is keeping an open mind about arming front line staff. Deputy Commissioner Richard Chambers is replacing Andrew Coster - and...
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Barry Soper: The new Police Commissioner will have to hit the ground running
The nation's new top cop is prepared to step into the role. Richard Chambers has been appointed the new Police Commissioner by Minister Mark Mitchell - and he's...
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Trump and Musk watch SpaceX’s Starship launch end with water landing
SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight splashed down in the Indian Ocean following today's highly-anticipated test mission. The booster earlier plunged into the Gulf...
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Super Rugby Aupiki and Super W set to clash in Women's Super Rugby final
There's hope a women's trans-Tasman Super Rugby final is a sign of things to come. The Super Rugby Aupiki champions will face the Australian Super W winners in a...
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Transport Minister encouraging NZTA to cut down on 'exorbitant' spending
The Transport Agency has spent nearly $800 million on traffic management in the past three years, according to new reports. The Government has revealed the spend...
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Sir Keir Starmer has high hopes for UK-China relationship following Xi Jinping meeting
Sir Keir Starmer is hopeful the UK's relationship with China will be strengthened off the back of his meeting with Xi Jinping. The pair met at the G20 summit -...
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Job postings dropped for third consecutive month
The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month. Despite these grim figures, one expert has...
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The Huddle: Do we need tougher standards in Parliament?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! After...
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New Watercare map reveals which areas will suffer from lack of water infrastructure
There's growing concerns that a lack of water infrastructure will slow down housing developments planned for parts of Auckland. On the Hibiscus Coast anyone without...
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Waste and recycling experts calling for tighter regulations around battery disposal
Councils and waste industry experts are calling for increased regulations for the disposal of used batteries following an escalation in fires. WasteMINZ, the Waste...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 19 November 2024, tens of thousands of protesters have turned up at Parliament to protest the...
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Desert Road closure: NZTA says shutdown will allow them to finish 'challenging' section faster
There's disappointment among some as State Highway 1 in the Central North Island will be closed for repairs for two months. The Desert Road is closing between Turangi...
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Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora first NZ-made aircraft to clear super-sonic speeds
Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora flew at supersonic speeds for the first time, clearing the way to begin commercial operations in a few months. The aircraft is the...
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Foodstuffs' appeal against CommComm 'unlikely' to succeed, expert claims
A competition lawyer says it'll be very unlikely Foodstuff's appeal will succeed. The Commerce Commission declined its merger of its North and South Island arms-...
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Former Speaker says Brownlee should consider amending rules amid Treaty Bill debate
A ground-breaking hīkoi of 42,000 people descended on Parliament today, telling lawmakers to kill ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. It passed its first reading last...
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Barry Soper: Peaceful display at today's hīkoi
Authorities are urging Hīkoi mō te Tiriti attendees to travel safely as their journey home begins. It's estimated at least 42,000 people gathered at the Parliamentary...
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Broadcaster Alan Jones charged with two additional offences against ninth victim
Former broadcaster and Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with two further offences against a ninth victim, bringing the total up to 26. Jones was arrested...
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All Black Harry Plummer set to leave NZ for France
One-test All Black Harry Plummer is poised to leave New Zealand after next year's Super Rugby season. The Blues pivot, who played his so-far only test to date against...
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Mayor Brown 'hopeful' Auckland Council will approve draft budget proposal
Wayne Brown is proposing major reforms to Auckland's council controlled organisations in his draft budget proposal. Brown wants to scrap the council's urban regeneration...
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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...
