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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The Huddle: Does Tim Southee deserve to play in Saturday's test?
Tonight on The Huddle, Sports Journalist Nicky Styris and Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Paul Allison talk all things sport. Does Tim Southee deserve to play in...
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Kirk Hope: Hurdles around KiwiSaver to be removed
The Government is making changes to get more capital flowing around the economy. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bailey says he is going to make it...
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Barry Soper: Timing couldn't be worse for the Government's ferry failure
Ferry debacle, what a way to finish the year! The big four trade banks are being told to become more competitive while Kiwibank'sto get a $500 million cash injection. Greyhound...
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Ryan Bridge: Build the roads, we'll pay for them
It should come as no surprise to anyone, driving on our roads is about to get more expensive. Simeon Brown's come out this afternoon and whacked tolls on 3 new highways...
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Peter Lewis: South Korea's President clings to office
President Yoon vowed to “fight until the last moment” on Thursday, in his second public appearance since his unsuccessful martial law gambit. Yoon lashed out at...
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Gavin Grey: 'Disaster scenario' as flu sweeps the UK
Hospitals in England are being hit by a "tidal wave" of flu and other winter viruses, NHS bosses say. Data released showed there were an average of nearly 1,900...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 December 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday,13 December 2024, the Government has agreed to toll three new roads following public consultation...
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Byron Clark: Candace Owens engaged in holocaust denial, granted NZ visa
Controversial US Commentator Candace Owens has been granted a visa to work in New Zealand. This comes as Owens initial visa denial was overturned by Associate Minister...
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Brooke Van Velden: More mistakes to come for Holidays Act
The government is back to brainstorming for the Holidays Act, after feedback on the initial plan revealed it could make things worse. The legislation was set to...
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Simeon Brown: $2.70 for the foreseeable future
The government has agreed to new tolling in order to expedite investment in roads. Three new roads now come with a toll, all in the North Island. Transport Minister...
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Barry Soper: Luxon's first year was no baptism of fire
Christopher Luxon gives his review of the parliamentary press gallery as he nears the end of his first year as Prime Minister. Luxon said his past year was ‘like...
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Jason Pine: Black Caps: 'dead rubber in a three-match series'
This weekend’s cricket will see an end to Tim Southee’s career in his 107th match. The Black Cap’s ‘lost comfortably’ in both Wellington and Christchurch. Can...
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Donald Trump promises to abolish the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to shut down the Department of Education, a promise he made during his campaign. The President to be is also made Time’s...
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Terry Leach: Motorcyclists ACC levy to increase by 80%
Motorcyclists are calling the latest ACC levy increase “punitive and inequitable,” as they set to increase by 80% over the next three years. The levies will rise...
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'Concerning': Bowel cancer rates soaring in England
Bowel cancer rates in England have soared among under-50s - leaving experts concerned. New studies suggest more adults are developing early-onset bowel cancer worldwide,...
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Google unveils new 'Willow' quantum chip
Tech giant Google has unveiled its third-generation quantum chip, 'Willow'. The chip can solve problems at remarkable speeds, and experts are considering it a significant...
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Primary sector set to bounce back by June 2025
New Zealand’s primary sector export revenue is expected to jump by 7 percent to $56.9 billion in the June 2025 year after contracting in 2024, the Ministry for Primary...
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Grim figures expected ahead of half yearly economic and fiscal update - expert
The Finance Minister's set to update the country on the state of the books next week, and experts aren't feeling too optimistic. Nicola Willis will reveal whether...
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The Huddle: What is Wellington City Council thinking?
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ's Nick Leggett and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 December 2024, Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC explains why she rewrote the much criticised...
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'My intention was never to give a figure': Seymour defends himself from Peters scorn
The cost of the Government's new Cook Strait ferries is still unknown - but ACT's David Seymour has offered up some clarity. On social media, David Seymour said...
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Bumbling jihadi: Expert addresses Mark John Taylor's 'unlikely' return to NZ
A defence and security expert says the Kiwi 'bumbling jihadi' is New Zealand's problem, but it's difficult to get him. Mark John Taylor is believed to still be...
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Solicitor-General unveils newly updated prosecution guidelines
The Solicitor-General's spoken out over public pressure to change the prosecution guidelines. Una Jagose had advised prosecutors to think carefully about particular...
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Wellington draft budget predicts 'significant' rates increase next year
A city councillor says more can be done to stop Wellington's rates rising further. Draft council budget figures predict 15.9 percent rises for the 2025-26 financial...
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Barry Soper: Winston's facing his biggest test in Government
Winston Peters has fired back at speculation about how much the new Cook Strait ferries. The Government won't reveal how much they'll pay to replace the service...
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Obesity beats out smoking as top Australian health risk -report
Being overweight or obese has overtaken smoking as the top risk factor contributing to health problems in 2024, new data shows. The Australian Burden of Disease...
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NRL: Papua New Guinea set to get team by 2028
Papua New Guinea will have an NRL team from 2028, becoming the first-non-Australian-based club since the Warriors were established in 1995. Australian Rugby League...
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'Awful situation': Christmas leave cancelled for military personnel amid strike action
Christmas and New Year's leave has been cancelled for military personnel set to cover for striking from non-uniform staff. The Defence Minister last month invoked...
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UK Government monitoring 'risk' of British jihadists returning from Syria
There's growing concern about a wave of newly-released British jihadists returning to the UK from Syrian prisons. The UK Government is keeping a close eye on the...
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NZX 2024: Who were the winners and the losers for the year?
2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year? Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of a series of...
