Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE

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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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 March 2025, free trade negotiations are underway with India, but will they actually result...
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North Macedonian officials are probing for corruption after at least 59 teens and young adults died in a nightclub fire. Inside fireworks struck the ceiling - engulfing...
US share market makes minor leap despite falling consumer confidence

The US share market bounced back at the end of last week, despite growing concerns about America's economic future. New data shows there's a decline in consumer...
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A new study from the Building Research Association has found that indoor summer temperatures have gone up 6 to 10 percent in the last 20 years. The new insulation...
The Huddle: Would you avoid travelling to the US because of Trump?

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Budget 2025: Nicola Willis drops first preview ahead of May release

The Finance Minister's dropped a few crumbs on what's shaping this year's budget. Nicola Willis will unveil her growth budget on May 22. She says the public service...
Seymour lambasts social media post shared by Te Pāti Māori's Rawiri Waititi

David Seymour's responding to a post evoking him as needing trimming like a lawn. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi re-shared his partner's post showing him...
Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar issued notice after probe into Vegas incident

The NRL has issued a breach notice to Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar following a probe into an altercation that took place during the first round in Las Vegas. The...
NZ-India trade deal: Meat Industry Association explains how primary sector can benefit

New Zealand's sheep farmers could be big winners if we secure a trade deal with India. The Prime Minister has announced formal negotiations on a comprehensive Free...
Wellington Airbnb hosts voice disapproval with proposed accommodation rate hike

Wellington Airbnb hosts are hitting out at the city council and claiming accommodation rate hikes are overkill. It's proposing applying commercial rates to short-term...
Barry Soper: Will Luxon's free trade talks with India go anywhere?

The Prime Minister says confirmation we're relaunching Indian trade talks came soon after he'd touched down in New Delhi. On the campaign trail, Chris Luxon pledged...
Cyclone Alfred blows billion-dollar hole in Australia's federal budget

Cyclone Alfred has blown a $1.2 billion hole in the upcoming Australian federal budget, according to a warning from Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Government has announced...
Australian Grand Prix: Lawson crashes out in rainy Melbourne chaos

Liam Lawson has succumbed in his first full race with Red Bull as wet conditions wrought havoc on Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix. Sitting 13th, he lost control...
Bullying in schools 'difficult' to track and measure, expert warns

One in four school principals claims to see harmful behaviour every day between students - and the Children’s Commissioner aims to address that. The Chief Children’s...
Gavin Grey: Europe feels 'unfairly picked on' after 200 percent tariffs

Europe is responding to Trump's enormous 200 percent tariffs on wine and other alcohol products from the region. Wine producers in France, Italy and Spain are 'really...
Peter Lewis: 'China highly vulnerable' to trade war

US steel and aluminium tariffs are coming into effect, and they are coming without exemptions. Australia and Japan were hoping to avoid the tariffs, but they're...
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 14 March 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 March 2025, Labour's Barbara Edmonds says she's on board with foreign investments, but there's...
NZ-Australia combined defence: 'We need to re-examine everything'

A former Aussie Home Affairs secretary is calling for New Zealand to get rid of our nuclear-free policy and sign up to Orcus. Former Australian Home Affairs Secretary...
Nate Saunders: Liam Lawson 'easing himself in'

Kiwi Liam Lawson has already had a close call in Melbourne today ahead of the big day on Sunday. Going around the circuit the Red Bull driver grazed the wall on...
Sports Huddle: Do the Warriors have what it takes?

Newstalk ZB Sports Editor Elliot Smith and Sports Journalist Lavina Good join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle. The F1 is on everyone's lips this afternoon, as fans gear...
Dr Daniel Timms: Patient survives on artificial heart for 100 days

An Australian patient has this week survived100 days with an artificial heart. The success is a world first and is another step towards decreasing the number of...
Barry Soper: Tory Whanau thought Wellington would back her comments against PM

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is sounding off on the Prime Minister after failing to reach a deadline made for all councils. Councils were encouraged to deliver...
Dan Mitchinson: Trump’s tariffs take on Europe’s wine industry

President Donald Trump is threatening Europe with a 200 percent tariff on alcohol. The warning comes as an attempt to have the EU remove a tariff held on whiskey....
Jason Pine: Catching up to do for Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson has had a disappointing race in the first free practice of the season, coming 16th out of 20 cars. There is work to be done for the Kiwi driver ahead...
Hospital alcohol-related abuse: 'We don't deserve this'

Alcohol affected patients are wreaking havoc on emergency departments, a recent Trans-Tasman study finds. Almost every staff member who took part in the survey...
Barbara Edmonds: Labour to honour the treaty in foreign investments

The Labour Party is encouraging foreign investments, but with a few conditions. They want no ownership or operation of hospitals, prisons, schools, or critical...
New Plymouth's homelessness crackdown: 7 days to move on

Homelessness is facing a crackdown in New Plymouth as people sleeping rough are breaching bylaws, the district council says. Rough sleepers have been told to remove...
Trump accuses Ireland of 'stealing' US companies

US President Trump has accused Ireland of stealing the US pharmaceutical industry and the tax revenue that he believes should have been paid to the US. Irish premier...
Explained: Why has Tesla's share price dropped?

Tesla's share price has taken a dive in recent months. Donald Trump's ascension to the US Presidency initially helped boost the share price, but it's since dropped...
Southland farmers call for wild ducks to be labelled as pests

Southern farmers are in a flap about wild ducks, calling for the mallard breed to be designated pests so they can be killed throughout the year. Southland’s Federated...

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