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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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Good luck convincing us of impartiality
Good luck to TVNZ. Good luck to TVNZ trying to convince anyone that they are unbiased, given what's just happened with them in the last week. I just played you...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 15 November 2024
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 15 November. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Number of UK prison officers sacked for misconduct rises by more than a third
The number of prison officers sacked for misconduct in UK jails has gone up by more than a third on last year. Offences include sex acts with inmates and other inappropriate...
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Beijing prepares powerful countermeasures in anticipation of Trump's comeback
Trump has nominated Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State. Rubio, an Iran and China hawk who serves on the Senate foreign relations committee, would become one...
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Barry Soper Wraps the Political Week
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week that was with Heather du Plessis-Allan – including Parliamentary debacle, apology to victims...
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Commerce Commission taking action against One NZ over 100% mobile coverage campaign
The Commerce Commission are taking action against One NZ over their ‘100% mobile coverage’ plan and Starlink rollout. The watchdog believes the advertising campaign...
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Sports Huddle: Paul Allison and Jim Kayes on All Blacks v France, Tim Southee, Blues Super Rugby, Chris Wood, All Whites
Rugby commentator Paul Allison and sport journalist Jim Kayes join the Sports Huddle to discuss Beauden Barrett getting the number 10 nod over Damien Mckenzie, Tim...
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“A tough game that they’ll want to finish”: Ben Smith on All Blacks v France test
The All Blacks have made five changes ahead of the weekend’s test against France. Beauden Barrett and Cam Roigard have been given the nod at 9 and 10, with Ardie...
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Government considering charging visitors to conservation areas
The Government is looking at overhauling its approach to conservation. The current Conservation Act hasn’t been touched in 37 years. Proposed changes include charging...
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“Political reward for this kind of theatre is quite big”: Peter Dunne on haka in Parliament
Yesterday’s Treaty Principles parliamentary debate caught international attention. Labour MP Willie Jackson was ejected from Parliament during the debate, and Te...
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Parliament preparing for arrival of hīkoi
Parliament is preparing for the arrival of the hīkoi next Tuesday. And, former National minister for Treaty Negotiations Chris Finlayson believes the Treaty Principles...
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Anti-vax Robert F Kennedy JR tapped by Trump for US Secretary of Health
Donald Trump has tapped vaccine-sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr to be US Secretary of Health. The nomination has prompted widespread criticisms, though Trump says...
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Black Caps veteran Tim Southee announces test cricket retirement
Black Caps veteran Tim Southee has announced his retirement from test match cricket. Southee will bring the curtain down on his career after the upcoming series...
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“Particularly concerned about what this means for local democracy”: LGNZ Rural Chair on closure of community papers
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling for local democracy reporting to be expanded to all communities. The call comes as NZME proposes to cut 14 North...
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The Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk's X from official accounts
British news outlet The Guardian will no longer be posting on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) going forward. The news organisation has voiced concerns with the...
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US Election 2024: What can investors take away one week on?
US investors are still riding high one week after Donald Trump won the US presidency - but what can they expect long-term? Dow, and S&P, among others are experiencing...
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Food prices drop for October - but still up annually
Monthly food prices fell 0.9 percent in October compared with September, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The largest contributor to the fall was...
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Farmers probe Fonterra's decisions at AGM
Farmers at this morning's Fonterra AGM took the opportunity to probe the company around their reasons to sell off the company's consumer brands. Fonterra is looking...
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The Huddle: Is Air New Zealand wasting money on videos?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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'A circus': Minister Shane Jones slams haka that disrupted Treaty Principles Bill reading
NZ First Minister Shane Jones has been quick to lambast the haka by Te Pāti Māori that disrupted the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill. Speaker of the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 14 November 2024, dramatic scenes in Parliament this afternoon during the first reading of...
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Air New Zealand launches new safety video with Kiwi sports star
Air New Zealand's head is defending splashing out on a new safety video, as airfares rise. Kiwi NBA player Steven Adams features in the airline's first safety video...
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'Takes the guesswork out': New bill promises to give Kiwis better treatment by insurers
There's reassurance from the Government that Kiwis will be treated more fairly by insurers. A bill designed to better safeguard insurance consumers has passed its...
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Extinction Rebellion activists block traffic during peak hour in Melbourne
There's outrage among Melbourne commuters as Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocked traffic during peak hour. The activists were protesting this year's climate...
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'There are issues that needs to be dealt with': Minister Goldsmith raises concerns with Treaty Principles Bill
The National Party is standing by their choice to go against ACT's controversial Treaty Principles Bill. A haka by Te Pāti Māori MPs interrupted the first reading...
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IRD calls in debt collectors for overseas student loans
Inland Revenue is cracking down on outstanding student loans - and has doubled its team working on overseas collections. It's also putting more money into collecting...
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Barry Soper: Today's events in Parliament were a mess
A Te Pati Māori MP has been suspended from Parliament for kicking off a deafening haka in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill. Opposition MPs and people in the...
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All Blacks v France: What can fans expect ahead of this weekend's match?
The All Blacks name their team to face France overnight tonight, with a few intriguing decisions to make. Codie Taylor's a likely swap for Asafo Aumua at hooker,...
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Trump appoints Marco Rubio as his new Secretary of State
Donald Trump is continuing to appoint high-profile Republicans to his team. The president-elect is making former 2016 rival, Senator Marco Rubio, his Secretary of...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I support the IRD's crackdown on student debt
Well, here’s some good news if you don't like the idea of people freeloading on other taxpayers - the IRD has finally started properly cracking down on people who...
