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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UK looks to tighten knife sale laws after Southport attack
The Southport attack has prompted the UK to toughen up the laws on buying knives as the killer awaits sentencing. Under new legislation, anyone buying a knife online...
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NZ Merino set to investigate alleged animal welfare violations
Two farms have been suspended from New Zealand Merino’s ZQ quality standard supply programme after undercover videos appeared to show animal welfare breaches. People...
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Liam Dann: Is Chris Luxon right about our 'culture of saying no'?
Prime Minister Chris Luxon laid out his vision for growing the economy as part of today's State of the Nation address - and pointed the finger at the country. Luxon...
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The Huddle: Will Putin respond to Trump's threats?
Tonight on The Huddle, AUT chancellor Rob Campbell and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Why you might be following Trump on Facebook and Instagram without knowing
Facebook and Instagram users have recently noticed their accounts have started following President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and Vice President JD Vance without...
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Science shake-up: Crown Research Institutes to merge into three mega science groups
There's belief the science sector is on the right track with a major overhaul. Seven Crown Research Institutes will now merge into three public research organisations. Another...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 January 2025, the Prime Minister says we need to do away with our 'no'-attitude to grow...
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UK tabloids issue apology to Prince Harry, settlement reached
Prince Harry's decision to settle with News Group Newspapers may have been the smart move, according to one expert. He'd been suing the group - which publishes the...
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Ben Shelton slams Australian Open interviewers for not being 'respectful'
Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton has taken the Grand Slam's on-court interviewers to task for being 'disrespectful' to players. Shelton initially laughed...
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'We want a single focus': New Government agency aims to bring in overseas funding
The Trade Minister says he wants deals through the door this year - with a Government goal of tempting overseas funding. A new agency called Invest New Zealand will...
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Jason Walls: No surprises in Luxon's State of the Nation address
The Prime Minister isn't concerned opening up to more mining could harm New Zealand's reputation. More mining and drilling is on the cards under a new Government...
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Australian election: Voters flock to Dutton in new polls
As the Australian election year gets underway, voters appear to be looking for a change in leadership. New polling data shows Peter Dutton holds a 39–34 lead over...
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Snowballing costs put Winter Games NZ on ice
Confidence snow sports will continue to thrive in New Zealand, despite the Winter Games being put on ice due to an avalanche of rising costs. CEO of Snow Sports...
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'Room for growth': Tourism Industry Aotearoa approves of proposed visa changes
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is excited about the Government's new growth agenda. Minister-in-charge Nicola Willis is considering visa changes, hoping to pull in more...
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Turkish ski resort fire kills 76, people forced to jump from windows
A huge fire killed at least 76 people as it ripped through a hotel at a popular ski resort in northern Turkey. The blaze at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya...
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Trump's return to the White House set to impact key NZX companies - report
Donald Trump officially got the keys back to the White House earlier this week - and his return to power could have an impact on NZX-listed businesses. Fisher &...
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India testing the waters on NZ trade agreement - report
New reports indicate the Indian Government is sounding out the nation's biggest businesses to determine how they feel about a trade agreement with New Zealand. The...
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Government spending: Auditor-General calls for more accountability
The Auditor-General is upping the ante, urging the Government to change the law to require departments to better report on what their spending achieves. John Ryan...
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The Huddle: Why can't Gen Z handle DIY?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
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More industry cuts to come following NZME restructure - Spinoff expert
A media commentator says cuts at NZME are just the latest in a troubled industry. NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB owner NZME is proposing a restructure, with a net loss...
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Ghahraman shoplifting incident: Auror CEO explains new surveillance technology
Police can search the retail surveillance network that recorded a shopping incident involving former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, even when no complaint has been made. Ghahraman...
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Gen Z increasingly reluctant to carry out DIY tasks - report
The revelation that almost a quarter of Gen Z adults would rather pay a professional to change their lightbulbs has raised concerns about self-reliance among young...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 January 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis on our sticky domestic inflation and why Chinese...
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Inflation data: Economists hopeful for OCR cut come February
Confidence another substantial Official Cash Rate cut's on the cards, with today's figures showing inflation is still under control. Stats NZ says the rate for the...
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Finance Minister Willis warns councils to exercise spending restraint
The Finance Minister's fired a warning to local councils - saying it's time for spending discipline and restraint. Stats NZ data for the year to December shows the...
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Jason Walls: National sends clear message at annual caucus retreat
National's sending a strong message about its goals for 2025 - to grow the economy. The party's holding its annual caucus retreat today, and Prime Minister Chris...
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Democratic-led states issuing legal action over Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship
The US isn't appearing that united over new President Donald Trump's drastic reconfiguration of American policy. He's issued dozens of executive orders since taking...
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Novak Djokovic beats out Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz admits he was outplayed in a four-set quarter-final defeat to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Alcaraz won the first set but concedes...
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'Huge disparity': NCEA data sparks concern around Māori achievement rates
Experts are urging the Government to step up and help boost achievement rates among Māori students. The latest NCEA data shows Māori students lagged 20 percent behind...
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How will Davos-goers respond to Donald Trump's return?
Business executives, academics, Government officials and civic leaders are expected to gather in Switzerland for the World Economic forum - and there's one key name...
