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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Best of 2024: Barry Soper - Northland pylon collapse was completely preventable
The Electricity Authority's report in to a toppled pylon has found the collapse was entirely avoidable. The Transpower pylon north of Helensville fell - cutting...
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Gavin Grey: Verdict expected in the case against Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini
A charity boat was bringing 147 migrants that they'd rescued in the Mediterranean to Italy but the Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini refused. This has...
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Sir Roger Douglas: ACT Party Founder throws shade at his own
Sir Roger Douglas is disappointed with the ACT Party's response to this week's bleak Treasury forecasts. Douglas supported NZ First MP Shane Jones' response to...
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Peter Lewis: The Chinese consumer does not want to spend
China has been desperate to boost its economy but the consumer does not want to spend. Youth unemployment is close to 20% in the country, which is a contributor...
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Ryan Bridge: Do's and Don'ts for the beach this summer
It's my last day at work for the year... and I'm off to the beach... Every year... because I'messentially an angry and quite grumpy person.... I go to the beach...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 December 2024
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 20 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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The Huddle: Red Bull is buying Liam Lawson's potential
Tonight on the Huddle, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson and Sports Journalist Jim Kayes discuss all things sport of the week. The Huddle agrees Liam...
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Richard Martin: Mr Beast's reality show is Capitalist dystopia
YouTuber Mr Beast has come out with his own reality TV show called Beast Games. The show will see one thousand contestants playing to win a grand prize of $5 million. Entertainment...
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Frank Frizelle: Very concerned at the cutback of bowel screening procedures
Palmerston North Hospital is cutting back on some of its bowel cancer screening procedures, and Health New Zealand is unable to say if this is happening in other...
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Mitch McCann: Luigi Mangione extradited to Rikers Island
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione has been extradited to New York. Earlier this week the 26-year-old faced 11 charges at the state level, but now the FBI...
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Barry Soper: Red face day for Barbara Edmonds
Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds has posted to Facebook an incorrect graph that claims the Ardern-Hipkins government has reduced New Zealand's debt...
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Jason Pine: Auckland FC hoping to give their fans a Merry Christmas
What everyone hoped would happen has happened: A kiwi has made it to a full time drive with Formula One. Liam Lawson goes into the Red Bull team alongside big name...
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Barrie Thomlinson: Red Bull selecting Liam Lawson is a long time coming
Liam Lawson has been promoted into Red Bull's senior team in Formula One. He'll race alongside Max Verstappen next season after Red Bull parted ways with Sergio...
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New study reveals the number of daily steps needed to avoid depression
A new study has revealed the amount of steps you take per day could lead to a reduction in depression symptoms. Spanish researchers have debunked the earlier finding...
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US Federal Reserve adopts hawkish outlook ahead of 2025
Over in the US, share prices have slumped after the US Federal Reserve hinted at a slower than expected pace for rate cuts in the new year. The Federal Reserve set...
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Who is Jamie Mackay's Ag Person of the Year for 2024?
The Country's Jamie Mackay has been catching up with politicians and farming experts to discuss their picks for Ag Person of the Year. There's been a diverse range...
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NZ back in recession - but economists say there's still hope
This was a dire week for the economy - but experts say things can only go up from here. Stats NZ revealed that GDP was down 1 percent in the September quarter, and...
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The Huddle: Can we acknowledge the Reserve Bank made mistakes?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 December 2024, the GDP has taken a massive fall, plunging New Zealand into the biggest recession...
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Mastercard fight back against proposed Commerce Commission cap
Mastercard is pushing back against the Commerce Commission's plan to put a cap on credit card fees. The Commission says regulation for credit and contactless payments...
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Government aims to change free speech rules impacting universities
A new bill looks to make universities less 'risk adverse' over freedom of speech. When introduced in March, it will amend the Education and Training Act and require...
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'A much more elegant solution': Air NZ launches new measures to make bag recovery easier
Travellers with Air New Zealand can now use Apple AirTags to find their lost luggage. The carrier is enabling a feature letting customers share the live location...
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'Disappointing': Waitangi National Trust chair responds to Luxon opting out of Treaty Grounds event
A Northland Maori leader says Waitangi Day could be more volatile than ever. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's decided against attending celebrations at the Treaty Grounds. He...
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Former Finance Minister says Kiwis deserve explanation following GDP dip
People will have questions, after one of the country's worst quarterly GDP dips in decades. Stats NZ figures show New Zealand's gross domestic product crashed down...
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Barry Soper: No surprise Luxon's skipping Waitangi celebrations at Treaty Grounds
The Prime Minister's revealed he will not be at the historic Treaty grounds for Waitangi Day celebrations next year. Chris Luxon says he'll instead take part in...
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Raygun demands $11,000 from comedy club over planned stage musical
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn is demanding $11,000 in legal fees from the owner of a Sydney-based comedy club who planned to stage a show...
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F1: Could Liam Lawson take Sergio Perez's vacant seat?
Liam Lawson might have his nose in front, but Red Bull insist no decision has been locked in over Sergio Perez's vacant seat for 2025. The Mexican driver has negotiated...
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'Terrible for our community': Far North Mayor issues warning after second dog attack at Taipā Beach
The Far North District Council has issued a warning after a string of dog attacks in the region. An 8-year-old girl was hospitalised after being attacked by a dog...
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Santa Rally: Which stocks could look forward to a Christmas charge-up?
We're less than a week out from Christmas - and some key stocks could be well-placed for a Christmas charge-up. The 'Santa Rally' phenomenon refers to a strong share...
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NZ debt uptick likely to come with additional costs - S&P Global Ratings
The surprisingly large uptick in the amount of debt the Treasury is expected to issue in coming years will come at a cost, S&P Global Ratings warns. On Tuesday,...
