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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Gail Downey: UK's new criminal offence for people smuggling
People smuggling is seeing a crackdown in the UK after roughly 37,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year. The new criminal offence will see tough...
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DeepSeek: The AI company that came out of nowhere
Chinese company DeepSeek is shedding light on the nations censorship and information control, and causing mass interest in doing so. Asia Business Correspondent...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 31 January 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 January. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Brewery industry's call for smaller hikes in excise tax
A new report has found that beer makes up almost 1% of our country's GDP. Brewing accounted for $3.6 billion of our GDP last year and 1.3% of the national workforce...
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Sports Huddle: Does protesting have a place in sports?
Sports Journalist Nicky Styris and Sports Commentator Andrew Gourdie on the Huddle. Who will the new Warriors captain be? The Huddle throws Mitchell Barnett, James...
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'Tough day at the office' for school lunch company
An oven issue is responsible for delaying school lunches across Auckland today. It is another blow for the scheme that saw principals likening the meals to "dog...
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Mining: Fast-track Approval Act a 'game changer'
Resources Minister Shane Jones wants to double mining exports by 2035, claiming it will let the country reach three billion dollars in mineral exports by 2035. It...
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Simeon Brown: Just 4 more beds for Dunedin Hospital
Simeon Brown has confirmed plans for Dunedin's new hospital, unveiling details of the project, which will cost 1.88 billion dollars to complete. The last government...
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Jason Walls: 'Embarrassing' school lunch hiccup
The quality of school lunches is the talk of the town after lacklustre images have circulated of the meals. In day 4 of the scheme, Labour's Education spokesperson...
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Logan Church: What happened in the lead up to Washington DC plane crash
More than 40 bodies have been pulled from the wreckage after last nights plane crash in Washington DC. US Correspondent Logan Church said Air Traffic Control staffing...
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Jason Pine: Why Auckland FC is top of the league
Pre-season matches are underway in Super Rugby this weekend for all six New Zealand-based sides. What has led to Auckland FC sitting at the top of the league halfway...
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Public service workers are working from home, is it a good thing?
Almost half of New Zealand's public servants are working from home one day a week, according to data released by The Public Service Commission. The IRD and the...
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Outrage as Bristol looks to cut bin collections down to once per month
Bristol could potentially become the first major city in England to cut their black waste bin collections down to once per month. The Green Party-led authority says...
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AI-linked stocks still volatile following DeepSeek fiasco - report
There's been plenty of volatility in the tech market this week off the back of the recent DeepSeek fiasco. Despite things picking up after this week's crash, experts...
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Kāinga Ora set to allow wool carpet providers to contribute to houses
Kāinga Ora has announced it will allow wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. The agency has spent the last few...
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US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged
The US Federal Reserve has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, due to stubbornly high inflation. US President Donald Trump has voiced his disapproval with...
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The Huddle: What's going on in Parliament this week?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We're into...
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Burger demand boosts trade as US becomes NZ's second-biggest export market
Growing demand for burger meat has super-charged New Zealand's exports to the United States. The US has recently overtaken Australia as New Zealand’s second-largest...
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'It's the right time for me': Dame Sophie Pascoe opens up about retirement
Dame Sophie Pascoe believes the time is right to hang up her swimming cap and goggles. The 32-year-old is retiring as New Zealand's greatest-ever Paralympian, having...
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'Unacceptable': Ricardo Menéndez March says Prime Minister needs to hold MPs accountable
The Green Party has been quick to criticise their political rivals over recent objectionable comments in the House. NZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'send the Mexicans...
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Minister Karen Chhour explains decision to save Barnardos helpline and overrun Oranga Tamariki
The Children's Minister says saving Barnados' helpline for under-12s was a mutual decision reached with the Prime Minister. The 0800 What's Up support line and...
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Jason Walls: Can we trust Luxon to rein in the MPs?
The Prime Minister says he hasn't spoken to two Cabinet ministers over recent remarks that were labelled racist and xenophobic. In the House, Shane Jones yelled...
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NSW police voice displeasure with leaking of potential caravan terror plot
There's discourse erupting in Sydney after a delay in publicising the discovery of a caravan full of explosives. A Dural resident made the discovery 10 days ago,...
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Dame Lisa Carrington confirms she's committed to the 2028 LA Olympics
Dame Lisa Carrington's decision to commit to a fifth Olympic campaign has been met with elation at Canoe Racing New Zealand. It's been confirmed the eight-time gold...
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Things set to get 'very scary' for coffee industry - report
Experts are warning things are set to get 'very scary' for New Zealand's coffee and café industry. Global supply chain disruptions and worsening climate conditions...
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UK looking to fund expansions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports
The UK Government is looking to 'fight for growth' and expand the resources dedicating to funding major airports. British finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected...
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DeepSeek debacle: Tech stocks bounce back after recent slump
Over in the US, tech stocks have picked up again after a 3 percent selloff after Chinese startup DeepSeek caused a storm in the AI industry. The stocks took a dive...
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Kiwi homeowners shopping around for better mortgage rates - report
Bank switching surged in December, as those with mortgages appear to have shopped around for cheaper debt at a record rate. Just over $2 billion of mortgage debt...
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The Huddle: Do we agree with the speed limit changes?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid escalating global tensions
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists have moved their Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds to midnight. The clock symbolically illustrates how close humanity is to the...
