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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King Charles pays tribute to Pope Francis
King Charles has spoken out after the death of Pope Francis - and says he touched the lives of so many through his care for both people and the planet. The monarch...
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Chicken exports returning to normal after bird flu outbreak
Chicken exports are returning to normal after a bird flu outbreak in Otago last year. Last December, New Zealand experienced its first confirmed case of avian influenza...
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The Huddle: How will Pope Francis be remembered?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 22 April 2025, following the death of Pope Francis, Sir David Moxon, tells Heather what the...
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Trade update: Exports up by 19 percent, new data shows
There's been some positive trade news. Stats NZ data shows goods exports rose 19 percent to $7.6 billion in March - compared to the same time a year ago. Milk powder,...
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Budget 2025: Minister Nicola Willis previews plan to bring down deficit
There's less than a month to go until the 2025 Budget is unveiled - and the Finance Minister has been clear about the goals she aims to tackle. Nicola Willis says...
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Half of Kiwi adults overwhelmed by phone notifications, research reveals
A new study has revealed another significant impact our phones are having on our mental health. New research reveals half of all New Zealanders over 18 now feel...
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'Focus on the facts': Winston Peters explains why definition of 'woman' should be clarified
Winston Peters says the term 'woman' needs protection - by a bill legally defining it as an adult human biological female. MP Jenny Marcroft's proposed Members...
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Questions raised after new developments arise in Beckenridge case
More questions have been raised after a twist in the disappearance of John and Mike Beckenridge in 2015. The pair disappeared after John Beckenridge broke a court...
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The legacy of Pope Francis: Former representative to the Holy See speaks on Pope's death
The openness and compassion of Pope Francis may carry over to the next pontiff to take up his title. The Head of the Catholic Church died last night after a stroke...
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Thomas Coughlan: Will NZ First's gender-based draft bill pass?
New Zealand First wants the definition of a woman and a man etched into the law. Britain's Supreme Court has ruled the legal definition should relate to biological...
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Peter Dutton losing ground with women and younger voters ahead of election
Women and younger voters have turned their backs on the opposition party ahead of the upcoming Australian election, according to new polls. The Coalition is trailing...
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe backflips on Black Ferns retirement
A switch to rugby league is almost certainly off the table for rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. The three-time Olympic sevens medalist is emerging from international...
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'Significant contribution': Luxon reveals NZ will extend military assistance to Ukraine until 2026
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed that New Zealand will be extending its military assistance in support of Ukraine's self-defence until December 2026. Luxon...
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UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman based on biological sex
The day to day implications of a landmark UK court ruling - that the term woman refers to biological sex - are not yet known. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme...
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Trade war: How long will the tariffs impact the economy?
With China and the US promising trade war escalations, economists are speculating about the future of the tariffs and how they'll impact global economies. Some have...
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The Huddle: Do we have to worry about a snap election?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Craig Renney from the CTU joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Prime Minister Luxon says NZ's agriculture sector is pulling the country out of recession
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession. Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing...
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CPI data: Inflation increase prompts concern from economists
New data shows inflation's gone up again - and there's concerns about what it could mean going forward. The latest Stats NZ figures put the rate at 2.5 percent,...
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Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO 'unsurprised' by Genesis Energy slowing down gas production
Genesis Energy has confirmed it plans to shift its focus over to coal, as gas production declines and no other suitable sources have been found. Genesis has made...
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Explained: What does the latest UK Supreme Court ruling mean going foward?
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term woman should be based on biological sex. The judges ruled that the 2010 Equality Act's sex based protections only apply...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 April 2025, the cost of living is on the rise again so will the OCR keep falling? KiwiRail...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Simeon Brown needs to convince more than just voters
I've got a lot of time for Simeon Brown - he's a very good politician, but I reckon he might want to take the advice of Chris Hipkins - a man who was also once the...
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Greens stress importance of combating climate change amid declining support
The Greens are reiterating the importance of combating climate change, concerned Kiwi buy-in appears to be fading. An Ipsos report shows the proportion of New Zealanders...
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'It's a mixed situation': Expert speculates what Trump's tariffs could mean for inflation going forward
US tariffs are expected to impact our next inflation figures, according to new reports. The rate increased in the three months to March to 2.5 percent - up from...
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'We got it wrong': KiwiRail apologises after initially refusing to offer compensation for ferry disruptions
Interislander's operator is promising to cough up for ferry disruptions. A Commerce Commission investigation found KiwiRail may have breached the law by suggesting...
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Thomas Coughlan: Is Labour's hesitancy a good look?
Labour has clarified it does not support Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive New Zealand Superannuation seven to 10 years before everyone else. Labour’s...
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Can Australia's AUKUS subs deal withstand rising costs?
Australia's AUKUS deal is facing additional pressures as the US is calling for an increase in defence spending. The US and the United Kingdom have both launched...
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Wellington Phoenix parts ways with former coach Paul Temple
The departing head coach of the Wellington Phoenix women's footballers concedes he's unsure what's next. Paul Temple has not been offered a contract renewal and...
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Western Springs Stadium: Auckland FC owners release new images
New images have given Aucklanders a closer look at the Western Springs Stadium proposal backed by Auckland FC and their billionaire owners. The images and a new...
