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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Gavin Grey: Europe feels 'unfairly picked on' after 200 percent tariffs
Europe is responding to Trump's enormous 200 percent tariffs on wine and other alcohol products from the region. Wine producers in France, Italy and Spain are 'really...
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Peter Lewis: 'China highly vulnerable' to trade war
US steel and aluminium tariffs are coming into effect, and they are coming without exemptions. Australia and Japan were hoping to avoid the tariffs, but they're...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 14 March 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 March 2025, Labour's Barbara Edmonds says she's on board with foreign investments, but there's...
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NZ-Australia combined defence: 'We need to re-examine everything'
A former Aussie Home Affairs secretary is calling for New Zealand to get rid of our nuclear-free policy and sign up to Orcus. Former Australian Home Affairs Secretary...
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Nate Saunders: Liam Lawson 'easing himself in'
Kiwi Liam Lawson has already had a close call in Melbourne today ahead of the big day on Sunday. Going around the circuit the Red Bull driver grazed the wall on...
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Sports Huddle: Do the Warriors have what it takes?
Newstalk ZB Sports Editor Elliot Smith and Sports Journalist Lavina Good join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle. The F1 is on everyone's lips this afternoon, as fans gear...
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Dr Daniel Timms: Patient survives on artificial heart for 100 days
An Australian patient has this week survived100 days with an artificial heart. The success is a world first and is another step towards decreasing the number of...
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Barry Soper: Tory Whanau thought Wellington would back her comments against PM
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is sounding off on the Prime Minister after failing to reach a deadline made for all councils. Councils were encouraged to deliver...
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Dan Mitchinson: Trump’s tariffs take on Europe’s wine industry
President Donald Trump is threatening Europe with a 200 percent tariff on alcohol. The warning comes as an attempt to have the EU remove a tariff held on whiskey....
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Jason Pine: Catching up to do for Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson has had a disappointing race in the first free practice of the season, coming 16th out of 20 cars. There is work to be done for the Kiwi driver ahead...
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Hospital alcohol-related abuse: 'We don't deserve this'
Alcohol affected patients are wreaking havoc on emergency departments, a recent Trans-Tasman study finds. Almost every staff member who took part in the survey...
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Barbara Edmonds: Labour to honour the treaty in foreign investments
The Labour Party is encouraging foreign investments, but with a few conditions. They want no ownership or operation of hospitals, prisons, schools, or critical...
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New Plymouth's homelessness crackdown: 7 days to move on
Homelessness is facing a crackdown in New Plymouth as people sleeping rough are breaching bylaws, the district council says. Rough sleepers have been told to remove...
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Trump accuses Ireland of 'stealing' US companies
US President Trump has accused Ireland of stealing the US pharmaceutical industry and the tax revenue that he believes should have been paid to the US. Irish premier...
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Explained: Why has Tesla's share price dropped?
Tesla's share price has taken a dive in recent months. Donald Trump's ascension to the US Presidency initially helped boost the share price, but it's since dropped...
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Southland farmers call for wild ducks to be labelled as pests
Southern farmers are in a flap about wild ducks, calling for the mallard breed to be designated pests so they can be killed throughout the year. Southland’s Federated...
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The Huddle: Is it time to change how we vote in local elections?
Tonight on The Huddle, AUT chancellor Rob Campbell and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Immigration: Has the Kiwi brain drain peaked?
The number of people leaving the country long-term hit another new record in the year to January - but monthly data suggests the brain drain has peaked. Stats NZ...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 March 2025, investors are stoked with what they've been hearing at the Government's big...
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'Work in progress': Expert unpacks day one of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit
Investors are keen to see a long term pipeline of work - before committing to spending their money here. More than a hundred companies, managing about six trillion...
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'We need to sort it': Nelson mayor says in-person voting would boost local election turnout
There's increasing suggestions turnout in local body elections would improve with a move to in-person voting. Local Government New Zealand wants postal voting scrapped...
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Married At First Sight Australia: Regulatory body launches investigation into series
The latest season of Married At First Sight Australia has been plagued by scandals on and off the screen - and now a regulatory body has launched a wider investigation. SafeWork...
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'Not true': Physicians disputing Govt claims following bowel cancer screening changes
Physicians are coming down hard on the Government's evidence being used to prop up their changes to bowel cancer funding. Last week, the Government announced it...
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Minister Bishop outlines hopes for Infrastructure Investment Summit
The Minister in charge of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit says deals will mostly be done in the coming weeks, months and years ahead. More than...
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Barry Soper: Thoughts ahead of Jacinda Ardern's first children's book
Dame Jacinda Ardern is releasing her first children's book, called 'Mum's Busy Work'. The former Prime Minister says it's told through the eyes of a child, based...
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Westpac boss urges Australians to stop complaining about tariffs
Over in Australia, Westpac's head is urging people to stop complaining over the new tariffs set out by the Trump administration. The US President has recently confirmed...
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Super Rugby: Beauden Barrett set to miss games following hand injury
The Blues are prepared to spend around a month of Super Rugby without Beauden Barrett. Barrett will certainly miss the next two games against the Chiefs and Crusaders...
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Wellington High Court ruling leaves law firms, Government staff, scrambling
There's widespread uncertainty among developers after a Department of Conservation wildlife permit was deemed unlawful. The High Court in Wellington made the decision...
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UK helped Ukraine and the US to reach ceasefire agreement
New reports reveal the UK had been working behind the scenes in helping the US and Ukraine to reach an agreement over a proposed ceasefire deal with Russia. Ukrainian...
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Investors concerned as US markets see significant drop
Investors have voiced concerns over declining US market growth - resulting in a significant drop. US President Donald Trump also didn't rule out a recession in a...
