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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Speculation grows over Keir Starmer's future as Labour leader
There's growing speculation over Keir Starmer's future as Labour leader - especially with the local elections looming. Labour faces losing more than 1,800 council...
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'Not a surprise': Australia's Reserve Bank lifts OCR to 4.35 percent
Australia's Reserve Bank has lifted the country's Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, to 4.35 percent. The move was expected by economists and financial markets,...
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Explained: Do farmers need to keep staffing levels up?
Despite the mounting concerns about the economy and the ongoing Middle East conflict, New Zealand's rural sector is booming. Reports reveal farm worker pay growth...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, we hear from Local Government Minister Simon Watts on an ultimatum to councils...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: ACT's proposal for pharmacists isn't radical, it's common sense
So at lunchtime today, I was catching up with one of our advertisers just across the road, having a cup of tea. He owns a health-adjacent business and we got chatting...
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The Huddle: Do we agree with ACT's plan for pharmacists?
Tonight on The Huddle, Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Westpac braced for tougher economic climate following half-year results
Westpac's CEO says they have noticed changing customer habits in the backdrop of a tougher economy. The bank's half-year profit is up four percent, with its net...
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'Reckless': Howick Local Board Chair condemns dirt bike riders causing havoc in East Auckland
A grievous assault involving dirt-bike riders in East Auckland has prompted a warning from the local board and police. Footage circulating online shows a motorist...
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Cross country v 'fun-run': Canterbury schools splitting up primary school races
Cross-country running can be hard on Kiwi kids who aren't athletic, and some Canterbury schools have proposed an alternative solution. They're splitting the race...
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Seymour explains how expanded roles for pharmacists will alleviate health sector pressure
There's hope that the ACT Party's latest election promise will alleviate pressure on the wider health sector. David Seymour recently announced ACT would expand pharmacists'...
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'Not mucking around': Minister Simon Watts on the Govt's plan to fast-track regional council reform
The Local Government Minister says a pathway's been made for councils to fast-track reform - because they're raring to go. The Government's announced councils...
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Barry Soper: Did the local councils need the extra push?
The RMA Reform Minister says simplifying our councils is a crucial part of changes to Resource Management. The Government's today announced a fast-track amalgamation...
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Alice Springs murder: Accused suspect remanded
A 47 year old Australian man accused of killing a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs has been remanded in custody. Jefferson Lewis was due to appear by video link...
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Don Tricker to return to NZ Rugby at the end of the year
Don Tricker will return to New Zealand Rugby on a permanent basis as the governing body's high performance director. He'll start in November, once he's finished...
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'Challenging': New survey reveals state of dialysis services across Australia and NZ
Half of all renal services nationally are operating above capacity, with Auckland services operating at 150 percent. According to the Australian and New Zealand...
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Hantavirus outbreak confirmed on Atlantic cruise ship
Three people have died as a result of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the WHO. The outbreak was reported aboard...
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Middle East conflict: What could Donald Trump's latest announcement do to the markets?
Donald Trump has floated the idea of the US guiding neutral ships out through the Strait of Hormuz, and it's made an impact on the oil markets. The Brent oil price...
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'We made a conscious decision': Erica Stanford pushes back on draft curriculum concerns
Critics of the Government's new draft curriculum have raised concerns that it's skipped over some key areas, and the Education Minister is looking to clear things...
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The Huddle: Is there a gender issue in politics?
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is being a 'strong woman' really such a problem?
Judith Collins has two weeks left as an MP and she’s given an exit interview to Audrey Young at the New Zealand Herald in which she says people don’t like strong...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026
A health education expert says draft new curriculums don't address mental health - we get a response from Erica Stanford. You'll find out what TVNZ will charge you...
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'It's going to be tight': Minister Chris Bishop hopeful Cook Strait ferry costs won't blow out
There's some concerns about cost blowouts on the new Cook Strait ferries, but Minister Chris Bishop isn't too worried. A Treasury briefing from September warned...
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Educators raises concerns with Government's new curriculum changes
There's claims the Ministry of Education hasn't delivered on key promises. Specialist teachers are slamming the draft curriculums for music, PE, science, technology...
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TVNZ reveals new all-tournament pass for upcoming FIFA World Cup
TVNZ has recently announced how much it'll cost Kiwis to watch all 104 matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup on TVNZ+. Ahead of the tournament starting next month,...
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Ferry Holdings says Cook Strait ferry project won't exceed budget, despite Treasury warning
Ferry Holdings' chair insists buying two new Interislander ferries and improving docks to accommodate them won't blow out costs. In a Treasury briefing last September,...
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'Wait and see': Expert raises question's over Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' plan
A warning US ships could encounter mines, missiles and small boat attacks if they try to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has...
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Barry Soper: Luxon signs off on new fuel deal with Singapore
A first of its kind agreement to secure New Zealand fuel. Prime Minister Chris Luxon and other ministers are in Singapore, for the signing of a fuel and food security...
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One Nation sees more support in new poll
The upcoming by-election for Sussan Ley's former regional seat in Farrer is set to take place this weekend, and there's speculation about what it could mean for...
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'Unreal': Auckland FC stuns with 14-penalty shoot-out win over Melbourne City
Auckland FC boss Nick Becker hopes the crowd for their semi-final first leg against Adelaide United next Saturday is better than last night's elimination final. 11,351...
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Walk Without Fear Charitable Trust to roll out anti-violence programmes for schools
Walk Without Fear Charitable Trust is running a two-day anti-violence programme tomorrow, for up to 120 South Auckland secondary students. The Trust plans to roll...
