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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Former Spanish football head to go on trial over World Cup kiss
The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, is set to go on trial later today. Rubiales stands accused of sexual assault for kissing the...
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Markets dip as Trump set to deliver new tariffs - report
President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China - and the markets took a tumble overnight. Canada and Mexico are facing 25 percent...
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Trump tariffs: Can New Zealand establish an FTA with the US?
One expert believes the US could potentially establish a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. Donald Trump is set to meet with the leaders of Canada and Mexico...
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The Huddle: Are Luxon's Waitangi Day plans a cowardly way out?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Minister Nicola Willis hints at upcoming update on Interislander ferry procurement
More details could be coming this week about the procuring company for the Interislander ferries. In December last year, the Government announced it would set up...
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Grammys 2025: Recapping the winners, performances and big controversies
The 67th Grammy Awards took place today - and plenty of the biggest names in music got to take home some awards and accolades. Chappell Roan won the Grammy for best...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 3 February 2025, Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to Ryan Bridge as fears of a US trade war...
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Palmerston North City Councillor open to proposed fizzy drink ban at sports grounds
One councillor's standing by a proposed fizzy drink ban, despite community pushback. Palmerston North City Council has proposed to include Central Energy Trust Arena...
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Barry Soper: Luxon needs to front up this Waitangi Day
The Prime Minister's revealed he'll be spending this year's Waitangi Day in the South Island. Chris Luxon is not visiting the Treaty Grounds this week - he's instead...
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'Unbelievable': One dead as floods rage through Queensland, more rain to come
Northern Queensland floods are yet to reach predicted levels. Parts of the north-east have had about a metre of rain since Friday, and a woman died when a rescue...
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NFL set to expand games over to Melbourne - report
Melbourne is closing in on securing a NFL regular season game in 2026. The Herald Sun reports that Melbourne has beaten Sydney to the race to win hosting rights...
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'We take it very seriously': Commerce Commission insists safety a priority after Bed, Bath & Beyond fine
Bed, Bath & Beyond has been fined $230,000 for selling more than 27,000 products without proper labelling or instructions. The company sold 3700 sets of children's...
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Trade Minister warns Trump tariffs likely to impact Kiwi businesses
New Zealand's Trade Minister isn't speaking out against Donald Trump's tariffs just yet, but admits they'll impact Kiwi businesses. The US President has imposed...
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Job hunt struggle: More teenagers finding it harder to find work - report
There's belief the job market is tougher for teens without any experience than ever before. Hawke's Bay local Kaitlin Elsworth has spent two years searching for...
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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...
