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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Auckland
National Party
Labour Party
Opportunity Party
Donald Trump
All Blacks
Winston Peters
Warriors
ACT Party
Newstalk ZB
Christopher Luxon
Oranga Tamariki
Eden Park
Wellington
Labour Party (new Zealand)
New Zealand First
Tom Phillips
Smart Glasses
Fonterra

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.

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Graham Jarvis
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Barbara Edmonds
Labour Finance Spokesperson
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 05 October 2026
Derek Slatter
Chair of the Northland Cricket board
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Episode: Derek Slatter: Northland Cricket Chair on criticism of New Zealand Cricket from Sir Richard Hadlee
Joel Zivot
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Dylan Thompson
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2026
Greg Haller
Mayor of Chatham Islands
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2026
Nick Aswick
CEO Southern Cross Health Society (outgoing)
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2026
Nick Astwick
CEO of Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross Health Society)
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Episode: Nick Astwick: Southern Cross Health Insurance CEO on declining membership numbers
Mike Casey
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Heather du Plessis-Allan
Host of the drive-time news and views program with a straightforward, probing interview style.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • Pity about how ZB organises their channels

    Show itself is great, however PLEASE create a channel for full shows only and turn off Apple auto chapter creation as they are rubbish.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Russ-nz
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Heather flirted with Mark Robinson

    I loved listening to Heather du Plessis-Allan flirting with NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson when he kept trying to dodge questions and be a politician haha.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great show

    Only leave full show so can turn on automatic downloads so I don’t get spammed with all the 2-5minute segments. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Tuki
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    So refreshing to listen to Heather who is thorough & doesn’t take any nonsense. Very rare these days. Please keep up the great work Heather!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paua bay Sur
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Podcast Addict
    James
    3 years ago

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Guests and topics are timely, with strong political and societal relevance.

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#26
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#9
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#109
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#152
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#216
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Nick Astwick: Southern Cross Health Insurance CEO on declining membership numbers
Q: Why are you stepping down now, and how will the organization fare after your departure?
After a long tenure, stepping down allows for a smooth transition to a new leader who will continue delivering the company's core proposition and serve members, with ongoing governance and stability.
Nick Astwick: Southern Cross Health Insurance CEO on declining membership numbers
Q: The claims costs jumped last year and premiums rose; is the pricing justifiable?
Yes, while claims costs rose, we've actively managed the cost curve, and with claims escalation coming down, there is room to moderate future premium increases while maintaining service value.
Nick Astwick: Southern Cross Health Insurance CEO on declining membership numbers
Q: What do you say to the 15,000 members who decided you're not a good investment anymore?
The net drop reflects softer overall new member acquisition rather than a surge in cancellations; the base of engaged members remains sizable and the business emphasizes value and stability to justify premiums.
Derek Slatter: Northland Cricket Chair on criticism of New Zealand Cricket from Sir Richard Hadlee
Q: Would you prefer joining the Big Bash League?
Derek candidly says he does not know enough to answer, highlighting that access to the Deloitte report is essential to forming an informed view about NZ20 and its implications.
Derek Slatter: Northland Cricket Chair on criticism of New Zealand Cricket from Sir Richard Hadlee
Q: OK, and what do you think is in that report that you need to see?
Derek notes rumours that the BBL option was ranked higher than other options and emphasizes the need to view the report to verify such claims and understand the rationale behind NZC's decisions.

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This program centers political and current affairs with a focus on New Zealand news, policy, and governance, often pairing sharp host-led analysis with live guests ranging from ministers and analysts to industry leaders. Recurring strands include government policy debates (transport, housing, taxation), royal and international affairs, major sports and business news, and timely regulatory issues (airbnb/short-term rentals, green standards). A notable trait is the host's direct, no-nonsense interviewing style and willingness to challenge official narratives, which keeps discussions brisk and opinion-driven while still unpacking data and context. The show frequently blends hard news with accessibility, bringing international perspectives and ... more

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4. Joel Zivot
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