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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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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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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated.

"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd ... more

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for p... more

France has sentenced a doctor to death after he poisoned 30 patients, killing 12.

The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine more money after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv.

But, the mone... more

The government has approved OceanaGold’s Waihi North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043, delighting the pro-mining crowd.

It's a decision I agree with.

Waihi has already been extensively mined and th... more

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Steve Djokovic
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
Dennis Ansley
Duty lawyer discussing upcoming strike action due to pay issues
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
Charles Croucher
Chief Political Reporter at Channel 9
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
Steve Jurkovich
Chief Executive of Kiwibank
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Episode: Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO chats scrapped $500m capital raise
Brian Henry
Lawyer for former Gloriavale members
Episode: Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale leavers on Gloriavale's private school being ordered to close its doors
Nick McDonnell
Vice President at Aura
Aura
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025
Mark Wilkshire
Chief Executive at the Co-Operative Bank
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Episode: Mark Wilkshire: The Co-Operative Bank chief executive on the new changes set to impact the Reserve Bank
Dr. Clarke Jones
Expert on extremism and former worker in Philippine prisons
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Episode: Dr Clarke Jones: Australian National University criminologist on the investigations into the Bondi shooters' trip to the Philippines
Cameron Bagry
Independent Economist
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025

Hosts

Heather du Plessis-Allan
Heather du Plessis-Allan has a reputation for being a straight talker, known for her thorough and incisive interviewing style. She engages with listeners on pressing news topics, providing clarity and depth to current events.
Andrew Dickens
Andrew Dickens is a seasoned journalist and commentator who contributes to discussions on current affairs, providing valuable insights and perspectives on evolving narratives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • 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
    Australiaa year 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 Zealanda year 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
    2 years ago
  • Smug and very wrong.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    James
    2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate Heather's straightforward approach and articulate insights, valuing her ability to expose incompetence in governance.
Fans commend the show's refreshing lack of fluff and focus on substantial issues, although a few express frustration over excessive advertising.
There are mixed feelings regarding episode length, with some preferring longer formats to avoid the fragmented listening experience.

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Lubaba Alhamidi Alkahil: Australians for Syria Association spokesperson on Ahmed al-Ahmed's recovery after Bondi shooting
Q: Are you noticing there's racism and stuff, or is everybody being quite friendly? What's the situation?
Initially worried about racism, the community felt reassured knowing a Muslim Syrian had stepped in to help, feeling that it countered negative stereotypes.
Lubaba Alhamidi Alkahil: Australians for Syria Association spokesperson on Ahmed al-Ahmed's recovery after Bondi shooting
Q: How is our friend, how's our hero doing in hospital?
Ahmed al-Ahmed is recovering in hospital but is in great pain and requires more surgeries, with a recovery expected to take about six months.
Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Government launching a new mega-ministry
Q: What should the price to income ratio for housing be?
Ideally, a ratio of three to five to one, significantly lower than the current ratios in cities like Auckland.
Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Government launching a new mega-ministry
Q: How many are we short in terms of housing supply?
It's difficult to pin down a number as it varies by location, but there's a significant shortfall across multiple regions.
Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Government launching a new mega-ministry
Q: In terms of cost savings, are we going to get any and how many jobs might go?
Yes, there will be some efficiencies, but the focus isn't solely on cost savings.

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2. Dennis Ansley
3. Charles Croucher
4. Steve Jurkovich
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6. Nick McDonnell
7. Mark Wilkshire
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