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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Olympics
All Blacks
Cairns Helicopter Crash
Nicole Mckee
Greece
Wellington Girls' College
Hamish Kerr
Jobseeker Benefit
Building Industry Survey
Warriors
Reserve Bank
China
Louise Upston
Airbnb
Pauline Hanna
Phillip Polkinghorne
The Wiggles
Rave
Firearms Reform

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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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 26 September 2025, police have revealed they came across Tom Phillips and his missing kids several times during their period in the bush. Former police negotiator Lance Burdett is su... more

US President Donald Trump announced an acquisition of social media platform Tiktok - a platform that is owned by Chinese software company ByteDance.

The President said that the deal was a closed case, however Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis... more

The Bledisloe Cup is back for another year, as the All Blacks face the Wallabies this weekend at Eden Park.

The All Blacks need 8 more points to top 4000 against Australia.

Former Wallaby Tim Horan told Ryan Bridge that this is the best chance t... more

Tonight on the Huddle: Host of Sky's Aotearoa Rugby podcast Ross Carl and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest sports news.

The Wallabies are facing the All Blacks at Eden Park. Can they conquer the fortress? H... more

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Miles Hurrell
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
Michael Van Delsen
Host of Eat Well for Less
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
Zahra Hal
Senior Political Reporter
Newstalk ZB
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
Professor Nick Wilson
Expert in Public Health at University of Otago
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
Tamati Ellison
All Blacks Assistant Coach
All Blacks
Episode: Tamati Ellison: All Blacks assistant coach speaks ahead of All Blacks v Wallabies clash
Michael van de Elzen
Chef and host of Eat Well for Less
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Episode: Mike van de Elzen: chef and host of Eat Well for Less on the number of Kiwis cutting back on fruit and veg due to cost of living
Mark Callander
Chief Executive of 2degrees
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Episode: Mark Callander: 2degrees CEO on the company's net loss of $18.2 million for 2025
Jen Taylor
Episode: Mark Callander: 2degrees CEO on the company's net loss of $18.2 million for 2025
Dr. Karen Simons
Country Medical Director at Roche New Zealand
Roche New Zealand
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2025

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Heather du Plessis-Allan
Host of Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive, known for her incisive and direct style, providing thorough insights into current events and political discourse.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 193 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
    Australia8 months 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 Zealanda year ago
  • Podcast Addict
    James
    2 years ago
  • Smug and very wrong.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    James
    2 years ago

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#84
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#14
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#116
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#166
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Richard Tacon: BT Mining chief executive on the company's new deal with Genesis Energy
Q: What about the two-year contract term for this Huntly Power Station?
The contract takes advantage of excess coal available currently and both parties are confident in the two-year deal.
Richard Tacon: BT Mining chief executive on the company's new deal with Genesis Energy
Q: Where are you getting this coal from?
The coal is coming from the Rota Wara mine in Huntly, connected directly to the power station's infrastructure.
Richard Tacon: BT Mining chief executive on the company's new deal with Genesis Energy
Q: How significant is this deal?
It's significant as it marks the first long-term coal supply for Huntly Power Station in about a decade, displacing half of imported coal.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising a significant boost to the construction sector
Q: Biggest regret in government would it be cutting the Kainga Ora funding?
No, the government has built more than 7,000 homes and is working on matching housing projects to needs.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising a significant boost to the construction sector
Q: Will we see more announcements like this of accelerated funding?
Yes, the government has allocated billions for infrastructure and is pushing for signed contracts and job creation.

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