
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 12172 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 April, 2026, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown signs the country's first city deal. He tells us why he couldn't get the bed levy across the line this time.
Judge Ema Aitken gets to kee... more
Hands up—who knew the ANZ Premiership starts tomorrow?
This is netball.
I’m guessing not many hands went up, which is a worry. It’s somewhat forgivable, given the state of netball’s head office at the moment. It doesn’t have a permanent CEO, and ... more
A new alliance has formed to oppose the proposed LNG facility including groups like Master Electricians, Consumer New Zealand, and the Sustainable Energy Alliance.
Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson Gareth Williams told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "o... more
First Lady Melania Trump made a seemingly unprompted announcement earlier today denying any ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Speculation has arisen online that she made this statement to get ahead of some news that may come out about her, but Reuters Wh... more
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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.
Only leave full show so can turn on automatic downloads so I don’t get spammed with all the 2-5minute segments. Thanks
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!
Smug and very wrong.
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This show takes a punchy, straight-taced approach to current events, with heavy emphasis on politics, economics, and public policy in New Zealand. Episodes frequently feature interviews with politicians, industry leaders, and academics, paired with sharp questions that probe the implications of policy changes, budget decisions, and regulatory shifts for everyday life and the economy. A few episodes stand out for their live analysis of major royal and international topics, but most discussions stay rooted in domestic issues like housing, transport, education, and energy costs. The host's direct interviewing style and willingness to challenge guests on contentious points help listeners grasp how political decisions translate to real-world out... more
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