Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Newstalk ZB

Episodes 12,743
Avg. Duration 4m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Hourly
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Episodic
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77%
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www.omnycontent.com

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About This Podcast

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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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We've learned not to underestimate Barbara Edmonds

Jun 15, 2026 1m Transcript

Okay, so we’ve had the first little parry of the election campaign, with Nicola Willis calling a news conference to accuse Labour of numbers that don’t add up, and then Barbara Edmonds responding.…

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on what the US-Iran peace deal means for fuel prices and the economy

Jun 15, 2026 8m Transcript

News of a peace agreement to be signed this between Iran and the US is prompting optimism about fuel prices and the global economy, but the Finance Minister is staying cautious. Both sides have…

Nick Mowbray: rich-lister and Zuru co-founder on the secrets to his success

Jun 15, 2026 5m Transcript

The country's richest man is passing on some advice. Zuru founders Nick and Mat Mowbray have retained the top spot on the annual NBR rich-list, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion. The…

Gordon Robison: Middle East correspondent on the US and Iran agreeing to a peace deal

Jun 15, 2026 3m Transcript

There's fears Israel and Hezbollah could be the sticking point for this week's US Iran peace agreement.  Both sides have agreed a deal, to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. The text is yet…

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on what the US-Iran peace agreement could mean for fuel prices

Jun 15, 2026 2m Transcript

An economist says it won't be long until 91 petrol is consistently back down at $2.80. The US and Iran peace agreement to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is sending positive signals…

Derek Thunders: Wellington local on the outrage over Wellington Water’s noisy overnight works

Jun 15, 2026 3m Transcript

A group of Wellington residents are preparing for a month of broken sleep while a pipe's being fixed, at night time only. Wellington Water's repairing Aro Valley's Holloway Road wastewater pipe. The…

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on what the Middle East peace deal could mean for Kiwi fuel prices

Jun 15, 2026 5m Transcript

The Prime Minister assures the Government won't get ahead of itself at news of a Middle East peace deal.  The US says it's reached agreement with Iran, under which military action will end, naval…

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on former PM Tony Abbott calling for a shark cull

Jun 15, 2026 5m Transcript

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has joined the calls for a shark cull following the recent attack in New South Wales. A 35-year-old woman was left with serious arm and leg injuries after she was…

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host ahead of the All Whites' upcoming clash against Iran

Jun 15, 2026 2m Transcript

New Zealand's first group game is being seen as pivotal to their chances of making Football World Cup history. The All Whites face Iran in Los Angeles tomorrow - before matches against Egypt and…

Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader says the party won't use parliamentary funds on 'unnecessary' property costs

Jun 15, 2026 4m Transcript

The Opportunity Party is challenging other parties to give up their 'excessive' MP housing entitlements, and has confirmed their members won't take advantage of these political perks. This statement…

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: I think Luxon got the climate change balance right

Jun 13, 2026 3m Transcript

The biggest story of the week hit on Wednesday. And no, the biggest story of the week wasn’t fare caps on public transport. I mean, that was - they say - a $65 million policy that I reckon is three…

Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026

Jun 12, 2026 1h 41m Transcript

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Friday, 12 June, 2026, Mike Angove from the Walk Without Fear Charitable Trust tells us how disappointed he is at the…

Max Rashbrooke: Senior research fellow of economic inequality chats world's first trillionaire

Jun 12, 2026 5m Transcript

Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX finally hits the US stock market.  Max Rashbrooke, senior research fellow of economic inequality at Victoria University of…

Karl Puschmann: Entertainment journalist on World Cup opening ceremony

Jun 12, 2026 3m Transcript

The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy. Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was…

Tim Macindoe: Hamilton Mayor 'fully on board' with skyscraper proposal

Jun 12, 2026 4m Transcript

A proposed new hotel set on the banks of the Waikato River could be Hamilton's first skyscraper standing at 25 storeys high. Kiwi high-rise developer Templeton Group presented the preliminary design…

Mike Angove: Walk Without Fear Trust board member chats coward punch legislation

Jun 12, 2026 3m Transcript

ACT and New Zealand First are in favour of a minimum non-parole period of 8 years for offenders who commit manslaughter by a strike to the head or the neck - the coward punch. But, National and the…

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Has Trump locked America into a 'forever war'?

Jun 12, 2026 1m Transcript

So, it’s been more than two months since the president announced what he described as a ceasefire with Iran and suggested a major deal was just days away. This was back on April 7. The president said…

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent chats 'tacky' UFC arena and thousands of Americans giving up citizenship

Jun 12, 2026 4m Transcript

A large structure has appeared on the White House Lawn as the UFC match approaches on June 14 to mark 250 years of American independence. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson called the structure 'tacky'…

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on rioters clashing with police as Belfast protests continue

Jun 11, 2026 6m Transcript

Police in Northern Ireland are patrolling Belfast to prevent escalation after violent unrest.  Masked rioters took torched houses and cars yesterday, after a Sudanese refugee allegedly stabbed a man.…

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX IPO launch means for investors

Jun 11, 2026 5m Transcript

A lot of investor attention on Wall Street - with Space X heading to market on Saturday. The debut of Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and data centre company will be one of the most-watched in years. A…

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