Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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.
Episodes
More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park.
RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held and curfews impacting how long they can run for.
Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people.
Tourism Minister Loui...
A group of Christian leaders who have chained themselves to Nicola Willis' Johnsonville electorate office are vowing to stay there overnight.
They want an urgent timeline from the Government for implementing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza.
Reverend Mel McKenzie says they're fasting in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
"We're just so focused on the suffering that's happening in Gaza and we're doing what Anglica...
Relief from the nurses union over Health New Zealand's decision to review a hospital visitor hours expansion.
The agency was intending to introduce a policy allowing nominated family members to support patients in hospital 24/7, outside visiting hours.
It will now review this following feedback.
Healthcare Assistant and Nurses Organisation delegate Al Dietschin says there are no restrictive policies around family suppor...
The Government's running its eyes over rules for big events at Eden Park - hoping to attract more money to Auckland.
Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Government will investigate changing the rules if they hinder economic growth.
Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry ...
The Australian Government is set to pour $12 billion into a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility in Western Australia in a bid to speed up the delivery of AUKUS.
The Trump administration has been pressuring Australia to boost defence spending as the Pentagon reviews the AUKUS deal.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet US officials in New York in the coming days to discuss...
Kiwi rugby fans are speculating about what's changed after the All Blacks got trounced in their second test against South Africa.
The 43-10 result in Wellington marks the side's highest margin of defeat - a week after extending their undefeated run at Eden Park to 51 matches.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine speculates further.
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ACC claims for e-scooter injuries have almost doubled since 2020, with the number expected to continue increasing.
They cost taxpayers almost $14.5 million in 2024 - while $10.3 million has been paid out so far this year.
Christchurch is leading the pack in scooter injuries, with over 400 claims lodged so far in 2025.
Flamingo co-founder Jacksen Love has blamed a lack of proper regulations, but he's hoping new policy changes will i...
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 12 September 2025, the big protest across the Harbour Bridge in Auckland has been called off because of high winds. Relieving Waitemata District Commander Stefan Sagar tells Heather why police were going to let the protest happen, even though NZTA said no.
Have secondary teachers lost their room with a whole week of strike action next week? PPTA president Chris Abe...
Weather aside, I actually think police did do the right thing saying yes to that march taking place across the harbour Bridge, which will now not take place tomorrow but at a later date.
My biggest problem with it would be that it would set a precedent, but it's actually not setting a precedent because the precedent was probably already set last year by the anti-Treaty principles Hikoi, which happened in November.
And now as a resu...
Following the resignation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, candidates have begun stepping forward to take his place.
In the running is Shinjirō Koizumi, son of a former Prime Minister and the current agricultural minister and Takaichi Senai, who aims to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister.
Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather duPlessis-Allan that this election could ‘break the mou...
The second All Blacks Springboks game tomorrow night's happening in Wellington.
The All Blacks have made 6 changes to the starting side after their 24-17 win last weekend and South Africa have made 7 changes.
Former Springbok and Supersport Journalist Hanyani Shimange told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the team is confident heading in to Wellington.
‘You guys got us at Eden Park, the record stands, but we're confi...
Tonight on the Huddle: Rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh and sports journalist Nikki Styris join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news.
Can the All Blacks beat the Sprinboks a second time round? Will the Warriors survive against the Panthers? and what's happening next in the Netball coach shuffle?
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A Wellington company wants to prospect for gold near a nature reserve.
A local family has applied for permits to explore for gold and other minerals directly next door to Zealandia eco-sanctuary.
Quicksand Limited Director Travis Mackay says they've got a permit for panning at the moment.
He says they're exploring non-destructive, non-toxic methods.
Mackay says they don't want people coming to the area thinking th...
The Public Service Commissioner says teachers are putting themselves ahead of students as they again vote to strike.
Brian Roche says the pay offer to teachers -which includes a 4.7 percent pay rise over 12 months - was a very good one.
PPTA president Chris Abercrombie told Heather du-Plessis Allan that teachers have many sticking points with the latest offer.
But he won't say exactly how many teachers supported t...
Police say protest organisers made the right call, by postponing tomorrow's Auckland Harbour Bridge protest due to weather.
Southbound lanes were to close to accommodate the tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protestors..
The march will now take place from Aotea Square to Victoria Park, while a new bridge crossing date is decided.
Acting Waitemata District Commander Stefan Sagar told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he ack...
The Pacific Islands Forum wraps up in Honiara - and the standoff with the Cook Islands remains unresolved.
Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the block between Mark Brown and Christopher Luxon is still present, despite the two leaders acting 'cordially' to one another.
'interestingly, we saw Chris Luxon with Mark Brown, and they seem to be getting on quite well, but the standoff remains.'
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The killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is causing deep divide.
He was shot while speaking at an event at a Utah University and later died in hospital.
US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says several people have lost their jobs for making comments after the assassination.
He says it's caused other disruption as well, with a fight breaking out in Iowa after someone shouted profanities about Kirk.
...Frustration over claims police overruled the Transport Agency by allowing tomorrow's pro-Palestine march to take place on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Tens of thousands of protestors are expected to cross the bridge in the morning, disrupting travel.
Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the agency told him they said no to the protest, but Police intervened.
He says Police told them the bri...
British Labour MPs are breaking ranks to call for Lord Peter Mandelson to be sacked over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from within his own party to sack the British Ambassador to the United States over his friendship with the late financier and convicted paedophile.
UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the backlash further.
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Over the last few years, more international retail giants have moved to establish themselves in New Zealand.
Costco opened its first store in West Auckland a couple of years ago, and Ikea is set to open up its first New Zealand-based store in Auckland in December.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie reveals why these changes are taking place.
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