Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government making it easier for people to access emergency finance following Cyclone Gabrielle
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has made it easier for borrowers to access emergency finance in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. To qualify, borrowers will have to have been...
Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building CEO on the company reporting an $80m drop in half-year profits
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building has reported an $80 million drop in half-year profits, and warns that its full year earnings will also be expected to take a hit. Th...
The Huddle: Is it too late for co-governance defenders?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame, host of ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about t...
Don Carson: Forest Owners Association spokesperson on Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters spreading forestry slash everywhere
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tairawhiti is again being choked by forestry debris. The off-cuts of trees left behind by loggers have been picked up by Cyclone Gabrielle's floodwate...
Azaria Howell: ZB Wellington reporter on Princess Anne visiting the region
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Princess Anne arrived in Wellington this morning and has sent messages of support to the victims of Cyclone Gabrielle. The royal toured Wellington's N...
Vittoria Shortt: ASB CEO on the bank's 10 percent increase in half year profits during 'challenging' financial time
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASB is reporting a 10 percent increase in half year profits for the six months to December 2022. The latest half-year financial report states that the...
Jim Gilmore: Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral on Wairoa being isolated by Cyclone Gabrielle and the situation growing dire
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wairoa is in desperate need of supplies. The isolated Hawke's Bay town has been cut off by washed out roads and bridges, and has major power and commu...
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on former Trump Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley running for President
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's former Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley has announced she's running for President. She is the second Republican candidate ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on his upcoming interview with Eddie Jones
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says the search for an All Blacks coach is a "great debate", but still remains focused on coaching his own team. Eddie Jon...
Al Gillespie: Waikato University law professor on the video of a Christchurch pilot being held hostage in Papua
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A leading law professor is warning a video of a Christchurch pilot being held hostage escalates the situation. Phillip Mehrtens is seen surrounded by ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The cyclone will be weighing on farmers’ minds
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is a hard time to be a farmer in the North Island, this week especially. Yes, the cyclone has affected a lot of people, not just farmers, in some...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Queen Consort Camilla getting Covid-19 for a second time
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Queen Consort Camilla has tested positive for Covid-19 for a second time. The royal was forced to pull out of several scheduled royal engagements foll...
Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk senior correspondent on Nanaia Mahuta's return from India
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has returned from her surprise diplomatic trip to India. Nanaia Mahuta left in order to strengthen the relationship bet...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the damage Cyclone Gabrielle is doing to farms and farmers
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers are reporting that their crops, livestock, and livelihoods are suffering as Cyclone Gabrielle tears through the North Island. Cyclone Gabriell...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Transpower's progress restoring power to areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transpower has advised it has been able to restore power to parts of Hawkes Bay and Gisborne following outages caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Much of th...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Parliament adjourning for the week following Cyclone Gabrielle
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parliament has agreed to adjourn for the rest of the week following Cyclone Gabrielle. Today was set to be Parliament's first sitting day of the new y...
The Huddle: Will Cyclone Gabrielle make us think twice about climate change?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's edition of The Huddle, ZB host Tim Beveridge and Cas Carter from Cas Carter communications joined in on a discussion about the following is...
Mark Owen: Waka Kotahi National Emergency Response Team spokesperson on the Coromandel being cut off in Cyclone Gabrielle
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclone Gabrielle has left the Coromandel completely isolated, and townships in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay are closed off. All major arterial roads in t...
Paul Brislen: Telecommunications Forum CEO on Cyclone Gabrielle knocking out phone and internet in multiple regions
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thousand of cell phone and internet users across the North Island have lost access, thanks to Cyclone Gabrielle. Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, and the Coroma...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will this be the climate crisis event that finally spurs action?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the last couple of days, I have read versions the same headline over and over again: Will this be the climate crisis event that spurs action? D...
Ant Strachan: former All Black on the Super Rugby rule changes that promise to speed games up
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several new rule changes designed to speed up games will be trialled in Super Rugby Pacific. Referees will enforce time limits on conversions, penalty...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist on inflation data showing food prices are still rising
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food prices are still rising, while house prices continue to fall. The latest Food Price Index data has shown a 10.3 percent increase compared to this...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Government potentially being forced to change their current housing plan
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian federal Government may have to change their current housing plan amid criticism from the Opposition and Greens. The Opposition has said...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the new rule changes to Super Rugby
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Super Rugby Pacific season will introduce an in-game off-field review system to determine a yellow or red card threshold for all foul play inc...
Terry Walker: Thames-Coromandel deputy mayor on the region being cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle damage
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the Coromandel Peninsula and effectively cut the region off from the country. 14 arterial roads in the district are flo...
Kirsten Wise: Napier mayor on the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The central North Island is still being thrashed by Cyclone Gabrielle, with Hawke's Bay now bearing its brunt. The Defence Forces and emergency servic...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Russian soldiers dying in largest numbers since the first week of the Ukraine invasion
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russian soldiers are dying in greater numbers this month than at any time since the Ukraine invasion began. Ukrainian data has confirmed that up to 82...
Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Uber drivers beginning collective bargaining and what it means for consumers
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uber drivers have begun negotiations for their first-ever collective agreement with the company. Following the Employment Court ruling that a group of...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Hipkins' appearance at the Apec Business Advisory Council meeting
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins made an appearance at the Apec Business Advisory Council meeting last Sunday evening. Hipkins acknowledged that Auckland ...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins announcing $11.5 million in support for cyclone affected regions
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced $11.5 million will go towards those responding to Cyclone Gabrielle. The Prime Minister delivered his post-...
The Huddle: Curia poll results and Auckland Grammar staying open despite Cyclone Gabrielle
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's edition of The Huddle, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and independent journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the fo...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says it was the right idea to hike the minimum wage
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The minimum wage is set to rise by $1.50 to $22.70 in April, and businesses have voiced their disapproval. New data from Retail NZ has stated that 88 ...
Jordan Williams: Taxpayers Union Executive Director says Eleanor Catton should pay back her subsidies
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Taxpayers' Union have recently stated that Eleanor Catton should use her royalties to pay back her subsidies. This was as a response to an intervi...
Sean Mandell: US entertainment correspondent on Rihanna's Super Bowl performance and pregnancy announcement
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rihanna marked her return to the stage at Super Bowl halftime show by teasing her second pregnancy. Today's performance at the Super Bowl was the star...
Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar headmaster on the school's decision to open today against Ministry of Education advice
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's understood only one school opened in Auckland today. Auckland Grammar ignored Ministry of Education advice to close, instead opening from 9am unt...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor warns Aucklanders to prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says 2am will be a "tricky point" as Cyclone Gabrielle leaves her mark on the city. Heavy rain and severe winds are ramping...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Government overturning temporary protection visas for 19,000 refugees
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of refugees will be settling permanently in Australia following the Albanese Government's latest overhaul. The Australian Government will be...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the winners of the Super Bowl LVII
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl LVII in a surprise comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes shook off an ankle...
Vince Cocurullo: Whangarei mayor says the region may be through the worst of Cyclone Gabrielle
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rain is easing across Northland, which was battered by the cyclone over the weekend. A Whangarei weather station has recorded 334 millimetres since Sa...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Tim O'Connor has been vindicated
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Out of all the schools in Auckland today, this is the list of schools that made the right decision re: the weather Auckland Grammar. That’s the li...
Nancy Wadsworth: Huia’s homecoming a significant day in Dannevirke
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a theft which rocked the small town of Dannevirke. A bird, and not just any bird, but a rare huia. It was unique. Part of a pair of birds shot ...
Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO asks that travellers reconsider their weekend plans
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is asking people to reconsider their travel plans this weekend. CEO Greg Foran says they are expecting delays if cyclone Gabrielle hit...
Richard McLean: Wellington Council member warns residents to be aware of falling street lights
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington Council member is warning residents to stay vigilant after reports of falling street lights. Richard McLean says at least ten lamps have ...
Danielle Bardell & Nick Sautner: Fans and the venue react to the unexpected changes to Ed Sheeran seats
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Sheeran fans left fuming after their seats are changed days before the concert. Danielle Bardell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she was put up ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Volodymyr Zelenskky urging the UK to supply fighter jets
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskky has urged the UK to supply the region with fighter jets. Zelenskky is visiting the UK for the first time since...
Neil Beeslaar: Shape Energy operations manager on nitrogen replacing CO2
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nitrogen may be the solution to the growing CO2 shortage hitting New Zealand. Breweries have been impacted by the CO2 shortage and it will likely impa...
Jamie Makay: host of The Country on 60 percent of maize crops in the Bay of Plenty getting wiped out by bad weather
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Agricultural contractors in the Bay of Plenty say 60 percent of maize crops have been wiped out by the weather. The region is reporting the worst harv...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on oil companies reporting record profits in 2022
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BP, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, and Total Energies all earned $219 billion in 2022. All these major oil companies benefited from the surge in oil and ...
The Huddle: National leads in Talbot Mills poll and minimum wage earners will get $726 per week
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle, Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Transporting NZ and Neale Jones from PR firm Capital joined in on a discussion about the followi...
Charles Dawson: Autosense chief executive observes increase in bus drivers falling asleep at the wheel
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is an increase in Auckland truck and bus drivers briefly falling asleep while driving. Autosense has installed 4600 camera units in commercial v...
Simon Watts: National MP on NZ Super Fund paying out $16m in bonuses last year
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NZ Super Fund paid out $16.2m in bonuses to staff at the end of 2022. The amount paid in bonuses increased by 50 percent, with four staff members ...
Bill Bennett: tech commentator on Netflix planning to put an end to account sharing
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tech commentator says Kiwis will be furious Netflix is giving account-sharing the boot. The company says every account will need one primary locatio...
Paula Southgate: Hamilton mayor on the speculated mass brawl planned for tomorrow
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hamiltonians are being warned to avoid the city centre tomorrow, with speculation swirling online about a potential mass brawl. Mayor Paula Southgate ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We've got high minimum wage and low productivity
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Olsen was on the show late in the Business Hour yesterday arguing the Government had to hike the minimum wage by a full $1.50 yesterday. Because ...
Annie Newman: E Tu Assistant National Secretary on the benefits of the increased minimum wage
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unions are relieved about Chris Hipkins' announced increase to the minimum wage. The Prime Minister announced that minimum wage would increase by a fu...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on National being ahead of Labour in latest poll
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest corporate poll from Talbot Mills shows National is ahead of Labour by three points. The poll had Labour at 33 percent, behind National whic...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Chinese-made security devices being removed from Australian Government buildings
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government says it will remove installed Chinese-made security devices amid security concerns. This comes after an audit discovered hun...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Dane Coles announcing his retirement from the All Blacks after 2023 season
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Coles is the latest All Black to announce plans to step down from the team. Coles has confirmed he will retire from the sport of rugby at the end...
Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor on the concerning elements of Wellington City Council's spending plans
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns about Wellington City Council's spending plans. Mayor Tory Whanau's penned an editorial claiming one of her top priorities is helping the cap...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the death toll in Syria and Turkey nearing 8000
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The death toll in Monday's Syria-Turkey earthquake has risen further two days after the fact. The combined death toll has surpassed 8000, making it th...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the minimum wage being hiked to keep up with inflation
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the minimum wage will go up by $1.50 in April. This will bring the minimum wage up to $22.70 in order to ke...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on global inflation peaking
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global inflation appears to have peaked and may start heading down in the coming months. Central banks across the world are also predicted to slow dow...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the income insurance scheme being put on hold
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has axed a series of policies in today's Cabinet meeting. The biofuels mandate and TVNZ-RNZ merger are no more and the pr...
Keith Schembri: Nesteek co-founder and CEO launches Airbnb competitor aimed at young renters
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four University of Technology Sydney (UTS) students have created a house rental platform aimed at young renters. Nesteek is an Airbnb-style website th...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins scrapping the TVNZ/RNZ merger and nearly criticising Ardern Government
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins announced that the TVNZ-RNZ merger will stop going forward. Hipkins said that Radio New Zealand and NZ On Air will be given additional f...
The Huddle: Chris Hipkins' policy bonfire
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on 3.2 tonnes of cocaine being found in the Pacific Ocean
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The police's latest cocaine drug bust isn't the first time drugs have been intercepted in the Pacific. Working alongside the Defence Force and Customs...
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association head on minimum wage going up by April 1
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has raised the minimum wage by $1.50 to $22.70 per hour by April 1. Hipkins has conceded that small businesses will find ...
Liam Napier: NZ Herald rugby writer on the dispute between Scott Robertson and NZR over All Blacks coaching role
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been hinting that NZR plans to make an announcement about the All Blacks coaching role. Robertson claimed Wednesda...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister on the cost of the scrapped TVNZ-RNZ merger
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister can't yet put final figures on how much has been spent on policies he's now scrapping. The TVNZ-RNZ merger is gone, and the social ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Authorities keep finding ways to not punish criminals
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Absolutely none of us should be surprised that criminals think they can get away with committing crime in front of people in broad daylight at the mom...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden's State of the Union address
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address to mixed reception from Congress. Biden touched on positive economic developments includi...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Crusaders coach Scott Robertson teasing coaching announcement from NZR
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson claims to be expecting an announcement from NZR about the appointment process for the next All Blacks coach. New Zeala...
Dr Tim Mackle: DairyNZ CEO on his decision to step down from the role in June
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle will be departing the role on June 30, 2023. Dr Mackle has been in the role for 15 years and led DairyNZ through...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the disappearance of 45 year old dog walker Nicola Bulley
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 45-year-old mortgage adviser disappeared while walking her dog. Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27th, and police have suspected she fell into ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the RBA pushing up the cash rate by 25 basis points
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate up by 25 basis points to 3.35 percent. This is the ninth rate hike in a row, raising Australia'...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the latest Federated Farmers survey indicating farmer confidence has hit record low
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer confidence in economic conditions has hit a record low, according to the latest survey from Federated Farmers. This comes off the back of 2022'...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Jarden predicting a full year dividend for Air New Zealand in August
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jarden is predicting Air New Zealand will announce a full-year dividend in August. This will be the first full dividend for Air New Zealand since pre-...
The Huddle: Retail crime is going up and Chris Hipkins met with Anthony Albanese
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: David Farrar, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster and Jack Tame, host of ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a a discu...
Nicola Sladden: Banking Ombudsman advises banks to treat customers in hardship with compassion as complaints increase
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Banks are being asked to treat customers in hardship with more compassion, as complaints increase. There's been a 56 percent increase in the number of...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the recent surge in retail crime costing consumers
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are claims retail crime is becoming more commonplace. A video has emerged of two people being stopped by employees as they tried to steal a trol...
Paul Spain: tech commentator on new Google chatbot 'Bard' designed to compete with ChatGPT
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Google recently unveiled their new AI tool 'Bard' in a bid to compete with ChatGPT. 'Bard' is a chatbot designed to generate written responses to user...
Jacqui Southey: Save the Children advocate on the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fears countless children may be trapped under rubble after devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. At least 4300 people have died since the catas...
Matthew Knott: Sydney Morning Herald Foreign Affairs Correspondent on Anthony Albanese's changes to 501 deportation policy
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
501 deportees were on the agenda again today when the Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Australia met. Recent changes to the 501 deportation policy m...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Australian PM Anthony Albanese not adding any respective law changes to recent 501 policy
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian PM Anthony Albanese met with Chris Hipkins on the first overseas trip the new Prime Minister took. The two held a press conference after th...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Breakers beating out Brisbane and scoring a place in NBL semi finals
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Breakers successfully advanced to the NBL semi-finals after beating out Brisbane on Saturday night. The final overtime score was 80-75, and the Br...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Reserve Bank raising cash rate to 3.35 percent
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Reserve Bank has hiked the official cash rate to 3.35 percent to tame inflation. This is the ninth consecutive rate hike, and the Reser...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Australia's unlikely to budge on the 501s
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t think any of us should be getting excited about the possibility that Australia’s developed a conscience about deporting violent criminal 5...
Boyd Swinburn: Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair urges schools to expand free school lunch program
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A group of health experts is urging the Government to rapidly expand free school lunches. The program is restricted to schools with the poorest 25 per...
Aaron Dahmen: ZB Chief Political Editor on Co-governance's potential rebrand
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-governance could be in for a re-branding from the new Prime Minister. Chris Hipkins met with the Iwi Chair forum this morning at Waitangi, and told...
Sir Ron Young: Parole Board Chair on convicted rapist turned murderer
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disbelief over Corrections' management of a convicted rapist who moved on to murder. Joseph Brider was sentenced to a life behind bars this week for k...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak's first 100 days as Prime Minister
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has completed his first 100 days in office. Rishi Sunak entered the role in a time of economic uncertainty and political...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on World Wetlands Day
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is World Wetlands Day, and New Zealanders are being encouraged to preserve wetlands to celebrate. Just 9 percent of New Zealand's original wetla...
The Huddle: Saudi Arabia potentially sponsoring the Women's World Cup and James Shaw dropping out of Wellington Central race
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle, Wellington ZB host Nick Mills and Jack Tame, host of ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the follo...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Princess Anne visiting New Zealand later in the month
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed Princess Anne will be visiting New Zealand later this month. Princess Anne will be travelling to New Zealan...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the protests at Cardinal George Pell's funeral
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Protesters gathered today at Cardinal George Pell's funeral, at Sydney's Saint Mary's Cathedral. The Catholic leader was convicted of molesting teen c...
Mark Owen: Waka Kotahi National Emergency Response Team leader on planning for Waitangi weekend road closures
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clean-up crews attempting to clear roads before the Waitangi long weekend are facing an uphill battle. Waka Kotahi warns travellers should plan ahead ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the Auckland floods being bad for the economy
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The recent Auckland floods may be bad news for the economy. Hundreds of houses will need to be repaired, businesses are grappling with ruined stock, a...
Nicole McKee: ACT Firearms Reforms spokesperson on police proposing firearm owners pay for police attendance at burglaries
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police are proposing licensed firearms owners pay the costs for their attendance at a burglary. This proposal was included as part of the Arms Regulat...
Tony Everett: MTA Sector Manager advises second hand car buyers to be aware of sellers trying to replace flood damaged vehicles
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Motor Trade Association has a warning for people looking to privately purchase second-hand cars. Thousands of Aucklanders and people in Northern r...