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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on FIFA facing backlash from Women's World Cup co-hosts over Saudi Arabia sponsorship

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

FIFA is facing backlash from Australia and New Zealand's football associations over a possible Saudi sponsorship. FIFA is rumoured to be confirming Sa...

Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool industry chair on the planned investigation into land use in Tairawhiti

02 Feb 2023

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An independent review into land use in Tairawhiti is now locked in. Ex-cyclone Hale left waterways and beaches littered with forest debris and slash a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: How will the Women's World Cup co-hosts back up their outage?

02 Feb 2023

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Let’s see if the outraged in football are going to back up their outrage with actual actions this time around. Once again, FIFA has proved it doesn’...

Nicky van den Bos: Women in Sport acting Chief Executive on Women's World Cup co-hosts writing to FIFA over Saudi Arabia sponsorship

02 Feb 2023

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FIFA are facing backlash over their rumoured sponsor for the upcoming Women's World Cup. Visit Saudi, the official Saudi Arabia tourism authority may ...

Christian Judge: Insurance Council spokesperson says Auckland flood claims will take years to settle

02 Feb 2023

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Insurers are warning it could be years before all the Auckland flood-related claims are settled. The Insurance Council has had to bring in extra staff...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on 23,000 schools closing as teachers strike for better pay

01 Feb 2023

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Teachers across England and Wales are expected to strike on the first day of planned industrial action for better pay. It has been estimated that at l...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on fuel tax cut and half priced public transport getting extended further to June

01 Feb 2023

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An economist says an extension of the fuel tax discount is dumb policy. It will be extended until the end of June alongside discounted road user charg...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on January financial markets picking up

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

January 2023 has presented a strong start to the year for the financial markets. Key players such as The Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq have all...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald business editor on the rising unemployment rate and what it means for the next OCR hike

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are suggestions the next Official Cash Rate increase will be 50 basis points. Latest figures from the December quarter show the unemployment rat...

Natalie Vincent: Nga Tangata Microfinance chief executive on the ten percent increase in people behind on their bills

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New data from Centrix shows that 400,000 people ended last year behind on paying their bills. The number of people in debt from missed home loan payme...

The Huddle: Wayne Brown vs media and fuel tax discount extension

01 Feb 2023

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On today's edition of The Huddle, Georgina Stylianou, Director of Government Relations firm BRG and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The extended fuel tax cut is one election bribe I'll take!

01 Feb 2023

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Well as far election bribes go, I’ll have this one, thank you! Good move from Chris Hipkins extending the fuel tax discount through to June. To be f...

Desley Simpson: Auckland deputy mayor says it's hard to judge when Auckland will return to normal operations

01 Feb 2023

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There's relief now the sun's shining above Auckland, but the region isn't out of the wet yet. Auckland is still in a state of emergency after Friday's...

Darek Koper: AT group manager for Metro Services says school buses will be priority services

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The storm clouds may have passed Auckland, but the region isn't out of the woods yet. Tamaki Makaurau will remain in a state of emergency for the rest...

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on unemployment edging up to 3.4 percent and the economy potentially turning

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank may be able to pull back its heavy lifting of interest rates to manage inflation. Unemployment edged up to 3.4 percent in the Decembe...

Michael Wood: Transport Minister says extending the fuel tax cut will ease cost of living pressures

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister says extending the fuel tax discount isn't an election year bribe. It'll continue alongside half priced public transport and di...

Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on the current fuel tax cut and half priced public transport being extended until June

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has extended fuel tax cuts and half-priced public transport until June 30th. This is a reversal of an earlier Government ...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the nationwide egg shortage affecting the US

01 Feb 2023

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The US is being affected by a nationwide egg shortage, and prices are surging. A deadly outbreak of avian flu has tightened the worldwide egg supply, ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Eddie Jones promising Bledisloe Cup victory for Wallabies in August

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has promised that the Wallabies will claim a Bledisloe Cup victory over the All Blacks in August. In his first appearance ...

Aaron Challis: Four Square Port Chalmers owner on the company refusing to sell eggs to cruise ship staff during shortage

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A supermarket owner-operator has quickly cracked down on cruise ship crew planning to clear their store out of eggs. Four Square Port Chalmers has a o...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Last night's poll results show National needs a rocket

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On last night’s double poll: Really, this is not so much a story about the Labour party’s success as it is about the National party needing a rock...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the decline of the British Army

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UK's Defence Secretary has confirmed the British Army is in decline and is no longer regarded as a top-level fighting force. This has come off the...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the impact the floods have on the rural sector

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The wave of extreme weather lashing the North Island is likely to have a devastating impact on the rural sector. Crops, culverts, and feed have been d...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Wellington software firm Hnry securing $35 million investment

31 Jan 2023

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Wellington-based software firm Hnry has managed to secure a $35 million investment and plans to expand. Hnry is designed to help the self-employed man...

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport Chief Executive on the building facing more weather damage while recovering from Friday floods

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Airport is bracing for more heavy rain while it grapples with Friday's weather damage. Auckland Airport is watching the weather closely, and ...

Weston Kirton: Ruapehu mayor on the Chateau Tongariro Hotel being forced to close in five days

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ruapehu's local economy is expected to be on thin ice at the closure of a ski chateau. The heritage-listed Chateau Tongariro Hotel will shut in five d...

The Huddle: Cabinet reshuffle winners and losers and Labour leading in the polls

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle, independent journalist Clare de Lore and former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications, Mike Mu...

Kelly Stratford: Far North deputy mayor says the region is prepared for extreme weather expected overnight

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Northland has declared a State of Emergency for the next seven days. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash the region over the next week an...

Selah Hart: Hapai Te Hauora CEO on New Plymouth Pak 'n Save selling alcohol for 67 cents a can

31 Jan 2023

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The CEO of a harm prevention services provider has slammed a food retailer caught selling alcohol for 67 cents a can. Pak 'n Save New Plymouth is unde...

Iona Holsted: Education Secretary on Auckland schools potentially opening earlier than next Tuesday

31 Jan 2023

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The Education Secretary has re-iterated the decision to shut schools is about managing traffic to get infrastructure up and running. The Education Min...

Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' Cabinet reshuffle

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins revealed his new outline for Cabinet in today's media briefing. Jan Tinetti has become Minister for Education, Ayesha Ver...

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister on his recent Cabinet reshuffle

31 Jan 2023

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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has unveiled his new line-up in today's Cabinet reshuffle. Dr Aeysha Verrall has been promoted to Minister of Health, Jan...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Alice Springs holding community meeting to address crime wave

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of Alice Springs locals attended a meeting on Monday in an attempt to address the ongoing crime wave.  Many Indigenous Australian members o...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Campbell Johnstone coming out as first gay All Black

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former prop Campbell Johnstone is the first All Black to publicly come out as gay. The former player announced he was gay in an interview on current a...

Richard Hills: North Shore councillor warns Aucklanders to prepare for more heavy rain and wind

31 Jan 2023

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The Government has boosted Auckland's Mayoral Relief Fund by $1 million as the upper North Island prepares for another battering from Mother Nature. N...

Richard Easther: UOA physics professor on satellites potentially dominating the night sky by 2030

30 Jan 2023

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Experts warn that stargazing could be a thing of the past as satellites are predicted to crowd the night sky by 2030. There are currently 8,000 satell...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on King Charles potentially doing a tell-all interview with the BBC

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

King Charles is reportedly in talks with the BBC to give a tell-all interview. The King has been silent following the revelations Prince Harry disclos...

Jacqui Hori-Hoult: Waka Kotahi Regional Maintenance Manager warns drivers to be aware of the risky weather

30 Jan 2023

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The coming weather is expected to disrupt already affected roads around the North Island. Damage to Coromandel's State Highway 25A has been particular...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on what Auckland businesses need following the floods

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland was lashed with heavy rain and subsequent floods last Friday and is forecast to receive further heavy rain in the coming days. The extreme we...

The Huddle: Wayne Brown's response to the Auckland floods and schools closing for the next week

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle, ZB's Tim Beveridge and NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joined in on a discussion about the following issues- and more! What ...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on the economic impact of the Auckland floods

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland is being warned to prepare for more extreme rain tomorrow following Friday's record-breaking downpour. Many companies are asking office staff...

Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Labour overtaking National in the polls after boost from Chris Hipkins

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has given Labour a boost in both polls run by Newshub and 1News. The 1News Kantar Public poll shows Labour has gone u...

Andrea Griffin: Burnside High School acting principal defends new school uniform prices

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Christchurch school's uniform costs has hit families in the back pocket. A new gender-neutral uniform has been introduced for Burnside High School’...

Cherie Taylor-Patel: Former Principals' Federation President on educational facilities closing for a week due to extreme weather

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first week of term one has been delayed until the Tuesday after Waitangi Day for schools across Auckland due to extreme weather. Schools, early le...

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor warns Auckland to prepare for severe rain on Tuesday

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland is in line for another deluge of rain tomorrow after 5pm, with concerns it could have even worse impacts on the region after Friday's damage....

Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Wayne Brown's communication surrounding the Auckland flooding

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has been the subject of criticism following his response to the recent burst of extreme weather in the region. The rain and...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the radioactive capsule lost in Western Australia

30 Jan 2023

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Australian authorities have warned the public that a small radioactive capsule has been lost in Western Australia. The pea-sized capsule is believed t...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the Novak Djokovic GOAT debate

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic has claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title over the weekend. This gives him the same amou...

Garry Towler: Thames-Coromandel Defence Controller warns more rain is expected to hit the region, MetService rainfall warning upgraded

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The State Highway network around Coromandel has taken a battering from the rain, and more is on the way within the next 48 hours. The road at the summ...

Manu Caddie: Forestry overhaul petition has nearly nine thousand signatures

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly nine-thousand locals have signed a petition calling for a massive overhaul of forestry across Tairāwhiti. Beaches, farms, waterways, and homes...

Darek Koper: AT Group manager for Metro Services says there's a full transport plan in place for Elton John

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Transport has apologised to Elton John fans after a fiasco triggered by closures of the rail network. It posted on Facebook last night, recom...

Frank Frizelle: The homeless weren't invited, but they're fine to stay

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The owner of a section that's become a makeshift camp for homeless people in Christchurch has defended letting them stay. About six homeless men have ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the rise in UK police officers appearing in court on criminal charges

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple criminal cases against police officers in the UK are expected to go to court within the next few weeks. New information from the Metropolitan...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on this round of quarterly financial results

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks have risen this Monday, as investors have observed that interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve may be slowing down. This newly released r...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on what the food and fibre sectors want from Prime Minister Chris Hipkins

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's food and fibre sectors hope to find out what they can expect from new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Leaders from those sectors are unawa...

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Laybuy de-listing from the ASX

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand-based company Laybuy has announced they will be de-listing from the ASX. 2022 was a difficult year for the buy now, pay later company and ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins meeting Simon Bridges and Auckland business leaders

26 Jan 2023

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Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges is confident Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will make positive changes to our business sector. The two of th...

The Huddle: Chris Hipkins meets with business leaders and Donald Trump returns to Facebook

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's edition of the Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following pressi...

Mark Hampton: Hamilton Hindin Greene investment adviser on The Warehouse Group cutting 190 jobs

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group has announced they will be cutting 190 jobs in order to respond to challenging market conditions ahead. This comes a day after Med...

Jenny Woods: netball commentator on the goal that was disallowed in Quad Series final because both umpires weren't looking

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Quad Series final between the Silver Ferns and Australia was tarnished by a bizarre moment from the umpires. Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Eken...

John Innes: National Wetlands Trust spokesperson on the plan to reintroduce rats to wetlands sanctuary to fix bird problem

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Waikato wetland sanctuary is reintroducing rats to try to stop birds pooing in a prized lake. It's a last resort to try to scare off half a million ...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the emerging details in the case of the Rotorua 10yo tasered by police

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A twist in the case of the young boy tasered by police in Rotorua. Police say the 10-year-old came at an officer with a knife as they attempted to arr...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on Chris Hipkins meeting with Auckland business leaders

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration was the hot topic at a meeting between Auckland business leaders and the new Prime Minister today. Chris Hipkins sat down with Auckland Bu...

Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins meeting with Auckland business community

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins began his first full day on the job by meeting with members of the Auckland business community. Hipkins attended a gather...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the 'Invasion Day' protests happening across Australian states

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of Australians attended 'Invasion Day' protests today to support Indigenous Australians during the controversial public holiday. Australia D...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Silver Ferns losing the Quad Series final to Australia

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Silver Ferns ended up losing the Quad Series final to Australia. There was a controversial incident in which captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio scored a...

Aaron Rubin: Nelson homeowner considers selling house due to rising mortgage interest rates

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Nelson family is considering selling their home as they struggle to cope with mortgage interest rate rises. They bought their home for $1.2 million ...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the growing fears that many UK companies could collapse due to cost of living crisis

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are growing concerns that a number of UK-based companies may be forced to collapse in the coming months. The current cost of living crisis has l...

Jenee Tibshraeney: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether banks think inflation has peaked following CPI announcement

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) has remained steady this December quarter, leading banks to believe inflation may have peaked. ANZ, Ki...

Bobby Lloyd: Fussy co-founder offers consumers more choice for workplace catering

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington startup Fussy Catering is designed to offer workplace events more choices in the 'new normal'. Fussy is a digital platform that allows all ...

The Huddle: Chris Hipkins delivers first post-Cabinet address in office (1)

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Mike Munroe, former Labour chief of staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications ...

Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower on payments to Kiwifruit growers being cut for February due to quality issues

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has shocked growers with an announcement that they won't be paying them out for February.  Zespri stated that fruit quality...

Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower on payments to Kiwifruit growers being cut for February due to quality issues

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has shocked growers with an announcement that they won't be paying them out for February.  Zespri stated that fruit quality...

Andrew Tripe: Whanganui mayor on the Pākaraka signs being ripped down hours after installation

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Signs re-establishing the former Whanganui town of Maxwell as Pākaraka were torn down hours after their installation. The Whanganui District Council ...

Michael Hedges: sound engineer on being nominated for an Oscar for work on Avatar sequel

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 Oscar nominations were released today, and six Kiwis are currently up for awards. Sound engineer Michael Hedges is among them, having been no...

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency Chair on young person in Oranga Tamariki's care spending 600 days in motel

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A young person living in Oranga Tamariki's care was discovered to have been living in a motel for 600 days.  Further reporting has also revealed othe...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on today's inflation rate figures announcement

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An economist says the only good news on today's inflation rate is it didn't rise higher. Consumer Price Index data for the final quarter of 2022 shows...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump leading Biden in a hypothetical 2024 match up poll

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former US President Donald Trump holds the lead over President Joe Biden, according to a hypothetical poll released by Emerson College. 44 percent of ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ruby Tui sitting out Super Rugby Aupiki

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Black Fern Ruby Tui won't return for the upcoming Super Rugby Aupiki, which kicks off in a month. Ruby Tui's manager has confirmed Ruby Tui plans on b...

Matt Paterson: Alice Springs mayor calls for harsher restrictions on crime and alcohol in the region

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for harsher alcohol restrictions in Australia's Northern Territory. Reports of domestic violence and crime have soared since a law banning alcoh...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ordering an investigation into Tory chairman's tax affairs

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has orderd an investigation into Tory chair Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs. Nadhim Zahawi sold his former polling company Y...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on hiking through the Milford Track around the same time Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Country's Jamie Mackay hiked the Milford Track last Thursday- as Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation. Jamie Mackay described this experience ...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be hiked further than 75 basis points

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is set to make their next OCR announcement in a month, and predictions say it'll make a 75 basis point hike. This will take the OCR t...

Brett O'Riley: EMA Chief Executive on what Prime Minister Chris Hipkins understands about the relationship between costs and Government policy?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has made the business sector and the economy the focus of his Government. His first address promised to handle t...

The Huddle: Chris Luxon co-governance comments, bobby calves, and calling Hipkins 'Chippy'

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Huddle: David Farrar, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster and Kaine Thompson, former Labour Press Secretary joined in on a discussion abou...

Peter Beck: Rocket Lab founder encourages Kiwi startup founders to get out of New Zealand to succeed

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck says the best thing local startups can do is get out of New Zealand- for a while. According to Beck, it's important for ...

Crispin Robertson: 'We Oppose The Cresta Ave Beach Haven Development' spokesperson defends the group's stance

24 Jan 2023

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A concerned group of residents in Auckland's Beach Haven district have come together to voice their issues surrounding plans to build apartments in th...

Debbie Sinclair: Brac and Bow duty manager on being surprised by Ed Sheeran pub visit

24 Jan 2023

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Brac and Bow duty manager Debbie Sinclair was in for a surprise when UK-based superstar Ed Sheeran paid a visit to the pub. The Featherston local and ...

Nathan Penny: Westpac senior economist on the Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Survey results confirming economic confidence is low

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Data from the Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Survey confirms that economic confidence is at a new low. Auckland is the least confident overall, but...

Chris Luxon: National Party leader reaffirms his stance against co-governance at Rātana

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National leader Chris Luxon used his appearance at Rātana to reaffirm his party's stance against co-governance. During his speech, Luxon said the co-...

Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Jacinda Ardern's final address at Rātana

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jacinda Ardern delivered her final address as Prime Minister at Rātana earlier today. Ardern said that it was symbolic on her part to speak at Rātan...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on PM Anthony Albanese visiting Alice Springs amid crime wave

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australian PM has touched down in Alice Springs amid a wave of crime and violence in the area. Alice Springs has reported an uptick in assaults and ho...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps losing to India in ODI series

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps have had an unimpressive start in the ODI series, having lost to India on Saturday. The final score was 108 in 3.43 overs to 11-2 in 20...

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University professor on Fonterra ordering dairy farmers to stop killing bobby calves

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra has ordered dairy farmers to stop killing bobby calves unless they have a humane reason to do so. From June 2023, all non-replacement bobby c...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prince Andrew launching legal action against accuser Virginia Guiffree

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Andrew plans to launch a legal case against accuser Virginia Guiffree in order to overturn the previous settlement. After receiving an inherita...

Toby Williams: Federated Farmers national board member on Federated Farmers requesting Government inquiry into Cyclone Hale damage

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers are requesting a Government inquiry into the flooding and destroyed infrastructure left by Cyclone Hale. They claim that farmers loc...

John Rawcliffe: Mānuka Honey Appellation Society CEO on the organisation dropping legal action to trademark mānuka but promising campaign isn't over

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Mānuka Honey Appellation Society have withdrawn legal action in the UK to trademark the word mānuka, but have promised the campaign isn't over. ...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on what Chris Hipkins can do for the business community

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised to re-prioritise the focus of Labour to reflect the current concerns of New Zealand voters. Hipkins...

The Huddle: Can Chris Hipkins help Labour win the next election?

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Neale Jones from PR firm Capital joined in on a discussion on the following issues of th...

Mark Smith: ASB economist on rents increasing and ASB cutting their five year mortgage rate

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ASB has cut some of their mortgage rates, with their five year home loan rate dropping to 6.49 percent. This puts it lower than their one year home lo...