Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Melissa Ansell-Bridges: CTU Secretary on 75 percent of workers feeling their incomes haven't kept up with inflation
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living crisis is stopping some families connecting with each other. The Council of Trade Union’s latest Mood of the Workforce Survey has...
Chris Hipkins: incoming Prime Minister on the policies he plans to fix within the role
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time passes and priorities change. That's from our incoming Prime Minister as he heads into a week of decision on which what issues should be high on ...
Sean Synnott: Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's father responds to her LAAX Open Slopestyle World Cup win in Switzerland
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accomplished Kiwi snowboarder has won the LAAX Open Slopestyle World Cup in Switzerland earlier today. This win marks a first in this event for the 21...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on the chances of Chris Hipkins winning the election
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following Jacinda Ardern's abrupt resignation, Chris Hipkins has taken over as Prime Minister in the lead-up to the 2023 election. Chris Hipkins is cu...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on fatal boat crash south of Perth
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A boat crash that happened south of Perth has killed two people, with investigations into the cause of the crash currently ongoing. One of the victims...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Zoi Sadowski-Synnott winning the LAAX Open Slopestyle World Cup
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has recently won the LAAX Open Slopestyle World Cup in Switzerland this morning. Sadowski-Synnott finished the e...
Fiona Tolich: pharmaceutical advocate moves her family to Australia to get access to life-saving medicine
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland mum has moved her family across the ditch to Sydney so she can access a life-saving drug. Fiona Tolich has been advocating for Pharmac to ...
Dianne Calvert: Wellington Councillor on finding alternative parking solutions
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City council has agreed to buy 474 off-street car parks — to offset revenue loss from carparks taken off the street. They voted yesterday...
Jussie Ross: Lake Hawea Station in top 25 best hotels and retreats
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A South Island farm has been named one of the world’s best places to stay by a highly influential travel magazine: Condé Nast. Lake Hawea Station h...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on vaccine-fatigue in the United States
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors in the US are concerned about the level of vaccine-fatigue across the country. American households are once again able to order free at-home C...
Sean Mandell: LA Entertainment Correspondent says doco may not do Harry and Meghan 'any favours'
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suggestions the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's tide of popularity might be turning among American royal-watchers. The second instalment of Prince Harry ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the first day of the nursing strike
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses across England, Ireland, and Wales have started striking today after ministers refused to discuss boosting their pay. The nurses will still p...
Sam Dickie: Senior Portfolio Manager at Fisher Funds on investment advice for 2023
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 is nearly over, and it may give investors some lessons to take into the new year. According to a Senior Portfolio Manager at Fisher Funds, we may...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on today's GDP figures surpassing expectations
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand GDP figures have surpassed expectations by going up 2 percent, but it may come with consequences. This economic growth was helped by a...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the final Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey of the year results showing farmer confidence at historic low
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer confidence is at its lowest on record, according to Rabobank's Rural Confidence Survey. The final survey results for 2022 showcase farmer confi...
The Huddle: Tim Southee takes over as Black Caps test captain and Wayne Brown's comments halt Auckland Airport shares
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: Mike Munroe, former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute ...
Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology Chief Executive on Spark discussing Spark Sport content ownership with TVNZ
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spark is having discussions with TVNZ about the future of Spark Sport. Spark informed the NZX that they were talking to TVNZ about a content partnerin...
Tim Southee: new Black Caps test captain on his new approach to leading the team
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kane Williamson relinquished his Black Caps test captaincy earlier today and Tim Southee is set to be his successor. Tim Southee will start his captai...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on New Zealand's growing GDP figures
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suggestions our strong GDP figures could mean a bigger Official Cash Rate hike next February. New Zealand's GDP has grown two percent in the three mon...
Karen Urwin: group manager of operations at the Aviation Security Service on Auckland Airport's new behavioural detection security squad
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport is lauding its new squad of security officers. The behavioural detection officers watch out for strange behaviour and have reportedly...
Grant Duncan: political commentator on Wayne Brown's comments temporarily halting Auckland Airport shares
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Brown is being called out for a gaffe this morning. The Auckland Mayor suggested at a council meeting Auckland Airport would be raising capital ...
Barry Soper: political editor on the Government making decisions on oil and gas exploration
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government may be open to oil and gas exploration continuing in the next parliamentary term. Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods said today ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the details coming out about the Queensland police shooters
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More details have come to light about the trio behind the Queensland police shooting. Brothers Nathaniel and Gareth Train were accompanied by Gareth's...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Kane Williamson stepping down as Black Caps test captain
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kane Williamson has stepped down from his role as Black Caps test captain. Williamson made the announcement on Thursday morning and said the he didn't...
Lady Deborah Chambers KC: barrister on IRD not enforcing child support payments
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty percent of people who should pay child support aren't, and 70 percent are in arrears and the IRD isn't enforcing it. IRD manages the payments, ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on thousands of homes in Shetland region being left without power during cold snap
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A critical incident has been declared in the Shetland region as thousands of homes are without power in the winter. Temperature levels have dropped do...
John Kensington: KPMG head of banking and finance on the expected drop in profits in 2023
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The non-banking finance sector has had a profitable year, but they expect to face an uncertain future in 2023. A new survey out of KPMG states that cr...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management Investment Analyst on the US CPI data and what it means for inflation
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US CPI data for November has been released, and it indicates inflation may be on its way down. The CPI has dropped down to 7.1 percent, which is a...
The Huddle: NZ Rugby rethinks Altrad sponsorship and the Government plans on ending fuel excise tax cut in March
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and ZB Host Tim Beveridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues ...
Jenee Tibshraeney: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Finance Minister Grant Robertson's income insurance scheme statements
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Government is still committed to implementing an income insurance scheme. The aim of this scheme is to creat...
John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Commerce Commission going ahead with investigation into Fletcher over GIB
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission is set to launch its third investigation into Fletcher Building over GIB. The investigation will focus on Fletcher's stronghol...
Dr Mike Lee: UOA associate professor of marketing on NZ Rugby reconsidering their sponsorship with Altrad following corruption scandal
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Rugby may need to find a new lucrative sponsorship that aligns with their values. NZ Rugby is reconsidering their sponsorship with French construct...
Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on Treasury forecasting a recession next year
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no free lunch in the economy. Today's Treasury forecasts show New Zealand will slip into a recession next year. Treasury boss Caralee McLiesh,...
John Maynard: Postal Workers Union National President on post offices running out of stamps ahead of Christmas rush
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas just around the corner, some post offices are short on stamps. NZ Post says it's the busiest time of year, and with so many items being...
Michael Wood: Transport Minister on the fuel tax cut and half price public transport ending next March
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Minister says targeting Kiwis' supports is the best way to get through a difficult period. The Government has announced half price trans...
Barry Soper: political editor on the state of the Government's finances
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's finances are expected to hold up and stay strong as strong tax revenue is set to support higher levels of spending. The Government ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on polls showing Republican support for Donald Trump is down
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has announced his intention to run for President again, but the polls are showing his moment may be over. Republican voters are favouring...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on NZ Rugby reconsidering sponsorship with Altrad following corruption
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Rugby is seeking meetings with French construction company Altrad after their owner was given an 18 month suspened prison sentence. Mohed Altrad wa...
Paturiri Toautu: protest organiser on the protest against Kaipara mayor for karakia ban
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds gathered on Wednesday morning to protest the mayor of Kaipara banning karakia in council meetings. The protests in Dargaville happened today,...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the cold snap and rising energy prices
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, the winter cold is forcing up people's energy bills. UK correspondent Enda Brady says that UK households are looking at spending $40 d...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on ASB predicting a fall of 25 percent in the housing market
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASB Bank has predicted a fall of 25 percent in the housing market, but it could go to to 40 percent when adjusted for inflation. This is in contrast t...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Sir Ian Taylor's comments about the Labour Party
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran broadcaster Sir Ian Taylor recently wrote a disparaging opinion piece about the current state of the Labour Party. The piece focused on the po...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Rio Tinto Chief Executive of Aluminium visiting New Zealand
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Vella, the Chief Executive of Aluminium at Rio Tinto is on a visit to New Zealand. He did an interview with BusinessDesk and said that Rio Tinto'...
Megan Woods: Housing Minister on Cabinet announcing changes to emergency housing standards
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sweeping changes will be made to emergency housing. The Government will adopt recommendations from a review by the Housing and Social Development Mini...
The Huddle: Jacinda Ardern's 'arrogant prick' comments and maths anxiety among teachers
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's edition of The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following topics:...
Max Rashbrooke: Victoria University Governance and Policy Studies expert on Government industries failing to manage conflicts of interest
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A governance expert says Government agencies aren't taking conflicts of interest seriously. The Public Service Commissioner's reviewed contracts betwe...
Julie Whyte: teacher educator and researcher on teachers suffering from anxiety over maths
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows some primary school teachers are suffering from anxiety because they have to teach maths. The study comes from a Te Pukenga lecture...
Kate Kyriacou: Brisbane crime reporter on the Queensland police shooting
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A former New South Wales School principal is at the centre of a fatal siege in Australia that left two police officers dead. Four others are dead- a n...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader responds to Jacinda Ardern's apology after PM calls him an 'arrogant prick'
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ACT Party leader David Seymour is brushing off an insult from the Prime Minister. Speaking under her breath today in Parliament today, Jacinda Ardern ...
Barry Soper: political editor on Jacinda Ardern's comments to David Seymour
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has recently come under fire after calling Act's David Seymour an 'arrogant prick' in Parliament. Ardern has since apolo...
Nick Bewley: Sportstalk host on Pita Gus Sowakula being discarded by All Blacks
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pita Gus Sowakula has signed up with the French rugby club Clermont after not being selected to play with the All Blacks in 2023. Pita Gus was recen...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Queensland police shooting
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions continue to swirl over what prompted a deadly attack on police in Queensland. Six people are dead- two officers, a neighbour, and three alle...
Rebecca Styles: Consumer NZ investigative team leader on the cost of house and contents insurance going up by 150 percent in 10 years
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer NZ is alarmed by how many people are cancelling house insurance because of cost. That's 17 percent of those without contents insurance, and 7...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the four children who are in critical condition after falling into Birmingham lake
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Four children in the UK are in critical condition after falling through an icy lake in Birmingham. The children were reportedly in cardiac arrest afte...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the TVNZ-RNZ merger potentially being shelved
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One economist is suggesting that the TVNZ-RNZ merger could be shelved within the next few days. The Government is putting out their budget policy stat...
Margie Apa: Health New Zealand chief executive wants to give nurses a pay rise as equity rates get fixed
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New moves to get extra cash into the pockets of our nurses. Te Whatu Ora's asking the Employment Relations Authority for interim orders to fix pay equ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Michael Wood and Wayne Brown's Light Rail truce
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has recently announced Auckland Council's joined-up plan that focuses on shifting the Port of Auckland and building Light R...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wayne Brown and Michael Wood's truce on Light Rail isn’t a trivial matter
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out, Wayne Brown is the guy who says one thing before the election and then says something else afterwards. I was a little surprised at the week...
The Huddle: Nurses can get immediate residency and Labour loses the Hamilton West byelection
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle, former Labour Press Secretary Kaine Thompson and David Farrar, Kiwiblog writer and Curia Pollster joined in on a discussion about...
Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister on the Hamilton West byelection results and what they mean for 2023
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson still has confidence in Labour for the 2023 election, despite Labour's loss in Hamilton West. National's Tama Po...
Michael Wood: Immigration Minister on the expansion of the Green List to include nurses
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced that they will be expanding the Green List to allow nurses, midwives, and specialist doctors immediate residency into New...
Simon Strachan: Gain Line Analytics General Manager of Sport on the Crusaders being named the best sporting team in Australasia
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Crusaders have been named the best sporting team in Australasia by Australian analytics firm Gain Line. Gain Line have awarded The Crusaders a $10...
Mark Mitchell: National party police spokesperson on the low number of businesses receiving crime prevention equipment
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just 13 businesses have been kitted out with anti-ram-raid equipment by the Government. The figure comes from a written Parliamentary question to the ...
Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on the mishandling of MIQ during Covid-19
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has been investigating hundreds of complaints made about the Government's approach to MIQ during the worst of the Covid-...
Barry Soper: political editor on the announced changes to immigration settings for medical professionals
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last post-Cabinet briefing of 2022, the Government announced some new changes to immigration settings. Specialist doctors, nurses, and midwives...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government putting NZ Visa applications on hold for six months
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government has recently announced they will be putting New Zealand Visa applications on hold for the next six months. The Government ha...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on NZR declining Beauden Barrett’s request to play overseas
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Rugby has declined Beauden Barrett's request to play overseas but still take part in All Blacks test matches. According to Weekend Sport's Jason Pi...
Pete McKennie: NZ Police Inspector on the speed limit thresholds changing
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Police say they're not publishing the new speed camera threshold, which they had updated last week without making a public announcement. It's resulted...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I feel sorry for them, but mostly Harry
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I managed to watch one and a half episodes of Harry and Meghan’s whingefest and do you know what? I feel sorry for them It hasn’t changed my m...
Heather Hutchings: Kapiti Coast Chamber co-chair says that Transmission Gully resurfacing adds to business' stress
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transmission Gully resurfacing is causing disruption for businesses, in the lead-up to Christmas. After just eight months of being open, parts of the ...
Dylan Thomsen: AA road safety spokesperson says drivers should know how the tolerance changes
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drivers need to stop thinking they have a 10-kilometre buffer, when it comes to speeding. Police told RNZ thresholds on speed cameras have been set in...
Sean Mandell: LA Entertainment Reporter says Royal Netflix series appeals to those who were already fans
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been heavily built-up, hugely anticipated — but critics are divided over whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new series is good television...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Portfolio Manager on stock markets bouncing upward off the hopes rate hikes will slow down
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Global stock markets have bounced upwards by almost 20 percent in the last six weeks. This has been influenced by global hopes that central banks are ...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on The Big Feed telethon taking place next week
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Feed is a rural telethon designed to help hungry Kiwi families this Christmas season, and it's airing on December 15th. The Big Feed will be...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We’re overdue a good slashing of the public service
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, I love the cheek of the Public Servants union. Mainly because it gives me a chance to have a crack at public servants. So, the PSA is upset at Nat...
Mark Smith: ASB senior economist on how much debt servicing will cost households by 2023
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Higher debt servicing means Kiwis are looking at an extra $80 being added to household budget costs by 2023, ASB economists predict. That could go up ...
The Huddle: Three Waters passes final reading and ASB Classic confirms Russian tennis player
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ben Thomas from Capital PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day: Three ...
Drew James: CubaDupa director on the street festival returning to Wellington after Covid hiatus
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The nation's largest street festival is returning to Wellington after a two year Covid-19 hiatus. CubaDupa is back on March 25th and 26th, with dance ...
Dr Helen Darling: Sumfood founder explains crowd sourcing grocery app
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An app is aiming to get shoppers to work together to help each other get a better deal on their groceries. Sumfood has launched FoodSpies, which will ...
Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce CEO on Canterbury missing out on funding to stop youth crime
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury expresses disappointment as the South Island misses out again on funding to fight youth crime. The Government has launched a $2 million dol...
Simon Watts: National Local Government spokesperson on the Three Waters bill being passed
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The National party have come out against Three Waters legislation and have promised to repeal the bill if they hold power after 2023. Labour, with its...
Barry Soper: Political editor looks back on his Christmas interview with the PM
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the year gives Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern the chance to do a series of interviews with prominent New Zealand media outlets. One of these...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia overhauling environmental protection laws and setting up nature protection agency
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government has recently announced they will be reforming their current environmental protection laws and regulations. An independent re...
Nicolas Lamperin: ASB Classic tournament director on Russian player Anna Blinkova being confirmed for tournament
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russian tennis star Anna Blinkova was announced to appear at the upcoming ASB Classic Tournament. Reports from earlier this year said that tournament ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the possible air travel disruption following brief fuel shortage
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday travellers may have to expect disruptions to their upcoming plans after a bad batch of fuel forces airlines to ration. The bad batch was sent ...
Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the Commerce Commission reports impact on share markets
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission released its final report on the building supplies sector yesterday, giving investors time to respond accordingly. The Comme...
George Block: NZ Herald reporter on Health NZ winning the blood donor case dispute
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A gravely ill baby at the centre of a high-profile legal battle will receive the blood transfusion doctors called for. A High Court judge has ruled in...
Jenee Tibshreany: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Sharesies expanding into Kiwisaver
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Online investment company Sharesies is expanding into Kiwisaver next year, by launching its own scheme. Sharesies has already set up a waiting list ...
The Huddle: Nanaia Mahuta going against Cabinet on Three Waters entrenchment
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's edition of The Huddle, Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Transporting NZ and NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joined in on a discussion ...
Jim Faed: Otago University transfusion medicine specialist on the court judgement that Health NZ won blood donor case
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A High Court judge has ruled in favour of health authorities who sought court guardianship of a gravely ill baby boy after his parents refused a blood...
Chris Luxon: National Party leader on his belief that Nanaia Mahuta should be sacked for going against the Cabinet Manual
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National Party leader Chris Luxon is calling for Jacinda Ardern to show leadership and sack Nanaia Mahuta. Luxon says Nanaia Mahuta's gone against the...
Russell Alexander: Hobbiton owner on Airbnb giving away three overnight stays at the Hobbiton Set
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fans of The Hobbit are in with a chance to get the ultimate Airbnb experience. Airbnb is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the first Hobbit film by ...
Scott Beard: Detective Inspector on the Gottfried Lindauer portraits being recovered after five years
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A good day for one of our top cops. A pair of Gottfried Lindauer portraits have been recovered through an intermediary five years after being stolen f...
Mike Bennetts: Z Energy Chief Executive apologises to customers over a bad batch of imported aviation fuel
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Z Energy is apologising to customers over a bad batch of aviation fuel it's imported. Over 25 litres of this imported fuel is unusable and airlines ...
Barry Soper: political editor on Nanaia Mahuta's role in the Three Waters entrenchment clause
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are calls for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta to be fired for breaking the Cabinet Manual and supporting the Three Waters entrenchment, ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Democrat Raphael Warnock winning the Georgia runoff election against Republican Herschel Walker
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic senator Raphael Warnock has won a full term in the US Senate against Republican Herschel Walker. The runoff was needed as neither candidate...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nanaia Mahuta should be sacked, but she's going nowhere
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National might be on to something here. Chris Luxon, just in the last couple of hours, has called on the Prime Minster to sack Nanaia Mahuta for ope...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the upcoming Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary airing this week
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Harry & Meghan' is set to drop on Netflix December 8th (NZ time), and it promises a unique look into the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The latest t...
Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank Economist on the Reserve Bank recently stopping their money printing program
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's Covid-era money printing scheme has officially ended as of today. Banks will no longer be able to borrow newly printed money from t...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the Northern Southland shepherd who ran 210km for Movember
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Northern Southland shepherd ran 210 km from Waikaia to Wānaka to fund-raise for Movember. This distance is the equivalent of 5 marathons, which he...