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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on NZIER releasing their 2022 Summer Reading list for the PM

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) released its Summer 2022 Reading List for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. NZIER partnered with B...

Wattie Watson: NZ Firefighters union secretary on Fire and Emergency New Zealand and New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union agreeing on settlement

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) agreed on a $145 million dollar settlement today. Th...

The Huddle: Sport NZ releases new guidelines for transgender athletes and Willie Jackson apologises for infamous Q&A interview

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in a discussion about the following ...

Rosemary Penwarden: Restore Passenger Rail spokesperson on their 'frustrating' meeting with Transport Minister Michael Wood

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Restore Passenger Rail met with Transport Minister Michael Wood earlier today to discuss restoring an affordable passenger rail service. The restorati...

Heath Milne: Development West Coast Chief Executive on the company offering bonded tertiary scholarships to keep workers in the West Coast

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One economic development agency is pushing to end the brain drain on the West Coast. Development West Coast is offering bonded tertiary education scho...

John Tookey: AUT Construction Professor on the latest Commerce Commission report on building materials and more competition

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A construction expert says today's Commerce Commission report on building materials may not shift the dial. The Commission says the Government should ...

George Block: NZ Herald reporter on High Court judge reserving decision to temporarily remove baby from parent's custody to get life saving operation

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A High Court judge has reserved his decision on temporarily removing custody of a baby, whose parents don't want blood from Covid-vaccinated donors us...

Barry Soper: political editor on the petrol subsidy extension going before Cabinet

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Transport Minister Michael Wood has recently stated the decision on whether to extend the Government’s petrol subsidies is before Cabinet. The pet...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian Reserve Bank pushing up OCR by further 0.25 percent

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Massive pressure for Australian home buyers ahead of the Christmas season. Australia's Reserve Bank has hiked interest rates up again in their final d...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sport NZ's new guidelines for transgender athletes in community sports

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sport New Zealand has released new guiding principles allowing transgender athletes to participate in community sports in the gender they identify as....

Raelene Castle: Sport New Zealand chief executive on the company allowing transgender athletes to take part in community sports

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sport New Zealand is allowing transgender athletes to participate in community sports in the gender they identify as. They've released new guiding pri...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: If Labour was smart, they would ditch the TVNZ-RNZ merger

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If the Government was smart, it would ditch the TVNZ-RNZ merger. After that interview that Willie Jackson gave Q+A yesterday, it’s becoming very obv...

Nick Smith: Nelson mayor on out of control weeds blocking Nelson roundabouts

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson's roundabouts and traffic islands have a huge problem with unkempt weeds. Waka Kotahi is meant to maintain it, but this isn't done regularly. T...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on armed intruders breaking into football player Raheem Sterling's home

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UK footballer Raheem Sterling was forced to pull out of England's latest World Cup match against Senegal after his home was broken into. Armed intrude...

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association Chief Executive on hospitality industry returning to growth after two years

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hospitality industry is reporting growth figures again, after two years of restricted trading. According to a new report from the Restaurant Assoc...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the Three Waters entrenchment clause after removal

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Three Waters entrenchment clause has been removed from the legislation, and Leader of the House Chris Hipkins has admitted it was a 'mistake'. The...

The Huddle: Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Government's Covid-19 response and out of control weeds on a Nelson roundabout

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Mike Munroe, former Labour chief of staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communica...

Paul Decker: Manaki Whitebait aquaculture manager on their land based whitebait farm opening in Southland

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainably sourced whitebait will be available year-round with New Zealand's first ever land-based whitebait farm opening in Southland. This pilot pr...

Bryce Edwards: political commentator on the latest Kantar poll results showing National is ahead of Labour

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The latest 1News Kantar Public Poll shows National is polling at 38 percent and Act on 11, giving the pair a comfortable majority to form a Government...

Bill Ralston: media commentator and former TVNZ news head on the RNZ-TVNZ merger's effect on broadcasters

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is concern about the RNZ-TVNZ merger's effect on broadcasters. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said RNZ will collapse without the merger. Medi...

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the success of Billy Joel's concert for the venue

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Billy Joel has been the first international artist to play at Auckland's Eden Park since the pandemic. More than 35,000 fans flooded in for his first ...

Dr Ayesha Verrall: Covid Response Minister on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Government's Covid-19 response

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The speed and accessibility of the Covid-19 test and vaccine roll-out will be investigated in an independent review. The Prime Minister has announced ...

Barry Soper: political editor on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has recently announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 pandemic will be taking place. Th...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the delegation of Australian MPs to visit Taiwan

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Six Australian MPs from both Labour and the opposition will visit Taiwan later this week. This will be the first visit from an Australian parliamentar...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on World Rugby removing New Zealand as a Sevens World Series host

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

World Rugby has officially confirmed that New Zealand is out of the running on a list of countries set to host the Sevens World Series tournaments. Th...

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport Chief Executive on staff shortages and longer wait times for travellers

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Airport is still struggling to fill major gaps in its workforce. It has 1600 job openings, ranging from roles in check-in to bag collection, ...

Willow Duffy: Safeguarding Children CEO says Oranga Tamariki being sent an image of bruising to Malachi's face should've been enough

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A leading child protection charity says the report into the death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz highlights fundamental flaws in a system that has be...

Ben Bell: Gore Mayor says he was disappointed the challenge to Stewart MacDonell happened so quickly

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gore's deputy mayor has stepped down to bring unity back into council. Stewart MacDonell has resigned from his role following a request signed by seve...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Lady Susan Hussey stepping down due to racism scandal

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lady Susan Hussey, a lady-in-waiting to the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William's godmother, has recently stepped down following allegations of...

Sam Dickie: Senior Portfolio Manager at Fisher Funds on what the zero-Covid protests in China are doing to the markets

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Covid-19 restrictions have abruptly lifted in two Chinese cities, but the country is still retaining its' commitment to their 'Zero-Covid' strategy. T...

Rowena Duncum: producer of The Country on Fieldays attendance numbers

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fieldays 2022 is currently underway. This years Fieldays has had five and a half months of extra buildup, as it was delayed to avoid the worst of the ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Westpac building consent figures

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac has just released their building consent numbers, and they've dropped down lower than predicted.  Dwelling consent numbers are down by 11 per...

The Huddle: Harsher penalties for fleeing drivers and the Oranga Tamariki report

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle: Georgina Stylianou, Director of BRG NZ and Sam Johnson, social entrepreneur joined in on a discussion about the following issues ...

Jeremy Couchman: Kiwibank Senior Economist on net migration figures for 2023

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to data from Kiwibank, net migration figures are expected to go up by the end of 2023. Kiwibank is forecasting a 'significant' net gain of 3...

Kiri Allan: Justice Minister on the police being given new power to target fleeing drivers

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is giving police new powers to target fleeing drivers in an announcement made to the media in Hamilton. Justice Minister Kiri Allan sta...

Phil Gifford: NZ Herald sports journalist on the death of Sir Murray Halberg

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Accomplished Kiwi athlete and founder of the Halberg foundation, Sir Murray Halberg recently passed away at age 89. Between his accomplishments in the...

Chappie Te Kani: Oranga Tamariki CEO on Oranga Tamariki review revealing critical gaps that led to Malachi Subecz death

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oranga Tamariki's CEO says there's been accountability within the child protection agency after a scathing review into the murder of Malachi Subecz. T...

Barry Soper: Political editor on Willie Jackson putting co governance on hold for 2023

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maori Development Minister Willie Jackson has recently been saying that he wants to put co-governance on hold for 2023. The Government has been workin...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the demand for a public holiday after the Socceroos beat Denmark

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Socceroos got a 1-0 win over Denmark in the Fifa World Cup and secured a place in the Round of 16. The Socceroos haven't made it this far ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sir Murray Halberg's death

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Murray Halberg, Olympian and founder of the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation passed away aged 89 on Wednesday evening. Sir Murray Halberg was t...

Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association chair on the new emergency watches that alert police

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sandringham Business Association chair Jithin Chttibomma has enlisted the help of Sir Ray Avery to give trial emergency watches to Sandringham busines...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on a man being arrested over the deaths of 27 people who drowned in an attempt to cross the English Channel

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A man who was connected to an incident in which 27 people drowned in an attempt to cross the English Channel in a dinghy has been arrested in the UK. ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on Westpac increasing their interest rates

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac has increased their interest rates following the OCR increase announcement, making them the second bank to do so after ANZ. Both special rates...

Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manger on the ANZ business survey results

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ released their latest business survey and it's showcasing a bleaker look at the economy than in previous years.  The survey states that the expec...

Sarah Hogan: NZIER Principal Health Economist on the Government taking money from DHB Hospital Medicine budget to increase Pharmac's funding

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this year’s budget, the Government said it has increased Pharmac's funding by 43 percent over the last 5 years. To get that huge increase, the Go...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on banks not doing more to cover the cost of money printing

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should our banks be doing more to help cover the cost of money printing? The RBNZ is holding $49 billion dollars of banks' reserves, thanks to all the...

The Huddle: Legal battle over parents requesting unvaccinated blood for baby's surgery and the Finnish PM visiting New Zealand

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle: Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Transporting NZ and Jack Tame from Q&A and ZB's Saturday Mornings joined in on a discussion ...

Sue Grey: Lawyer representing the parents who want unvaccinated blood for baby's open heart surgery ahead of Tuesday's trial

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An urgent court hearing has been set for Tuesday following a set of parents refusing to allow blood from Covid-vaccinated people to be used in their b...

Ashley Church: OneRoof property commentator on The Block NZ not returning for 2023

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The country's housing market challenges have hit The Block NZ. Warner Brothers Discovery has revealed the show won't be back in 2023, even though it w...

Richard Wagstaff: CTU President on the Fair Pay Agreements system coming into effect tomorrow

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's set to be a big day for unions with the Fair Pay Agreements system coming into effect tomorrow. It means eligible unions can apply to the Ministr...

Nikki Turner: Medical Director at The Immunisation Advisory Centre on the parents who want to source unvaccinated blood for baby's surgery

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warnings letting a couple reject "jabbed" blood donations for their baby would set a dangerous precedent. It's understood Health New Zealand is seekin...

Barry Soper: political editor on Jacinda Ardern meeting the Finnish Prime Minister

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Jacinda Ardern in Auckland earlier today. This is the Finnish PM's first visit to New Zealand, and she's a...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US Senate passing a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The US Senate has passed new legislation that will protect same-sex and interracial marriage. The bill is known as the Respect for Marriage Act, and t...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Sox's upcoming round against Cuba in the Softball World Cup

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Sox are on the upswing, having bounced back from their loss against Argentina to defeat the Philippines 8-1. This upcoming round against Cub...

Ali Shakir: Auckland resident on being in the way of new Auckland Transport airport route

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Transport has told 475 property owners that their homes will be affected by the new Botany to Auckland Airport transport route. Residents say...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak criticising China in first major foreign policy speech

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spent his first major foreign policy speech warning people about Chinese President Xi Jinping's regime. Ris...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian Reserve Bank Governor apologising for being unclear about interest rates

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Reserve Bank Governor is apologizing for not being clear enough with when interest rates would move. As late as November last year, Govern...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Fieldays 2022 beginning tomorrow

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 edition of the National Agricultural Fieldays show begins tomorrow, after being postponed due to Covid-19.  The Country's Jamie Mackay spoke...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Meridian choosing Australian firm Woodside Energy for green hydrogen project

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big moves for Meridian's green hydrogen project in Southland, as they have picked a collaborator off a shortlist. Meridian Energy chose the Australian...

The Huddle: Police pursuit policy reform and the state of the retirement age

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle: Jordan Williams, Taxpayer Union Executive Director and Neale Jones from Capital PR joined in on a discussion on these issues of t...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the police reviewing their pursuit policy count as change?

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m going to hold off on celebrating the police announcement this morning that they’re reviewing their pursuit policy. Because I smell politics al...

Andy Watson: Rangitikei District Mayor on the deadline for local councils to give their views on RMA reforms

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some local councils are complaining they haven't been given enough time to give their views on RMA reforms. The closing date for submissions on new Re...

David Tingey: World of Wearable Art Chief Executive on the festival being bought out

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The World of Wearable Art festival is officially moving to new ownership today. Kiwi arts company STILL has bought the show, following the founders bo...

Warren Quirke: Small Passenger Service Association Executive Director on independent taxi drivers violating guidelines

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Small Passenger Service Association is warning potential customers that independent taxi drivers are violating industry guidelines.  Warren Quirk...

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner explains why she wants superannuation to stay at 65

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Retirement Commissioner is explaining why she wants superannuation to stay at 65. Her report on income policies advises keeping the status-quo, a ...

Clive Matthew-Wilson: Road Safety Campaigner on the police reviewing their pursuit policy

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns returning the police pursuit policy to how it used to be would mean more dead bodies. Police say change is in the wind as they aim ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the claims that Iran has infiltrated Australia

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has recently warned the region that Iran has infiltrated Australia. Kylie Moore-Gilbert was studying in Iran b...

Barry Soper: political editor on the political friction inspired by the Three Waters entrenchment

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Three Waters entrenchment amendment has inspired discussions and debate, and this may be going on within the Government itself. Political editor B...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Sox losing two World Softball Championship games

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The World Softball Championship is underway, and the Black Sox are barely hanging on after their last two games. They lost 7-0 to the US over the week...

Corinne Glenn: GP on returning to Australia because New Zealand's healthcare system is broken

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Australian-born GP based in Lower Hutt has decided to return to her home country, and she's blaming New Zealand's 'broken' healthcare system.  Cor...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on seven people dying in a landslide on Italy's island of Ischia

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Italian island of Ischia, seven people were killed in a landslide last weekend, including two young siblings and a three-week-old baby.  Peopl...

Candice Harris: AUT management professor on new graduates being concerned about incoming recession

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank trying to engineer a recession, where does that leave our students trying to enter the workforce? The Otago University Student's...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the Three Waters entrenchment discussion

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has recently stated that they will take the Three Waters legislation to parliament's Business Committee to discuss entrenchment. This e...

Greg Harford: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the reduced Black Friday turnout

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another Black Friday is over and done with for the year and the consumer spending numbers have gone down. According to data from Worldline, consumer s...

James Wenley: Victoria University theatre lecturer on Hamilton coming to Auckland's Spark Arena

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hit Broadway production Hamilton, a rap/R&B/jazz infused musical about America's founding fathers is premiering in New Zealand next May. The s...

The Huddle: Fog cannon subsidies and Three Waters entrechment

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle: Cas Carter from Cas Carter Communications and Tim Beveridge, Newstalk ZB announcer, joined in on a discussion on the following is...

Sidhu Naresh: Vapeys NZ store owner on the Government's retail crime prevention measures

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are doubts the Government's latest retail crime measures will make much difference. A new $4 million dollar fund has been announced to support A...

Edward Willis: Senior Lecturer at UOA Faculty of Law on Government discussions on entrenchment in Three Waters

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says it will go back to parliament's Business Committee to discuss entrenchment in the Three Waters legislation. This entrenchment woul...

Chris Hipkins: Police Minister blames insurance companies for inadequate roll-out of crime prevention devices

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister is blaming insurance companies, for the lacklustre roll-out of ram-raid and burglary prevention defences. The Government has today...

Barry Soper: political editor on the newly announced crime prevention package

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has recently announced a package subsidising fog cannons to shops and dairies who may need one to combat crime. This ann...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on former PM Scott Morrison facing censure

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to be officially censured, according to the federal cabinet.  This decision was made following...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Morocco beating Belgium in their FIFA World Cup match

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 FIFA World Cup carries on, with the latest surprising match outcome happening when Morocco beat Belgium. This has been another World Cup upse...

Andrea Panther: Kaitaia Business Association Chair asks if Far North highway will ever be fixed

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are questions as to whether a Far North highway is ever going to be fixed. State Highway One from Whangarei to Kaitaia through Mangamuka Gorge h...

Brad Olsen: Economist recommends consumers reign in Black Friday spending

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday shopping mania is expected to be clouded by the nation's dark economic outlook. The Reserve Bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate up 75 b...

David Seymour: The Government needs to step up to the table

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ACT says dairy owners could start taking matters into their own hands if the Government doesn't come to the table. Police are still looking for the of...

Guy Beatson: Institute of Directors expect NZ's economic performance to slide over the next year

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A survey by the Institute of Directors has found company leaders are pessimistic about the economy. Two thirds of directors are expecting the country'...

Kathryn Firkin: US Correspondent says Walmart shooter targeted co-workers

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The shooter who killed six people at a Walmart in Virginia on Tuesday was targeting co-workers. Survivors and investigators are now spending the Thank...

Mike Grey: Australian mining CEO aims to lure kiwi workers over

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A mining company in Perth is hoping to lure Kiwi workers over. Mineral Resources has launched an advertising campaign targeting New Zealanders...and i...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK postal worker strike

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, the latest group of workers announcing a strike is postal workers. Workers from the UK's Royal Mail have decided to strike over pay an...

Michael Wood: Immigration Minister on Adrian Orr blaming immigration reset for rise in mortgage rates

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr stated that New Zealand's relatively strict border rules were a handbrake on his ability to rein in inflation. Adria...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on whether or not Jacinda Ardern will make an appearance at Fieldays

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fieldays is set to happen in Mystery Creek, Hamilton from November 30th to December 3rd 2022, after being postponed due to Covid-19. Prime Minister Ja...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor offers his thoughts on whether we can trust the Reserve Bank predictions for 2023

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The recent OCR hike by 75 basis points to 4.25 percent may spell out a concerning future for the economy, especially when paired with predictions for ...

The Huddle: Fatal Sandringham stabbing and Crocs in school

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Huddle: David Farrar, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster and Ali Jones from Red PR joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for a discussion about...

David Seymour: ACT Party leader on their party's immigration policy that impacts temporary work visas

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Act Party wants to slash red tape around immigration. It's proposing a raft of policies- including changes to parent visas, and ensuring a cost be...

Beau Paparoa: Head of AA motor claims on the study confirming road rage is up

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Road rage is on the rise in New Zealand , as new data from an AA Insurance study indicates. The study says that at least a third of Kiwi drivers have ...

Karen Gilbert-Smith: Whangarei Boys' High School principal on crocs and their school uniform policy

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A high school has stopped a student from wearing crocs as school shoes. A woman bought a pair of plain black crocs for her son, who attends Whangarei ...

Tony Alexander: independent economist on New Zealand's odds of experiencing a recession

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Optimism from one economist, New Zealand will narrowly miss a recession. The Reserve Bank forecasts the nation will hit a period of negative GDP growt...

Chris Hipkins: Police Minister on the aftermath of the Sandringham stabbing

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A 'please explain' from our Police Minister, after a fatal dairy stabbing in Auckland. A man is on the run, after allegedly entering the Rose College ...

Barry Soper: political editor on Jacinda Ardern's response to the Sandringham stabbing

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A dairy worker in Sandringham, Auckland, was fatally stabbed in an aggravated robbery last night. This event has captured the attention of everyone, w...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on an international drug ring being brought to justice

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, an inquiry that had been ongoing for the past eighteen months has finally paid off with an international drug ring being brought to...