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Episodes
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Japan beating Germany in World Cup match
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Fifa World Cup carries on, with today's big surprise being that Japan got a 2-1 victory against Germany. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave ...
Mahe Drysdale: Olympic rower and co-chair of The Athletes’ Cooperative on the employment proceedings against High Performance Sport NZ
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new union representing the athletes competing in Olympic sports has launched employment proceedings against High Performance Sport NZ. This group, T...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Sandringham stabbing reflects badly on the Government
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, I suspect many of us would’ve had the same reaction when we saw the news alerts on our phones last night. That a retailer had been stabbed to ...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Cristiano Ronaldo being asked to leave Manchester United
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been asked to leave Manchester United immediately. This decision was made following a controversial i...
Kaitlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management Investment Analyst on the market reaction to OCR hike
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank announced that they were hiking the OCR up a further 75 basis points to 4.25 percent, in numbers the economy hasn't seen since 2008. ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Wellington infrastructure conference
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Wellington, the Building Nations infrastructure conference is underway, and set to continue on for the rest of the week. Infometrics Princip...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains the OCR hike and what it means for financial markets
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank officially announced that the OCR is going up by a further 75 basis points to 4.25 percent, the highest level since 2008. Jenee Tib...
The Huddle: OCR goes up futher and Kainga Ora mishandles unruly tenants
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners talked about the following issues of ...
Nicola Willis: National Party Finance Spokesperson on National rethinking their tax policy following OCR hike
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following the Reserve Bank hiking up the OCR by a further 75 basis points, National has announced they will be rethinking their tax policy. Chris Lu...
Russell Mayn: Maritime Union secretary on Auckland mayor Wayne Brown having no faith in Port of Auckland board
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has recently expressed his lack of confidence in the current Port of Auckland board- and plans on replacing them. The Mar...
Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers President on farmers being blamed by the Government for Three Waters clarification
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Three Waters legislation is in the process of being re-examined, after parts of the legislation were deemed "confusing." Labour's Megan Woods clar...
Kaenan Ferguson: Team Principal from Canterbury University on the students taking on world speed record in custom built EV
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury University students are taking on a world speed record in a custom-built electric car. Motorsport club members have built a 7.5-metre-long ...
Shannon Gatfield: Kainga Ora spokesperson on Kainga Ora standing by decision to not evict tenants
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kainga Ora is defending not evicting a single tenant, despite more than 6000 complaints this year. Eighty-four percent are for non-serious issues, lik...
Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the OCR hike and what it means for inflation
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A glimmer of optimism after the latest Official Cash Rate hike. The Reserve Bank's pushed the OCR up an unprecedented 75 basis points to the highest l...
Barry Soper: political editor on the OCR rate hike and what it means for 2023
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has just pushed the OCR up by 75 basis points, which has put it up to 4.25 percent now. This is the highest level the OCR has been at...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Supreme Court allowing a congressional committee to view Donald Trump's tax returns
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US Supreme Court has recently allowed a congressional committee to view Donald Trump's tax returns after three years of legal battles. The Supreme...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Martin Guptill being let go from Black Caps contract
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Cricket has just let Martin Guptill go from his current Black Caps contract, as he wishes to explore opportunities overseas. New Zealand C...
Liz Wheadon: Glengarry Wines general manager on the company having been raided 42 times
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glengarry Wines, a family-owned Auckland business has been the victim of 42 raid attacks, most of which have happened in the last 18 months. The compa...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on egg rationing in UK supermarkets
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, many popular supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, and Lidl have started rationing the amount of eggs customers can buy. Tesco has limited cu...
Michael Maclean: ASB Lead for Everyday Money on one in five people paying for subscriptions they don't use
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey has just come out stating that one in five people are paying for subscription services they don't use. At least a quarter of people have ...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Damien O'Connor blaming Barry Soper for the "Five Waters" tag
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Damien O'Connor has recently gotten into it with ZB's Barry Soper, as he blames Barry Soper for the "Five Waters" expression taking off. The Three Wat...
Merran Davis: Former Te Pūkenga Deputy Chief Executive on the company advertising for new executive directors while slashing budget
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Te Pūkenga is advertising for eight new executive directors, who will earn $200 thousand dollars a year. At the same time, it's also looking to slash...
The Huddle: Rental law changes and football protest backtrack
22 Nov 2022
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 Munro Communications ...
David Pearse: Residential Property Manager Association chair on the new regulations for property managers
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Residential property managers are saying new regulations have taken them by surprise. Under new rules, they'll soon need to be registered, trained, an...
Simon Laube: ECC Chief Executive on relief teacher agencies taking advantage of the full time teacher shortage
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Full time teachers are switching roles to make more money, which some say is adding to the workforce shortage. The Early Childhood Council says relief...
Taylor Johnston: The Killers fan on being invited to play the drums onstage at last night's concert
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, 22 year old Wellington musician Taylor Johnston was invited onstage to play the drums with The Killers at Auckland's Spark Arena. Lead sin...
Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on tomorrow's Reserve Bank OCR increase
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An economist is tipping another big Official Cash Rate rise. It's expected the Reserve Bank will hike the Official Cash Rate an unprecedented 75 basis...
Megan Woods: Housing Minister on property managers needing to be registered, trained, and licensed
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Property managers will now need to be registered, trained and licensed. A third of New Zealand households rent, and of that, 40 percent of those house...
Barry Soper: political editor on the Government's plans to change aspects of Three Waters
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is making modifications to the Three Waters legislation, and the changes are expected to be up before Parliament before the end of the ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese's determination to pass Federal Anti-Corruption bill
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been preoccupied with getting new legislation through parliament. The Federal Anti-Corruption b...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the controversies associated with the 2022 FIFA World Cup
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off earlier this week, but the most prominent point of discussion is more wrapped up in Qatar's issues. Qatar has a his...
Mark Mitchell: National Party Police spokesperson on the record number of people listed as gang members
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National's digging into the Government over New Zealand's record numbers of gangsters. Newstalk ZB can reveal more than eight-thousand three-hundred p...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the English and Welsh team captains protesting FIFA with armbands during World Cup
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has just kicked off in Qatar, with England and Wales set to play later this week. However, both teams are also boycotting Qata...
Rob Fyfe: Chair of Recorp on his latest South Auckland can manufacturing plant investment
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Fyfe, former Air New Zealand boss and current chair of Recorp, has announced his latest investment- a can manufacturing plant operating out of Sou...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Jacinda Ardern's time at APEC
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The APEC economic summit wrapped up last weekend, concluding an eventful week for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Jacinda Ardern set out to strengthen ...
The Huddle: Lowering the voting age to 16 and Winston Peters' comeback
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Kaine Thompson, former Labour press secretary talk about the follwing issues of the day-...
Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister on the Black Ferns getting a Parliamentary reception to celebrate World Cup victory
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Ferns are set to get a heroes welcome next month, following an announcement made at Monday's post-Cabinet press conference. Wellingtonians w...
Ash Parmar: Waikato retailer on small retailers giving up insurance cover due to ram raids
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About thirty small retailers in Hamilton have given up insurance cover. They're saying premiums are being hiked because of ram raids, with some excess...
Paul Ward: Capital Kiwi Project founder on Kiwis being back in the Wellington bush for the first time in 100 years
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi are back in the bush in the capital for the first time in 100 years. 13 North Island brown Kiwis have just been released into the wilderness in t...
Adrian Macey: Victoria University climate scientist on COP27 being a disappointment
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The two-week COP27 UN climate summit has wrapped up in Egypt, involving roughly 200 countries. Many people have labelled this year's event as 'disappo...
Caeden Tipler: Make It 16 coordinator on Cabinet drafting legislation to potentially lower voting age to 16
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Claims the Government could start lowering New Zealand's voting age now. Cabinet will draft legislation in light of a Supreme Court ruling today that ...
Barry Soper: political editor on Jacinda Ardern's drafting legislation to potentially lower the voting age to 16
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following an earlier Supreme Court announcement that keeping the voting age at 18 is inconsistent with the Bill of Rights act, Jacinda Ardern says leg...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australians potentially getting energy price relief by the end of the year
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers in under pressure to ease the rising energy bills affecting people, as that was a campaign promise offered b...
Aiden Gilbert: Uenuku Charitable Trust chair on Mount Ruapehu Alpine Lifts going into receivership
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls to give Mount Ruapehu a break. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts recently went into receivership, after years of financial difficulties. Life Pass Holders ha...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the All Blacks v England final score
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks played against England in Twickenham early on Sunday morning (NZ time), and the final score was tied at 25-25. The general consensus is...
Kristin Sutherland: Auckland Property Investors President on Govt confirming extension to meet Healthy Homes standards
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has confirmed an extension is being considered for all landlords, including private rentals and Kāinga Ora, to meet minimum Healthy Ho...
Francesca Rudkin: 'She Said' and 'Emily'
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Barry Iddles: Restaurant Owner is fighting Australia's worker shortage by hiring seniors
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian restaurant is fighting the nation's worker shortage with grey power. Three-Sixty Q Restaurant in Queenscliff, Victoria put the call out ...
Simon Dreissens: Tauranga's Cameron Road traffic is worse than Central London
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ongoing road works in Tauranga and the resulting speed limits are being described as bedlam. Frustration among residents is reportedly so bad, securit...
Natalie Wright: Remuera Businesses are taking matters into their own hands
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses in Auckland's Remuera are taking matters into their own hands to fight crime. The local business association has spent 180-thousand dollars...
Peter Gluckman: Former Chief Science Officer says National's boot camps are "unlikely to work"
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National is receiving minimal support for their youth crime policy, the proposal of boot camps and ankle monitors being called a ‘cliché’ and ‘...
Wendy Ayley: Mother of 2014 Malaysian airline crash victim says it's time for the violence to end
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mother of a 29-year-old Kiwi killed in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, says today's verdict does "nothing" to bring justice or closu...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent says like it or not, Pelosi has been able to unite the Dems over the last two decades
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A shifting of the guard in the Democratic Party. US House of Representatives speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has announced she'll be stepping down from party l...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: It might be worth hearing National out on the boot camp idea
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t blame you if your first reaction to National’s boot camp idea was to roll your eyes because, well, this is hardly a new idea from National...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK Budget Day announcements
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, the annual Budget Day lead-up is promising a 'stormy' future for the public. All eyes are on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who has to fix th...
The Huddle: National's boot camp idea and Wellington cycleways
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Cuira pollster and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following topics- and...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on crypto exchange FTX imploding
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last week, the cryptocurrency exchange FTX imploded after marketing itself as the safest and easiest way to get into crypto-based investing. ...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the final day to submit feedback for He Waka Eke Noa
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow marks the final day farmers can submit feedback on He Waka Eke Noa, the agricultural emissions tax plan. Ever since this bill was first broug...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the upcoming Reserve Bank rates hike
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to meet next week, and speculation suggests rates may be hiked again. Liam Dann, NZ Herald business editor at large is among t...
Richard MacLean: Wellington City Council spokesperson on $900k cycleway being reconstructed after just four years
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A cycleway located in Wellington's Oriental Bay is being ripped apart for repairs after just four years. Water had been pooling on to sections of the ...
Ben Youdan: ASH Director on a mass drop in people smoking cigarettes
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A major drop in national smoking rates means Smoke-Free 2025 is looking much more attainable. The annual New Zealand Health Survey shows about one in ...
Phil Chapman: football player is one of 28 people playing a 48 hour match to raise money for Gumboot Friday
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A group of 28 are set to play a game of football that will last until Sunday to raise money for Gumboot Friday. This match starts tomorrow, and is des...
Sam MacDonald: Christchurch City Councillor on the Government appointing a mediator to fix the housing intensification plan
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They're going to have to work with us, because this won't go away. This from Christchurch City Councillor Sam MacDonald after the Government appointed...
Chris Luxon: National Party leader on his solution to prevent youth crime and ram raids
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon's defending a Party policy announced today, to send repeat youth offenders to boot camp - and monitor kids with ankle bracelets. National ...
Barry Soper: political editor on Chris Luxon's plan to implement military academies to stop youth offenders
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National Party leader Chris Luxon made an announcement saying that the party plans to introduce military academies aimed at young offenders. Chris Lux...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Canberra law changes being implemented due to Brittany Higgins
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia , a law preventing the reuse of evidence in sexual assault cases is set to be changed by the ACT Government. The new law change is s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Emma Raducanu being confirmed for upcoming ASB Classic
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In ASB Classic news, Emma Raducanu is the latest big name confirmed to appear at this event in 2023. Emma Raducanu has already made a great name for h...
Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay regional councillor on the fast tracked plan to build more homes on Napier flood plain
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has fast-tracked the development of 700 homes in the Napier region, which has elicited confusion. This Napier region is set on a flood ...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on NATO trying to identify where the missile that went into Poland may have come from
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Russian-made missile was accidentally fired into Polish territory and killed two people. Since Poland is a member of NATO, their leaders met to try ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Australian tourists boosting our post-Covid recovery
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aussies travelling to Queenstown are keeping our tourism recovery alive. Our numbers aren't at pre-pandemic levels, but we've had 151,300 arrivals in ...
Deborah Lambie: Global Equities Analyst at Milford Asset Management on Hong Kong stocks going up
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hong Kong stocks have jumped more than 7 percent as China announced an ease in Covid restrictions. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is reporting the best m...
The Huddle: Chris Luxon's comments on school leaders and Black Ferns bonuses
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Huddle, we were joined by Ben Thomas from Capital PR and Jack Tame, host of Q&A and ZB's Saturday Mornings to talk about the followin...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's pandemic response and house prices
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny has been reading over the Reserve Bank's response to the pandemic. But it seems to have left her...
Ian Proudfoot: KPMG NZ partner on New Zealand ranking behind in sustainability reporting
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to new data from KPMG, New Zealand is underperfoming in sustainability reporting. The KPMG report ranked New Zealand 38th out of 58 eligible...
Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association president on Chris Luxon blaming school leaders for poor attendance numbers
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National Party leader Chris Luxon has recently come under fire after he blamed school leaders for poor attendance numbers. Te Tai Tokerau Principals A...
Angus Chambers: GenPro Deputy Chair responds to Andrew Little's statement that pharmacists should treat minor conditions to ease GP workload
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Health Minister Andrew Little has recently suggested that pharmacists may be given permission to treat minor conditions to ease the workload GP's are ...
Lisette Reymer: European correspondent on the tension surrounding the Russian-made missile that hit Poland
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tension and confusion over the origin of a deadly Russian-missile that hit in Polish territory. Poland has placed its military on high-alert, after th...
Barry Soper: political editor on Donald Trump's presidential campaign announcement
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump announced his intentions to run for president again in the upcoming 2024 US election. Trump made the announcement at a public appearance ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign announcement
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US is gearing up for another two years of Donald Trump on the hustings. The former President announced to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago home he'll ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Melbourne United NBL player Issac Humphries coming out as gay
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Humphries of Melbourne United has just come out as gay, making him the first openly gay player in a top-tier men’s basketball league. Isaa...
Mike Hewson: Kiwi engineer and artist designs risky looking Melbourne playground
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne's got a new $2.5 million playground - except at first glance, you wouldn't want your kids anywhere near it. Think slides on wheels, boulders...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK signing a deal with France to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The UK has recently signed a deal with France to try and stop migrants from crossing through the English Channel. These migrants are coming in on smal...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the International Monetary Fund saying global inflation could be peaking
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The head of the International Monetary Fund says global inflation could be peaking. Where does that leave Australia and New Zealand’s Reserve Banks?...
Barry Soper: political editor on the RMA replacement legislation reveal
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Environment Minister David Parker recently revealed that the Resource Management Act (RMA) will be reformed. The replacement system will take a while ...
The Huddle: RMA reform and debate about chasing robbers
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: Neale Jones from PR firm Capital and Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Transporting NZ talked about the following topics- and more...
Lesley: One of the Ellerslie locals who attempted to stop hammer-wielding robbers targeting a jewellery store weighs in
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday afternoon, a jewellery store in Ellerslie was targeted by a group of robbers wielding hammers, and several people in the area attempted to s...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the signs that we're getting too used to high inflation
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are concerns we're becoming too used to high inflation. Annual inflation is currently at 7.2 percent. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says ther...
David Parker: Environment Minister on the launch of New Zealand's new RMA deal
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's new resource management system will get a road test first. The Government plans to repeal the ailing RMA for new legislation designed to...
Rowena Duncum: producer of The Country on the controversial Australia free trade deal with the UK
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The UK's former environment secretary George Eustice has weighed in on the Australia free trade deal with the UK. George Eustice has stated that the f...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Waka Kotahi's proposal to drop speed limits is not evidenced-based
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What really frustrates me about this debate about dropping the speed limits is that it’s not evidence-based. This proposal doesn’t seem to be base...
Chris Cahill: Police Association president on the problems with police responses to fraud claims
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Major deficiencies have been found in Police responses to fraud complaints. An Independent Police Conduct Authority report has exposed a number of pro...
Sarah Templeton: Christchurch City councillor draws attention to public transport overcrowding
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Christchurch and Dunedin, an influx of cruise ship passengers have been opting to catch the bus into town, as opposed to the more costly priva...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on PM Anthony Albanese's upcoming talk with Xi Jinping
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Prime Minister is scheduled to have talks with his Chinese counterpart in an effort to thaw their relationship. Xi Jinping hasn't met with...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Kiwi Ferns making it to the Women's Rugby League World Cup
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's set to be a great week for women's rugby, as the Kiwi Ferns have made it to the Women's Rugby League World Cup final. They made it through to the...
Julie Scott: CEO of The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust on taking action for long-term accommodation
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A push to incentivise Queenstown property owners to offer properties as long term rentals- not Air BnBs. The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust'...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Turkish Police arresting a suspect following Istanbul explosion
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday November 13th, a bomb went off on a major pedestrian avenue in Istanbul, killing six people and wounding at least dozens more. This attack w...
James Bell-Booth: Founder of Earshots on their products being named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2022
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi earphone company has been named as one of Time's Best Inventions of 2022. After growing frustrated with his earphones falling out while cycling...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Jacinda Ardern's meeting at East Asia Summit
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just wrapped up meetings at the East Asia Summit. The East Asia Summit consisted of 10 South East Asian countries wh...
The Huddle: EV sales overtaking petrol and the Black Ferns' spectacular win
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: Simon Wilson, New Zealand Herald senior writer and Clare de Lore, independent journalist, talked about the following topics- and ...
Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister on whether the Black Ferns should get a bonus for winning the World Cup
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Ferns have just finished dominating at the Rugby World Cup after winning Saturday's final, and discussions about how to compensate them are ...