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Episodes
Irene King: Aviation commentator on Air New Zealand to New York flight problems
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aviation experts have issued warnings about the latest crop of Air New Zealand baggage issues. 65 bags had to be unloaded from a direct flight from NZ...
The Huddle: Netball NZ seeking redress, businesses lack of faith in the justice system, and the Laneway line up
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle: Jack Tame, host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute are here to discuss- Public service commissi...
Bryce Edwards: Victoria University political analyst on Mahuta investigation (1)
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Public Service Commissioner is looking into the handling of Government contracts given to Nanaia Mahuta's husband. Mahuta has requested this inves...
Andrew Barnes: Founder of Perpetual Guardian on the 4-day work week
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world's largest 4 day work week trial is currently under way. Companies are experimenting with giving employees 32 hour working weeks as opposed t...
Jennie Wylie: Netball NZ CEO on the Jamaica-NZ game
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netball New Zealand is considering seeking redress for the public rigmarole around the Visa issues with the Jamaican netball team. Netball NZ CEO Je...
Catherine Goodwin: Goodwin's Real Estate managing director on businesses and the justice system
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is more police presence the answer to stop the current levels of crime in our cities? After a smash and grab at St. Lukes mall yesterday, one nearby b...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Liz Truss and Joe Biden
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Biden's meeting the British PM....why this "special relationship" between the two countries may not be so special any more. US correspondent Dan Mit...
Barry Soper: Political editor on Labour's election plan next year
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour Party is planning for the next election- by hosting less public gatherings going forward. The hecklers have gotten worse in recent weeks, a...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sports updates
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
D'Arcy Waldegrave joins us in the studio to tell us about the current investigation into the Jamaican netball team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...
Chris Whelan: CEO of Universities NZ on the lack of male students
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Male student enrolment rates at universities are dropping down. Just 39 percent of domestic university students are men, which is a historic low. CE...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK tax cuts and budget
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The UK government is to unveil a mini-budget later, predicted to be with the biggest tax-cutting event for 34 years. Gavin Grey, our UK correspondent,...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on Auckland business and climate conference
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland hosted a sold-out business and climate conference earlier this week. It was two days of talk on how businesses can lower emissions and adapt ...
Nick Paterson: Drug Free Sport CEO on Olivia Ray's two and a half year ban for doping
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Road Cycling champion, Olivia Ray, has been issued a two and a half year ban for doping. She admitted to the US Anti-Doping agency that ...
Mike Lee: Associate Professor of Marketing at UOA on Countdown e-stamp saga
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Countdown has ended their Wiltshire promotion early. They'll conclude their e-stamp promotion by midnight tonight, and no more cutlery or e-stamps w...
Bryan Thompson: Harcourts Managing Director on Mood of the Boardroom survey
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The newly released Mood of The Boardroom Survey indicates that confidence in Labour's economic strategy has decreased. Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robert...
Barry Soper: Political editor on the Labour Party
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week has proven that New Zealand businesses are not fans of what's going on in The Beehive. Political editor Barry Soper is here with us to recap...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Russia vs the rest of the world
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following Vladimir Putin's infamous nuclear threats, international tensions between Russia and the rest of the world are quite high. Over in America...
Jason Pine: sports contributor with updates
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Was that controversial haka performance in Melbourne really worth this level of discussion? Jason Pine, host of Weekend Sport, is here to share his th...
Kevin Lamb: Age Concern CEO on new Kainga Ora apartments
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to meet increasing demand, Kainga Ora is building an apartment complex just for over 55 year olds. This apartment building will be situated i...
Peter Lewis: Asian business correspondent on China-America relations
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The three largest American banks say if the U.S Government wants them to pull out of China, should China attack Taiwan, they will. This comes a day ...
Rouben Azizian: Director for the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University on Russia
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russians are trying to flee the country after Vladimir Putin's military call up, and flights out of the country are starting to sell out. The Kremlin ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: If I was in the Labour Party, I'd get out ASAP
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what I would do if I was in the Labour Party cabinet at the moment? I’d find a way to get out ASAP. Especially if any of them want a ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on incoming UK mortgage rise
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, a mortgage rise is on the horizon. A 75 basis point hike is looking likely, according to recent data. UK correspondent Enda Brady join...
The Huddle: David Farrar and Trish Sherson
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Huddle- David Farrar of Kiwiblog and Curia pollster, and Trish Sherson of Sherson Wills PR talk about: Sky's rebrand, will a refresh be e...
Barry Soper: Political editor on the necessity of a Russian ambassador
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our political editor, Barry Soper, joins us today to highlight why New Zealand may still need a Russian ambassador for international relations. This h...
Jamie Mackay: Host of The Country on M bovis infection in cattle
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
M bovis infections have been spreading around farms. This could have negative consequences, despite the infected farms fencing themselves off. Jamie...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on US Federal Reserve numbers and what they mean for NZ
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US Federal Reserve has again hiked interest rates by another 75 basis points. That's a 14 year high as it tries to fight inflation. With us now is...
Miles Hurrel: Fonterra CEO on annual results
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's annual results are out and it's not looking bad at all for them. They made a $583 million dollar annual profit, it's down slightly, but ear...
Sam Dickie: Europe and the UK are experiencing an energy crisis
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All UK businesses have been given a six month emergency energy price cap. In other parts of Europe, manufacturers are furloughing workers because they...
Mils Muliainia: Former All Black on the next Bledisloe test match
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the second Bledisloe test match, the competing All Blacks squad has been named. Captain Sam Cane has been ruled out, and Jordie Barrett and...
Mike Joy: freshwater ecologist on West Coast eel disappearance
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Greymouth, several hundred eels have disappeared from a creek without a trace. A local motel owner, who has been feeding them for the last 15 ...
Richard Kliplin: Financial Services Council CEO on misplaced understanding of money
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel confident about the amount of money you currently have in the bank? The Financial Services Council is concerned that kiwi households have ...
Ian Hill: Former New Zealand Ambassador to Russia on Vladimir Putin
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western nations everywhere have widely condemned Vladimir Putin's latest threats. Putin hinted strongly in yesterday's speech that when Russia ann...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Penny Wong's reaction to Putin
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, has fired back at Putin's remarks. She described his earlier comments about war escalation as ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sports contributor (1)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave joins us now to tell us what's going on with The Blues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Pat Newman: Hora Hora school principal on Equity Index funding
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Schools in Northland are expecting a boost in funding following the scrapping of the decile system going forward. The Government has unveiled more inf...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on whether inflation will be an issue for longer than expected
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some are suggesting there is a likelihood that inflation is going to be a problem for longer than we expect. Mark Riggall from Milford Asset Managemen...
Edna Brady: UK correspondent on the aftermath of the Queen's funeral
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the day after Queen Elizabeth II's much-anticipated funeral, and our UK correspondent, Edna Brady, is here to tell us about the aftermath of the ...
Rowena Duncum: Producer of The Country on the International Dairy Foundation's world summit
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's Dairy Industry Leaders have been attending the International Dairy Foundation's World Dairy Summit in India last week. The Country Produ...
Pattrick Smellie: BuisnessDesk editor on the Government's proposed income insurance scheme
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pattrick Smellie from BusinessDesk has just read the two hundred and 51 submissions on the Government's proposed income insurance scheme so you don't ...
The Huddle: Mike Munroe and Ben Thomas
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Munroe, former Labour Chief of Staff, and current director at Mike Munroe Communications and Ben Thomas of Capital PR join us here to talk about:...
Stuart Williams: Nikko Asset Management Head of Equities on our concerning migration statistics
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the borders have opened up again, New Zealand's migration statistics are up for discussion. Our immigration statistics have been described as...
Rob Campbell: Chair of New Zealand Rural Land Management on overseas outreach and the lack of local interest
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rural Land Management is reaching out to overseas investors. This is due to a lack of local interest in their products. Despite a strong i...
Jen Rodgers: St Clair primary Tumuaki on modern learning environments
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Initiative released a report this morning about the ineffectiveness of modern learning environments. According to the report, there'...
Craig Rowley: Waimate District Mayor on South Canterbury's public holiday vote
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
South Canterbury has opted to push their anniversary day forward to November 11th this year. This is because the new memorial holiday set aside for ...
Simeon Brown: National's Spokesperson for Public Service on Kainga Ora
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kainga Ora is now the third Government agency to review the process where it engaged the consultancy owned by Minister Nanaia Mahuta's husband. That f...
Rod Carr: Climate Change Comission Chair on the issues with the ETS
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate Change Commission Chair Rod Carr has issues with the new Emissions Trading Scheme. According to Rod Carr, the ETS as it is allows companies to...
Murray Olds: International correspondent on NSW's new legal policy for convicted murderers
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, New South Wales has established a new law for convicted murderers- no body, no parole. The law states that convicted murders will...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sports contributor
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The way things are headed, Sam Cane may be swapped out from the All Blacks ahead of the next Wallabies rematch. D'Arcy Waldegrave, our sports contribu...
Peter Haddock: Karuro School in Greymouth is pleading for a road safety review
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karoro School in Greymouth is pleading for authorities to conduct a road safety review. The speed limit on the state highway around the school is 70 k...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on MP's getting to skip the queue to pay respects to the Queen
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The queues to see the now-deceased Queen Elizabeth II are historically long, with wait times sitting at 30- 35 hours. However, MP's and their families...
Jamie Mackay: Host of The Country on fixing the environment and water quality
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Country's Jamie Mackay is confident that a solution to fixing the environment and water quality is here, based on research and information coming ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business editor on new GDP results
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the GDP results coming out today, it raises the question on what that means for inflation. Our NZ Herald Business editor, Liam Dann. is here to e...
Barry Soper: Political editor on surprising GDP results
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GDP comes well ahead of what some pundits were predicting. Today, we found out that the GDP was in a better position than previously anticipated, an...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on rising unemployment rate in Australia
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All good things have to come to an end, as the unemployment rate in Australia has shot up for the first time in several months. Currently, the unemplo...
Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer says small businesses are bearing the worst of the labour shortage
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn't been an easy time for businesses over the last couple years, with the labour shortage being cited as a major problem. Small businesses are d...
John Tookey: AUT construction expert on ITM blaming other building firms for industry supply chain and pricing issues
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ITM is blaming two other building firms, Carter Holt Harvey and Fletcher Building for associated industry supply chain and pricing issues. In a subm...
Bryan Betty: Medical Director at the College of GP's responds to new review
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the free G.P scheme the Government set up to try ease the pressure on Middlemore's E.D? A review has recommended against rolling it out again...
Sharon Zolner: ANZ Chief Economist on new GDP
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GDP figures have come out today- revealing some substantial growth at 1.7 percent. This indicates that there's no sign of an incoming recession so f...
D'arcy Waldegrave: sport contributor with daily updates
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Bledisloe test match set to kick off in a couple hours, sports contributor D'arcy Waldegrave is here with us to talk us though it. LISTEN ABO...
Liam Napier: NZME rugby writer on upcoming Bledisloe test match
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first Bledisloe test kicks off at 9:45 tonight. The All Blacks have arrived in Melbourne off the back of a 50 point win over Argentina, redeeming ...
Iona Pannett: Wellington City Councillor on Wellington speed limits going down
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Council has voted today to cut speed limits down to 30 kilometres an hour on 80 percent of the roads. Wellington City Councillor Iona Panne...
Neil Boister: University of Canterbury law professor on the extradition of South Korean child murder suspect
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand police are wanting to extradite a 42 year old woman from South Korea. This is over the deaths of two children who were found in suitcases....
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I can’t see that Marama Davidson did anything wrong
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fair enough for James Shaw to back his co-leader Marama Davidson over her speech about the Queen this week. I can’t see that Marama Davidson did a...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent with updates about UK inflation and queues for the Queen
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UK correspondent Gavin Grey is here with us today to discuss the UK's inflation and rising prices, as well as update us about the current wait times t...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on US CPI and stock tumble
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An unexpected increase in America's consumer price index today has sent the stock market tumbling. It's ended up being the worst day for U.S stocks fo...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald business editor on interest rates
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're hoping for falling interest rates anytime soon, don't hold your breath. After our Reserve Bank boss Adrian Orr went to Jackson Hole in Ameri...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on US CPI numbers
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S CPI has come in hotter than expected at 8.3 per cent. And the market's tumbled big time. Deborah Lambie from Milford Asset Management is with ...
Wilma Falconer: Chief Executive of Environment Southland on Tiwai Point contamination
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contamination of the environment at Tiwai Point is significant, and ongoing. This is according to an Environment Southland report, who now want to fin...
Izzy Cook: Organiser of School Strike for Climate Wellington addresses WCC's $5000 bill
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
School Strike for Climate Wellington is facing an unexpected charge that will likely put the march in jeopardy. Wellington City Council is billing t...
Nicole McKee: ACT Party MP on the concerning delays for renewing firearm licences
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The waiting list to renew a firearms license is getting substantially long. Long enough to the point where thousands of gun owners have been waiting...
Chris Bishop: National housing spokesperson on current housing density plan
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The new housing intensification bill is generating plenty of discussion, especially following Christchurch City Council's recent rejection of the bill...
Barry Soper: Political editor on New Zealand based guests attending the Queen's funeral
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Political editor Barry Soper is here to officially confirm who New Zealand is sending along to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The bigger names include ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on US stocks tumbling after CPI release
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In international finance news, inflation numbers have recently been released in the US, and stocks have been dropping as a result. According to US cor...
D'arcy Waldegrave: sports contributor with updates
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sportstalk host D'arcy Waldegrave- here with the latest updates! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vincent Arbuckle: NZ Food Safety expert on how to avoid being exposed to hepatitis A in frozen berries
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hepatitis A has recently been found in frozen berries. This poses a risk to consumers. To avoid contracting hepatitis A, Vincent Arbuckle of NZ Food S...
Mark Knoff-Thomas: Business associations are not happy with the new transport powers being offered
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business associations aren't happy with the new transport powers that could be given to councils. It''s the reshaping streets proposal, where councils...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Sport NZ's new idea is bad for rugby and women
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this matter of the Rugby Union losing $280,000 because they don’t have enough women on the board. If you haven’t caught up on it, news came thr...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on GDP numbers
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The GDP numbers are expected to come out this Thursday, and the lead up doesn't look too promising. Between falling house prices and rising food price...
Edna Brady: UK Correspondent on Queen Elizabeth II
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following Queen Elizabeth II's recent passing, people all over the world are planning to pay their respects. This has led to long queues and wait time...
Jamie Mackay: Host of The Country on new public holiday
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the rest of us look forward to the upcoming public holiday to commemorate the Queen at the end of the month, farmers will be too busy with seasonal...
Vince Hawksworth: Mercury Energy CEO on $155 million dollar wind farm near Gore
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mercury Energy is planning on installing a $115 million dollar wind farm near Gore. This is part of the company's newest commitment to renewable win...
Jen Baird: Chief Excecutive of REINZ on dropping house prices
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last 6 months, we have seen the biggest drop in house prices since RIEZ records began in the early 1990's. The median price in New Zealand has ...
Andrew Norton: Professor of Higher Education at Australian University on uni student shortage
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian universities have become so desperate to secure student enrolments, they've been admitting high school kids before they've sat their final ...
Frances Tipene: NZ based funeral director goes to London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Tipene, of New Zealand reality show 'The Casketeers' fame, is headed to London for Queen Elizabeth II's upcoming funeral. The funeral director...
Sam MacDonald: Christchurch City Councillor on the decision to vote against housing intensification rules
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch City Council has recently decided to vote against the Government's new housing intensification plans. The Council voted against changing ...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs managing director on rising food prices
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Annual food prices have risen at the fastest rate in 13 years - 8.3 per cent over the last year. That's largely driven by fruit and vegetables increas...
Barry Soper: Political editor on the first mask free Parliament session
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the first day of the Covid-19 Protection Framework being over, and Parliament had their first mask-free session in recent memory. Politica...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent tells us about the "ordinary" Australians who get to go to the Queen's funeral
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Queen Elizabeth II was also Australia's head of state, the nation now gets the honour of handpicking some guests for the late ruler's upcoming fune...
D'arcy Waldergrave: sports talk and speculation about the ASB Classic
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
D'arcy Waldergrave is here with us to talk about the upcoming ASB Classic tournament- and speculate about who else might be signed on! LISTEN ABOVESee...
Nicolas Lamperin: ASB Classic tournament director on Casper Ruud being confirmed for tournament
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following the conclusion of the 2022 US Open, the world no.2 in men's tennis, Casper Ruud is coming to New Zealand. Casper Ruud is set to play in the ...
John Bonning: A major new chapter in our Covid response
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From midnight tonight, mask requirements end -- except in health and aged care. Government vaccine mandates end in two weeks -- with the decision now ...
Mandy Lusk: Vivace owner says hospitality industry may take a hit from new public holiday
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Little joy in the hospitality sector over news of a one-off public holiday. New Zealand will mark Queen Elizabeth the Second's death with a public hol...
Helen Clark: Former Primer Minister remembers Queen Elizabeth II
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to remember Queen Elizabeth II. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Jacinda Ardern: Prime Minister remembers meeting with the Queen, speaks highly of King Charles
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has spoken highly of New Zealand's new head of state. King Charles The Third has now taken over Sovereignty, following the death of...
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: Opera singer who performed 'Happy Birthday' for the Queen
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Queen continues to be remembered by New Zealanders who knew her. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sang happy birthday to the Queen at the 2006 Commonwealth Gam...
Mei Heron: TVNZ Europe Correspondent from the UK
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Britain has entered an official mourning period following the death of the Queen. After her coffin returns to London, the Queen will lie in state in W...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Queen was remarkable, right until the end
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost unbelievable today that we only saw Queen Elizabeth II two and half days ago. Two days before she passed away, she was working. She w...
Dr. Sean Palmer: Chair of Monarchy NZ comments on the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth II
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Queen Elizabeth II had a strong connection to New Zealand throughout her reign. She visited New Zealand ten times, the last being in 2002 as part of h...
Iona Thomas: British High Commissioner to New Zealand remembers Queen Elizabeth
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An outpouring of global tributes are flowing for the Queen, as Britons wake up to their first full day of mourning following the Monarch's death earli...