Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Heather du Plessis-Allan: It'll come down to who you believe, Sharma vs Labour

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of Labour’s biggest problems right now is that Dr Gaurav Sharma seems like a nice man. I’ve watched his TV interview from last night.  I lis...

Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihanganui: There's a number of elements causing the decline in profit

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland International Airport said Covid-19 travel restrictions were responsible for an 80.9 per cent decline in its net profit to $28.1 million for ...

Emergency management Minister Kieran McAnulty: Land slips flowing like a waterfall in Nelson

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A 200 thousand dollar boost for storm-ravaged Nelson region. The Government's pumping cash into the Nelson Tasman and Marlborough area - for immediate...

Heather du Plessis Allan: Aucklander's want more frequent public transport not more cycleways

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have I got my hands on something good for you. Now, you know how we're constantly told by the authorities that there's all this public support for cyc...

Electricity Authority CE James Stevenson-Wallace: Making sure any commercial deal made doesn't disadvantage consumers

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Electricity Authority says it's made urgent changes today, to make sure consumers aren't disadvantaged by big deals. The amendment to the Electric...

Dr Chris Gallivan: St Joseph's elder care facility don't want to close but have to

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A major blow to Upper Hutt. St Joseph’s Home of Compassion elder care facility will shut down because it can't get enough nurses. The 87 bed facilit...

Merran Davis: Former Te Pūkenga Deputy CEO on Stephen Town's resignation

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By RNZ National polytechnic Te Pūkenga's chief executive, Stephen Town, has resigned with effect from yesterday. Te Pūkenga has been beset with dif...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on OCR hike to 3%

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Four doubles in a row, he OCR has risen another 50 basis points today. We're now sitting at 3 percent, as expected by most commentators. The Reserve B...

Justin Marshall: Former All Black on Foster's retention, Schmidt's elevation

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After weeks of speculation Ian foster has been given the full backing of the NZR board to continue as the All Blacks head coach through to the World C...

Barry Soper: ZB Political Editor on OCR, latest poll and Gaurav Sharma

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 3 per cent - its highest level since 2015. The RBNZ now sees the OCR peaking ...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Assn President on whether school board rules need tightening

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Questions have been asked as to whether the criteria for being on a school board of trustees need tightening. White supremacist Philip Arps is current...

Efeso Collins: Auckland mayoral candidate responds to Heather du Plessis-Allan

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heather du Plessis-Allan has talked this week on being worried about three of Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins' policies. They were that he su...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why won't Labour order an investigation into Sharma's bullying claims?

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why won’t Labour order an investigation into the bullying Dr Gaurav Sharma claims has happened?  Clearly, on the balance of probability, he is not ...

Barry Soper: ZB Political Editor says Gaurav Sharma has been given a second chance of sorts

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labour MP Gaurav Sharma has been suspended from caucus effective immediately, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. It is the "most appropriate...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on former PM Scott Morrison's 'stealth' portfolio appointments revealed

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed Scott Morrison secretly held five additional portfolios between March 2020 and May 2021 during...

Dame Lynda Topp: Famous twin to run for council after months of gruelling cancer treatment

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dame Lynda Topp says her bid to become an Ashburton District councillor - is about giving back to her supportive community. She's one half of the Topp...

Gavin Grey: German town finally allowed to let its cats back out after three months

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Salman Rushdie's son gives a positive update on his condition after his horrific stabbing in New York. The UK's Labour Party is proposing an extension...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Viv Beck needs to think very seriously about throwing in the towel

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I sort of hate saying this because I actually really like Viv Beck, but I do think she needs to think very seriously about throwing in the towel in th...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on Labour's caucus meeting after Gaurav Sharma's latest post

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Messy is an appropriate word to describe the bullying accusations within the Labour Party. Gaurav Sharma potentially made it worse for Jacinda Ardern ...

Chris Finlayson: Former MP on his support for co-governance in new book

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former senior minister and attorney-general Chris Finlayson's book Yes, Minister comes out tomorrow. The book is about his time working under John Key...

The Huddle: Gaurav Sharma, Viv Beck, Warriors shoey

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labour will hold a caucus meeting to discuss Gaurav Sharma. Sharma has been vocal on Facebook about bullying within the party's caucus, including post...

Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister says caucus meetings are expected with issues like this

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labour will hold a caucus meeting this week to discuss issues Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma has raised. Sharma has slammed party whips and the Parlia...

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on new smart speed cameras potentially coming soon

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By Phil Pennington of RNZ Speed cameras that take two pictures at different spots in order to work out a vehicle's average speed could be in use with...

Barry Soper: Labour MP Dr Gaurav Sharma reiterates allegations of bullying at Parliament in new social media post

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labour MP Dr Gaurav Sharma has reiterated his claims of bullying within Parliament, now claiming he complained to the Prime Minister's chief of staff ...

Viv Beck: Auckland mayoral candidate says she's adamant she isn't going anywhere

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland Mayoral candidate says she isn't going anywhere. Former Auckland City mayor John Banks is calling on the business leader to throw in the t...

David Moffett: Former NZ Rugby CEO on the All Black's Ian Foster dilemma after emphatic Springboks victory

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite that amazing All Blacks win in over the weekend, the team is still mired in controversy. Head coach Ian Foster says he still isn't sure whethe...

Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian Ambassador says he met with Ardern, Mahuta and Henare over buying weapons from us

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine's ready to buy weapons and other military assets from countries around the world. We're sending 120 NZDF personnel to the UK over the coming w...

Oliver Peterson: Albanese seeks legal advice as new detail emerges in Scott Morrison bombshell

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Governor-General David Hurley has confirmed he swore Scott Morrison into multiple ministerial roles – in some cases without the existing minister’...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on NZ Rugby's dilemma over Ian Foster

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NZ Rugby are in a pickle with Ian Foster. Following the All Black's 35-23 victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, Mark Robinson kept his cards clos...

Mike Lee: Former Auckland Regional Council Chair says public transport changes are sensible

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland local government veteran says changes to public transport are sensible. The Government's announced a change allowing local councils to tak...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host wraps the day's sporting news

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to wrap the sporting news of the day, plus look ahead to the All Blacks second test agai...

Barney Irvine: Transport consultant on 'Reshaping Streets' report findings

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Transport Minister Michael Wood plans to give councils the power to ban cars on roads at certain times and remove kerbside parking in favour of cyclew...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I suspect Gaurav Sharma is going to get a lesson in how ruthless politics can be

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well Gaurav Sharma should try to enjoy what’s left of his parliamentary career, because it’s going to end. They’re coming after him and I don’...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: FBI raid could be just what Trump needs to fire up his political machine

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s probably too early to say one way or the other whether this FBI raid is going to help Trump if he runs for the White House in 2024. But, it is ...

Palmerston North store owner on youth criminals terrorising local mall

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Youth criminals are terrorising business owners at a mall in Palmerston North with seemingly no punishment. Around 30 teenagers smashed up downtown sh...

Chlöe Swarbrick: MP responds to audit findings only 3 pc of Auckland rugby teams have booze branding

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alcohol companies are reducing their investment in grassroots sport. A recent Alcohol Healthwatch audit shows only three percent of Auckland rugby uni...

Marcus Lush is running for Invercargill Mayor

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk ZB nighttime host Marcus Lush will be taking a tilt at the Invercargill Mayor. Lush will face off against eight other contenders and the long...

Heather du Plessis Allan: Lowering the Univeristy Entrance threshold was the right thing to do

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ll have caught up on the news now that the government is making it easier for teenagers to get NCEA qualifications this year, for the third y...

Milford Asset Management's Sam Tretheway: Reporting Season will be robust as it kicks off next week

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Milford Asset Management's Sam Tretheway joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss his profit predictions for companies on the NZX.  LISTEN AB...

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash: Pushing out the start of university til March to help Tourism

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A plan to transform tourism, strengthen its workforce and ensure a greener future. The Government's launched phase one of the Tourism Industry Transfo...

The Huddle: Should Christopher Luxon have been told about Uffindell

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National leader Chris Luxon says he's 'suspending judgment' about Sam Uffindell. The under-fire Tauranga MP's admitted to beating up a 13-year-old boy...

Peter Dunne: Why are political scandals bigger these days?

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Questions around why National's leader wasn't told about a young MPs patchy past. New National Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell's been stood down from the ca...

Commentator Belinda Cordwell on Serena Williams: Women have to choose between children and sport, men don't

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Serena Williams plans to retire or in her words evolve away from tennis after the US Open, which begins this month. The 40-year-old has won 23 grand s...

Greater Wellington Principals Assn Chair Kevin Carter: changes aren't dumbing down NCEA

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Students will now be feeling more confidence heading into exam season. The Government's announced changes to award one learning recognition credit for...

Barry Soper: It was a hell of a late night for the National Party

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus, pending an investigation into further "very concerning accusations" about his p...

D'Arcy Waldergrave: Serena Williams has the most astonishing record

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Serena Williams has finally started thinking about retirement. Trent Boult has been released from his New Zeland Cricket central contract to spend mor...

Hotel Manager Tracey Poole: New MSD & Luxury Hotels course could solve hospitality worker shortage

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes a basic two-week in-house hospitality course could be the blueprint for helping tourism plug workforce gaps. The Ministry of Social Development ...

Patrick Smellie: Why Labour won't win the next election

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business Commentator and Co-founder of the Business Desk joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the labour party's future. LISTEN ABOVESee o...

Jamie Mackay: New project to validate the science of regenerative farming

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Host of the Country Jamie Mackay joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss, Ngāi Tahu's new projects,  wheat and barely imports and more. LIS...

HSBC Chief economist: Australian Reserve Bank picks inflation to peak at 7.75%

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HSBC Chief economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss inflation in NZ and over the ditch.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.co...

UK Correspondent Enda Brady on gas explosion: It looks like a bomb has gone off

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UK Correspondent Enda Brady joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the gas explosion in a South London house, Where Boris Johnson was instea...

The Huddle : Willie Jackson, Sam Uffindell and period education

09 Aug 2022

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Barry Soper: Jacinda's worst poll rating since becoming prime minister

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Political Editor Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Jacinda's poll rating and all things politics.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystu...

Financial services council CEO on 80% of Kiwi now investing in volatile economic times

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Financial services council CEO Richard Kiplin joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Kiwis investing behaviour.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio...

AUS Correspondent: Senator Lydia Thorpe says Albanese Govt must develop a treaty with first nations people

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia Correspondent Murray Olds joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Senator Lydia Thorpe, Olivia Newton-John and more. LISTEN ABOVESe...

Willie Jackson: Maori and Ngai Tahu can't get on the ECAN board hence the legislation change

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the one person one vote outrage flowing on from the govern...

Get Across Chair Christine Rose: Walking and cycling now more important than ever due to climate crisis

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chair of Get Across Christine Rose joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive is campaigning for a cycling and pedestrian access trial on the Auckland harb...

Christopher Luxon on Uffindell: If his character hadn't changed since 16, there'd be no space for him in parliament

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National Party Leader Christopher Luxon joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Sam Uffindell's Bullying past.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.c...

Ingrid Starnes has paid off most of lockdown debt

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Managing Director of Ingrid Starnes Simon Pound joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss paying off company debt accumulated during the pandem...

Southern Ski Fields are extending their seasons by a week

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GM of Experience for Cardrona and Treble cone Laura Hedley joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the extension of the ski season.  LISTEN ...

D'Arcy Waldergrave: The public just wants to hear players be honest

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

D'arcy Waldegrave joined Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive to discuss, the All Blacks vs South Africa game and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/liste...

Heather du Plessis-Allan on Sam Uffindell: 16 year olds make bad decisions, It’s why we don’t’ let them vote

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is as bad for Sam Uffindell and it is bad for National.  Sam Uffindell has admitted today that he was a bully at school and this was not an isol...

Tina Smith: Tertiary Education Union President says students drop out for a range of reasons

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are being raised around a spike in student drop out rates. Ministry of Education figures released to Stuff show one in three first-year poly...

Sam Uffindell: National MP fronts after report emerges he asked to leave King's College after violent attack on younger boy

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National MP Sam Uffindell was asked to leave King's College while he was a student after he was involved in a late-night violent beating of a younger ...

Paul Paynter: Yummy Fruit Company GM on National's welfare policy

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yummy Fruit Company General Manager, Paul Paynter joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss Nationals' new welfare and youth employment policy. LISTE...

Matt Brown: ZB Sport News Director on Dixon/McGlaughlin, Foster and Comm Games final day

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk ZB Sport News Director Matt Brown joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to wrap the day's sporting news, plus look ahead to the final day of action...

David Rule: Sydney Principal sees 90 percent drop in behavioural issues since banning mobile phones

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Sydney High School has seen a 90 per cent drop in behavioural issues since banning mobile phones.  Davidson High School made the change two months ...

Gavin Grey: Bank of England predicts recession at the end of the year

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Bank of England announced its biggest interest rate increase in 27 years on Thursday as it forecast that the war in Ukraine would fuel further ...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Invenco's $127 million sale

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big payday for tech entrepreneur Sir Peter Maire. His company Invenco, an EFTPOS systems company, has been sold to an overseas buyer for $127 millio...

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on the fallout of Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has now left Taiwan after a controversial stop in Taipei which enraged China. China has now been firing missiles near Ta...

Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association CEO on how Brian Tamaki protests ruin local businesses for the day

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Tamaki, as we know, is planning another protest tomorrow which starts in the Auckland Domain. Protests that start there generally have a tendenc...

Sports Huddle: Ian Foster, Lewis Clareburt, Eddie Osei-Nketia

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Foster could be out if the All Blacks lose both games in South Africa. An exclusive from the Herald found a meeting between Foster and Mark Robins...

Kevin Putt: Kiwi-born former Springbok on whether Ian Foster could go if the All Blacks lose both Springbok games

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's pretty high stakes for Ian Foster for the All Blacks in South Africa. If Foster doesn't win at least one game, he's gone. But the question is whe...

Graham Cosslett: Publishers Association of NZ president on industry report showing print books matching e-books

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The growth of print books is matching the growth of e-books. The latest book industry report shows paperbacks still accounts for 90 percent of the mar...

Gary Henley-Smith: Sprint coach says Eddie Osei-Nketia might've medalled in Birmingham if he'd been allowed to go

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia might've won a Commonwealth Games silver medal if he'd been allowed to go to the Games. This is according to his coach...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on a bad week for National and the Greens

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes will be on Chris Luxon going into his first National Party Conference as party leader. However, it hasn't been a good week for the National P...

Colin Crampton: Wellington Water boss says big money is needed to fix Wellington's pipes

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The boss of Wellington Water accepts more money's needed to fix the city's pipes. It comes amid reports severe water restrictions could be in force th...

Dan Mitchinson: Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $6 million

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Texas jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than US$4 million ($6.35M) in compensatory damages to the parents of a 6-year-old ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what could happen to the All Blacks in South Africa

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks head into the first test against South Africa on the back of multiple changes to the team. Caleb Clarke is returning on the pitch, but ...

Wattie Watson: Professional Firefighter Union spokesperson says FENZ will have contingency plans during strike

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There will be some firefighters on deck to dampen flames when union members strike later this month. All members of the Professional Firefighters Unio...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: If you want to watch ratepayers ignore their council, watch Wellington's water drama

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to watch ratepayers completely ignore and defy their council, watch the water drama in Wellington unfold. Wellington - as you know - has ...

Chris Bishop: National MP explains National's tax policy

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's going on with National's tax policy? Labour has been raising questions over whether National is going to stick to the policy of indexing the in...

The Huddle: Neale Jones and David Farrar on National and visa issues

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neale Jones and David Farrar joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on The Huddle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Everett: Recruitment expert on just one Accredited Employer Work Visa processed since category opened

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just one Accredited Employer Work Visa has been processed in the month since the category opened. The National Party has got hold of a leaked Immigrat...

Megan Woods: Housing Minister says it would be inappropriate for Govt to make any changes without more info

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government hopes the Commerce Commission drafts report on building supplies will be the first step towards greater competition. It's found it's to...

Mark Graham: Counter-protest planned, police in talks with Brian Tamaki-led Freedoms & Rights Coalition

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A counter-protest supporting democracy is planned to go head-to-head with a rally led by Brian Tamaki's Freedoms & Rights Coalition in Auckland th...

Dave Rogers: DoC issues warning over Aucklanders taking pet cats up Mount Taranaki

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Conservation has been forced to issue a warning to visitors to national parks after staff found Aucklanders carrying pet cats up Mt ...

Barry Soper: ZB Political Editor on cost of living payment, unemployment and Three Waters

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk ZB Political Editor joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. On the agenda was the cost of living payment, today's unemployment figure and Nanaia Mah...

James Shaw: Climate Change Minister on new National Adaptation Plan

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We now have a got a long-term strategy on how New Zealand will deal with the impacts of climate change. It says climate resilience will be embedded in...

Peter Dengate-Thrush: Gaming Machine Assn on figures showing pokies almost ten times as common in deprived areas

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New research has found that gambling is more common in New Zealand’s most deprived communities. According to DOT Loves Data, the poorest ten percent...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent as Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan, China protests

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a vis...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Tiger Woods turned down $700-$800 million offer to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf series

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods turned down an offer worth approximately US$700-$800 million to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, according to the tour's CEO Greg No...

Paul Moon: Historian believes Alexander Turnbull Library has another fake on its hands

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A top historian believes the Alexander Turnbull Library has another fake on its hands. Paul Moon has been researching British painter Augustus Eearle,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Accept the water is coming and spend money readying for the inevitable

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Africa is planning to tell the world in three months that they want to start drilling for their vast reserves of oil and gas  Never mind the climate...

Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ CEO on more than 70 pc of diesel drivers thought to be rorting discounted fuel system

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More than 70 percent of diesel drivers buying up large amounts of discounted fuel are thought to be rorting the system. Purchasers were only meant to ...

Neale Beales: Corrections Custodial Officer says there will be a review into Hawke's Bay Prison protest

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A full review will investigate an overnight rooftop protest by six teen inmates at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison. Two climbed down this morning, and the...

Jenny Carryer: Director of the NZ College of Nurses reacts to sector workforce announcement

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The dust has now settled on Andrew Little's healthcare workforce announcement. The industry have come out strongly, saying more financial support is n...

Gavin Grey: Prince Charles linked to charity donation from bin Ladens

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Charles is facing more questions over his charities after a newspaper reported that one of his funds accepted a £1 million ($1.96m) donation f...

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on Michael Hill becoming accredited seller of lab-grown diamonds

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Hill has become the first major retailer in Australasia to become an accredited seller of lab-grown diamonds. The jewellery chain has been sel...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on Jacinda Ardern's China Business Summit speech

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jacinda Ardern has spoken at the China Business Summit this morning. She said she is looking forward to the resumption of ministerial visits with Chin...