Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Deputy Political Editor on Australia's flood assistance for Kiwis
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern has welcomed Australia's decision to make flood assistance available to Kiwis caught up in the New South Wales floods.She said it was s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Reece Walsh returning to the Broncos
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reece Walsh is going to be staying in Australia.The 19-year-old playmaker will join the Brisbane Broncos next year to stay close to his family.A "Kiwi...
John Minto: Protest veteran on Christchurch City Council ripping up $50,000 worth of invoices for protestors
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A protest veteran is pleased Christchurch City Council has ripped up thousands of dollars of invoices incurred following multiple protests over the su...
Rowena Duncum: The Country executive producer on Global Dairy Trade auction expectations
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A GDT auction is taking place.It's expected to head largely sideways, and even with high dairy prices, the dollar is playing ball.The red meat sector ...
Stewart Germann: Franchising lawyer on why New Zealand has become hot property for franchising
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is being eyed up as a country of choice for overseas businesses looking to expand.A number of franchises from fast food to beauty services...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk Managing Editor on Jacinda Ardern at odds with ANZ CEO Antonia Watson
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern is still in the early days of her trade trip to Australia.But it hasn't been smooth sailing.Ardern has been at odds with ANZ New Zealan...
Enda Brady: Protests on UK motorways as fuel prices continue to rise
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More fuel protests on UK motorways as fuel prices hit $3.88 a litre.Kate Middleton becomes Camilla's photographer for a magazine.Manchester United's C...
The Huddle: Cricket equal pay, Business confidence, TikTok
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Female cricketers will be paid the same as male cricketers.A five-year pay deal has been agreed between NZC, the Players Association and the six regio...
Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs sales director on job listings falling but wages climbing
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trade Me job listings have fallen 5 percent compared to this time last year.However, wages are still climbing as employers are fighting to secure tale...
Sophie Devine: White Ferns captain on female crickters now getting paid the same as men
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Cricket has announced they'll now be paying women cricketers just as much as the men.A five-year pay deal has been agreed between the NZC,...
Rhonda Sheriff: NZ Aged Care Association clinical advisor on the lack of funding to care for patients in the sector
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First, it was public hospitals warning of staff and bed shortages.And now aged care is joining in the calls.A new report released shows that there isn...
Alex Ford: Socialife chief executive says Tiktok needs to take responsiblity for harmful trends on the app
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An outspoken critic of TikTok says it needs to take responsibility for harmful trends circulating on the app.The parents of two children are suing the...
Christina Leung: NZIER principal economist says worker shortages are troubling businesses with low confidence levels
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The business community is feeling downbeat.Business confidence is back down to March 2020 levels, with 62 percent of businesses expecting economic con...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The haters are wrong. Nick Kyrgios is great for tennis
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Nick Kyrgios haters are wrong. He’s great for tennis.It’ll surprise no one that there’s been more Nick Kyrgios controversy overnight.This ...
Claire Trevett: NZ Herald Political Editor on Jacinda Ardern's meeting with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No plans to move back into Red just yet.It comes as Jacinda Ardern, who was in Melbourne, was asked about the possibility with the rise in Covid cases...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent says 2022 is likely to be Sydney's wettest year on record
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's more rain on the way for Sydney.Australian correspondent Murray Olds says more than 100 areas are subject to evacuation orders, as months wort...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on White Ferns getting paid the same as Black Caps
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's professional men and women cricketers will be paid the same.The five-year deal, the first in which the men's and women's professional en...
Melanie Webber: PPTA President says schools are modifying timetables to deal with staffing issues caused by Covid
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Schools are again dealing with staffing issues as Covid-19 cases increase.Auckland's Carmel College has gone back to online learning until the end of ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on the upcoming Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese are expected to meet at the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum at the end of the week in Sydney.It will be the...
Viv Beck: Auckland mayorla candidate on why she wants to abandon light rail in favour of buses
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the candidates in Auckland's mayoral race says trams are out, buses are in.Viv Beck wants to scrap the Government's $14 billion light rail proj...
Gavin Grey: Denmark gunman acted alone, likely not terror-related
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danish police believe a shopping mall shooting that left three people dead and four others seriously wounded was not terror-related. They said Monday ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says he'll join Jacinda Ardern in Australia on Thursday if he recovers in time
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson hopes to get to Australia for talks this week if he recovers from Covid-19.The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister is expected ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: If Michael Wood won't say he's sorry, things won't change for businesses
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I feel sorry for hospitality especially, and business in general in New Zealand at the moment.You heard what Michael Wood said. Does that sound like a...
The Huddle: Michael Wood, Wellington air curfew, Hairy MacLary
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Wood will not apologise for his comments about the hospitality and tourism industry.He has accepted some concerns the sector has raised over f...
Peter Fraser: Maori Council National Secretary on distancing themselves from Matthew Tukaki
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Maori Council are distancing themselves from Matthew Tukaki.They say that back in 2019 and 2020, some of their members expressed their concern wit...
Bob Osborne: Responsible Camping Association on wanting to tighten up on free-range defecation rules
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A call for the Government to tighten up on rules on free-range defecation.The Responsible Camping Association wants changes to a law that allows peopl...
Mike: Qantas passenger on being forced to spend night in Christchurch airport after diversion from Wellington
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas passengers who flew from Sydney to Wellington last night were diverted to Christchurch at the last minute.This was due to Wellington Airport's ...
Michael Wood: Immigration Minister says there's no need to apologise for hospitality and tourism comments
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Immigration Minister is sticking by comments he made about the hospitality and tourism sectors.Michael Wood says businesses with low wages need to...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Deputy Political Editor on Jacinda Ardern's visit to Australia
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three Labour MPs have joined their peers in testing positive for Covid-19.Grant Robertson, Nanaia Mahuta and Andrew Little are the latest victims, lea...
Oliver Peterson: Suburbs near Sydney under evacuation orders, rescue underway for ship
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Authorities have pleaded with residents to cancel holidays and avoid floodwaters, as parts of NSW and the Illawarra continue to be inundated with resc...
Roma Pinkham: Daughter of mother in palliative care on how an overstretched system nearly caused her to die
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Little thinks the hospital system is coping, but is it?Roshni Bhola is lucky to be alive after being sent to palliative care at Middlemore Hosp...
Adam Cooper: Newstalk ZB Wellington sports reader on whether Ian Foster's job is safe for now after Ireland victory
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Foster's job as All Black's coach might be safe - for now.The All Blacks put in a strong performance in their 42-19 victory over Ireland on Saturd...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: If meat and dairy aren't happy, it's a rubbish deal
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that’s a rubbish free trade deal.I think we can accept that as fact given pretty much everyone who knows anything about what they’re talking...
Gavin Grey: Commission report blasts decision to cull all Denmark's mink
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Danish Parliament-appointed commission has harshly criticized the country's government for its decision to cull millions of healthy mink at the heig...
Peter Lewis: China's Xi visits changed Hong Kong for handover anniversary
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived Thursday in Hong Kong to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the British handover of a city that his rule has transf...
Rod Oram: Business commentator rates the FTA between New Zealand and the EU
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand and the EU has signed a free trade agreement.The Government say this will grow exports to the EU by $1.8 billion a year by 2035.However, m...
Ashley Church: Housing commentator on the Reserve Bank's tide-turning house investment comments
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has said the tide has turned against housing being a one-way bet for investment.And once again, the central bank is also predicting a...
Sports Huddle: All Blacks vs Ireland, Warriors homecoming, Lea Tahuhu
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks' first test of the year takes place this weekend against Ireland.The team will be without Will Jordan, David Havili, Joe Moody, Anton L...
Michael Corcoran: Irish rugby commentator on the first test between the All Blacks and Ireland
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks play Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday in their first test of the year.Recent results favour the Irish with 3 wins out of the last 5 aga...
Pieter de Wet: Countdown spokesperson on the supermarket phasing out single-use plastic produce bags
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Countdown has decided to start phasing out single-use plastic produce bags.They're the bags used to pick up fruit and vegetables in the produce sectio...
Stephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum executive director says it's fair for dairy and meat to be disappointed
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders say it's fair for the dairy and meat sectors to be disappointed in the new free trade agreement.It's been struck between the EU and N...
Margie Apa: Health New Zealand CEO says health system restructures won't disrupt winter rush
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Assurances health services won't be disrupted in the middle of a winter rush as the system restructures.The nation's 20 District Health Boards were of...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Deputy Political Editor on government vs industry reaction to EU FTA
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has struck an FTA with the EU.The Government say this will grow exports to the EU to $1.8 billion a year by 2035, but the meat industry sa...
Katherine Firkin: US Supreme Court curbs EPA's ability to fight climate change
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court curbed the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to broadly regulate carbon emissions from existing power plants, a major defea...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host previews the All Blacks' first match with Ireland
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks' test series with Ireland kicks off tomorrow night and it couldn't be tighter.Although recent history favours the Irish, with 3 wins fr...
Neil Volzke and Cameron Eyre: Stratford District Council introduces rates for foresty plantation owners to repair damaged roads
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stratford District Council has introduced a targeted rate for forestry plantation owners to repair damaged roads.It says the roads can't cope with lar...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on whether we should be outraged at Geoff Ross
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we be outraged at Geoff Ross for their farming techniques?The entrepreneur has been labelled woke for his sheep shearing techniques on his carb...
The Huddle: Teaching kids to read, Flu isolation, Woke farming
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Herald journalist Megan Wood has reported she has had to see private tuition after learning her 9-year-old son couldn’t read.It comes as our lite...
Enda Brady: Prince Charles denies wrongdoing in accepting money from Qatari politician
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Charles has denied any wrongdoing in accepting money as a charity donation from a Qatari politician.Cocaine smugglers have been bribing port st...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the last 12 months for investing
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The investing landscape has changed pretty dramatically over the last 12 months.This time last year, global inflation was running at around 2 percent,...
Megan Wood: Journalist on going to private tuition to find out why her son wasn't picking up literacy
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Megan Wood says she’s having to pay $120 a week if she wants her 8-year-old son to be able to read.She’s gone to private tuition after ...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter says Ardern has made it clear she's willing to walk away with no deal
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trade negotiations with the European Union are down to the wire.The Prime Minister is in Brussels with an aim to conclude talks over a free trade deal...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why do we bother with reinventing the wheel sometimes?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t know why we try to reinvent the wheel sometimes.It’s becoming more and more obvious that we made a huge mistake 50 years ago changing the...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on ANZ's Business Outlook survey for June
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The June ANZ Business Outlook survey showed firms are increasingly pessimistic about the outlook for activity and profitability.However, it is the ong...
Robert MacCulloch: Auckland University professor says his students are coming back to class feeling despondent
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland University professor says his students have come back to uni despondent after the Covid lockdowns.Professor Robert MacCulloch says student...
David Pearse: Residential Property Managers Assn chairman says there are multiple reasons why rental market has changed
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A wake-up call for landlords, with property managers warning the market has changed.Rentals are staying vacant for 1 to 2 months before being re-tenan...
Michael Baker: Epidemiologist on why people with the flu need to treat it the same as Covid
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A top epidemiologist is urging flu patients to manage their illness the same way as with Covid-19.Otago University's Michael Baker has raised concerns...
Jason Walls: Head of MFAT says 'no question' Russia directing troll farms to spread disinformation here
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The head of New Zealand's foreign ministry says there is "no question" Russian troll farms have been spreading disinformation online here under direct...
Murray Olds: Anthony Albanese joins Indo-Pacific leaders at NATO, sends China warning
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Albanese has joined world leaders in sending a “strong message” to Russia and China, as the world warns the rules-based order is under sig...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks' first starting XV of 2022
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks have named their starting XV for their first test this year.In a Covid-hit team, Leicester Fainga'anuku is the only debutant, while Ric...
Geoff Ross: Entrepreneur and farmer on the backlash after Country Calendar episode
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Country Calendar episode about Australasia’s first certified carbon-zero farm has received a tsunami of backlash.The episode about Geoff and Justi...
Renee Lee: Re.Stor owner on fighting back after Consumer NZ labels them dud suds
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Kiwi owners of a laundry detergent brand labelled "worse than water" in a recent Consumer NZ tests are disputing the results and could take legal ...
The Huddle: Let's Get Wellington Moving, Andrew Little, Nick Kyrgios
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced its plan to get Wellington moving.A light rail from the city to Island Bay and a new multipurpose tunnel under Mt Victori...
Stephen Johnston: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager reviews the financial year so far at halfway
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're past the halfway point of the year.So far sharemarkets are predicting a major economic slowdown, due to effects from Covid-19 and inflation rate...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on predictions of high levels of infrastructure investment over next decade
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New analysis from Infometrics is pointing to higher levels of infrastructure investment over the next decade.$172 billion is expected to be invested b...
Gavin Grey: Scottish leader calls for new independence vote next year
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland's leader told lawmakers in Edinburgh Tuesday that she plans to hold a fresh referendum on Scotland's independence on Oct. 19, 2023 — even t...
Jenée Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on three banks pausing mortgage lending for small depositors
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASB and ANZ are both pausing their mortgage lending again for anyone who has less than a 20 percent deposit.Meanwhile, Westpac is now limiting availab...
Geoffrey Miller: Democracy Project international analyst says rumours around NZ-EU FTA aren't good
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apprehension for a New Zealand-European Union trade deal don't bode well.The Prime Minister is heading to Brussels tomorrow after Nato meetings in Mad...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on a wild first day at Wimbledon
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Kyrgios has been causing trouble again.In his first round victory over Britain’s Paul Judd, Kyrgios called a line judge a “snitch” and spat...
Michael Wood: Transport Minister on the light rail and Mt Victoria tunnel announcement for Wellington
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has today announced a new light rail project in Wellington from the city to Island Bay.The project has been costed at $7.4 billion.A ne...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Andrew Little is having a laugh pretending he didn't know about health system woes
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Little has got to be having a laugh if he’s trying to pretend he didn’t know our health system was going to melt down like it is at the mom...
Bernie Smith: Monte Cecilia Trust CEO says children growing up in emergency accommodation are being traumatised
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns for children having to grow up in emergency accommodation.Our newsroom has revealed the Government has spent over $1 billion on emergency hou...
Jason Walls: Labour dooms Easter Trading law reform before first vote, Act's David Seymour 'astonished'
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Labour has doomed attempts to repeal Easter Trading laws before even reaching its first vote by forcing all its MPs to oppose.Labour, which has a parl...
David Mustard: Former tennis player on Nick Kyrgios' behaviour in Wimbledon match
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A fiery Nick Kyrgios has narrowly survived a five-set scare as he battled through his first round match at Wimbledon.The Aussie tennis star beat Brit ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent says Cassidy Hutchinson has made big claims about Capitol riot before
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new bombshell in the timeline of the US Capitol insurrection.Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson has accused the former US President of trying to g...
Kurt Bayer: NZ Herald reporter says there was anger and heartbreak in public gallery during Tyreese Fleming's sentencing
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The driver in the horror car crash that killed five teenagers has today been jailed for two and a half years.Tyreese Fleming has admitted to dangerous...
Trevor Bradley: Victoria University criminology lecturer on the increase of repeat burglaries
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out that these stories of repeat burglaries are true.The latest crime stats from the Ministry of Justice show that more houses are being reta...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the FTA with the European Union going down to the wire
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTA agreements with the EU are going down to the wire.Jacinda Ardern and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor are in Europe to meet with EU leaders to s...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on NZ King Salmon's warming sea temperature issues in Marlborough Sounds
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
King Salmon is closing down 3 of its 4 fish farms in Marlborough Sounds.Warming sea temperatures is the reason behind this, which have become a growin...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on World Bank warning of a global economic slowdown
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The World Bank is warning of a global economic slowdown.They say many countries are likely to face a recession.A forecast of global growth slowing to ...
Enda Brady: Prince William confronts 'stalker who came looking for his children'
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The royal family is facing a row with YouTube after a video it says breaches the Cambridge family's privacy was viewed by tens of thousands of people ...
Leigh Marsh: Corrections Deputy National Commissioner on dropping vaccine requirements for visitors and staff
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You now no longer need to be vaccinated to visit someone in prison.Corrections has changed its vaccine rules for jails.It's also confirmed that most p...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Family First situation is nothing compared to bigger picture with charities
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I think a lot of our charities need a good looking over today after the Family First decision.This stuff with Family First doesn’t matter. It’s no...
The Huddle: Simon O'Connor, Waikato Expressway, Charities and tax
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon O'Connor has apologised to his caucus for his Roe v Wade post.Whem facing the media for the first time since deleting the post, he denied being ...
Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation chief executive on advising people to use strips to test for fentanyl in their drugs
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The arrival of a dangerous opioid in New Zealand's ignited calls for people to test their drugs.A dozen people in Wairarapa were taken to hospital aft...
David Speirs: NZTA Regional Relationships Director on increasing Waikato Expressway speed limit to 110km/h
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Wednesday July 13 the Waikato Expressway permanent speed limit will increase to 110km/h for a continuous 78km, from Hampton Downs to south of Cam...
Bob McCoskrie: Family First chief executive says those celebrating Supreme Court decision could be in for rude shock
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Family First says it's been deregistered as a charity, but not defeated.The Government and the Charities Board has removed charity status away after a...
Jason Walls: Labour MPs explain their votes against reform
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tears welled in the eyes of Labour MPs Jamie Strange and Rino Tirikatene as they spoke of how their respective mothers were urged to have abortions wh...
Murray Olds: Housing stock dries up, millennials overtaking baby boomers in latest census
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a country of 25.5 million people, there are just one million vacant dwellings.Rising cost-of-living pressures have not only pushed Australia’s re...
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Sport reporter on Will Jordan becoming the All Blacks' latest Covid casualty
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another All Black is out with Covid.Will Jordan is the latest player to get hit with the virus, joining the three coaches and two players already out ...
Dr Jan Wright: Former Environment Commissioner on her views that enough is enough with Christchurch Stadium spending
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s another take on the Christchurch Stadium.Christchurch resident and former Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright reckons enough is en...
James Le Page: Consumer NZ test team leader on some laundry detergents ranked 'worse than water'
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the more expensive laundry detergents has been described as "worse than water" in a Consumer NZ test that found it didn't remove any stains.The...
The Huddle: National on abortion, Paul Eagle, Wimbledon whites
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon and the National Party have found themselves in a pickle over our abortion laws.It comes as MP Simon O’Connor was asked to take do...
Paul Mackay: BusinessNZ Employment Relations Policy Manager on GPs asking to loosen approach to medical certificates
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Employers are being asked to loosen their approach to medical certificates for sick leave among staff.GPs say having people coming into clinics while ...
Gavin Grey: G-7 leaders to commit to Ukraine, US sending anti-air system
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Group of Seven economic powers are set to commit themselves to supporting Ukraine in the long haul, with the U.S. preparing to announce the purcha...
John Hart: Former All Blacks coach on Covid hitting the All Blacks camp ahead of Ireland test
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Covid had struck both the All Blacks and the Irish camps ahead of their first test this weekend.So far, one Irish player, two All Blacks midfielders a...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on what Ardern is hoping to get out of FTA with EU
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern is on her way to Europe.One of the issues on her mind in particular is the FTA with the EU, particularly with milk and cheese.The Dairy...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon needs to wheel out Simon O'Connor and make him apologise
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If I was Christopher Luxon, I’d be wheeling out Simon O’Connor and forcing him to apologise.Not for his views on abortion, he’s entitled to what...
Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister on the latest of Government reaction to Roe v Wade overturning
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MPs have had their say in the overturning of Roe v Wade.Nanaia Mahuta called out the decision, despite her voting against legislation to decriminalise...
Lewis Holden: New Zealand Republic chair says we may ditch the monarchy in the not too distant future
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An anti-monarchist group says New Zealand may ditch the Royal Family as our head of state in the not too distant future.Prince Charles has given the g...