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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I've got to agree with Winston Peters, I think Trevor Mallard has lost the plot

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Look I've got to agree with Winston Peters, I think Trevor Mallard has lost the plot.  I cannot actually believe that he believes that it's ok to tre...

Enda Brady: Christian Brueckner now claims to have an alibi

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 15 year anniversary of Madeleine McCann's disappearance. A fake priest gets into Windsor Castle. A legendary British runner has been beaten...

Paul Bloxham: We thought they'd wait till June to start lifting rates

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rates are officially on the move up in Australia as well.  The RBA this afternoon lifted the OCR by a quarter of a percent... To 0.35%. Reserve Ba...

Pattrick Smellie: It's a bit shifty, but it needed to be done

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The new fiscal responsibility rules. What do you make of them? You have a theory Labour is actually preparing to take a tax reform package to the ele...

Jamie Mackay: I think this might be the straw that breaks the camels back

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Mackay has some timely and worldly words of house-husband advice for Barry when it comes to looking after little Iggy! What do you do with a p...

Rick Herd: What we're missing is experienced construction managers and executives

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's concern we're witnessing the start of a wave of construction businesses fall over in the middle of a building boom. Wellington construction c...

The Huddle: Polls, reasonable self defence and Trevor Mallard

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A father and son are on trial for their treatment of an alleged burglar of their home. They are accused of cutting part of his finger off... they went...

Steve Cullen: The jury has a hard job ahead of them

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Piopio farmer is facing assault charges for attacking a home invader. The invader has said in court he was trying to steal the farmer's car when he...

Morgan Bailey: It's a supersonic ballet

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi aerospace company Rocket lab has again reached for the stars, sending 34 more satellites into orbit today, to a total of 146 missions.  And in a...

Brad Olsen: This is not for day-to-day spending

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government may have some extra wriggle room in Budget 2022. The Finance Minister's changing how we measure our debt – with a new ceiling set a...

Winston Peters and Stephen Franks: Trespassed from parliament

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has asked Speaker Trevor Mallard to convene a meeting with all parties to explain trespass notices that were sent out to a number o...

Jason Walls: "This has got to be a hoax" - Winston Peters

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winston's been trespassed from Parliament for two years – how has that gone down? Has Mallard said anything publicly yet?  And what has the Prime...

Murray Olds: There needs to be a discussion on what the flights would look like

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The RBA has lifted the interest rates?  Qantas's plans to fly to London and New York have caused a health and safety row. Warnings that millions of...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Ronnie O'Sullivan is the oldest person to win the world championship

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ronnie O'Sullivan became the oldest world champion in Crucible history at age 46. Warriors player Ash Taylor announces his retirement at age 27. Ree...

Gillian Campbell: Sometimes these things get forgotten

03 May 2022

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Taranaki DHB is calling for the return of hundreds of oximeters, which have been loaned out to Covid patients and are yet to come back. Oximeters ar...

Gavin Grey: Witnesses are being asked to stay on standby to give evidence

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are we about to see some action in the Madelaine McCann case? Netflix has cancelled development of Meghan Markle's show. A four-year-old Dutch boy t...

Brent Thomas: It's certainly going to be a popular option

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Qantas has announced direct flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025. The airline has bought 12 new planes from Airbus to operate the rou...

The Huddle: Controversial renter ideas, Covid rules and wealth tax

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Property Investors Federation has some controversial ideas to fix the rental property crisis. Do you think higher bonds and harsher penalties for ...

Fran O'Sullivan: She really did give a brilliant speech

02 May 2022

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NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan spent the day at the US Business Summit. She joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on what went down. LISTEN ABO...

Erik Kennedy: They say they're trying to transition away, they need to do it quicker

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Activists blocking a Southland mine say they reject continuing coal industry operations. More than 20 activists are still at the Takitimu coal mine e...

Grant Robertson: We are not working on a wealth tax

02 May 2022

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Will they or won't they introduce a wealth tax?  The Prime Minister has been pressed to rule out a wealth tax for the future... After David Parker pu...

Lydia O'Donnell: A big part of what we do is building confidence in women

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Golfer Lydia Ko finished two shots behind the winner in a tie for third on the LPGA tour in California... But it was her interview afterwards that's ...

Andrew King: It gives true security to tenants

02 May 2022

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The Property Investors Federation reckon they've got a plan to tackle the growing rental crisis in NZ.  Their five-point plan includes raising the ma...

Tax expert Craig Elliffe: The actual practicality of a wealth tax is very difficult

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like the Prime Minister is gearing up to make a back-flip on introducing a wealth tax. Back in 2020 it was definitely not going to happen. ...

Jason Walls: It was a very classic National Party leadership speech

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has thrust a wealth tax well and truly back into the limelight today. What has been the opposition's reaction? Christopher Luxon ...

Oliver Peterson: The polls aren't really budging

02 May 2022

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Qantas orders heaps of new planes to fly from Sydney to New York, Paris and London. Halfway through the election, campaign polls indicate Anthony Alb...

Simon Wallace: The reality is older people are being displaced and uprooted

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A nationwide shortage of workers means aged care facilities around the country are closing their hospital wings. Leaving elderly and vulnerable patien...

Phil Gifford: The interviewer was dumbstruck by Ko's response

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Ferns Sevens pipped by Australia in the final of the Canadian World Tour stop today. Lydia Ko gives an interesting explanation as to why sh...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: A wealth tax from Labour is definitely on the cards

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No surprise. We weren’t imagining it last week. A wealth tax from Labour is definitely on the cards. We now know this because the Prime Minister w...

Gavin Grey: British Virgin Islands premier arrested on US drug charges

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The premier of the British Virgin Islands and the director of the Caribbean territory’s ports were arrested Thursday on drug smuggling charges in So...

Patrick Noone: Costco managing director on expectations ahead of the store's opening

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big hype this week about Costco, the world’s largest retailer after Walmart, opening one petrol station in Auckland’s northwest.The retailer is ex...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Overseas Investment Office approval of merger between Orcon Group and 2degrees

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The merger between Orcon Group (aka Vocus NZ) and 2degrees has cleared its final hurdle after the Overseas Investment Office granted consent.The deal ...

Phil Goff: Auckland Mayor says Three Waters structure doesn't reflect Auckland's unique position

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's mayor says the Government's Three Waters model still doesn't stack up for the city.The Government's today confirmed its ploughing ahead wit...

Sports Huddle: Record Warriors loss, Tyson Fury, Super Rugby red cards

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors suffered a record embarrassment over Anzac weekend.Their 70-10 defeat to the Melbourne Storm was their record defeat, with injuries compo...

Paul Carruthers: Online Motor Group chief executive says mistakes in the Clean Car Scheme emissions data is costing $100,000 and altering ma

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Car dealers say mistakes in the Clean Car Scheme emissions data is costing $100,000 and altering market behaviour.Dealers have been warning for weeks ...

Ben Hannifin: Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Strategy Director says crimes like ram raids are cyclical

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oranga Tamariki says youth crime is not on the rise.Children as young as seven have been involved in the spate of ram raids across the North Island in...

Gillian Boyes: Funeral Directors Association chief executive says $6300 for funeral grants would give choice to families

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While the cost of living continues to rise, so does the cost of death.Funeral directors around the country are calling on the Government to increase f...

David Seymour: Act Leader says Three Waters announcement is a triumph of spin over substance

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A triumph of spin over substance.That's Act Leader David Seymour's take on the Government Three Waters announcement today.They're forging ahead with t...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The longer it goes on, the more it looks like it isn't really about cleaning up water

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is officially pushing on with its Maori co-governance plan for water.Grant Robertson and Nanaia Mahuta today announced that they’re m...

Aaron Dahmen: Auditor-General to investigate mental health services for youth after National request

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Auditor-General is to launch an inquiry into how mental health and addiction services are working for young people.It comes after National's menta...

Dan Mitchinson: Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kids

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Moderna is seeking to be the first to offer COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest American children, as it asked the Food and Drug Administration Thursday...

Peter Dengate-Thrush: Gaming Machine Association chair says there's better ways of dealing with problem gamblers than making machines less a

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government could cut the number of pokie machines in pubs and make remaining machines less appealing.Consultation on possible reforms closed yeste...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the big US tech companies in reporting season

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's reporting season, and a few big US tech companies have got involved.After Netflix’s stocks dropped to 45 percent last week, expectations have b...

Mike Egan: Restaurant Association National President on deal to buy Nourish Group collapsing

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big upset for the hospitality sector.A multi-million dollar deal to buy Nourish Group has fallen over because overseas investors couldn’t easily t...

Rowena Duncum: The Country host on changes to winter grazing rules

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winter grazing rules have changed.One of the rules concerning re-sowing crop paddocks has been changed from November 1 to as soon as possible.A lot of...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on the latest ANZ Business Confidence Survey

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ’s latest Business Confidence Survey is suggesting we’re going to face more inflationary pressure still.Unsurprisingly, confidence overall is d...

John McKinnon: New Zealand China Council Chair on New Zealand's increasing dependency on China

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite warnings that New Zealand needs to diversify, the country’s dependence on China has grown over the past four years.Almost 33 percent of all ...

The Huddle: Ram raids, Bank of Mum and Dad, Rotorua electoral bill pause

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Companies using the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted logo in their branding are being charged for it.Reader’s Digest Managing Editor Zoe Meunier says ...

Steve Chadwick: Rotorua Mayor says a pause is sensible to complete policy work on controversial local electoral bill

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Assurances the door is still open for a controversial bill which would boost Maori seats in Rotorua.The local bill would allow an equal number of Maor...

Zoe Meunier: Reader's Digest Managing Editor on companies being charged to used their Most Trusted logo in branding

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Companies using the Reader's Digest Most Trusted logo in their branding have to pay for it.Reader's Digest Managing Editor Zoe Meunier told Heather du...

Poto Williams: Police Minister says young people are seeking a thrill putting ram raids on social media

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says young offenders committing crimes and posting them on social media hasn't been seen before.There were another two in Auckland...

Murray Olds: Scott Morrison not worried about potential interest rate rise

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Morrison has insisted he’s not worried about the prospect of an interest rate rise next week during the election campaign, maintaining it’s ...

Aaron Dahmen: Newstalk ZB Political Reporter on a likely day of reckoning for Three Waters tomorrow

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National is crying foul over the country’s state housing wait list.New figures out today show more than 26,000 people are holding out for a home, up...

Lesley Harris: First Home Buyers Club director says where parents are getting money for home loans is the question

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is now bigger than Kiwibank for handing out home loans.New Consumer NZ research reveals if parents were a bank, they'd be th...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: These kids know they're more likely to get away with ram raids than get caught

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had another retail raid overnight.This time at Sylvia Park Mall in Auckland at half past 3 this morning where the offenders smashed the glass door,...

Gavin Grey: The fear is Russia will start targeting places they suspect to be supplying Ukraine

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is stopping gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. The Foreign Secretary will shortly call on western powers to provide warplanes to Ukraine. A...

Economics Professor Robert MacCulloch: They agreed to a set inflation target and they have breached that agreement

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An economics commentator has pointed the finger at the Reserve Bank Governor and the Finance Minister for failing to keep inflation in the target rang...

Stephen Johnston: Investors care more about what is going to happen over what is being reported

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're seeing a lot of volatility in share markets at the moment... US first-quarter earnings season is underway, what are you seeing? Large companies...

Michael Wood: The investigation will show a view of what changes need to be made

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has launched an independent investigation into health and safety at our ports after the deaths of port workers in both Auckland and Lyt...

Brad Olsen: We are having to very quickly reassess where the NZ housing market is going

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The long-awaited property market slowdown has finally arrived.  CoreLogic reports rising interest rates, worsening cost-of-living affordability and t...

The Huddle: The High Courts ruling, mask exemptions and David Parker's tax "investigation"

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The High Court has ruled in favour of Grounded Kiwis, finding that the MIQ system was in parts unjustified and operated unfairly. What will this mean ...

Chris Bishop: It's an amazing victory for all the Grounded Kiwis out there

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The National Party say today's High Court ruling proves that MIQ was state-sponsored cruelty.  The Grounded Kiwis have successfully proven MIQ didn'...

Oren Dalton: We've had interest from the UK, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Kiwi mead-maker has been given a shout out by none other than chef and TV star Jamie Oliver. He posted a bottle of Lone Bee sparkling mead to his ...

Carmel Sepuloni: There will be repercussions if people are fraudulent

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Disability Minister says it's been worth the wait for personalised mask exemption cards. The Government's rolling them out from May – as legal...

Martin Newall: It's up to the Government to determine how to compensate people

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The floor may be open for Kiwis to seek compensation, after a High Court ruling on our MIQ system. It's been found categories for emergency MIQ vouch...

Aaron Dahmen: The judgement really is damning

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The High Court rules in favour of the Grounded Kiwis.  James Shaw is consulting on a climate adaption plan. Michael Wood has announced an investigat...

Dan Mitchinson: He wouldn't do it if he wasn't positive it would go through

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fallout from Elon Musk's Twitter purchase. Warning that China is a bigger threat to US cybersecurity than Russia is. Investigators have release...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: The NZR have been caught with their pants down

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Allan Bunting has been named as the Culture and Leadership Manager for the Black Ferns. Should Super Rugby players be personally fined for poor disc...

Chris Wilkins: There's been an increase in supply and a decline in price

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Methamphetamine use has increased significantly since the August lockdown last year – and it's stayed at those high levels.  Police wastewater tes...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government's MIQ story is falling apart

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The news out this afternoon is that the Grounded Kiwis group has won its court battle against the Government over MIQ. The thing to take away from t...

Enda Brady: They crossed a line by publishing this article

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A newspaper editor was summoned to parliament over "misogynistic" article about female politician. There’s been a breakthrough in Scottish cold cas...

Rowena Duncum: They've had to offer truck drivers double the pay

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How is the situation in China impacting our primary exporters? Interesting reading in the 2022 Farm Salaries Report from Fed Farmers and Rabobank I...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We talk a lot about essential workers; nurses are some of the most essential

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I want to get a massive shout out to this country’s nurses. Having a baby, I’ve had more interaction with the health system in the last few mont...

Barry Soper is nailing paternity leave

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it's day one back at work for me which means it's day one for Barry on fulltime daddy duty. So, we thought we'd check in with him to see how he...

David Mahon: People believe they won't go the same way as Shanghai

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

China is ramping up plans to test 20 million people living in Beijing in an effort to stamp out the Covid outbreak.  There are worries of a looming ...

Pattrick Smellie: We've got another source of food price inflation

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The price of cooking oil is about to go through the roof. Keep an eye out tomorrow for the government’s consultation document on climate change ada...

David Parker: We've got very poor data as to what is paid by wealthy Kiwis

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Revenue Minister reckons the wealthiest New Zealanders are not paying their fair share of tax... And he wants a debate on whether that's fair.  D...

The Huddle: Co-governance, Elon Musk and literacy in teens

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many minutes in an hour? Apparently, our teens can't solve the most basic numeracy and literacy questions. How have we got to this? Māori Co-Gov...

Michael Johnston: We've seen a continuing decline in Kiwi's that, at 15, can do basic literacy tasks

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fears many students could fail new NCEA literacy and numeracy standards – which become a co-requisite next year. Assessments have found many teens...

Tony Mitchell: We advocate for a permanent lane for walkers and cyclists

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waka Kotahi is planning to spend at least a million dollars on temporary fences along the Harbour Bridge to keep cyclists safe. They put the fences u...

Chris Wilkinson: This is a one-off and we're hoping it stays a one-off

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shootings in Wellington over the weekend have left two people in hospital and seven people have been arrested. It's believed the shootings are gang-r...

Katie Harbath: I don't know if he fully realises how hard it's going to be

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world's richest man stunned everyone this morning when he announced he's taking over Twitter for 66 billion NZ dollars.  Elon Musk says he's tak...

Aaron Dahmen: Within 2 years electric ferries will be sailing into Auckland harbour

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Parker's speech on tax fairness. Government stomping up $27 million for two electric ferries in Auckland. Peacekeeping missions extended. Pol...

Murray Olds: It's an election winning lead for Labor if this holds up

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labor spells out its plan for the South Pacific – they're still ahead in the polls despite Albanese's stuff-ups. Inflation numbers are out tomorro...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: After the end of the first half, they basically gifted tries to the Storm

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors performed abysmally against the Storm. What's next for Tyson Fury? D’Arcy Waldegrave joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESe...

John Murphy: We've seen a lot of increases in fuel, fertiliser and staffing

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The produce industry is blaming rising costs for peak vegetable prices.  Citizen initiative The Facts has analysed the highest and lowest 15 Food Pri...

Gavin Grey: Boris Johnson to discuss Ukraine response with Indian leader

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday he is seeking to deepen trade and defense ties during his visit to India, and will also bring up th...

Peter Lewis: Hong Kong Disney opens as Covid eases; Shanghai deaths rise

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hong Kong relaxed pandemic restrictions on Thursday, with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city's wo...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on why 6.9 percent inflation may actually be a good thing

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday saw inflation figures rise to 6.9 percent.It comes after predictions of as high as 7.4 percent, which is seemingly better than the actual re...

James Higham: Otago University tourism lecturer on why we shouldn't rush to get the cruise ships back

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Cruise Association has been putting big pressure on the Government to open our maritime borders.Meanwhile, a tourism lecturer reckons ...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter on New Zealand's new security sharing deal with Japan

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jacinda Ardern has met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida overnight.Both countries have agreed on a security sharing deal, which ranges from s...

Sports Huddle: Dame Patsy Reddy, Wayne Smith, Super Rugby goes to Melbourne

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dame Patsy Reddy is set to join the NZ Rugby board.The former Governor-General is one of three new members who will be joining at next week’s AGM.Th...

Dame Patsy Reddy: Former Governer-General on joining NZ Rugby board

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy has a new role lined up.Reddy has just been appointed as a new member to the NZR board.She'll be officially o...

Matt Roskruge: Massey University associate economics professor on combating inflation with increasing wages

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite inflation reaching the highest it's been in 30 years, one economist says it's unlikely wages will increase to match it.Businesses are just try...

Mauricio Torrealba: Paekakariki restaurant owner says the Transmission Gully isn't proving a burden for them

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Transmission Gully is proving a hit for a small coastal town.Paekakariki, north of Wellington, used to be a thoroughfare for State Highway 1, but that...

Willie Jackson: Maori Development Minister defends working with Maori so far on new indigenous people’s rights declaration

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's about sharing.That's how Willie Jackson's describing co-governance as he urges Kiwis to embrace an indigenous people’s rights declaration.A dra...

Mark Saunokonoko: Nine News journalist says Christian Brueckner's formal suspect status means authorities can make moves against him

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A potential breakthrough in the Madeline McCann disappearance.Portuguese prosecutors have named convicted German rapist Christian Brueckner as a forma...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent says Johnny Depp sounded like he'd been up for 72 hours straight

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cross-examination of Johnny Depp is underway in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.The Hollywood star is accusing Heard of making false a...

Andrew Dickens: Why did the Government believe now was a good time to carry on their housing reforms?

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As I noted yesterday, the biggest single contributor to our ginormous inflation rate was housing.House ownership alone contributed 18.5 percent to inf...

Enda Brady: The headlines are all about Harry not the Queen

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Consternation over Harry's interview on NBC as the Queen turns 96. What is Boris Johnson offering India? The footy race that has gripped England. ...