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Episodes
Shane Reti: We can't afford for our nurses to go offshore
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Senior National MP Shane Reti's forced a rule change within his party. Reti took a shot at the Australian Labor Party on ABC News radio – over a ...
Dan Hooker: He lined him up, waited until he was relaxed and completely blindsided him
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Havili has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for his role in MMA fighter Fau Vake's death. Havili was one of the four men...
Murray Olds: It was a dreadful start for Albanese
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Labor is trying to salvage what they can after Albanese's shocker of a start to the campaign. The incumbent Prime Minister has had a spot of trouble ...
Nick Bewley: It had to be done
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Commonwealth Games are to be held in Australia once again. The Warriors are embroiled in controversy over a homophobic slur. Newstalk ZB Christchurc...
Hamish Piercy: Neither one backed down and the outcome was tragic
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A fatal Upper Hutt crash caused by two motorists not merging into a lane has been labelled entirely preventable Open Justice reports David Armstrong...
Andrew Dickens: Perhaps the problem is in the charge. Manslaughter was not invented for brawlers
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walking in to hear the news today that Daniel Havili had been sentenced to 2 years and 9 months for the manslaughter of Fau Vake Was like being punche...
The Huddle: Jacinda vs Louisa, aid to Ukraine and the NRL streaker
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did the PM really tell Louisa Wall she would never be in her cabinet? How has the PM handled the drama? NZ is set to send lethal aid (via financial ...
Gavin Grey: It's going to be a very interesting next few days
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
President Emmanuel Macron has won the first round of the French election and far-right rival Marine Le Pen will fight him for the presidency for a sec...
Jason Hungerford: Construction veterans are also getting involved in formal training
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Construction booms have seen apprenticeships skyrocket.The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation has seen a 77 percent increase in ...
Fran O'Sullivan: It really is game on now
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The prime minister is off on her first trade mission since the pandemic... what can we expect from this? The latest Roy Morgan poll has a change in g...
Grant Robertson: It's about the most meaningful contribution NZ can make
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson's defending the Government's latest support for Ukraine. New Zealand is sending a Defence Force Hercules Aircraft to Europe, supporte...
Bryce Edwards: This is going to show she was difficult to work with
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Louisa Wall will leave parliament this week... But she wasn't going to go quietly. Instead, she lobbed this bombshell on Q&A over the weekend. Forc...
Phil Rothfield: I think it was definitely an over-the-top reaction
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Play was stopped temporarily during the Gold Coast-Parramatta match after a streaker ran onto the field – but she was stopped quite definitively he...
Jarrod Kerr: We're expecting about 3% growth this year
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Kiwibank data says New Zealanders have proven reluctant to open their wallets over the last few months. Household electronic card spending fell 9...
Air Marshall Kevin Short: It's been agreed that we would assist through countries around Ukraine
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No New Zealand soldiers or aircraft will go into Ukraine or its airspace. Chief of Defence, Air Marshal Kevin Short, told Andrew Dickens he would str...
Barry Soper: Ideologically, this is a big shift for this government
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Post Cab defence/traffic light announcements. The prime minister told Louisa Wall she wouldn't be in her Cabinet. Foreign Affairs select committee w...
Oliver Peterson: Albanese has made a fool of himself on day 1
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Election called, and this time it's personal! Seriously though, Anthony Albanese is attacking Scott Morrison’s character, while Morrison is defendin...
Phil Gifford: You do wonder if the root causes were deeper than that
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Results are out from the Black Ferns cultural and environmental review. Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters with a four-putt double bogey on the last ...
Sacha Green: There is need for education amongst landlords
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Landlords making clauses after the tenancy agreement's signed is on the rise. And the Citizens Advice Bureau says what people try to include is prett...
Andrew Dickens: As the polls fall, more cracks will appear in Labour's facade
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, surprise surprise, it seems the Queen of kind is not so nice after all. Estranged MP Louisa Wall mounted a media offensive over the weekend, s...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on plant protein startup Leaft Foods raising big money from overseas investors
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leaft Foods has attracted some big global backers this week.They’ve raised money from investors including a Silicon Valley venture.Leaft Foods grow ...
Sports Huddle: Warriors homecoming fixture clash, Tiger Woods, All Blacks and RTDs
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Warriors CEO Cameron George is not happy about a fixture clash at Mt Smart.NZRL has announced a test match at Mt Smart between the Kiwis and Tonga one...
Tim Aldridge: Puro managing director on $13 million Government grant to develop local organic medicinal cannabis industry
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is pumping $13 million into growing the local organic medicinal cannabis industry.The Beehive reckons cannabis could become the new win...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Jacinda Ardern getting blacklisted by Russia
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Medical and teaching staff have lost a High Court case against the Government over vaccine mandates.The review was brought to the court by New Zealand...
Gavin Grey: Macron leads polls but turnout a big question in French vote
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
President Emmanuel Macron is the clear favorite in France's presidential race, yet a big unknown factor may prove decisive: an unprecedented proportio...
Peter Lewis: Shanghai wrestles with food shortages under virus shutdown
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Residents of Shanghai are struggling to get meat, rice and other food supplies under anti-coronavirus controls that confine most of its 25 million peo...
Dan Carter: All Blacks legend provides an update on his 24-hour kick-a-thon
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Carter is inching ever closer to that 1598th kick after nearly 24 hours.The All Blacks legend is on track to hit that target, averaging 66 kicks a...
Cameron George: Warriors CEO on clashing Mt Smart homecoming fixture clash with Kiwis test one week before
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors are coming home.They’ve been looking forward to coming home for a while and will have an emotional homecoming at Mt Smart Stadium.But t...
Carmel Sepuloni: Arts Minister says extended events support schene will provide the sector with certainty
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arts Minister says the extended events support scheme will provide the sector with certainty.The Government will underwrite established events up ...
Simon Wilson: AA Motoring Affairs General Manager says EV motorists need to be careful when using the Transmission Gully
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A word of caution for EV drivers going through Transmission Gully.There are no charging stations or service stations along the 27 kilometre route.AA M...
Tim Groser: Former US ambassador says the envents of the past few weeks have transformed entire global security situation
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NATO has agreed to step up efforts to help Australia and New Zealand combat China's growing influence.It came after Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta att...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent says the US has sent nearly $2 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
America is sending thousands of more weapons to Ukraine.It includes roughly another $100 million worth of weapons, 12,000 anti-armour systems and hund...
Richie Poulton: Dunedin Study director on new research linking Covid vaccine hesistancy with childhood
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers in the Dunedin Study say we need to take into account the childhoods of those opposed to the vaccine.This world-famous study found that 13...
Andrew Dickens: Poto Williams joins a growing list of ministers who appear to enjoy the baubles of office
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And so we come to the end of a week where I have barely mentioned Covid.A week where the Director-General of Health has resigned. And he told us he w...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the worst quarterly return on record for bonds
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that stock markets have been very volatile this year and investors have had a tough time.And now investors in bonds, which are always...
Laura Newcombe: Wellington florist owner on petitioning against proposed cycleway that will see carparks taken away
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Local businesses are being impacted by a proposed new cycleway in Wellington which goes through Newtown up to the Basin Reserve.They say they’ve had...
Enda Brady: Ed Sheeran wins copyright case over 2017 hit 'Shape of You'
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran won a U.K. copyright battle over his 2017 hit “Shape of You" on Wednesday, then slammed what he described...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on just how much it's going to cost to repair the Parliament lawn
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s looking at costing up to $1 million to repair the Parliament lawn after the protests.And it’s not just repairing the lawn as well, as the mes...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on how Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis plan on tackling inflation
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson have been interviewed for the NZ Herald.Inflation was the big issue that was brought up in the interviews.With tackl...
Martin Hawes: Financial author on law that allows employers to contribute to KiwiSaver through employees' pay
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in KiwiSaver, chances are part of the appeal of signing up is that you get a regular financial contribution to your retirement from your e...
The Huddle: Greens' rent control policy, slow police response times
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens want an immediate rent freeze and rent controls for the future.Co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson wrote an open letter to Prime Mini...
LJ Dobbins: Radio 1XX host on getting Tammy Wells aka the Briscoes Lady tattooed on her ankle
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A woman in Whakatane has been going around town with a tattoo on her ankle of Tammy Wells aka the Briscoes Lady.With the portrait of Wells is a pictur...
Marama Davidson: Green Party co-leader says she'll still push for rent control plan to become law
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marama Davidson hasn't been deterred by the Prime Minister shooting down her rent control policy.The Greens co-leader wrote an open letter to Jacinda ...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on slow response times from police
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens have sent an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for rent freezes.Co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson based this on a November ...
Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister says we'll be in listening mode for overnight virtual NATO meeting
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will take part in a virtual NATO meeting overnight to discuss the response to Russia's invasion into Ukraine.Former Pri...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group CEO says both Police and Justice Ministers have failed miserably and aren't taking accountabi
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Dairy and Business Owners Group are calling for resignations from the Ministers of Police and Justice Ministers.Police call-out response times hav...
Murray Olds: Sydney hits its annual average rainfall – almost nine months early
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you thought yesterday's rainfall in Sydney was heavy, welcome to Thursday.By 9am, the city had reached its average total of rainfall for an entire ...
Johannes Tietze: Libelle Group CEO says good inroads have already been made since introducing healthy school lunches programme
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another step towards healthier school lunches.The Government is seeking feedback on a plan to get unhealthy drinks out of primary and intermediate sch...
Andrew Dickens: Is it Russia vs Ukraine or Russia vs NATO?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So let's talk about the warIs it Ukraine versus Russia?Yes. On one level.But Russia's beef is with NATO's influence in Ukraine. So it's really a prox...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management investment analyst on how big a hike can be expected from the RBNZ
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US Federal Reserve has started to raise its rates to combat inflation, which will have an effect on bonds.In New Zealand, the bond index has alrea...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the rise of commodity prices
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Commodity prices are on the up.The ANZ World Commodity Price Index hit a new record in March with a lift of 3.9 percent.Meanwhile, global shipping is ...
The Huddle: Lowering Maori superannuation, Ashley Bloomfield resigns
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A suggestion to lower the retirement age for Maori.Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi has suggested lowering it eight years to 57 given Maori die yo...
Gavin Grey: European Union proposes Russian coal ban in new sanctions
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The European Union’s executive branch proposed Tuesday a ban on coal imports from Russia in what would be the first EU sanctions targeting the count...
Tony Austin: Partly Chief Strategy Officer on returning to New Zealand to take on new role
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new brain drain may be upon us, but that doesn't necessarily mean the brain gain is over.Tony Austin is a Kiwi who has held senior roles at eBay and...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on how they're preparing for campervan trips when borders reopen
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tourists are returning to New Zealand very soon.Some may be wanting to do campervan tours and looking at firms like Tourism Holdings.When the borders ...
Paora Stanley: Ngai Te Rangi CEO says lowering Maori superannuation ages is a good start in addressing Maori health
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A measure of support for lowering the superannuation age for Maori.Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi has suggested lowering it eight years to 57 gi...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Ashley Bloomfield's resignation from Ministry of Health
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Bloomfield is resigning as Director-General of the Ministry of Health.Bloomfield will step down from the role at the end of July with more than...
Shalome Bassett: Fonterra Programme Manager of Scientific Affairs on the successful early trial of 'kowbucha'
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kowbucha has had a successful early trial.Kowbucha is a probiotic that's being fed to a sample group of calves to stop them from burping.The name is a...
Dr Suzy Morrissey: Retirement Commission Director of Policy on report into gender gap in KiwiSaver
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New research has identified a major gender gap in KiwiSaver.The data shows that women have, on average, 20 percent less saved in the scheme than men.T...
Andrew Little: Health Minister says Ashley Bloomfield kept politicians and Ministry of Health focused on the fight
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister has labelled Ashley Bloomfield an absolute hero.The Director-General of Health resigned earlier today, and will finish up in the r...
Dan Mitchinson: Biden called Murdoch the 'most dangerous man in the world,' new book alleges
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a forthcoming book, a pair of New York Times reporters and CNN political analysts report that President Joe Biden "assessed" Fox News "as one of th...
Andrew Dickens: Ashley Bloomfield was the right man for the right moment
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And so Ashley Bloomfield will leave the building in 4 months.A decision he made late last year. Even though he has another year and a bit on his contr...
Mike Davidson: Christchurch City Councillor on new resource consent rules for hosting accommodation
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're in Christchurch, you'll now need a resource consent to rent out accommodation through Airbnb or any other online booking platforms.The conse...
The Huddle: Rotorua, should NZ send javelins to Ukraine? Bank of mum and dad
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rotorua locals want the government to commit to stop sending out-of-town homeless to stay in emergency housing. Is that a fair request? The Defence M...
Enda Brady: We're in a post-pandemic England right now
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Easter travel chaos looms as Covid surges. Two stolen Charles Darwin notebooks have been returned to the library. Hollywood A-lister walks into a pu...
Jamie Mackay: It's been the driest March on record
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Southland drought continues to break records. A crucial GDT Auction tonight: Is the dairy market at a tipping point? Meatworks in North Otago ...
Mike Fox: I don't think MBIE actually listened to the industry
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The building industry says construction could come to a halt unless the energy efficiency building code deadline is pushed back. MBIE says the new i...
Pattrick Smellie: It's a bit embarrassing for all parties
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Air New Zealand capital raise... It's turned into a bit of a debacle. What's happened? Are retail investors really the ones being shafted here? D...
Ron Mark: They need everything from sanitary products to tourniquets
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The former Defence Minister is working to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Ron Mark says he's talking almost every three hours with...
Trevor Newbrook: It's not sustainable to house out-of-towners
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rotorua residents want Kainga Ora to ensure new emergency housing developments go to locals. The Ministry of Social Development denies it's active...
Murray Olds: It's pretty clear that Morrison is heading towards a smash-up
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Prime Minister has been called out by members of his own party ... with a federal election imminent. New South Wales senior Liberal MP...
Una Diver: 5 tips to help you ace asking for a payrise
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trade Me Jobs had record vacancies in the first quarter and record-high salaries in four regions. But if you don't want to go all the way and change ...
Andrew Hoggard: We're going to spend more money proving it than what will be spent
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says it's time the agriculture sector pays for the emissions it produces, just like everyone else. This is in res...
Stephen Smith: You have to prove intent without reasonable doubt
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An expert's outlined how a head of state's actions could be considered war crimes. Photos and video have appeared showing bodies shot at close range ...
Barry Soper: Most employers and Business NZ are against it
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The controversial Fair Pay Agreement Legislation gets its first airing in Parliament. The Defence Minister wanted to send military hardware to the Uk...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: This guy is a phenom
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tiger Woods' practice round at Augusta draws massive crowds. Crusaders hooker Shilo Klein is suspended for three weeks. Ross Taylor finishes his car...
Vanessa Weenink: Shutting down elective surgeries adds to the backload
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Warnings hospitals will remain as overwhelmed as ever ... after the Omicron peak. Australia's College of Emergency Medicine says overcrowded emergen...
Andrew Dickens: I believe in a day beyond the virus
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, the fight against Covid continues just when we thought that maybe we were getting closer to an end. Maybe it's a case of an abundance of caution ...
Gavin Grey: The idea of having 90 vaccinations is concerning
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban Thorn has won a fourth term in a landslide. A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated agai...
Suzannah Jessep: The time is right for NZ and India is an important relationship
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and India have signed an ambitious interim free trade deal over the weekend. It's being called a significant step in diversifying export ma...
Fran O'Sullivan: The commentary hinted that Cabinet would play it cautious
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitality and the events sectors are gutted that we continue to stay in red. Were you surprised by the Government's move to keep us in red? Do yo...
Grant Robertson: People are out enjoying their lives under red, they can keep doing that
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is staying in the red light setting with a review scheduled for Thursday 14 April. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson told Andrew Dick...
The Huddle: Police training, Russia and NZ staying in red
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A series by Jehan Casinader is covering the issue of our police recruits and whether they're badly prepared for the job they jump into. If the real jo...
Chris Cahill: 16 weeks is probably not enough
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Police college graduates say they're hitting the frontline underprepared, undertrained and under pressure. Four recent graduates say they felt bullie...
Tony Alexander: People are going to need to adjust their spending
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've got a mortgage, you may have breathed in sharply reading this headline today: Kiwibank has lifted its standard 5-year home loan rate to 6.7...
Simon O'Neill: I'm just fortunate to be one of the ones who gets named
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill has won a Grammy for Best Choral Performance. The award is for his work on the LA Philharmonic rendition of Mahler's...
Ségolène de Fontenay: Traffic light decision is disappointing, especially for Auckland
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Events Association General Manager Ségolène de Fontenay told Andrew Dickens the traffic light decision is frustrating. “Disappointing, partic...
Barry Soper: People are fed up with rules
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of the Traffic light announcement. Labour is worried about National's fund-raising ability, and with good reason. Act's not buying into Mallar...
Oliver Peterson: The election campaign is underway
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Election date is to be announced this week as Morrison closes gap with Albanese. Rollout of the fourth Covid jab starts today. Could the bin chicken...
Phil Gifford: There's a certain dignity about Ross Taylor
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Taylor's final match ever is underway right now in Hamilton. Paul Coll wins the British Squash Open and retains his world number one status. Ph...
Andrew Dickens: Taylor is our best batsman, not because of stats but because he willed it
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Taylor is currently playing his last match for the Black Caps. 16 years is an awfully good run. Particularly for a Samoan big hitter from Maste...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on what Air New Zealand has to do to make recapitalisation strategy successful
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has announced its long awaited recapitalisation strategy.The strategy is a $2.2 billion equity and debt package.The aim is to repay it...
Peter Lewis: China, Solomon Islands ink draft of controversial security pact
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
China and the Solomon Islands have signed a draft version of a security pact that could see Chinese police and other forces take up duties in the Paci...
Sports Huddle: America's Cup in Barcelona, Warriors games all in NZ, Super Rugby derbies
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Team NZ will be defending the America’s Cup abroad.The next edition of the America’s Cup will be held in Barcelona in September and October 2024 a...