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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the latest education numbers

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Stanford believes mandated structured literacy is turning reading and writing skills around. The Education Minister's revealed new data showing ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government backing down on superannuation tax plan

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Government has backed down on its controversial superannuation tax plan, following long-running criticism from key industries. Treasure...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson revealing All Blacks picks ahead of Grand Slam tour

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh faces in the 36-strong squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour. There's just one new ca...

Nathanael Melia: Victoria University climate researcher on the Government bringing down methane targets

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A climate expert has claimed the Government's reduced methane targets are 'unambitious'. The goal for 2050 has been slashed to a range of 14-to-24 per...

Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2025

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 October 2025, Israeli hostages will return home and aid will be delivered into ...

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Kate Middleton's phone policy is the right way to think

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah, so it's weird that it takes a princess to warn us about this, but Kate Middleton has warned parents against phones at the dinner table. She's wr...

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses unemployment rates in China

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China’s hotels are taking a hit, as a struggling economy hurts domestic spending.   China’s economy has been in decline for the past 4 years,...

Samuel Leason: Kiwi detained by Israel discusses Israel-Palestine ceasefire announced yesterday

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three New Zealanders detained by Israel last week, have returned home. Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour and Samuel Leason were in an aid flotilla to Gaza,...

The Huddle: How long can the Silver Ferns' coach drama continue?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on the Huddle: Rugby commentator Paul Ellison and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest sports news. ...

Gavin Walker: Acting CEO of Water Safety NZ calls for ban on unfenced above-ground pools

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are calls for a Government crackdown on some temporary pools, after five deaths in the past decade. Coroner Heidi Wrigley's reviewed the death o...

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader comments on National's potential sale of Chorus stake

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour claims a promise isn't being kept - as the Government mulls selling its stake in Chorus.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis today said the Go...

Alon Roth: Israeli ambassador to New Zealand discusses confirmed ceasefire between Israel and Palestine

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's counting down the days to Hamas releasing hostages.   Israel's Cabinet's signed off on a ceasefire deal for their return, as well as Isr...

Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Kiwis returning from Gaza flotilla

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kiwis on board the humanitarian aid flotilla set for Gaza have returned to New Zealand.  Three people arrived in Auckland airport, describing...

Tim Robinson: Deliver Easy CEO discusses ‘mystery bag’ food service

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealander’s are throwing away over 120,000 tonnes of food every year, and a new food rescue app is hoping to change that.  ‘Gone Good’ ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on France potentially receiving a new PM by the weekend

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, indicated Emmanuel Macron could n...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing concerns surrounding AI investments

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence technology continues to attract attention from investors, but there's growing concerns over an 'AI bubble' situation. Official...

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on Winston Peters raising concerns over Fonterra deals

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's been concerns out of Parliament over Fonterra's future. Peters is asking the dairy giant questions about its proposed nearly $4 billion dollar...

The Huddle: Can the Māori Party fix up their image?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former head of Health NZ, Rob Campbell, joined in on a discussion about the following...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Did someone try to stop the Māori Party from hijacking Parliament?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's happened again, unfortunately - the Māori Party has hijacked Parliament once again with a haka. It played out like this: Oriini Kaipara, who's t...

Full Show Podcast: 09 October 2025

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 9 October 2025, huge development for Gaza. Israel and Hamas have agreed on the f...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest stats revealing Government spending has dropped

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Treasury has revealed the state of the Government’s finances, and it's been revealed that spending has dropped. The country's still in an operating ...

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Agribusiness expert on Nestle pulling out of a global methane accord

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, prompting speculation. This follows other companies backing out of cli...

Sarina Gibbon: Tenancy Advisory Director on the new meth contamination rules set to impact rental properties

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tenants and landlords may soon have more powers to end an agreement over methamphetamine contamination. The Government is establishing clear standards...

Dr Anas Iqtait: Australia National University lecturer on Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first steps of proposed peace plan

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's confidence Israeli hostages will be released as early as this weekend, with Hamas and Israel today agreeing to the first phase of a peace plan...

Te Ururoa Flavell: former Te Pāti Māori co-leader on the party's planned political reset

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Te Pāti Māori's pledged to concentrate on policy - and listen more.  The party held its promised reset event at Parliament this afternoon, refl...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament getting temporarily suspended following public gallery haka

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oriini Kaipara is promising to use te Reo Māori as much as possible, as she launches her political life. The newly sworn-in Te Pati Māori MP present...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia welcoming Trump's new Gaza peace deal

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off the first phase of a peace framework for Gaza.  Mediators in Egypt have been over...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Breakers beating the Illawarra Hawks 117-88

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Breakers are on the board in their ANBL basketball campaign with a 117-88 win over the Hawks in Auckland. Guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright scored 2...

Fiona Hutton: Victoria University associate professor on the Drug Foundation's calls for drugs to be decriminalised

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing support for a call to decriminalise drugs in order to reduce harm. The Drug Foundation's released a report calling drug laws of the pa...

Scott Nixon: Sharesies Personal General Manager on Sharesies launching a new debit Mastercard

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharesies is launching its own debit card today and promising the new product will be a change from traditional card reward programmes. The micro-trad...

Sarah Helm: NZ Drug Foundation executive director on the new reports criticising New Zealand's drug laws

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says it has no intention of decriminalising drug use, despite a confronting new report.  The Drug Foundation paper suggest the Mis...

Gail Downey: UK correspondent reveals why UK China spying case was dropped

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Top British security officials will face questions over an aborted China spying case brought by its chief prosecutor, which collapsed as it is seeking...

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the 50bp OCR cut

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank today slashed the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent, prompting markets to make readjustments. This recent cut wasn't full priced ...

The Huddle: Does the latest poll result mean trouble for National?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues o...

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition convener on whether recent banking reforms are at risk

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASB recently agreed to pay $135.6 million to settle a class action for allegedly breaching the  Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. ANZ ha...

Alison Collins: Environment Ministry chief science advisor on the high number of Kiwi homes at risk of flooding

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A major new report is warning that more than 1000 seaside homes could suffer significant damage from extreme weather by 2060. And hundreds of thousand...

Full Show Podcast: 08 October 2025

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the Reserve Bank has pulled out the big guns and cut the offici...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Today's OCR cut comes better late than never

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good news - the Reserve Bank has finally done the thing many of us thought was necessary, and they've gone for a double cut in the OCR of 50 basis poi...

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby chief executive on why rugby unions are excluding R360 players from national team selection

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eight international rugby unions, including New Zealand, have warned players that they won't be eligible for high-level selection if they switch to th...

Todd Grace: Queenstown Airport chief operating officer on the airport being named as the best in the country

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Queenstown Airport is flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors. It's been named Large Airport of the Year at the national awards - with judges prais...

Ben Thomas: former National Party staffer on National dropping below 30 percent in new poll

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's claims a rebounding economy could propel National to another election win. But a former senior National staffer also says next year's election...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's 50 basis point OCR cut could go some way to getting our economy growing again. The Reserve Bank's slashed the cash rate to 2.5 percent. ANZ ha...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on what the latest OCR cut means for the economy

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent, despite acknowledging inflation is still above where they'd like it. Finance Minis...

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Donald Trump's recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Locking down a new trade deal is front of mind for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as he met for talks with US President Donald Trump.  Negot...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the 8 international rugby unions' statement on the Rugby 360 competition

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

R360 has reacted to the eight nations who have agreed to ban any players defecting to the rebel rugby competition. They've claimed this new league is ...

Julie Haggie: Transparency International NZ executive director on the Auckland VTNZ bribery scandal

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than 300 people are being made to re-sit their practical driving test - following fraud allegations at an Auckland VTNZ. Police and NZTA are look...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the police operation that unveiled 40,000 stolen UK phones

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK police say they've cracked down on an international gang suspected of  smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China over t...

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the state of New Zealand's trade deal with India

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trade Minister Todd McClay has confirmed trade negotiations with India are progressing - but there's still a ways to go. New Zealand and Indian trade ...

The Huddle: Do the local elections need an overhaul?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are we asking too much in local body elections?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We need to talk about why we're persisting with having so many local body politicians. We clearly have too many positions, don't we? I mean, just...

Full Show Podcast: 07 October 2025

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 7 October 2025, Palestine protestor Acacia O'Connor says she doesn't regret makin...

Mils Muliaina: former All Black talks new role on Auckland Business Chamber

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former All Black Mils Muliaina is set to trade rugby fields for the boardroom as he steps into his new role. He recently joined the Auckland Business ...

Scott Russell: Lawyer involved in class action lawsuit against major banks on ASB paying $135.6 million to settle suit

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASB has agreed to pay $135.6 million to settle a class action after it was accused of breaching its disclosure obligations under the Credit Contracts ...

David Walsh: NZ Post CEO on NZ Post cutting services back and closing post offices

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Post is moving to review its offerings amid a recent move to cut back on services. A new Government agreement will let it close almost 400...

Kevin Bryant: NZ Veterinary Association CEO on the rise in 'nasty' behaviour from pet owners over prices

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More vets across New Zealand are reporting a surge in poor behaviour from customers, particularly over billing. New reports claim staff in customer fa...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters reiterating calls for Gaza ceasefire

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Foreign Minister's reiterated his calls for a ceasefire in Gaza on the second anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.  Winston Peters address...

Acacia O'Connor: protester and actress on the recent property damage to Winston Peters' home

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A protester who shared Winston Peters' address on social media says she's only protested outside once.  Actress Acacia O'Connor has been criticis...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Croydon Park shooter appearing in court

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A man who allegedly sprayed up to 50 bullets on police in Sydney’s inner west has been charged with a string of offences. Artemios Mintzas, 60, alle...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the latest with the Dame Noeline Taurua saga

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Silver Ferns interim netball coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is adamant she has no ambitions for the permanent gig. She still wants the role to remain s...

Tony Hill: Canterbury District Commander on the proposed police restructure getting cancelled

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canterbury police will keep monitoring demand in rural areas, after shelving a proposed restructure. It would've replaced some permanent officers, wit...

Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the police cracking down on ongoing protests

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Government has announced the police will be given powers to put conditions on repeat protests. This follows last weekend's pro-Palestinian demo...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what recent weak US data means for the economy

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week saw the release of some weak economic data out of the US and it's got investors speculating. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explaine...

Kristy McKay: Air New Zealand Head of Regulatory Affairs on the Commerce Commission rejecting calls for inquiry into airports

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission has ruled out an inquiry into airport regulation, for now. Air New Zealand had written to the regulator, saying there was enou...

The Huddle: Can the Government address youth unemployment?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

Full Show Podcast: 06 October 2025

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 6 October 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Heather about the protesters...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Adrian Orr getting $416,000 after quitting Reserve Bank

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is in for a significant payday. He resigned in March, following a funding disagreement, with tensions between ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: These protesters are risking real goodwill to their cause

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On these protesters who've been harassing Winston and his neighbours - even as recently as last night - they really have to call this nonsense off. Tu...

Leah Gates: Auckland Business Chamber COO on the tough job market impacting young workers

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Auckland Business Chamber’s bracing for the new incentive to encourage more teens to join its youth employment programme. It uses its business n...

Dalene Gourley: tutor at LittleCooks on the new reports revealing Kiwi kids don't know how to cook

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New research reveals more Kiwi kids are losing out on learning key life skills, with cooking at the top of the list. 77 percent of parents say it's vi...

Winston Peters: Foreign Minister on the Government's bid to make protesting outside someone's home an offence

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People protesting the war in Gaza were back outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home last night.  Winston Peters says they stayed until about...

Jordan Dunn: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Whakaari-White Island coronial inquiry

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland courtroom has seen confronting footage of tourists running for their lives during the 2019 eruption of Whakaari-White Island. A coronial i...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's crackdown on young beneficiaries

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says the Government's resetting expectations for under-25s to not rely on the unemployment benefit. A $1,000 bonus is being introdu...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the arrest of the Croydon Park shooter

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 60-year-old man's been arrested in Sydney, after a gunman opened fire in the suburb of Croydon Park last night. At least one person was hit and seri...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on whether Dame Noeline Taurua will return to the Silver Ferns

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's no further movement on the Silver Ferns coaching saga front. Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline Taurua are stuck in mediation with no resolu...

Simon Speight: podiatrist on the increase in people losing toes, feet and legs to diabetes

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diabetes is costing record numbers of Kiwis toes, feet and legs. More than 1200 lower-limb amputations were performed last year alone. Those with type...

Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 October 2025, the Jewish Council says antisemitism has been normalised across th...

Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on the latest in the US Government shutdown

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A view mass layoffs are imminent as the US Federal Government shutdown nears its third day.  Democrats and Republicans failed to get their respec...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host ahead of the All Blacks v Wallabies test

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's an action packed weekend, with the final clashes of the Rugby Championship and the NRL Grand Final kicking off. Jason Pine joined Andrew Dickens ...

Jack Lilley: FinCap Senior Policy Advisor on Afterpay allowing users to use their service for groceries and fuel

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns are being raised now that people can put groceries and petrol on Afterpay.  The popular buy now, pay later scheme is allowing people to ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Harry bringing William and Kate into Daily Mail lawsuit

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Harry's legal battle against the Daily Mail continues, and he's dragged William and Kate into the mix. Harry is one of several public figures -...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the new media moguls looking to buy TikTok

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Move over Murdoch family - there's a new set of media moguls looking to make a name for themselves. Larry Ellison, founder of the software firm Oracle...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the flotilla stunt really help the people of Gaza?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I reckon we shouldn't panic too much on behalf of those three New Zealand citizens who've been intercepted by the Israeli military and the flotilla. O...

Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 October 2025, three New Zealand citizens have been arrested by the Israeli Def...

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on what's behind the increase in the price of wool

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wool prices have seen a significant rise this week, and there's a few key factors behind this development. Currently, wool prices are on the longest r...

Liam Napier: NZ Herald sports writer on the All Blacks squad picks for Australian clash in Perth

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A much-revamped All Blacks line-up will confront Australia in Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia. Injuries account for four of the...

The Huddle: What does Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties mean for Te Pāti Māori?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...

Meka Whaitiri: former Labour MP on Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties with Te Pāti Māori

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Questions have been raised over ructions within Te Pāti Māori. Toitū Te Tiriti - which led the large hikoi on Parliament last year - officially cut...

Karen Fifield: Wellington Zoo CEO on the death of Jane Goodall

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, who was credited with revolutionising the world's understanding of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91. She died...

A.D Leason: father of 18-year-old detained from intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla weighs in on situation

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The father of a New Zealander reportedly detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel says he spoke to his son last night. Eighteen year ...

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO hopeful the retailer can grow following recent net loss

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group's chief executive is confident he can turn the retail giant around.  It's reporting an annual net loss of $2.76 million dolla...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties with Te Pāti Māori

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change is afoot at Te Pāti Māori - as a prominent activist group has severed ties with the party. Toitū Te Tiriti spokesperson Eru Kapa-Kingi claim...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson looking to appeal her guilty verdict

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson plan to appeal her guilty verdicts. The 50-year-old has a life sentence with 33 years non-parole period f...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Tim Robinson's performance in the T20 series against Australia

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Robinson has capitalised on Rachin Ravindra's injury-enforced absence to post his maiden T20 international cricket century in New Zealand's openin...

Dr Jay Gong: UOA School of Pharmacy lecturer on the concerns tramadol could be getting over-prescribed

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns tramadol could be getting over-prescribed, with more patients being given the painkiller. Pharmac data shows more than 270,000 people...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Denmark banning all civilian drone flights ahead of EU summit

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Denmark will ban all civilian drone flights across the country over the coming days to ensure security as Copenhagen prepares to host a European Union...

Eyal Aharoni: property mogul says earthquake strengthening rule changes unlikely to slow down Wellington projects

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A property mogul developing some of Wellington’s most infamous quake-prone sites has voiced support for recent Government changes, but says these wo...

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Government's energy announcement

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government recently unveiled its highly-anticipated energy sector announcement and it's prompted good news for the energy companies. The share pri...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's what's so disappointing about the energy announcement

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you were looking forward to today to learn how the Government would rescue the country from the energy crisis we face, you are already disappointed...

Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the Energy Minister gets a grilling from Heather over the Gover...

Jon Duffy and Alan McDonald: Consumer NZ CEO and EMA Head of Advocacy on the Government's plan to address energy sector issues

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response. The country's largest powe...