Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
The Huddle: Does the Government's energy announcement go far enough?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the ...
Nic Russell: former friend to Nigel Latta pays tribute to deceased psychologist and author
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Latta's being remembered for his sage parenting advice. The clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster died yesterday - aged 58 - after being...
Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP says Auckland University should pay back students who took Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ACT says Auckland University should pay back thousands of students who did compulsory Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori courses. The university's se...
Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's new energy sector announcement
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up - rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers. Instead, it'll...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new announcement concerning the energy sector
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More Government cash for the three Crown-controlled gentailers. That's the biggest change to come from today's energy announcement - alongside plans f...
Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on the congressional deadlock impacting US Government
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A congressional deadlock's shut down the US Government. Congress failed to pass last-ditch attempts to extend federal funding failed, with Democ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns gearing up for Women's ODI Cricket World Cup
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The White Ferns' ODI Cricket World Cup campaign gets underway tonight as they confront defending champions Australia in Indore. Central Hinds’ Flora...
Megan Stiffler: Fire and Emergency NZ Deputy National Commander addresses claims new fire trucks can't hold safety gear
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fire and Emergency's new trucks don't have enough space for firefighter gear. It has spent millions of dollars on the 28 vehicles, but crews say...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance case being released
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Brueckner, a suspect linked to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been released from prison - and he's calling for the 'witch hunt' a...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank keeping rates on hold
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold at at 3.6 percent. The RBA's Governor, Michele Bullock, says Australia is in a 'd...
Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on Fonterra hitting the road to sell off consumer brands
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's making the case to shareholders in a bid to sell off its iconic brands. French dairy giant Lactalis has agreed to pay $4.2 billion for the ...
The Huddle: Do we think Trump's Gaza peace plan will work?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye joined in on a discussion about...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to talk about how the Reserve Bank stuffed up
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now, we need to talk about the Reserve Bank's excuses for how it completely stuffed up its job and let inflation get away on it during Covid. We spoke...
Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 September 2025, former Tony Blair adviser John Mcternan speaks to Heather abou...
Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development Association President on Trump's threat to impose 100 percent tariff on movies produced outside US
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a feeling Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on any and all movies made outside the United States is unworkable. The US pres...
Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions President on the Government's upcoming announcement on energy sector reform
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CTU's head says excessive dividends for shareholders are stopping power companies investing more in generation. The union says the partially...
Shelly Warwick: NZ Equestrian Advocacy Network chair on horse riders lodging a complaint with NZTA over road access
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Horse riders in the lower North Island have raised concerns over safe road access. A shared path along the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway - a pro...
Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa spokesperson voices concerns with the Government's progress towards health targets
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns the figures given on Government health targets don't give the whole picture. Numbers on cancer treatment access, childhood immunisati...
John McTernan: former Political Secretary to Tony Blair on Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new 20-point-plan to end the war in Gaza - and one former British Prime Minister is set to play a key role. I...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump's US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's pressure on Hamas to agree to a US-led Gaza peace plan. The proposed deal includes ending the war, returning hostages, and pulling out I...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Emirati retail giant LuLu Hypermarket being invited to set up in Australia
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently confirmed he invited LuLu Hypermarket to set up in Australia while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. Th...
Nick Bewley: sports commentator on the prospect of New Zealand entering the Big Bash T20 league
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's cautious optimism within the Black Caps about the prospect of a New Zealand team in cricket's Big Bash T20 league. NZ Cricket are investigatin...
Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on Kāinga Ora selling off the Dixon Street Flats
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kāinga Ora is under fire after Wellington's Dixon Street Flats were re-sold for almost triple the price. The Government housing agency initially sold...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Eurovision organisers holding a vote to determine whether Israel can participate
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year. The Euro...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Synlait selling their Pokeno plant for $307 million
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait has confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pōkeno to US company, Abbott. The infant-formula company is selling the site and related...
Leonie Freeman: Property Institute CEO weighs in on new earthquake-based building rules
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government recently confirmed they were going to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings - a move welcomed by property owners and bu...
The Huddle: Did the Government make the right decision to not recognise a Palestinian state?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 September 2025, Building Minister Chris Penk reveals how his huge overhaul of e...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston Peters made the brave choice this weekend
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can I just come to the defence of Winston Peters for a minute? Winston has been labelled a coward for the position that he took on Palestine on Saturd...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's decision to not recognise Palestine
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, the Government confirmed it wouldn't recognise Palestinian statehood - for the time being. Winston Peters made the announcement at t...
Rudd Hughes: Workers First Union spokesperson addresses claims New World workers banned from water at checkouts
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New World worker's taken to social media to complain about an incoming water bottle ban. A Reddit user made a post stating their store's banni...
Sir Gordon Tietjens: Former All Blacks Sevens coach on Grace Nweke calling for Dame Noeline Taurua’s return to the Ferns
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dame Noeline Taurua coaching saga could be near an end after the Silver Ferns wrapped up their series against South Africa 3-nil. Game-day captain...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader voices disappointment with the Government's refusal to recognise a Palestinian state
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been quick to confirm his party would recognise Palestine as a state if Labour leads the Government after next year’...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government's overhaul impacting quake-prone buildings
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A shake-up to the quake-prone building standards could be a reprieve for iconic properties facing large retrofit bills. The Government's loosening the...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters confirming New Zealand won't recognise a Palestinian state
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says New Zealand remains committed to the peace process in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has told the UN our Gov...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Optus outage that impacted triple-0 calls
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian telco giant Optus is investigating another network outage that led to nine failed triple-0 calls on the NSW south coast. Optus has is...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Europe retaining the Ryder Cup
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
United States golf captain Keegan Bradley has taken full responsibility for his side's Ryder Cup defeat to Team Europe. Team USA threatened the greate...
Chris Finlayson: former Treaty Negotiations Minister on the Government's plan to remove tikanga from court rulings
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's open to legislating to over-rule court decisions on incorporating tikanga Māori. That's from the Prime Minister - echoing comments l...
Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2025
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 26 September 2025, police have revealed they came across Tom Phillips and his miss...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on Trump's Tiktok deal with China
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump announced an acquisition of social media platform Tiktok - a platform that is owned by Chinese software company ByteDance. T...
Tim Horan: Former Wallaby discusses Australia's chances of taking home the Bledisloe Cup
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bledisloe Cup is back for another year, as the All Blacks face the Wallabies this weekend at Eden Park. The All Blacks need 8 more points to...
The Huddle: Can the Wallabies conquer the fortress?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle: Host of Sky's Aotearoa Rugby podcast Ross Carl and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest sp...
Dame Kerry Prendergast: Former Mayor of Wellington talks about confidential documents being bought at dump sale
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former Wellington City Mayor has met with the Council CEO after her private papers were among confidential documents found in a desk bought from a d...
Chris Bishop: Sports minister hopes New Zealand's sporting success could lead to economic growth.
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's sporting success could lead to economic growth. The government's launched a Sport Diplomacy Strategy paper today with the goal of ...
Lance Burdett: Former police negotiator discusses handling of Tom Phillips case
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former police negotiator says police would have had to take a balanced approach to finding Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Th...
Azaria Howell: Senior political correspondent discusses Government's upcoming energy sector announcement
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government is expected to make a major announcement on the energy sector next week. This announcement comes as more and more Kiwis are calling for...
Graeme Edgeler: Constitutional lawyer says late enrolments aren't the reason for a slow election vote count.
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late enrolments aren't the reason for a slow election vote count. That's according to constitutional lawyer Graeme Edgeler, who agrees with comm...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham potentially challenging Keir Starmer to become prime minister
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's rumours in the UK a new competitor could challenging Keir Starmer to become the Prime Minister. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester,...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting an improved financial result
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's economy has been shrinking, but our largest company has seen profits surge. Fonterra's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating p...
The Huddle: Can we really regulate the political views of schoolkids?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...
Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers telecommunications spokesperson on the connection crisis impacting farmers
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than one-third of farmers say their mobile coverage has gotten worse over the past year - and it's negatively impacting their work environment an...
Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 25 September 2025, Fonterra has delivered one of its best results ever. Chief Ex...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Aren't children allowed their own political views?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So the teacher's union is warning about a rising tide of extremism in our schools. I've read the story - what's the actual problem? That's what I'm tr...
Nick Wilson: Otago University senior researcher on the number of Kiwis calling for the Govt to prepare for the end of the world
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey has revealed a significant number of Kiwis want the Government to prepare for catastrophic events that could bring about the end of the w...
Jillaine Heather: Free Speech Union CEO on the rise of school-aged boys spreading 'extremism'
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing push-back on the idea that children should be censored at school, as extremism spreads. PPTA members are seeing misogyny spread throug...
Tamati Ellison: All Blacks assistant coach speaks ahead of All Blacks v Wallabies clash
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are hoping to turn their luck around following their worst-ever defeat to South Africa. Ahead of their Eden Park clash against the Wall...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on oil and gas exploration applications reopening
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oil and gas exploration applications have reopened for the first time since the 2018 ban. Companies can now apply for new prospecting and exploration ...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO reveals how strong result could lead to lower butter prices
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's CEO says cheaper butter prices could be on the horizon. The dairy co-op's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit and ...
Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the investigation into National MP Carl Bates
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An inquiry's being held into whether the MP for Whanganui has complied with his obligations to declare interests. National's Carl Bates didn't disclos...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Albanese and Trump meeting in New York
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump came face-to-face in New York - and locked in plans for a formal meeting in Washington for October. Albanese posted ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the line-up changes ahead of the All Blacks v Wallabies test
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ardie Savea will stand in as All Blacks captain this weekend, with Scott Barrett ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Barrett's replaced by Fabian Holl...
Mike van de Elzen: chef and host of Eat Well for Less on the number of Kiwis cutting back on fruit and veg due to cost of living
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half of New Zealanders are cutting back on fruit and vegetables as the cost of living rises. A Ministry of Social Development report reveals nea...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on London's mayor rejecting criticisms made by Donald Trump
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump recently made the claim that London wanted to 'go to sharia law' under its 'terrible mayor', Sadiq Khan - a claim the mayor'...
Mark Callander: 2degrees CEO on the company's net loss of $18.2 million for 2025
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Telco provider 2degrees made a net loss attributable to shareholders of $18.2 million for the 2025 financial year. Despite this, operating earnings an...
The Huddle: What do the Mood of the Boardroom survey results mean for the Government?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the...
Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2025
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 24 September 2025, first we got Ikea and now we get a Swedish Reserve Bank Gove...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can Anna Breman turn the economy around?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Swedes do central banking a little different to us, and I reckon it's good news we've got a Swede in charge. Riksbank - their RBNZ equivalent - is...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the tech companies catching the attention of investors
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI and technology stocks are continuing to have a significant presence in the market - but which companies are leading the charge? Broadcom and Oracle...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury issuing a warning about New Zealand's public finances
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury has raised the alarm over the state of New Zealand's public finances as part of its long-term fiscal forecast. Record levels of Government sp...
Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the open letter urging Govt to rethink surcharge ban
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister is not sharing the same fears as retailers over the surcharge ban. Scott Simpson says the legislation banni...
Megan Dimozantos: Federated Mountain Clubs president on DoC trialling paid parking at Aoraki/Mount Cook
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visitors will have to pay $5 an hour to park at Aoraki/Mt Cook as part of a parking trial set to be carried out this summer. Fees will include a day r...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the search for new Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three hundred potential candidates were identified in the hunt for our new Reserve Bank Governor. The role has gone to Anna Breman, who was the First ...
Shane Henderson: Auckland Councillor on the housing density plan set to go ahead following council debate
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new housing density plan is going ahead following a heated Auckland Council debate. The plan which allows more housing near transport hubs and fewer...
Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government revealing the new Reserve Bank Governor
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Reserve Bank Governor is pledging to build trust and credibility. Sweden's Anna Breman has been announced to lead the central bank, taki...
Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on President Donald Trump taking aim at climate change and immigration policies in UN speech
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump lashed out at the world on climate change and immigration while addressing the UN's General Assembly. With a MAGA style rally speech, Trum...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on whether the Silver Ferns are adjusting to Dame Noeline Taurua's absence
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midcourter Kimiora Poi believes the Silver Ferns are only just starting to feel like their old selves heading into the second test against South Afric...
Dr Kerryn Symons: Roche New Zealand Country Medical Director on the latest Pharmac funding proposal
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's hoped Pharmac's latest funding proposal will save hospitals and patients valuable time. It's looking at funding five new medicines - for breast c...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sarah Ferguson being dropped from multiple charities over Epstein email
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seven charities have dropped the Sarah Ferguson as a patron, after an email from 2011 emerged in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her 'su...
Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2025
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd September 2025, Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Veld...
Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner reveals retailers' use of shoplifters' images may breach privacy law
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Privacy Commissioner has issued a warning for retailers who aim to publicly shame shoplifters. The Commissioner says businesses posting CCTV foota...
The Huddle: Do we think NZ will recognise Palestinian statehood?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer Brigitte Morten and AUT chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and mo...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers offering an alternative to Alliance Group's Dawn Meats offer
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group of Southland farmers say there is a way to profitability for Alliance Group without selling off 65 percent of the co-op. Alliance shareholders...
Paul Mackay: Business NZ employment specialist on the Government's changes to sick and annual leave
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business NZ says the Government's making workers leave simpler and more cost-effective. It's announced a new hours-based annual and sick leave accrual...
Omar Awadallah: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine on New Zealand staying tight-lipped on Palestine
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Palestine's Deputy Foreign Minister has shared his view on what it means to recognise a Palestinian state. Foreign Minister Winston Peters will announ...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Winston Peters is beating the predictable immigration drum
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winston’s back, banging the trusty old immigration drum. Election next year, so no surprises there. Nor should there be any surprise that National’...
Shane Jones: NZ First deputy leader criticises the Government's plan to allow more migrant workers to get fast-tracked residency
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand First is slamming the Government's latest immigration move - allowing more migrant workers to get a fast-tracked residency. The Government...
Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Auckland mum Hakyung Lee being found guilty of killing her children
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A guilty verdict for the Auckland woman charged with murdering her children and leaving their bodies in suitcases. Hakyung Lee killed her eight ...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the Government's changes to the Holidays Act
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's hopes new changes around leave entitlements will mean employers can focus on their core business. The Government has announced a new hours-bas...
Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government promising to confirm a new Reserve Bank Governor
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speculation is building on who'll be the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Government is due to make an announcement tomorrow. A source has t...
Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese getting snubbed by Donald Trump
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has accused Australia and other Western countries of 'rewarding Hamas' - and Anthony Albanese's hopes of a meeting with the US President ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kiwi footballers being targeted by international match fixers
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's national football league has attracted the attention of offshore gamblers, prompting concern among experts. Recent figures show that $21...
Dane Dougan: Autism NZ chief executive on Trump claiming there's a link between pain relief and autism
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The head of Autism New Zealand has voiced concerns with the latest claims out of the Trump administration. US President Donald Trump made claims...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the cyber attacks impacting major European airports
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some airports are handling cyber chaos better than others, as technical issues at major European airports continue for a third day. Dozens of flights ...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the GDP drop
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's GDP data prompted disappointment from many - but how did the markets react? GDP figures show a worse dip in the economy than economists an...
Richard Tacon: BT Mining chief executive on the company's new deal with Genesis Energy
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Genesis Energy has struck a two-year deal with New Zealand mining company BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of coal to its Huntly Power Station. The ...
The Huddle: Can the Government win the economy narrative back?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2025
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 22 September 2025, Australia, the UK and Canada have officially recognised the sta...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Fast track isn't fast enough
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So fast track has a problem - it's not fast enough. Eight months in, only two projects have been approved. The mining in Taranaki is still underg...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising a significant boost to the construction sector
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis says there's been a clear message to all ministers - we don't want the billions recently allocated for infrastructure sitting in Governm...
Andrew Scott-Howman: NZ Professional Footballers Association general counsel on NZ's national football league attracting offshore betting
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's national football league has attracted the attention of offshore gamblers, raising alarm among sport integrity experts. New data shows &...