Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director speaks ahead of upcoming doctors' strike
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The senior doctor's union is criticising Health New Zealand's decision to call in the Employment Relations Authority to sort out pay talks. Around 600...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the new Government package set to give schools more funding
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's more funding for schools to do jobs like painting and fixing gutters as part of a $413-million-dollar package in accelerated Government invest...
Dr Anas Iqtait: Australia National University lecturer on what recognising a Palestinian state means
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has offered clarification around what recognising Palestine as a state means, ahead of New Zealand's decision. Canada, the UK, and Au...
Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on whether New Zealand will move to recognise a Palestinian state
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's yet to finalise its position on recognising Palestine, despite recent moves by our key allies. Chris Luxon says Cabinet's expected to ma...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia recognising Palestinian statehood at the UN
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's joined the UK, Canada and others in recognising Palestinian statehood. Anthony Albanese says unified recognition is important - and three ...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson's career-best finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Formula One driver Liam Lawson continues to rev in the right direction. He's finished a career-best fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Red Bull's Ma...
Paul Spain: tech commentator on the Government's plan to roll out digital drivers’ licences
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There'll be no need to carry a physical drivers' licence with the Government's plan for digital alternatives. Digital Services Minister Judith Collins...
Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2025
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every...
Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: The GDP numbers are the fault of the Reserve Bank, not Nicola Willis
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is it that we are having a conversation today about whether Nicola Willis needs to quit her portfolio because of yesterday's shock GDP number? Thi...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on China's economy slowing due to slump in investment
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China's economy continues to slow down after months of decline, and retail sales and industrial production are at their lowest levels of the year.&nbs...
Steph Te Ohaere-Fox: Former Black Fern on the team's chances of claiming the Rugby World Cup
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada is the last obstacle between the Black Ferns and the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham. The teams will clash tomorrow morning for the third t...
The Huddle: Will the Black Ferns go all the way to win the world cup?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle: Sports commentator Andrew Gordon and One News sports reporter Kate Wells join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest spo...
Mike Kelly: NZ Parking Association Chairman discusses concern around predatory parking companies
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Concern over predatory parking companies after a man got a ticket for being in a park for eight seconds. Christchurch man Bailey Smith won his case in...
Toni Stewart: Corrections Chief Probation Officer on the rise in electronically-monitored bails
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rising number of people on electronically-monitored bail is being used to explain a surge in absconders. Figures released to Newstalk ZB through t...
Ruth Richardson: Former Finance Minister disagrees with calls for Nicola Willis to resign
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Richardson does not want to see Nicola Willis resign. But the Former Finance Minister is calling on the current Minister to take a chainsaw to ce...
Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis and New Zealand's GDP
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former finance minister Roger Douglas has called for current finance minister Nicola Willis to resign. He says that the decrease in the country’...
Nikki Chamberlain: Senior law lecturer discusses media suppression in Tom Phillips' case
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A law expert thinks an injunction suppressing key details in the Tom Phillips case will be difficult to keep in place. Media and authorities have been...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's ongoing visit to the UK
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and fly-pasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald Trump's attending a state ban...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve moving to cut interest rates
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time since December. It's a 0.25 point drop, much lower than US President Donald Tru...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers labelling ECan's nitrate emergency a political stunt
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federated Farmers has been quick to label Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency as a 'political stunt'. ECan recently car...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on what the latest GDP drop means for the economy
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GDP drop has sparked concern among experts, and it's prompted many to update their economic outlook. GDP's fallen 0.9 percent in the June quarter ...
The Huddle: Did Jimmy Kimmel deserve to get sacked?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following is...
Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 18 September 2025, the economy contracted much more sharply than anticipated in ...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The pressure's on the RBNZ to fix the economy - fast
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, I think it's fair to say that the GDP print has come in at something of a shock. The Reserve Bank was picking a contraction of 0.3 percent. The ...
Nick McDonnell: Global Head of Risk at Auror on the company trialling live facial recognition technology
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand-based security company Auror is set to start trialling live facial recognition technology. This latest development will alert retailers wh...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis says uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs drove down GDP in the June quarter. But the Finance Minister admits has admitted she was su...
Nick Bewley: sports commentator on the outrage over Crusaders season ticket prices going up
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. The memberships cover...
Greg Murphy: Kiwi motorsport driver on Tesla launching its Full Self-Driving service in New Zealand
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla today announced its Full Self-Driving (FSD) service has now been activated in New Zealand and Australia. Both countries are the first right-hand...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the recent GDP figures showing the economy's contracted
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's on the defensive, after the latest sharp drop in GDP. The economy's contracted 0.9 percent in the June quarter - far more than anyone...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent speaks ahead of Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet with Donald Trump soon, off the back of his visit to the Pacific. This follows Albanese’s failure to ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Crusaders fans voicing outrages over new ticket prices
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crusaders fans have voiced concerns after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. The memberships cover th...
Dr Suzanne Manning: National Council of Women of New Zealand President on the latest survey results about gender equality
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly half of Kiwis think equality has already been achieved. And 1 in 3 young men think equality has gone too far. These results come from the...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with King Charles
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for his much-anticipated state visit. He's being welcomed by King Charles at Windsor Castle, and...
The Huddle: Do citizenship laws need an overhaul?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, political commentator and lawyer Liam Hehir and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion abo...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on building industry associations potentially taking on the liability for defective work
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised questions about what this co...
Vincent Holloway: Brooksfield Homes managing director unveils planned housing project for Auckland
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch-headquartered Brooksfield Homes is looking to bring a new style of townhouse to Auckland. Reports claim the company's planned eight...
Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 September 2025, Oscar nominated Kiwi actress Keisha Castle-Hughes tells Heat...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Rawiri Waititi's entitled to answer questions in Māori if he wants to
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So, Shanan Halbert from the Māori Party doesn't like the fact that Rawiri Waititi answered all his media questions about Takuta Ferris in te reo Māo...
Tiki Taane: Kiwi musician on the growing number of Kiwi artists boycotting Spotify
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of New Zealand's biggest musicians are boycotting Spotify and ditching the platform amid accusations of exploitation. Tiki Taane and The Bats are...
Al Gillespie: Waikato University law professor on whether judges will be required to hand back more gang patches
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There could be more cases of judges handing back seized gang patches to gang members convicted of wearing them in public. Law professor Al Gille...
Keisha Castle-Hughes: Kiwi actress gets behind bid to change citizenship access for Māori born overseas
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Keisha Castle-Hughes is getting behind a push to change citizenship access for Māori born overseas. The Waitangi Tribunal's considering...
John Battersby: Security analyst on the Chinese Embassy accusing NZ spies of harassment
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A security analyst's surprised the Chinese Embassy is taking such issue to one of its citizens being searched. It says a Chinese citizen was subject t...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent ahead of the GDP figures coming out
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New GDP figures are set to be unveiled tomorrow, and there's concerns from experts that the economy is struggling. The upcoming GDP data is projected ...
Charles Feldman: US correspondent on Charlie Kirk's murder accused making first court appearance
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Kirk's murder accused allegedly told his roommate about the fatal shooting. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is facing seven charges including aggra...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Cam Roigard returning from injuries to play for NPC
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The return of Cam Roigard from a foot fracture headlines 13 players released by the All Blacks to NPC duty this weekend. Roigard hasn't played since t...
Robert Lacey: British historian and biographer on Donald Trump's state visit to the UK
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has landed in the UK for his second state visit. The US president and the first lady, Melania Trump, were greeted UK Foreign Secretary Yv...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's impending visit to the UK
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump is set to make his second state visit to the UK, and he's due to arrive in a matter of hours. Trump is expected to visit Win...
The Huddle: Should the Government be worried following recent poll?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&n...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers claiming Environment Southland is creating extra stress for farmers
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers has raised concerns over Environment Southland’s 'heavy-handed' approach to compliance. Herrick says ...
Gary Petley: South Waikato mayor on Carter Holt Harvey looking to close Tokoroa manufacturing plant
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concern South Waikato's Tokoroa is facing another factory closure, with more than 100 jobs on the chopping block. Carter Holt Harvey is lookin...
Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on Wattie's encouraging consumers to buy NZ-grown peaches
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The influence of the New Zealand-made label appears to be decreasing as more consumers prioritise price. Wattie's is ending some of its contract...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does buying NZ-made ever work?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First of all, can I start by offering an apology to TVNZ? I gave them a bit of grief last night for starting the news bulletin with the peaches, ...
Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 16 September 2025, Labour leader Chris Hipkins on a new poll that shows just how ...
Te Ururoa Flavell: former Te Pāti Māori co-leader on Tākuta Ferris’ controversial comments
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former Māori Party leader says he can't make sense of MP Tākuta Ferris' controversial race comments. Ferris posted a photo of Labour volunteers st...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the new RNZ-Reid Research poll showing more people blaming the current Govt for the state of the economy
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says Kiwis are starting to see things are going backwards under the current Government. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals ...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu mayor on the petition to save Chateau Tongariro
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruapehu's mayor is hoping to reach out to investors to save the historic Chateau Tongariro. A petition with over 15,000 signatures was presented to MP...
Cam Mitchell: Athletics NZ chief executive on Geordie Beamish making history in 3000m steeplechase
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metres steeplechase at the world championships in Tokyo, making history in New Zealand track. He's the first Ki...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government introducing the Adoption Amendment Bill under urgency
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders will no longer be able to look to adopt children from overseas and bring them home from this week. The Government's Adoption Amen...
Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to Papua New Guinea
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and Papua New Guinea will agree to defend each other in the event of a military attack as part of a new defence agreement set to be signed. ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the debate over whether more events should be hosted at Eden Park
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's division among Aucklanders over whether more events should take place at Eden Park. The Government's set to review the current regulations imp...
Dr Barbara Sumner: adoption researcher calls for additional changes to adoption laws
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing pleas for broader changes to adoption laws before an international ban lifts. The Government's looking to suspend some internati...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case refusing police interview
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has refused to be interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives before his release. Christian Bru...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the latest economic data revealing things are still shrinking
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data suggests New Zealand's economic turmoil is far from over. New economic data from Stats NZ prompted BNZ to increase its estimate of the size o...
Jason Paris: One NZ CEO on the new service designed to show mobile outages in real time
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new service has been launched that's designed to show mobile network outages in real time. The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spar...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses protesters chained outside her electorate office
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis has responded to protesters chained to the outside of her Johnsonville electorate office. The group of Christian leaders want an urgent ...
Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 September 2025, Health NZ is backtracking its 24/7 visitor policy after a huge ...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The All Blacks may have picked the wrong captain
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we sure that Scott Barrett should be the captain? This is the thing that I've been thinking about for the last two weeks watching the games, it's ...
The Huddle: Do we need the Eden Park investigation?
15 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...
Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the Government looking into changing the rules so more concerts can be hosted
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting ...
Mel McKenzie: Anglican Priest on the group of Christian leaders protesting the Government's Gaza response
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group of Christian leaders who have chained themselves to Nicola Willis' Johnsonville electorate office are vowing to stay there overnight. They wan...
Al Dietschin: New Zealand Nurses Organisation delegate on Health NZ reviewing hospital visiting hours expansion
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relief from the nurses union over Health New Zealand's decision to review a hospital visitor hours expansion. The agency was intending to introd...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government looking to bring more events to New Zealand
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's running its eyes over rules for big events at Eden Park - hoping to attract more money to Auckland. Prime Minister Chris Luxon ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government pledging to spend $12 billion on expanding AUKUS
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government is set to pour $12 billion into a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility in Western Australia in a bid to speed up the de...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks getting defeated by the Springboks in Wellington
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi rugby fans are speculating about what's changed after the All Blacks got trounced in their second test against South Africa. The 43-10 result in ...
Jacksen Love: Flamingo co-founder on the increase in e-scooter accidents
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ACC claims for e-scooter injuries have almost doubled since 2020, with the number expected to continue increasing. They cost taxpayers almost $14.5 mi...
Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 12 September 2025, the big protest across the Harbour Bridge in Auckland has been ...
Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: The police did the right thing by agreeing to the bridge march
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weather aside, I actually think police did do the right thing saying yes to that march taking place across the harbour Bridge, which will now not take...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses who will be the next Japanese Prime Minister
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the resignation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, candidates have begun stepping forward to take his place. In the run...
Hanyani Shimange: Former Springbok and Supersport journalist shares South Africa’s side of this weekend’s clash
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The second All Blacks Springboks game tomorrow night's happening in Wellington. The All Blacks have made 6 changes to the starting side after th...
The Huddle: Can the All Blacks make it a 2 for 2 over the Springboks?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle: Rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh and sports journalist Nikki Styris join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports ne...
Travis Mackay: Quicksand Limited Director says gold mining operation will use 'non-destructive' methods
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington company wants to prospect for gold near a nature reserve. A local family has applied for permits to explore for gold and other minerals d...
Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President discusses upcoming teacher strikes following rejected pay rise
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Public Service Commissioner says teachers are putting themselves ahead of students as they again vote to strike. Brian Roche says the pay of...
Stefan Sagar: Acting Waitemata District Commander on Auckland Harbour bridge protest change
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police say protest organisers made the right call, by postponing tomorrow's Auckland Harbour Bridge protest due to weather. Southbound lanes wer...
Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on the Cook Island's deadlocked deal
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pacific Islands Forum wraps up in Honiara - and the standoff with the Cook Islands remains unresolved. Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan th...
Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent gives latest updates on fallout after Charlie Kirk's death
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is causing deep divide. He was shot while speaking at an event at a Utah University and lat...
Maurice Williamson: Auckland Councillor discusses police intervention on Harbour Bridge closure for pro-Palestine protest
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration over claims police overruled the Transport Agency by allowing tomorrow's pro-Palestine march to take place on the Auckland Harbour Bridge....
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the growing calls for UK ambassador Peter Mandelson to be sacked
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
British Labour MPs are breaking ranks to call for Lord Peter Mandelson to be sacked over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Sir Keir Starmer is facing growi...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the rise in global retail giants moving into New Zealand
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few years, more international retail giants have moved to establish themselves in New Zealand. Costco opened its first store in West Auc...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on foresters voicing regret over carbon farming
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some foresters are starting to regret rushing into carbon credit farming, according to new reports from the Forestry Owners Association. Chief executi...
The Huddle: Does Stuart Nash have a real future within New Zealand First?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor on ACT proposing to remove voting rights from unelected council members
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ACT Party is looking to roll out some new policies as the local elections draw closer. One key proposal involves scrapping voting rights for unele...
Wallace Sititi: All Black speaks ahead of second South Africa test in Wellington
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form in naming his squad of 23 for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the Springboks in Wellingt...
Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 11 September 2025, US political figure Charlie Kirk has been shot dead and his k...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should Dame Noeline Taurua bother coming back to the Ferns?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, I wonder how those netball players who complained about Dame Noeline feel today, because what they've done has probably, let's be honest, ended ...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the new secondary school subjects included in the recent curriculum refresh
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior secondary school students will be able to learn about and use generative artificial intelligence in a range of subjects. The Government's unvei...
Vicki Pratt: Whangamōmona Hotel owner on the paranormal investigators investigating the establishment
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group of paranormal investigators are set to look for ghosts at the historic Whangamōmona Hotel. Paranormal Researchers NZ will send team members t...
Laura Langman: former Silver Fern expresses disappointment over Dame Noeline Taurua removal
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Silver Fern Laura Langman has expressed shock and disappointment over the shock decision to stand down coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Netball New Z...
Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on the ongoing manhunt after the assassination of Charlie Kirk
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US is on edge after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed today. The Donald Trump ally died after being shot in the neck at a campus...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Stuart Nash resigning after controversial comments
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Labour Cabinet Minister turned NZ First supporter, Stuart Nash, has quit his job after a comment about women. RNZ reports Nash has resigned fro...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the EU looking to follow Australia's lead on teen social media ban
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The European Commission is looking into introducing age restrictions for social media use. This follows Australia's example, where teenagers under 16 ...