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Brent Eccles and Steve Armitage: Eccles Entertainment founder and Hospitality NZ chief executive on how we can bring more major events to NZ

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Luxon recently claimed he wants a constant flow of events to draw in international guests in order to stimulate the economy. This...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Peeni is harming Labour's chances at government

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seems to me that Peeni Henare's shenanigans in the by-election right now is exactly the kind of thing that Labour has to knock on the head, quick smar...

Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2025

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 22 August 2025, Fonterra's agreed to one of the biggest ever deals in NZ business ...

Peter Lewis: Asian Correspondent on what China stands to gain from Trump-Putin meetings

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Trump and Russian President Putin have been deadlocked in negotiations around the war in Ukraine, leaving space for China to benefit from...

David Kirk: NZ Rugby Chair on the new SkyTV and TVNZ rugby broadcasting deal

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SkyTV is set to broadcast every All Blacks’ game for the next 5 years, and TVNZ will broadcast all 93 of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) ...

The Huddle: What does Sky's new broadcasting deal mean for viewers?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on the Huddle, sports reporter Nathan Limm and sports journalist Lavina Good join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news.&n...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent discusses stricter safety measures in Australian childcare centres

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's introducing stricter measures across its childcare centres in efforts to better protect young children.  CCTV cameras will be trialle...

Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Netanyahu’s comments about New Zealand supporting Palestine

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Netanyahu has called a number of western nations – including New Zealand – ‘shameful’ for their support of Palestine.  These com...

Todd Stephenson: Finance and Expenditure committee member says barriers need to be lowered for foreign banks

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parliament's finance and expenditure committee released the findings of its banking inquiry today, making 19 recommendations - 14 of which have cross-...

Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent discusses Eric Menendez’s rejected parole request

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Menendez has been denied parole 36 years after he confessed to killing his parents.  He and his brother Lyle were sentenced to life in priso...

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive confident farmers will support $3.8billion brand sales

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra is confident farmers will vote to sell major brands like Anchor and Mainland.   It's reached a deal to sell its consumer and associated ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Europe asking Trump to deploy US fighter jets to protect Ukraine

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Europe is calling on US President Donald Trump to deploy fighter jets in Romania in order to protect Ukraine, according to new reports. Military leade...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the success of Tencent

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While experts are weighing up the results of US-based tech giants, one Chinese company is dominating markets. Tencent is a Chinese multinational techn...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting the farmgate milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra has increased its farmgate milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season to $10.15 per kg of milksolids from $10.00/kg, and has narrowed its for...

The Huddle: Do we need to appreciate what we have here?

21 Aug 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! D...

Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2025

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 21 August 2025, no more embarrassing plane-breakdowns! Defence Minister Judith C...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Richard Chambers just reminded us of how good we have it here

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm gonna say thank you to the Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers, for maybe reminding us to be grateful for what we have. He gave an interview to ...

Jason Walbridge: SkyCity CEO on the company's 42 percent profit drop

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SkyCity is pushing forward with a new capital raise, after confirming a significant drop in profit. Underlying profit's plummeted 42 percent, accordin...

David Seymour: ACT leader says the Government's not cutting as many costs as his party would

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ACT leader has promised less spending and fewer public servants. It comes after numerous redundancies in the public sector, following calls for ef...

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the Government's plan to purchase new planes and helicopters for the NZDF

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Defence Minister says it's important for New Zealand to have the right equipment as the Government unveils its newest defence spend. The Governmen...

Tim King: Tasman District mayor on the impact of the proposed Eves Valley Sawmill closure

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's belief the job losses at the Eves Valley Sawmill will have a significant impact on the area.  Manufacturing company Carter Holt Harvey is...

Jordan Boyle: employment lawyer on the House passing new pay transparency laws

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Workers are now able to speak freely about their salaries, and it's got experts speculating about what this means for Kiwis. The House passed a new la...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government unveiling their latest multi-billion dollar defence spend

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's speaking about the importance of deterring threats, as it confirms a multi-billion dollar defence spend. It's investing $2.7 billion ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Israeli PM Netanyahu launching criticism at Albanese

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions between Israel and other nations have escalated, with Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Australia's Anthony Albanese of 'betrayal'. Australia is st...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC women’s team starting in the 2027/28 A-League season

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The entry of Auckland FC into the women’s A-League competition has been delayed for two years. It was confirmed on Thursday by the Australian Profes...

Stacey Penn: victim of Auckland pitbull attack speaks after Michael Hill store incident

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A pitbull launched itself from a moving vehicle and stormed into an Auckland jewellery store, injuring an employee during the incident. Auckland Counc...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation jumping to 3.8 percent

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK inflation figure rises in data just released, and it's prompted concerns among experts. The 3.8 percent rise in inflation over the 12 months to Jul...

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

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points to three percent today, but the markets still saw some surprises. Today's cut was divisive, with 2 of ...

The Huddle: Should Nicola Willis be worried?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr proven right?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The longer that this economic funk that we find ourselves in goes on, the more that Jarrod Kerr of Kiwibank is being proven right, isn't he? And we ha...

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2025

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 August 2025, acting Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby speaks to Heath...

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company reporting a significant fall in profit

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spark has reported another big fall in profit, with reported net profit down 17.7 percent to $260 million - or a 33.6 percent fall to $227 million, ad...

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a multi-million dollar net loss

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building has confirmed a new focus on building materials. The construction giant's announced a net loss of $419 million for the past year, co...

Nathan Watt: NZ Wool Services trading manager on wool from NZ farms getting used for US Open tennis balls

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand wool can be found in clothing and people's homes - but it's set to be bouncing around the courts of the next US Open. Tennis balls made wi...

Winston Peters: Foreign Minister reveals why he didn't recall Trevor Mallard sooner

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Foreign Minister's defending recalling Trevor Mallard as Ambassador to Ireland now, and not 18 months ago.  The previous Government appointed...

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on secondary school teachers going on strike

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Secondary teachers aren't backing down from their fight for better pay. Thousands of teachers walked off the job today and picketed across the country...

Christian Hawkesby: acting Reserve Bank Governor says there's reasons to be positive following latest OCR cut

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's cautious optimism from the Reserve Bank Governor after cutting the OCR by 25 basis points this afternoon. Christian Hawkesby says the economy'...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is signalling further OCR cuts, but making no promises. It's slashed the cash rate 25 basis points today, to 3 percent. Newstalk ZB s...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the White House claiming plans are under way for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The White House is claiming plans are well underway for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin's and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Sox 'seeking advice' after Venezuela’s Softball World Cup champion pitcher fails doping test

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The champions of last month's Softball World Cup are under a doping cloud, after Venezuela pitcher Maiker Pimentel returned a positive drug test. Pime...

Jody Bews-Hair: NZ Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Trustee calls for an end to insurance discrimination in healthcare

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two New Zealanders who took drastic steps to prevent deadly hereditary cancers recently informed Parliament that insurance discrimination is stopping ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the London pub adding an extra service charge to all drinks

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Waterloo-based pub has raised eyebrows among Londoners after it introduced an extra service charge for all purchases.  Drinkers at the pub will...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the OCR tomorrow, according to new reports. The OCR is currently sitting at 3.25 percent and the major bank...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan to bring back live animal exports

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet. The Labour gove...

The Huddle: What did we make of the big meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and former Labour MP Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - a...

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2025

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Donald Trump's big meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky and seven Euro...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's good that Trevor Mallard's coming home

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So here's a little bit of happy news for anyone still feeling injustice over the petty way that Trevor Mallard turned the sprinklers on the Parliament...

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company's recent drop in profitability

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury Energy's earnings have fallen on the back of weaker renewable electricity generation, and its bottom-line profit has taken a hit. The company'...

Gareth Morgan: former economist and investment manager responds to investment scam deepfake

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former economist and investment manager Gareth Morgan was caught off-guard by an AI deepfake using his voice and likeness, and he's warned people to b...

Gordon Adams: American University foreign policy expert on whether Trump can deliver peace in Ukraine

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A foreign policy expert says it's not clear if Donald Trump can deliver peace in Ukraine. The US President's hosted talks on ending the conflict with ...

Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's new regulations for the energy sector

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's Government confidence new energy sector regulations will pressure down power prices. Under Electricity Authority rule changes, our big four po...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on NZ Ambassador to Ireland Trevor Mallard returning early

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Speaker Trevor Mallard is returning early from Ireland - ending his job as Ambassador. Winston Peters has appointed senior foreign affairs staffer Ang...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia cancelling the visa of a far-right Israeli politician

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian federal government has cancelled the visa of Israeli politician Simcha Rothman days before he was set to arrive for a speaking event. R...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Blues moving some of their matches to Go Media Stadium in 2026

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues are poised to head across town to Mount Smart for two Super Rugby games next year. The New Zealand Herald reports the Blues are still planni...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the new data revealing a significant portion of Year 8 students are behind in writing

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Minister of Education says much more needs to be done, as more Kiwi kids fall behind in school. New data shows just 24 percent of Year 8 students ...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of Zelenskyy's meeting at the White House

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's gearing up for his second meeting at the White house, but he won't be carrying this out alone.   T...

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2025

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 18 August 2025, big changes are coming for building consents and who is liable whe...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the financial results coming through this week

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial results are coming in thick and fast. a2 Milk is reporting a 21 percent rise in profit - alongside announcing it bought the Yashili plant in...

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on honey giant Comvita being offered a takeover bid

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mānuka honey exporter Comvita has received a takeover offer from a subsidiary of Christchurch billionaire Mark Stewart’s Masthead Limited - Florenz...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why aren't these leaders willing to properly help Zelenskyy?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So if anything, tonight's meeting at the White House is actually more important than Saturday's meeting was in Alaska - because this is the meeting wi...

The Huddle: How do we think Zelenskyy's White House meeting will go?

18 Aug 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...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends the Government scrapping the Cook Strait mega-ferries

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is defending the Government's move to scrap the Cook Strait mega-ferries - and claimed costs would have blown out on the original...

Tim Alpe: Lylo managing director suggests working holiday visa age limit get raised

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An accommodation company's pitching for raising the working holiday visa age from 30 to 50. Lylo managing director Tim Alpe wants restrictions eased t...

Leah McKerrow: Northland Chamber of Commerce CEO encourages retailers to contact police over shoplifting

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A business spokesperson is encouraging Northland retailers to keep contacting police over smaller crimes.  The Northland Chamber of Commerce says...

Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian Ambassador to New Zealand and Australia ahead of Zelenskyy's visit to the White House

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

European leaders are flocking to the White House to present an iron-clad defence of Ukraine's interests.  The US is scaling up pressure for the w...

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government's planned changes for building consents

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's aiming to lift the burden of covering the costs of defective building work from councils. It plans to replace the consent framework w...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon justifying his absence from global meeting on Ukraine

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister's justifying his noted absence from a global meeting on Ukraine, due to the time difference.  Coalition of the Willing members...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the deadly shooting outside a Sydney pub

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One man is dead and another is in hospital with serious wounds following a shooting outside a Sydney pub yesterday. Emergency services were called to ...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks beating out Argentina in their first Rugby Championship match

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A second half lapse will go under the microscope for the All Blacks following their 41-24 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Cordoba. Despite le...

Patrick Morgan: Cycling Advocates Network spokesperson says it's worth rethinking helmet laws

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A cyclist group says it's worth looking into changing helmet laws, following the release of a new report. Newstalk ZB has revealed the Regulation Mini...

Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2025

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 15 August 2025, Rail Minister Winston Peters speaks to Heather about the eye-water...

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses Trump’s extension of trade deadline with China

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline to reach a trade deal with China.  The deadline that was due to end today has now been pushed b...

Matt Terrill: Marco Rubio’s former chief of staff discusses the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump is due to meet with Vladimir Putin at 7:30am NZST to discuss the war in Ukraine.  This will be the first time the pair have met sinc...

The Huddle: Why are Netballers running from New Zealand?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on the Huddle, NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave and Andrew Gordy join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news.  What ...

Phil Jaggard: Takapuna Golf Club spokesperson discusses the new wetland set to take over half the club

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland council wants to go ahead with its plans to cut Takapuna Golf Course in half - turning it into a 9-hole course. This plan will transform half...

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Hospital food is excessively policed

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, I don't know what kind of psychosis has taken hold of the bureaucrats at Health New Zealand, but you want to see these rules that they've put ou...

Dr. Nick Chamberlain: Public Health Service Director on the changes made to hospital cafe menus

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health New Zealand's changing up hospital cafe menus in the name of a good diet.  Its fresh National Food and Drink policy reduces processed food...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist discusses the ever-rising cost of food

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stats NZ says food inflation was back up five-percent for the year to July. The heftiest increases include butter rising 42-percent, cheese 29, and pr...

Winston Peters: Rail minister disputes the final cost of scrapping the mega-ferries project

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rail Minister Winston Peters is disputing the reported final cost of dumping the mega-ferries project which sits at $671million dollars.  Peters ...

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on foreign investors buying Kiwi homes

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government has begun looking in to allowing more foreign investors to by homes in New Zealand.  Currently in discussion is the proposal to lo...

Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent discusses the build up to Trump-Putin summit.

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump is due to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska tomorrow.  This is the first time a Russian leader has b...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister discusses new law banning protests outside houses

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Minister's promising the right to protest is being protected - as the Government moves to outlaw action outside people's homes. Its new Bi...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the Trump-Putin meeting

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to have their summit soon, but experts have voiced concerns about what this could mean for Ukraine. European l...

The Huddle: Do we support the upcoming teachers' strike?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

Jamie Beaton: Crimson Education CEO unveils new business venture

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crimson Education head Jamie Beaton has set his sights on a new business venture. Concord Visa is an immigration consultancy project designed to strea...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb New Zealand's latest survey results

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released its annual Stock Number Survey for the year ending 30 June 2025. The data shows New Zealand’s total sheep numbe...

Max Baxter: Ōtorohanga mayor says central Government needs to stop mistreating local Government

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter is set to wrap up his 12-year term, and he's gotten some criticisms in about central Government before the end. Baxter sa...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Jacinda, Grant, Chippy and Ayesha can't prevent accountability

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I think what many of us are experiencing right now, re: Jacinda, Grant, Chippy and Ayesha not fronting publicly for the COVID inquiry is not disappoin...

Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2025

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 14 August 2025, should the Royal Commission into Covid reconsider summonsing ex-...

Ekant Veer: University of Canterbury marketing professor reveals why we find free promotions irresistible

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's no shortage of stories where customers go crazy for free giveaways at the supermarket - and one expert has revealed why this is the case. Betw...

Sharren Haskel: Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister defends Benjamin Netanyahu's actions over Gaza

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister's steadfast in condemning Prime Minister Luxon for saying her leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, has lost the plot over Gaza...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the planned investigations into Christchurch shooting incident

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says he'd never second-guess an officer's actions during a police incident.  Multiple investigations are taking place after a...

Graeme Edgeler: electoral law expert and barrister on the former Labour ministers declining to appear for the Covid inquiry

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A constitutional lawyer says the Royal Commission of Inquiry has the power to summons ex-ministers to front for its Covid enquiry.  It's called o...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Luxon defending earlier claims that Israel's leader has 'lost the plot'

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon is defending saying Israel's leader has 'lost the plot' in the face of pushback. The Prime Minister criticised Benjamin Netanyahu over the...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responding to Hamas welcoming Palestine support

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese has hit back against Hamas propaganda' after the Islamist group put out statements overnight welcoming his pledge to recognise Palest...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Maddy Gordon leaving the Silver Ferns for the Queensland Firebirds

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Silver Fern Maddy Gordon has revealed the ANZ Premiership's uncertain future played a major role in her decision to leave the Central Pulse after seve...

John Bryers Ruddock: Kiwi dad born overseas on the process of getting his kids citizenship

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He’s descended from a Treaty signatory, an All Black and the ‘Voice of New Zealand’, but John Bryers Ruddock can't get his kids New Zealand citi...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on English Channel crossings surpassing 50,00 since Labour entered Government

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of migrants to cross the English Channel in small boats since the Labour party came to power 13 months ago is expected to have reached 50,0...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank looking to cut 20 percent of staff

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is moving to cut 20 percent of its staff in a bid to unwind the hiring spree by former Governor Adrian Orr. The restructure will see ...

The Huddle: Why won't the Ardern and the other former ministers front up for the Covid inquiry?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about th...