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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the Government can get a better deal from the Trump administration

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister reckons New Zealand will eventually be able to work out a better deal with the Trump administration following last week's shock a...

Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2025

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 4 August 2025, Education Minister Erica Stanford explains why she's scrapping NCEA...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Our kids' education is too important to muck around

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can't accuse Erica Stanford of mucking around, can you? NCEA is gone. Marks out of 100 are back, grades from A to E are back, needing to pass 4 su...

James Schloeffel: co-author of 'Wankernomics' talks satirical look at modern office culture

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

White-collar workers will be familiar with workplace annoyances - including unnecessary meetings, corporate acronyms and an overuse of LinkedIn - and ...

Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum director on whether the Government will change Trump's mind about the tariffs

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has claimed it's 'unlikely' that New Zealand will be able to make Trump change his mind about the tariffs - and many experts agree ...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government's planned overhaul for NCEA

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's proposing to entirely phase out NCEA within five years - saying New Zealand needs a schooling system that sets students up for succes...

Jared Savage: NZ Herald investigative reporter on Jevon McSkimming's suppression order dropping

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming might have struggled to hold on to his suppression order. He faces eight charges of possessing obje...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's plan to scrap NCEA

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's pushed forward in overhauling NCEA, and it's sparked debate among experts. The Government wants to phase out the school qualification...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Victoria's bid to enshrine WFH in law for 2 days a week

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier of the Australian state of Victoria has announced plans to enshrine working from home into law. Under Jacinta Allan’s plan, workers woul...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson unveiling the Rugby Championship squad

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A glass half-full mindset from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson after naming a group of six players as injury cover for the start of their Rugby Champ...

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spokesperson on North Shore Hospital's ward of people there for no reason

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's North Shore Hospital has a 20-bed ward full of people, with no medical reason to be there. It was created in May for medically discharged p...

Full Show Podcast: 01 August 2025

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 1 August. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every wee...

Stephen Jacobi: Former trade negotiator on whether NZ made a mistake when it comes to Trump's tariffs

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has increased New Zealand's tariff from 10% to 15%. This increase comes as Australia remains on the previous 10%, prompting ...

Cam Harland: NZ on Air CEO says Shortland Street financial support can't last forever

01 Aug 2025

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NZ on Air has its fingers crossed its financial support of Shortland St won't be forever.  New Zealand's longest-running drama's been granted 2.5...

Yasmin Catley: New South Wales Police Minister says no apologies for taking police from out of state

01 Aug 2025

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New South Wales is celebrating its new programme - poaching cops from other states - and abroad.  21 experienced, poached, officers are graduatin...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was our government too relaxed about the tariffs?

01 Aug 2025

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So, was our government too relaxed about the tariffs then?   Cause this is a shock today – isn't it? To find out that we’ve just been bumped ...

Todd McClay: NZ trade minister discusses the impact of Trump's latest tariff hike

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister's hitting the phones, as it's confirmed US tariffs on New Zealand will be higher than when they were first announced. The Trump adm...

Meredith Kennett: School Board Association President on why nobody is signing up for school boards.

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand is facing a shortage of school board members, as only 60% of the 10,000 required spots have been filled.  School Board Association Pr...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump expressing interest in leading Scotland

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump's flown back to the US after a brief visit to Scotland, but he's revealed he's not done with the region just yet. Trump express...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can expect for the second half of 2025

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 is nearly halfway over - and it's been a memorable one for the markets so far. Between new developments in AI, ongoing economic uncertainty and D...

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the latest Farmer Confidence survey

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Farmer Confidence survey shows farmers are seeing one of the highest lifts in confidence in recent memory. The July survey shows the rural ...

The Huddle: Did Emergency Management go overboard with the alerts?

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...

Dr Will Barker: Mint Innovation CEO on the company securing $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland company is part of a consortium which has secured nearly $18 million in UK Government funding to help Jaguar Land Rover recycle old EV bat...

Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2025

31 Jul 2025

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 31 July 2025, Civil Defence Director John Price has defended emergency warnings ...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Here's my concern about the emergency alerts

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So the national emergency alarm that bugged a nation was the big talking point in New Zealand today. There's a million stories about the alarm, and he...

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the Government overturning the 2018 oil and gas ban

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government crossed the final hurdle of overturning the oil and gas exploration ban as of today. The bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition...

Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister commends Navy Chief's crackdown on irresponsible drinking

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former Defence Minister is commending the Navy Chief's stance on irresponsible drinking. A directive from Rear Admiral Garin Golding points to multi...

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the FBI opening a new office in Wellington

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new strengthening of the partnership between our police and security agencies and the FBI. The bureau is opening a stand alone office in Wel...

John Price: Civil Defence Director defends use of emergency alert system

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The cautionary handling of the effects of Russia's earthquake, which triggered tsunami phone alerts and some coastal evacuation, has been further expl...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government repealing the oil and gas ban

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oil and gas exploration is once again allowed in New Zealand. Coalition parties voted to overturn the ban introduced by the previous Government to str...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia taking AU$16 billion off student loans

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's parliament on Thursday passed a law to cut student loans by 20 percent - removing over AU$16 billion in debt for 3 million people. During ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps potentially missing the 2028 Olympics

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps are in danger of missing out on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It’s understood the International Cricket Council has opt...

Bernie Wanden: Horowhenua mayor on the Government keeping tabs on local council spending

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's keeping tabs on how much councils are spending and where the money's going. Yearly performance metrics are out for each council, show...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Israel criticising UK PM Keir Starmer's plan to recognise Palestine as a state

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK and France both vowed to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire, but Israel has voiced opposition to this propos...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government giving a green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has given the green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank. The bank now has the opportunity to raise up to $500 million from in...

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the US labour market softening

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After years of a historically strong labour market, there are now growing signs of softening beneath the surface. Work opportunities in the US are dwi...

The Huddle: Do we agree with Australia banning under-16s from YouTube?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following is...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is it really the Government's fault the gang numbers cracked the 10,000 mark?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that story about the gang numbers cracking the 10,000 mark? That's classic gotcha politics, isn't it? It doesn't count when the number is 9,9...

Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2025

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why she's given the green...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have warned that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges risks hitting small businesses with...

John Minto: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa chair on the impact of recognising Palestinian statehood

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wider global recognition of Palestine is within sight - but it's unclear how much weight that will carry. The UK and France plan to join many national...

Cecilia Robinson: Before 16 co-chair on Australia extending the under-16 social media ban to YouTube

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is extending its under-16s social media ban to YouTube. Legislation passed last year excluded blocking the video-sharing service, because of...

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air NZ appointing Nikhil Ravishankar as new CEO

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's new CEO appointment isn't a shock within the sector, according to one expert. Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar will step up ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on KiwiBank being given the green light to raise an additional $500 million

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's floating the idea of listing KiwiBank on the stock exchange.  Cabinet has given KiwiBank's parent company the green light ...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Foreign Minister expressing support for a two-state solution

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Foreign Minister's agreeing with an Act MP that recognising Palestine while Hamas holds hostages would be 'rewarding terrorism'. Simon Court raise...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the tsunami warnings hitting the US after Russia earthquake

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People are scrambling to higher ground across the Pacific, after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's east. It's recorded four-metre waves, with ha...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Netball NZ's new broadcast deal with TVNZ

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Netball New Zealand will dip into its own pocket to keep the ANZ Premiership afloat next year. A one-season broadcast deal with TVNZ was recently conf...

Melodie Robinson: Sports, Events and Partnerships Head at TVNZ on TVNZ securing broadcast rights for ANZ Premiership

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After many years on Sky, the ANZ Premiership is set to return to TVNZ for the 2026 season. A one-season broadcast deal has officially been confirmed, ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump dominating the meeting with Prime Minister Starmer

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer caught up with President Donald Trump during the US leader's trip to Scotland, with experts claiming Trump dominated th...

The Huddle: Do pharmacies need more regulations in place?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Jordan Williams of the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager speaks in defence in investment properties

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed there was momentum building for Kiwis to move aw...

Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2025

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 36,000 nurses are set to go on strike tomorrow. Health NZ's Dame He...

David Birkett: Federated Farmers' health and safety spokesperson on the Government's plan for farm health and safety rules

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers is welcoming new Government proposals to make farm health and safety rules more practical - and grounded in real-world standards. Th...

Rachael Reed KC: lawyer defending claimants in the CCCFA case calls for investigation into multi-billion dollar impact

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A top lawyer working with the plaintiffs in a large-scale banking class action is calling for a formal investigation into the 'serious civil service p...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why Sir Michael Hill was an example to us all

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sad news today - Sir Michael Hill, jeweller, has passed away. Again, he's another larger-than-life figure in New Zealand business - the likes of which...

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on Oranga Tamariki being ordered to pay $108,000 over bid to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parents

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oranga Tamariki is being ordered to pay more than $100,000 after trying to remove a Māori child from her Pākehā foster parents. The agency didn't t...

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the Government lifting Crown body board members' pay

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Service Association says lifting public sector board member paychecks is total hypocrisy.  A quietly-released Cabinet paper reveals an...

Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard: National Chief Medical Officer for Health NZ on tomorrow's planned nurses' strike

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tens of thousands of nurses will walk off the job tomorrow. Last-ditch talks between Health NZ and the country's biggest nurses' union have failed to ...

Rob Fyfe: Michael Hill chair on the death of business icon Sir Michael Hill

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi business icon Sir Michael Hill is being remembered as one-of-a-kind. He died today aged 86, after a cancer battle. He opened his first jewellery ...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new voting rules passing their first reading

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A suite of new voting rules has passed its first reading in the House - 68 to 54. Changes include moves to ban same-day enrolment.  Justice Minis...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia facing higher tariffs from the Trump administration

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian exporters may face tariffs of up to 20 percent as US President Donald Trump keeps flagging higher baselines. Trump revealed the range for t...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the next annual ANZAC Day NRL clash taking place in Wellington

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors are expecting a sellout crowd in their return to Wellington for the first time in three years. Sky Stadium will stage next year's annual ...

Lanny Wong: director of Mangawhai Pharmacy voices support for law changes after death of two-month-old

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's calls for law changes among experts after a 2-month-old baby died after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage by a pharmacy. T...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on recent reports claiming the EU loses out in US-EU trade deal

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Analysis of the EU-US trade deal suggests it’s a huge win for the US and a major climbdown for the EU. The details of the deal have still been kept ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Trump confirming the US and EU reached potential trade deal

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump recently announced that the United States and the European Union reached a framework for a trade deal. Trump reportedly had tal...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the shortage of available jobs for June 2025

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent data shows there were 27,850 fewer jobs in New Zealand in June compared to the year before, and young Kiwis are being hit hard by a tightening ...

The Huddle: Should Luxon be concerned ahead of the election?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issue...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister has hinted changes are on the way for the supermarket sector, with a further update due out by the end of August. Speculation ind...

Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2025

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 28 July 2025, a combative interview with Commerce Minister Scott Simpson who is an...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why the surcharge ban will fix nothing

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The news of the day, politically, is that surcharges are gone, as the Government's just banned them. You know what I'm talking about here, right? They...

Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the Government banning in-store card surcharges

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's recent ban on on payment card surcharges has been met with criticism from the retail and hospitality sectors. The Government's announ...

Claire Manera: Doctors Without Borders coordinator disputes claims Hamas is stealing humanitarian aid meant for Gaza

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Humanitarian groups say there's zero evidence to support the claim that Hamas is stealing humanitarian aid meant for Gaza.  Trucks and airdr...

Dr Alex Bartle: Sleep Well Clinic expert on whether too much sleep is bad for you

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's no shortage of research on the dangers of not sleeping enough, but sleeping too much has been found to be worse for your health than expected....

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government scrapping card surcharges at the till

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's scrapping card surcharges at the till, which collectively cost Kiwis $150 million each year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister S...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon getting booed at the ANZ Premiership final

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A frosty reception for the Prime Minister at the ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland yesterday - with booing from the crowd. Chris Luxon is brushi...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Albanese accusing Israel of breaching international law

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese recently claimed Israel is 'quite clearly' breaching international law by withholding aid from civilians in Gaza. He added that he wo...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on whether the Warriors can bounce back after their loss to the Titans

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors' bid for a bounce back NRL season will come against a Dolphins side likely to have a returning pair of veteran props. Both Felise Kaufusi...

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief executive on the Government's new rules set to overhaul scaffolding

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's aiming to strike a balance between cutting red tape and keeping people safe on work sites. Officials are consulting with the construc...

Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2025

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 25 July. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every week...

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: We need to talk about Gaza.

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First up, we need to talk about Gaza.  I'm not gonna be graphic, and, and I'm not gonna talk about what it is hap what's happening there in detai...

Randy Zelin: US Defence Attorney discusses Ghislaine Maxwell's ongoing meetings with US Deputy Attorney General

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ghislaine Maxwell, a key former associate to Jeffery Epstein, is due to meet with the Deputy Attorney General of the US for a second day in a row tomo...

Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director says blanket ban on high strength beers would be overreach

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are doubts that high-strength beers are causing as much harm as critics say.   The products are sold as singles in supermarkets and liquor ...

Sharon Mazer: AUT theatre professor and Wrestling Book Author discusses the passing of WWE legend Hulk Hogan

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollier) has died at the age of 71. He was the face of the WWE in the 1980s, and stayed involved in the s...

Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister says New Zealand should recognise Palestine as a state

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark wants New Zealand to recognise Palestine as a state.  The United Nations calls the war a nightmare of historic ...

Samantha Murton: Royal Colleges of GPs President on Health Minister's GP clinic funding changes

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced the first major changes to the GP clinic funding model in over 20 years.   He says from this time next...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer signing a trade deal with India

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India and Britain are set to sign a free trade deal to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for the two countries. Indian Prime Minister Na...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing pressure for the US to cut wasteful healthcare spending

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

America's healthcare sector is at a crossroads. The US spends almost 20 percent of GDP on healthcare - nearly double the OECD average - but there's pr...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Climate Liberation Aotearoa teaching students how to protest

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Protestors who are not fans of being pepper-sprayed, handcuffed or locked up in a police cell were taught how to avoid these unsavoury events at a tra...

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2025

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 24 July 2025, the Government is making significant changes to voting rules. Same...

The Huddle: Are the electoral changes necessary?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Did the closure of the emergency motels drive the increase in rough sleeping?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's be honest with each other about something. That increase in rough sleeping that the cities are anecdotally reporting to that homelessness report...

Dr Marcus Lee: Northland cardiologist on the petition calling for politicians to give up private healthcare

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing calls for politicians and their families to give up private healthcare when making decisions for the country.  A letter signed by...

Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to step down from the role

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stock exchange operator NZX chief executive Mark Peterson has resigned from the role - and will step down at the end of April 2026. Peterson explained...

Julie Anne Genter: Green Party MP on the party's push to extend the Te Huia train to Tauranga

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Green Party is pushing to reinstate passenger rail across the country - starting by connecting Tauranga and Auckland.  It's launched a petiti...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister expresses disappointment over Reserve Bank's handling of Orr's resignation

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's repeating dismay over the Reserve Bank handling of its Governor's abrupt resignation. It's been confirmed chair Neil Quigley ap...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government's planned overhaul of electoral laws

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says its overhaul of electoral laws - will bring swifter and simpler election processing. It plans to end same-day enrolments - with a ...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government ending same-day enrolment

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Minister is moving to overhaul electoral laws, calling them outdated and unsustainable. He'll end same-day enrolment and prohibit offering...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia lifting the ban on US beef

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, the Government's denying their move to lift restrictions on imports of US beef is not related to President Trump's increasing tarif...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the removal of Sport New Zealand's community sport trans guidelines

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The removal of Sport New Zealand's community sport trans guidelines are sparking debate around who wins and who loses protection.  The principles...

Mike Seawright: ReliefAid founder on Givealittle shutting down multiple Gaza relief fundraising pages

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donors have expressed concerns after Givealittle shut down multiple pages designed to raise relief aid money for Gaza. Givealittle has confirmed it's ...