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The Huddle: Do we have any advice for young people looking for work?

14 Jul 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 addresses claims she wanted to keep Budget lock-up numbers restricted

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says revelations she wanted to keep numbers attending this year's Budget lock-up more restricted than she suggested is a mountain...

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2025

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 14 July 2025, how much money did we waste on the Te Pukenga experiment? Minister f...

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Does anyone else have a problem with bus lanes?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Put your hand up if you've ever had a bus suddenly pull out in front of your car while you're driving along, minding your own beeswax. I know. It's ha...

Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's immense pressure for young New Zealanders trying to find work as opportunities decline. Stats NZ data shows 16 percent of Kiwis aged 15-24 are...

Paul Gallen: former Australian NRL star ahead of boxing match against Sonny Bill Williams

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Gallen is speaking out after things got heated between him and Sonny Bill Williams ahead of their high-profile match in Sydney. The pre-fight pre...

Penny Simmonds: Vocational Education Minister on the Government giving regional control to 10 polytechnics

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's assuring industry groups they'll still have influence as polytechnics change. Next year, 10 polytechs will return to regional governa...

Steph Jewell: Ngātīmoti resident on the slash and landslides impacting the Tasman region

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Huge landslides in Tasman have caused widespread destruction in the past week's damaging storms.  The area's State of Emergency continues - but r...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new polytechnic shakeup

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moves have been made to restore regional governance to 10 polytechnics.  The Government is undoing Labour's merger of institutes under the Te Pū...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Albanese's bid to boost trade with China

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese will use high-profile meetings with top business leaders in Shanghai to boost the Chinese-Australian trade relationship. The Prime Mi...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks' strategy ahead of third French test

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's hinting some more experienced squad members yet to get a run against France could get their opportunity in Saturday...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on NCEA literacy and numeracy results improving

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows there's been a noticeable surge in high school students passing NCEA numeracy and literacy assessments. Latest results show 57 percent ...

Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th July 2025, the mayoral campaign for Wellington councillor Ray Chung appears to...

Deborah Hart: Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair on the call for NZ to develop an antisemitism strategy

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jewish leaders are calling for New Zealand to follow in Australia's footsteps and formulate an antisemitism strategy.  The Australian special env...

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Wellington is in for a tempestuous election campaign

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Wellington Mayoral race was supposed to be winding down into boring town.  Tory went wild, had a tipsy whirlwind on Courtenay Place. A bit of...

Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor on sending his Tory Whanau sex gossip email

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Embattled Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung is refusing to pull out of the race, despite being ditched by a major financial backer.   It com...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host ahead of the 2nd All Blacks v France test, Wimbledon

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week saw the All Blacks defeat France by a narrow four points.  Despite facing a greener Les Bleus side, the All Blacks struggled a bit in g...

Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University Students Association Engagement Vice President on their new job campaign

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Victoria University of Wellington Students Association is turning heads with its new campaign.   “No work. Sh*t pay. Why stay?” is the sl...

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Nukes have prevented 80 years of major war

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 40 years since the French sunk the Rainbow Warrior. They wanted to stop the protests against nuclear testing at Mururoa. The terrorist attac...

Enda Brady: 40,000 illegal asylum seekers could arrive in the UK this year

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Illegal immigrants from France are still arriving in the UK. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a deal that addresses this. Junior D...

Sam Dickie: Tesla is losing the EV battle with China

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie explains how Tesla shares have dropped significantly. He says the company is suffering from Elon Musk's alignment to Trump, a...

Duncan Greive: magazines are a tough business to be in

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Listener, Woman’s Weekly and Woman’s Day are up for sale as owners Are Media go on the market. The sale raises the inevitable question of the ...

The Huddle: Are nuclear weapons what we need for peace?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Journalist Clare De Lore and Economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!...

Scott Robertson: ABs can make it 2/2 against the French on Saturday

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caleb Clarke as a power wing could be the tool that puts the ABs over France again, despite an underwhelming season. Head Coach Scott Robertson says h...

Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 10 July 2025, Victoria University's Emeritus Professor Jonathan Boston slams sug...

Sahar Lone: conscious buyers and transparent booking policies are equally needed

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would-be customers are being charged for cancelling bookings. One customer was even pinged $250 for pulling out of a 5-person table. Consumer NZ Commu...

Jason Walls: Poll results show the left bloc's struggling

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Ryan Bridge about new poll results showing NZ First nearly acquiring double digits. He points out Labour and Nat...

Elliot Smith: The All Blacks and Red Bull making changes

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Smith joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the changes the ABs and Red Bull have decided to make.  Why would Christian Horner get sacked, and what...

Jonathon Boston: Government should ensure people live in areas safe from disaster

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's arguments against a recommendation the Government abandons property buy-outs.  An independent panel has prepared a proposal for flood ada...

Tania Taspell: we're fixing the wrongs from the past council.

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rotorua's Mayor, Tania Taspell, says a new water plan in the city addresses past wrongs.  The plan will see Karamū Tākina Springs co-managed by...

Nicola Toki: we wouldn't risk Kākāpō for mining, so why not do the same for lizards?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Conservation's declined a permit to clear vegetation at the Central Otago site - citing missing details on rehoming thousands of liz...

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Winston just keeps going

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Winston's done it again. The old political workhorse of the Pacific just keeps getting more popular. New Zealand First has overtaken ACT in the latest...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Germany accusing China of targeting EU mission aircraft with laser

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Germany has accused the Chinese military of targeting its aircraft during an EU operation over the Red Sea. The Chinese ambassador has been summoned t...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today. It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ...

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data. Economists widely suspected the ...

The Huddle: Do we sense bigger problems among the public service?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...

Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An ACT MP claims cultural requirements in resource consents are creating extra costs and slowing down solar farm projects.  Undersecretary for RM...

Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2025

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 9 July 2025, Infometrics' Brad Olsen breaks down today's OCR decision and tells...

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: The moa was a bird ahead of its time

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The moa was a visionary bird well ahead of its time. Bringing them back from extinction makes perfect sense - we'll be setting them free. They can fin...

Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the takeaways from the Public Service Census

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Service Commissioner says there's signs of optimism and room for improvement in this year's survey of public servants.  The poll of 40...

David Graham: tramper on his narrow escape from freezing Tararua Ranges

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lucky escape for a near-hypothermic Wellington tramper and his dog after the pair were rescued from freezing overnight conditions in the Tararua Ran...

Craig Churchill: Regional Social Development Ministry Commissioner on beneficiaries cleaning up flood damage in the upper South Island

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

600 Tasman jobseekers have the opportunity to help clean up flood damage in the upper South Island.  The Government's activated a beneficiary tas...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another cut to the Official Cash Rate still looks more likely than not, according to one expert. The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 3.25 per...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the current death toll from the Texas flash floods

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The death toll from flash floods in Texas has risen to 111 - including 28 children - and the numbers missing have skyrocketed to 173. It's the US's de...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on whether Jacinda Ardern will appear for the Covid inquiry

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Public hearings for the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry got under way this week, and there's been speculation if Jacinda Ardern will make an appe...

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host ahead of State of Origin 3

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Extra motivation for Queensland ahead of tonight's State of Origin series decider against New South Wales in Sydney. Maroons skipper Cameron Munster h...

Philip Seddon: Otago University professor questions project aiming to revive the moa

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Otago University professor says extinction is forever and the moa isn't coming back. A US genetic engineering project with backing from Peter Jackso...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer potentially introducing a wealth tax

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Government is looking to plug up a multi-billion dollar financial hole - leading some to speculate about the possible introduction of new taxes...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of Australia has defied market expectations by leaving its cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 percent. Market expectations were for t...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Hugh Jackson becoming the 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Waikato-Bay of Plenty farmer Hugh Jackson has takne home the title of New Zealand's top young farmer. The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young F...

The Huddle: Does TVNZ have a problem with bias?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle Ali Jones from Red PR and former National ministerial advisor Brigitte Morton joined in on a discussion about the following issu...

Full Show Podcast: 08 July 2025

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Heather Du Plessis-Allan Drive with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 8th of July 2025, Brooke van Velden responds to Chris Hipkins saying the ...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is expected to take a breather when it reviews the Official Cash Rate on Wednesday, before pushing on with cuts later in the year. Th...

Mario Thorne: McVeagh Fleming Associate on the Government streamlining the process for selling houses owned by family trusts

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A property lawyer says new proposals take a major burden off realtor's shoulders.  The Government is streamlining the process for selling a house...

Shayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news content

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TVNZ is set to launch an independent review of its news content to check for balance and bias. This follows Media Minister Paul Goldsmith expressing i...

Matt Terrill: former Secretary of State Chief of Staff on whether Trump-Netanyahu meeting will end in a Gaza ceasefire

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Small moves have been made that could help achieve a Gaza ceasefire - but no certainty. The US President hosted Israel's Prime Minister at the White H...

Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister responds to Chris Hipkins' claims about the Covid inquiry

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's claims comments by Chris Hipkins on the Covid inquiry are 'unhelpful' and 'divisive'.  The Labour leader said the terms of reference for ...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Chris Hipkins claiming the Covid inquiry provides a vessel for conspiracies

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins won't commit to appearing before the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid response. The Labour leade...

Charles Croucher: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson being accused of tampering with prison food

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been accused of tampering with prison food, which has reportedly made a fellow inmate sick. Pa...

Nathan Limm: ZB sports reporter on Les Bleus snubbing week-long stay in Hamilton

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

France will avoid Hamilton and instead base themselves in Auckland for as long as possible before their test series finale against the All Blacks next...

Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment founder on Auckland Arena pulling out of Western Springs project

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A group planning a concert venue at Auckland's Western Springs want council approval to get on with it.  A different bid recommended by council s...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on King Charles leading tributes for the 20th anniversary of the London bombings

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

King Charles led commemorations on the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London transit bombings - the deadliest attack on the capital since World War II. ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Trump's newest tariff threats

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time's ticking for US trade partners to sign tariff deals with Donald Trump. In April, the President announced most countries, including New Zealand, ...

Tim Aldridge: Puro co-founder on the regulations impacting cannabis distribution in NZ

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has a limited range of ventures producing medicinal cannabis - but the most successful distributor doesn't even sell directly to Kiwis. Me...

The Huddle: Should shopkeepers have the power to arrest thieving kids?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...

Full Show Podcast: 07 July 2025

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 7 July 2025, the jury has found mushroom cook Erin Patterson guilty on all charges...

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Jacinda needs to face the Covid inquiry music

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should Jacinda Ardern return to the country and face the Covid inquiry music? The answer, I think, must be yes. I confirmed this morning on my He...

Simeon Brown: Health Minister reveals the make-up of the new Health New Zealand board

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health Minister Simeon Brown has revealed the make-up of the new Health Zealand Board - who will take over in a fortnight. They, along with a Crown Ob...

Dr Claire Achmad: Chief Children's Commissioner on the concerns broadening citizen's arrest powers could harm young people

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's fears broadening citizen's arrest powers could endanger young people. The Government has proposed allowing the arrests at all times of day - a...

Tom Mansell: Auckland Council Head of Sustainable Partnership on the new plan for Takapuna Golf Course

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's slim options for Takapuna Golf Course, which looks likely to halve in size under an Auckland Council plan to turn it into a flooding wetland. ...

Sir Ian Taylor: Kiwi entrepreneur on the start of the Covid inquiry's second phase

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry has begun, with many voices from business, tourism, and events venting frustration over the response. The Roy...

Aziz Al Sa'afin: 1News Australia correspondent on Erin Patterson being found guilty of murder

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Erin Patterson is facing life in prison after being found guilty this afternoon of triple-murder.  The 50-year-old appeared emotionle...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Oriini Kaipara putting name forward as Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former broadcaster and journalist Oriini Kaipara is putting her name forward to be Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate after Takutai Tarsh Ke...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson being found guilty of murder

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Erin Patterson can now be called a triple-murderer after a nine-week trial ended in a guilty verdict. A jury has unanimously agreed the 50-...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks gearing up for second clash with France

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's pinpointing the main area he wants the team to set their hearts on this week. After opening their test season with ...

Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive on Wellington Hospital cutting maternity and gynaecology beds for ED space

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington Hospital is trialling cutting maternity and gynaecology beds to ease ED pressure.  Staff have been told maternity overflow space will ...

Full Show Podcast: 04 July 2025

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 4 July. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekd...

Nick Khoey: Auckland Camera Centre Manager on Gen-Z's digital camera obsession

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Digital cameras are seeing an explosion in sales following the latest Gen-Z trends.  These cameras have widely been considered dated since the ar...

Jules Radich: Dunedin Mayor on potential loss of games to new Christchurch stadium

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Festivities are kicking off in Dunedin - a day before it hosts its only All Blacks game this year.   The first international match of 2025 agains...

Jason Walls: Political editor says Labour MP's domestic violence claim is 'complete nonsense'

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says a Labour MP's claim is a deliberate attempt to undermine hard-working officers.  Labour's Deborah Russell told Newstalk ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are IRD really the 'bad guys' when it comes to student debt?

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Right, tell me what you think of this.  There seems to be a bit of an effort underway at the moment to portray IRD as bad guys because they're ch...

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Chair blames lacklustre service on government purchases

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team purchasing the newly public-owned Cook Strait ferries says the process can't be compared to private contractors. Kiwirail's new ferries aren...

David Seymour: ACT leader says unit for verifying the costs of pre-election political policy promises would add more bureaucracy.

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Act's David Seymour says a unit for verifying the costs of pre-election political policy promises - would add more bureaucracy.  Act and New Zeal...

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent says some Kiwis are stumbling into home ownership.

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Realestate.co.nz survey found that 24% of respondents bought a property without initially intending to purchase, with 8% buying spontaneously in the...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer backing Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor after her tears in Parliament

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor "into the next election and for many years after" after she was seen crying in t...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on on the rise of stablecoins

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mastercard and a small handful of other companies have dominated the way money moves between banks, shops and consumers, but that could soon change. S...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auction

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prices continue to drop in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, with a 4.1 percent decrease across the board. It is the largest decline this calenda...

The Huddle: Are the Government trying to shore up some wins ahead of the election?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Wellbeing Economy Alliance director Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about...

Will Burrett: Landcorp Chief Operating Officer on the Government zeroing in on the company's performance

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simeon Brown has told various Government-owned companies they must explain why they are failing to deliver their cost of equity and how they will impr...

Full Show Podcast: 03 July 2025

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 3 July 2025, shop owners will get more powers to trespass people but a defence l...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Rachel Reeves incident will be used against women in significant roles

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is gonna sound harsh and I know it - but I think women like Rachel Reeves need to stop crying in public.This is the biggest news that is in the U...

Norma Barrett: Deakin University public health lecturer on the new study examining passenger parenting

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new study out of Victoria's Deakin University has coined a new term describing a newly-emerging parenting dynamic. The study explains that while fat...

Shane McMahon: Strait NZ CEO on Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arriving in Wellington

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bluebridge's new ferry arrived in Wellington this morning, drawing in the crowds at Oriental Bay. The Livia is from Denmark - and it can hold more tha...

John Munro: criminal defence lawyer on the Government's proposed changes to trespassing laws

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A criminal defence lawyer isn't sure changing trespassing laws will significantly impact retail crime.  The Justice Minister's latest law and ord...

Scott Hansen: All Blacks assistant coach on the All Blacks team named to play against France in Dunedin

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's plenty of surprises in the first All Blacks team of 2025 for Saturday's rugby test opener against France in Dunedin. The side to tackle France...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Prime Minister Luxon unveiling his Q3 to-do list

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A promise the Government's focusing on delivery this quarter, as it gives itself a shorter list. The Prime Minister has released his Q3 action pl...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the fallout from the Qantas system hack

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Qantas says its operations and safety are unaffected by a major cyber hack of its systems, potentially impacting six million customers.  It's inv...

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson naming first All Blacks team of 2025

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Scott Robertson has unveiled his first All Blacks 23 of the year. Apart from positional changes for Reiko Ioane, Tupou Vaa'i and Ardie Savea, th...

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government overhauling insulation regulations to cut costs

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Building and Construction Minister is backing scaling back some insulation standards. The Government's called the changes 'common sense' - with bu...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on three former bosses of Lucy Letby being arrested

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three former staffers at the hospital where British nurse Lucy Letby murdered seven babies and attempted to kill seven others have been arrested on su...