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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the current state of the global markets in 2025

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 is halfway over - so how are the global markets holding up, and what can investors expect for the second half of the year? Several key markets ha...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the ACC tightening up claims payouts

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reports reveal ACC is planning to be more scrupulous when paying claims, as the Government pressures it to run a tighter ship. The state insurer has c...

The Huddle: Are we being too harsh about helicopters in residential areas?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues ...

Full Show Podcast: 02 July 2025

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 2 July 2025, Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza....

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's not get weird about helicopters and rich-listers

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This debate about Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams' helicopter has just got really, really silly in the last day. There is now a push for Auckland Counci...

Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on Australian miners predicting Otago gold mine could make $3.8 billion

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian mining firm Santana Minerals has forecasted making $3.8 billion (NZD) in pre-tax profit off a proposed gold mine it hopes to open in Otago ...

Jo Robertson: therapist and parenting educator on the rise of parental concern over sleepovers

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a noticeable increase in parents refusing to send their children to sleepovers in recent years. Many parents are worried about the potent...

Steve Cullen: defence lawyer on the group of Restore Passenger Rail protestors being allowed to withdraw guilty pleas

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A defence lawyer says the outcome of the trial of Restore Passenger Rail protesters is 'strange'.  The Post reports six people have been allowed ...

Mahe Drysdale: Tauranga mayor on the Government beginning negotiations for regional deals with local councils

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tauranga's mayor says the region wants certainty - as a deal with the Government inches closer. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's confirmed talks...

Stephen Hoadley: international relations expert on Donald Trump calling for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's unclear if a 60-day Gaza ceasefire is as achievable as Donald Trump's suggesting.  The US President is claiming Israel's agreed to the neces...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Chris Hipkins's comments towards NZME

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour leader Chris Hipkins raised a few eyebrows after he offered his theory about why ram-raids don't get as much media coverage anymore. In an earl...

Charles Feldman: US correspondent on Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill getting narrowly passed

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After hours of stalemate, Republicans in the US Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump's latest bill on tax and spending. The 'big, beautiful' ...

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on eight seeds being knocked out of Wimbledon

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More top 10 seeds are out of the first round in an Open era tennis major than ever before at this year's Wimbledon - eight have exited in total. Four ...

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on whether juries need to be scrapped from sexual violence trials

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Chief Victims Advisor says scrapping juries from sexual violence trials could result in more fact-based verdicts.  Ruth Money believes it wou...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the heatwaves impacting Europe

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People throughout Europe have been grappling with the first heatwaves of the Northern Hemisphere summer as increasing temperatures push thermometers i...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock shortages impacting meat plants

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meat plants across the nation are struggling to match low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels. New Zealand's national sheep ...

Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2025

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 1 July 2025, the Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft, and new ...

The Huddle: Do we think the new anti-shoplifting measures will work?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour minister Stuart Nash and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following...

Claire Olsen: Kiwi nurse saves $60,000 having robotic hip surgery in India

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A nurse who needed a double hip replacement faced a lengthy wait or an $80,000 bill for the operation, and she eventually went overseas to find a solu...

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail unveils new details regarding Cook Strait ferries

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More details about infrastructure in Wellington and Picton in Government plans for new Cook Strait ferries. CentrePort, Port Marlborough, and KiwiRail...

Nate Wilbourne: Youth MP addresses claims that the Government is censoring their speeches

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing claims of Youth Parliament censorship.  Some young people say they've been told their speeches can't be critical of the Governmen...

Steven Trewick: Massey University evolutionary ecology professor on the noble false widow spiders spreading through NZ

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An invasive spider with a nasty bite is spreading its population across New Zealand - prompting warnings from experts. The noble false widow spider ha...

Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University professor on whether or not the Government needs to fund Wegovy

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's expectations weight-loss drug Wegovy will eventually be funded publicly, according to experts. It's become available from pharmacies under pre...

Sunny Kaushal: Ministerial Retail Crime Advisory Group lead on the Government's new measures designed to crack down on shoplifting

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's another tool in the police toolbox for cracking down on crime. A retail crime prevention advocate says he's happy with proposed law sentencing...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on former acting Reserve Bank Governor Grant Spencer returning to the board

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced that former acting Reserve Bank Governor Grant Spencer has been appointed to the central bank’s board. ...

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on Lulu Sun getting knocked out of Wimbledon in the first round

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lulu Sun’s return to Wimbledon after a remarkable run 12 months ago has been brief, knocked out this morning in the opening round. The Kiwi world nu...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Melbourne daycare worker who was charged with 70 sex crimes

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 26-year-old Melbourne childcare worker is facing 70 charges relating to eight pre-schoolers aged between five months and two years.  Joshua Bro...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do we need the Government to help fund Wegovy?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From today, Wegovy is available on our shelves so you can get skinny like Oprah, if you want. But it'll cost you - $500 per month. Which is unaffordab...

Joey Watson: investigative journalist and producer on the podcast questioning the motives of the Christchurch shooter

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new investigation into the Christchurch Mosque shooting delves into the shooter's motivations - and questions whether he should be identified as a '...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the controversies impacting Glastonbury 2025

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK authorities have confirmed they plan to assess comments made by some controversial artists at the Glastonbury Festival. English punk duo Bob Vylan ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Canada rescinding digital services tax

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canada recently scrapped its digital services tax targeting US technology firms - just hours before it was due to take effect.  Canadian Prime Mi...

Cathy Hendry: Strategic Pay managing director on the results from the latest Directors' Fees Survey

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Strategic Pay's latest Directors' Fees Survey has uncovered an unexpected trend in the nation's private sector boardrooms. The data shows women are ou...

Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2025

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 30 June 2025, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith explains why he's making coward punc...

The Huddle: What do we make of Ikea's consent conditions?

30 Jun 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...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why does it take so long for good ideas to become law?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone out there, hands up, who doesn't agree with the Justice Minister's plan to introduce harsher punishments for people who assault first responder...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister promises FamilyBoost changes are on their way

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says changes to the FamilyBoost scheme are on their way - after Cabinet made decisions today. The Government previously said it w...

Chris Bishop: RMA Minister criticises the resource consent requirements impacting Auckland's Ikea

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's slamming the requirement for builders of a new Ikea in Auckland - to consult with seven mana whenua groups. Consent for the Sylvia Pa...

James Kilty: Transpower CEO addresses latest concerns over dwindling gas supply

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transpower says recent electricity generation simulations should not trigger panic, over declining gas supply. Two of three tests show improvements, l...

Anna Musson: etiquette expert on the study revealing how many people text during face-to-face conversations

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New research has been conducted into our texting habits - and it's raised a few eyebrows. A survey by BNZ indicates New Zealanders were responding to ...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government making 'coward punches' a specific offense

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation.  The Government rece...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Chris Luxon discussing NZ's economic prospects following China visit

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister is talking up our economic prospects - in challenging global times. He's just returned from meeting leaders in China and Europe, as...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Erin Patterson trial beginning deliberations

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Australian jury has begun its first day of deliberations in the trial of Erin Patterson - accused of deliberately manufacturing a murderous mushroo...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson finishing sixth in Austrian Grand Prix

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Satisfaction for Liam Lawson after prevailing in a race long battle with a two-time world champion at Formula One's Austrian Grand Prix. The Kiwi driv...

Andrew Eagles: NZ Green Building Council CEO on the Healthy Homes requirements kicking in tomorrow

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns not all landlords will comply with the Healthy Homes standards set to kick in tomorrow. New rental compliance standards for heating, ...

Full Show Podcast: 27 June 2025

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 June. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every week...

Murray Crane: Crane Brothers founder commits to another 25-years on High Street

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The high street tailor "Crane Brothers" has been a fixture on the street for years - and it will remain so for even longer. Murray Crane - the man beh...

Michelle Hooper: SailGP Head of Major Events secures Auckland as host for regatta

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CEO Sir Russell Coutts has today announced the City of Sails as the second stop of next season's world tour. Auckland Unlimited revealed their million...

Tudor Clee: Lawyer discusses case to sue former Speaker of the house.

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former Speaker of the house is being taken to the High Court for musical torture during the 2022 anti-mandate protest. A girl from Northland, who wa...

Geof Nightingale: Tax expert on the proposed increase in GST

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A draft Inland Revenue briefing supports lifting the GST rate if required - and notes tax credits could help people on lower incomes. The IRD briefing...

John Holt: Tāwhaki executive director on permanent airspace for Aerospace centre

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes Canterbury's aerospace sector will continue going from strength to strength, with a permanent test flight space confirmed at Tawhaki.  The ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should Moana Pasifika be saved?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a strong chance that this has been Moana Pasifika's best and last season in super rugby.  Do you want them to have another one?  A...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the new poll saying Nigel Farage's Reform Party would win in general election

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows Nigel Farage and the Reform Party would win more seats than Labour and the Conservatives in the next general election. Political analys...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nike's share price dropping

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports show Nike's stock has plummeted 68 percent from its November 2021 peak. Experts say it's a textbook 'fallen angel' - a former market darli...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers' meat and wool group ousting chair Toby Williams

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a surprise move, Federated Farmers meat and wool group recently ousted chair Toby Williams. Williams lost the chairmanship  to Marlborough pro...

The Huddle: Are more apartment buildings the solution?

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Moana Pasifika revelation could do huge damage

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How disappointing is the revelation that Whānau Ora money has been used to fund the Moana Pasifika rugby team?  How disappointing is that? And t...

Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2025

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 26 June 2025, Labour MP Willie Jackson reflects on the sudden death of his frien...

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the new legislation impacting workers taking part in partial strikes

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Workers taking part in partial strikes could soon have their pay docked under new legislation coming out of Parliament. Workplace Relations and Safety...

Mike Hester: NZ Rugby Participation Development Manager on Horowhenua-Kāpiti postponing games following referee abuse

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns have been raised after Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union cancelled a series of Saturday matches. The provincial union made the call after the ab...

Kate McNamara: NZ Herald journalist on Moana Pasifika facing questions over funding contracts

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise faces questions over disclosure and transparency at ownership level. It recently came to light that the team ...

Willie Jackson: Labour MP on the passing of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's Willie Jackson will attend Kemp's tangi in Taihape over the weekend.   Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp died today aged...

Kendyl Smith: Albert-Eden Local Board Chair voices disapproval with the Government's plan to build taller apartments in Auckland suburbs

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone's a fan of Government's efforts to build taller in central Auckland suburbs. The Government is requiring the council to legislate for apa...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the tributes for Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parliament adjourned early today, after marking the death of Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp. Kemp died aged 50 following kidney disease....

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's jury beginning deliberations

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The jury in the trial of triple-murder accused Erin Patterson is edging towards beginning deliberations in Australia's Victoria. The 50-year-old also ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union postponing rugby games after referee abused

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union chief executive Corey Kennett says he is drawing a line in the sand by canning all rugby matches this weekend after a r...

Dr Ana Svensson: Novo Nordisk Oceania Senior Medical Director on Wegovy being available in New Zealand

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The count-down's on for New Zealand chemist sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy. A pharmacist has told our newsroom the hunger-suppressing drug will be a...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK purchasing nuclear-carrying fighter jets

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Government is set to purchase 12 new fighter jets which can be equipped with nuclear bombs - with plans to join NATO's airborne nuclear mission...

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the state of the international housing market

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports indicate the global housing market has entered a significant downturn. Existing home sales have neared recessionary levels and new home sa...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the new reports claiming the Banking Association lobbied the Government

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports reveal the Government did get lobbied by the Banking Association over a proposed law change to prevent costly class action lawsuits. Minis...

The Huddle: Do we need to means-test NZ Super?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Nick Leggett of Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the follo...

Mark Aue: Chorus NZ CEO on making the infrastructure priority list

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Broadband company Chorus is celebrating an endorsement from the Infrastructure Commission for its planed extension. Chorus seeks to extend its ultrafa...

Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2025

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 June 2025, New Zealand is not getting bang for buck when we spend on infrast...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The academics need to harden up here

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you caught up on the drama between the academics and David Seymour? Can I just respectfully suggest that the academics need to harden up? They ar...

Leon Grice: businessman linked to Auckland City FC on the side's draw with Boca Juniors

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope among Kiwi football fans after Auckland City FC bounces back from some disappointing matches.  After conceding a whopping 16 goals i...

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner weighs in on means-testing for Superannuation debate

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discussions are circling on whether now's the time to means-test Superannuation. 2023 Census data shows 33,000 over-65s earned $100,00-to-$200,000 dol...

Alon Roth-Snir: New Zealand's Israeli ambassador on the Israel-Iran ceasefire holding steady

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iran and Israel have had their first quiet night in almost two weeks, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold. President Donald Trump is slamming a l...

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission CEO on the draft National Infrastructure Plan

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing calls for New Zealand to get realistic about our infrastructure. The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan today&n...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Infrastructure Commission's new draft 30-year infrastructure plan

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can New Zealand plug its infrastructure gap by adopting spatial planning systems - or funding investment through user-pricing? They're among ideas moo...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the intelligence report claiming US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear programme

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reports claim US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities did not destroy the Iranian nuclear programme - and likely only set it back. Details of the init...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Auckland City FC's clash against Boca Juniors ending in a draw

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Oceania Football Confederation is proud of Auckland City's campaign at the FIFA Club World Cup. City bounced backed from two humbling losses by a ...

Richard Hills: Auckland councillor on the Government requiring larger apartments to be built near key CRL stations

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland councillor says the Government requiring larger apartments in the neighbourhood of new CRL train stations is in line with other council re...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the planned memorial statue of Queen Elizabeth

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new design for the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled - set to be built in St James's Park in central London. Lord Norman ...

The Huddle: Should the Government bring in rate caps for councils?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the discussion about the fo...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent GDP figures mean for the economy

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to one expert, last week's GDP figures are a sign New Zealand's economy is on the up. Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rabobank Global Strategist Michael Every says Trump isn’t as “nutty” as people may think he is, as there can be upsides to trade wars and geopol...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the 'volatile' state of the oil market

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oil prices have been going through a volatile period over the last couple of weeks, following the recent conflict in the Middle East. Prices spiked at...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Rate caps will only delay the bigger problems

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I can see that this idea of forcing rate caps on councils is taking off. So can I just express my concerns about this early on? I personally love...

Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2025

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 24 June 2025, geopolitical expert Geoffrey Miller on the ceasefire deal between I...

Craig Piggott: Halter founder and CEO on the company raising $165 million in funding

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Halter, a New Zealand tech company specialising in virtual fencing and animal management technology, has raised $165 million in a Series D fundraising...

Tyla Harrison-Hunt: Riccarton Councillor on the calls to rename Rolleston Avenue

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A group of Christchurch high school students want Rolleston Avenue renamed - after learning about its history. It’s named for William Rolleston, who...

Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor on the council spending $2.3 million on CBD public toilets

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Wellington Councillor's calling out her peers over a new $2.3-million-dollar CBD public toilet. It replaces an old block that had become a crime hot...

Darrin Bull: ADHD NZ spokesperson on GPs being able to diagnose and treat ADHD in 2026

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope and relief from the ADHD community over prescription rule changes to improve treatment access.  From February, GPs and nurse practit...

Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on the 'unclear' ceasefire between Israel and Iran

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The sun's rising in the Middle East - on an uncertain kind of ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Iran State Television has claimed a ceasefire now app...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Winston Peters accusing the Greens of being 'one-sided' on Middle East conflict

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters is accusing the Greens of being one sided on the Middle East conflict. The Foreign Minister's official statement says it's not a 'black...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Justice Christopher Beale delivering instructions to jury for Erin Patterson trial

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The jury is set to begin its deliberations in Erin Patterson's trial over the deaths of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. Patterso...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak being moved to the sidelines after weekend injury

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warriors coach Andrew Webster is resigned to spending more time without wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. He's out for four to six weeks with a high ankle...

Pita Tipene: Ngāti Hine leader on NZ First drafting a bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A single Treaty settlement is being drafted by New Zealand First for the country's largest iwi. Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith has signal...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK boosting defence spending

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK and its NATO allies have agreed to increase spending on defence and related areas to 5 percent of GDP by 2035.  Ambassadors of all 32 alli...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market response to the US strikes on Iran

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market reactions after the US strikes on Iran have been more 'muted' than expected, especially compared to the response from a week ago. Reports indic...

The Huddle: Should the US have intervened in Iran?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...