Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
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...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't feel sorry for Iran here
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, US certainly ramped things up over the weekend, didn't it? And if you feel like this is an incredibly serious situation right now, you're not wr...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister weighs in on the US' attacks on Iran
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's keeping a close eye on the economic impact of volatility in the Middle East. Economists worry it will impact oil, driving up pr...
Stephen Hoadley: international relations expert on whether Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the recent US strikes on Iran, experts have voiced concerns over whether Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is considered a si...
Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2025
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 June 2025, David Kilcullen, former advisor to US Secretary of State Condoleezza...
Anna Powles: Pacific security expert on what the latest poll means for NZ-Cook Islands relations
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief the New Zealand-Cook Islands 'special relationship' will hold, despite an unfavourable poll. The Government paused aid after the Cooks ...
Brodie McAlister: Chiefs hooker on making the All Blacks squad set to play France
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has unveiled the 35-man squad set to play France - and there's some new names in the batch. Chiefs hooker Brodie McAl...
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the success of the Government's new 'golden visa' scheme
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Immigration Minister says the first proper data will be collected on the value overseas investors bring to New Zealand. The Government's co...
David Kilcullen: former advisor to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the odds of Trump bringing in 'regime change' for Iran following US strikes
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A past-advisor to a former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says a clear and timely assessment of damage to Iran's nuclear programme, is unlikel...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the poll revealing less than a third of respondents support NZ giving Cook Islands services
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Less than a third of respondents to a poll believe the Cook Islands should still get New Zealand services. Last week, the Government paused aid after ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese calling for 'dialogue and diplomacy' following US strikes on Iran
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia supports the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities - but has voiced concerns about potential escala...
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB sport commentator on Du'Plessis Kirifi making All Blacks debut
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Du'Plessis Kirifi's decision to turn done an offer from Japan has been vindicated. The Hurricanes flanker is one of five new caps in the All Blacks sq...
Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair on Chris Luxon expressing interest in scrapping local councils
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in scrapping regional councils as part of the new RMA reforms - and it's sparked debate among expert...
Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2025
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 June 2025, New Zealand has pulled almost $20 million of funding to the Cook I...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer chairing an emergency meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently chaired a meeting to discuss the UK’s response to the crisis in the Middle East. There's growin...
The Huddle: Was it a mistake for New Zealand to pull funding for the Cook Islands?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Wellbeing Economy Alliance director Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about th...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can prepare for geopolitical disruptions
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Israel-Iran conflict has continued on for a week - and it's seen markets dropping as more fear the conflict intensifying. Experts also believes ma...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Huinga dairy farmer Brendan Attrill winning Gordon Stephenson Trophy
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Attrill, of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki, has been announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing. Attrill receive...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks recent GDP data for first quarter of 2025
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data out of Stats NZ reveals the country's gross domestic product grew by 0.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025. It's a stronger result than pr...
Beata Bukosa: NIWA atmospheric scientist on the carbon sink in the South Island
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research indicates New Zealand may be removing more carbon than it produces. A new study from NIWA has highlighted a potential carbon sink in Fior...
Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers transport spokesperson on the backlash to the Government's new 'ute tax'
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federated Farmers is calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to rule out new changes to the Fringe Benefit tax that would impact utes. The IRD has pro...
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the new data revealing where NZ universities rank in the world
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has offered a positive view on Kiwi university ratings. Four of our institutions have improved their standing in the prestigious QS World U...
Rashneel Kumar: Cook Islands journalist on New Zealand pausing funding to the Cook Islands
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's claims the Cook Islands were left in the dark over New Zealand pausing funding. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a $20-million-dolla...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist issues warning after GDP figures unveiled
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwibank's chief economist says GDP figures released today show good momentum - but the next report isn't looking as good. Stats NZ says our gro...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on New Zealand halting Cook Islands funding after China agreements
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Foreign Minister's pushing back on suggestions our geopolitical stoush with the Cook Islands will impact our relationship with China. Winsto...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial drawing to a close
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks and weeks of hearings, Erin Patterson's deadly mushroom trial is nearing its end. The 50-year-old is accused of intentionally serving a po...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host outlines predictions ahead of Super Rugby Pacific final
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chiefs and Crusaders are set to face off this coming Saturday in the Super Rugby Pacific final. The event sold out Christchurch’s Apollo Project...
Cameron Lacey: psychiatrist on getting approval to prescribe 'magic mushroom' treatment
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One single psychiatrist has been approved to prescribe psilocybin or 'magic mushrooms' for treatment-resistant depression. That psychiatrist is Profes...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on 23andMe being fined millions by UK watchdog
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic testing giant 23andMe is being fined millions of pounds by the UK's privacy watchdog following a high-profile data breach. The breach saw the ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis revealing legal advice was sought over RBNZ funding
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's revealed top-level legal advice was sought over the Reserve Bank's battle with Treasury for funding. The bank received le...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Israel-Iran conflict
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conflict between Israel and Iran is continuing on - and it's sparked concerns among investors. US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's uncon...
The Huddle: Do we agree with the Government scrapping the census?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the...
Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 June 2025, you'll never have to fill out another census form! The Statistics...
Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence going up in June
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows consumer confidence has gone up - but overall levels show people are feeling more pessimistic than optimistic about the economy. ...
Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the horticulture sector not paying enough tax
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Inland Revenue Department has unveiled the horticulture sector hasn't paid their fair share of taxes. Over the last 10 months, the IRD has found $...
Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor on Minister Chris Bishop's plan to take power away from local authorities
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Plymouth's mayor is backing Government changes to take away power from local authorities. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says new regulation ...
Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on Donald Trump discussing joining Israel's attacks on Iran
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To strike or not to strike. The US President has had talks with officials on joining Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Since the initia...
Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders chief executive on the decision to ban cowbells from the Super Rugby Pacific final
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Crusaders are hoping Chiefs fans will come check out the action at this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch - but they've suggeste...
Shane Reti: Statistics Minister on the Government scrapping the census for an annual survey
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Statistics Minister says his agency is well up to transforming how the Census is done in New Zealand, despite previous short-comings. The five-yea...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Prime Minister Luxon pushing for diplomacy and trade during China visit
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is pushing for diplomacy and trade in China - as he visits with ministers and senior business leaders. Discussions will be he...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump weighing in as Iran-Israel conflict continues
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US is making veiled threats towards Iran - and demanding the country's unconditional surrender. Donald Trump is back in the White House after leav...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on cowbells getting banned from Super Rugby Pacific final
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Crusaders don’t want Chiefs fans to bring cowbells to the Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday. The final is set up as the perf...
David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on melatonin being made available over the counter at NZ pharmacies
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to allow over the counter sales of sleep drug melatonin in New Zealand - alongside relaxing rules on magic mushrooms as medicine. MedSafe's ap...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Scrapping the census was long overdue
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know what I’m not going to miss? The census. If there anything that showed how bad Governments can be at embracing technology, it was the c...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer working out a trade deal with the US
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump today signed off a UK-US trade deal at the G7 summit in Canada. The two leaders then presented the deal, revealing that ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence remaining at a near-record high
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer confidence remains at a near-record high, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Farmer confidence in the broader agri-econo...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food prices rising by 4.4 percent
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food prices increased 4.4 percent in the 12 months to May 2025, following a 3.7 percent increase in the 12 months to April 2025, according to figures ...
The Huddle: Do we need to rethink heritage?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Ali Jones from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issue of the day - and m...
David Mahon: Mahon China Investment Management CEO on concerns that China's lost trust in trading with NZ
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has warned China has lost trust in New Zealand as a trading partner - and it could impact the current FTA. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is le...
Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2025
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 17 June 2025, the Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey gets a grilling following ca...
Jennifer Mills: Director and Head of Practice at Jennifer Mills & Associates on the Government's new Employment Relations Amendment Bill
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has unveiled new changes for Employment Relations Act aimed at improving labour market flexibility - but it's raised some concerns. One...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don't agree with ACT's new employment bill
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'll tell you what I'm gonna be watching with some interest in the next few weeks - that employment bill that ACT has just introduced to Parliam...
Rohan O'Neill Stevens: Nelson deputy mayor responds to new study about Gen Z and leadership
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research indicates most of Gen Z aren't aiming for leadership roles in their future careers. An annual Deloitte survey says only six percent of Ge...
Ken Davis: architect pushes back against demolishing Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An architect is pushing back on plans to demolish Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats - on the Terrace. They were built in the late 1950s and have herita...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ardie Savea taking a second Japanese sabbatical
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ardie Savea's urging Moana Pasifika fans to stick with the team - after confirming he won't play Super Rugby next year. The All Blacks vice-captain is...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Deborah Russell's 'unparliamentary' comment
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Deborah Russell raised a few eyebrows after dropping the f-bomb in the House. ACT's David Seymour has been quick to criticise this - and it's...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Donald Trump snubbing Anthony Albanese at G7 summit
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese missed out on an upcoming meeting with Donald Trump after the US President left the G7 summit early. Trump ...
Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister on the growing calls for Royal Commission of Inquiry into mental health care after repeat killings
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Royal Commission of Inquiry into mental health care is looking unlikely - despite pressure over repeat killings by two patients. Hillmorton Hospital...
Charles Croucher: Channel 9 chief political editor on Donald Trump leaving the G7 summit early
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns the Israel and Iran conflict is about to escalate, as Donald Trump leaves the G7 summit early. The US President's cut his time in Can...
Haehaetu Barrett: Lifewise chief executive disagrees with Government claims about homelessness stats in New Zealand
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A housing advocate says New Zealand's homelessness is the worst she's seen in 20 years. The Government's celebrating one-year of its Priority On...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the protests against over-tourism taking place across Europe
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Large protests are held in Spain, Italy and Portugal calling for a curb on mass tourism - with Barcelona organisers telling demonstrators to bring wat...
The Huddle: Is this Government just Labour in a blue jacket?
16 Jun 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...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to the Iran-Israel conflict
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel and Iran have been engaged in air strikes for several days now - and experts have wondered what the conflict could mean for the wider world. It...
Jaqui Maguire: clinical psychologist on AI potentially being used to fill mental health backlog
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid an ongoing shortage in professional therapists, Kiwis are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their mental health issue...
Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2025
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 June 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Kiwis in Iran and Israel to ge...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: This Government's all talk, bugger all action
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This morning, the Prime Minister was asked about the 2000 public servants that had lost their jobs. 2000 are out but 64,000 remain. Chris Luxon s...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals whether she followed up with Neil Quigley
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister made it clear she was unimpressed with the way the RBNZ handled public communication around Adrian Orr’s departure. Reserve Ban...
Dr Linda Dear: Menodoctor Clinical Director on Pharmac's bid to fund two oestrogen patches
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors specialising in menopause have expressed relief following Pharmac's recent u-turn. Pharmac has announced it'll fund both the Estradot an...
Dr Jude Ball: Aspire Aotearoa Tobacco Control senior research fellow on the new regulations set to impact vaping
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's questions over how well vaping regulations will be monitored. New rules come in tomorrow, including stricter advertising restrictions for vape...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the Government's plans to alter sick leave entitlements
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Workers may soon be eligible for different amounts of sick leave based on the hours they work. This morning, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon r...
Winston Peters: Foreign Minister outlines advice for New Zealanders in Iran and Israel
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters says the Government's providing the best possible advice to New Zealanders in Iran and Israel. This afternoon, the Foreign Affair...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government's proposed changes to part-time sick leave
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon claimed today that changes were coming to existing sick leave terms. In 2021, Labour and the Greens doubled statutory sick ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese locking in first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Albanese is set to meet US President Donald Trump face-to-face for the first time at the G7 summit in Canada. It's expected Albanese will use ...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland City losing by 10 to Bayern Munich
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland City has suffered a brutal defeat to Germany's Bayern Munich. The German side were absolutely ruthless on Monday morning in Cincinnati, with ...
Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ CEO on the Government's plan to use the organisation's savings to pay for shuttering costs
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's greyhound racing industry is set to close from July next year - but Greyhound Racing NZ doesn't want to pay for the incoming shutdown. R...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Speed is of the essence for the Air India crash investigators
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let me tell you about my colleague Kylie's reaction to that Air India plane crash last night. She was in bed. She was playing on her phone as yo...
Full Show Podcast: 13 June 2025
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 June 2025, Israel has launched an attack on Iran, but international relations e...
Mark Crookston: The National Library to dispose of half a million books
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Library wants to destroy half a million unwanted books from its collection. The library says most of the titles have not been issue...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the riots breaking out in Ireland's Ballymena
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police have been attacked with fireworks, bottles and bricks as disorder erupted in Northern Ireland for the third night. The worst of the violence to...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the increase in companies listing on stock exchanges
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of dire years, a growing number of companies are listing on the relevant stock exchanges. An IPO is a key source of funding for compani...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of Fieldays 2025
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's all go at Fieldays 2025, and the Country's Jamie Mackay is taking it all in. Farmers are in a better mood as primary export figures soar - and bu...
The Huddle: Is there a way we can turn the fertility rates around?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Maxim Institute researcher Thomas Scrimgeour and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the followi...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about upcoming GDP
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GDP for Q1 is set to drop next week - and experts are feeling confident about the state of the economy. Predictions from economists claim figures ...
Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association National President on prison populations being set to increase in the coming years
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Corrections union is sounding the alarm on prison capacity. The Ministry of Justice projects the prison population will increase 36 percent ...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the UN issuing a warning over declining fertility rates
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to new data from the United Nations, fertility rates are on the decline and families are getting smaller. The cost of living, job insecurity...
Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2025
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 June 2025, the future of Aukus has been thrown into doubt. Dr Michael Fullilo...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Can we trust another word out of Neil Quigley's mouth?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I don't enjoy saying what I'm about to say because personally I quite like Neil Quigley, but I think that he needs to quit as the chair of the Reserve...
Kirk Clyatt: US Correspondent on the latest developments regarding the US strikes on Iran
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump Administration has hit out at reporters pushing back against their official line on Iran. US President Donald Trump continues to insis...
Tim Brown: Wellington City Councillor on Wellington households facing higher water charges
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's skyrocketing water charges on the way for Wellingtonians in coming years. An average Wellington household's water bill tops $2500 a year...
Michael Fullilove: Lowy Institute executive director on whether Donald Trump will scrap the AUKUS pact with the UK and Australia
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration is unlikely to scrap its defence pact with the UK and Australia. The Pentagon says it's looking over the deal, to ensure it m...
Matt Crockett: Kainga Ora chief executive on the costs of carpeting state homes in New Zealand wool
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kainga Ora's staying tight-lipped on how much it'll cost to carpet state homes in Kiwi wool. The Government's mandating using woollen fibres in new ho...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Nicola Willis saying the RBNZ should have given the reasons behind Adrian Orr's departure
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says the Reserve Bank should have given the reasons behind Governor Adrian Orr's abrupt departure - sooner. It released documents...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Pentagon launching a review of the AUKUS submarine pact
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pentagon is launching a fresh review of the AUKUS security pact with Australia and the UK. A US defence official says the review aims to ensure th...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Runit Championship League moving final venue from Auckland to Dubai
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final of a controversial 'run it straight' event offering $200,000 to the winner has been shifted from Auckland to the Middle East amid calls for ...
Nic Quilty: WasteMINZ CEO on the new data revealing Kiwi households waste $1500 worth of food per year
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new report by NZIER, Kiwi households are wasting thousands worth of food every year. New Zealanders waste $1500 worth of food annually,...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the fallout from the fatal mass shooting in Austria
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ten people have been killed in a high school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz in the country's deadliest shooting attack since World War Two. Doz...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building's strong day on the NZX
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NZ sharemarket lifted today as Fletcher Building announced it had received inquiries from parties interested in buying its businesses. The S&P...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns surrounding new KiwiSaver changes
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are fears Finance Minister Nicola Willis is opening a can of worms by potentially allowing young farmers to dip into their KiwiSavers to buy far...
The Huddle: Will the Paris Agreement hold up over the years?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about...