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Episodes
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the rainfall and floods impacting NSW
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands have been left stranded by flooding overnight in New South Wales. NSW State Emergency Services personnel have rescued hundreds of people fro...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Ferns gearing up for Saturday's Pacific Four game against the US
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Ferns are finding a balance between World Cup prep and putting out a winning side for Saturday's Pacific Four game against the United States...
Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leader voices disapproval with 2025 Budget
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been quick to voice his concerns with the 2025 Budget. Hipkins took aim at the pay equity changes - and opposed the ne...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: This year's Budget doesn't go far enough
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t want to start on a bum note, but if you share my view that this country is in a hot mess financially, then this Budget is underwhe...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Spain shutting down over 65,000 Airbnb listings as part of rental crackdown
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 65,000 Airbnb listings in Spain are set to be shut down amid a row over runaway house prices in the country. The Government has come under i...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor ahead of the release of Budget 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2025 is set to be revealed to the nation tomorrow - and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised it will be a “No BS Budget” with “som...
The Huddle: What do we hope to get out of Budget Day 2025?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the follo...
Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on the growing calls to ban credit card surcharges
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastercard has recently released a survey showing a significant amount of Kiwis want credit card surcharges banned. The data shows 61 percent of respo...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on the increase in businesses seeking advice about redundancies
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A record number of businesses have sought advice about redundancies in the first three months of the year, according to new Employers and Manufacturer...
Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 21 May 2025, is international pressure on Israel having an effect? Sky News Mid...
Nick Hanne: Free Speech Union spokesperson explains why Tonkin + Taylor shouldn't take drastic action against Winston Peters heckler
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Free speech advocates says Tonkin + Taylor doesn't need to apologise for an employee allegedly heckling the Deputy Prime Minister. A man ap...
Joshua Tan: Export NZ executive director on NZ seeing the highest monthly trade surplus in years
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A strong primary sector performance has produced a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus - for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it s...
Alistair Bunkall: Sky News Middle East correspondent explains why international opinion of Israel has shifted
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a shifting international view of Israel as its war on Gaza shows little sign of relenting. After global pressure, including from the US,...
Simon Watts: Revenue Minister admits Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping Digital Services Tax Bill
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Revenue Minister says Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping the incoming Digital Services Tax Bill. A legacy of the last Government, it woul...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Winston Peters doubling down on claiming Tonkin + Taylor should fire heckling staffer
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters is doubling down on criticising a passer-by who heckled him yesterday after an announcement on rail funding. Environmental and engineer...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Biden's cancer diagnosis raising questions about his health in office
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden's earlier announcement that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer has revived questions about what health issues the former US presiden...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Super Rugby officials confirming referees botched no-try call
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An admission from Super Rugby officials that the refereeing panel made a mistake disallowing a Moana Pasifika try to Millennium Sanerivi in their vict...
Darrin Bull: ADHD NZ spokesperson on the global shortage of ADHD meds impacting Kiwis
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a widespread global shortage of ADHD medication - and it's hitting Kiwis hard. A survey by ADHD New Zealand of people prescribed with ADHD med...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Tonkin + Taylor saga shows free speech cuts both ways
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was Tonkin + Taylor right to apologise to Winston Peters for the employee heckling him? Of course they were! They don't want to be associated with thi...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK and Europe establishing a trade deal
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK is hailing a new era of relations with Europe, as they seek closer ties on trade and defence. The new deal signals a resetting of ties with the...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan for cutting greenhouse gases falling over
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports indicate a critical part of the Government’s plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen o...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist outlines predictions for Budget Day 2025
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't...
The Huddle: Was Chris Bishop right to move the Te Pāti Māori suspension debate?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government isn't trying to silence the Māori Party
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that ended up being a fizzer, didn't it? I mean, wow, here we were. We were expecting this big debate over the Māori Party punishments to ...
Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2025
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 May 2025, Leader of the House Chris Bishop speaks to Heather after his surpris...
Ashley Church: property commentator on Aucklanders receiving long-awaited property valuations in June
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of delay, Aucklanders can expect to receive their property valuations early next month. Auckland Council says it expected to deliver the n...
Te Ururoa Flavell: former Te Pāti Māori co-leader on the Privileges Committee debate into the actions of MPs being deferred
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The debate on Te Pāti Māori's proposed punishment has been paused until June - but it's still sparked discussion among some. Debate was set to begin...
Stacey Mowbray: Headway CEO voices concerns as Runit Championship League debuts in Auckland
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health professionals have voiced concerns as the Runit Championship League makes its debut in Auckland. The controversial new combat sport has players...
Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on U-GO offering customers cheaper petrol options than Gull
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tide looks to be changing for Gull as the leader of low-priced petrol offerings. Fuel-finding app Gaspy is reporting Taupo's Gull Ātiamuri has be...
Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the ACC pausing a $45 million sexual abuse-based initiative
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ACC Minister denies his comments last week played into the agency now pausing its sexual violence prevention programme. Scott Simpson sugges...
Chris Bishop: Leader of the House explains why postponing Te Pāti Māori debate was the right move
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Leader of the House says postponing the debate on Te Pāti Māori MPs' sanctions is the right thing to do. Debate began today on propos...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the debate over Te Pāti Māori's sanctions being postponed
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A stay - for Te Pāti Māori MPs expecting debate on possible suspension today. The Privileges Committee recommended suspensions for Rawiri Waititi, D...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's opposition coalition splitting up after election loss
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian's opposition has split - officially ending the Liberal-National coalition. National leader David Littleproud has confirmed his party will s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the boxing bout between Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sonny Bill Williams is adamant that his upcoming boxing bout against Paul Gallen will be the last time he steps in the ring. The former All Blacks and...
Sam Warren: Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance spokesperson on Auckland Council spending millions on green bin advertising
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New figures from the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance show Auckland Council has invested $3 million on communications and advertising alone for the green...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and EU's latest trade talks
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiations to reset the UK's post-Brexit relations reached a turning point - with leaders holding talks ahead of an upcoming summit. Both regions re...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what Moody's downgrade of US Government debt ratings means
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moody's cut the US credit rating by one notch, citing rising debt and interest payments that outpace those of similar sovereigns. The downgrade ...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the concerns commercial gas users will be impacted by higher prices
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial users of gas are likely to be hit hard by 'unsustainable' prices this year, according to sector regulators. The Gas Industry Company’s la...
The Huddle: Will the Te Pāti Māori saga overshadow Budget week?
19 May 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: Grownups don't need to use social media
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a life tip for you - Grownups should not post their opinions on social media. Case in point, Gary Lineker. Now, Gary is about to announc...
Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2025
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 19 May 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to Heather ahead of Budget Day ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says more 'small announcements' will come ahead of Budget Day 2025
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Budget is due out this week - and the Finance Minister's feeling hopeful despite the concerns around Te Pāti Māori's antics. Prime Minister...
Alex Witten-Hannah: lawyer on the case where Mt Eden villa owners were ordered to remove double-glazed windows by Auckland Council
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The owners of a Mt Eden villa has voiced disapproval after Auckland Council demanded they remove double-glazed windows from their house to comply with...
Patrick Noone: former Costco managing director responds to videos of people bulk-buying products at stores
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bustle of butter-buying at Auckland's Costco - where it costs $10 a kilo. Stats NZ figures show the price of a block of butter has soared 65 percent...
Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the projected price rises set to impact commercial gas users
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Associate Energy Minister says reversing natural gas policies will take time. Production fell 20 percent in the first quarter - compared on ...
Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa chair voices concerns about potential lack of doctors in rural areas
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns over extreme staff shortages in rural hospitals - as the Government announces funding to help urgent and after-hours care. Pati...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor with speculations about Budget 2025
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says the Budget's designed to give businesses even more confidence for the future. The Budget, released on Thursday, will put asi...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the families of the teenagers who died of methanol poisoning feeling 'insulted' over response
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grieving Australian families feel 'insulted' by silence around the death of two teens in Laos last year. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles died alongside ...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC's win over Melbourne Victory
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been another successful weekend for Auckland FC - and all hopes are on the Kiwi side ahead of the A-League Grand Final. The Black Knights are ret...
Jonathan Kearsly: US correspondent on the implications of Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis has come after earlier intense public scrutiny of his health fitness for the presidency. The former US Pre...
Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 16 May 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather why she's begrudgingly s...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the delayed prison release of the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, the Ukrainian man charged with arson at Kier Starmer's property, and an interim report into the fatal cruise ship sinking in Sicily
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The chief suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, who is currently serving a sentence for a rape conviction, is set to be released from prison in...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the US-China trade war, Japan's conditions on trade with the US and China's April exports growing
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trade war between the United States and China has settled down for 90 days. President Donald Trump’s agreed to reduce tariffs by 115 percent. ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: In defence of instant coffee
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I just want to be clear, I don't want to start a disagreement between shows here on Newstalk ZB, but I did listen to Mike Hosking this morning talking...
Andrew Little: Wellington Mayoral candidate calls on Tory Whanau not to sign any more contracts
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington’s potential next Mayor is making headlines for dishing out suggestions to the current mayor. Andrew Little called on Tory Whanau to not ...
Sports Huddle: Jim Kayes & Abby Wilson
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and Sports Journalist Jim Kayes join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Auckland FC are facing a huge ...
Steve Corcia: Auckland FC Head Coach on the must-win game tomorrow
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland FC have 180 minutes to secure their place in the grand final, when they take on the Melbourne Victory tomorrow. Melbourne Victory are regard...
Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association .. on 28% port visits by cruise ships next season
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports show cruise ships are giving New Zealand a miss. Next season will see a 28 percent decrease in port visits nationwide. Cruise Associatio...
David Seymour: Regulatory standards bill author on The Waitangi Tribunal's call to halt the bill
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Waitangi Tribunal is urging the Government to “immediately halt” the Act Party-promoted Regulatory Standards Bill set to be introduced to Parl...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on film subsidy, groceries
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The finance minister’s making more commitments ahead of next week’s budget. In her pre-budget announcement, the finance minister said $577 millio...
Jason Walls: Political Editor on Nicola Willis' million dollar pledge for film subsidies and the ACC minister questioning ACC's role in sexual abuse compensation
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ACC minister’s questioning whether ACC is the right outfit for people needing compensation after experiencing sexual assault. In 2023 the Court...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the Supreme Court weighing in on birthright citizenship, latest in the Diddy trial and the price of Donald Trump’s military parade
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the appeal of three orders to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United State...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Warriors v the Dolphins tomorrow and Auckland FC's momentous game
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors will take on the Dolphins this weekend in a bid to keep their winning streak going. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine says they’ve got it ...
Pieter de Wet: Woolworths Managing Director on what’s making New Zealand’s groceries so expensive
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Woolworth’s says Kiwi shoppers are getting a good deal from supermarkets. The supermarket giant’s blaming GST for New Zealand’s grocery prices ...
Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2025
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 15 May 2025, is the proposed punishment for Te Pati Maori MPs too harsh? Speaker...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will we ever get order back into Parliament?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds like Gerry Brownlee thinks that the Māori Party punishment is too harsh. He started Parliament today with the Speaker's ruling and he dropp...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Speaker Gerry Brownlee labelling proposed sanctions on Te Pāti Māori 'severe'
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Privileges Committee report on Te Pāti Māori's haka last year will be debated and voted on next Tuesday, with Parliament's Speaker calling the p...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ryan Fox gearing up for tonight's PGA Championship
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golfer Ryan Fox admits his preparation for the PGA Championship - starting tonight - has been the opposite from his ideal buildup to a major. The Kiwi...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader unveils how the party would reverse the Government's pay equity changes
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's leader says he would reverse the Government's pay equity changes - but that doesn't mean going back to how things were before. Laws pas...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heading to Indonesia
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in Indonesia as part of his first overseas trip since his election victory earlier in the month. Albanese i...
Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian ambassador to New Zealand and Australia on Putin backing out of peace talks with Zelenskyy
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are looking noticeably left in the lurch without the Kremlin's leader. Vladimir Putin has backed out of a...
Kevin Putt: rugby commentator on the nine-year-old who was barred from age-grade rugby because of his weight
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 9-year-old Auckland boy has been told he can no longer play age-grade rugby with his friends because he’s over the weight limit. The student was o...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the Primary Industries Awards
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s Primary Industry New Zealand Award finalists have been announced. The seventh annual awards are part of the two-day Primary Industry New...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK prisons reportedly running out of room
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government has warned prisons are running out of room - and they're aiming to get new structures built to address the shortage. Three new priso...
The Huddle: Is the proposed punishment for the Māori Party too harsh?
15 May 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...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on dairy products driving a spike in food prices
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Butter, cheese and milk were the biggest drivers of a rise in food prices for the year to April 2025, new figures from Stats NZ show. Food prices incr...
Duane Emeny: Air Chathams chief commercial officer offers theory as to why domestic flights have gotten pricier
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report suggests the increase in domestic air fares may be due to a lack of the right planes. In particular, airlines don't seem to have access t...
Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the company's bid to introduce metro stores
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 15 metro-style Briscoe and Rebel Sport stores will be popping up across the country - in a bid to pump up Briscoes Group's profitability. The pr...
David Carter: former House Speaker on the proposed sanctions set to impact Te Pāti Māori
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former Speaker believes suggested punishments for three Te Pāti Māori MPs falls short. Parliament's Privileges Committee has recommended suspensio...
Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO voices concern over increase in meth use in the workplace
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A workplace drug testing company is sounding the alarm, with meth showing up disproportionately in results nationwide. New data from the Drug Detectio...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK authorities investigating whether arson attacks linked to hostile state
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authorities are investigating whether the arson attacks on two properties linked to Keir Starmer are connected to 'hostile state involvement'. Police ...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on NZX making a recovery
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a memorable year for financial markets so far - but experts have noted that the NZX appears to have calmed down. After President Donald Trum...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis hinting towards KiwiSaver changes in Budget 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has talked up how changes to KiwiSaver, due to be announced at the Budget, will boost members’ balances. She's offere...
The Huddle: Did Brooke van Velden make the right move?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the ...
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ chief executive responds to being left out of the Budget 2025 lock-up
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're a week away from Budget 2025 being released - and more organisations have found out whether or not they're invited to the lock-up. The Budget lo...
Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 14 May 2025, Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden speaks to Heather after using...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What does Labour really think of the Greens' alternative Budget?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'd love to know what Labour are saying behind closed doors about the Green Party's alternative Budget released today. I mean, they're playing nice in...
Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister calls for more investment into vaccinations for older Kiwis
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One former Finance Minister has voiced support for introducing a comprehensive vaccination program aimed towards older New Zealanders. A new report ha...
Helmut Modlik: Ngati Toa CEO fears ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill sidelines te Tiriti o Waitangi
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns and fears among some that the Regulatory Standards Bill sidelines te Tiriti o Waitangi. The ACT Party bill aims to reduce regul...
Desley Simpson: Auckland deputy mayor on the War Memorial Museum closing down after asbestos discovery
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's War Memorial Museum still doesn't have a re-opening date after closing on Saturday when asbestos dust was found in multiple areas. The dust...
Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party's alternative Budget
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick says tax policy has been used before to create a better society. The Greens today launched their alternative Budget, ...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister stands by use of c-word in Parliament
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ACT's Brooke van Velden is not apologising for using the c-word in the House today. The Workplace Relations Minister said it after a question fr...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump securing an investment pledge with Saudi Arabia during Middle East trip
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has started his four-day trip to the Middle East by strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia. The US president has met with the country's de ...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Brooke van Velden dropping the c-bomb in Parliament
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Workplace Relations Minister's defending saying the C-word in Parliament, while lashing out over an opinion piece opposing her pay equity policy. ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Team New Zealand announcing a new skipper
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian will take the helm of Team New Zealand in their next defence of the America's Cup. Nathan Outteridge - part of the crew that retained th...
Pat Newman: Horahora school principal criticises the Government's strategy for cracking down on truancy
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Northland principal says the Government's inventing a bureaucracy in its crackdown on school truancy. This year's Budget has $140 million for ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on a suspect being arrested in connection with arson attacks on properties belonging to Keir Starmer
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 21-year-old man has been arrested over a series of arson attacks after a fire at a house owned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Police arrested t...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Bremworth reversing their wool carpet only policy
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped p...
The Huddle: Do the green bins need to go?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Nicola Willis revealing the Government will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has revealed the Government will will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028 - five years earlier than initially planne...