Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the IRD cracking down on overseas student loan borrowers

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inland Revenue has collected more than $207 million in repayments since July last year from student loan borrowers living overseas in the past 9 month...

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2025

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 13 May 2025, even more details have come to light about the kind of pornographic ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to get serious about ensuring people pay back their student loans

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why has it taken us so long to get serious about forcing people to pay back their student loans? Last month, IRD had someone arrested at the border. T...

Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on her new bill set to cut diversity requirements for the sector

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Service Minister has confirmed she's committed to cutting public service diversity requirements. Minister Judith Collins is looking to brin...

Ken Turner: Waitākere Ward Councillor apologises for voting for joint-management approach for the Waitākere Ranges

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland Councillor is apologising for voting to progress a joint-management approach for the Waitākere Ranges.  The proposal allows Te Kawer...

Heidi Morton: WellingtonNZ Chief Operating Officer on Wrexham FC facing off against the Wellington Phoenix

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Hollywood-backed football club is coming to play in Wellington. Welsh side Wrexham AFC's taking on Wellington Phoenix FC at Sky Stadium in July - on...

James Ross: Taxpayers' Union spokesperson voices disapproval with the Government's plan to invest more into the Elevate fund

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's belief that injecting taxpayer dollars into venture capital comes with high risks. The Government's putting $100 million into the Elevate fund...

Jared Savage: NZ Herald investigative reporter on the potential consequences Jevon McSkimming could face

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming could face charges if pornography allegedly found on his work computer is deemed objectionable.  He'd...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on National accusing Labour of lying about Government pay equity changes

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon says Labour is spreading lies about Government pay equity changes. Legislation rushed through under urgency last week cancels ongoing clai...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Sussan Ley becoming the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sussan Ley has been appointed the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party - making her the first woman to take on the role. She beat out rival Angus T...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on James Fisher-Harris and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returning to the Warriors

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A pair of key Warriors are in line to return for Saturday's NRL clash against the Dolphins in Brisbane. Co-captain James Fisher-Harris is set to come ...

Justine Haves: Auckland Council Waste Solutions general manager on the benefits of the green food scrap bins

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland won't be scrapping its green food scrap bins any time soon. Whanganui District Council is dropping its kerbside service to save a 1.5 percent...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Zelenskyy challenging Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday to discuss ending the war. This comes afte...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US and China's trade talks

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US and China have agreed to slash their reciprocal tariffs by 115 percent for 90 days. Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports ...

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on businesses reaching the cut-off point to pay back Covid loans

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time is running out for businesses who took out a Covid Small Business Cashflow Scheme. It's five years today since Inland Revenue introduced the loan...

The Huddle: What did we make of Andrea Vance's c-word column?

12 May 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: There's a lot of remarkable things about yesterday's c-word column

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of remarkable things about that C-word column yesterday, and one of them is that it is still up online, and apparently no one is sorry...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to negative feedback from The Post

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's keeping a cool head, despite being the subject of some colourful language in yesterday's papers.  The Post's Andrea Vance ...

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2025

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 12 May 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to a Stuff journalist who cal...

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor outlines hopes for city's future in updated manifesto

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's mayor is calling for more leadership - and labelling the city's innovation and tech sector 'random'.  Wayne Brown has laid out a to-do...

Michael Glading: NZ Open tournament director on Ryan Fox's maiden PGA tour win in South Carolina

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a big day in the world of New Zealand golf, as Ryan Fox walks away with another sporting achievement. A playoff victory at the Myrtle Beach ...

David Seymour: ACT Party leader raises questions over National's proposed social media ban

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour's denying the Coalition's back in choppy waters over National's proposed social media ban.  Education Minister Erica Stanford is lo...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister 'excited' to expand maths tutoring after funding boost in Budget 2025

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Education Minister says she's excited to expand maths tutoring - after a pilot with 3,000 children launched. About $40 million will go into small-...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Chris Luxon refusing to weigh in on Jevon McSkimming's resignation

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister won't comment on the resignation of New Zealand's second most powerful cop, Jevon McSkimming. The Deputy Police Commissioner had be...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Liberal Party weighing up their options for Dutton's replacement

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Liberal Party MPs will meet tomorrow to vote in replacing defeated opposition leader Peter Dutton. As well decisively losing to Labor's Ant...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Ryan Fox claiming his first PGA Tour victory

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A hectic few hours for Ryan Fox in the wake of one of the biggest triumphs of his golfing career. He's won on the PGA Tour for the first time - chippi...

Bernie Wanden: Horowhenua mayor hopeful new Government measures will crack down on boy racers

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes that tougher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers will do the trick.  The Government's establishing a presumptive sentence ...

Full Show Podcast: 09 May 2025

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 9 May 2025, the Government is pushing ahead with its review of the Waitangi Tribun...

The Huddle: Lavina Good & Adam Cooper

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Journalist Lavina Good and Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper join the Huddle.  The Huddle discusses Netball New Zealand's current rules stating pl...

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on US-UK trade deal, Russian oil tankers, Washington spying on Greenland

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a trade deal. In the deal, the United Kingdom will buy more US...

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on US and China trade officials holding talks this weekend

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend.  US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on go...

Cardinal John Dew: New Zealand cardinal on his experience in the conclave, voting in pope Leo XIV.

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It didn't take long for cardinals to decide on Leo XIV as the new pope.  One of the cardinals in attendance was New Zealand's very own John Dew.&...

Tony Morris: Inland Revenue Manager on more than $150m in undeclared tax from the property sector

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The IRD has uncovered more than $150 million is undeclared tax and GST from the property sector. Developers and rental property owners haven’t been...

Bishop Steve Lowe: Auckland Catholic Bishop on Leo XIV the new pope, his comments towards Donald Trump and what differences he will bring to the Church

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Catholic Catholic Church’s new pope is already making headlines for his criticism of his President Donald Trump. Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe says...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZR's financial problems are its own fault

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are at all interested in understanding what's going wrong at rugby headquarters in Wellington, can I recommend that you read Gregor Paul's piec...

Erica Stanford: Abuse in care lead coordination minister on the Government's compo announcement for victims

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced how they will pay compo to victims of abuse while in state care. There will be no new compo scheme, instead the Governmen...

Tama Potaka: Minister for Māori Development on the review into the Waitangi Tribunal

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Any changes to the Waitangi Tribunal will be introduced before the end of the year. The Government’s announced a review will kick of mid-year, with...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the first American Pope

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

History has been made with the Catholic Church electing the first pope from the United States, Robert Francis Prevost.  He has a history of missi...

Jason Walls: Political Editor on the review into the Waitangi Tribunal

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government’s announced a review into the Waitangi Tribunal will begin shortly. The review was announced on Friday by Māori Development Minister...

Robert Irvine: Auckland Council’s Licencing and Compliance Manager on the rising number of off-leash dogs and attacks

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The issue of dog attacks is back front and centre after a young girl was attacked on a West Auckland sports field. Auckland Council says the rise of ...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the A-league final staying at Mt Smart, Crusaders hosting the Chiefs on Saturday

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After speculation football's A-league final would be held at Eden Park, it's been confirmed it will go ahead at Mt Smart's Go Media Stadium if Aucklan...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK and US gearing up to announce a trade deal

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports indicate a 'major' trade deal between the US and UK is set to be announced. US President Trump has teased that a partnership with a 'respe...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef and Lamb NZ urging the Government to close carbon farming loopholes

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector. The organisation want loophole...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about Budget 2025

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're two weeks away from Budget 2025, and the Government has been dropping hints about what we can expect. Prime Minister Luxon recently confirmed th...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We knew the Lundy pictures would be out sooner or later

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Lundy has divided our workplace out there. Some of my colleagues think that it's really gross that the Herald, who we work with, have taken photo...

The Huddle: Did the Government underestimate the pay equity backlash?

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the d...

Nikki Hart: nutritionist on WeightWatchers filing for bankruptcy

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of an era - as WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after 62 years in business. The company's New Zealand arm closed in-person workshops l...

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2025

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 8 May 2025, the Government has been advised to crack down on cash to reduce orga...

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor on the city's bid to draw back tourists

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rotorua is hoping to boost its reputation as a top tourism destination - despite some media blowback. TRENZ, New Zealand’s largest international tou...

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby chief executive on NZ Rugby posting its third consecutive deficit

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby has posted a loss of $19.5 million for 2024, despite also bringing in record income. The result was announced during today's AGM in ...

Cathy Crichton: SPCA general manager of retail on the unusable donations driving up rubbish fees

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Op-shop rubbish fees are piling up as people dump masses of 'unusable' items outside.  The SPCA says it's spent $250,000 this year.  Retail ...

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director explains the benefits of encouraging investment in New Zealand

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Encouraging investment is a top priority in this month's upcoming Budget, according to new reports. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says it'll come from a ...

Casey Costello: Customs Minister on the new reports encouraging the Government to crack down on cash

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Customs Minister says using cash can help hide exploitation.  A Ministerial Advisory Group has released its second report - criticising our r...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor recaps Chris Luxon's pre-Budget speech

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With two weeks left to go until Budget day, Chris Luxon addressed a crowd at a BusinessNZ event in Auckland today. Luxon reiterated that the Governmen...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the picks to lead the Liberal Party after election loss

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Liberal leadership race is on, following Peter Dutton's sweeping loss in the Australian election. Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley lead the pack as pot...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Ferns selections ahead of Wallaroos clash

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruahei Demant has been named at 10 in the Black Ferns side for their opening match of the Pac4 against the Wallaroos in Newcastle on Saturday. Coach A...

Ayesha Verrall: Labour health spokesperson on the party's bill designed to crack down on tobacco lobbying

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's Ayesha Verrall says tobacco's unique harm is why industry links to Government need tighter checks.  She's put forward a Members' Bill de...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and India agreeing to a trade deal after three years of talks

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A boost in trade for the UK and India after finalising a long-desired free trade deal. It focuses on tariff reductions for British and Indian goods ac...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Briscoe Group sales dropping

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Briscoe Group sales fell 2.58 percent on the year to $178.3 million in the first quarter, weighed down by weaker homeware sales. Briscoes Homeware sto...

The Huddle: Should we take Trump's more outrageous statements seriously?

07 May 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...

Graham Quirk: former Lord Mayor of Brisbane on what Auckland needs to improve

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 15 years since Auckland became a supercity, and new data has revealed what people believe the city needs in order to improve. A total of 575...

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on the six shipbuilders being shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Six shipbuilders have been shortlisted for the job of delivering the much-anticipated new Cook Strait ferries. This comes after the Government pulled ...

Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 7 May 2025, good news on the unemployment front... things have not gotten worse...

Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer explains why post-match interviews with sports players need to go

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Black Ferns captain Sarah Hirini raised a few eyebrows after she dropped the f-bomb on live TV - and it's prompted some debate. After the team claimed...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government will pay for the pay equity drama in a big way

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me make a prediction for you on this pay equity drama that's been playing out for the last 24 hours - the Government is going to pay for this in a...

James Kilty: Transpower CEO proposes on $1.4 billion upgrade to Cook Strait electricity cables

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transpower says upgrading the Cook Strait electricity cable would come at a very small cost to consumers.  It's consulting on a $1.4 billion prop...

Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive on what the pay equity law changes mean for the sector

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After many hours of debate, MPs have reached the final stage of the controversial pay equity legislation. The Government introduced the Bill under urg...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on employment numbers holding steady in latest report

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overall employment's held steady - but the hours people work have notably contracted. In figures out today, the unemployment rate remained unchanged a...

Chris Ogden: Auckland University Global Studies Professor on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's fears of escalation between India and Pakistan among experts. Pakistan claims Indian missile attacks have killed eight people - and India's cl...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government's pay equity regime changes

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The final stage of a bill to increase the threshold of pay equity claims is expected to pass in Parliament. It'll extinguish 33 active claims, requiri...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's meeting with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says his country and the US are in the process of re-defining their relationship. He's been at the White House tal...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the long-running confusion over Silver Ferns player eligibility

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Confusion reigns between Netball New Zealand, the Silver Ferns captain and the country's star player on eligibility criteria for the national team. Th...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer cracking down on international students applying for asylum

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Starmer has announced plans are in place to crack down on international students applying for asylum in the UK in a bid to address migr...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock numbers dropping over the past 10 years

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New figures from Stats NZ show livestock numbers have dropped substantially over the past decade. The total number of sheep dropped by 21 percent and ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government saving $1 billion after hitting housing targets early

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government will make major savings over the coming years by outperforming on its housings goals.  Last year, it aimed to reduce the number of...

The Huddle: Do we need a social media ban for under-16s?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the da...

Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 6 May 2025, a dicey call from the Government... today scrapping all current pay e...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will the pay equity claim shake-up save us money?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That decision today to stop all those pay equity claims is ballsy - I mean, you know, ballsy is good - and I think I lean towards thinking this is the...

Duncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidate

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of heate...

Paul Goulter: NZNO chief executive voices outrage with the Government's planned overhaul of the pay equity claims system

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is planning a massive overhaul of New Zealand’s pay equity regime - and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation doesn't approve. The refo...

Nadia Yousef: CISO Lens Country Manager addresses safety concerns surrounding ministers using personal emails for Government work

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Education Minister Erica Stanford is not alone in forwarding Parliament and ministerial emails to her personal account - with Nicola Willis and Chris ...

Dr Leon Goldsmith: University of Otago Senior Lecturer on Israel's expanded operation set to displace Gazans

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Middle East expert says there's little hope displaced Palestinians can go back to Gaza in future under Israel's latest plan.  Its Security Cabi...

Danny Bedingfield: AI education expert on Victoria University barring laptops from law exams to cut down on cheating

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria University's upcoming law exams will be laptop-free - in a defence against using AI to cheat. Law dean professor Geoff McClay told pupils yes...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Minister addresses backlash to pay equity claim rollback

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is urgently pushing through new legislation - lifting the threshold for pay-equity claims based on gender discrimination.  The Bil...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Privileges Committee postponing decision for Te Pāti Māori

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Te Pāti Māori has been granted a stay of execution from the Privileges Committee - at least until tomorrow. Te Pāti Māori was referred to the Priv...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on who could potentially replace Peter Dutton

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Liberal Party is weighing up their options after Peter Dutton's recent defeat in the election. Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat follo...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the tributes coming in following Shane Richardson's death

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's motorcycle racing community is remembering Shane Richardson as a fierce and passionate competitor. The 29-year-old father of two has die...

Stephen Scheeler: former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand on the Government's bid to ban social media for under-16s

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister is hoping to get bipartisan support for banning under-16s from social media. MP Catherine Wedd is putting the Member's Bill proposa...

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 5 May 2025, FTA negotiations with India start this week and the Trade Minister is ...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the string of arrests following two suspected terror plots in England

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eight men, including seven Iranians, have been arrested over two suspected terror plots in England. Five were arrested at various locations around the...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds expert on the factors driving the NZ markets up

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's financial markets have taken a positive turn - following months of financial uncertainty.  Greg Smith from Devon Funds unpacked the...

The Huddle: Should we be concerned about Erica Stanford?

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issue...

Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank's profit growing by 10 percent

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac New Zealand’s profits are continuing to rise, as it makes more money from existing customers, rather than materially growing its business. T...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals why she steers clear of sending emails

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says she steers clear of emails - following a recent ministerial scandal.  This follows 1News reports that Erica Stanford se...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister explains why he wants longer sentences to reduce recidivism

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister has expressed interest in locking up criminals for longer in a bid to cut down on reoffending. Criminals that serve five years or ...

Suzanne Carson: Wedding Professional director on people favouring smaller weddings as costs go up

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People are prioritising smaller guest lists as fewer couples marry - according to new reports. Wedding Professional has revealed its average client sp...

Peter Dunne: political commentator unpacks Anthony Albanese's sweeping victory in the federal election

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A focus on 'Australian values' during geopolitical uncertainty could explain the vast gap between the two parties at Saturday's federal election, acco...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on India and New Zealand starting the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Kiwi negotiation team is in India this week, holding our first in-person Free Trade Agreement talks. Trade Minister Todd McClay says it's an importa...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon responding to Donald Trump's film production statement

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says it's too early to understand the potential impact of tariffs on New Zealand films.  Donald Trump has most recently writte...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on what Albanese's election win means for the oppostion

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The sweeping loss for Peter Dutton's Liberal National coalition in the Australian election likely has long-term implications for the party going forwa...