Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Full Show Podcast: 21 March 2025
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 21 March 2025, the Government is vowing changes are coming to the building consent...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Heathrow Airport closure, former Scottish leader no longer under investigation, Finland world's happiest country for eighth year
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
London's Heathrow airport is closed after a major fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage. 120 flights were in the air and had to be tu...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on potential US visit for Xi Jingping, positive news for exporters, and Kiribati’s Chinese deep-sea mining deal
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is hinting that China’s President Xi Jingping might be visiting the United States soon. This comes as the two nations are deep into a t...
Barry Soper wraps the political week
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christoper Luxon’s time in India has come to an end, relaunching free trade one decade after they fell apart. A timeline is yet to be secured....
Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on his call for stronger penalties for government departments that delay the release of official information
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is leaving his role next month after 10 years in the role. The current Government asked him to stay in the role afte...
The Huddle: Are the Warriors too unpredictable?
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and Sports Journalist Jim Kayes join the Huddle. The All Whites are playing Fiji tonight in a 2026 World Cup ...
Ricki Herbert: Former All Whites Coach on New Zealand being two games away from qualifying for the World Cup
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Whites are just two games away from securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tonight they take on Fiji as part of the second semi-fin...
Al Brown: Chef on why he’s not serving bluff oysters at Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar this year
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The poor state and decline of seafood is causing celebrity chef Al Brown to take oysters off the menu at his high profile Auckland restaurant. D...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on building decisions delayed
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The building consents process is taking too long, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has said. Applications are supposed to be proces...
John Journee: The Warehouse interim Chief Executive on making a profit again
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse group is making a profit again, announcing its half-year results for the six months ending 26 January this year. But results did s...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Ipsos survey results, building consent delays, and Wellington's portaloo issue
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's had its lowest Ipsos survey rating since 2017, as they will slapped with a 4.2 out of 10 by Kiwis. The top concerns were health...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Trump’s order to shut down Education Department, America’s lowest ever happiness ranking, and how much the astronauts stuck in space earnt.
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. It’s been a decades-long goal of the United States...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on All Whites v Fiji World Cup qualifier, Warriors v Roosters, F1 this weekend
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big weekend of sport with the All Whites taking on Fiji tonight as well as the Warriors against the Roosters at 8pm. The All Whites are a...
Nick Hogendijk: Retail Consultant on Australian supermarket inquiry
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The grass might not be greener in Australia as an inquiry into supermarket’s is recommending 20 reforms to support consumers and suppliers. It has b...
Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2025
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 20 March 2025, the Finance Minister says the economy has turned a corner after t...
Bharat Chawla: Indian New Zealand Business Council Chair on direct flights between India and New Zealand
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Direct flights to India are one step closer following a codeshare agreement signing between Air New Zealand and Air India. Passengers will be able to ...
Jamie McKay: The Country host on Fonterra result, free trade deal with India, farmers affected by weather
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On top of a forecast $10 milk price (Milk Price range narrows: NZ $9.70 - $10.30 per kgMS), Fonterra Ltd has increased its FY25 full year earnings gui...
Liam Dann: Business Editor on NZ officially out of recession, what's to come for the economy
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has climbed out of a recession as the economy grew 0.7% in the December quarter. The outcome was better than economists predicted an...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive on 8% net profit rise, and the hope for dairy to be included in India’s FTA
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s good news for diary giant Fonterra, whose first half net profit is up 8 percent to $729 million, with a revenue growth of 14 percent. A dividen...
The Huddle: Ali Jones & Ben Thomas on speaking truth to Trump, Facebook admins, optimism post recession
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former National Party staffer Ben Thomas and Ali Jones of Red PR join Tim Beveridge for The Huddle. Admins of the popular Facebook group ‘Auckland F...
'Auckland Flatmates Wanted’ Facebook page admin on charging a fee for posts
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hugely popular Facebook page ‘Auckland Flatmates Wanted’ is proposing a $3 fee for posting in the group. The page has more than 200,000 member...
Malcom Turnbull: Former Australian PM on standing up to Donald Trump
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has concluded his trip to the United States where he met with US Secretary Marco Rubio. Peters has given little insight into the meetin...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on GDP results, unemployment rates, business confidence
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is officially out of the worst recession since 1991. New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.7% in the December 2024 quarter, ...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on GDP results, May budget, Ginny Anderson's charter schools comments, and the Green MP visiting Dean Whitcliffe in prison
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is officially out of recession, but that doesn't mean the focus is off recovering the economy. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper ...
Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on pledges to cut pharmaceuticals costs, Dutton pulling funding to UNRWA if he wins election, and developments in the cast that saw an ex-cop allegedly murder his former lover and new partner.
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's federal government is promising to cut the cost of pharmaceuticals at the election nears closer. Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party ...
D’Arcy Waldegrave: Sports Contributor on FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying games
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oceania Qualifiers Semi-Finals are on tomorrow night for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. But is it too easy to qualify? Does the simplicity take away t...
Hayden Ricketts: Retired Lieutenant Colonelon the almost 400 Civilian Defence roles to be cut
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 400 civilian New Zealand Defence Force jobs are set to go as part of a major restructure. NZDF staff were informed of the cuts today. This come...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government unveiling a benefit crackdown designed to save £5bn
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government has unveiled a series of measures designed to slash £5 billion from the current welfare bill. Secretary of State for Work and Pensi...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on S&P Global Ratings downgrading the credit ratings of 18 councils
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
18 councils and three council-controlled organisations have recently had their credit ratings downgraded by S&P Global Ratings. The credit rating ...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the ongoing volatility in the US stock market
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US stock market is still undergoing a turbulent period, with more investors aiming to cut their losses. Donald Trump's tariffs still loom large ov...
The Huddle: Does Western Springs need a new stadium?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame, host of ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion abou...
Tony Coleman: New Zealand Gold Merchants spokesperson on the price of gold soaring higher than ever
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid worldwide economic turmoil, the price of gold has hit a record high this week. It's broken through the US$3000 per ounce mark - and is currently ...
Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2025
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 19 March 2025, consumer confidence has taken another hit, Westpac economist Sat...
Dave Strong: Morrinsville Plumbing & Gas Services managing director on the calls to promote apprenticeships to young Kiwis
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief better pathways to industry and trades training are needed. A report from the New Zealand Initiative has found just six percent of 16-t...
John Maynard: Postal Workers Union co-president on NZ Post failing to remove dormant post-boxes in Hawke's Bay
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Post is copping criticism over its failure to remove Hawke's Bay post-boxes that have been sitting dormant for months. New reports claim six NZ Pos...
Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence declining
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global uncertainty and domestic cost-of-living pressures are hitting collective consumer confidence hard, according to new data. The Westpac McDermott...
Margaret Murray-Benge: Western Bay councillor on the council leaving Local Government New Zealand
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Local Government New Zealand's suffered another loss, as Western Bay of Plenty District Council quits. It's accused LGNZ of being too left-wing,...
Winston Peters: Foreign Minister discusses meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Foreign Minister says he's waiting for the dust to settle on potential US tariffs. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Winston Peter...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Greens calling for the release of Dean Wickliffe
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party is calling for Dean Wickliffe, a 77-year-old prisoner on a hunger strike, to be released. Wickliffe was allegedly beaten by prison gua...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the new proposal to build a stadium at Western Springs
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another strand has emerged in the Auckland stadium saga. A group of high-profile New Zealanders, including NBA star Steven Adams and former All Blacks...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Trump and Putin agreeing to a short-term ceasefire on energy and infrastructure in Ukraine
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is being forthcoming in hope of improving relations with Russia - despite speculation he'll be outmanoeuvred. The US President call...
Amy Ross: employment relations expert voices support for new bill protecting employees' rights to discuss their wages
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An employment relations expert says many workers want to discuss how much they earn - and should be allowed to. A Bill put forward by Labour would pro...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Peter Dutton calling for a referendum on deportation
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, opposition leader Peter Dutton has reignited calls for a referendum on deporting dual citizens. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent ahead of Trump and Putin's meeting to discuss Ukraine
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming hours, and there's fresh concerns ahead of the meeting. Trump is hopi...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the OECD reducing its global economic outlook amid escalating trade tariffs
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The OECD has downgraded its outlook for the global economy as a result of President Trump's escalating trade wars. Canada and Mexico are predicted to ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence going up in the first Rabobank survey of 2025
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Improved sentiment among sheep and beef farmers has helped drive a significant lift in farmer confidence, according to new data. The first Rabobank Ru...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the new deals set to lure in Auckland renters
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them in. This comes as new TradeMe data ...
The Huddle: Should baby boomers leave more of their inheritance to charities?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Labour Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on Auckland Airport promising changes for duty-free
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland International Airport’s duty-free stores are set for a big makeover under a new partnership with French global travel retailer Lagardère. ...
Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2025
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 18 March 2025, Donald Trump's former national security adviser Ambassador John Bo...
Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players Association CEO on Scott Robertson's u-turn on selection stances
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After previously voicing a strong opposition to NZ Rugby's eligibility rules for the All Blacks, coach Scott Robertson has made a u-turn. Robertson ma...
Annette Sykes: Dean Wickliffe's lawyer on Wickliffe undertaking hunger strike after alleged assault by guard
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 77-year-old prisoner has accused prison guards of beating him and is undertaking a hunger strike. Corrections says Dean Wickliffe refused to e...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on ACT launching a foray into local body elections
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ACT's David Seymour says it's time for a clean-out in local politics, as the party looks to stand candidates in local body elections this year. ...
John Bolton: former adviser to Donald Trump says Putin will resort to KGB manipulation tactics in Ukraine negotiation
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former adviser to Donald Trump says Russia's president will use soviet spy tactics in negotiations with the US President. Trump's expected to ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson's eligibility u-turn
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is at peace with New Zealand Rugby's non-overseas selection policy. He's previously urged the governing body to keep ...
Will Hall: Former Shortland Street actor on TVNZ potentially cutting jobs from the show
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TVNZ has indicated consultations are under way with Shortland Street staff - and there's growing concern around possible job cuts. It comes as TVNZ ma...
Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2025
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 March 2025, free trade negotiations are underway with India, but will they actu...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigations into the deadly North Macedonia nightclub fire
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Macedonian officials are probing for corruption after at least 59 teens and young adults died in a nightclub fire. Inside fireworks struck...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US share market bouncing back
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US share market bounced back at the end of last week, despite growing concerns about America's economic future. New data shows there's a decline i...
Chris Litten: Building Research Association expert on whether more insulation makes your house too hot
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new study from the Building Research Association has found that indoor summer temperatures have gone up 6 to 10 percent in the last 20 years. The ne...
The Huddle: Would you avoid travelling to the US because of Trump?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister drops first preview of 2025 Budget
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's dropped a few crumbs on what's shaping this year's budget. Nicola Willis will unveil her growth budget on May 22. She says the ...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader responds to social media post shared by Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour's responding to a post evoking him as needing trimming like a lawn. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi re-shared his partner'...
Nathan Limm: Newstalk ZB sports journalist on the NRL issuing Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar a breach notice
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NRL has issued a breach notice to Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar following a probe into an altercation that took place during the first rou...
Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Independent Chair explains how primary sector can benefit from NZ-India trade deal
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's sheep farmers could be big winners if we secure a trade deal with India. The Prime Minister has announced formal negotiations on a...
Julie Wilson: Airbnb volunteer community leader on Wellington Airbnb hosts voicing disapproval with accommodation rate hike
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Airbnb hosts are hitting out at the city council and claiming accommodation rate hikes are overkill. It's proposing applying commerci...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon confirming trade talks with India are taking place
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says confirmation we're relaunching Indian trade talks came soon after he'd touched down in New Delhi. On the campaign trail,...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Cyclone Alfred blowing a billion-dollar hole in Australia's federal budget
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclone Alfred has blown a $1.2 billion hole in the upcoming Australian federal budget, according to a warning from Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Govern...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson crashing out at the Australian Grand Prix
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Lawson has succumbed in his first full race with Red Bull as wet conditions wrought havoc on Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix. Sitting 13th,...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association President addresses lack of national data on bullying in schools
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in four school principals claims to see harmful behaviour every day between students - and the Children’s Commissioner aims to address that. The...
Full Show Podcast: 14 March 2025
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 March 2025, Labour's Barbara Edmonds says she's on board with foreign investmen...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Europe's reaction to Trumps 200% tariffs, Judge convicted of enforcing slavery, and the price of a 2 metre London home
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Europe is responding to Trump's enormous 200 percent tariffs on wine and other alcohol products from the region. Wine producers in France, Italy...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on steel and aluminium tariffs, imports and exports for China in January
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US steel and aluminium tariffs are coming into effect, and they are coming without exemptions. Australia and Japan were hoping to avoid the tari...
Michael Pezzullo: Former Australian Home Affairs Secretary on the case for a joint Aus-NZ military
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former Aussie Home Affairs secretary is calling for New Zealand to get rid of our nuclear-free policy and sign up to Orcus. Former Australian Home A...
Nate Saunders: ESPN Reporter on Liam Lawson's shaky start in Melbourne today
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi Liam Lawson has already had a close call in Melbourne today ahead of the big day on Sunday. Going around the circuit the Red Bull driver gr...
Sports Huddle: Liam Lawson's disappointing start, Warriors potential, and Joseph Parker's second chance
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB Sports Editor Elliot Smith and Sports Journalist Lavina Good join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle. The F1 is on everyone's lips this after...
Dr Daniel Timms: Artificial Heart inventor on a world first survival on Australian soil
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian patient has this week survived100 days with an artificial heart. The success is a world first and is another step towards decreasing th...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on former Trump employee at Investment Summit, polls against Luxon and Tory Whanau's comments on PM.
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is sounding off on the Prime Minister after failing to reach a deadline made for all councils. Councils were encouraged ...
Jason Pine: Sports Contributor on Liam Lawson in F1, Warriors game tonight
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Lawson has had a disappointing race in the first free practice of the season, coming 16th out of 20 cars. There is work to be done for the ...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Trump’s European tariffs, next step for birthright citizenship, and the Americans who think they could take on a grizzly bear.
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump is threatening Europe with a 200 percent tariff on alcohol. The warning comes as an attempt to have the EU remove a tariff hel...
Dr Laura Joyce: Christchurch Hospital ED specialist on alcohol related incidents towards hospital staff
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol affected patients are wreaking havoc on emergency departments, a recent Trans-Tasman study finds. Almost every staff member who took part in ...
Barbara Edmonds: Labour Party finance spokesperson on foreign investment conditions
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour Party is encouraging foreign investments, but with a few conditions. They want no ownership or operation of hospitals, prisons, schools, o...
Neil Holdom: New Plymouth Mayor on homelessness crackdown
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Homelessness is facing a crackdown in New Plymouth as people sleeping rough are breaching bylaws, the district council says. Rough sleepers have...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump accusing Ireland of 'stealing' US companies in meeting with taoiseach
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Trump has accused Ireland of stealing the US pharmaceutical industry and the tax revenue that he believes should have been paid to the US...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Tesla's share price taking a hit
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla's share price has taken a dive in recent months. Donald Trump's ascension to the US Presidency initially helped boost the share price, but it's ...
Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2025
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 March 2025, investors are stoked with what they've been hearing at the Govern...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Southland farmers calling for wild ducks to be labelled as pests
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Southern farmers are in a flap about wild ducks, calling for the mallard breed to be designated pests so they can be killed throughout the year. South...
The Huddle: Is it time to change how we vote in local elections?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, AUT chancellor Rob Campbell and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the new stats revealing how many Kiwis left the country
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The number of people leaving the country long-term hit another new record in the year to January - but monthly data suggests the brain drain has peake...
Brett Shepherd: Craigs Investment Partners spokesperson recaps the first day of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investors are keen to see a long term pipeline of work - before committing to spending their money here. More than a hundred companies, managing...
Nick Smith: Nelson mayor says in-person voting would improve turnout in local body elections
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's increasing suggestions turnout in local body elections would improve with a move to in-person voting. Local Government New Zealand wants posta...
Karl Puschmann: entertainment reporter on SafeWork NSW launching a wider investigation into Married At First Sight Australia
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest season of Married At First Sight Australia has been plagued by scandals on and off the screen - and now a regulatory body has launched a wi...
Matt Wheeler: Royal Australasian College of Physicians expert on the Government's bowel cancer screening changes
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physicians are coming down hard on the Government's evidence being used to prop up their changes to bowel cancer funding. Last week, the Governm...
Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Government's first Infrastructure Investment Summit
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister in charge of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit says deals will mostly be done in the coming weeks, months and years ahead...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the launch of Jacinda Ardern's children's book
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Jacinda Ardern is releasing her first children's book, called 'Mum's Busy Work'. The former Prime Minister says it's told through the eyes of a c...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Westpac's boss urging Australians to stop complaining about tariffs
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, Westpac's head is urging people to stop complaining over the new tariffs set out by the Trump administration. The US President has ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Beauden Barrett sitting out a few Super Rugby games following hand injury
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blues are prepared to spend around a month of Super Rugby without Beauden Barrett. Barrett will certainly miss the next two games against the Chie...
Sally McKechnie: Simpson Grierson partner unpacks wildlife-based High Court ruling
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's widespread uncertainty among developers after a Department of Conservation wildlife permit was deemed unlawful. The High Court in Wellin...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK helping Ukraine and the US reach a ceasefire agreement
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports reveal the UK had been working behind the scenes in helping the US and Ukraine to reach an agreement over a proposed ceasefire deal with R...
Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert on the significant drops in the US financial market
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investors have voiced concerns over declining US market growth - resulting in a significant drop. US President Donald Trump also didn't rule out a rec...