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Matt Heath and Tyler Adams: Afternoons duo talk 'shower thoughts'

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The shower's the perfect environment for your mind to get creative. The content creator dejiwastaken has built an entire platform on sharing the unusu...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on three being arrested in France following failed bomb attack

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack outside the Bank of America's headquarters in Paris. An initial susp...

Fraser Whineray: KiwiSaver expert on the new changes set to kick in this week

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiSaver is undergoing some reforms, and former Mercury head Fraser Whineray is hoping to make it more competitive with Australia.  The new chan...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices surging as Iran war continues

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Brent crude oil price is on track for a record surge as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Oil prices have been climbing all month as a re...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to secure more fuel security amid ongoing conflict

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's looking at ways to keep hold of even more fuel than legally required.  Fuel stocks have risen as of last Wednesday, with 27.9 da...

Ledley King: former Tottenham Hotspur player on the team facing off against Auckland FC

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fixture between Tottenham and Auckland FC has offered former Spurs defender Ledley King the chance to finally come to New Zealand. The two sides wil...

Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 30 March, 2026, we ask a defence expert if a US ground invasion risks prolonging t...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Consider the LNG terminal idea killed

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Geez, that old LNG terminal idea didn’t last long, did it? Seven weeks - that’s it. From the moment it was announced on February 9 to the first kn...

The Huddle: Is the LNG terminal dead?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...

Jesse Jensen: Auckland street artist on the debate over whether graffiti counts as street art

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Street artists are calling for clearer rules around their craft, after one prominent artist was charged. Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul has voiced...

Dr Harry Hobbs: University of New South Wales associate professor addresses conspiracy theories around Dezi Freeman's death

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A sovereign citizens expert believes the death of Aussie fugitive Dezi Freeman will be seen as evidence of corruption.  The 56-year-old's believe...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's latest updates on the fuel supply

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government wants to keep more fuel in New Zealand as the Middle East conflict threatens supply chains.  Fuel stock levels have risen as of la...

Gil Barndollar: Defence Priorities Senior Fellow explains risks of US potentially invading Iran

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A defence expert says a US ground invasion into Iran would be high risk and may not achieve its stated goals.  Donald Trump has told the Financia...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on cop killer Dezi Freeman being shot after police manhunt

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria's Police Commissioner is calling the hunt for Dezi Freeman the biggest in Australian history, crediting New Zealand for its assistance. Local...

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on the Warriors being beaten 32-14 by the Tigers

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris admits some honest reflection is required after a mauling at Mt Smart Stadium in league's NRL. After three str...

Ruth Shinoda: ERO Chief Review Officer on the reports that only half of secondary students are following the phone ban

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A push for tougher consequences, as concerns grow over compliance with the Government’s school cellphone ban. The Ministry of Education says only ab...

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 27 March, 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis' "keep calm" message as she sets ou...

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO is 'pleased' with first half results

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group has reported a first half net profit after tax of nearly $16 million. CEO Mark Stirton told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is 'please...

Bruce Hopkins: Lord of the Rings actor on the series' continued popularity after 25 years

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It has been 25 years since the release of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring.  Actor Bruce Hopkins, who played Gamling ...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Olympics decision is an 'enormous U-turn'

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now look it may not altogether surprise you today to hear that the International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women from competing in fema...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Iran peace deal, $6 gas, and airline 'fat tax'

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat the latest news out of the USA.  As the war with Iran continues questions...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says Phase 3 or 4 in fuel plan would be bad for the economy

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones announced the four-stage fuel plan in response to fuel supply concerns...

Leela Ashford: Spark Chief Brand Officer on the incoming 3G switch-off

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In three days Spark is set to switch off their 3G network for good.  Spark Chief Brand and Corporate Affairs Officer, Leela Ashford, told Heather...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer attending Finland military summit

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Keir Starmer is in Finland for a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force alliance. The focus of the talks will be Russian aggression in Ukraine, ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the investor concerns around the private credit sector

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The private credit sector has given investors cause for concern. Questions have been raised about the sector's future amid a flood of redemption reque...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the High Country Field Day

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s Federated Farmers High Country Field Day is set to take place on 27 March at Glenaray Station. The event will give  Ministers, MPs,...

The Huddle: Do we think the Tom Phillips Netflix doco is a good idea?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following...

Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26 March. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every w...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm surprised the police allowed the Tom Phillips documentary to happen

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My overriding reaction to news that a Tom Phillips documentary is being made for Netflix is surprise. I’m surprised that the police are still allowi...

Dr Samantha Marsh: senior public health researcher at UOA on Meta and Google losing court case over social media harm

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Los Angeles ​jury recently found Meta and Google guilty of designing harmful social media platforms that encourage addictive behaviour in users. T...

Shayne Currie: NZME editor-at-large on police revealing the Tom Phillips documentary will screen on Netflix

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's been revealed the documentary on the disappearance of Tom Phillips will screen on Netflix. He and his children were missing for four years when t...

Sara Chatwin: psychologist on the concerns raised around location sharing

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Between phones, smartwatches and new apps, it's fairly easy for people to stay in contact and keep an eye on where they are. Some couples and families...

Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives CEO on the High Court ruling in favour of midwives in class action

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The High Court's ruled the Crown breached its promise to ensure self-employed midwives are paid fairly and reasonably.  After 18 months of waitin...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on ACT confirming the Government's hit pause on the surcharge ban

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour may still hand a lifeline to the Government's much-touted surcharge ban.  The policy was announced with much fanfare last year - with Mini...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Green Party unveiling their new housing policies

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Greens are heading to the election, with a policy to reverse the Government's reintroduction of interest deductibility. It also wants to scrap no-...

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Australian petrol stations running dry amid the ongoing fuel crisis

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, the fuel crisis is getting worse, with hundreds of petrol stations running dry. Stations in NSW and Victoria have reported signific...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns winning their T20 series against South Africa

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The White Ferns have wrapped up a 4-1 T20 series win over South Africa, cruising to a 92-run win in the final game at Hagley Oval. Having already wrap...

Sonandi Geldenhuys: mother of six-year-old boy with Down Syndrome on the family being told to leave the country

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The mother of a six-year-old boy with Down Syndrome says it was a punch in the guts to find out he's being deported.  The family arrived from Sou...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the UK's contingency plans for fuel shortage

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, concerns have been raised over an incoming fuel shortage as the Middle East conflict continues. The Government hasn't dismissed the po...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government refurbishing Channel Infrastructure’s empty Marsden Point fuel storage tanks

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is looking at potentially helping Channel Infrastructure increase its fuel storage capacity at Marsden Point. Channel - New Zealand’s...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the NZX dropping 1.53 percent amid Iran conflict

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand sharemarket turned downwards, finishing with a fall of over 1.53 percent. The conflict in the Middle East has continued on, and oil pr...

The Huddle: Do we see the Iran conflict ending soon?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion abou...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should we be outraged at the dinner charging $10k to sit with Luxon?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right, let’s talk about the National Party accidentally letting slip that they’re selling tables at a dinner with Christopher Luxon. The story is ...

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 March, 2026, Jetstar's cutting flights and an aviation analyst says it's har...

Mark Douglas: Starboard Maritime Intelligence analyst on the current fuel supply available

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's petrol supply has gone down, but officials say supply remains within normal levels. Just released figures are current to Sunday, when th...

Matt Terrill: Marco Rubio's Former Chief of Staff on the US presenting a 15-point peace plan to Iran amid conflict

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The jury's out on whether Iran and the US will come to an agreement anytime soon about ending the war.  Iran's still trading strikes with Israel ...

Josh Aoraki: Stardome astronomer on NASA's plan to build a US$20 billion base on the moon

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NASA's new chief has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a $20 billion base on the moon. It's cancelled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbi...

Winston Peters: NZ First leader reveals why Shane Jones backed down on fishing rule changes

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters says the decision to back down on controversial fishing rule changes was only made today.  The Government's proposal would've allo...

Geoffrey Thomas: aviation commentator on Jetstar making flight changes amid rising fuel prices

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An aviation commentator says it's hard to know when jet fuel prices will stabilise, as yet another airline cuts routes. Jetstar says it's made tempora...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Erica Stanford sending National Party video to principals through ministerial email

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Education Minister's blaming human error, after using her official email to promote a National Party video to schools. Erica Stanford sent princip...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Trump administration sending a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Little is known about how the war with Iran will end, despite Donald Trump saying it's won. Reuters reports Israel and the US have handed over a 15-po...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck reportedly leaving for the English Super League

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Warriors utility back Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly poised for a move to the UK Super League at the end of the NRL season. The Love Rugby League w...

Tim Pankhurst: Predator Free Wellington chair on the Government's $5.5 million investment in the capital

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's taking aim at pests, as it pays into work to make the capital an official predator-free city. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK police investigating the attack on the Jewish ambulances

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British police have confirmed they're investigating an online claim of responsibility for an arson attack after four volunteer ambulances run by a Jew...

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the warnings that airlines will have to cut NZ flights in fuel shortage

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

International airlines could be forced to cut flights in and out of New Zealand if fuel shortages lead to a rationing of supply. Concerns have been ra...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the groups vying to take over Molesworth Station

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fight is on to run New Zealand's largest farm. Five contenders have put up their hand to commercially farm in Marlborough's Molesworth Recreation ...

The Huddle: Why has Trump backtracked on Iran?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues...

Full Show Podcast: 24 March 2026

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24 March. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every we...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government is right to have limited the fuel relief package

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you were listening to the previous show - Tyler’s show - you’ll have heard that not everyone loves the package the Government has just announce...

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman's speech on the Iran war

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank Governor says the central bank is closely monitoring fuel prices, but won't rush into reacting. Anna Breman says the Iran war is like...

Matthew Schmidt: international relations expert on Trump's 'misleading' message on Iran

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An international relations expert says Donald Trump's messaging on Iran could be misleading. The US President says he's holding off on threats to stri...

Jason Delamore: Lotto NZ chief executive on the new changes coming to Lotto

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lotto's ramping up its prizes and number of winners and lifting the biggest win from $50 million to $60 million. It's adding another four Powerballs -...

Brooke van Velden: ACT Party deputy leader on her decision to retire from politics

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ACT deputy leader Brooke van Velden has announced she won't stand at the 2026 general election. She made the announcement in Parliament earlier today,...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's relief scheme to help Kiwis through the fuel crisis

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's announced $50 a week in temporary relief for low and middle-income families hit by high fuel prices. The in-work tax credit boost com...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's temporary boost for Kiwis to counteract fuel costs

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

About 143,000 families are in the line for relief under a temporary Government boost to the in-work tax credit. The Finance Minister's revealed the ta...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia establishing a new trade deal with the EU

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen have unveiled the details of a new trade deal today. This...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Dave Rennie confirming his new All Blacks coaching staff

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks' new defence coach knows what he's getting into with his new job. Tana Umaga is one of three new faces under head coach Dave Rennie, wi...

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables NZ chairman on McCain closing its Hastings processing plant

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's shock from vegetable growers at news frozen food company McCain is shutting its Hastings processing plant next year. McCain says it reflects a...

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has e...

Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery.  A ne...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel ...

The Huddle: Should we really be worried about New Zealand's economy?

23 Mar 2026

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: What will this election do for New Zealand First?

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now we’ve got to talk about Winston. If you hadn’t noticed yet - or maybe you didn’t believe it - take a look at Winston Peters’ State of the ...

Sagarika Chandra: Fitch analyst reveals why the agency changed New Zealand's rating

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating.  It reduced New Zealand's...

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 23 March. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every wee...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's planned cost relief measures for households impacted by fuel crisis

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details wil...

Mike Thornton: solicitor on the Lower Hutt couple who refused to disclose they had a dog to their landlords

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Lower Hutt couple have been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal by their landlords after they refused to disclose they had gotten a dog. A video surfaced ...

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra reporting a 2.8 percent lift in first-half net profit to $750 million

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more. The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit t...

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government relaxing standards to allow Australian-standard fuel into NZ

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here. The Government's relaxing our specifications to ha...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government unveiling cost relief measures for fuel crisis tomorrow

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's bracing itself for fuel pipeline disruptions down the track. As of Wednesday, the country had seven weeks of petrol reserves, and mor...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on One Nation gaining more support in South Australia

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labor has comfortably won re-election in South Australia, but One Nation has achieved its best electoral result in decades. The Liberal Party was poll...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on NZ Cricket choosing NZ20 over a Big Bash team

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Cricket's trans-Tasman counterparts believe time will tell over whether choosing NZ20 over a Big Bash team is the right play. NZC have giv...

Don Mackinnon: NZ20 establishment committee chair on what the new franchise league means for NZ cricket

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NZ20 consortium are confident - but not adamant - they will get off the ground for next January. The franchise league has been given conditional s...

Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 20 March, 2026, baby snapper could soon be legally caught by commercial fishers - ...

Joe Emans: Three Sisters Brewery founder on purchasing Gisborne's Sunshine Brewing

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Taranaki’s Three Sisters Brewery is purchasing Sunshine Brewing, including the Gisborne Gold brand. Three Sisters founder Joe Emans said he plans to...

Courtney Hammond: Qatar-based journalist on Iran war widening it's reach

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran has targeting energy facilities across the Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in response to an Israeli attack on Iran's South Par...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Cash-back offers are not what New Zealanders want

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So welcome to the fuel crisis — which is starting to feel a bit like COVID Junior. The government is apparently developing targeted support for low-...

Mike Plant: NZ Sport Fishing Council on removing size limits for commercial fishers

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hidden in the amendments to the Fisheries Amendment Bill, published online on Wednesday, are changes deemed “outrageous” by recreational fishers. ...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the expected length of Iranian war and Epstein files progress

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has said he's 'not putting troops' on the ground in Iran and is expecting the war to soon come to an end, whereas Prime Mini...

Bryan Betty: GP New Zealand Chairman warns of new 'more transmissible' flu strain

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors are noticing an increase in respiratory illnesses at the moment as a new flu strain moves in to the country.  GP New Zealand chairman Dr ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles' planned visit to the US

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

King Charles III is set to visit the US, despite growing calls to postpone the trip following Trump’s repeated criticism of Sir Keir Starmer. The US...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve raising inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US Federal Reserve has raised its inflation forecast as it held interest rates steady, citing an 'uncertain' economic outlook because of the war i...

The Huddle: Do we need to give Originair more funding?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion abou...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.  Heinz Wattie's ha...

Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 March, 2026, prepare for the worst on fuel - we talk to Finance Minister...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a bright side to all the bad economic news?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sorry to say it’s a bit of a bad day - a day of rather unpleasant economic news, I’m afraid. Let’s start with the GDP number. It came in a...

Mike Doustdar: Novo Nordisk CEO on the company's developments in weight-loss drugs

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind famed weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, is leading the way in the semaglutide trend.  The drugs hel...

Robert Inglis: Originair managing director on the carrier axing route between Westport and Wellington

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Originair says it's already had to reduce flights between Westport and Wellington - and the route's now set to be axed by May. The regional carrier st...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses fuel supply concerns as Middle East conflict continues

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says South Korea and Singapore will continue to export fuel, as concern rises over continuity of supply.  The Government say...

Casey Spearin: KnowYourStuff general manager on the rising popularity of ketamine

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ketamine is becoming much more popular in the Kiwi party scene. The New Zealand Drug Trends Survey shows 73 percent of respondents have no trouble get...