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Episodes
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV Boss on satellite issues and a new cricket deal
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV has taken a financial hit after satellite issues over the summer. The broadcaster has lost $1.75 million in net profit. And cricket is back o...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backing Zelenskyy after 'dictator' allegations
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump described the Ukrainian president as a 'dictator'. Starmer called Ze...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence reaching its highest level in years
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer confidence has risen to its highest level in over a decade, rebounding from record lows in recent years, Federated Farmers says. The advocacy g...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the Reserve Bank raising issues with Stats NZ data
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is urging the Government to take a hard look at Stats NZ, with a view to improving the timeliness and accuracy of key economic data. ...
Irene Gardiner: SPADA President on James Cameron calling for more investment into Wellington film industry
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed film director James Cameron says investment and innovation, especially in the film sector, is the key to Wellington’s future. Cameron spok...
The Huddle: Should public servants still get automatic pay rises?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day ...
Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2025
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 20 February 2025, the latest stats show child poverty is going nowhere - Social ...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the Chinese navy ships in the Tasman Sea
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three Chinese navy vessels have entered the Tasman Sea, off of Australia's coast. The New Zealand Defence Force is monitoring the vessels - which ...
Mark Henaghan: Auckland University law professor on the senior police officer who allegedly beat his children with a belt
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A law expert says it was assault when a senior police officer hit his children with a belt. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found t...
Alastair McClymont: immigration lawyer on Daman Kumar being granted New Zealand residency
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New Zealand-born teen threatened with deportation has mixed emotions, now that he's allowed to stay in the country. Daman Kumar faced deportat...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand chief executive defends airline from criticism by Auckland Airport
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is brushing off criticism from Aotearoa's largest airport. Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihanganui has suggested the national carrier...
Louise Upston: Child Poverty Reduction Minister on the Government failing to meet targets for reducing child poverty
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions. Annual figures to June show no real change since...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on NZ First lambasting the Greens for use of Aotearoa during Question Time
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More debate over calling New Zealand Aotearoa in the House, taking up 10 minutes during Question Time. Yesterday, Winston Peters objected to Mexican i...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate rising to 4.1 percent
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in January from 4 percent in December, in line with expectations from economists. According to the A...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps beating Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An opening Champions Trophy triumph for New Zealand over Pakistan at Karachi in their one-day international. The hosts struggled to 260, chasing 321 t...
Peter Carter: Carter Capner Law Director issues warning to Australians hoping to book a trip to New Zealand
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's latest campaign to draw in more tourists from Australia has been met with mixed responses. One leading Australian travel compensat...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Pope Francis being hospitalised with bilateral pneumonia
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New medical tests have shown further complications in the condition of Pope Francis. They reveal the 88-year-old pontiff has developed bilateral pneum...
Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Fonterra mulling over move to sell off consumer brands
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra appears to be advancing its plans to sell off Anchor, Mainland and its other consumer brands. The co-op hasn't decided whether or not t...
Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to today's OCR cut
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank started 2025 off with some good news for homeowners and slashed the OCR by 50 basis points. The Central Bank also implied more rate c...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the banks cutting down mortgage rates after OCR decision
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Banks have begun slashing shorter-term mortgage rates following today's cuts to the OCR, but experts have issued a warning to homeowners. Reserve Bank...
The Huddle: Are the OCR cuts good for the economy?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company's climbing losses
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher announced a $134 million net loss after tax for the December 31, 2024 half-year, up on the previous $120m net loss. Losses climbed partly due...
Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2025
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 19 February 2025, there was a 0.5 percent cut to the Official Cash Rate - Brad ...
Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby chief executive on the All Blacks' 2025 test season
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks will be looking to avenge a historic defeat as part of this upcoming test season. The Kiwi side will face off against Ireland in Chicag...
Maria Lovelock: Road Safety Education NZ General Manager on the drop in road fatalities
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows a drop in fatalities on the road - with older drivers at higher risk for deadly crashes for the first time. A new analysis by Road Safe...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor announces bid to run for re-election in October
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's mayor is asking for the chance to finish the job he's started. Wayne Brown will run again for the city's top job in October - saying he's d...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on today's 'double-cut' to the OCR
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's praise for the Reserve Bank tonight - from one of its fiercest critics. It's signalling this afternoon's double-cut to the Official Cash Rate ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's response to today's OCR cut
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says this afternoon's double cut to the OCR is another sign the economy's improving. The Reserve Bank is also signalling it'll foll...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump and Elon Musk sitting down for a joint Fox News interview
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk sat down for an interview with Sean Hannity, which was broadcasted on Fox News. Musk was quick to flatter Trump i...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks' end-of-year tour schedule
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks will play 13 tests in 2025 with the confirmation of their end-of-year tour schedule. The year will comprise three tests against France ...
Dr Paul Smith: Right to Repair Aotearoa Coalition spokesperson on the Right to Repair Amendment Bill reading
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting faulty or broken goods fixed could be made significantly easier if a new bill giving Kiwis the right to repair becomes law. The Consumer Guara...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia slashing their OCR by 25 basis points
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's finally some relief for Australian homeowners, as the RBA lowers interest rates for the first time since 2020. It held the cash rate at 4...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what we can expect from the first OCR update of 2025
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Reserve Bank's first official cash rate decision for 2025 - and many economists are predicting a rate cut to start off the year. The RBNZ is ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Winston Peters suggesting New Zealand pull out of the Paris Climate Accord
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is the latest to suggest New Zealand should back out of the Paris Climate Accord. He joined The Country's Jamie M...
The Huddle: Do we need to change the laws for policing protests?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour MP Stuart Nash and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2025
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 18 February 2025, Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche speaks to Ryan Brid...
John Stevenson: Chair of Fonterra's Co-operative Council on the company offering dairy farmers compensation for sustainability efforts
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra dairy farmers will be able to earn cash for their climate efforts - beginning from June. The dairy giant has announced it will pay an extra 1...
Kenneth Johnston KC: IPCA chairperson on the calls to review policing protests
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A police watchdog is suggesting the Government takes a closer look at laws for protestors outside private residences. An Independent Police Cond...
Kate Rodger: film reviewer on Netflix launching 'second screen' shows for viewers distracted by their phones
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix knows we're more likely to be on our phones as we watch TV shows - and they're looking to appeal to distracted viewers. The streaming giant is...
Ron Mark: former Defence Minister on whether New Zealand has the capacity to send troops to Ukraine
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does New Zealand have the capacity to send troops to Ukraine? Prime Minister Chris Luxon has said he's open to the idea, after a meeting of EU l...
Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the changes to come for Government agencies after Manurewa Marae inquiry
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new standard for Government agencies handling data will be set after today's bombshell report. The Public Service Commission has released a report d...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the head of Stats NZ exiting the role after Manurewa Marae inquiry
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The head of the Public Service Sector says the Government needs to do better with Kiwis' data. A report into claims Covid and Census data were misused...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA cutting the OCR to 4.1 percent
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, the RBA has moved to lower the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points from 4.35 percent to 4.1 percent. This is in line with predict...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Leon MacDonald taking up first rugby role since All Blacks departure
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leon MacDonald is poised to land at an unexpected destination in his first rugby role since departing the All Blacks in August. Five tests into last y...
Dr Richard Sullivan: Health NZ chief clinical officer on patients being declined for specialist appointments based on BMI
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health NZ is pushing back against the claims patients in Porirua have been declined specialist appointments based on their body mass indexes. A g...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying he's 'ready' to send UK troops to Ukraine
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Keir Starmer would put British troops in Ukraine to help guarantee a peace deal. The US and Russian Presidents are holding talks on the war - but ...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on A2 Milk's share price surging
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A2 Milk has upped its first-half net profit by 7.6 percent - overtaking expectations - and announced its first dividend of 8.5 cents a share. Its infa...
Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company's revenue going up despite economic downturn
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of our largest freight companies says it's yet to see economic green shoots. Freightways is reporting a 6.5 percent increase in profit in the six ...
Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister reveals another supermarket player is interested in setting up in New Zealand
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Economic Growth Minister says she's had another supermarket express their interest in setting up shop here. Nicola Willis has repeated the call we...
The Huddle: Are we all getting sick of QR codes in restaurants?
17 Feb 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...
Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2025
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 February 2025, US and Russian negotiators are set to begin peace talks to end t...
Alastair McClymont: immigration lawyer on NZ-born teen's deportation to India being put on hold
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New Zealand-born Indian teen facing deportation has been granted a brief reprieve. It's now been paused, as Associate Immigration Minister Chris Pen...
Mike Egan: Restaurant Association President on the majority of diners preferring face-to-face service over apps
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi diners have mixed feelings on replacing human service with technology, with many preferring face-to-face interaction. Those 46 and older showed n...
Robert MacCulloch: Auckland University economics professor warns against cutting the OCR
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An economics expert says cutting the Official Cash Rate is unwarranted. The Reserve Bank is set to release its first 2025 OCR decision on Wednesday. M...
Tenby Powell: Kiwi K.A.R.E founder on the concerns Ukraine will be left out of US-Russia negotiations
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns the US and Russia are having peace talks without involving anyone else - including Ukraine. Ukraine's European allies are set to gath...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon looking to investigate Destiny Church's charitable status
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's renewed calls to evaluate Destiny Church's charitable status and tax treatment after their actions last weekend. Followers of Destiny Church &...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Peter Dutton's plan to 'deal with' insurers if coalition wins Government
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Dutton has vowed to 'deal with' insurers if they do not drop premiums in higher risk areas. The devastating floods in north Queensland have draw...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC beating out Western United
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation for revenge has inspired Auckland FC to yet another win in football's men's A-League. A pair of quick goals to end the first half has helpe...
Jeffrey Price: Former US Defence Department official ahead of France's emergency summit on the Russia-Ukraine war
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's advisers are on their way to Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations with Russia to end the war with Ukraine - but Ukraine appears to have been lef...
Sports Huddle: Nick Bewley & Clay Wilson
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson and Sports Journalist Nick Bewley talk all things Super Rugby: The impact of Will Jordan and Scott B...
Full Show Podcast: 14 February 2025
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 February 2025, there’s more upheaval in the health sector with the Director G...
Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders boss on the start of Super Rugby Pacific
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first Super Rugby Pacific game is kicking off tonight. Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge joins the show to discuss the season and the changes his t...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the suspected attack in Munich that injured at least 30 people
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German Counter-terrorism officers have taken over the investigation into the incident yesterday in which a car drove into a crowd in Munich. At least...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the Cook Islands - China deal, Trump's new tariffs and fears of a trade war between China and the US
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cook Island’s Prime Minister Mark Brown is in China as a deal is being signed between the two country’s. Has China spoken about what the deal inv...
Toni Bruce: Sports sociologist professor on the disparity in athletes pay
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The top 100 highest paid athletes in the world are all men. Christiano Ronaldo holds the top spot at US$260 million last year. How can women catch u...
Gary Petley: South Waikato District Mayor on the shutdown of the Kinleith Mill paper division
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tokoroa’s Kinleith Mill owner has confirmed plans to permanently end paper production. From June the change will be implemented and roughly 230 fac...
Peter Dunne: Political Commentator on David Seymour's push for a four-year parliamentary term
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour is pushing for New Zealand to adopt a four-year parliamentary term. The ACT Party leader says in a longer term, select committees would...
Elliott Smith: Rugby Commentator on Super Rugby matches, cricket's tri-series final, Blues v Chiefs
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Super Rugby is back - can the Crusaders redeem themselves? Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith discusses major player losses, what to expect in the ...
Jason Walls: Political Editor on Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati's resignation
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week has seen another Ministry of Health official’s resignation. Was Dr Diana Sarfati pushed out? A former defence and foreign minister is ...
Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on Diana Sarfati's resignation
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In another downfall for the health sector, the Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati has resigned. Sarfati will leave the role “promptly.” Th...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Robert F Kennedy Jr's swearing in as Health Secretary, Trumps new tariffs, and Valentines Day
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has announced more tariffs, and Robert F Kennedy Jr has been sworn in as Health Secretary – what will he do with his new powers? It’...
Leanne Otene: NZ Principals Federation President on school spending flagged by the Auditor General
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Questionable spending by schools has been flagged by the Auditor General. According to a new report, 54 schools had spent money in ways that personal...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the concerns Kyiv will be sidelined in Russia-Ukraine war peace talks
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has confirmed talks to end the war in Ukraine will start immediately, although the US is indicating it won't regain all its ...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the collective response to Donald Trump's tariffs
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The expanded tariff measures announced by President Donald Trump are contributing to economic uncertainty held by multiple companies, according to exp...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host addresses backlash from farmers as Southland farmland set to be converted into forestry
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A series of livestock sales making way for blanket afforestation on a productive hill-country station on the Hokonui Hills in Southland isn't being re...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the Finance Minister's plan to boost competition in the supermarket sector
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has confirmed it plans to create more competition between the supermarkets as part of its growth plan. Finance and Economic Growth Mini...
Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2025
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 February 2025, the Government's teasing a potential third player in the super...
Patrick Brockie: City Rail Link CEO on the first test train travelling through the Auckland tunnels
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managers of Auckland's City Rail Link are still shying away from naming a specific opening date, following last night's successful tests. A trai...
The Huddle: Does New Zealand need a third supermarket operator?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion abou...
Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer on the organisation's bid to encourage Meta to launch more anti-scam measures
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netsafe say it's encouraging tech giant Meta to prevent scams in the country. Across the ditch, social media companies are detecting and preventing su...
Tex Edwards: MonopolyWatch research director on the Government's new plan to boost supermarket competition
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's hopes a fresh call for reform to break our supermarket duopoly brings meaningful action. Economic Growth and Finance Minister Nicola Willis ha...
Sascha Dov Bachmann: Canberra law professor on Donald Trump's discussions with Putin in bid to end Russia-Ukraine war
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US moves to end the war in Ukraine could work in Russia's favour, according to one expert. President Donald Trump says talks will start immediately - ...
Rebecca Jancauskas: JGA Saddler director on the lawsuit launched against ‘ineffective’ cold and flu medications
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A class action lawsuit launched in Auckland today questioning Johnson and Johnson cold and flu products follows similar suits worldwide. JGA Saddler h...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Takuta Ferris' apology after Privileges Committee report
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone's happy about an apology from Takuta Ferris last night, delivered in Māori. In September, Te Pati Maori MP said describing MPs as 'maste...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the mass condemnation of the NSW nurses who made anti-Semitic comments
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Members of the medical community have voiced their disapproval with the two nurses who bragged about refusing to treat Israeli patients. Ahmad R...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the Joseph Parker v Daniel Dubois world title fight
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It appears boxer Joseph Parker is one win away from a shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The New Zealander challenges ...
Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the rise in people switching to third-party car insurance due to costs
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rising premiums are pushing more people into considering third party car insurance. The average quote for comprehensive car insurance on comparison we...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ongoing investigation into political WhatsApp group
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK’s Labour Party has suspended 11 councillors in Greater Manchester as part of an investigation into a WhatsApp group where offensive messages ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Government signing off on new rules for foreign investors
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's looking more likely that NZ First is on board with the new rules for foreign investors - including a shake-up for overseas buyers of property. Ne...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the start of the NZX reporting season
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The upcoming reporting season looks likely to reflect the tough times seen in the economy in the second half of last year, yet company 'outlook' state...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's planned reviews into the ACC
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is running the ruler over the way the Accident Compensation Corporation manages its $50 billion investment portfolio. The newly appoint...
Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2025
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 February 2025, our fishing industry is in for a shake-up with catch regulati...
The Huddle: Should we be worried about New Zealand's corruption survey results?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the f...
Vittoria Short: ASB CEO on the bank's interim net profit rising to $763 million
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASB is reporting a one percent increase in net profit, for last year's second half. Profit margins remained flat, but home lending grew five percent a...
Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA Acting National Secretary agrees with Minister Collins' call for public service leaders to be more genuine
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's some agreement with a plea from the Public Service Minister for sector bosses to be more genuine - but questions have also been raised. ...
Quentin Smith: Wānaka deputy mayor on the council rejecting proposed McDonald’s restaurant
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A McFlurry of controversy is over in Wānaka - with a proposal for the region's first-ever McDonald's declined. The District Council has turned the fa...
Andrew MacFarlane: Australian correspondent on the two health workers who were stood down over alleged Antisemitism
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two Sydney nurses may not yet know they've been stood down over anti-Semitic comments. A video has been posted to social media of the pair in uniform,...
Lisa Futschek: Seafood NZ CEO says new proposed changes will keep fishery workers safer
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seafood New Zealand says new fishery proposals will keep workers safer. Public consultation is open on loosening up on extending or reducing catch lim...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Takuta Ferris being called to apologise by the Privileges Committee
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A report's been tabled in Parliament, recommending a Te Pati Maori MP apologise for deliberately misleading the House. In a debate in September ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Jordan’s King Abdullah meeting with Donald Trump
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump met Jordan's King Abdullah today, amid ongoing discussions about redeveloping Gaza and potentially reducing aid for the US-allied Arab co...