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Episodes
Dame Sophie Pascoe: Kiwi para-swimmer opens up about retirement from the sport
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Sophie Pascoe believes the time is right to hang up her swimming cap and goggles. The 32-year-old is retiring as New Zealand's greatest-ever Para...
Ricardo Menéndez March: Green MP says Prime Minister Luxon needs to hold Shane Jones, Winston Peters to account over recent comments
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party has been quick to criticise their political rivals over recent objectionable comments in the House. NZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'sen...
Karen Chhour: Minister for Children explains decision to override Oranga Tamariki's move to pull funding from Barnardos helpline
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Children's Minister says saving Barnados' helpline for under-12s was a mutual decision reached with the Prime Minister. The 0800 What's Up s...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Prime Minister Chris Luxon being grilled over Winston Peters, Shane Jones’ ‘xenophobic’ comments
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says he hasn't spoken to two Cabinet ministers over recent remarks that were labelled racist and xenophobic. In the House, Sh...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on NSW police voicing displeasure with leaking of potential caravan terror plot
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's discourse erupting in Sydney after a delay in publicising the discovery of a caravan full of explosives. A Dural resident made the discovery 1...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Dame Lisa Carrington confirming she's committed to the 2028 LA Olympics
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Lisa Carrington's decision to commit to a fifth Olympic campaign has been met with elation at Canoe Racing New Zealand. It's been confirmed the e...
Richard Corney: managing director of Flight Coffee issues warning about the future of the coffee industry
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experts are warning things are set to get 'very scary' for New Zealand's coffee and café industry. Global supply chain disruptions and worsening clim...
Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the UK Government increasing funding for expansions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government is looking to 'fight for growth' and expand the resources dedicating to funding major airports. British finance minister Rachel Reev...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on stocks bouncing back following DeepSeek debacle
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, tech stocks have picked up again after a 3 percent selloff after Chinese startup DeepSeek caused a storm in the AI industry. The stock...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the rise in people shopping around for better mortgage rates
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bank switching surged in December, as those with mortgages appear to have shopped around for cheaper debt at a record rate. Just over $2 billion of mo...
The Huddle: Do we agree with the speed limit changes?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about th...
Jack Heinemann: Canterbury University genetics professor on the Doomsday Clock moving closer to midnight
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists have moved their Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds to midnight. The clock symbolically illustrates how close hum...
Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2025
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 29 January 2025, will higher speed limits make our roads unsafer? Ryan Bridge a...
Chris Kane: Fonterra Director of Global Engineering on the company's plan to invest more into electrification
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra is investing $150 million into electrification over the next 18 months. The collective says the projects across the North Island are a signif...
Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the water in Auckland City Hospital being shut off
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patients in Auckland City Hospital's main building are without hot water. An issue with pipes emerged yesterday afternoon - and will take up to three ...
Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor on the Doctor Who exhibition joining the list of loss-makers for convention centre
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A third major exhibition at Wellington's $180 million convention centre has failed to break even. The City Council is refusing to quantify the deficit...
Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor defends crackdown on illegal trolley use
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rotorua's mayor says cracking down on illegal trolley use is not an attack on homeless people. Police launched Operation Trolley last week, after comp...
Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's plan to change speed limits on 38 sections of road
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More roads could get faster - beyond the Government's planned changes to speed limits on 38 sections of road. The Government is reversing speed limit ...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi copping backlash over comments made to Karen Chhour
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Te Pāti Māori MP is under fire after questioning the Children's Minister's Māori identity. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi made the remark to Karen Chhour i...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Google Maps renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google Maps is renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America - as ordered by Donald Trump within hours of becoming President last week. It'll app...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NRL potentially making the jump to international streaming
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NRL bosses will put their Australian broadcast rights up for grabs this year in a move that could spark interest from foreign streaming services. The ...
Justine Haves: General Manager of Waste Solutions says lithium-ion batteries behind spring of rubbish truck fires
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a fiery start to 2025, with at least nine Auckland rubbish trucks bursting into flames in the first two weeks of the year. Auckland Council ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Just Stop Oil disrupting Sigourney Weaver's West End performance
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pair of protestors from Just Stop Oil disrupted a performance of The Tempest, starring Sigourney Weaver on London's West End. The duo got up on stag...
Richard Wagstaff: NZCTU President on the results from the latest Mood of the Workforce survey
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows more people are concerned about work, housing, and health, according to research by NZCTU. The council's annual Mood of the Workforce s...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on whether the Government will put The Country on the chopping block
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's speculation the Government may be looking to sell off Landcorp as the asset continues to underperform. Long-standing agricultural consultant W...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist unpacks the current market for digital nomads
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's hopeful that digital nomads will help grow New Zealand's economy off the back of their recent visa change. Finance Minister Nicola Wi...
The Huddle: Winston Peters v Kiribati - where do we go from here?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, Labour leader Chris Hipkins fires back at National's plan for asset sales after t...
John Minto: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa national chair defends controversial hotline
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa's launched what it calls a 'genocide hotline' - asking people to report sightings of Israeli Defence Force...
Scott Shellady: US markets analyst explains why US experts are worried about DeepSeek
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks took a sharp drop - and experts are feeling wary - after a Chinese artificial intelligence startup posed a threat to America's technology in...
Carl Bates: Whanganui MP launches bid to raise mandatory age for jury duty
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A National MP wants to raise the age for mandatory jury duty. Under current legislation, the court registrar must excuse anyone over the age of ...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the return of Parliament for 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government and Opposition have butted heads on the first day in Parliament. The Prime Minister boasted of the Government plans to boost economic g...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader fires back at National's plan to campaign on asset sales
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour says it's nonsense to suggest the private sector does things better - after National has said it will campaign on asset sales next election. AC...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Peter Dutton announcing a frontbench reshuffle ahead of the Australian election
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the Australian election, opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed some political shakeups - and named David Coleman for the key shadow fo...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the horse that sold for $2.4 million at Karaka auction
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was an emotional scene at Karaka yesterday after the regally-bred full-sister to glamour mare Orchestral was sold for $2.4 million. After Orchestra...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Sky's satellite issues causing headaches for viewers
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More and more Kiwi households have noticed an increase in broadcasting issues and disruptions - and the provider has offered up an explanation. In a r...
Gail Downey: UK correspondent on Storm Herminia arriving in the UK
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the UK moves to clean up the damage resulting from Storm Éowyn, a second major storm is set to hit the region. The Met Office is warning Stor...
Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners spokesperson on the expected results from US tech titans
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's set to be a big week for the US' biggest tech companies. Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Tesla are all expected to report their results in the...
Todd Dawson and Alan Piper: Napier Port CEO and KiwiRail Executive Manager of Freight Markets on the new logging train from Palmerston North to Hawke’s Bay
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the closure of the Tangiwai Mill in the Ruapehu District, forestry company Ernslaw One has found a new way to continue production and keep c...
The Huddle: Will the visa changes help grow New Zealand's economy?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following i...
Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2025
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 27 January 2025, there were plenty of arguments for and against the Treaty Princip...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hopeful visa changes for digital nomads will help grow tourism numbers
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is determined to get tourism figures back up to their pre-pandemic levels - and she hopes the newest batch of visa changes will s...
Elliot Ikilei: Hobson’s Pledge team member on the group claiming they were left off the Treaty Principles Bill submission list
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A war of words has erupted over the logistics of speaking slots during submission on the Treaty Principles Bill. The pro-bill lobby group Hobson's Ple...
Greg Barton: professor of global Islamic politics on Donald Trump suggesting neighbouring regions help 'clean out' Gaza
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump's push for Arab nations to take in Palestinians to 'clean out' Gaza could be a genuine suggestion. He's said Egypt and Jorda...
Craig Jepson: Kaipara mayor on the fallout from yesterday's tornado
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mangawhai community is banding together to pick up the pieces from yesterday morning's tornado. Two people were seriously injured and nine buildin...
Tim Alpe: LyLo director on the Government relaxing visa requirements to attract digital nomads
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overseas visitors may need an extra nudge to come here, even with relaxed visa requirements aiming to attract digital nomads to spend more. From today...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the oral submissions regarding the Treaty Principles Bill being read out in Parliament
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The architect of the Treaty Principles Bill claims the legislation would improve outcomes for Māori. Oral submissions were delivered in Parliam...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on two historic monuments being vandalised as part of Australia Day protests
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two historic Melbourne monuments were vandalised as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the controversial Australia Day holiday...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC beating out the Western Sydney Wanderers
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief within Auckland FC that they can win the A-League title in their maiden season. The inaugural side sits two points clear at the top of ...
Rose McInerney: Mastery school principal on the surge in demand for charter schools
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the nation's new charter schools claim they are being 'swamped' with applications before they have even opened. Seven of the publicly funded, ...
Matt Aitken: Head of VFX at Wētā FX (1)
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wētā VFX has received three Academy Award nominations for their work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. 200...
Gail Downey: UK Correspondent on a life-threatening storm, Three thousand job cuts from Sainsburys, and Adele accused of sabotaging house sale
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A potentially life-threatening storm is hitting the UK, with millions of people being urged to stay home. Three thousand job cuts are to be lost...
Full Show Podcast: 24 January 2025
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 24 January 2025, Act leader David Seymour says we should consider more privatisati...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's reaction to Trump's tariffs, the sale of TikTok, and Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's phone call
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How has China reacted to Donald Trump's threat to put a 10% tariff on China as early as February 1st? Is China warming up to allowing TikTok to ...
The Huddle: Why can't the All Blacks get Richie Mo'unga back?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Deputy Sports News Director Elliott Smith and Sports Journalist Lavina Good discussed the historic rugby game to be played in t...
Blair Jones: Kirwee Rugby Club President on the biggest game in 120 years next week
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirwee, a town west of Christchurch with a population of 1180, is gearing up for the biggest game in the town's history. The Blues and the Crusa...
Josie Vidal: Straterra CEO on the economic growth mining can bring to New Zealand
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government has hinted at a "major" mining announcement next week, and the sector is welcoming a push for mining to play a bigger role in the count...
Matt Aitken: Head of VFX at Wētā FX
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wētā VFX has received three Academy Award nominations for their work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. 200...
Tama Potaka: Associate Housing Minister on the reduction of people in emergency housing
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has reduced the number of people in emergency housing motels by 75%, reaching their target five years early. There are now just u...
Dr Angus Chambers: Chair of the General Practice Owners Association on the privatisation of healthcare in New Zealand
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite not being the leader of the country, David Seymour has delivered his State of the Nation address. The ACT Party leader said New Zealande...
Jason Walls: Political Editor on Ratana, the fate of the treaty's principle bill and David Seymour's State of the Nation speech
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Politicians have descended on Ratana. During several speeches, the fate of The Treaty's Principle Bill was called into question. Meanwhile...
Jason Pine: Sports Contributor on Nottingham Forest signing Chris Wood, Auckland FC's continued success, Australian Open semi-finals
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi Chris Wood has resigned with Nottingham Forest, but will he come home when his contract finishes in 2027? Auckland FC continue to defend th...
Andrea Teng: Otago University researcher on rising diabetes rates
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research from Otago University has painted a grim picture for the future health of Kiwis... More than half a million of us will be living with dia...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK looking to tighten knife sale laws after Southport attack
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Southport attack has prompted the UK to toughen up the laws on buying knives as the killer awaits sentencing. Under new legislation, anyone buying...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand Merino investigating alleged animal welfare violations
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two farms have been suspended from New Zealand Merino’s ZQ quality standard supply programme after undercover videos appeared to show animal welfare...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Prime Minister Chris Luxon's plan to grow NZ economy
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon laid out his vision for growing the economy as part of today's State of the Nation address - and pointed the finger at the ...
The Huddle: Will Putin respond to Trump's threats?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, AUT chancellor Rob Campbell and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the ...
Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist explains why more Facebook and Instagram accounts are auto-following Trump
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook and Instagram users have recently noticed their accounts have started following President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and Vice President J...
Sir Peter Gluckman: former Chief Science Advisor on the seven Crown Research Institutes merging into three mega science groups
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief the science sector is on the right track with a major overhaul. Seven Crown Research Institutes will now merge into three public resear...
Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 January 2025, the Prime Minister says we need to do away with our 'no'-attitu...
Victoria Arbiter: royal commentator on Prince Harry's legal dispute with News Group Newspapers reaching a settlement
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry's decision to settle with News Group Newspapers may have been the smart move, according to one expert. He'd been suing the group - which ...
Craig Gabriel: tennis commentator on Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton criticising on-court interviewers for being 'respectful'
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton has taken the Grand Slam's on-court interviewers to task for being 'disrespectful' to players. Shelton initi...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the Government's new agency designed to bring in overseas funding
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trade Minister says he wants deals through the door this year - with a Government goal of tempting overseas funding. A new agency called Invest Ne...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor unpacks Prime Minister Chris Luxon's State of the Nation address
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister isn't concerned opening up to more mining could harm New Zealand's reputation. More mining and drilling is on the cards under a new...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Peter Dutton leading in the polls
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Australian election year gets underway, voters appear to be looking for a change in leadership. New polling data shows Peter Dutton holds a 39–...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the NZ Winter Games folding in the face of rising costs
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence snow sports will continue to thrive in New Zealand, despite the Winter Games being put on ice due to an avalanche of rising costs. CEO of S...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the Government's bid to draw in more tourists
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is excited about the Government's new growth agenda. Minister-in-charge Nicola Willis is considering visa changes, hoping to...
Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the death toll from the Turkish ski resort fire
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A huge fire killed at least 76 people as it ripped through a hotel at a popular ski resort in northern Turkey. The blaze at the Grand Kartal Hotel in ...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the market response to Trump returning to the White House
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump officially got the keys back to the White House earlier this week - and his return to power could have an impact on NZX-listed businesses...
Bharat Chawla: India NZ Business Council chair on India testing the waters on a trade agreement with New Zealand
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports indicate the Indian Government is sounding out the nation's biggest businesses to determine how they feel about a trade agreement with New...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Auditor-General urging the Government to report what their spending achieves
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Auditor-General is upping the ante, urging the Government to change the law to require departments to better report on what their spending achieve...
The Huddle: Why can't Gen Z handle DIY?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the follo...
Duncan Grieve: Spinoff founder expects more industry cuts to come following NZME restructure
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A media commentator says cuts at NZME are just the latest in a troubled industry. NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB owner NZME is proposing a restructur...
Phil Thomson: Auror CEO unpacks surveillance technology used to record Golriz Ghahraman’s Pak’nSave incident
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police can search the retail surveillance network that recorded a shopping incident involving former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, even when no complaint...
Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2025
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 January 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis on our sticky domestic inflatio...
Peter Wolfkamp: ZB's Resident Builder on Gen Z hiring professionals to change their lightbulbs
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The revelation that almost a quarter of Gen Z adults would rather pay a professional to change their lightbulbs has raised concerns about self-relianc...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster hopeful the Reserve Bank will cut rates in February
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence another substantial Official Cash Rate cut's on the cards, with today's figures showing inflation is still under control. Stats NZ says the...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister warns local councils to exercise restraint, avoid nice-to-haves
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's fired a warning to local councils - saying it's time for spending discipline and restraint. Stats NZ data for the year to Decem...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government outlining economic priorities at caucus retreat
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National's sending a strong message about its goals for 2025 - to grow the economy. The party's holding its annual caucus retreat today, and Pri...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on President Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US isn't appearing that united over new President Donald Trump's drastic reconfiguration of American policy. He's issued dozens of executive...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Novak Djokovic beating out Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz admits he was outplayed in a four-set quarter-final defeat to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Alcaraz won the first set...
Alwyn Poole: education consultant on the growing calls to improve achievement rates for Māori students
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experts are urging the Government to step up and help boost achievement rates among Māori students. The latest NCEA data shows Māori students lagged...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's return to the White House impacting Davos discussions
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business executives, academics, Government officials and civic leaders are expected to gather in Switzerland for the World Economic forum - and there'...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's unemployment rate reaching 4 percent
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, the unemployment rate increased to 4 percent in December - raising questions ahead of a potential interest rate cut next month. Une...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office means for Kiwi farmers
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a big week for the US, with Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office for his second term as US President. His plan for tariffs has sparked ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on retail spending being 'stronger than expected' for December
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Economists have revealed retail spending numbers were better than expected for the month of December. The total value of electronic card spending, inc...
The Huddle: Are we a nation of humourless whiners?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Auckland City Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the follow...
Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 January 2025, Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian speaks to Andrew Dickens as ...
Megan Alexander: Robert Half Managing Director offers tips for standing out in the job hunt
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a tough market for people on the job hunt in today's climate. Seek data shows job ads fell 2 percent in December - and were down 22 percent...
Hilary Souter: ASA chief executive looks back at the 2024 ads that sparked controversy
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports offer a look into the TV ads that struck a nerve in 2024. The Advertising Standards Authority received hundreds of complaints last year, b...