Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Byron Clark: Author and expert on far-right and alt-right extremism on Candace Owens being allowed entry into New Zealand
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial US Commentator Candace Owens has been granted a visa to work in New Zealand. This comes as Owens initial visa denial was overturned by A...
Brooke Van Velden: on the Holidays Act changes
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The government is back to brainstorming for the Holidays Act, after feedback on the initial plan revealed it could make things worse. The legisl...
Simeon Brown: on the three new tolls set to boost investment in roads
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The government has agreed to new tolling in order to expedite investment in roads. Three new roads now come with a toll, all in the North Island...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Luxon's reflection on his first year as Prime Minister
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon gives his review of the parliamentary press gallery as he nears the end of his first year as Prime Minister. Luxon said his past ye...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Trump's pledge to abolish the Department of Education
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to shut down the Department of Education, a promise he made during his campaign. The President to be is also ...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Tim Southee's final match and whether Auckland FC can maintain their winning streak as they play Melbourne
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend’s cricket will see an end to Tim Southee’s career in his 107th match. The Black Cap’s ‘lost comfortably’ in both Wellington an...
Terry Leach: Motorbike Advocacy Group New Zealand spokesperson on the "inequitable" ACC levy increase for motorcyclists
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Motorcyclists are calling the latest ACC levy increase “punitive and inequitable,” as they set to increase by 80% over the next three years. The ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on bowel cancer rates soaring in England
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bowel cancer rates in England have soared among under-50s - leaving experts concerned. New studies suggest more adults are developing early-onset bowe...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Google's new Willow computing chip
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tech giant Google has unveiled its third-generation quantum chip, 'Willow'. The chip can solve problems at remarkable speeds, and experts are consider...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's primary sector being expected to jump by 7 percent in 2025
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s primary sector export revenue is expected to jump by 7 percent to $56.9 billion in the June 2025 year after contracting in 2024, the M...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of Nicola Willis' half yearly economic and fiscal update
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's set to update the country on the state of the books next week, and experts aren't feeling too optimistic. Nicola Willis will re...
Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2024
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 December 2024, Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC explains why she rewrote the m...
The Huddle: What is Wellington City Council thinking?
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ's Nick Leggett and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues o...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader defends ferry replacement project cost prediction after Peters interview
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of the Government's new Cook Strait ferries is still unknown - but ACT's David Seymour has offered up some clarity. On social media, Da...
John Battersby: Massey University security expert addresses concerns surrounding 'bumbling jihadi' Mark John Taylor
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A defence and security expert says the Kiwi 'bumbling jihadi' is New Zealand's problem, but it's difficult to get him. Mark John Taylor is belie...
Una Jagose: Solicitor-General on the newly updated prosecution guidelines
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Solicitor-General's spoken out over public pressure to change the prosecution guidelines. Una Jagose had advised prosecutors to think carefu...
Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on the possibility of rates going up by 15.9 percent
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A city councillor says more can be done to stop Wellington's rates rising further. Draft council budget figures predict 15.9 percent rises for the 202...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters' handling of the new Cook Strait ferries
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has fired back at speculation about how much the new Cook Strait ferries. The Government won't reveal how much they'll pay to replace t...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on obesity beating smoking as top Australian health risk
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being overweight or obese has overtaken smoking as the top risk factor contributing to health problems in 2024, new data shows. The Australian Burden ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Papua New Guinea getting NRL team from 2028
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Papua New Guinea will have an NRL team from 2028, becoming the first-non-Australian-based club since the Warriors were established in 1995. Australian...
Hayden Ricketts: Mission Homefront co-founder on Christmas leave getting cancelled for military personnel
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas and New Year's leave has been cancelled for military personnel set to cover for striking from non-uniform staff. The Defence Minister last m...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Government's concern about British Jihadists returning from Syria
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concern about a wave of newly-released British jihadists returning to the UK from Syrian prisons. The UK Government is keeping a close...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the NZX winners and losers for 2024
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year? Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Court of Appeal allowing BNZ to close Gloriavale's bank accounts
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A significant decision from the Court of Appeal could see Gloriavale shut down its' operations for good. The court has thrown out an injunction that p...
The Huddle: What does the ferry announcement mean for the coalition?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about...
Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2024
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 December 2024, there's more questions than answers after the Government anno...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on card spending dropping in November
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest card spending data from November indicates Kiwis are keeping their expenses down for another month. Kiwibank reports claim the value of spe...
Anonymous petrol station owner: Concerned spokesperson speaks out on BNZ signalling end to fossil fuel lending
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's concern among petrol station owners, following BNZ signalling its lending period for fossil fuels is ending. BNZ has informed one business len...
Chloe Surridge: Auckland Airport chief operating officer on the technology outage that delayed travellers
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport has unveiled the scale of the delays today following an IT issue. A fault with a fibre network provider's domains cut the internet to...
Winston Peters: newly-appointed Minister for Rail on the Government's new Cook Strait ferry plan
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters is tip-toeing around whether New Zealand First will get the rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries it campaigned for. The Government has anno...
Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar headmaster speaks in defence of school prizegivings
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are school prizegivings harmful or helpful? Discussions have surfaced as the school year comes to a close. Auckland Grammar headmaster, Tim O'Co...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's grilling in Parliament following ferry announcement
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has put on a brave face in the House today, deflecting question after question on a somewhat lacklustre announcement concerning the...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Luigi Mangione's motivation behind alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The man charged with allegedly shooting a top health insurance chief executive in New York carried a manifesto of grievances - indicating a possible m...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on James O'Connor joining up with the Crusaders
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Crusaders playmaker - and former Wallaby - James O'Connor is calling for All Blacks to remain eligible for test selection while playing for Austra...
Fleur Fitzsimons: acting National Secretary of the PSA pushes back against Government's remote work restrictions
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Public Service Association has filed a claim with the Employment Relations Authority to stop the Government restricting flexible workplace practic...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's meeting with Prince William
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Britain’s King Charles III is 'fighting very hard' in his battle with cancer, according to President-elect Donald Trump’s account of a conver...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian Reserve Bank leaving rates on hold for 2024
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's central bank has opted to keep rates on hold in its final meeting of 2024 - the same position it's held all year. The RBA did soften its l...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence reaching highest level since 2017
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following a significant lift in September, farmer confidence has surged again to the highest level since 2017. According to Rabobank's final Rural Con...
The Huddle: What do we make of the greyhound racing ban?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues ...
Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Director of Money and Cash on Kiwis staying keen on physical money
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most New Zealanders are still keen on using physical cash, a new Reserve Bank consultation has found. Their online survey drew in over 18,000 re...
Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2024
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 10 December 2024, Racing Minister Winston Peters has called time on the Greyhound...
Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ Chief Executive on the Government placing a ban on the industry
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supporters of New Zealand's greyhound racing industry are voicing their disapproval with the Government's latest decision. Racing Minister Winston Pet...
Debbi Tohill: Rape Prevention Education spokesperson on the importance of teaching consent in schools
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's support for teaching Kiwi students about healthy relationships and consent as part of a refresh of school sex education standards. Gender and ...
Harry Gorringe: Rhythm and Alps general manager on the festival lacking resources for drug testing
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several big summer music festivals will not have drug testing this year, according to New Zealand's main drug checking agency for events. KnowYou...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on the Commerce Commission filing criminal charges against the supermarkets
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer NZ says inaccurate pricing and misleading specials could collectively cost customers millions of dollars. The Commerce Commission has filed c...
Winston Peters: Racing Minister on the Government's plan to phase out greyhound racing in New Zealand
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters says supporters of greyhound racing shouldn't be too shocked by the Government's ban on the industry. The Racing Minister has rev...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Speaker Gerry Brownlee referring MPs to Privileges Committee after haka in the House
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Speaker of the House has ruled on MPs from Te Pati Maori and Labour - for their role in the haka in the House protesting the Treaty Principles Bil...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving rates on hold
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no Christmas gift for Australian mortgage holders - as the central bank has left rates unchanged again. The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept...
Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale leavers calls on the Government to step in to protect the victims of the community
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The legal expert leading the team representing Gloriavale leavers is calling on the Government to act now and protect the victims of the community. BN...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Notre Dame holding its first mass since reopening
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Notre Dame Cathedral hosted its first mass over the weekend since the devastating fire of 2019. The event was attended by 2,500 people, includin...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the Government giving Kiwibank a cash injection to boost up banking competiton
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is taking action and giving Kiwibank a financial boost in order to bolster banking competition. A new Commerce Commission report on ban...
Malcolm Fleming: New Zealand Certified Builders Association CEO on the Government's proposed changes to insulation standards
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is looking to shake up how builders can meet insulation standards for new homes in a bid to reduce building costs. Building and Constru...
The Huddle: Was Auckland Transport's latest campaign out of line?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...
Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2024
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 9 December 2024, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announces how she'll inject $500 m...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says boosting the banking competition top of mind following recent announcement
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is determined to ensure New Zealanders get access to more competitive banking services. A Commerce Commission report on banking h...
Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety spokesperson on police missing funding for failing to issue enough speeding tickets
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The police have missed out on a $6 million funding incentive for failing to issue enough speeding tickets. The Transport Minister promised earli...
Nick Roberts: TAB chief executive approves of Government legislation to extend its monopoly
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TAB's boss is applauding Government moves to extend its monopoly. Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced plans for legislation to ensure the TAB...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity co-founder on the Government's new moves to boost competition in the banking sector
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's beefing up Kiwibank - at the request of the Commerce Commission. Its report on banking has found the sector isn't competitive enough,...
Robert Ford: former US Ambassador to Syria on the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s rule
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former US Ambassador to Syria says the collapse of the more-than-50-year Assad Regime in Syria is a happy coincidence for the US. Leader Basha...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government bolstering Kiwibank in a bid to increase banking competition
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's helping boost competition in banking by bolstering Kiwibank. The Commerce Commission recently painted the banking landscape as ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese underperforming in latest polls
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, new polls paint a grim picture for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. A national Newspoll reveals Albanese's approval rating had drop...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on whether Tim Southee will play his final match in Hamilton
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Debate is building as to whether Tim Southee will play a 107th and final valedictory test in the dead rubber match at Hamilton this week. New Zealand ...
Muy Chhour: Karangahape Road business owner voices disapproval with AT's new 'bus to the mall' campaign
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport has been forced to scale back its 'bus to the mall' campaign after facing pushback from local business owners. The campaign include...
Heather du Plessis-Allan on the Supreme Court's decision on the Marine and Coastal Area Act
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The judiciary think that they are the ones writing laws, and they can just ignore what parliament wants, and they can call all the shots, and they act...
The Huddle: Lavina good and Andrew Gourdie on the cricket, netball world cup being every two years, and France citing jetlag as a reason to can All Blacks match
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Commentator Andrew Gourdie and Sports Journalist and Commentator Lavina Good join Heather for The Huddle. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: What were you expecting of the bootcamps?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking at the headlines about the boot camp trial today - these kids running away and one of them dying in a car crash, and your immediate ...
Giancarlo Italiano: Wellington Phoenix Head Coach on Auckland FC derby
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland FC will host the Wellington Phoenix in front of a sold-out Mt Smart stadium tomorrow afternoon. The home team remain unbeaten. Wellington P...
Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert sceptical on Revolut starting up in New Zealand
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Open banking firm ‘Revolut’ has applied to become a registered bank in New Zealand. Revolut already offers a “one stop-shop" money management a...
Full Show Podcast: 06 December 2024
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 6 December 2024, two people have absconded from the Governments new bootcamps - Ac...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the move to impeach President Yoon
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
South Korean Lawmakers Move To Impeach President Yoon South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol hours ...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the rise of cash use in shops, how Prince Harry is doing what Diana would have wanted and French President's national address
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
French President Emmanuel Macron makes a national tv address after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. The presidency sa...
David Seymour: ACT Party Leader on the on deceased and two missing bootcamp children
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's bootcamp trial is under the microscope with news that one of the kids has died in a car crash and two have run away after attending h...
Steve Armitage: Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive on the policy's in place
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Christchurch man has complained about homophobia after a bar repeatedly refused to let him in because of his ‘man bag’. The man says the Rockpoo...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association President on dire NCEA results
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Final results indicate that barely half the teenagers who tried to pass the critical NCEA literacy and numeracy benchmark via online tests this year h...
Dan Mitchinson: U.S Correspondent on earthquake in California and the New York shooter who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S Correspondent Dan Mitchinson gives the latest on the New York shooter who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO. 'Deny' 'Defend' 'Dispose' written on th...
Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on the ANZMIN meeting in Auckland today and whether or not the Government's bootcamps are working
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two teens are missing from the Government’s bootcamp, and one has died. ANZMIN meeting took place in Auckland today between Australian and New...
Jason Pine: Weekend sport host on Black Caps test and Wellington Phoenix's chance against Auckland FC
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
England overcome a rough start in the cricket, while the Black Caps display 'safer hands' in this test. Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix t...
Julian Benefield: General Counsel for Foodstuffs North Island said facial recognition trial a success
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A six-month facial recognition trial at 25 Foodstuffs North Island stores reduced harm by 16% across the board. The initiative prevented more than 100...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the allegations from Gregg Wallace's ghostwriter
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Wallace's ghostwriter is the latest person to come forward with sexual harassment allegations concerning the MasterChef presenter. Shannon Kyle,...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Auckland Council selling remaining stake in Auckland Airport
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council has sold its remaining 9.7 percent stake in Auckland International Airport. The sale will return at least $1.31 billion dollars for t...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the shortage of lambs for spring 2024
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New reports show there's been a significant decrease in lambs for spring 2024, compared with this time last year. The B+LNZ 2024 Lamb Crop Report indi...
Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum executive director calls for energy reform to avoid de-industrialisation
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing calls for energy reform to avoid New Zealand's de-industrialisation. Around 60 leaders from the Upper North Island energy sector gathe...
Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2024
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 December 2024, police bosses are warning the Government's election promise to ...
The Huddle: Spotify Wrapped day - who made our lists?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ head Nick Leggett and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
Andrew Murray: Fonterra Chief Financial Officer on the company lifting its forecast Farmgate Milk Price to $10
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy giant Fonterra has raised its forecast milk price payout to a midpoint of $10 - the second rise in less than a month. The company says this...
Richard Marles: Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister ahead of planned meeting with New Zealand
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister - and Defence Minister - says it's time to strengthen the relationship with New Zealand. The Foreign and Defen...
David Moffett: former NZ Rugby chief executive on France declining playing tests against the All Blacks in the US
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
France has reportedly decided it’s not in their best interest to take a test against the All Blacks in the United States next year. Last week, it wa...
Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government's planned crackdown on mergers
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is looking to crack down on merger rules. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is reviewing the Commerce Act - which cou...
Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister on the Government's odds of meeting police recruitment targets
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has faith it will hit its target of 500 new police officers by next November - despite the new Commissioner's scepticism. Richard...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Trade Minister Todd McClay tempering expectations of an FTA with India
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Trade Minister appears to be tempering expectations on delivering a free trade deal with India. Pre-election, National promised to get an ag...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese's Spotify Wrapped list for 2024
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify has released its annual Wrapped results for 2024 - and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese copped a bit of backlash after he shared his...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the second Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix derby
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wellington Phoenix are readying themselves for a raucous reception in Saturday's return Kiwi football derby against Auckland FC. One section...
Lesley Harris: First Home Buyers Club director on the Bank of Mum and Dad helping 1 in 3 Kiwis into first homes
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in three first home buyers in New Zealand have received financial help from the Bank of Mum and Dad, new reports claim. A Kiwibank study has found...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointing a new Covid corruption commissioner
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, the new Covid corruption commissioner has launched his first investigation into PPE fraud. Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointed Tom Hayh...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the NZX potentially improving in 2025
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025. The reduced interest rates could lead to a bet...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government reducing the compensation aggrieved employees can get from employers
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has unveiled plans to reduce the amount aggrieved employees can be compensated by their employers – to zero in some cases. Minister B...
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on international student enrolments going up
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Good news for New Zealand's universities - international students enrolments are back up again. There were 73,535 international enrolments between Jan...
The Huddle: Should Ayesha Verrall's accusations be taken seriously?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2024
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 4 December 2024, Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murdering Christchurch re...
Todd McClay: Minister of Agriculture on the Government's new changes set to limit forestry conversions
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has introduced new legislation set to limit the amount of full farm to forestry conversions. The rule changes will stop Category 1 to 5...