Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Ayesha Verrall: Labour health spokesperson defends accusations against Health Commissioner Lester Levy
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Ayesha Verrall has stepped up to defend her accusations against Health Commissioner Lester Levy. Levy - who was brought in to replace the age...
Nicola Gaston: MacDiarmid Institute co-director on the Government's latest cuts to the Marsden Fund
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's strong opposition from the science community to the new Government approach to research funding. The Science, Innovation and Technology ...
Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Tingjun Cao being found guilty of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese national Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murdering Yanfei Bao. The Christchurch woman's body was found in a shallow grave this year - mor...
Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on the 'unreasonable' payment scheme for abuse survivors
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Ombudsman says the Ministry of Social Development's payment scheme for survivors of abuse is 'unreasonable'. Peter Boshier's expressed the o...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on his second meeting with Boris Johnson
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Soper met with Boris Johnson again - hours after delivering a 'critical' summary of his first meeting with the former Prime Minister. Soper met ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump citing Hunter Biden pardon in bid to throw out hush money conviction
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump - and his legal team - are using Joe Biden's recent pardoning of his son Hunter to argue that Trump’s hush money case s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on New Zealand and England's cricket teams being sanctioned by the ICC
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram is questioning the logic behind the ICC's sanctioning of the New Zealand and England cricket teams for their slow ...
Mark Patterson: Associate Agriculture Minister 'disappointed' Kāinga Ora isn't using wool carpets for state houses
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kāinga Ora has copped some backlash for scrapping wool carpets in favour of nylon synthetics in state houses. The agency has released a request for p...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the French Government nearing collapse
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The French Government is all but guaranteed to collapse in the coming days after far-right and left-wing parties submitted no-confidence motions again...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the bird flu case that was discovered in Otago
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's possible there'll be more cases of bird flu at an Otago egg farm. The culling of 80,000 chickens at the ...
John Harman: Lightforce Solar owner reveals why the solar power business is hard in New Zealand
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did. The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - cos...
The Huddle: Should Sevu Reece still be allowed to play for the All Blacks?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day ...
Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2024
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 December 2024, All Black Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction afte...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO urges the Government to underwrite oil and gas exploration risks
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Energy Resources Aotearoa says gas producers were severely damaged by the previous ban on oil and gas exploration. It's asked the Government to ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on his meeting with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB's own Barry Soper spent the day with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - and left hoping for more stories. The former UK leader held a '...
Nikki Hart: nutritionist on the vegan products that harm the environment
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Research has revealed some vegan alternative products are worse for the environment than meat and dairy. Vegans hoping to save the planet should stick...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the investigation into Manurewa Marae potentially misusing census data
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Electoral Commission admits a polling booth shouldn't have operated at a Marae run by a candidate. The Public Service Commission is investig...
Shane Reti: Health Minister responds to thousands of nurses, midwives and healthcare workers going on strike
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister says he's dissatisfied by bargaining between workers and Health New Zealand. About 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care a...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald senior reporter on Sevu Reece avoiding conviction for wilful damage in Christchurch
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Details of the criminal charges against All Black winger Sevu Reece have emerged - ending today in a discharge without conviction. The 27-year-old ini...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on economists criticising the Reserve Bank of Australia's approach to rates
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, economists have accused the Reserve Bank of mishandling the OCR. Experts claim the central bank has been too focused on keeping une...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sergio Perez potentialy departing Red Bull's top Formula One team
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Lawson is a favourite to join Red Bull's top Formula One team, after reports Sergio Perez will be relieved of his seat. Team boss Christian Horne...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister explains why defence spending blueprint release has been delayed until next year
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Judith Collins has revealed the Defence Force's major spending blueprint release has been delayed until next year, citing escalating world tensions. S...
Perspective with Jack Tame: Lots of surprises in mayor Wayne Brown's career
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A huge political victory for Auckland mayor Wayne Brown. Having campaigned on taking greater control over Auckland’s CCO’s (Council Controlled Org...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Gregg Wallace denying accusations of inappropriate conduct
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace is denying accusations he made sexual comments toward staff and celebrity guests. The 60-year-old's stepped back fr...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson explains how Trump's policy announcements are impacting capital markets
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump's latest policy announcements continue to have an impact on capital markets. Trump's pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury Se...
Kate Camp: Te Papa head of marketing and communications on admission fees for international visitors generating $750,000
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Te Papa has made $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago. The change came in during September to hel...
The Huddle: Are we surprised by Labour's AUKUS u-turn?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Child Fund's Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and mo...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Labour Party ruling out joining AUKUS
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has been quick to unpack some of Labour's announcements from over the weekend. At the party's annual conference, leader Chris Hip...
Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2024
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 2 December 2024, Jack Tame speaks to Social Development Minister Louise Upston as ...
Bruce Patton: mortgage advisor on why the banks haven't factored latest OCR cut into their fixed-term rates
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage holders have been hoping the banks will pass on the latest 50 basis point cut to the OCR - but many will have to wait. New Zealand's major ba...
Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on team jerseys selling out faster than projected
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merchandise sales have kicked off for new football club Auckland FC. The introduction of the A-league football club to the city has seen more merchand...
David Parker: Labour foreign affairs spokesperson on the party's pledge to avoid joining AUKUS
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson has called AUKUS a 'China containment strategy' - which Labour wants no part of. At the party conference, ...
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the Government's plan to get people off the Jobseeker benefit
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's introducing individual job plans to get people off the Jobseeker benefit. The 70,000 people on the Jobseeker benefit with emplo...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Supreme Court's latest ruling in foreshore and seabed legal saga
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court has ruled the majority of the Court of Appeal “erred” in a major decision that ultimately eased the test for Māori to gain cust...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australian Venue Co banning Australia Day celebrations in its venues
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian hospitality giant has banned Australia Day celebrations in its venues - sparking calls for a boycott. Australian Venue Co, owner of over...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC winning their fifth straight match in a row
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland FC's Steve Corica has praised his side's resilience in their 2-0 A-League win over the Newcastle Jets at Mt Smart. Late second half goals fro...
Logan Church: US correspondent on Joe Biden signing a pardon for Hunter Biden
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden has signed a pardon for his son - Hunter Biden - due to be sentenced this month on gun crime and tax convictions. The US President previousl...
Full Show Podcast: 29 November 2024
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 29 November 2024, the Government inquiry revealing that 'human error' was behind t...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on net migration hitting record highs
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The British Government intends to overhaul the country’s immigration system after new data shows arrivals had hit a record high. New figures show ne...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on how China has been preparing for Donald Trump's tariffs
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China has been preparing for Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs. The US President-elect is pledging to add another 10 percent on top of existing tarif...
Duncan Robertson: GetVerified chief executive on new confirmation of payee service being rolled out by banks
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new 'confirmation of payee' service is being rolled out by the banks. Now when making a bank transfer to someone new, when entering in the name and ...
Sports Huddle: Black Caps v England, Damian McKenzie, eligibility rules
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All Sport Breakfast Wellington host Adam Cooper and NZB Kiwi head of communications Andrew Gourdie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on the Sports Huddl...
Max Whitehead: Employment law expert says plans to do away with rights to claim unjustified dismissal winding back of legal protections
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's plans to do away with high-earning workers rights to claim unjustified dismissal is copping flack from an employment lawyer. Und...
Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sport reader on the latest at Hagley Oval between the Black Caps and England
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps still have some work to do in Day 2 of their opening test against England at Hagley Oval. The hosts were bowled out for 348 at the star...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister says HMNZS Manawanui sinking is 'incomprehensible' after interim report release
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some action's already been taken to try and prevent a repeat of the HMNZS Manawanui sinking. The navy vessel went down nearly two months ago after hit...
Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on getting consent to host double the number of concerts in a year
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Park has been granted consent to host double the number of concerts in a year. The Auckland stadium will now be able to host 12 concerts a year f...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on interim report into HMNZS Manawanui sinking
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An interim Court of Inquiry report has found the HMSNZ Manawanui’s sinking was caused by a series of human errors. The navy vessel went down nearly ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Vladimir Putin praising Donald Trump amid rising Russia-West tensions
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump as an “intelligent and experienced” politician capable of finding “solutions”, as t...
Elliott Smith: Weekend Sport host on the latest in Black Caps vs England, Iga Swiatek receiving one-month ban
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
England continue to make inroads on the Black Caps in the first test match in Christchurch. New Zealand set a total of 348 early on day 2, but despite...
Tama Leaver: Curtin University Internet Studies Professor says enforcement of Australia under 16 social media ban is up in the air
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions over how Australia's ban on under 16's using social media will be enforced. Social media sites will be slapped with fines, if they fail to t...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the findings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The report from the first phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response has been released. It claimed the vaccine requirements w...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on drones being spotted over RAF bases
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, concerns have been raised over the drones that were spotted over RAF bases in four English counties. The drones ranged in 'sizes and c...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the evolution of Black Friday
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The year is drawing to a close and Christmas is on the horizon - meaning Black Friday is nearly upon us. The shopping event began as a one-day sale fo...
Rowena Duncum: The Country host on the weather's impact on recent horticulture and viticulture season
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The recent burst of sunny weather has brought good results for New Zealand's primary sector. Flowering has surged two weeks ahead for sauvignon blanc ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on how the banks responded to latest OCR cut
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank moved to cut the OCR by 50 basis points in its final decision for 2024. New Zealand's biggest banks have adjusted their floating rate...
The Huddle: Will fake meat products ever be cool?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2024
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 November 2024, the first part of the Royal Commission into the Covid response...
Mike: former SolarZero employee reveals what went wrong for the company
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More details have emerged in the wake of SolarZero’s shock liquidation, which affected 160 employees. The company revealed on Tuesday that the busin...
Stuart Nash: former Labour Minister on Labour voting to ban captain’s calls
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 'captain's call' may become a thing of the past - and former Minister Stuart Nash isn't a fan. New changes impacting party policy decisions are go...
Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union CEO on Candace Owens being banned from entering New Zealand
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Free Speech Union is considering legal action over a far-right US commentator being banned from the country. Candace Owens promotes antisemi...
Mark Bourne: Watercare Chief Operations Manager on the investigations into elevated levels of arsenic in the Waikato River
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Test results reveal drinking water in Waipā and Waikato District has slightly elevated arsenic levels - and Auckland's supply is back within safe lev...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader and former Covid Response Minister on the Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The former Covid Response Minister says our vaccine mandates during the pandemic went too far. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has r...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on senator Lidia Thorpe getting suspended from Parliament
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe was suspended from Parliament after she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson after a row over racism erupted. Labo...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps' first test against England
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
England have brought themselves back into the game late on day one of the first cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch. Soon after removing ...
Martin Bosley: restaurateur on Sustainable Foods Ltd going into voluntary administration and the decline of 'fake meat'
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chef says meat replacements turned out to be a bit of a fad and they've declined in popularity. Plant-based food manufacturer Sustainable Foods has ...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on multiple conservative Prime Ministers voicing opposition to assisted dying bill
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK is moving closer towards the vote on the new assisted dying bill - but some former leaders don't approve. Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Baroness...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market response to end-of-year OCR cut
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The OCR was slashed by 50 basis points today - but some markets believe it could have gone lower. Some experts believed a chunkier 75 point cut was on...
Jamie Cleine: Buller mayor on the plan to potentially relocate Westport
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A plan to relocate the flood-prone West Coast town of Westport is being considered. Westport has been repeatedly inundated by flooding - with disaster...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on what today's OCR cut means for mortgages
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many mortgage holders will be relieved to hear that the OCR has been brought down by an addition 50 basis points. Despite this, one expert is warning ...
The Huddle: Do the paper bags need to go?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings joined in on a discussion about ...
Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2024
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27 November, the OCR has dropped another 50 basis points to 4.25 percent. Infome...
Steve Taylor: Water Services Authority Head of Operations on elevated levels of arsenic being discovered in the Waikato river
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elevated levels of arsenic have been detected in the Waikato River, affecting water supplies in Auckland and Waikato. The Government has been briefed ...
Mike Lee: Auckland University marketing professor on Kmart New Zealand's revenue nearing $1 billion
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kmart's New Zealand operation is approaching the $1 billion turnover mark, as it plans to open its largest store in the country yet. BusinessDes...
Ryan Bridge: Early Edition host on whether supermarkets are price-gouging customers with paper bag prices
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB's own Ryan Bridge has hit out at the cost of paper bags at the supermarket. Woolworths currently charges customers 40c per paper bag after...
Gavin Male: PriceMe chief executive issues warning about deceptive Black Friday sales
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Price comparison service PriceMe has issued a warning about deceptive Black Friday deals. New research reveals 76 percent of the 100 most popular prod...
Ashok Shankar: Public Service Association health sector lead on Health NZ slashing over 1400 more jobs
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's fears of potential flow-on effects from more cost-cutting at Health New Zealand. The Public Service Association says the health agency is cutt...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's questions over what will come next for the OCR after today's 50 basis point cut. The Reserve Bank has hinted more cuts will come in the new ye...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the OCR being cut by 50 basis points
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Homeowners can expect some relief - as the Reserve Bank cuts the OCR down in its final update of the year. The central bank has slashed the rate 50 ba...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Mexico suggesting retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump threat
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has claimed Donald Trump's proposed tariffs would do nothing to stop the flow of migrants coming through the ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZR reportedly moving the 2025 All Blacks v France clash to the US
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby are weighing up the option of taking an All Blacks home test against France to the United States next year. The move comes a month a...
Thomas Nash: Wellington Regional Councillor on NZTA urging councils to increase public transport fares
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Agency is telling bus and train providers to take in more money, which could force fare hikes. Wellington's Regional Council is rejectin...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the petition for a second UK general election hitting two million signatures
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A petition calling for a second UK election is growing in support - and tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced his support for it. Musk labelled the UK...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's return to the White House means for trade
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's return to the White House could lead to a more complex landscape for global food and agricultural trade, according to a new report by R...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Donald Trump's proposed tariffs for Mexico, Canada and China
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to hit Mexico, Canada and China with new tariffs as soon as he takes office. In a post on social media, Tr...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist outlines predictions for final OCR decision of the year
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to make its final decision for the Official Cash Rate for the year tomorrow afternoon. The general consensus among exper...
Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2024
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 26 November 2026, Sir John Key pays tribute to former National MP Nikki Kaye who ...
The Huddle: Should we expect a capital gains tax?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the follo...
Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on the council's Long Term Plan
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's frustration for some at Wellington City Council, as the city's Long Term Plan is laid out. Budget cuts were a big part of the discussions - as...
Dana Kirkpatrick: East Coast MP seeks to overturn ban on serving tea at hair salons
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One East Coast MP seeks to overturn the law banning people from indulging in a cuppa at the hair salon. It's currently an offence to serve a drink in ...
Brent Eccles: concert promoter on Kate Nash selling pictures on OnlyFans to help fund tours
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning UK singer Kate Nash has revealed she plans on selling pictures on OnlyFans to help fund her tours. Nash explained that live music has be...
Shane Reti: Health Minister says Health NZ is investigating claims people are being booted off hospital wait-lists
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister says he's confident people aren't being booted from hospital waitlists so Health New Zealand can meets targets. A letter obt...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's time to scrap NCEA for good
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I wouldn't be surprised if Education Minister Erica Stanford actually ends up scrapping NCEA level one. Because she's already concerned enough to orde...
Sir John Key: former Prime Minister pays tribute to Nikki Kaye
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prime Minister John Key has fondly remembered Nikki Kaye as a brave warrior. The former National deputy leader and Auckland Central MP has died...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the death of former National MP Nikki Kaye
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Politicians from all parties are coming together to pay tribute to Nikki Kaye. The former National deputy leader and Auckland Central MP has died, age...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the backlash to social media ban for teens
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s is being met with backlash from various MPs and critics alike. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of Thursday's Black Caps v England test
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new face will bat at three for England in the first cricket test against the Black Caps, starting Thursday in Christchurch. Warwickshire batter Jaco...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Education Review Office calling for a rethink for NCEA level one
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister agrees NCEA level one doesn't work in its current form. The Education Review Office has called for a rethink of the qualificati...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Storm Bert tearing through Britain
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Britain, Storm Bert is lashing the region - bringing snow, wind, flooding and heavy rain. Homes, schools and businesses were destroyed as a mo...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Air New Zealand's projected first-half earnings
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand isn't going into the 2025 financial year with rosy expectations. The airline expects its first-half pre-tax profit to be in a ra...
Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on the council funding less than 1km of new pipes
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council’s 'highest-ever' investment in water infrastructure will see less than 1km of pipes replaced this year, Wellington Water cla...