Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
The Huddle: Tim Wilson and Maurice Williamson on US presidential campaign, Treaty Principles Bill change of schedule
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former US correspondent Tim Wilson of Maxim Institute and Auckland Councilor Maurice Williamson, former US Consul General join the Huddle to discuss t...
Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2024
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 6 November 2024, Donald Trump is on track to win the US election. Heathe...
John Zogby: Pollster on Trump leading in swing states
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump is leading in swing states and pollster John Zogby tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the “path to victory” for Kamala Harris is narrowing. ...
Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Banking spokesperson on Westpac setting tougher climate targets for Kiwi dairy farmers than for Australian
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Westpac has set tougher climate targets for Kiwi dairy farmers than it has for their Australian counterparts. The bank wants to reduce the emiss...
Tim Groser: Former Trade Minister and Former ambassador to the US on Trump's proposed tariffs on imports
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand business wait with bated breath to find out who will become president in the US. It currently seems that Trump will take the win. He...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment rising less than expected
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment rose less than expected in the September quarter – from 4.6% to 4.8%. This comes slightly below the financial market expectation ...
Mark Gilbert: Former US ambassador to NZ on Kamala Harris expected to speak soon
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Democrat and former US ambassador to New Zealand Mark Gilbert is at Howard University, Kamala Harris’ election night headquarters where she is expec...
Dominic Carter: US Political Commentator and former Senate debate moderator on Harris' trailing in all swing states except Nevada
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The votes continue to be counted, and it is looking like an uphill battle for Kamala Harris. Donald Trump leads in all swing states except Nevad...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on NYT calling Trump as likely winner of US election and Waitangi Tribunal leaking details of schedule change for Treaty Principles Bill introduction to Parliament
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times is calling Donald Trump as the likely winner of the US election, projecting 297 Electoral College seats. Only one President i...
Scott Brown: Former US ambassador to NZ on Trump taking key swing states
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crucial battleground states are flip-flopping between blue and red as ballots pile up. Former US ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown believes ...
David Seymour: ACT Leader on Treaty Principles Bill introduction to Parliament brought forward more than a week
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has brought forward the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill. The legislation will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, more ...
Jack Tame: Host of Q&A and Saturday Mornings at Kamala Harris HQ on the latest in the US election
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US election is ticking into its last hours. As voters are putting pen to paper, conflicting views on key priorities will set a challenge for...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The latest on the US election
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let me get you up to speed on what is happening in the US election. At this point, it is still really early. There's a lot yet to happen, but it's fe...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on what a Trump presidency could mean for the UK
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US election results will start flooding in tomorrow - and UK officials are weighing up the implications of a Trump or Harris victory. Donald Trump...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Kiwi meat and wine exporters bracing for tariffs ahead of potential Trump presidency
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meat and wine exporters are scrambling to get a handle on the possibility of higher tariffs in a key market if Donald Trump wis the presidency. The Re...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment figures being expected to grow
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has warned the economic downturn is expected to get worse before it gets better, with unemployment being expected to worsen. The bank...
David Buckingham: Queenstown employment relations consultant on the department supplying taxpayer data to Meta
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue has admitted to providing Facebook owner Meta with the names, addresses and other contact details of 268,000 taxpayers in 'raw' unencry...
The Huddle: Election Eve - what do we think will happen tomorrow?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2024
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 5 November 2024, on the eve of the US election, Democrats are "nauseously optimis...
Kate Ross: Swivel Careers founder on students struggling to find summer jobs amid increased competition
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Students looking for summer work are struggling to land roles, as there's enormous competition for entry-level roles. Retail NZ says businesses are se...
Todd Stephenson: ACT Party MP says public servants should use Uber rather than taxis to save money
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's suggestions that public servants should be allowed to use Uber and other rideshare services over taxis to save money. ACT has written to new P...
Willow-Jean Prime: Labour Spokesperson for Children criticises Chris Luxon's lack of knowledge about bootcamp legislation
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's criticising the Prime Minister regarding his knowledge of legislation on bootcamps. The Government is crafting law to allow the use of ...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on the mood on the eve of the 2024 US election
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final pushes for the presidency on the eve of election day. Harris is spending the day in the largest ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's Peeni Henare calling for investigation into Ōpōtiki police raid
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Peeni Henare is calling for an inquiry into a police raid in Ōpōtiki on properties with ties to the Mongrel Mob, with arrests and asset sei...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Reserve Bank holding rates at 4.35 percent
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's still no relief for Australian homeowners as the RBA leaves rates unchanged at 4.35 percent. This decision falls in line with expectations fro...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Breakers beating Melbourne United in NBL
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Breakers are celebrating their latest victory after Monday night's basketball blowout. They have consolidated top spot on the Australian NBL baske...
Mick Guerin: racing commentator unpacks the contenders in the 2024 Melbourne Cup
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Melbourne Cup is upon us- and it's a big day for gambling fans. The TAB says this is one of the biggest days for the platform, with Kiwis pro...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ongoing rescue efforts following flash flooding in Spain
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Spain, efforts have begun to search an underground carpark in Valencia - where authorities fear may more be dead after last week's flash flood...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on financial markets factoring in Trump winning the presidency
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
48 hours ahead of the US presidential election, financial markets are gearing up for a Trump victory. Polls indicate the election result will be close...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the new report revealing millennials feel locked out of the housing market
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey from Kiwibank reveals a majority of Kiwis think owning a home is crucial to getting ahead in New Zealand - but many feel locked out of th...
The Huddle: Trump v Harris - who do we think will win?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...
Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2024
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 4 November 2024, US pollster Henry Olsen tells Heather whether the shock poll from...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends Prime Minister Chris Luxon describing voters as 'customers' in sit-down interview
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says Chris Luxon's description of voters in a recent sit-down interview was a 'slip of the tongue' as part of his corporate backg...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister defends deporting 11 Vietnamese nationals as part of drug bust
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister has defended deporting 11 Vietnamese nationals, believed to be part of an organised crime group, after a major drug bust. The oper...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government's new 'intensive' maths tutoring programme
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is trialling an intensive maths tutoring programme to pick up students falling behind. It'll run over the first two terms of next year,...
Steve Cullen: lawyer on Brian and Hannah Tamaki facing trial over Covid-19 rule breaches
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's high expectations for a lawyer's tactics in defending Brian and Hannah Tamaki. The pair are facing court over organising protests in Auc...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon referring to voters as 'customers' in sit-down interview
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon raised a few eyebrows after he called voters 'customers' in a sit-down interview. Luxon later clarified to RNZ that he didn...
Henry Olsen: political analyst on Kamala Harris beating out Donald Trump in Iowa poll
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's questions whether polls from Iowa will affect Republicans on election day. Donald Trump previously won the state in 2016 and 2020 - but is thr...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Virgin Australia calling out politicians for flying Qantas
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most Australian politicians and their staffers have opted to fly Qantas, despite rules stating the cheaper fare must be chosen. Virgin Australia has r...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC beating out the Wellington Phoenix
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland FC are jubilant after becoming the second team in history to win their first three franchise A-League games. A critical error from Wellington...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon's corporate speak is not a big deal
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest thing that isn't a big deal but will have a big deal made of it - because it's the Prime Minister - is that Chris Luxon has called us voter...
Nigel Messervy and Joel Wilton: Havelock North school principals on the Education Ministry scrapping Hawke’s Bay school bus service
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A school bus service that has operated in Hawke's Bay for the last two decades has been cut by the Education Ministry - impacting plenty of students, ...
Full Show Podcast: 01 November 2024
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 1 November 2024, there's worry that police will stop attending some mental health ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on rising death toll in Spain following worst flooding disaster in decades, more victims come forward with allegations against former Harrods owner
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Death toll rises while rescue efforts continue in Spain as it mops up following its worst flooding disaster in decades. At least 158 people are now co...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China considering $1.4 trillion loan to boost economy
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China is said to be considering approving an additional $1.4 trillion in borrowing to boost the economy. Plus, Asia Business correspondent Peter Lewis...
Kate Acland: Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ on FTA deal with Gulf nations
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Industry groups are rejoicing at the news of a trade deal with several Middle Eastern countries. The deal concludes an almost two-decade effort by suc...
Sports Huddle: Joe Marler, benching Damian McKenzie, A-League kiwi derby, Liam Lawson the nice guy
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB Sportsreader Andrew Alderson and Sport News Director Clay Wilson join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle to discuss Joe Marler...
Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on claims of threats of violence ahead of Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC derby
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extra security has been added for Saturday’s derby between Wellington Phoenix and newcomers Auckland FC amid claims of threats of organised violence...
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on All Blacks v England match
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks will face England at Twickenham on Sunday morning NZT. The kiwi side sees Beauden Barrett start at first five, Jordie Barrett return fr...
Tegan Rose Vickery: More Than Just A Fashion Show organiser on granting of liquor license for Suicide Prevention event
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Suicide Prevention fundraiser in Dunedin has been granted a liquor license at a special hearing, despite concerns from Police and others that it wou...
Helen Garrick: Mental Health Section Chair of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation on health workers at risk as police stop attending mental health callouts
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health nurses are worried the public, patients and health workers will be put at risk when Police stop attending some mental health callouts. ...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on FTA deal with Gulf nations and Takuta Ferris in trouble again
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A free-trade agreement has been struck with the six Gulf nations, after an almost two-decade effort by successive kiwi governments. Senior political c...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigning in Nevada, Stop the Steal campaign, and Trump suing CBS for $10 billion
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both campaigning in Nevada tonight. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the Republicans ...
Mike Grimshaw: Associate Professor of Sociology at Canterbury University on number of tertiary students who are "functionally illiterate" at crisis level
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A university lecturer has fired shots at the education system, claiming the number of tertiary students who are “functionally illiterate” is at cr...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Haka drama is back
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Haka drama is back today, isn't it? Because Joe Marler has now backtracked completely on what he said and has apologised for it and specifically ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent unpacks the 2024 Budget
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her first Budget in the role. The budget will raise taxes by £40 billion, the capital gain...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on red meat prices improving after economic downturn
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's green shoots emerging for New Zealand's struggling red meat sector, according to new reports. The Meat Industry Association claims exports to ...
Jonathan Milne: Newsroom Pro managing editor on AG1's founder resigning following criminal history investigation
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plenty of celebrities have expressed their support for supplement giant AG1 - but an investigation has dug up some questionable details about the comp...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impact of the US election
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impa...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Mike King's controversial comments about alcohol
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gumboot Friday founder Mike King has come under fire following his recent comments about alcohol. In an interview with Newstalk ZB yesterday, King sai...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denying Qantas flight upgrade accusations
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has continued to deny he called former head Alan Joyce up to seek free flight upgrades. Albanese has been e...
Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2024
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 31 October 2024, Interislander boss Duncan Roy speaks to Heather after an invest...
The Huddle: Does the funding for Gumboot Friday need to be pulled?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! ...
Chris Nixon: NZIER Principal Economist on mayor Wayne Brown's push for direct flights to Sao Paulo
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has launched a bid to establish a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Brazil's Sao Paulo. He believes this could boost t...
Joseph Boden: Otago University professor of psychological medicine responds to Mike King's claims about alcohol
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A professor of psychological medicine says mental health advocates shouldn't spout misinformation about alcohol. I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday ca...
Bernie Wanden: Horowhenua mayor on the council re-examining berm mowing decision
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Horowhenua District Council is re-examining its decision to stop mowing roadside berms. It trimmed back the service in July in a decision that saved r...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Mike King debate has turned political
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not altogether surprised that Mike King’s comments on this show yesterday have sparked a debate. The reason I'm not surprised is because some o...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on construction leading the return of optimism to the business sector
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Optimism is rising among businesses - largely driven by construction. ANZ's October business outlook has business confidence up five points on 6...
Duncan Roy: Interislander Executive General Manager on the new report revealing what happened with the Aratere ferry
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwirail says Aratere's auto-pilot button should never have been pressed. The ferry ran aground in June as it headed out from Picton. An interim...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Dodgers winning the World Series over the New York Yankees
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers are Major League Baseball's 2024 champions. The team beat out the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win the World Series four ...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO urges the Government to investigate aviation sector competition
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A probe of aviation competition could bring New Zealanders better prices. Consumer NZ has asked the Government to direct the Commerce Commission...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on what can be expected from the UK budget
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget in the role, following weeks of speculation. Predictions indicate people can expect...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Spark reducing their profit outlook and dividend payout
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spark has reduced its earnings and dividend guidance for the 2025 year, saying its financial performance 'falls short of what is acceptable'. The comp...
Vanessa Mitchell: Selwyn District Council Head of Building on the Government's new building reforms
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Selwyn District Council welcomes proposed Government reforms to speed up building consents. The nation's fastest-growing region says any changes t...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on BNZ's bid to close Gloriavale accounts
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BNZ is set to head back to court tomorrow as part of their ongoing legal dispute with Gloriavale. If the hearing goes well, the bank could get approva...
The Huddle: Can Health NZ justify this spending?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2024
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 October 2024, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have delivered their closing ar...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the Government potentially banning Nazi salutes and symbols
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Government is open to discussing whether to ban language and symbols related to the Nazis. It comes after individu...
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister unveils latest solution to address truancy
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Associate Education Minister says the key to fixing truancy is banding agencies together. In Term 2 this year, one in 10 students was chroni...
Laurie Mains: Former All Blacks head coach on Joe Marler's calls for the All Blacks to bin the haka
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's renewed debate about the haka's purpose after Joe Marler suggested it should be banned. The English prop labelled it 'ridiculous' in a post on...
Erica Stanford: Abuse in Care response Lead Minister on the proposed compensation for Lake Alice survivors
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Survivors of Lake Alice hospital, who battled the Crown in court, are now being urged to contact the Government for compensation. A Royal Commis...
Jack Tame: Q&A and ZB Saturday Mornings host on Kamala delivering her final speech to voters a week ahead of Election Day
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris has delivered her closing arguments to propel her presidential campaign over the line, with one week until Election Day. The US Vi...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Kamala Harris' final major speech ahead of the US election
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave her final pre-election speech to voters this afternoon. She delivered the address at the Ellipse in...
Mike King: Gumboot Friday founder and mental health advocate labels proposed alcohol ban at Dunedin event 'overreach'
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The founder of Gumboot Friday has voiced his disapproval with authorities banning alcohol from a Dunedin event. Police are looking to stop a suicide p...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kamala Harris delivering her final pre-election address
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US Vice President Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump a wannabe dictator in her final major pre-election address. She's delivered her pitch to...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on English rugby prop Joe Marler calling the haka 'ridiculous'
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
England prop Joe Marler has labelled the haka 'ridiculous' and claimed it needs to be scrapped altogether in a post on social media. Marler's not invo...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will Young Labour ever learn?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out the people who want to shut other people up just do not learn from history, do they? I consider myself to be reasonably well informed, beca...
Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 29 October 2024, trusted builders will soon be able to sign off on their own work...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on thieves stealing over $650,000 worth of cheese
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's shock in the UK as thieves made off with over $650,000 worth of cheese from a London shop. Neal’s Yard Dairy said a con artist posing as a d...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host outlines his predictions for the US election
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Country's Jamie Mackay has returned to New Zealand after a trip to the US - and he's seen the mood of voters first-hand ahead of the US election. ...
The Huddle: Who's going to win the US Election?
29 Oct 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...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest employment numbers for September 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest employment numbers for September 2024 show the job market is still in a tough spot. Annual filled jobs were down 0.9 percent compared to th...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on her plan to boost up Kiwibank so it can compete with the bigger banks
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has received early advice on how to better capitalise Kiwibank so it might compete better with the large Australian-owned banks. ...
Bruce Lochore: Motor Caravan Association CEO defends freedom campers amid proposed Rotorua crackdown
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom campers are pushing back at a Rotorua holiday park manager's claims they're breaking the rules. All Seasons Manager, Tracie Thornborough...
Jack Tame: Q&A and ZB Saturday Mornings host on Donald Trump's campaign gaining more momentum in Georgia
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The heat's being turned up in the US, with just over a week until Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump a...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister says the Government's consenting reforms will help homes get built quicker
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Construction Minister says he is confident consenting reforms won't lead to a repeat of New Zealand's 'leaky homes' crisis. The Government i...
Warrick Adkin: Detective Inspector on the ongoing investigation into Arthur Easton's killer
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Police are going back through Arthur Easton's case file - looking for the person who killed him nearly 40 years ago. Easton was stabbed in his Papakur...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's changes to the building consent process
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is partly removing councils from the building consent process. It's announced an opt-in 'self certification scheme' will let qual...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese coming under fire over free Qantas upgrades
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been on the receiving end of backlash over the travel perks he received from Qantas. The opposition has...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson's controversial exchange with Sergio Perez at the Mexican Grand Prix
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson has apologised for flipping the bird at Sergio Perez during the Mexican Grand Prix. Lawson and Perez got into a wheel-to-wh...