Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
James Hartley: MBIE Communications Infrastructure and Trade General Manager on the proposed changes to NZ Post's services
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on Kiwi postal services. It's proposing changes to NZ Post - includin...
Fran Wilde: Vision Wellington Member on the group's formation, Wellington's struggles
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big names are launching a lobby group in the capital with local body elections less than a year away. Dames Kerry Prendergast, Patsy Reddy, and ...
Sports Huddle: Cricket Australia overturns David Warner's ban, Silver Ferns, Washington Sundar
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Gourdie and Nick Bewley joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for this week's Sports Huddle, capping off the week's sporting news. On the agenda toni...
Full Show Podcast: 25 October 2024
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 25 October. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every w...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Senior Political Reporter on the Ministry of Health failing to disclose a conflict of interest to Casey Costello
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ministry of Health is under fire for failing to declare a conflict of interest. It recently came to light that one of the officials advisin...
Angus Brown: Co-Founder of Arepa aims to conquer tough market with unique brain drink formula
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time last year Arepa found themselves in hot water after the government officials decided that made unsubstantial health claims of cognitive and ...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister discusses transport safety improvements following recent tragedy
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will be making an announcement on improving safety on Auckland's public transport network. A woman was fatally stabbed on a bus on Wed...
Jason Walls: Political editor says that limited environmental damage from sinking is seen as a “good win” for Luxon
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has apologised to Samoa's Government, over the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui this month. Chris Luxon and Political Editor Jaso...
Simon Court: West Auckland MP pushes to end liquor monopolies in West Auckland
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
West Auckland MP, Simon Court has lodged a new members bill to abolish New Zealand's last remaining liquor monopolies. He says its frankly condescend...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump accusing the UK Labour Party of meddling in the US election
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the upcoming US election, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has accused the UK's Labour Party of trying to interfere with the re...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Netflix and similar streaming giants rolling out ads
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plenty of Kiwi customers are still enjoying Netflix's output - and the company's doing well among investors. But as times get tough, the streaming gia...
Rowena Duncum: The Country host on Todd McClay talking trade ideas in Brazil
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister for Trade and Agriculture is in Brazil on a New Zealand Trade Mission to São Paulo. Todd McClay is expected to meet with experts a...
Bridget Abernethy: ERANZ chief executive on the market options available to companies amid power price surge
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Electricity Authority said market options were available to big power users during the winter price spike that some blamed for their closure. The ...
The Huddle: Do we need a tougher approach to handling criminals?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2024
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 24 October 2024, Auckland Transport says it's putting more security patrols on p...
James Calver: Ecoware co-founder on David Seymour's new school lunches using 'wasteful' packaging
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour's new school lunch programme has opened up more concerns - this time from environmentalists. The new lunches are expected to come ...
Geoff Plimmer: Victoria University Researcher on whether or not performance-based pay will help public servants
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The return of performance pay for public service bosses could be a good thing - if done right. The Minister-in-charge, Nicola Willis, confirms it will...
Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman reveals Oranga Tamariki failed to properly investigate reports of violence against children
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Ombudsman says we can't yet be confident Oranga Tamariki will keep kids safe following the release of a new report. This report revealed Ora...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Can we finally admit Kamala Harris was a mistake?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can we say it now? It might be a bit early, but I'm going to say it - Kamala Harris was a mistake. The Democrats should never have picked her to run ...
Stacey van der Putten: AT Director of Public Transport on the alleged suspect in Auckland bus stabbing being arrested
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport has spoken out after yesterday's fatal stabbing of a woman on an Onehunga bus. The man-hunt for a 37-year-old suspect ended this mo...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon visiting the front lines of the HMNZS Manawanui clean-up
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's checked out the front-line of the HMNZS Manawanui clean-up in Samoa - as he attends the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting....
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Senator Lidia Thorpe reportedly pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs'
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe recently claimed she pledged Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs' and not 'heirs' when she recited her parliamentary oath. Thorp...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps beginning their second test against India
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swapping a seamer for a spinner is the Black Caps' major consideration heading into the second test against India starting in Pune this afternoon. New...
Tama Potaka: Associate Housing Minister on the drop in people using emergency housing
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is celebrating a drop in numbers of children living in emergency housing. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says almost 1500 have ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK hospitals trying the world's first norovirus vaccine
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new vaccine will be trialled in the UK to protect people from the worst of norovirus ahead of the winter season. The contagious stomach bug causes v...
Luke Kane: Federated Farmers Otago president on Otago Regional Council being forced to pause proposed land and water regional plan
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's relief from Federated Farmers after Otago Regional Council was forced to pause its proposed land and water regional plan. The council's plans ...
Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst on LVMH's shares dropping
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the latest US earnings season picks up, one famed luxury good company has caught attention for all the wrong reasons. LVMH's earnings report left i...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand and Australia meeting with South East Asian nations to boost business and security
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts from Australia and New Zealand are meeting with leaders in Malaysia to discuss how to improve business and security. The three groups are expe...
Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Fletcher Building disappointing shareholders at recent AGM
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building's chief executive and board faced up to some very disappointed shareholders at today's annual general meeting. Company chief executi...
The Huddle: Was the backlash against David Seymour taken too far?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, motivational speaker and social activist Dave Letele and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discuss...
Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2024
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 23 October 2024, some councils are worried the Government might come for them n...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the workers protesting Government policies
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unions have come out in force against Government workplace policies, with protests happening today across the entire country. The nation-wide ev...
Joelle King: Kiwi squash champion on being ruled out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi squash champion Joelle King won't be adding to her collection of medals in the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The stripped-down Glasgow event will only...
Mike Egan: Restaurant Association President on Uber Eats expanding service into regional New Zealand
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uber Eats will be expanding into 12 new locations across the country, focusing on regional towns. From next month, its food delivery will be available...
Stuart Smith: Parliament Finance Committee chair on ANZ CEO Antonia Watson being grilled in banking sector competition inquiry
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chair of Parliament's Finance Committee is perplexed ANZ's head wasn't across the details of her pay packet. Chief executive Antonia Watson ...
Campbell Barry: Lower Hutt mayor voices concern over Government intervention for Wellington City Council
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's claims the Government needs to show its justification for intervening in Wellington City Council. It's appointing a Crown observer - claiming ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump launching final presidential bids ahead of Election Day
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, Election Day is less than two weeks out - so Trump and Harris are hitting the campaign trail to get all the votes they can. The pair a...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former Rugby Australia Chair Hamish McLennan urging the governing body to sign Nathan Cleary
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is urging the governing body to sign league star Nathan Cleary ahead of the next World Cup. McLennan e...
Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on the Government confirming a funding boost for Hato Hone St John
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's some good news for the nation's largest ambulance service. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has announced Hato Hone St John will recei...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on officer Martyn Blake being acquitted of the murder of a man shot dead in London
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A British jury has cleared a police officer of murder, after he fatally shot an unarmed black man in the head in south London two years ago. Martyn Bl...
Peter Hamilton: former MFAT deputy secretary on King Charles bypassing New Zealand in international tour
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Republic NZ’s Peter Hamilton has long believed New Zealand is ready to have a Kiwi as the head of state. King Charles is set to leave Australia and ...
The Huddle: Does Wellington City Council need a Crown observer?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the ...
Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2024
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 22 October 2024, Wellington City Council is getting a Crown Observer as a firs...
Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister explains why he felt the need to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Local Government Minister is determined to fix the 'dysfunction' and uncertain financial conditions impacting Wellington City Council. Simeon Brow...
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV Chief Executive on the company's new deal with Warner Bros Discovery
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV's struck a deal with Warner Bros Discovery - ensuring it continues to be the home of HBO content in New Zealand. The company has stopped HBO’...
Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's changes to the Three Strikes bill
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has been accused of 'jumping the gun' and changing the Three Strikes bill before receiving advice from the select committee. The qualif...
Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the High Court hearing the first evidence in Tingjun Cao's murder trial
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The High Court in Christchurch has heard the first evidence in the murder trial of Tingjun Cao. He's accused of killing estate agent Yanfei Bao. Newst...
Tim Brown: Wellington City Councillor 'not convinced' the council needs a Crown observer
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's scepticism from some as to whether a Crown observer will help Wellington City Council. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown is appointing an...
Karen Chhour: Children's Minister says young people involved in justice facility roof incident will face consequences
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Children's Minister says the 13 young people who scaled an Auckland justice facility will face consequences for their actions. The group sat on th...
Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on Minister Simeon Brown appointing a Crown observer to Wellington Council
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she'll stick to her priorities - even as central Government intervenes. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the divided response to Lidia Thorpe yelling at King Charles
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One Australian senator's high-profile outburst has sparked discussions about the injustices that impacted the nation's Aboriginal population. Lidia Th...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on several sports getting axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby sevens, hockey and T20 cricket have been axed from the Commonwealth Games, but netball has survived. 15 sports have been binned off for the slim...
Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on Darleen Tana's ousting from Parliament
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens are looking forward to moving ahead - as Darleen Tana's days in Parliament come to an end. The party today confirmed Speaker Gerry Brownlee...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the new evidence suggesting Lucy Letby may have harmed more babies in her care
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New evidence suggests more babies in the care of killer nurse Lucy Letby were harmed - and in one case poisoned with insulin. Letby was was found guil...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on financial markets pricing in a Trump Government
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US election is heating up and it's still unclear whether or not Harris or Trump will emerge victorious in November. Based on recent polling data, ...
Jacob Faull: Nature Baby co-founder on the company's planned expansion into the US
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi start-up Nature Baby is looking to expand into the US market again. What started as a small business operating out of an Auckland flat has grown ...
Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on Chris Luxon being grilled following Andrew Bayly complaint
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon is defending his Small Business Minister for not alerting him sooner over a complaint from a member of the public. Andrew Bayly's ap...
The Huddle: Can we afford to host the America's Cup?
21 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...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the costs of New Zealand hosting the next America's Cup
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has voiced pride for Team New Zealand following their latest America's Cup victory - but she's unsure if the nation can...
Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2024
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 21 October 2024, after New Zealand's most successful sporting weekend, Sports Mini...
Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister considering 'next steps' for Wellington City Council
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Local Government Minister has little to say about Wellington City Council's fate. The Government has signalled it's willing to intervene, after la...
Gary Stead: Black Caps coach on the team defeating India in a 'historic' victory
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps have broken a 36-year drought and secured an eight-wicket victory over India in Bengaluru. Their performance has been regarded as one o...
Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the opening of the Yanfei Bao murder trial
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch real estate agent, Yanfei Bao reportedly knew the man accused of murdering her. Chinese national Tingjun Cao's trial began today - he's a...
Chris Bishop: Sports Minister weighs in on the possibility of New Zealand hosting America's Cup
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sports Minister says he's up for conversations on hosting the next America's Cup. Team New Zealand has won a record-setting third Cup in a row. Te...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Senator Lidia Thorpe heckling King Charles at Parliament House
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Australia hasn't run as smoothly as expected. Security staff have removed Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe a...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on New Zealand's successful sporting weekend
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's definitely been a memorable weekend in the world of Kiwi sports. Auckland FC started strong and beat the Brisbane Roar 2-0 in front of a sold-out...
David Wills: Nurses Society National Director on Health NZ spending $60,000 on catering costs amid projected deficit
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Nurses Society is labelling Health NZ's $60,000 catering costs - a 'bad look' for the agency. The agency paid for breakfast and lunch for 300 seni...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We might have to leave the America's Cup alone
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As predictably as the clock striking 12 twice a day, here we are after an America's Cup win talking - yet again - about whether the Cup should be held...
Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2024
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 18 October 2024, senior Minister Andrew Bayly speaks to Heather after having to ap...
Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on members of One Direction paying tribute to bandmate Liam Payne, wife of Conservative councillor jailed for 31 months, UK cabinet ministers concerned over cuts to their departments
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The members of One Direction have paid tribute to their bandmate, Liam Payne. Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles say they are "...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on China's export and import markets missing expectations
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China’s exports and imports both missed expectations in September, raising concerns about one of the few bright spots in the world’s second larges...
Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent's weekly political wrap (1)
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about whether Darleen Tana will walk next week, Jacinda Ardern becomi...
Sports Huddle: Black Caps, Auckland FC, T20 World Cup, America's Cup
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Paul Allison and Sport Journalist Jim Kayes join Heather du Plessis Allan to discuss the Black Caps dismissal of India a...
Craig Cumming: Former Black Cap on dismissal of India after just 46 runs in the first innings
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps-India test has resumed in Bangalore. The kiwis bowled the hosts out for a paltry 46 in the first innings. Former Black Cap Craig Cummin...
Esther Analotilis: Co-chair of Australian Republic Movement on King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Australia
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to touch down in Australia tonight – marking the first visit by a reigning monarch since 2011. The trip has r...
Wayne Herrod: Director of Australian Meatworks Recruiting and Training Organisation on cheeky move to recruit staff from closing Timaru Smithfield Meatworks
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The confirmed closure of Alliance Group’s processing plant looks to be New Zealand’s loss and Australia’s gain. The vast majority of the meatwo...
Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on public complaint of behaviour during ministerial visit
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small business affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has found himself in hot water after a member of the public complained he swore at, mocked and ridiculed ...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Andrew Bayly in hot water and Darleen Tana successful bid for Court of Appeal to view her case
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis Allan to discuss Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly being in hot ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on stock markets seeming convinced of a Trump win, man behind The Apprentice tv show regrets painting Trump as superstar businessman, and price of cake at Disneyland shocks
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stock markets seem convinced of a Trump win in the upcoming election. Evidence of the swing can be found in a rally in bank stocks, shares in Trump...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Black Caps astonishing day against India, Auckland FC first game
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indian cricket fans were jarred when the Black Caps dismissed India for just 46 in the first innings. And, Auckland FC will play their first game tom...
Karen Chhour: Minister for Children on military style bootcamps finishing and young people transitioning back into community
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first Military Style Bootcamp has wrapped up and the ten young people are now transitioning back into the community. The youth spent 3 months in t...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the tributes flowing in following the death of Liam Payne
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tributes are flowing in from fans following the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. The 31-year-old fell off a balcony at an upmarket...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Temu's harmful impact on local businesses
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months. The Chinese e-retailer, alongside si...
Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand CEO on the pilot and engineer shortage threatening the sector
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concerns that the current shortages in New Zealand's aviation sector could do long-term harm to the industry. New reports show more pi...
The Huddle: How do we feel about Jacinda Ardern's Damehood?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the 12.8 percent increase in people receiving Jobseeker benefit
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social Development Minister Louise Upston isn't worried by the increase in Kiwis relying on the benefit. The Ministry of Social Development released n...
Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2024
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 October 2024, it's D-Day for Darleen Tana with the Greens set to vote whether...
Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leader on Jacinda Ardern receiving her Damehood from Prince William
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should use Dame Jacinda Ardern's star power. Prince William bestowed Ardern her Damehood at an inve...
Rob Scott: Southland mayor on the council's crackdown on irresponsible dog owners
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Southland District Council is clamping down on bad dog owners. Its infringements issued to those flouting the rules in the past year have risen by nea...
Valen Iricibar: Buenos Aires Herald editor on former One Direction star Liam Payne dying after balcony fall
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Argentinian authorities say people shouldn't speculate about the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. The 31-year-old has died after a...
Bryce Edwards: political commentator and analyst ahead of the Green Party meeting over Darleen Tana's fate
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A political analyst suggests the Greens are already confident of the outcome from tonight's meeting on Darleen Tana. More than 200 delegates wil...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Jacinda Arden receiving her Damehood from Prince William
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern has formally received her damehood, more than a year after being granted the title. The former Prime Minister was presented the award b...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate dropping to 4.1 percent
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, unemployment rates have dropped to 4.1 percent - making a pre-Christmas cut to interest rates less likely. The economy added 64,100...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the pressures impacting Auckland FC ahead of their first match
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big weekend for Auckland-based sports fans, as the much-hyped Auckland FC gets ready for kick-off. The team will play their first-ever game aga...
Claire Gray: Tearfund education and advocacy manager on the dark sides of ultra-fast fashion amid Temu's popularity
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tearfund is raising concerns about how many New Zealanders are shopping on ultra-fast fashion websites - and the hidden costs that come with lower pri...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government giving unemployed people weight-loss jabs to get them back to work
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployed people living with obesity in the UK could receive weight-loss jabs to help get them back into work. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ann...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on investors turning towards vision care amid ageing population boom
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the world's ageing population is expected to grow over the coming decades, investors have turned their attention to vision care. As people get olde...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Accident Compensation Corporation reporting a $7.2 billion deficit
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Accident Compensation Corporation concedes there’s room for it to tighten its processes, as it proposes increasing the levies it charges to help...
Grant Fletcher: military lawyer explains why the SAS can't be sent in to track down Tom Phillips and children in Marokopa
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been suggested that the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) could be the ones to find Tom Phillips and his three children in Marokopa - but o...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' determination to lead Labour and win the next election
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins is adamant he's staying on as Labour's leader - and he'd put money on leading the party to victory in 2026. A new poll says 75 percent o...