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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Beauden Barrett replacing Damian McKenzie for this weekend's Wallabies rematch

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beauden Barrett is expected to start at first five-eighth for the All Blacks rematch with the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday.  Through his e...

Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing psychologist on Stats NZ releasing official ‘wellbeing’ data for New Zealand

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stats NZ has published the latest official wellbeing data - revealing whether or not Kiwis' satisfaction with life has dipped. Despite two years of ec...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on nurses rejecting the Government's proposed 5.5 percent pay rise

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nurses in England have widely rejected the Government's proposed 5.5 percent pay rise. According to an online vote run by the Royal College of Nursing...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's Reserve Bank holding the Official Cash Rate for seventh time in a row

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This  seventh con...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host previews the Fonterra annual results

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra's annual financial results are due out on Wednesday morning.  Experts are wondering if there will be an upside in the forecast milk price of...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote work statistics and trends for 2024

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chr...

The Huddle: Is the Darleen Tana saga hurting the Greens' popularity?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on KiwiSaver funds breaking $100 billion mark

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $11...

Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24 September, Police Minister Mark Mitchell stepped up to explain why Commissioner...

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party rescheduling their Special General Meeting for Darleen Tana

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Green Party has set a new date for a special meeting to decide whether to boot now-independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. The meeting was po...

Dave Stackhouse: Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander on the investigations into the Port Hills fire

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new report into Port Hills fire has located the private property where the fire originated - but the cause remains undetermined. The fire started on...

Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on the escalating aggression between Israel and Hezbollah

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A geopolitical expert says the latest aggression in the war between Israel and Hezbollah has an air of 'inevitability'. Israel has reportedly killed a...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister hopeful Andrew Coster will succeed in new Social Investment Agency role

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister has confidence Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will fit well into his new role. Coster has led the police since 2020, but will m...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I hope our next Police Commissioner is tougher on crime

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, Andrew Coster has resigned as Police Commissioner and he's got himself a new job. He's going to be running the Government's new Social Investment ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon's response to Andrew Coster stepping down as Police Commissioner

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says Andrew Coster has been an outstanding Police Commissioner - as he takes on a new role Coster has been appointed the head of th...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the AFL clashing with Katy Perry over Grand Final song choices

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katy Perry has reportedly faced some pushback over her proposed song choices ahead of her AFL Grand Final performance. The pop star is set to headline...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the allegations against Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Professional Footballers' Association is standing with the governing body regarding alleged inappropriate behaviour by outgoing coach Jitka Klimko...

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO calls for Auckland workers to return to the city's CBD

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heart of the City is urging Auckland Council to follow the Wellington's lead on cracking down on people working from home. Public Service bosses are b...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of the Budget promising to 'rebuild Britain'

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget on October 30th. She's warned this Budget will involve some 'difficult cho...

Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent lifts

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely ...

Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2024

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 September 2024, Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building's bid to raise $700 million

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building is looking to put its problems in the past, as it aims to raise an extra $700 million. The construction giant plans to issue $292 mi...

The Huddle: Do we need to send the public servants back to the office?

23 Sep 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: Public Service Minister defends ordering public servants to go back to the office

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Service Minister has put the hard word on Government departments and urged them to call their staff back to the office. She says there are ...

Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor calls for Government intervention after questionable week from Tory Whanau

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's further calls for Government intervention in Wellington City Council after a rough TV interview from the mayor. Tory Whanau has faced criticis...

Duane Leo: Public Service Association national secretary on the Government wanting public servants to work from offices again

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's ordering public servants back to the office, with a crackdown on working from home. Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has outline...

Michael Morrah: NZ Herald reporter on Philip Polkinghorne being found not guilty of murder or manslaughter

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gasps from the public gallery as Philip Polkinghorne was declared not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021 - nor of manslaughter. He's b...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon telling public servants to stop working from home

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Working from home is not an entitlement, it's an agreement. That's the Prime Minister's message to public servants today, claiming routines begun duri...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Woolworths and Coles facing legal action for misleading discounts

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's leading supermarket giants are set to face court after allegedly misleading consumers through fake discounts. The Australian Competition a...

Catherine Delahunty: West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson says New Zealand wouldn't have paid a bribe for Philip Mehrtens' release

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's belief New Zealand wouldn't have been involved in a bribe to free Kiwi Philip Mehrtens. The pilot was released last Saturday after 19-and-a-ha...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: No surprises in the Polkinghorne verdict

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So after eight weeks in court, and more than three years of living under suspicion - Philip Polkinghorne is not guilty. This verdict today will come a...

Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2024

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 20 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on deceased Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed being accused of raping former employees

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting a string of women employed by the department store. Five wome...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Federal Reserve surprised economists with its first interest rate cut in four years. Rates have gone down by 0.5 percent to about 4.8 percent -...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Lucidome Bio receiving an additional funding boost for methane vaccine

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two key players looking to help Kiwi farmers reduce their emissions have given a new company some additional funding to craft a methane vaccine. AgriZ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on GDP dropping 0.2 percent for the second quarter of 2024

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experts say today's GDP figures paint a dire picture of our economy - and it's unlikely things will recover right away. New data shows GDP dropped 0.2...

The Huddle: When do we see the economy picking up?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and ...

Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2024

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 September 2024, how can we cure our sick economy? Kiwibank Chief Economist Ja...

Wellington taxi driver: Anonymous driver on the five drivers suspended after using parents’ room to heat dinners

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington Airport has suspended five taxi drivers from using its taxi rank after they used the parents’ room to heat their dinners. The airport con...

Tyrel Lomax: All Black on Scott Robertson unveiling his changes ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made some line-up changes ahead of this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Beauden Barrett returns to full...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist on New Zealand's GDP dropping 0.2 percent

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert says today's GDP figures paint a bleak picture of the economy - but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Stats NZ revealed this morning ...

Michael Morrah: NZ Herald reporter on the jury in Polkinghorne's murder trial being sent home after they couldn't reach a verdict

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Polkinghorne must wait at least three more days before a jury rules him innocent or guilty of killing Pauline Hanna. The jury has gone home aft...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's gang patch bill passing

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's new bill banning gang patches in public and giving police more power to disperse gangs and bring in non-consorting court orders has p...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2 percent

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in August. The number of employed people grew by 47,500, and the number of unemploye...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson's picks for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks want to show New Zealand they can bounce back from adversity in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Coach Scott Robertson has ma...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government's plan to reduce the number of jury trials

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is proposing lifting the threshold for allowing defendants to elect a jury trial in an effort to reduce the number going through the co...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on electric vehicles in Norway outnumbering petrol cars

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Norway, one of the world's largest exporters of oil, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-powered models. Out of the 2.8 million privat...

Matt Bain: Spark Head of Data explains why Kiwi businesses are reluctant to use AI

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New reports confirm at least 68 percent of small and medium Kiwi businesses currently have no plans to use AI. Data from NZIER's Quarterly Survey of B...

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Synlait's biggest shareholders rescuing the company

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Synlait's two biggest shareholders have brought it back from the brink. Shareholders today approved a $218 million capital injection from Bright Dairy...

The Huddle: Are the Commonwealth Games done for good?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following ...

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence picking up

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer confidence has picked up in recent months - but there's still concerns about the future from some. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Conf...

Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2024

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9 people have been killed and almost 3000 killed after pager...

Nicki Nicol: NZ Olympic Committee CEO on Glasgow hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scotland's come to the rescue and offered to host a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event has been adrift after the Victorian ...

Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Safety officer on Instagram introducing parental controls and more privacy for teen users

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram has made some widespread platform changes to make things safer for teen users. Accounts made by under-18s will be made private by default an...

Parul Sood: Auckland Council waste solutions general manager says Oji Fibre Solutions won't affect kerbside recycling

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns about how the closure of a South Auckland paper mill will affect kerbside recycling. Oji Fibre Solutions will shut up just a week bef...

Greg Barton: Deakin University terrorism expert on nine people dying after pagers exploded in Lebanon

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's suggestions a sabotage of a delivery from Taiwan lead to exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon. At least nine people are dead - inclu...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters claiming Parliament is in ‘state of decay’

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has claimed Parliament is in a 'state of decay', taking issue with what he believes is a sharp decline in sta...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Sean 'Diddy' Combs being denied bail on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking. The 54-year-old was arrested in Manhattan yesterday,...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the ongoing Black Caps v Sri Lanka clash

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has struck early after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against New Zealand at Galle. Will O'Rourke winning the...

Garth Falconer: Reset Urban Design architect proposes new six-lane ‘Waitematā Bridge’ crossing for Auckland

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the debate over a second Auckland harbour crossing continues, one architect has proposed an alternative solution.  Reset co-director Garth Falcone...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Huw Edwards avoiding prison over indecent images of children

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has avoided jail after admitting to charges of making indecent images of children. Edwards has been handed a six mo...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence shooting upward in Rabobank survey

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Farmer confidence has risen and bounced back to net positive levels for the first time since 2021. Following a small dip in the June quarter, the late...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist predicts what upcoming GDP result says about economy

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The soon-to-be-released GDP figures for Q2 will give experts an outline of the state of the economy. Economists predict the economy will have contract...

Sarah Kennedy: Calocurb CEO launches Kiwi alternative to Ozempic

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The weight-loss industry is on track to bring in billions by 2030 - and one Kiwi company is taking advantage of the craze. Calocurb was developed with...

The Huddle: Does AUT's system for staff members need a review?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2024

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 September 2024, a massive win in the fight against gangs took place today. De...

Malcolm Fleming: New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive on the study claiming insulation requirements add little to building costs

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research claims the costs of adding improved insulation onto Kiwi homes is far lower than initially reported.  Earlier in the year, Minister Chri...

Jo Pugh: National Public Health Service Compliance Manager on vape stores getting caught selling products to underage customers

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Health New Zealand says some vape stores are putting profit over the health of our children. In July, the agency sent underage volunteers to 600 store...

George Block: NZ Herald reporter on Philip Polkinghorne's defence team labelling accusations against him 'insulting'

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Polkinghorne's defence team says the Crown's accusations against him have been an insult. The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing his wi...

Greg Williams: Detective Superintendent on the police arresting nearly every Comancheros member following lengthy investigation

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A major police crackdown on the Comancheros motorcycle gang has landed nearly all its members with criminal charges. A total of 137 charges have been ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins meeting members of the UK Government in Britain

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins says there's lessons New Zealand's Labour party can learn from its British counterpart. He's attending the UK Labour Party's annual conf...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the future of the Murdoch family dynasty playing out in court

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A probate court in Nevada has begun reviewing evidence to determine who gets to control Rupert Murdoch's media empire after his death. Evidentiary hea...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks are determined to shake off their bad luck in Cape Town and bounce back in training. The team is set up up to play against the Wallabie...

Dr John Bonning: emergency physician on the study claiming over 39 million could die from antibiotic-resistant infections by 2050

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over 39 million people could die of antibiotic-resistant infections between now and 2050, according to a study published in The Lancet. The study s...

George Block: NZ Herald Court reporter discusses Crown's closing address in Polkinghorne case

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Crown has painted Philip Polkinghorne as a tinderbox ready to catch fire at any point - in its closing remarks.  The Auckland eye surgeon's ac...

Lauren Tomasi: Channel 9 US Correspondent talks latest assassination attempt of Donald Trump

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A second assassination attempt against Donald Trump is under the FBI microscope.  Secret Service agents noticed a rifle barrel sticking out of a fenc...

Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2024

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 September 2024, US correspondent Lauren Tomasi joins Heather from Florida wher...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister talks government's troubles reducing violent crime

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Minister says he expects rising crime statistics may not reflect what's happening now. The Government's set a goal of 20-thousand fewer vi...

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO talks bringing international flights back to Dunedin and Hamilton

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jetstar says it's buzzing to be able to help Hamilton and Dunedin get international flights again. The airline's launching new routes from Hamilton to...

Full Show Podcast: 13 September 2024

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnici...

Sports Huddle: New Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps controversy, Trans competitors in sport, Black Ferns hug the King

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby final...

Paul Robinson: Thorndon Quay Collective Chairman on $1500 grant for businesses to stay afloat during disruption

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances.  Wellington ...

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Chief Executive on finals format changes in 2025 season

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Changes are coming to Super Rugby Pacific.  The competition has gone from 12 teams to 11 with the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels and in 2025, will ...

Ashley Church: Property commentator on 59% of kiwis 'dream-scrolling'

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data from Trade Me suggests 59% of kiwis are “dream scrolling” - scrolling through property listings out of their price range.  38% would rat...

Amy Tarkanian: Republican strategist on Trump ruling out another Presidential debate

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has ruled out another Presidential debate ahead of the US election in November.  Both Trump and opponent Kamala Harris claimed victory f...

Nicola Willis: Minister of Finance and Public Service on Government directive to prioritise public services on basis of need

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has issued a directive to all central Government organisations, to prioritise public services on the basis of need rather than ethnicit...

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Government directive to prioritise public services on basis of need, teachers eating free school lunches, and Waitangi Tribunal accusing Government of breaching Treaty

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cabinet has issued a circular laying out expectations that public services should be delivered based on “the needs of all New Zealanders”, fulfill...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Donald Trump ruling out another Presidential debate, and rise in women tying tubes since Roe v Wade overturned

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate against rival Kamala Harris before November’s election.  Both Trump and Harris claimed victo...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Assocation President on staff eating free school lunches, leaving students hungry

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Children are allegedly missing out on free school lunches because staff are eating them first.  A parent of students at Tuakau College says her child...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer promising to reform the NHS

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS. A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in g...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming gaining more interest (1)

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve fo...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming gaining more interest

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve fo...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on chocolate and olive oil pushing up food price inflation for August

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chocolate, olive oil, butter and takeaway meals have been blamed for pushing up food price inflation in August, according to new reports. Fresh fruit ...

Grant Porteous: G.J. Gardner higher-up on the company's plan to grow the franchise by 30 percent

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

G.J. Gardner, New Zealand’s largest franchised group house-building business and biggest residential builder, is planning to expand further. The bus...

Josh Aoraki: Stardome astronomer ahead of the first all-civilian private spacewalk

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The stage is set for the first ever all-civilian commercial spacewalk. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, alongside a a pair of SpaceX engineers and a ...

The Huddle: Is it a good idea to AirTag your kids?

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...

Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2024

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 September 2024, how will Health NZ actually slash waiting lists and improve c...

Shayne Currie: NZME editor-at-large on Google threatening to pull out of New Zealand over Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tech giant Google is being accused of playing hardball with the Government and media companies over the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The bill wo...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's a solution to handling kids and social media

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About this debate in Australia on banning social media for kids - I have just come across an article that makes the best comparison yet for how we sho...

Logan Church: US correspondent reveals where Trump heard migrants were eating people's pets

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's out-the-gate claim that migrants eat people's pets has gone viral. In yesterday's presidential debate, the former President claimed mig...