Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Bill McKay: UOA senior lecturer of architecture and planning on Wayne Brown's plan to build a second Auckland harbour crossing
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some experts believe mayor Wayne Brown's second Auckland harbour crossing won't fly. Brown revealed a proposal to build a bridge stretching from Meola...
Andrew Connolly: Counties Manukau chief medical officer on private hospitals potentially bringing healthcare waitlists down
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's support for more use of private hospitals to help the health system. Minister Shane Reti's outlined plans for reaching five health targets set...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the fallout from the Trump-Harris debate
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's clear consensus among experts that Kamala Harris emerged victorious after yesterday's action-packed debate against Donald Trump. The pair clas...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on protests in Melbourne forcing police to tighten security
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, the ongoing anti-war protests in Melbourne have entered their second day. Police have beefed up security, after yesterday's violent...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on day four of the New Zealand-Afghanistan cricket test being abandoned
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day four of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan has been abandoned before the scheduled start of play, as rain fell over Greater N...
Nick Hill: Auckland Tataki Unlimited chief executive on Amazon MGM production The Wrecking Crew being filmed in Auckland
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's counting down to hosting a star-studded film production, which kicks off in October. The Wrecking Crew stars Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK economy flatlining again in July
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in July, after flatlining in June, for the second month in a row. Analysts had originally forecasted a slig...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on how investors plan to respond to demographic shift
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As birth-rates decline and the population gets older, investors are grappling with a new set of challenges. Recent data indicates the proportion of Ki...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on David Seymour removing regulations for buy now, pay later sector
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has confirmed buy now, pay later providers will be able to charge whatever fees they want going forward. Cabinet has agreed to remove s...
The Huddle: Is Wellington really dying?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about...
Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2024
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 September 2024, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in their first pres...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent weighs in on the Trump-Harris debate
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's highly-anticipated face-to-face presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump included a heated back-and-forward over inciting po...
Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive responds to the three principles included in David Seymour's bill
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi isn't impressed with David Seymour's contentious Treaty Principles Bill. The three principles to be included in the bill ...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company merging with Manawa Energy
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Contact Energy has confirmed it reached an agreement to take over electricity generator Manawa Energy in a near $2.3-billion merger. Contact would pay...
Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor on Methanex scaling down to one plant and laying off workers
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Plymouth's mayor is blaming the last Government's gas policy for Methanex's proposal to scale down. The country's largest gas user plans to move f...
Craig Little: Wairoa mayor 'vindicated by report into East Coast flooding
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's recent report into the East Coast floods concludes action is urgently needed. The review in part points the finger at the Hawke’s B...
Allan Lichtman: US historian unpacks the Trump-Harris debate
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's action-packed Presidential debate has wrapped, leaving many convinced it was a victory for Kamala Harris. She and Donald Trump traversed a bat...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris on social media
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift has come out and endorsed current Vice-President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for President. Shortly after the first debate betwe...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Navajo Stirling signing on with the UFC
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling is being unleashed on the UFC. The light heavyweight's knockout win over Phillip Latu on the latest Contende...
Dave Gerrard: former Olympian and Otago University Emeritus Professor on the open letter urging the Government to rethink letting trans athletes take part in sports
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over 50 high-profile sporting identities and former Olympians have signed an open letter urging the Government to rethink the guiding principles for t...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Kate Middleton confirming she is cancer-free in video message
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Princess of Wales has confirmed she's completed her chemotherapy treatments in an emotional video message. Kate Middleton says she's focused on st...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the tough economic climate impacting Kiwi sheep farmers
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi sheep famers will have to brace themselves for another tough earnings season. Beef and Lamb New Zealand’s new season outlook says farm profit m...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the economic impact of Winstone Pulp International closing Ruapehu mills
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ruapehu district has been dealt a huge blow - as Winstone Pulp International confirms it will close the two mills in the region. Over 230 workers ...
Daniel Newman: Auckland Councillor rubbishes council's emissions targets scheme
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One council member believes Auckland Council needs to rethink its plan to slash transport emissions by 2030. The council aims to halve car use, encour...
The Huddle: Should the Government have saved the Ruapehu mills?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and Toby Manhire from the Spinoff joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2024
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 10 September 2024, hundreds of people will lose their jobs in a huge blow to the ...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the rise in online shopping outlets charging for returns
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts believe a changing retail market and the evolution of influencers have forced online companies to make some changes. British e-retailer ASOS...
Chris Macklin: Law Society Criminal Law Committee convenor on the Government's 'intrusive' updated gang patch bill
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Law Society says pumping up the proposed gang patch bill gives police intrusive search powers. Cabinet has agreed to add a clause to the bill bann...
Stuart Nash: Robert Walters Commercial Director on the benefits of 'chrono-working'
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Chrono-working' could be the next employment fad to wash up in Aotearoa. It lets workers choose their hours dictated by their circadian rhythm, inste...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're justified in feeling gloomy about the state of NZ
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pattrick Smellie, who has been a regular contributor to this show, is back from his long European sabbatical - and he reckons we need to cheer up in N...
Dominic Carter: former US debate moderator ahead of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' Pennsylvania debate
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An epic showdown is expected at tomorrow's presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The VP and former President are facing off in t...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu mayor on Winstone Pulp International shutting down central North Island mills
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two North Island mills have failed to strike a deal to save their operations. Winstone Pulp International announced its pulp and saw mills in the Ruap...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on New Zealand political leaders honouring Kīngi Tūheitia
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parliamentarians honoured Kīngi Tūheitia with speeches this afternoon - before the House adjourned early. The leader of the Kiingitanga died almost ...
Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on two children being found dead in New South Wales home
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two children were discovered dead in a Blue Mountains home, with a woman en route to hospital under police guard. New South Wales authorities said off...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the sodden outfield disrupting Black Caps-Afghanistan cricket fixture
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's fears another day may go by without any start to the maiden cricket test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan. Despite clear skies at Greate...
Lisa Given: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology professor on Australia committing to national social media age limits
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New legislation will stop Australia's youth from accessing social networks like Instagram, Snapchat, Discord and TikTok. The Australian Government wil...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigation into Great Ormond Street Hospital
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has launched an urgent review of 721 cases that were treated by a former surgeon. The hospital has revealed mul...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US share markets dropping
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Volatility has returned to US markets, with a significant drop on Friday. Weak employment data saw markets price in larger cuts to US official interes...
Very Reverend Jay Ruka: Taranaki Cathedral Dean on the open letter urging the Government to stop the Treaty Principles Bill
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over 400 Christian leaders have written an open letter asking the Government to stop the bill from going to Select Committee. This list includes senio...
The Huddle: Will National change its mind about the Treaty Principles Bill?
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Brigitte Morten from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister agrees competition is needed in the grocery sector
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has voiced support for more action to be taken against the grocery sector. The Grocery Commissioner's report into the sector ha...
Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2024
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 9 September 2024, ACT leader David Seymour has agreed to a change in the draft Tre...
Shane Reti: Health Minister defends surge in non-disclosure agreements impacting Health NZ staff
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister is defending staff confidentiality agreements. Labour has complained to the Public Service Commission about the number of non-disc...
Nicola Waldren: Restaurant Association NZ General Manger on Auckland restaurants closing earlier than anywhere else in the world
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research has revealed Auckland eateries have the earliest closing times in the world. According to international food magazine Chef’s Pencil, it...
Ragne Maxwell: Porirua College principal defends move to cancel NCEA literacy tests
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Porirua College's principal is doubling down on the school's decision to cancel NCEA literacy tests. Students must pass the new online literacy and nu...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader hopeful Prime Minister Luxon changes his mind and supports Treaty Principles Bill
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The architect of the Treaty Principles Bill is still hopeful the Prime Minister could support it. David Seymour confirms Cabinet discussed his Bill to...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on over 400 Christian leaders penning a letter against the Treaty Principles Bill
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of Christian organisations have questioned the Treaty Principles Bill. More than 400 groups penned an open letter to the Government, warning ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the widespread global search for a Brisbane man who poured hot coffee on a baby
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A search has gone global for a Brisbane man who poured a thermos of hot coffee on a baby. The nine-month-old had a third round of surgery last week fo...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks losing their most recent test to South Africa
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are determined to put the last couple of losses behind them and focus on the future ahead. New Zealand are homeward bound from South Af...
Abdur Razzaq: Federation of Islamic Associations spokesperson on two Auckland schools being forced to closed by threats
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A national Muslim spokesperson says threats that forced two Auckland Islamic schools to close today are shocking - but not surprising. Māngere's Al-M...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Porirua College shouldn't give up on students
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the 9th of September, is the start of a fortnight of NCEA pupils across the country sitting their exams for first time. They'll be doing readi...
Greig Wilson: Courtney Place Precinct Group member and owner of businesses on string of hospitality closures in Wellington
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitality sales are down up to 50 percent, according to member of Courtney Place Precinct Group and owner of Courtney Place businesses, Greig Wilson...
Full Show Podcast: 6 September 2024
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 6 September 2024, Act leader David Seymour says Government agencies will soon rece...
Sports Huddle: Second Springboks test match, Rob Nichol, Israel Adesanya, Raygun
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB Canterbury Sports reader Nick Bewley and NZB Kiwi Head of Communications Andrew Gourdie join the huddle. They discuss the AB’s v Sprin...
Liam Napier: Chief Sports Writer at the Herald on the Springboks v All Blacks second test match this weekend
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Springbok’s have made changes to their side ahead of the second test in Cape Town this weekend. Chief Sports Writer at the Herald Liam Napier ...
Sue Barker: Charities law expert on three women suspended for unauthorised spending from wellbeing fund at Women's Refuge
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s Refuge is in the spotlight following claims of unauthorised spending from a “wellbeing fund”. Three women at Whare Manaaki Porirua Wom...
Chris Cahill: Police Association Chief Executive on police using force more often and facing increasing levels of violence
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Police are using force 9 percent more often and are facing increasing levels of violence. The Annual Tactical Options Report provides an overview of...
David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on free GP visits for 14 to 24 year old Māori and Pasifika
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Hawkes Bay, Health NZ has made GP visits for 14 to 24 year-olds free for Māori and Pasifika. Health Minister Shane Reti has requested “further...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on China's warning to New Zealand after report finds examples of foreign interference
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China has issued a warning to New Zealand, following a report from the NZ Security Intelligence Services (NZSIS) that identified examples of the Peopl...
Mitch McCann: US correspondent on arrest of 14 year old suspect's father following fatal school shooting and Donald Trump wants Elon Musk to lead Government Efficiency Commission
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 14-year old suspect has been put in custody following a fatal school shooting in Winder, Georgia, USA. In a dramatic development, the teenager’s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks v Springboks rematch this weekend
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sportstalk host D’Arcy Waldegrave joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to consider how the country should react to an All Blacks loss. “It’s how the...
Derek Wenmoth: New Zealand Education Specialist on Hagley College in Christchurch trialling online learning
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Christchurch school is trialling letting students work from home two days a week, to address falling attendance rates. Hagley College hopes to tar...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the damning findings concerning London's Grenfell Tower fire tragedy
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Survivors of London's Grenfell Tower Fire are urging swift change from the UK Government in the wake of a scathing report. The 1600-page report from t...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of the US housing market
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US housing market has been undergoing an unusual period. Various aspects of the sector have been found to be running at different speeds - with ne...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on his New Zealand Order of Merit honours
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Famed rural broadcaster Jamie Mackay has been appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. He was recognised earlier this year as part of the...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on oil prices slumping to their lowest level all year
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global financial market turmoil overnight has come with a silver lining for motorists as oil prices have slumped to their lowest level this year. Chea...
The Huddle: Can Wellington Council justify spending $136,000 on a bike rack?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and former Labour Party advisor Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Dr Rob Hales: Griffith Business School associate professor on the rise in corporations ditching their climate targets
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a growing uptick in corporations ditching their green ambitions. Volvo Cars has abandoned its ambitious target to sell only electric cars...
Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2024
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 September 2024, Stacey Morrison speaks to Heather from Tūrangawaewae after a ...
Dave Chambers: Watercare CEO on Watercare’s secret $20 million deal with Waikato-Tainui
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watercare is under fire for keeping a $20 million deal with Waikato-Tainui under wraps. It's been revealed the Auckland Council-controlled water provi...
Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on Scott Robertson's picks for the second test against the Springboks
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made a few changes ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship rematch against the Springboks. Beauden Barrett and T...
Maria Slade: BusinessDesk reporter on the release of the receiver's report into Du Val group
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PwC has identified accounting irregularities, complexities and a lack of auditing at failed Auckland property development group, Du Val. This first re...
Stacey Morrison: Broadcaster on Ngā Wai hono i te pō being appointed the new Māori Queen
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kīngi Tuheitia's youngest child has ascended the throne to become the new Māori Queen. 27-year-old Ngā Wai hono i te pō has been anointed, and her...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the latest costly bike rack paid for by Wellington ratepayers
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington ratepayers have reportedly paid more than $550,000 on the upgrade of a 32m laneway to accommodate a new designer bike rack and two extra mo...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Raygun's first big interview after the Paris Olympics
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian breakdancer Raygun is speaking out about the negative global reaction to her Olympic performance. Rachael Gunn says many people didn't unde...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host outlines predictions for second All Blacks v South Africa clash
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby's embracing the support in Cape Town - as it remains a stronghold of All Blacks fandom. The All Blacks are set to play their second...
Chris Luxon: Prime Minister on receiving support from Elon Musk
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's welcoming support from a billionaire admirer. Elon Musk replied to a tweet by Chris Luxon this week - about being in Malaysia. Th...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't feel too sorry for Raygun
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having watched Raygun the Aussie breakdancer’s first big interview, which aired on The Project in Australia last night - I think it's pretty clear ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of the release of the final report into the Grenfell Tower fire
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final report on the Grenfell disaster is set to be published - six years after the inquiry began hearing evidence about what caused the incident. ...
Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the outlook of the latest ASB Housing Confidence survey
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey by ASB indicates Kiwis aren't expecting house prices to pick up again anytime soon. According to ASB's Housing Confidence survey, a net 1...
Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management Analyst on the 'fallen angels' in the US markets
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US market is up almost 16 percent on the year - but big names like Starbucks, Nike, and Lululemon have been struggling. The consumer discretionary...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on depositors rushing to take advantage of high interest rates
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Savers have rushed to lock in high interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR for the first time in more than four years. New RBNZ data ...
Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister outlines solutions to boost competition in supermarket sector
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Minister says a third big player in our supermarket sector is unlikely to come from overseas. A first annual Commerce Commission report o...
The Huddle: Is educating uni students about Taylor Swift useful?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and podcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following is...
Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2024
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 4 September 2024, the Grocery Commissioner tells Heather Kiwis are still being ...
Dougal Sutherland: clinical psychologist agrees that trigger warnings are overused
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Trigger warnings' on sensitive content have been thrust into the spotlight after Hollywood actor Matt Smith criticised their use. The House of the ...
Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO supports ending pay parity for relievers
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Early childhood education providers are hopeful ending pay parity for relievers will allow more permanent roles. From October, only permanent part-tim...
Paul Scofield: Canterbury Museum Senior Natural History Curator on the shocking insights about New Zealand's native fauna
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's new insights into New Zealand's ancient fauna from a 20-year dig. An international team of palaeontologists researching the St Bathans fossil ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm hoping the next supermarket call might be more promising
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a very big call on the supermarkets today - the Grocery Commissioner has accused them of ripping us off. Now, a lot of people will probably ag...
Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the Commerce Commission's annual report criticising lack of competition in the sector
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Grocery Commissioner says the returns our big supermarkets get on assets is about double what overseas equivalents make. The Commerce Commission's...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the results of the latest Roy Morgan political poll
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Morgan’s New Zealand Poll for August 2024 shows support for the coalition Government has gone up in August. National's approval rating has jumpe...
Logan Church: US correspondent on US universities trying to tame Gaza protests as new year starts
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, universities are trying to clamp down on student protests as the new academic year starts up. University leaders are expecting a new w...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the rugby touring proposal between New Zealand and South Africa
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new touring proposal between New Zealand and South Africa has been reached, according to new reports. New Zealand will tour South Africa in 2026 wit...
Warren Brookbanks: AUT law expert on the Christchurch couple fighting to keep $230,000 they found in their roof
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finders keepers may not apply, as a young Christchurch couple fight to keep $230,000 they found in their roof. Open Justice reported that an electrici...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the Government's plan to crack down on mobile phone thefts
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government is committed to cracking down on mobile phone thefts, after a significant spike in incidents. New data shows at least 80,000 people ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Australia's GDP announcement
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's GDP data is set to be released tomorrow - and experts are outlining their predictions. This follows last week's inflation data, which is c...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the possibility of near-record farm gate milk price this season
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing global demand for dairy products and a flat milk supply could be setting the stage for a near-record farm gate milk price this season. With ni...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist unpacks how chief financial officers feel about New Zealand's business outlook
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's chief financial officers have revealed their thoughts in a first of its kind survey. Hunter Campbell's report reveals 42 percent expect ...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra chief executive on the company's new Southland plant
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new plant at its Edendale site in Southland to meet growing demand from Asia. The plant will produce...
The Huddle: Are we too relaxed about potential foreign threats?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following is...