Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2024

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 September 2024, the Government is hiking the tourism levy to $100 - against adv...

Andrew Hampton: Director-General of Security issues warning about threats to national security

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's pleas from the Security Intelligence Service to report threats to national security. Their annual Insights report warns a small number of peop...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO blames IRD methods for uptick in business closures

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inland Revenue is being asked not to seesaw on its stance, with rising liquidations across the country. Centrix's July figures reveal business liquida...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don't think now's the time for a higher tourist levy

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the Government has done the thing that the tourism industry was hoping they wouldn't do and increased the visitor levy - the amount that touris...

Sir Ian Taylor: Kiwi entrepreneur wants to explore commercial viability of new museum on Auckland's waterfront

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A New Zealand entrepreneur and former Waitakere City Mayor are getting behind a waka-shaped museum on Auckland's waterfront. Sirs Ian Taylor and Bob H...

Matt Doocey: Tourism Minister defends International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy hike

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Tourism Minister says the extra money from increased overseas visitor fees will be funnelled back into the industry. The International Visitor Con...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government lifting the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's pushing ahead with plans to triple the tourism tax in a bid to make overseas visitors pay for regional infrastructure upkeep. The Int...

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government banning online gambling advertising in new reform

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Government is looking to ban gambling advertising under new reforms set to hit Cabinet. Online advertising would be banned immediately...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on South Africa Rugby apologising for haka disruption

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa Rugby has offered a mea culpa for the haka being drowned out by music, fireworks and a plane on Sunday morning. They have conceded the ca...

Jeremy Sutton: Bastion Chambers lawyer on the uptick in older couples divorcing

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data has revealed a number of Kiwi couples are ending their marriages later in life. Stats NZ shows the amount of divorces that involved people ag...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the German far-right winning their first state election since World War II

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Germany's far-right has secured its first state parliament win since the second World War. The anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany won a th...

Dean Hamilton: Ryman Healthcare executive chair defends price hikes and job cuts

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare is raising prices and slowing down construction efforts to repair its financial holes.  The company has ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on financial markets pricing in interest rate cuts

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Markets around the world are pricing in potential cuts to interest rates. Last Friday saw PCE inflation in the US rise 0.2 percent over the month to b...

The Huddle: Do we think 'dynamic pricing' needs regulation?

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayer's Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on her plans to fix the health sector

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's determined to ensure the health system is as efficient and effective as possible. A survey by the General Pr...

Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2024

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 2 September, the College of Midwives defended giving new mothers tea and toast afte...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I can't wait to see what comes out of the Oasis ticketing fiasco

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going to be fascinated to see what comes of the Oasis ticketing fiasco in the UK - but I imagine it would be nothing. What's happened is that Oasi...

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Ticketmaster's 'dynamic pricing' controversy impacting Oasis tour tickets

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer New Zealand says Ticketmaster's 'dynamic pricing' for the Oasis tour tickets is likely to be following the law. People have complained after ...

Steve Gordon: former All Black on the controversy surrounding the team's haka at Ellis Park

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There were a few raised eyebrows as the All Blacks' pre-match haka was drowned out at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park. The team's rendition of Kapa O Pang...

Samantha Murton: College of General Practitioners President on more clinics voicing concerns about their long-term viability

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a real likelihood GP clinics will close, as the financial squeeze goes on. A survey by the General Practice Owners Association has found 83 pe...

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the Government's new National Land Transport Plan

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister says today's National Land Transport Plan shouldn't surprise councils. Simeon Brown's unveiled the new $32.9 billion scheme, wh...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Simeon Brown unveiling new direction for transport

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's earmarked an extra $32.9 billion as part of its new National Land Transport Plan for the next three years. The plan includes $5.5 bil...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on an animal handler being attacked by a tiger at a theme park

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Australian animal handler has been hospitalised after a tiger mauled her at the Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld. The woman was transported to hos...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks losing to South Aftrica

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks accept they need to be better in the closing stages of test matches as they move to Cape Town for the second test against the Springbok...

Alison Eddy: College of Midwives chief executive defends giving toast to new mothers

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The College of Midwives wants new mums given toast. The Minister Shane Reti has asked for a re-think of not offering toast at Wellington Hospital to t...

Tim Brown: On buying into the new Auckland FC league franchise

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All birds founder and former All Whites footballer Tim Brown has bought into the new Auckland FC league franchise. Brown has taken a 1.56% stake in th...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 August 2024

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 30 August 2024, Philip Polkinghorne's defence has begun in his murder trial today....

Sports Huddle: Our America's Cup boat is broken - are we stuffed?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Sports Huddlle, Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith and sports journalist Nicky Styris joined in on a discussion about the follo...

Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister: On police stepping back from mental-health callouts

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mental Health Minister is confident about moving emergency responses to people in acute mental distress to health experts, rather than Police. Pol...

Barry Soper: The week that was

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Senior political correspondent Barry Soper discusses the following topics with Heather du Plessis-Allan.  The Greens taken to court...Fuel tax to be ...

Shane Te Pou: On who will take on the Te Kiingi's mantle (1)

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tributes have flowed for the Maori King on his death, including from King Charles. Kīngi Tuheitia died peacefully this morning after he had been in h...

Shane Te Pou: On who will take on the Te Kiingi's mantle

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tributes have flowed for the Maori King on his death, including from King Charles. Kīngi Tuheitia died peacefully this morning after he had been in h...

Craig Kapitan: On the defence kicking off their case in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The defence has kicked off their case in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial. The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: It looks like trouble is not nearly close to being over for TVNZ

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah, it looks like the trouble is not nearly close to being over for TVNZ, the news out today is that they've made the loss that we were expecting ab...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plan to crack down on outdoor smoking

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Government is reportedly planning to ban smoking in outdoor public areas amid health concerns. Leaked documents claim smoking in beer gardens, ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing market interest in humanoids

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing market interest in humanoids - robots and robotic technology designed to mimic humans. New improvements in technology have opened up r...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on how New Zealand can restart a 'rockstar economy'

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years ago, New Zealand had a 'rockstar economy' according to experts. In 2014, New Zealand's GDP growth turned out to be among the strongest acros...

The Huddle: Do we need higher parking fees?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the airline's profit and earnings falling over 60 percent

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's CEO isn't holding back his frustration about the issues plaguing some of its engines. The airline's earnings, underlying profit, and...

Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2024

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 29 August 2024, have the Greens rolled over under the pressure of Darleen Tana? ...

Jason Holland: All Blacks assistant coach on the squad set to face the Springboks this weekend

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's two key starting changes to the All Blacks side set to face the Springboks in Johannesburg on Sunday. Sam Cane starts his first test since las...

Melanie Spencer: Thompson Spencer co-founder and CEO on the new data revealing what Kiwi influencers really earn

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people dream of becoming social media influencers - but the reality is a lot less glamorous.  According to new data from the IRD, only 60 people...

Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister responds to gang members wearing patches in Hawke's Bay Regional Council's chambers

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Local Government Minister is pulling no punches about gang members wearing patches in Hawke's Bay Regional Council's chambers, which is illegal. T...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Have the Greens underestimated Darleen Tana?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is anyone else getting the feeling the Greens have underestimated just how far Darleen Tana will go to to mess with them? I feel like they might have...

Andrew Geddis: Otago University law professor unpacks Darleen Tana's legal challenge against the Green Party

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Darleen Tana will still be in Parliament at least another two weeks, as the Greens push back a party vote until her legal challenge against them has c...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Darleen Tana's legal proceeding delaying Green Party vote

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Green Party denies it's been out-manoeuvred by ex-MP Darleen Tana, whose legal proceedings have delayed this weekend's party vote. Delegates plann...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese getting caught making fun of Pacific Policing Initiative with US official

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being questioned about a private conversation where he joked with the US Deputy Secretary of State about ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host outlines predictions ahead of the All Blacks v Springboks clash

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks are set to face off against the Springboks this weekend - their first clash since last year's Rugby World Cup. Coach Scott Robertson is...

Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice President on Minister Shane Jones' 'attacks' on judiciary

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Minister Shane Jones has been on the receiving end of some backlash after his comments on the judiciary. Attorney-General Judith Collins plans to spea...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer setting up a co-operation treaty with Germany

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK is set to start talks on a new co-operation treaty with Germany, as the Labour Government looks to 'reset' relations with Europe. Prime Ministe...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Air New Zealand's financial year results

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's financial results are out tomorrow - and hopes aren't flying particularly high.  The airline has been hit with plane engine trouble...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the uptick in mortgage holders switching banks

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elevated interest rates have encouraged mortgage holders to switch banks at a record rate. The value of mortgages refinanced by a new bank climbed to ...

Tony Canavan: EY Global Transport Leader for the Government and Public Sector on what New Zealand can learn from Singapore

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since Singapore introduced congestion charges in the 1970s, other cities have tried to emulate its success. Wellington is the latest major New Ze...

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2024

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 28 August 2024, ex-Green MP Darleen Tana is taking her old party to court to av...

The Huddle: Do we need to rethink NCEA tests?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Brigitte Morton and Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Secondary school p...

Neal Barclay: Meridian CEO on the company's profit reaching $429 million

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meridian Energy - the country’s largest power generator - has reported strong earnings in the June year, but warns the year ahead looks challenging....

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister outlines long-term goals for the sector

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Infrastructure Minister hopes to get bi-partisan support for major long-term projects. Minister Chris Bishop today outlined intentions for the inf...

Kate Gainsford: Secondary Principals' Council chair on thousands of students failing compulsory NCEA literacy and numeracy tests

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of young people have failed new co-requisite NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. It's the first year students have needed to pass them to achi...

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on whether the stadium is equipped to host Oasis tour

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi Oasis fans can stop crying their hearts out - but pray Eden Park's boss will pull out the stops to lure the UK rock band over. The Gallagher brot...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Darleen Tana filing an injunction ahead of the Greens' Special General Meeting

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The clear consensus among experts shows Darleen Tana is hanging on for their political life. The former Green MP has filed an unprecedented injunction...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Darleen Tana launching legal action against their former party

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Green Party meeting's still planned this weekend, despite former MP Darleen Tana taking out an injunction hoping to prevent it. The meeting was to c...

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief on Kamala Harris gearing up for first sit-down interview of the campaign

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her prospective VP Tim Walz are due to sit down for their first joint interview of their presidential campaign. T...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jerome Pampellone's upcoming IBF decider against Conor Wallace

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Light heavyweight boxer Jerome Pampellone is intent on making the most of his second chance at a world title shot this evening. He'll fight Australian...

Paul Goulter: Nurses Organisation chief executive on Health NZ offering voluntary redundancies

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's questions over how frontline work can be done, as Health New Zealand offers voluntary redundancies. The PSA says these cuts are to jobs in adm...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Oasis reuniting for 2025 tour after 15 years

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

British rock band Oasis said today they would reunite after 15 years, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher planning a series of live shows in 2025. T...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of Fonterra's big announcement

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sources claim dairy giant Fonterra is set to make a big announcement tomorrow. This follows the company predicting a 50 percent increase to the milk f...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the OECD Secretary-General visiting New Zealand for the first time

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, has made his first official visit to New Zealand. Trade Minister Todd McClay welcomed him to Welli...

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Barcelona locals pushing back against America's Cup tourism

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As tourists descend on Barcelona for the America's Cup, the welcome from locals isn't as warm as the weather. The city has been grappling with the aft...

The Huddle: Do we need a bi-partisan solution to the energy crisis?

27 Aug 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! ...

Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 August 2024, Labour leader Chris Hipkins gets into a fiery argument with Heath...

Michael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the tough trading environment impacting the media sector

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) says its first-half revenue was slightly up on the year before, despite a tough trading environment. The me...

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on Auckland police seizing almost $15m worth of Head Hunter assets

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A win for Auckland police, who have seized almost $15 million worth of of Head Hunter assets and properties - including the prized Mount Wellington ga...

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the final messages between Phillip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna (6)

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Messages between Phillip Polkinghorne and his wife Pauline Hanna have come to light today in court. The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing Han...

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the final messages between Phillip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Messages between Phillip Polkinghorne and his wife Pauline Hanna have come to light today in court. The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing Han...

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says the party will re-instate oil and gas ban when it gets back into power

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour would re-instate a ban on oil and gas exploration if it got back into power. The Government is reversing the ban, despite belief from opponents...

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on thousands of Australian construction workers striking across the nation

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of Australian workers have gone on strike to protest the Government's takeover of the construction arm of the CFMEU. Workers downed their to...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on whether Labour will change its mind about their oil and gas ban

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the current energy crisis worsens, Labour is holding steady on its promise to bring back the oil and gas ban again. The Government has recently agr...

John Maynard and Alistair Boyce: Postal Workers Union National President and Better Wellington spokesperson on the controversial anti-council leaflet

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A controversial anti-council leaflet has ruffled feathers in the capital. A group called Better Wellington produced the flyer criticising council plan...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour can't hold on to the oil and gas ban forever

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That was quite a smart move from Chris Luxon yesterday, calling on opposition parties to support the Government in fixing this energy crisis we’re i...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on captain James Cutfield facing investigation over Bayesian superyacht sinking

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Italian media are reporting prosecutors have begun an official investigation of New Zealander James Cutfield, captain of the British flagged superyach...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US potentially cutting interest rates

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has hinted interest rate cuts could be coming from September. In a recent address, Powell indicated upside risk...

Barb Hyman: Sapia.ai chief executive on the increased usage of AI in job recruitment

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More and more businesses have begun utilising AI for recruiting staff - and jobseekers have concerns. Spark, Kmart and Woolworths all use Sapia.ai sof...

The Huddle: Do we agree with the amendments to the Fast Track Approvals Bill?

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day ...

Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2024

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 26 August 2024, Energy Minister Simeon Brown tells Heather how the Government's bi...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Prime Minister Luxon telling local councils to stop wasteful spending

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister has accused mayors and councillors of ignoring their bases when it comes to spending.  Speaking at Thursday's Local Government N...

Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on the Government's plan to boost energy supply and reduce power bills

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Energy Minister says the Government will make sure the energy sector is more competitive - and better for customers. Cabinet has agreed to import ...

Michael Glading: NZ Open Tournament Director on Lydia Ko winning the AIG Women’s Open

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko dominated in St Andrews - and walked away with another victory. Ko's remarkable August has seen her claim an Olympic gold medal, ...

Dennis Maga: First Union General Secretary on what the ruling against Uber means for other contractors

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes a ruling against Uber could help empower other contractors. The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contracto...

John Kidd: Enerlytica Head of Research on the Government's proposed solutions to fix energy crisis

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has unveiled a raft of new measures set to ease the nation's energy security crisis. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation stopping New ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new energy package

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced a range of moves designed to shore up supply and keep prices stable. They include bringing in legislation this year to al...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Sydney underworld figure Tarek Ayoub being shot and killed in Parramatta

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A prominent Sydney underworld figure has been shot and killed in a targeted murder, according to authorities. Tarek Ayoub was shot multiple times in t...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Lydia Ko winning the women's British Open

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another victory for Lydia Ko - the Kiwi golfer's won her third major, her first since 2016. Ko triumphed by two strokes at the British Open after fini...

Lewis Ferris and Tania Gibson: Metservice meteorologist and Greymouth mayor on the heavy rain and flooding impacting Wellington region

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Surface flooding is continuing in the wider Wellington region, with commuters bracing for more downpours. High tides are coinciding with torrential ra...

Fionnghuala Cuncannon: On ANZ and ASB possibly having to refund interest to more than 100-thousand customers with home loans

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ and ASB may have to refund interest to more than 100-thousand customers with home loans. Plaintiffs are seeking the refund after the banks breache...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 August 2024

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 23 August 2024, Kamala Harris has become the official Democratic nominee in the pr...

Jolie Hodson: On Spark reporting a 72% drop in full year net profits

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tough result for Spark today... reporting a 72% drop in full year net profit... with revenue down 14%.   The big drop comes after last year's ...

Sports Huddle: How will Shaun Johnson be remembered in the annals of Warriors history?

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Sports Huddle Heather was joined Oceania Football confederation media manager Matt Brown and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Paul Allison f...

Kieran McAnulty: On the Prime Minister's characterisation of councils across the country

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's Local Government spokesman's pushed back on the Prime Minister's characterisation of councils across the country. On Wednesday, Chris Luxon l...

Barry Soper: Was Kamala Harris' speech today boring?

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Democrats convention has wound up in Chicago with Harris confirmed as their nomination for President. Dad Seymour has been labelled an idiot for h...

Al Brown: Does New Zealand have too many restaurants and cafes?

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The number of cafes and restaurants has gone backwards for the first time in more than 20 years according to stats NZ. It's a small drop...to 8958 caf...