Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on investigators finding five dead bodies in the wreck of the Sicily superyacht
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Divers searching the Bayesian, the superyacht which sank off the coast of Sicily, have found five bodies and recovered four of them, according to loc...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the turbulent outlook for 2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Market experts are convinced 2024 will conclude with a soft economic landing. This contradicts initial predictions that a global recession would disru...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices bouncing back after latest GDT auction
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prices have bounced back in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction - with an impressive 5.5 percent increase across the board. The sixth event of the ...
Anne Gibson: NZ Herald property editor on Du Val Group being placed into statutory management
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has moved on Auckland apartment developer Du Val Group, taking the rare step of placing it in statutory management. The move follows t...
The Huddle: Do local councils need to rein in the spending?
22 Aug 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: 22 August 2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 22 August 2024, an All Blacks coach quits. Rugby editor Elliott Smith examines w...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank's 15 percent rise in net profit
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwibank's net profit increased 15 percent - and it says it is fulfilling its role as a disruptor. The state-owned bank brought in $202 million and gr...
Thomas Nash: Wellington Regional Councillor criticises Prime Minister's calls to rein in spending
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's been complaints from local Government officials following the Prime Minister's 'back to basics' speech. Speaking at the LGNZ Conference, Chris...
Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council Chief Executive on research revealing new school entrants lack critical language skills
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Research suggests many new entrants start school without needed language skills, impacting literacy skills. Nearly two-thirds of teachers surveyed in ...
Neal Barclay: Meridian CEO hopeful rain will take the strain off New Zealand's power pressures
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An energy boss says predicted rain will take the strain off New Zealand's power supply. Winstone Pulp plans to close its central North Island pulp and...
Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on Leon MacDonald leaving the All Blacks' coaching staff
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's shock across the rugby world as Leon MacDonald exited the All Blacks coaching staff - seemingly out of the blue. MacDonald confirmed his depar...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters' argument for voting the Treaty Principles Bill down
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has made a case against ACT's controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Peters claimed he wouldn't support the Bill b...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Jetstar facing a class action lawsuit
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jetstar is on the receiving end of a class action lawsuit over its decision to hand out travel vouchers to customers who were impacted by the Covid-19...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Leon MacDonald's surprise departure from the All Blacks
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby philosophies going in different directions. That's what All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is singling out as the main reason for Leon MacDonald's...
Winston Peters: Deputy Prime Minister addresses confusion surrounding Treaty Principles Bill support
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Deputy Prime Minister has muddied the waters around the conditional Government support of ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. Answering on behalf of the...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The screens are the problem
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know if you remember - but not long ago on the show we had a debate about screen time and how bad it is for kids.The question we were asking ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ongoing search for the six people who went missing after Sicily yacht sank
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Divers have resumed their hunt for the six missing people who disappeared after a luxury yacht sank off Sicily's coast. The British-flagged Bayesian, ...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building reporting a multi-million dollar net loss
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A grim warning from New Zealand's largest construction company. Fletcher Building is reporting a group net-loss-after-tax of $227 million dollars, fol...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Commerce Commission's suggestions to improve banking competition
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission has detailed several potential changes in a new 389-page report designed to improve competition in the banking sector. One c...
The Huddle: Do the police really need to crack down on smoking parents?
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Kiwiblog's David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2024
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 21 August 2024, Philip Polkinghorne's finances have been laid bare during his murd...
Sophie Moloney: chief executive on Sky TV's 3.7 percent drop in net after-tax profit
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV is recording a 3.7 percent drop in net after-tax profit, with its customer base at the lowest level in five years. The provider says it's deali...
Amanda Whiting: IAG chief executive on the company reporting a tenfold increase in insurance profit
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IAG, the country's largest insurer, has reported a significant increase in insurance profit in the 12 months to the end of June. The company, which ow...
Lisa Wundersitz: Adelaide University researcher examines whether New Zealand needs stricter licensing standards
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should New Zealand adopt Australia's stricter licensing approach? The AA's pushing for change, prompted by figures showing 18 to 24 year old drivers i...
Steve Cullen: lawyer responds to new research investigating police bias
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A legal expert is rejecting the legitimacy of research into police bias. A two-year inquiry commissioned by police suggests there are ongoing inequiti...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The police are already stretched thin enough
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm very much on the side of the cops over whether they should be pinging people for smoking in cars with kids. You'll have caught up on this by now -...
Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on Polkinghorne's finances being analysed in ongoing murder trial
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into Philip Polkinghorne's finances - and payments for sex - was carried out as his murder trial hits its halfway point. The eye surgeon i...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Obamas turning up to voice support for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former First Lady Michelle Obama drew in a standing ovation during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. She and Barack Obama turned up to...
Logan Church: US correspondent on Barack and Michelle Obama voicing support for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Obamas turned up to address party faithful at the Democratic National Convention. The former President and First Lady together endorsed Kamala Har...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jannik Sinner escaping suspension for exposure to banned substance
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The coach of world tennis number one Jannik Sinner admits the cloud of a potential doping ban has taken its toll on the young Italian star. Sinner's b...
Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive challenges ACT's David Seymour to debate Treaty Principles Bill
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has asked ACT leader David Seymour to front up and debate the Treaty Principles Bill. Te Rūnanga o Toa Rang...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the late Queen Elizabeth's comments about Donald Trump
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new book has revealed what the late Queen Elizabeth really thought of former President Donald Trump. According to A Voyage Around The Queen, the de...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 25 basis points
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Homeowners have been able to breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the OCR. The cash rate was cut by 25 basis points a...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on REINZ saying there's green shoots in the housing market
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's green shoots returning to the housing market, according to the Real Estate Institute. REINZ data shows the volume of sales rose 14.5 percent y...
The Huddle: Will the Kamala Harris hype last all the way until November?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Vince Hawksworth: Mercury Energy CEO on the company reporting a 159 percent annual net profit increase
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mercury Energy has lifted its net profit by 159 percent in the June year to $290 million. The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation,...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not convinced the Commerce Commission study will lead anywhere
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For once, we have a Commerce Commission study that isn’t going nowhere. Nicola Willis says she's going to do what the Commerce Commission has recomm...
Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 August 2024, the Finance Minister has declared war on the "cosy pillow fights"...
Olly Wilson: Selaks General Manager of Sales and Marketing on the company launching its first 5 percent wine
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi wine company Selaks has launched its first 5 percent offering amid increased demand for alcohol-free and low-alcohol beverages. Selaks Origins Br...
Darleen Tana: independent MP stands by decision to stay in Parliament
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darleen Tana says they have support within the Green Party to stay. They've refused the Party's repeated requests to resign from Parliament. Tana toda...
Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on the 'forever chemicals' found in Sydney's drinking water
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New reports have unveiled a disturbing discovery in Sydney's drinking water. 'Forever chemicals' with links to cancer have been found in several dri...
Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister unveils new changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Climate Change Minister believes slashing 24 million carbon credits will fix the struggling Emissions Trading Scheme. Companies buy the credits in...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on her plan to inject competition into the banking sector
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister aims to put an end to the 'cosy pillow fight' between banks and bolster sector competition. A Commerce Commission report has foun...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convention
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden's reflected on his legacy - and laid a case against Donald Trump in a rousing address. The President's speech ended the first day of the Dem...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the 2024 America's Cup
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After three years of planning, Team NZ is set to compete in the 2024 America's Cup. On August 22, the six America’s Cup teams will take to the wat...
Mark Stewart: Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited chair on the project getting mothballed
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief the Christ Church Cathedral will be rebuilt eventually, despite ongoing funding issues. The Reinstatement Group has announced it's pau...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government enacting measures to stop prison overcrowding
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government has established emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding as more rioters are being sentenced for their role in the recent unre...
Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company reporting a decrease in net profits
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logistics and courier company Freightways has recorded a 5.8 percent decrease in net profit after weathering what its leaders believe to be the worst ...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on BNZ's performance of services index staying below 50
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BNZ’s performance of services index - which measures sentiment across services firms - was up 3.9 points to 44.6 in July from a rock-bottom level of...
The Huddle: Is a Wellington-Auckland sleeper train a good idea?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2024
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 19 August - The Government is facing pressure to encourage households to reduce the...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to National's positive 1News Verian poll result
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has seen support in the latest political poll. The 1News Verian poll has National on 38 percent, ACT on 7 and New Zealand First on 6. C...
Alistair McGregor: Counties Driving School instructor on long wait times still preventing students from getting driver's licences
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A driving instructor says one student drove 500 kilometres to sit his full licence test because of months-long wait times. Counties Driving School's A...
Thomas Nash: Greater Wellington Regional Council climate chair on the growing calls to revive the Wellington-Auckland sleeper train
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support is re-igniting for a Wellington to Auckland sleeper train, as air fares soar. The idea was floated at a Wellington council meeting last week. ...
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland transport blog director on the Government's new $1.3 billion programme to crack down on dangerous driving
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One commentator says enforcement is critical for road safety. The Government's announced it wants 3.3 million roadside alcohol breath tests a year, wi...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the 'organised criminal element' at the recent boy racer gatherings
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister says boy racers are terrorising communities throughout the country. Four police vehicles were rammed at a Waikato gathering over t...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent ahead of the latest 1News-Verian poll
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest 1News-Verian poll is due to be released tonight - and it's generated plenty of speculation. The previous poll had National on 38 points, La...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks bouncing back and defeating Argentina at Eden Park
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks have bounced back and defeated Argentina - but they'll need to maintain momentum for the Rugby Championships. While a convincing win ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the launch of Sydney's new driverless metro train line
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney's long-awaited driverless metro train line has been launched, with up to 200,000 commuters being expected to use the service. The line runs f...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive on households potentially needing to reduce gas usage
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts have warned the Government that there isn't enough gas for both households and industry - meaning users could face increased prices and potent...
Kate Camp: Te Papa spokesperson on charging a $35 entry fee for international visitors from next month
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Te Papa is going to start charging a $35 entry fee for international tourists starting next month. The national museum says it's because rising energy...
Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 16 August 2024, the Waitangi Tribunal says the Government's Treaty Principals Bill...
Sir Bob Charles: Christchurch Golf Club Patron on LIV golf coming to the Garden City
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone loves the idea of LIV golf holding an event in Christchurch. Rumour has it that the saudi-backed breakaway competition is looking at hold...
Geoffrey Miller: International geopolitical analyst on New Zealand and Australia's new security commitment
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand and Australia have committed to working "in lock step" like never before over security issues. Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese have...
Sam Carpenter: Former Waitangi tribunal historian on the government's Treaty Principles Bill
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Waitangi tribunal released it's first take on the government's Treaty Principles Bill and it doesn't like it. The tribunal says it's unfair and ...
Gemma Rasmussen: Consumer NZ on supermarket pricing discrepancies
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission says shoppers are likely to be losing millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors. Grocery commissioner Pierr...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the increased security around Taylor Swift ahead of London concerts
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The security around Taylor Swift has been strengthened ahead of the singer's London shows. Swift is set to perform five nights at Wembley Stadium in t...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the decline in interest in the Metaverse
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, the Metaverse was the biggest talking point in the world of technology. Meanwhile in 2024, the virtual platform has declined in popul...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for Government banking inquiry
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's wide-reaching banking inquiry has been met with support from Federated Farmers. Banking spokesperson Richard McIntyre has claimed thi...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food prices going up 0.6 percent in the year to July
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New data from has confirmed food prices are up - but not as much as predicted. Stats NZ reports show food prices have increased by 0.6 percent in the ...
Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the Government's new visa scheme for seasonal workers
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced a new immigration pathway for essential seasonal workers. It has created a new subcategory of the Specific Purpose Work V...
The Huddle: Does Eden Park need more concerts?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Mark Sainsbury and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!...
Sir John Kirwan: former All Black ahead of this weekend's All Blacks v Argentina clash
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks lineup has entered the spotlight, with four changes made for Saturday's rematch against the Pumas at Eden Park. Rieko Ioane's swapped ...
Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday August 15, an expert from Massey University shared his theory about where the inf...
Mark Crysell: former Sunday reporter on North Korea reopening for tourism
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
North Korea's set to reopen for international tourists by the end of the year. Two tour companies with connections to the isolated country have made s...
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the new school lunches on offer to Kiwi students
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Associate Education Minister's unveiled his new plan for school lunches. Newstalk ZB can reveal nine sample recipes from the Ministry of Education...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Bring on more concerts at Eden Park
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The submissions are open, you can now have your say on whether Eden Park should be allowed to have 12 concerts a year, which is double what they have ...
Peter Reynolds: Disability Support Network CEO on disability support services being moved to the Ministry of Social Development
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's risk the needs of disabled people won't be met as their ministry is carved up. Support services are moving to the Ministry of Social Developme...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Opposition leader Peter Dutton saying Australia shouldn't accept Palestinian refugees
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has claimed Australia should not accept Palestinian refugees fleeing conflict in Gaza, citing 'secur...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon's infrastructure-focused meeting in Australia
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infrastructure is high on the agenda for the Prime Minister's meetings in Australia. Chris Luxon and Ministers Shane Jones, Simeon Brown and Chris Bis...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Cane being recalled for All Blacks v Argentina rematch
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former captain Sam Cane has returned to the All Blacks in the way he played much of the early part of his test career - via the bench. Cane will back ...
Chris Wilkins: Massey University drug researcher suspects meth-laced lollies came from Mexican cartels
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland police have recovered more meth-laced lollies overnight, and are investigating a report someone tried to sell one. The fake Rinda pineapple s...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation going up for the first time since December
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK's inflation rate has risen for the first time since December, ticking up to 2.2 percent in the year to July. According to experts, this rise is...
Euan MacDonald: New Voice of Ukraine editor on Ukraine controlling 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk region
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have now gained control of 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk region. The governor of Russia’s bo...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on the market response to the OCR cut
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several Kiwi businesses have expressed relief as the Reserve Bank announces cuts to the OCR. The cash rate has been dropped 25 basis points to 5.25 pe...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR for the first time since 2020
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's shock and excitement across the nation, as the Reserve Bank makes cuts to the OCR for the first time since 2020. The Bank's slashed the cash r...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the impact of the latest OCR cut
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank says several factors are driving down inflation. It's cut the Official Cash Rate to 5.25 percent, saying it's now confident inflation...
The Huddle: What's going on at Health NZ?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame rom ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2024
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 14 August 2024 -a huge u-turn from the Reserve Bank with a cut to the Official ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's only a matter of time until Health NZ's boss is gone
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boss of Health NZ needs to go.Her job is no longer tenable after the stunt that was pulled yesterday, where her management team gave a presentatio...
Vittoria Short: ASB Chief Executive on the bank's full-year profit falling amid easing cash rate
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASB is welcoming the news that the Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points. This comes after the bank's run of record annual pr...
Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the teen offender dropping out of youth boot camp pilot two weeks in
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Children's Minister says it's unsurprising a young offender has dropped out of the Government boot camp pilot just two weeks in. Participants can ...
Richard Martin: Wellington cyclist on Wellington Council spending $84,000 on a bike rack nobody uses
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Council is copping backlash for spending over $84,000 on a bike rack that goes largely unused. Reports claim the bike rack only sees an ave...
Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation Executive Director on the donated Rinda lollies found to contain 'lethal' meth dose
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's unclear how far meth-laced lollies could have been taken across Auckland. The Rinda brand pineapple lollies were donated to Auckland City Mission...
Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the start of a significant turnaround for the economy - as the Reserve Bank slashes the OCR for the first time since 2020. It's dropped the cash ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on The United Auto Workers filing federal labour charges against Musk and Trump following interview
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The United Auto Workers union has taken swift legal action against Donald Trump and Elon Musk following some comments they made during the infamous X ...
Des Gorman: Auckland University Emeritus Professor on Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy's planned overhaul for the health system
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health New Zealand's boss says his plan is to strengthen the clinical frontline - and it won't be cut or reduced. Commissioner Lester Levy has emailed...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks aiming to get back on track after their loss to Argentina
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The proverb 'patience is a virtue' might well be written on the walls of the All Blacks hotel rooms in Auckland this week as they seek a much improved...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK MPs deleting their X accounts to protest Elon Musk
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, several Labour MPs have deleted their X accounts amid concerns about the platform. A group of newly-elected MPs have raised the alarm ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of divisive OCR update
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to issue their latest OCR update tomorrow - and experts are divided about the outcome. Some economists are predicting rate cut...