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Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan tax expert on the IRD targeting crypto users who failed to declare it as taxable income

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The IRD has confirmed it plans to target cryptocurrency users who haven't declared it as taxable income. The department has identified 227,000 users i...

Sir John Kirwan: former All Black on Scott Robertson's picks for the All Blacks test squad

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's shock among Kiwi rugby fans, as Stephen Perofeta has been given the nod to start at fullback for the All Blacks in the first match of the year...

Tim Botting: Ormiston Senior College principal on the uptick in schools adapting to increased student numbers

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has been warned it needs to build more schools and classrooms to meet a bulge in class rolls. An April Ministry of Education paper show...

David Whitburn: property developer and investor warns recent housing changes come with an infrastructure bill

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A property expert says housing changes announced today will increase supply - with a massive infrastructure bill attached. Housing Minister Chris Bish...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the pro-Palestine protestors scaling the roof of Australia's Parliament House

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pro-Palestine protesters climbed the roof of Australia's Parliament House in Canberra to voice opposition with the ongoing conflict. Australian lawmak...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson's picks for the All Blacks team taking on England on Saturday

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No sign of Crusaders bias in Scott Robertson's maiden All Blacks team to tackle England in Dunedin on Saturday. Despite taking the Crusaders to seven ...

Henry Olsen: American pollster says Joe Biden is getting less and less likely to stay in the race for President

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing calls from prospective voters for Joe Biden to step down from the ongoing presidential race. Biden has stayed adamant that he's not dr...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're finally giving in to the shoebox apartments

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like we are finally giving in and allowing shoebox apartments in New Zealand. This morning, Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced a whole ...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the mood of voters ahead of the election

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UK citizens are less than a day away from being able to head to the polls - and it's been predicted the opposition will dominate. Another respected po...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the role AI plays in the discovery of new medicines

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New developments in the world of AI could make the discovery of medicines faster and cheaper for consumers. It's been found generative AI can be taugh...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis' refusal to establish an independent unit to check on Government spending

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t receptive to calls for the establishment of an independent unit to check Treasury’s forecasts and ensure Gove...

Full Show Podcast: 3 July 2024

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 3 July 2024, Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chief Executive Dr Nic Peet responds ...

The Huddle: Is more testing the way to go?

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on the Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the followi...

Joe Williams: employment lawyer reveals chats on workplace communication tools aren't all that private

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experts are reminding people that employers can see when staff are venting or sharing insults on workplace communication tools. Two Ministry of Justic...

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister hopeful Kāinga Ora refresh will turn financial losses around

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is hoping the Kāinga Ora board refresh will turn around its financial losses around. A new chair and deputy and six board members have...

Tim Groser: Former US ambassador on the significance of Luxon appearing at next week's NATO summit

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's increased efforts to position New Zealand on the world stage and make connections with the US. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is jetting off to th...

Adam Muirson: Ario general manger on the new e-scooters launching in Auckland

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new type of e-scooter has hit Auckland's streets, with remote-control capabilities. Ario's three-wheeled variety can be moved off the street, after ...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the response from schools to the Government's new standardised tests

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Education Minister says many schools across the country welcome the idea of standardised testing in primary schools. Erica Stanford's announced ne...

Dr Nic Peet: Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chief Executive defends Wairoa river bar opening timeframe

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is defending not opening up the Wairoa river bar earlier. Last week's downpour damaged more than 100 properties in th...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government introducing standardised testing to primary schools

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is set to introduce standardised tests to ensure primary schoolers meet the right standards academically.  Phonics checks will start f...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent ahead of Joe Biden's first extended interview following shaky debate performance

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden has lined up his first full interview for ABC News following the fallout of last week's debate. Biden will speak to veteran broadc...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson potentially getting into a political collision with the Red Bull Formula One

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A political collision looms within the Red Bull Formula One team concerning Liam Lawson. The Kiwi hopeful has the backing of the team's director of dr...

Brian Henry: Lawyer on the former Gloriavale members planning to sue the Crown for negligence

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Several former Gloriavale workers are planning to sue the Crown for negligence. Members of the group have accused public servants of knowing about the...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Labour leader Keir Starmer saying he wants to finish at 6pm on Fridays if elected

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour leader Keir Starmer has found himself the subject of mockery after claiming he wouldn't work past 6pm on Fridays if he was elected. Starmer has...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the first day of the Primary Industry Summit and Awards

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Country's Jamie Mackay made an appearance at the Primary Industry Summit and Awards in Wellington. Listen to him unpack the highlights of day one ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the new data revealing house prices need to drop by 16 percent to become affordable

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

House prices need to fall at least another 16 percent to become anything like affordable, one forecaster says. According to the Real Estate Institute,...

Todd Charteris: Rabobank NZ CEO urges farmers to keep up with emissions mitigation efforts

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the regulations on farmers being modified or scrapped by the coalition Government, Rabobank's CEO is urging farmers to watch their emissions. ...

Andrew Holden: News Publishers' Association Public Affairs Director explains the impact of tech companies backing away from New Zealand media

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert says Paul Goldsmith's proposed new media bill could jump-start conversations about the future of news content in New Zealand. The Broadcast...

Full Show Podcast: 2 July 2024

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 2 July 2024, the Government has announced it's plan to help the struggling media ...

The Huddle: Will the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill backfire?

02 Jul 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...

Randy Zelin: Cornell University law professor on the Supreme Court ruling former presidents have some immunity from prosecution

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A historic Supreme Court ruling has expanded the scope of US presidential power. The United States' top court has ruled six to three that former presi...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We got away lightly with Kāinga Ora's leadership change

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now, onto the outgoing boss of Kāinga Ora and his $365,000 pay-out to leave - no surprise here, but the tone that’s been adopted on that is that i...

Clare Bradley: Muriwai Community Association co-chair on Auckland Council's failed efforts to regulate driving on beaches

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A coastal west Auckland community wants rules for driving on beaches tightened, after recent events. Auckland Council says the bylaws aren't fit for p...

Simon Douglas: AA Chief Policy Officer on the Government scrapping free driver's license test re-sits

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AA has confirmed people have had to wait months to sit their driver's license test.  The Government is trying to cut the long wait time for tests, by...

Paul Goldsmith: Media Minister addresses the risks that come with introducing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Media Minister says there is a risk digital platforms will retaliate if they're forced to pay to use New Zealand news content. Paul Goldsmith has ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government advancing an amended version of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's moves to force tech giants to support New Zealand-produced news have been met with scepticism. Fair Digital Bargaining Bill has been ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese snubbing a NATO meeting

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has drawn criticism from the opposition over his decision to skip a NATO summit.  Deputy Prime Minister an...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Lulu Sun advancing to the second round of Wimbledon

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The stats keep coming on Lulu Sun's advance into the second round of Wimbledon by beating eighth seed Qinwen Zheng in three sets. The victory is the f...

Craig Little: Wairoa Mayor calls for apology from Hawke's Bay Regional Council following flood damage

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wairoa's Mayor is demanding an apology from the Hawke's Bay Regional Council after last week's flooding. The bill is expected to top $40 million, with...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK's Labour Party voicing opposition for four-day working week

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the UK election, the Labour Party is pushing back against demand for a four-day working week. Unions have put pressure on the party to mandat...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building handing over Convention Centre project to SkyCity

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building's shares have bounced back up after the business completed and handed over part of their NZ International Convention Centre project....

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils steps to ease cost of living as Government outlines third quarterly priorities

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is determined to grow the economy and ease the cost of living for struggling Kiwis as the Government outlines its next points of ...

Full Show Podcast: 1 July 2024

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

​On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 1 July 2024, Prime Manager Chris Luxon has announced his to do list for Q3- wit...

The Huddle: What can the Democrats do about Joe Biden?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson PR and Auckland councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...

Rob Fyfe: Former Air NZ CEO appoints CEO for new Recorp venture

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe is set to launch his biggest - and most sustainable - business venture yet. Recorp, an aluminium canning company, ...

Simon Moutter: Kāinga Ora Chair says it was the right time for CEO Andrew McKenzie to step down

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kāinga Ora's Chief Executive Andrew McKenzie will be stepping down at the end of October, with a $365,000 payout. A review has found the state housin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: That Trump-Biden debate was excruciating

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you watch that Trump-Biden debate? Man, that was excruciating wasn’t it? At one point, I think it was the Medicare bit, I was literally watchin...

Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on the discovery of a significant gold mine in Otago

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's high hopes from Santana Minerals following the revelation of unearthed gold in Central Otago. The company's discovery on the privately owned B...

Dr Bryan Betty: General Practice Chair claims Government funding proposal isn't enough for GPs

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GPs say a Government funding proposal is not enough. Health New Zealand is suggesting a 4 percent increase in GP capitation funding, the money each pr...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government's new planned law and order legislation

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Minister says new law and order legislation will pass in the next three months, and be implemented by the end of the year. The Government ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon's third quarterly plan

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister's released his Government's third quarterly plan, saying the next three months will have a focus on law and order. Chris Luxon's se...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Barnaby Joyce's efforts to give up alcohol

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barnaby Joyce stuck to his word after he promised he would cut back on alcohol - and lost 15kgs to show for it. In February, a video surfaced of an in...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks prepping for their first test match against England

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Razor's first All Blacks squad is due to face off against England in the coming days. England's already indicated they'll take the All Blacks down - a...

Anita Baker: Porirua Mayor questions why Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau hasn't joined super-city amalgamation discussion

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's claims that merging four Wellington Councils into one is a practical way forward to solve the region's challenges. The mayors of Upper Hutt, H...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashing in their final debate before the election

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have clashed over taxes, employment and immigration in their final showdown. Voters in the UK will decide next week who w...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Denmark's plan to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Denmark is moving ahead on plans to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture, with cattle farmers facing additional charges as a result. The bill suggest...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's economic outlook being downgraded by experts

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

International research group BMI has lowered its GDP growth forecast for New Zealand for 2024 - and warned of economic challenges to come. BMI predict...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent with the latest developments in the Darleen Tana investigation

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A barrister says Green MP Darleen Tana's alleged Electoral Act breach is on the less serious side. Tana and the publishers of Verve Magazine have been...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Julian Assange's return to Australia

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australian soil, after 14 years in confinement. Assange pleaded guilty to an espionage change in exc...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on South Africa's progress in the T20 World Cup

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa have finally broken the semifinal wall at a men's Cricket World Cup. The Proteas sent the long-standing hoodoo cartwheeling into the hist...

Full Show Podcast: 27 June 2024

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 27 June 2024, former Green MP Golriz Gharaman has been sentenced today and spoke...

The Huddle: What did we make of Golriz Gharaman's sentence?

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and Phil O'Reilly of Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following i...

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on the planned independent review into New Zealand's methane targets

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced a review will be carried out into New Zealand's methane goals. Former Climate Change Commissioner and farmer Nicola Shadb...

Dylan Thomsen: AA road safety spokesperson on the costs that come with the Government's Policy Statement on land transport

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's latest Policy Statement on land transport will come with plenty of extra costs for drivers. The fee to register a car has gone up by ...

Nikau Wi Neera: Wellington Councillor on the divided response to selling the airport shares

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a rift in Wellington City Council's left-wing bloc over selling its airport shares. The council today voted to approve the long term plan, wit...

Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the new research revealing multivitamins do not help people live longer

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New findings have revealed multivitamins are largely ineffective. A study out of the US examined over 400,000 Americans over 20 years and determined m...

Brent Carey: Netsafe Chief Executive on scam reports going up over the past year

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A grim figure for New Zealand, with one in 10 Kiwis getting scammed in the last year. Data shows one in three people were victims of any crime in the ...

Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald crime reporter on ex-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman being convicted for shoplifting

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's next for former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's legal career is not yet determined - after being convicted on shoplifting charges today. Judge June...

Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on the rise of whistleblower complaints

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The number of people reporting serious misconduct in their workplace is on the rise. So far this financial year, the Chief Ombudsman has received 203 ...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK doctors striking on the hottest day of the year

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of t...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Meridian Energy's Investor Day data

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market. New Zealand's electricity deman...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on BNZ challenging Gloriavale over use of banking services

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services. BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Justice Minister introducing tougher sentencing laws

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tougher sentencing laws are on the way for offenders. The Justice Minister has outlined a suite of reforms to be introduced into Parliament in the nex...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Julian Assange returning to Australia as a free man

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will land in Canberra this evening a free man, having pleaded guilty and being sentenced for espionage with no more t...

Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2024

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 26 June 2024, people in Hawke's Bay are again being hit by "catastrophic" flood...

The Huddle: Are tougher sentencing reforms the way to go?

26 Jun 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! ...

Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study (1)

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study say...

Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study say...

Rachel Brooking: Labour MP urges the Government to release a list of projects that applied to be fast-tracked

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's environment spokesperson has called for the Government to front up about the kinds of projects aiming to be fast-tracked under new legislatio...

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government unveiling new changes to sentencing laws

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Minister has announced a suite of changes designed to clamp down on criminals. These measures include capping sentence discounts at 40 per...

Blake Benny: ZB reporter on Lauren Dickason being sentenced for the murder of her three daughters

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Dickason could be freed this decade after murdering her three daughters in Timaru in September 2021. She's been given three concurrent 18-year ...

Simeon Brown: Energy Minister launches investigation into Northland pylon collapse and power outage

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Energy Minister says there are clear signs of a communications failure at Transpower. Simeon Brown's given officials 12-weeks to report back on in...

Craig Little and Sandra Hazlehurst: Wairoa and Hastings mayors on the torrential rain impacting the region

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heavy rain and high tides are set to tear through the East Coast, and locals have been warned to take cover. States of local emergency continue for th...

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Response Minister on the storm battering the East Coast

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Officials say Wairoa has had the worst of the storm battering the East Coast. States of emergency have been declared in the Wairoa District and Hereta...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Princess Anne being hospitalised after suspected mishap with a horse

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Princess Anne is the latest royal with a health issue after suffering minor head injuries thought to be caused by a horse. It's believed the Princess ...

Oliver Mander: Shareholders' Association Chief Executive on the Warehouse's CEO's pay-out eclipsing falling shares

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns that the Warehouse's top level salaries don't match the company's declining performance.  The Warehouse Group's shares fell to a rec...

Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on Synlait asking shareholders for multi-million dollar lifeline

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling dairy manufacturer Synlait has asked shareholders to vote in favour of a $130 million lifeline from Chinese shareholder Bright Dairy. The c...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on employment confidence dropping in latest report

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis’ confidence in the job market took a dive over the past three months, according to a survey conducted for Westpac. The bank reported its confi...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Parliamentary debate about ferries

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A political blame game around Cook Strait ferries. KiwiRail, Maritime New Zealand, and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are all investi...

Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2024

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 June 2024, the Government will extend its Covid inquiry to cover lockdowns, va...

The Huddle: How necessary is a second Covid inquiry?

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Government relations consultant Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about th...

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the company posting an $8.9 million loss for 2023

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby has posted an $8.9 million dollar net loss for 2023 - the second deficit in a row. Although spending was reduced from the year prior...

Andrew Bydder: Hamilton Councillor defends expletive-laden comments directed at neighbouring council

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder is on the defence, after delivering an expletive-laden rant to a neighbouring council. In a letter directed at ...

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's revamped Three-Strikes regime

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Associate Justice Minister is urging the public to submit on proposed three-strike laws. A Bill to reinstate the sentencing is being introduced to ...

David Shoebridge: Australian Green Party senator ahead of Julian Assange's return to the country

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be back in Australia by the week's end. Wikileaks says the 52-year-old has left a UK prison, after ...

Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the Government's planned second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Key figures in our Covid-19 response could have to give evidence publicly for phase two of the Government inquiry. Its focus is vaccine efficacy and s...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm weirdly grateful for the Government's cancer drugs stuff-up

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I think we can all see the Nats stuffed up the 13 cancer drugs announcement on so many levels.They should never have promised specific drugs, that's ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Julian Assange's return to Australia following prison release

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been confirmed Julian Assange will return to Australia after being released from prison.  The Wikileaks founder was charged with conspiracy to o...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson's Achilles injury flaring up again

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to the re-emergence of an old Achilles tendon injury. The 33-year-old wa...

Sunil Kaushal: Waitakere Indian Association President on the high student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns the India-New Zealand relationship could be strained by the high number of student visa rejections. Immigration NZ figures show appli...