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Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on Fletcher Building's stock dropping by 15 percent

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poor trading conditions, intense price competition and lower building product sales have prompted Fletcher Building to downgrade its profit forecast. ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's balance sheet quadrupling over five-year period

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the May Budget, experts have noticed the Reserve Bank's balance sheet has grown over the years. The value of assets held by the RBNZ has has ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on New South Wales trying to lure Kiwi cops across the ditch

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New South Wales is pulling out all the stops to entice Kiwi cops across the ditch. Training requirements have been cut down and New Zealand officers c...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Trump's lawyer firing back at Michael Cohen in hush money trial

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's legal team are still working tirelessly to dismantle Michael Cohen's legal credibility. Cohen, Trump's former attorney and a key witnes...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Warriors announcing some line-up changes ahead of Panthers clash

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Expect a different look on attack for the Warriors for Sunday's NRL magic round clash against the Panthers in Brisbane. A makeshift spine will see Cha...

Julian Benefield: Foodstuffs North Island general counsel on the doubling of retail crime across stores

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Foodstuffs is raising the alarm about an increase in retail crime throughout their stores. New data shows over 5000 incidents were reported in the fir...

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO calls for inquiry into Auckland Transport parking debacle

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Restaurant Association has voiced disappointment with Auckland Transport's move to charge for parking. AT will delay their 24/7 parking fees in th...

Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2024

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 May 2024, New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley has launched a huge ...

The Huddle: What did we think of King Charles' portrait?

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and David Farrar, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster joined in on a discussion about the fol...

David Dome: Wellington Phoenix General Manager on the likelihood of the team's Melbourne Victory clash selling out

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's looking increasingly likely that the Wellington Phoenix will sell out Sky Stadium for their hotly-anticipated match. The team are set to host the...

Mark Donaghue: WorkSafe Principal Inspector on the uptick in workplace incidents around unsafe machinery

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WorkSafe's calling for businesses to boost safety standards as more workers lose fingers on unsafe machinery. The courts have issued more than half a ...

Tasha Jenkins: Webb's Head of Art critiques infamous King Charles portrait

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland art expert is calling King Charles' first post coronation portrait 'striking and interesting'. The painting, unveiled at Buckingham Palace...

Yasmin Catley: NSW Police Minister says shortage calls for Kiwi officers to join ranks

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The New South Wales government feels no guilt for attempting to poach Kiwi police. The state is 1500 officers short, and it today announced it'll fast...

Peter Shepherd: Auckland University Molecular medicine professor on Ozempic being found to reduce heart attacks

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a clinical breakthrough with Hollywood's new favourite drug, which could work for more than weight loss. Research has found semaglutide, ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The NSW Government is coming for our Kiwi cops

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've got to talk about the brain drain that’s going on.Today, the NSW Government has announced it is going to come for our Kiwi cops. It's got a s...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on research revealing Ozempic reduces chances of heart attacks by 20 percent

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers have found the injectable weight-loss treatment Ozempic could reduce the risk of heart attacks across the UK. A study revealed semaglutide...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Australia banning live sheep exports from May 2028

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Government has opted to ban live sheep exports from 2028 onward, a move that has farmers disappointed. The Government as promised a $10...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Australia's 2024 Budget

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the 2024 Budget tonight, and economists are raising their eyebrows at some promises. The reworked ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the record number of Kiwis leaving New Zealand

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data. Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citiz...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government pulling taxpayer support for the Christchurch Call

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taxpayer support for the Christchurch Call will soon end, as it transitions to being a non-governmental foundation. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says th...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent ahead of the 2024 Australian Budget

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to deliver the nation's federal Budget for 2024. Chalmers has warned Australians not to expect a...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the next person to take over as All Blacks captain

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of speculation in the rugby world, as fans and experts predict the next All Blacks captain. Incumbent captain Sam Cane has revealed he p...

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2024

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 14 May 2024, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster tells Heather about his plan to cr...

Kirstin Corson: Drive Electric Chair on President Joe Biden creating new tariffs for Chinese EVs

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the US, President Joe Biden is set to announce new 100 percent tariffs for Chinese EVs. This is the latest bid from the Biden administration t...

The Huddle: Will the new National Gang Unit make a difference?

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro and Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors NZ joined in on a discussion about the followin...

Matt Johns: Pōkeno Whisky founder on the company winning several awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One New Zealand-based whisky producer has walked away from the San Francisco World Spirits Awards with an impressive haul. Pōkeno Whisky brought home...

Mark Richardson: The Block NZ host on the show's next season being scrapped

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Four Auckland townhouses are on the market, as The Block NZ joins the local television scrap heap. The Brown's Bay homes were nearly ready for contest...

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the new National Gang Unit designed to tackle gang harm

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Commissioner says the new scheme designed to tackle gang crime will set police up for future measures.  The specialised National Gang Unit...

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President disagrees with the Government's decision to fund charter schools

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Education-based unions are picking apart the Government's scheme for charter schools. The coalition's putting more than $150 million in the Budget for...

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister on pulling taxpayer funding from the Christchurch Call

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says the Christchurch Call has done good work. The Government has decided to pull taxpayer funding for the initiative, launched by ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coster's new plan for gangs sounds very familiar

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, you can’t keep a good idea down, can you?Strike Force Raptor is back! Do you remember that? That was Simon Bridges' big crime plan when he was...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak warning the UK 'stands at a crossroads' ahead of election

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns the UK is at a 'crossroads' ahead of some 'dangerous' years in a pre-election pitch. The UK Prime Minister says the y...

Lady Tureiti Moxon: National Urban Māori Authority chair on the next steps of the legal dispute between Minister Karen Chhour and the Waitangi Tribunal

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The legal dispute between Children's Minister Karen Chhour and the Waitangi Tribunal is set for another round. The Court of Appeal recently overturned...

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber Chief Executive on the organisation's priorities for council candidates

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tauranga Businesses have released their key priorities for prospective council candidates. The city is having elections in July after being under the ...

Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on the Court of Appeal overturning the decision that blocked Minister Karen Chhour from Waitangi Tribunal summons

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision, that had said the Waitangi Tribunal couldn't summon Minister Karen Chhour. But despite the r...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government banning live sheep exports from mid-2028

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The export of live sheep from Australia will be banned from May 2028 onwards. The Government has promised a $117 million transition package to support...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister promises Budget 2024 will address economic fundamentals and go for growth

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister has promised Budget 2024 will address fundamental areas - and help the nation aim for growth.  Despite concerns that the budget ...

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2024

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 13 May 2024, Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton defends why he's intr...

The Huddle: How will the 24/7 parking charges impact Auckland businesses?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

Nigel Avery: NZ Olympic Team Chef de Mission on the search for someone to fill 'Goldie the Kiwi' mascot role

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's Olympic Committee is on the hunt for a skilled fan to step into the suit of Goldie the Kiwi. The New Zealand Team is bringing back the i...

Chris Lendrum: NZ Rugby general manager on Sam Cane retiring from international rugby at the end of the 2024 season (1)

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks captain Same Cane has called time on his international career at the end of the 2024 season. Cane has been released from the final year of ...

Chris Lendrum: NZ Rugby general manager on Sam Cane retiring from international rugby at the end of the 2024 season

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks captain Same Cane has called time on his international career at the end of the 2024 season. Cane has been released from the final year of ...

Kim Mundy: ASB economist on rent, food and fuel pushing up inflation

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows food prices have shot up for the first time in three months - contributing to inflationary pressures. Stats NZ says food prices went up...

Dean Kimpton: Auckland Transport Chief Executive defends changes to parking in Auckland CBD

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Transport's Chief Executive says changes to parking in the CBD are to give ratepayers relief. From July, motorists will have to pay 24/7 for ...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Sam Cane's rugby legacy following today's announcement

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Incumbent All Blacks captain Sam Cane is keen to have a last hurrah with the All Blacks this season. The 95-test veteran is pulling the pin on his int...

Steve Cullen: criminal lawyer on convicted sex offender Adrian Dermer being admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Victim advocates are questioning the process that allowed a convicted sex offender to gain a position on the High Court. In 2018, Adrian Dermer was ja...

Full Show Podcast: 10 May 2024

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 May 2024, Labour’s energy spokesperson Megan Woods responds to government cr...

Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis reports on Xi Jinping's Europe trip

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Europe in five years, which is likely to be dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as eco...

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey: The UK is out of its recession.

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Economic growth in the UK has reached 0.1%, despite construction and retail being hit by a slow start to the year.  UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told ...

The Warehouse closes TheMarket.com after sales worsen

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group will close the online shopping website TheMarket.com in late June after about five years of business – after it failed to find a...

Sports Huddle with Matt Brown & Paul Allison: the scrapping of the scrum after the free kick

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Huddle with Matt Brown & Paul Allison: the scrapping of the scrum after the free kick.   Three laws are to be amended which World Rugby sa...

Judith Collins: “It is a significant amount, and defence force will come up with a plan for it."

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Defence Minister says New Zealand never wants to go to war - but the geopolitical situation is unstable. The Government has revealed 571-million-d...

Heather du Plessis Allan: AUT is considering the controversial post made on the by the dean of law, Khylee Quince

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AUT says it's considering a controversial social media post made on the private account of the school's dean of law, Khylee Quince The post said: "I s...

Heather du Plessis Allan: We need to rethink whether this is the kind of country, and electricity system we want to be running

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'll tell you what, this morning I woke up at seven basically on the dot and when I looked at the time, I thought jeez, it's seven and I pulled my cha...

TVNZ enters mediation after cancelling Sunday and Fair Go, Union negotiator says they'll work as quickly as possible

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TVNZ is being forced to go into mediation after cancelling high profile shows including Sunday and Fair Go. The Employment relations authority this af...

Barry Soper on NZDF funding boost: “It’s about interoperability with our defence partners."

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has unveiled a 571-million-dollar funding boost over four years - including 163-million for bolstering pay. The rest will go towards up...

Sports Contributor Jason Pine: Blues are favourites for match-up with Hurricanes tomorrow night

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Hurricanes will play The Blues tomorrow night at Eden Park.  The Hurricanes lead the competition on 42 points, followed by the Blues (41). The Hu...

Dan Mitchinson : US correspondent on Trump and Stormy Daniels' legal feud

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson reports on Stormy Daniels and Trump, Biden and Netanyahu; and hospitals not doing surgeries unless payment is received...

Megan Woods responds to government criticism of the 2018 oil and gas exploration ban

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dodged a bullet this morning, but are we paying the price for Labour's mismanagement?  Grid operator Transpower asked households to conserve power...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Princess Diana's relatives showing up to support Prince Harry at the Invictus Games

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Harry received support from two of Princess Diana's siblings during his Invictus Games engagement. The Duke of Sussex attended the Invictus Gam...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the quarterly results out of the US and Europe

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US and Europe have posted several quarterly results - and this season has been labelled 'spicy' and volatile by experts. Sam Dickie from Fisher Fu...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on AgriZeroNZ investing millions into US start-up producing 'methane vaccine'

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AgriZeroNZ, the joint venture fast-tracking emissions reduction tools for Kiwi farmers, has put up millions of dollars in the race for a 'methane vacc...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the uptick in banks phasing out cash

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's looking increasingly likely that cash is getting phased out. More and more banks have removed their ATMs, and Australia's Macquarie Bank made hea...

Full Show Podcast: 9 May 2024

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 9 May 2024, Transpower's warning Kiwis to reduce their electricity usage to avoi...

John Kidd: Enerlytica director on New Zealand's power and gas shortage

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The nation is grappling with worsening power and gas shortages - in line with one expert's warning. In September 2023, Enerlytica director John Kidd w...

The Huddle: Should we have seen the power shortfall coming?

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and ZB host Tim Beveridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and mo...

Max Whitehead: Whitehead Group employment specialist says work seminars for beneficiaries are worthwhile

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An employment expert says compulsory work seminars for beneficiaries will make them more employable. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise...

Mike Lee: Auckland University marketing professor on Woolworths mistakenly sending prize emails to 80,000 customers

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of people have been caught up in Woolworths whoopsie. The supermarket wrote to winners of a promotion, awarding them 4000 reward points - wh...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising to deliver tax relief in this year's Budget

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister has promised Kiwis will benefit from meaningful tax cuts in this year's Budget. Nicola Willis gave a preview speech to the Hutt V...

Chantelle Bramley: Transpower executive operations general manager issues warning ahead of tomorrow's cold snap

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transpower is reminding people to avoid unnecessary power use. The grid operator is asking consumers to reduce electricity use between 7am and 9am tom...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Sydney man who was arrested after stabbing woman in gym car park

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Sydney, a man's been arrested after a woman was stabbed in a gym car park. It's believed the man and the woman were in a brief relationship be...

Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on the Finance Minister promising tax cuts will be part of Budget 2024

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is still committed to giving Kiwis their promised tax cuts. Willis unveiled a preview of this year's Budget and promise...

Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on NZ Rugby launching a mission to bring Richie Mo’unga back from Japan

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby have expressed a desire to bring Richie Mo’unga home early from his Japanese contract with Toshiba, which ends in mid-2026. Scott ...

Jackie Foster: Social Justice Aotearoa CEO on the petition calling for an inquiry into Alan Hall's wrongful conviction

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A petition's been handed to Parliament calling for an inquiry into Alan Hall's wrongful conviction. Hall spent 19 years in prison wrongly convicted of...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK's passport control experiencing an outage and subsequent delays

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Airports across the UK were all impacted by an outage at passport e-gates, causing subsequent delays. The outage at e-gates left staff at several airp...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the future of the Port of Tauranga

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are being raised about the future of the Port of Tauranga. This comes off the back of Auckland mayor Wayne Brown confirming the Port of Auck...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ and BNZ bosses appearing hesitant to follow RBNZ insurance advice

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has noticed New Zealand's biggest banks don't seem to be rushing to get more information about the insurability of the properties they len...

Nikku Madhusudhan: University of Cambridge Professor of Astrophysics and Exoplanetary Science on the possible signs of life on a distant exo-planet

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One Cambridge scientist may have gotten us one step closer to discovering life on other planets. Professor Nikku Madhusudhan came across dimethyl sulp...

Full Show Podcast: 8 May 2024

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 8 May 2024, the man wanted in relation to the Ponsonby shooting has been found ...

The Huddle: Will we learn the truth about the Ponsonby shooting?

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following is...

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the company increasing coal imports amid dwindling gas supply

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Genesis Energy has confirmed they plan to resume buying coal amid reduced gas supplies and increased consumer demand. The company claims it needs to i...

Chris Bishop: RMA Minister on dilapidated Wellington buildings keeping their heritage label

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The dilapidated Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington will keep their heritage label - for now. RMA Minister Chris Bishop has rejected a last-minute move ...

Peggy Burrows: Haeata Community Campus Principal expresses concerns with the Government's new school lunch scheme

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's reservations about the Government's new school lunch scheme. Associate Education Minister David Seymour has unveiled a programme he says will ...

Andrew Geddis: Otago University law professor on the impact of changing rules on enrolling to vote

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A constitutional law expert suggests changing rules on enrolling to vote could benefit the current Government. A report by the Auditor-General's found...

Chris Barry: Detective Inspector claims aspects of Sunday's Ponsonby shooting are still a mystery

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Police say Sunday's shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road is still a bit of a mystery. 33-year-old Robert Sidney Horne was killed by 31-year-old Killer...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government blaming predecessors for reduced gas production

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says the country's low gas production is threatening our energy security. Figures released by the Gas Industry Company show there was a...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Stormy Daniels' 'graphic' testimony in Donald Trump hush money trial

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels has described her alleged affair with Donald Trump - in graphic detail. She's taken the stand today as a key witness...

Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on NZ Rugby's board being forced to reapply under governance proposal

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NZ Rugby's entire board could be forced to reapply under a new governance proposal - regardless of how this month's general meeting plays out. On May ...

Roger Venn: AA General Manager on manual cars going extinct within the next five years

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research indicates manual cars will be phased out within the next five years. The number of new manual cars being manufactured has halved within t...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak's poor results in the UK local elections

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is determined to fight on after a poor showing in the UK local elections. The final votes were counted last weekend, and...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meat exporters are celebrating news the Government's negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Trade Minister Todd McClay says...

Victor Rajasooriar: Siren Gold CEO on the valuable mineral found in New Zealand's West Coast

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The small town of Reefton, located in the West Coast, is sitting on a supply of a valuable mineral. An Australian mining company believes Reefton coul...

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on keeping the city's Port in council ownership

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has announced his idea of leasing out Port operations for 35 years is now off the table. A new agreement with unions and th...

Full Show Podcast: 7 May 2024

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 7 May 2024, an investigation into vote counting errors uncovered more mistakes at...

The Huddle: Will Mark Mitchell's spending announcement blunder offset the message?

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Paddy Gower and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the d...

Carol Champ: Xclusive Property Management director defends controversial expectations for tenants

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A property manager is defending asking tenants to clean wheelie bins after backlash online. The Xclusive Property Management guide sets out end-of-ten...

Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister addresses mix-up surrounding sector funding boost

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Correction Minister's holding his hands up after mixing up new spending numbers. The Government's putting up $1.9 billion to add more than 800 bed...

Andrew Slater: Health NZ Chief People Officer on the ongoing junior doctors' strike

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two-and-a-half-thousand junior doctors have been striking since 7 this morning over pay negotiations. The Resident Doctors Association says the latest...

Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on the Auditor-General report revealing issues within 2023 election vote count

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big numbers of special votes and enrolments took a toll on vote counters in last year's election. A report on the count by the Auditor-General has fou...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Julie Anne Genter facing the Privileges Committee over Parliament confrontation

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Green Party leadership says it's been made clear to Julie Anne Genter she can never repeat last week's behaviour in the House. Genter hasn't spoke...