Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on the Government putting up $1.9 billion to bolster prison capacity and staff
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is pumping $1.9 billion into bolstering prison capacity, staffing and criminal rehab programmes. The Budget investment will add more th...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas agreeing to financial penalty in flight cancellation case
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine over flight cancellations. Australia's consumer watchdog sued the airline, claiming in 2022 it sold thousand...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Warriors' loss to the Newcastle Knights
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors have been left lamenting another sloppy performance after their winless run in league's NRL extended to four matches. A lack-lustre effor...
Full Show Podcast: 6 May 2024
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 6 May 2024, Detective Inspector Chris Barry tells Heather a manhunt is underway fo...
The Huddle: Do we have to get used to more shootings in Auckland?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to OECD report ahead of Budget 2024
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says today's OECD report reinforces what the nation needs ahead of the 2024 Budget. The OECD's biennial report has warned inflati...
Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the proposed financial boost for corrections staff
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pay increases for corrections staff from a $1.9 billion Budget boost. The Government says the funding will go into more than 800 extra beds at Waikeri...
Ria Hall: Kiwi musician on running for the Tauranga mayoralty
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning Māori musician Ria Hall has announced she's running for the Tauranga mayoralty. She's up against former deputy mayor Tina Salisbury, wh...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the OECD's biennial report findings ahead of Budget 2024
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The OECD has released its detailed biennial report on New Zealand's economy, ahead of the 2024 Budget. It lays out suggestions to improve productivity...
Chris Barry: Detective Inspector on the ongoing investigation into deadly Ponsonby shooting
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Police say there's no indication a deadly shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road last night is gang related. A man who was part of a group was killed af...
James Anderson: Resident Doctors Association President on tomorrow morning's resident doctors' strike
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2,500 resident doctors are striking across the country at 7am tomorrow, for 25 hours. Mediation with Health New Zealand did not result in a settlement...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should we expect all this violence to be the new normal?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a young producer working on this show called Jack, who’s recently moved over from London. He asked us today why we're all so worked up abou...
Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign ...
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan about how free speech debate will change
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added. A panel discussion around the role of uni...
Julie Anne Genter: Wellington Florist speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about angry encounter with Green MP
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington. Newcombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she coul...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Bob Carr might be wasting his time
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I reckon Bob Carr might be wasting his time and money sueing Winston Peters for defamation. If he was hoping that he would scare Winston into silenc...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak underperforming in local elections
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance. Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose a...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on China's economic downturn
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China's economy has been experiencing a downturn- weak growth, increased debt, and unwanted Government intervention. Despite this, China's stock marke...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Horticulture New Zealand Chief Executive Nadine Tunley resigning
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August. Tunley claimed this wasn'...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of Budget 2024
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Budget Day 2024, experts are predicting possible outcomes. Economists have warned this Budget will likely be very conservative, following on ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Pauline Hanson telling senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'go back to Pakistan'
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, One Nation's Pauline Hanson is copping backlash over telling another senator to 'go back to Pakistan'. Mehreen Faruqi claims Hanson...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Wellington Phoenix losing out on the Premiers Plate
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wellington Phoenix are swiftly diverting their attention to the next piece of A-League silverware up for grabs. The club missed out on a maiden Pr...
Full Show Podcast: 2 May 2024
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 May 2024, Green MP Julie Anne Genter is in hot water over her behaviour in Par...
Parmjeet Parmar: ACT Trade Spokesperson on the trade dispute between New Zealand and Canada
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's about to go toe-to-toe with Canada again, over a trade dispute. Canada's refusing to comply in full with a ruling in our favour over ...
The Huddle: What can the Greens do about Julie Anne Genter?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
David Parker: Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson says Winston Peters' feud with Australian Foreign Minister an AUKUS obfuscation
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson says critical comments from Winston Peters are distracting from real issues. Peters criticised former Australian...
Gerard Rushton: mid-Canterbury rugby union chair hopeful over NZ Rugby governance reform
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's optimism out of the provincial unions that they'll get what they want when New Zealand Rugby's governance saga likely comes to a head later th...
Mark Potter: NZEI president pushes back against Government's scheme for structured literacy
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An education union says there's more than one way to teach the basics in schools. The Government's committing $67 million in the Budget to roll-out st...
David Carter: Former House Speaker labels Julie Anne Genter's debate chamber confrontation 'dreadful'
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former Speaker of the House says Julie Anne Genter's behaviour yesterday was 'dreadful'. The Green MP crossed the debating chamber last night, confr...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on structured literacy being rolled out in state schools from 2025
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister says teachers' stances on structured literacy are changing. The Government is putting $67 million from the Budget into bringing...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Outstanding misbehaviour from Julie Anne Genter
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That was some outstanding rage from Julie Anne Genter, wasn't it? It probably won't surprise you to hear she's not at work today, she's working from h...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Glasgow Clyde College offering classes on Taylor Swift ahead of Eras tour shows
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parents, friends and partners of Taylor Swift fans will have the opportunity to take a college class on the pop star. Glasgow Clyde College aims to ed...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Restaurant Brands reporting stronger quarterly sales numbers
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurant Brands New Zealand is enjoying a strong first quarter for the 2024 financial year. The restaurant operator reported $302.6 million in sales...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's plan to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government plans to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million a year in order to fund residential property and income tax cuts. Finan...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on whether Luxon will keep paying for the Christchurch Call
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Question marks over the Christchurch Call, as Budget Day approaches. Newstalk ZB's revealed the organisation led by Dame Jacinda Ardern has been accus...
Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the Reserve Bank's warning about the uncertain insurance future of homes threatened by natural hazards
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Insurance Council is backing calls for Kiwis to lift their understanding of the risks of natural hazards. The Reserve Bank has released an excerpt...
Sophie Trigger: Newstalk ZB political reporter on Winston Peters' address to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a speech to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament. Peters laid out the the challenges and...
Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2024
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 May 2024, the unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% - the highest it's been in ...
The Huddle: Should the Government keep funding the Te Huia train service?
01 May 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...
Angela Strange: Waikato regional councillor on the future of the Te Huia train service as funding runs low
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's hope that the Te Huia train service from Hamilton to Auckland is on track for more funding after July. An interim performance assessment of th...
David Marshall: Grey Power vice president says changes need to be made to elderly driver assessments
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grey Power is calling for a change in elderly driver assessments, claiming the current process penalises licence holders in most need. The SIMARD-MD a...
Simon O'Connor: Former National MP on the experience of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former National MP has revealed details of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021. Simon O'Connor and former Labour MP Louisa Wal...
Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research forecasts unemployment will climb past 5 percent
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists forecast unemployment will climb higher. New data shows it reached 4.3 percent in March, up from 4 percent in the December quarter. This co...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the pro-Palestinian protesters being arrested at Columbia University
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, police are still out in full force at New York's Columbia University. Hundreds of officers have cleared a campus building occupied by ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kirk Penney of the Tall Blacks being inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk Penney has become just the second New Zealander to earn selection in international basketball's Hall of Fame. The Tall Blacks icon will join Pero...
Jen Baird: Real Estate Institute CEO on the Government axing Residential Property Managers Bill
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's disappointment a Bill that would have regulated property managers more has been withdrawn. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has scrapped the Prop...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles reportedly being too busy for Prince Harry
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry is set to visit the UK for the Invictus Games's 10-year anniversary - but he won't be meeting with his father. Reports suggest King Charl...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on business confidence falling 8 points in ANZ survey
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining. Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian markets pricing in potential rate hikes
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate cuts to pricing in potenti...
Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the droughts impacting Australia
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have led to farmers de-stocking ...
Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on MPs getting multiple pay rises over the next three years
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three years. The Remuneration ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the NSW 17-year-old who stabbed her sister to death
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 17-year-old girl has shocked NSW authorities by stabbing her younger sister to death. Emergency services were called to a Boolaroo address to addres...
Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 April 2024, the Prime Minister and all MPs are in for a significant pay rise. ...
Roger Beaumont: New Zealand Banking Association CEO on the new wave of anti-scam measures for online banking
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New anti-scam measures are on the way for online banking. The New Zealand Banking Association has today announced our banks will roll out a 'confirmat...
The Huddle: Do we need to keep funding the Christchurch Call?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kaine Thompson and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - ...
Milton Mueller: Internet Governance Project founder on backing out of the Christchurch Call
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB can reveal allegations the Christchurch Call has silenced members of its Advisory Network - and pressured them to not release critical rep...
Sir John Kirwan: former All Black on Qatar making a shock bid to host the Nations Championship
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby could be headed to the Middle East for the new Nations Championship, according to new reports. Qatar has reportedly made a bid to host the three...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Jetstar overtaking Air New Zealand in terms of reliability
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen - and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. Only 77 percent of...
Geoff Summers: Remuneration Authority chair on Prime Minister Luxon's pay increase
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Remuneration Authority says the Prime Minister's pay increase is fair. Chris Luxon's turned down the $50,000 salary boost over three years, and pr...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Qatar making a play to host the Nations Championship
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby has shouldered arms to reports Qatar has offered up more than a billion-and-a-half dollars to host the finals of rugby's new Nations...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The rugby bosses would be idiots to turn Qatar's offer down
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourself, because it looks like we’re about to have another debate about whether sport should be taking money from Qatar. And this time, we’...
Stuart Nash: Robert Walters commercial director on the uptick in workers 'rage-applying' to new jobs
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two out of three job applicants have admitted to 'rage-applying' to new roles out of frustration with their employers, according to new research. A su...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on retailers John Lewis and Waitrose giving applicants interview questions beforehand
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the UK's biggest retail groups has confirmed it plans to give job applicants their interview questions beforehand in an attempt to make the pro...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator ahead of Winston Peters' foreign policy speech
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes will be on Foreign Minister Winston Peters ahead of his hotly-anticipated foreign policy speech. Peters is expected to deliver a notable, for...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the first day of the Government's cell phone ban
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a big day for the Education Minister, as she's released more education priorities - and promised extra incentive for teachers. The Governmen...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese being confronted at a women's rally
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was heckled and dubbed a 'liar' at a weekend rally held outside Parliament House. Thousands of people atten...
Graeme Jarvis: Medicines New Zealand CEO on Pharmac receiving a stop-gap financial boost of $1.7 billion
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmac has received a funding boost - but the Government says it's to cover a 'fiscal cliff' left by Labour. Associate Health Minister David Seymour ...
Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2024
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 29 April 2024, Associate Health Minister David Seymour tells Heather why an extra $...
The Huddle: Should Victoria University have left the free speech event alone?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following i...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to underwhelming 1News Verian poll result
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has brushed off a tough new poll result for the coalition. The latest 1News Verian poll shows a two percent fall for National to ...
Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union CEO on Victoria University postponing freedom of speech event
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington's Victoria University has hit pause on a controversial debate, after student backlash. A panel discussion around the role of universities i...
Adina Thorn: Lawyer responds to Kāinga Ora's failure to evict antisocial tenants promptly
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kāinga Ora has been fined $6,000 for being too slow to evict unruly tenants. Stuff reports Kāinga Ora was forced to pay a woman terrorised by neighb...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the first day of the new cell phone ban
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi kids have endured their first day of no cell phones at school. Students can no longer use or access their phone at school under new Government le...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader explains why Luxon can't easily sack ACT ministers
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour says the Prime Minister would have a tougher job sacking a minister from ACT than from National. Luxon stood down Melissa Lee and Penny ...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps squad named for the T20 cricket World Cup
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps squad for the T20 cricket World Cup in the West Indies and United States has been named. The 15-strong squad features just two players ...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister stresses importance of youth military academies following string of Auckland robberies
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister says he's deeply concerned about the ages of robbers plundering Auckland jewellery stores. In the past two weeks, at least five ag...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's ignore the naysayers as the cellphone ban kicks in
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you know, today is the official first day of the ban on cell phones in schools. For most parents and teachers and kids it's actually not a particul...
Michael Littlewood: Co-director of the Retirement Policy and Research Centre on Kiwis working for longer to transition to retirement
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders are staying in paid work longer in an effort to transition into retirement, according to a new study. The average age Kiwi’s are ch...
Sports Huddle: Eden Park v Waterfront stadium debate, Crusaders underperformance, Warriors third loss, second Supercars round in NZ
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Park is reportedly set to win the battle of Auckland’s stadiums. The Sports Huddle discuss whether the stadium remains fit for purpose. Plus,...
Trevor Mckewen: NZ Herald Sports Columnist on the battle of Auckland's stadiums
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Park is reportedly about to win the battle of Auckland’s stadiums. On Monday, a working committee will make a recommendation to Auckland Coun...
Tara Jackson: Executive Director of New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society on lab rats looking for their forever homes
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A unique re-homing program has been set up for actual lab rats across New Zealand. The New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (NZAVS) are working wit...
Charles Feldman: KNX News Presenter on Harvey Weinstein's overturned rape convictions
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has had his 2020 rape conviction overturned. The New York Court of Appeal found that Weinstein did not rece...
Sarah Dalton: Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists on after hours clinics around the country on verge of collapse
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After hours clinics around the country are on the verge of collapse. New Official Information Act data shows that 24 practices and clinics had to r...
Jason Walls: Political Editor on Monday's budget signing off and Winston Peters' ANZAC Day speech
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ministers have a big weekend in store ahead of Monday’s Cabinet meeting, which will be one of the last major steps in signing off the 2024 budget. ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's immunity claims, Harvey Weinstein's overturned conviction, Madonna sued by fans again
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court has weighed whether former presidents are immune from prosecution and what exactly it means if they are. The answer will determine...
Jason Pine: The Warriors third loss in a row, Crusaders bottom of the table ahead of Rebels clash
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors have suffered their third loss in a row, losing at home to the Gold Coast Titans in yesterday’s ANZAC clash. Weekend Sport host Jason...
Manish Thakkar: Fresh In Fresh Out owner on new independent Hamilton supermarket
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is set for a new player in the supermarket landscape. Residents of Nawton, Hamilton will soon be walking through the doors of the bigge...
Jack Tame: Undermining a greater issue
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two days on, it’s fair to say Christopher Luxon’s swift and brutal demotion of Penny Simmonds and Melissa Lee hasn’t met much opposition. I appr...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak promising to increase UK military spending
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Sunak says UK military spending would rise to 2.5 percent of national income by 2030 in response to global threats. Sunak has also committed to ...
The Huddle: Is Luxon displaying good leadership with today's reshuffle?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Business Mentors CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the fo...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on Netflix potentially introducing advertising to service
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Netflix releases their results for first quarter, they've promised some new changes to the service. The company's shares have dropped by nine perce...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the conflicting coverage of public sector growth
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's been more light shined on the conflicting coverage of public sector job growth. Labour's Chris Hipkins has justified the growth of the public ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon's Cabinet tweaks and demotions
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed surprise tweaks to Cabinet. Melissa Lee's lost her Media and Communications portfolio and been booted from Cab...
Danni Hewson: AJ Bell financial advisor on Tesla experiencing historic revenue drop
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New reports show Tesla is experiencing a steep decline in profits and revenue - but the company's shares jumped 10 percent. The electric vehicle manuf...
Henry Russell: ANZ economist on New Zealand reaching first trading surplus in months
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has achieved its first trading surplus since last May. Stats NZ trade data for March 2024 shows a monthly surplus of $588 million. Goods e...
Marty Donoghue: RSA CEO on Defence Force luggage getting lost ahead of Anzac Day Gallipoli service
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Defence Force is facing an unexpected challenge ahead of ANZAC commemorations in Gallipoli. About half the luggage of the 40-strong team is lost i...
Arj Barker: comedian on his decision to kick a mother and baby out of his Melbourne show
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
American comedian Arj Barker is on the defence after last weekend's incident Barker has sparked controversy across the Tasman after he asked a mother ...
Troy Churton: Ōrākei Local Board member on dog walkers leaving poo bags where bin used to be
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dog walkers in Auckland's Remuera and Pt Chevalier have been leaving poo bags where rubbish bins used to be. The council's been removing bins with low...
Chris Luxon: Prime Minister defends Cabinet reshuffle and demotion of ministers
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is defending today's surprise Cabinet reshuffle. Luxon has demoted Melissa Lee from Cabinet and stripped her of the Broadcasting an...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the research confirming women more likely to survive when treated by female doctors
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New US-based research suggests women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors. A study has followed people 65 and older, observing data o...