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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jett Cleary joining the Warriors from across the ditch

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors have an eye to the future with another landmark signing. 19-year-old halfback Jett Cleary - younger brother of Penrith halfback Nathan an...

David Howman: former World Anti-Doping Agency director general responds to Chinese Olympic swimming scandal

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing calls for transparency and clarity around anti-doping processes. This comes after the revelation that the World Anti-Doping Agency cle...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZ deserves Luxon's style of performance management

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have got nothing bad to say about Chris Luxon demoting Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds today. This is exactly the kind of performance management that...

Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank pushes against ComCom proposal

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is pushing back at a proposal by the Commerce Commission to increase competition in the banking sector. The Commerce C...

The Huddle: Are gang members right about the proposed gang patch law?

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Chief of Staff to Jacinda Ardern, Mike Munro, joined in on a discussion about the issues of...

Nicola Young: Wgtn Councillor on the end of Reading Cinemas negotiations

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The controversial Reading Cinemas deal is off. Wellington City Council announced this afternoon that it's ended negotiations because they couldn't get...

Simon Mackenzie: Vector CEO on govt's promise for more EV chargers

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has promised to install 10,000 EV chargers by 2030... and EV charging company Jolt has suggested lines companies should pay for the inv...

Lauren Whitney: Breastfeeding mother kicked out comedy show "more of a disruption issue"

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Arj Barker has hit back at criticism after he asked a breastfeeding mother to leave his show in Melbourne over the weekend.  Arj said the se...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges will do what they like with Three Strikes

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This morning I was listening to the radio, and I was quite shocked when I heard Labour’s Justice Spokesperson, Duncan Webb, talking about the Three ...

Chris Macklin: Law Society convener on gang patch ban proposal

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Justice Select Committee heard submissions on Tuesday on the Government's proposed ban on gang patches.  Chris Macklin, Convener of the Law Socie...

Joseph Tully: Defence Attorney on Trump's hush money trial

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been an eventful day in New York as the prosecution and defence laid out their cases in Donald Trump's hush money trial.  The former president...

The Huddle: Will the revamped Three Strikes law work?

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and journalist Patrick Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the d...

Peter Clark: Aviation Commentator talks Air NZ raising domestic airfares

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand is warning travel agents that it's about to put domestic airfares up. It comes at the same time as the national carrier has downgrades...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister concedes more work to do to combat inflation

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister admits there's still a way to go get inflation under control.  Statistics NZ data showed headline inflation has dropped to 4 per...

David Parker: Labour's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson on call to recognise Palestinian independence

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's calling for the Government to recognise Palestinian independence. Opposition spokesperson David Parker's written to Foreign Affairs Minister ...

Carin Hercock: Ipsos Managing Director on survey showing concern around climate change waning

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world's warming - but concern about it may be cooling. An Ipsos survey's found numbers are falling of New Zealanders saying we're failing fut...

Denva Wren: Woolworths Head of Safety discusses introducing bodycams at all stores

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Body cameras are being rolled out across all Woolworths' New Zealand stores. It's introducing a suite of new security measures to de-escalate violent ...

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister talks bringing back Three Strike laws

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Minister-in-charge of bringing back Three Strikes Laws is hitting back at claims will worsen inequality in the justice system. The Government is p...

ZB's Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper talks stoush between Waitangi Tribunal and Karen Chhour

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Children's Minister Karen Chhour is facing the Waitangi Tribunal in the High Court today,  in a challenge to her summons. The tribunal summonsed the ...

Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO talks whether frontline services are facing cuts

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Health New Zealand appears to be making cuts to frontline services despite a government promise this wouldn't happen. The agency is telling hospital m...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Critics of Three Strikes law are missing the point

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As promised the government's bringing back the Three Strikes law. The Prime Minister and the Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today i...

Sam Dickie: Fund Manager on AI and investing

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Google has dominated the search market for almost 20 years, but with the new introduction of generative AI, does the company face an existential crisi...

Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political correspondent on Christopher Luxon meeting the Philippines President, rebuking those questioning the Waitangi Tribunal

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met the President of the Philippines, and promised to be more engaged on the defence front and on trade.  Plus, ...

Paul Spain: Tech commentator on Meta incorporating AI software across its apps

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meta has begun incorporating new versions of its AI-powered smart assistant software across its apps, which include Instagram, Whatsapp, Messenger and...

Sports Huddle: Clay Wilson and Jim Kayes on the best signing in Warriors history, proposed smaller ball in women's rugby, and NZ netball teams

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sport journalist Jim Kayes and Newstalk ZB sport news director Clay Wilson join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Is James Fisher-Harris...

Frazer Barton: President of the Law Society on personalised critique of judges

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Law Society has penned an editorial saying we should be less critical of judges to protect democracy. The editorial warns being overly critical of...

Ava Whitworth: Newstalk ZB Intern reviews the brand new release from Taylor Swift 'The Tortured Poets Department'

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift’s much hyped new album has dropped. The Tortured Poets Department features 16 songs, at one hour and five minutes duration.  Newstalk ...

Laurie Anderson: Angela Blackmoore's former partner on her murderers life sentence

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Blackmoore’s murderers have been sentenced to life in prison.   David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum were found guilty of her murder last...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Iran-Israel counter attacks, jury selection in the criminal trial of Donald Trump, and Elon Musk's new campaign for free speech

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A US official has reported Israel has bombed Iran. Damage is being assessed as the world watches on at how Iran is going to react.  Meanwhile, a comp...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the naming of New Zealand's Olympic track and field team and Supercars in Taupo this weekend

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s track and field team has been named for the Olympics.  Sportstalk host Jason Pine gives Heather du Plessis-Allan the lowdown on the 1...

Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on the Israeli counter-attack on Iran

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, beginning a counter-attack after Iran fired dozen of missiles.  A senior United States official ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges should not be above criticism

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about judges for a minute.  So, the Law Society today has come out in defence of judges and in the face of all the criticism that they've ...

Ian McCormick: Residents in Auckland flats given 10 days to vacate their building

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Residents of a 16-floor apartment building in central Auckland, have been ordered to evacuate. Auckland Council issued City Gardens Apartments a dange...

Louise Upston: Government focused on getting people into work

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's accusing the Government of demonising beneficiaries - while people are being laid off. Figures out today show 20-thousand more people are dra...

Ruth Money: Police failures found after stalking complaints led to murder

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the system police use for stalking allegations isn't up to standard.  This is after the murde...

Oliver Peterson: Australian Correspondent on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel calling for calm

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney police are continuing to identify people involved in a riot after Monday's church stabbing. The 16-year-old suspect remains in hospital under p...

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on his call for the right to be forgotten

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Privacy Commissioner wants to review the Privacy Act and introduce a right to be forgotten. He's concerned social media is posing a major risk for...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on members rejecting latest pay offer

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Police hope to go to arbitration over pay next month. More than 75 percent of members have voted NO to the latest pay offer, which included a new over...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on inflation dropping to 4%, says it's driven by domestic factors

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation is proving to be a hard dragon to slay.  Annual inflation has dropped to 4%, sitting above the Reserve Bank forecast of 3.8%.  Non-tradabl...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The smaller rugby ball for women is already controversial

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guess what: the smaller ruby ball for women is already controversial.  I was telling you about this last week because World Rugby is spitballing the ...

Karen Chhour: Minister for Children on the Oranga Tamariki restructure and job cuts

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Children's Minister says no frontline roles are being axed in widespread public service cuts.   Oranga Tamariki is proposing a total loss of 447 ...

Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on Christopher Luxon meeting his counterpart in Bangkok, the Māori Law Society complaining about Shane Jones' comments

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Jones seems to be in trouble with the Māori Law Society.   They’ve written to Christopher Luxon about his comments surrounding the Waitangi ...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Donald Trump continuing to comment on his trial despite warnings

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A judge has warned former US President Donald Trump over commenting on jurors on the second day of his criminal trial.   Trump's accused of falsifyin...

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk Host on the signing of James Fisher-Harris to the Warriors and Netball NZ's negotiating to get ANZ Premiership teams in the Australian competition

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors have made quite the acquisition with the signing of James Fisher-Harris.  Fisher-Harris is in line to replace departing prop Addin Fonua...

Reg Hennessey: Hospitality NZ Bay of Plenty President on the potential of a begging ban in Rotorua

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to introduce a begging ban?  Locals in Rotorua and Christchurch are debating the necessity of one, Rotorua Councillor Don Patterson callin...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Liz Truss releasing her book

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss, who held office for a record 49 days, has recently released her new book. The former UK leader has hit out at civil s...

The Huddle: Will the Warner/Stuff merger address the issues with the media industry?

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Ben Thomas from Capital joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and m...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of tomorrow's CPI data release

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow's CPI data release is expected to reveal how close the Reserve Bank is to pushing down inflation. During last week's OCR update, the Bank was...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on The Country celebrating 30 years

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Country celebrated 30 years last week, and the celebrations have recently wrapped up. Host Jamie Mackay looked back on the full three decades of r...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the possibility of interest rate cuts before September

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie is off on a European sabbatical- and he's hopeful an interest rate cut could come before his return. He outlined his p...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Shane Jones dismissing 'green catastrophising' over coal mining changes

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Resource Minister Shane Jones is dismissing what he calls green 'catastrophising' over coal mining. As part of upcoming RMA amendments, Jones will rem...

Justin Wallace: First Union spokesperson warns Fletcher subsidiary EasySteel will restructure

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Union workers at Fletcher subsidiary EasySteel have blamed the company's recent mismanagement for a looming restructure. Fletcher has cited market con...

Kiri Hannifin: Air New Zealand Chief Sustainability Officer on Air New Zealand's purchase of sustainable aviation fuel

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand has signed its largest deal yet for sustainable aviation fuel. The airline purchased 9 million litres of fuel from provider Neste, whi...

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the Government's plan to ease consenting for coal mines

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is being accused of throwing coal on the climate crisis fire. A new Resource Management Amendment Bill to be introduced next month will...

Tristan Gilbertson: Telecommunications Commissioner 'disappointed' over One NZ code breaches

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Telecommunications Commissioner says he's disappointed about alleged breaches of the 111 Contact code by telco One New Zealand. The code is design...

Shayne Currie: NZ Herald Editor-at-large on Stuff's new business agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's more details on the finances of Stuff's new agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery. The Newshub owner signed a deal with Stuff yesterday to ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent with the latest updates on the Sydney church stabbing

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The stabbing at a church in Sydney's west last night has been labelled a terrorist act. New South Wales police have revealed a young person's been arr...

Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on Jordie Barrett's six-month sabbatical to Irish club Leinster

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence the Hurricanes can cope without Jordie Barrett for one Super Rugby campaign. The midfielder has re-signed with NZR until the end of 2028, b...

Randy Zelin: Cornell University law professor on the difficulties of finding a jury for Donald Trump's hush money trial

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding a jury for Donald Trump's hush money trial is proving tricky. The former US President has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: TV3's 6pm bulletin is saved - for now

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, the 6pm bulletin on TV3 is saved after all. It's been announced this afternoon that that Stuff is going to make the bulletin for the owners of TV3...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK being among the nations who helped counter Iran's attack on Israel

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been confirmed a number of British fighter jets helped shoot down the drones fired at Israel from Iran.  The UK was among several countries whi...

The Huddle: Are pet bonds a good idea?

15 Apr 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...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Luxon's meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to streamline flows of critical supplies during crises. Chris Luxon sat down today in Sin...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Christopher Luxon's political trip to South East Asia

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Luxon is eyeing up the opportunities and potential to be found in South East Asia.  Luxon's leading a 24 person business delegation to...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Warriors' weekend draw with the Manly Sea Eagles

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors wound up with a 22-all draw with the Manly Sea Eagles in last weekend's match. As the team trailed 22-20 with seconds left on the clock, ...

Robin Gauld: Otago University Director of the Centre for Health Systems on the rise of private healthcare

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Private healthcare is experiencing a surge in demand as public wait-lists keep expanding. A new private hospital has opened in central Auckland, and E...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister ahead of her meeting with overseas counterparts in Washington DC

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's excited ahead of her trip to Washington DC. Nicola Willis departs tomorrow for a meeting with her counterparts from Australia, ...

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the new tenancy laws allowing renters to pay an extra bond for pets

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Housing Minister says introducing pet bonds will make landlords more likely to accept cats and dogs in their properties. The Government's bringing...

Winston Peters: Foreign Affairs Minster on the escalating conflict in the Middle East

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Foreign Affairs Minister says the Middle East conflict is reaching an uncertain, dangerous and difficult point. It's yet unknown whether Israel wi...

Brian Tamaki: Destiny Church leader stands by family member's vandalism of K Road rainbow crossing

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Tamaki claims the public is on his side on rainbow issues. A member of his Destiny Church has pleaded guilty and been convicted of vandalising A...

James MacKenzie: Reuters correspondent on Israel's possible response to yesterday's attack from Iran

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's war cabinet is due to resume debating how best to respond to Iran's attack on Sunday. Most of the 300 missiles and drones fired towards them ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case verdict

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, a judge has made a civil court ruling that it's likely former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann raped colleague Brittany Higgins. He...

Geoff Keey and Jeremy Helson: Forest and Bird spokesperson and Seafood NZ Chief Executive on MPI data indicating the fishing industry hasn't been honest

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The rollout of fishing vessel cameras has come with more vigilant reporting of ocean wildlife deaths. MPI data from its 127 vessels with monitoring ca...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's time to punish protestors properly

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out, the person who painted over the rainbow crossing on Auckland's K road 3 weeks ago is related to Brian Tamaki by marriage - what a surprise....

Peter Lewis: Asia Business correspondent on Russia-China relations reaching unprecedented levels

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russia-China relations have reached unprecedented levels according to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov arrived in Beijing for a two-d...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the smallest increase in food prices in three years

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Food price data showed prices in March were up just 0.7 percent compared to a year earlier – the smallest increase in food prices in three years.  ...

Sports Huddle: Lavina Good and Paul Allison on netball paycuts, a ban on transgender atheletes, NRL season start with long injury list

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sport journalist Lavina Good and ZB Rugby commentator Paul Allison discuss the need for a shake-up in domestic netball and World Netball’s decision ...

Lanny Wong: Owner of Mangawhai Pharmacy on pseudoephedrine treatments being available sooner than previously thought

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pseudoephedrine will be back on the shelves quicker than previously thought. MedSafe has approved 11 medicines that contain the chemical and suppliers...

Darrell Harpur: Detective Inspector on the attack on a 15 year old boy in Ngaruawahia

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A 15 year-old boy has been critically injured after being run over multiple times on Wednesday evening in Ngaruawahia. Police are currently treating i...

Tim Groser: Former NZ Ambassador to the US on NZ's shift to the US as Winston Peters meets with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has firmly shifted further to the US after Winston Peters met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken overnight.   Former NZ Ambassado...

Barry Soper: New Zealand has given the nod on AUKUS

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has given the nod to the US Secretary of State that we will sign up to AUKUS, following Winston Peters’ visit to Washington DC.  Senior...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent reflects on the trial of OJ Simpson, and a new campaign for New Zealand wine in the US

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson reflects on the trial of O.J. Simpson, and his time working with homicide detective Mark Furham.   Plus, New Zealand ...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Ryan Fox, the Wellington Phoenix

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A sleep-in my have helped Ryan Fox forget his recent woes as he recorded a red hot 31 on the front nine to hold the lead through 12 holes at the openi...

Charles Rosenberg: Lawyer and commentator on the lasting legacy of OJ Simpson as a footballer and murderer

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

O.J. Simpson, the American football star and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend in a trial that mes...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on China reportedly flooding the market with fake stamps

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, there's concern around an uptick in counterfeit stamps. Consumers have been warned to be on the lookout for these fake stamps- which i...

The Huddle: Could Shortland Street be the latest program facing cuts?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on Japan's post-Covid economic development

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Japan's massive asset bubble burst in 1989, the region experienced 30 years with inflation, interest rates and wage growth remaining near zero. ...

Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the radio show celebrating 30 years

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A day full of reminiscing for The Country radio show today as it celebrates 30 years on air. The programme formerly known as the Farming Show had humb...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the 'sobering' wave of job cuts in the last month

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a big time for job cuts, with multiple roles being slashed over the past month. The public service has posted several high-profile job cuts,...

Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on Willie Jackson launching an attack against Minister Melissa Lee

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Willie Jackson's launched a broadside attack on the Broadcasting Minister, saying she's missing in action. With Newshub's closure announced this week ...

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Future Made in Australia scheme

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese aims to scale up clean energy incentives and advanced manufacturing through a new initiative. The F...

Sue Harrison and Luke Somervell: Property Investors Federation President and Renters United spokesperson on the Government's changes to rental laws

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a suite of changes will be made to the Residential Tenancies Act. A bill being introduced to Parliament wi...

Dr Shane Reti: Health Minister on the ongoing mystery surrounding the unused and unopened North Shore Hospital building

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's confusion and frustration surrounding the surgical centre sitting empty at Auckland's North Shore Hospital.  It was originally set to open th...

Tom Walsh: Kiwi Olympic shot-putter on World Athletics offering up prize money for gold medallists in the upcoming Olympics

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One Kiwi athlete bound for the upcoming Paris Olympics is pleased to hear about the latest offer from World Athletics. The governing body plans to giv...

Dr Ben Albert: Starship paediatric endocrinologist on the growing concerns surrounding puberty blockers being given to minors

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's fresh calls to investigate the use of puberty blockers for Kiwi youth who identify as transgender following research out of the UK. The Minist...

Willie Jackson: Labour broadcasting spokesperson hits out at Minister Melissa Lee over Newshub and TVNZ response

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's broadcasting spokesman says the Government cannot afford not to help Newshub. Media Minister Melissa Lee is facing growing questions about ho...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Athletics introducing prize money for gold medal-winning Olympic athletes

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The likes of Hamish Kerr, Eliza McCartney and Tom Walsh could pocket $84,000 if they win gold for New Zealand at Paris. World Athletics has made the m...

Geoffrey Thomas: aviation commentator on the former Boeing engineer warning the 787 Dreamliner could break apart mid-flight

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns over the safety of Boeing's 787-Dreamliner aircrafts. A long-time company engineer claims sections of plane fuselage are improperly f...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is Shortland Street in trouble?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shortland Street is now apparently in trouble. TVNZ has just confirmed it is reviewing whether it carries on with Shortland Street. It's still a popul...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the NHS stopping prescriptions of puberty blockers for under-18s

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in their UK, the NHS has confirmed they will stop prescribing puberty blockers for under-18s. A review by Dr Hilary Cass claimed there were 'gaps...