Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on classroom behaviour in New Zealand being the worst in the OECD
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Secondary Principals' Association believes the community should get behind schools and students to help reduce bad behaviour. A new Education Revi...
Shane Jones: Oceans and Fisheries Minister on his decision to scrap plans for an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A vast ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands is now off the table. The Government has scrapped plans for the 620,000 square kilometre marine res...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the youth curfew designed to tackle crime in Alice Springs
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Children in Alice Springs won't be allowed outside their homes at night for the next fortnight. The Northern Territory Government has mandated an emer...
James Gilmour: Rear Admiral addresses the claims the New Zealand Defence Force was not prepared to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Defence Force has been on the receiving end of backlash amid claims they were underprepared to handle Cyclone Gabrielle. Documents cla...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the growing calls to ban greyhound racing
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour is demanding an end to greyhound racing, saying the industry's been On Notice for too long. Animal activists have been calling for an end to th...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on public satisfaction for the NHS reaching record low
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped again, setting a new low recorded by the British Social Attitudes survey. 24 percent of r...
The Huddle: Are designated student spaces helpful to the affected communities?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, Josie Pagani from Childfund and Kiwiblog writer and Curia Pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following i...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the optimism from ASB economists
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 'slow grind' lies ahead for households over the next few months, but the end is within sight for the tough fight with inflation. ASB's latest Quarte...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the New Zealand market's performance in the first 2024 quarter
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first trading quarter of 2024 has come to an end, giving investors an opportunity to take stock of what's to come. The market has struggled under ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the 'sobering reality check' of the Government's Budget Policy Statement
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has labelled the Government's Budget Policy Statement a 'sobering reality check' with no surprises. The Finance Minister says a surplus is ...
Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale members sues Government departments for allowing Gloriavale abuse to continue
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lawyer who's represented Gloriavale leavers is suing four Government departments, alleging they allowed abuse to happen for years. The West Coast Ch...
Alan Shaker: Auckland University Student Association president defends designated space for Māori and Pasifika students
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland University's Student Association is holding firm on giving minority students designated spaces. A sign outside a campus study area - now remo...
Dame Patsy Reddy: NZ Rugby chair stands by threat to resign if the board doesn't go through with her proposal
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chair Dame Patsy Reddy has confirmed she'll resign if the NZ Rugby board reforms don't go through in line with her proposals. NZR's newly released pro...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends her unconventional Budget Policy Statement release
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says she'll confirm in the Budget how much extra the Government will have to spend - although she's still promising tax cuts in J...
Logan Church: US correspondent on the six construction workers who disappeared following Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Coast Guard says six construction workers missing in Baltimore Harbour are now presumed dead. They were caught up in the catastrophic collapse ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis unveiling today's Budget Policy Statement
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is still adamant that the Government will stick to their tax cut plans. Nicola Willis today unveiled the Budget Policy Statement,...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZ Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy outlining her idea for the sport's governance model (1)
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy has outlined why she believes an independent model for the sport's governance is a must. NZR has released a p...
Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on ex-Defence Force staff working to train Chinese People's Liberation Army
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Former Defence Minister says our airforce personnel shouldn't train overseas defence forces - against our best interest. Seven former Defence Force ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis sparking increase in interest in UK cancer charity websites
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Kate Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world, there's been increased interest in the UK's leading cancer charity websites. Macmilla...
The Huddle: How should New Zealand have responded to the China-led Parliamentary hack?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital Relations and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the growing interest in red meat's health and wellness benefits
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A joint research project between AgResearch and Meat and Livestock Australia has revealed more consumers are interested in the health benefits of red ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the fallout from the Chinese-led Parliamentary hack
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shock and surprise throughout the country, as the public today learned Chinese spies hacked into Government systems back in 2021. The hack was reveale...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the growing support to roll back Easter trading restrictions
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A struggling retail sector is urging the Government to roll back the Easter trading restrictions. Under current laws, shops all over New Zealand are r...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the China-sponsored cyberattack on New Zealand's parliament
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Startling revelations about the frequency of cyber attacks on significant New Zealand organisations. The GCSB says malicious targeting of the Parliame...
Andrew von Dadelszen: Bay of Plenty regional councillor on Tauranga trialling on-demand buses
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of New Zealand's most famously car-reliant cities is trialling a new approach to public transport. The new on-demand electric buses work as an Ube...
John Maynard: Postal Workers Union spokesperson on New Zealand Post's plan to cut jobs
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Posties will be no more in four to six years, as NZ Post announces significant change to their delivery service. It's confirmed both mail and parcels ...
Ruth Money: independent victims' advocate on the backlash to Wellington Repertory Theatre casting convicted rapist in lead role
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: Potentially distressing content Outrage at a Wellington theatre company who cast a man convicted of rape in a lead role. Wellington Repertory...
Andrew Little: former Government Communications Security Bureau Minister on the 2021 Parliamentary cyberattack
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister in charge of the GCSB in 2021- when a cyber incident targeted Parliamentary entities - has revealed more about what followed. The spy age...
Winston Peters: NZ First leader fires back after Serious Fraud Office appeal verdict
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters is threatening to refuse interviews with RNZ, unless it apologises over its reporting on his Party. The Court of Appeal has dismissed a...
Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on the Australian Council of Trade Unions calling for a 5 percent increase to minimum and award wages
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Council of Trade Unions are calling for a 5 percent pay rise for workers on minimum and award wages. The union body says inflation has ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the ongoing standoff within NZ Rugby
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy has threatened calling time on her tenure as the seven month governance standoff with the provincial unions continues....
Harriet Alexander: Times correspondent on UN members voting for a ceasefire in Gaza
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing divergence between the US and Israel, as UN members vote for a ceasefire resolution in Gaza. The US abstained and didn't veto the Security Cou...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on France raising their terror alert warning to the highest level following Moscow attack
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
France has raised their terror alert warning to the highest level following the attack in Moscow. At least 137 people are dead and 150 are injured aft...
The Huddle: Has New Zealand lost future SailGP events?
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour staffer Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on whether or not the Government can afford promised tax cuts this year
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is still committed to delivering on their tax cuts, despite last week's announcement that New Zealand is in recession. Finance Minister...
Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on the benefits of the EU-New Zealand free trade agreement
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ratification of the free trade agreement with the EU is now complete after it gained Royal Assent. Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new Family Boost relief scheme
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has unveiled their first pre-Budget financial announcement, in the form of their Family Boost scheme. It will let parents and caregiver...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's modified Family Boost payout policy
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says the Family Boost scheme isn't exactly as promised pre-election. From July, parents and caregivers can claim back up to 25 pe...
Will Appelbe: SAFE investigations head calls for ban on greyhound racing following spike in deaths
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Animal-focused charity SAFE wants an immediate ban on all greyhound racing after three dogs died in one week this month. Greyhound Racing New Zealand ...
Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says new Family Boost policy will be a wealth of relief for parents
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some relief for parents facing rising childcare costs. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has unveiled the Family Boost policy- which will let parents and...
Loren Aberhart: Christchurch NZ spokesperson open to SailGP events being hosted in Christchurch in the future
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch NZ is keeping the door open to SailGP, hoping racing can happen again in Lyttelton next year. Last weekend's event has been marred by deb...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the tradie shortage impacting planned construction projects
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is short 90,000 tradies to meet new housing targets. The Government plans to build 1.2 million new homes over the next five years. Australia...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the fallout after this weekend's SailGP event
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future of SailGP in New Zealand may have sunk as a result of yesterday's cancellation of racing at Lyttelton Harbour. A dolphin sighting prevented...
Hinewai Ormsby: Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee chair says they'll act on all emergency response recommendations
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commitment to a major overhaul of Hawkes Bay's emergency response, which has been labelled 'not fit for purpose.' The Civil Defence Emergency Manageme...
Michael Goldwater: Stop Stealing Our Harbour spokesperson on the prominent Aucklanders signing an open letter against the Port's long-term lease
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A group of prominent Aucklanders have voiced disapproval with the planned long-term lease of the council-owned Port of Auckland. Over 30 high-profile ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Princess Kate was let down by her own team
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'd have to say, the cancer diagnosis of the Princess of Wales, Kate, was probably the biggest news over the weekend, wasn't it? Absolutely shocking....
Fisheries Minister on new catch limits
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some commercial catch limits have been increased, and these changes will come into effect in April of this year. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones disc...
Invercargill City Councillor on Nobby Clark's offensive comments
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ria Bond is a Member of Council in Invercargill. Bond spoke to Heather regarding another city councillor, Nobby Clark, and his recent offensive comm...
Mushroom Murder podcast host on latest updates to case
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Grebert-Craig hosts The Mushroom Cook podcast, looking into the infamous Mushroom Murders. She joined Heather to discuss the latest updates i...
Labour MP on her proposed bill allowing workers to discuss their wage
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour MP Camilla Belich had her bill pulled out of the biscuit tin at Parliament today. If passed, it would allow employees to discuss their wages ...
Public services solicitor on public sector layoffs
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the government announced hundreds of layoffs within the public sector. Public service association solicitor Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Heat...
Cyber security expert on MediaWorks data leak
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A MediaWorks data breach saw the personal details of 400,000 kiwis end up on the dark web. Cyber security expert Nadia Yousef spoke to Heather du Ples...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigning from the position
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has stepped down from the position and as the leader of the governing Fine Gael party. He’ll be replaced as prime ...
The Huddle: Can New Zealand bounce back from recession?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Newstalk ZB host Tim Beveridge and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the follow...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the US economy surging faster than expected
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US economy is stunning experts as it goes from strength to strength. The US Federal Reserve is predicting GDP will grow by 2.1 percent in 2024- an...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence rising slightly in latest Rabobank survey
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey for 2024 shows farmer confidence has risen from a record slump- but remains low overall. This latest survey...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on today's Stats NZ data confirming New Zealand is in recession
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One economic expert believes there are 'bright pockets' to be found in today's newly-released GDP figures. Data from Stats NZ shows the economy contra...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the political implications of New Zealand being in recession
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's GDP data has confirmed New Zealand has entered a technical recession. A new report from Stat NZ shows the economy contracted 0.1 percentage po...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's 23 percent increase in half-year profit
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boss of Fonterra is playing down concerns about the Chinese market. Fonterra's half year profit is up 23 percent, and its interim dividend is up 5...
Tom Rutledge: HelloFresh Australasia CEO on the new research revealing over half of Kiwis throw food away after the best-before date
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meal kit delivery service HelloFresh are calling for a new food labelling system, in order to minimise waste. New research has found over half of Kiwi...
Matt Doocey: Minister of Mental Health on mental health and addiction specialists being trialled in emergency departments
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health experts and addition specialists will begin working in emergency departments as part of a trial, as confirmed by the Government. They'll...
John Small: Commerce Commission chair says lack of competition between banks is hurting Kiwi consumers
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Banking customers are losing out, according to a draft report that finds a lack of competition. The Commerce Commission's found ANZ, ASB, BNZ and West...
David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on GDP growth contracting and putting New Zealand into a technical recession
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tough economic choices are on the horizon for the Government. GDP slipped 0.1 percent in 2023's last quarter, the second of negative growth in a row. ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate dropping to 3.7 percent
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in February, down from 4.1 percent. This decrease comes off the back of an ongoing economic slowd...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Whitelock's potential return to the All Blacks
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Whitelock's final act in an All Blacks jersey may not be last year's World Cup final. The New Zealand Herald reports the 153-test lock has been ap...
Charyl Robinson: Vape Free Kids co-founder believes announced youth vaping crackdown won't make much of a difference
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One anti-youth vaping group thinks the Government's plan to crack down on youth vaping will miss the mark. The Government has promised a complete ban ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: How is this recession making us feel?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I don't think many of us are surprised to hear that we’re back in a technical recession for the second time in a year, it's pretty rough out there. ...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Princess Kate being targeted by a hospital security breach
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has reportedly been targeted by a security breach of medical records. The London Clinic has launched an investigati...
The Huddle: Is anyone actually convinced by the Government's vaping crackdown?
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Matt Leibowitz: Stake executive director ahead of Reddit's IPO release
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another social media giant is gearing up to hit the stock market. Forum-based social network Reddit plans to make an initial public offering, making i...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on local retailers reporting losses this earning season
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many local retailers, including Kathmandu and The Warehouse, have reported less-than-stellar earnings this week. KMD Brands has posted a $10 million...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the groups who will lose out on extra tax cuts
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody's looking forward to extra tax cuts- but some people will have to take a hit to pay for them. The Government has confirmed new changes to th...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent looks back on Grant Robertson's legacy as he presents valedictory speech
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister has delivered his final speech in the House. Grant Robertson resigned from politics last month, af...
Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer on the company's recent $23.7 million net loss and closures
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse Group has revealed it plans to sell or close its online shopping website TheMarket.com by the end of the financial year. It comes just w...
Clare Wall: Auckland University head of nutrition and dietetics on the risks associated with intermittent fasting
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study shows intermittent fasting is linked to a high risk of cardiovascular death. The American study analysed 20,000 adults and found 91 per...
Chris Pollock: NZ Rugby high performance referee manager on World Rugby's new measures designed to boost the sport
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World Rugby is set to introduce some new rules and changes in the hope of increasing the speed and overall entertainment of the game. Some of these me...
Ernie Newman: Grocery Action Group spokesperson on the Commerce Commission's decision to dismiss complaint against Sanitarium
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A supermarket action group is questioning the Commerce Commission's decision making. The Commission's decided not to investigate Sanitarium's move to ...
Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister explains newest measures to crack down on youth vaping
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's trying to strike the right balance between helping smokers quit and stopping youth vaping. Single-use vapes will be banned by...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the increase in rich Americans gearing up to move overseas
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to new reports, a record-shattering number of wealthy Americans are looking to make the move overseas. The political turmoil and social inst...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby's plan for 20-minute red cards
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World Rugby is considering a global trial of a 20-minute red card as part of plans to broaden the sport's appeal. The proposal, where the player sent ...
Tariq Saeed: Wellington-based Muslim leader on the proposal to allow mosques to play calls at prayer times
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington Muslim leader says he wants community consultation during the ongoing debate on whether mosques can play the call to prayer over loud spe...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The solution to youth vaping is obvious
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm completely puzzled about something, I'm really stumped by this. And that is- why two Governments in a row now are pussy-footing around the vaping...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on former President Barack Obama's visit to the UK
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barack Obama has recently arrived in the UK, on a visit to 10 Downing Street. The former US President reportedly paid a 'courtesy visit' to Prime Mini...
The Huddle: Peters v Chumbawamba- who's in the right?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Toby Manhire from the Spinoff joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding interest rates in place
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held interest rates steady at 4.35 percent. Australia's OCR has stayed in place since November 2023 off the back of ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on low tomato prices hurting Kiwi growers
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lower tomato prices might be great news for consumers- less so for the country's growers. Farmers still can't export their product over to Australia, ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the ongoing saga of Du Val Group's legal shenanigans
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Property developers Du Val Group have found themselves in another patch of controversy. The company has reportedly taken hundreds of millions from inv...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chlöe Swarbrick's first Question Time as Greens co-leader
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick came out swinging during her first Question Time in the role, She asked Prime Minister Luxon to commit to resig...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Uber being forced to pay over $270 million in compensation to taxi operators and drivers
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, rideshare giant Uber has been forced to pay over $270 million to compensate taxi drivers and operators. Taxi companies across the n...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns losing their opening cricket T20 to England
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The White Ferns have dropped the opening cricket T20 against England, losing by 27 runs in Dunedin. The visitors were sent in to bat first, reaching 1...
Anita Rosentreter: First Union strategic project coordinator on Uber drivers continuing their legal battle with the rideshare giant
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uber drivers have continued their employment fight, now at the Court of Appeal. Two years ago, the court ruled four Wellington Uber drivers should be ...
Nicola Young: Wellington City Council on mosques seeking permission to broadcast calls to prayer through outdoor speakers
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Debate in Wellington over the Council's proposal to allow broadcasting of religious calls over mosque loud-speakers. Local Mosques reportedly asked th...
Gary Froggatt: Tramways Union National President on Wellington bus drivers tampering with extra-loud onboard speakers
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Complaints from Wellington bus drivers who've been resorting to tampering with excessively loud on-board speakers. One city bus company is threatening...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's proof this Kāinga Ora crackdown is for the best
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you needed proof that the Government is doing the right thing by cracking down on unruly state house tenants- here it is. Even Chris Hipkins is ...
Hiran Thabrew: Royal College of Psychiatrists NZ chair on olanzapine being impacted by medication supply crunch
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health officials are warning a shortage of anti-psychotic drug - olanzapine - could cause relapses for people with schizophrenia symptoms. Supply of t...
Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the new changes to road user charges for plug-in hybrids
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Minister says changes to road user charges for plug-in hybrids are about finding a balance. Owners will pay $38 per 1000 kilometres- dow...
Winston Peters: NZ First leader slams reports that Chumbawamba called for cease and desist following State of the Nation speech
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters says there is nothing wrong with him using a song by a UK punk band during his State of the Nation speech. The Spinoff reports Chumbawa...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Kate Middleton being spotted out in public for the first time in two months
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After all the speculation and scandal, the Princess of Wales has reportedly been spotted out and about again. Reports claim Kate Middleton was seen vi...
The Huddle: Will restrictions curb bad behaviour in social housing?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Winston Peters' meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has welcomed his Chinese counterpart to the Beehive, in a meeting building on many previous talks. The meeting comes as the Chinese Gov...