Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says airline on the road to recovery following first half financial loss
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's assuring it's on track for economic stability. The national airline's announced a first-half before-tax loss of $59 million. CEO Nik...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new data showing a decrease in victims of violent crime
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's celebrating a substantial drop in the number of victims of violent crime. Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there w...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Jacinda Ardern relocating to Australia
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is now living across the Tasman. A spokesperson for Ardern says the family has been travelling for a f...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps beating out Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand have beaten Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their super eight cricket match at the men's T20 World Cup in Colombo. The Black Caps recovered from 8...
Claire Buckley: Independent Victims Advocate on the success of the Government's car-clamping system
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's car-clamping system - targeting people owing fines and victim reparations - appears to be paying off. A law change since July a...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigning after 2025 jewel heist
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The head of France’s Louvre museum has resigned after a months-long string of scandals, including the brazen daylight theft of priceless jewels. Lau...
Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 February, 2026, we talk to Transport Minister Chris Bishop about plans to le...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the RBNZ considering requiring banks to set up thousands of ATMs
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand won't be going cashless anytime soon under the Reserve Bank's new proposal. It wants to set up 1300 multi-bank hubs to provide full ...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on what Anthropic's Claude AI is doing to the markets
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI firm Anthropic has made upgrades to their Claude model and it's sparked concerns about what this could mean for markets and jobs. Claude specialise...
The Huddle: Does Australia really need more MPs?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion abou...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Could we pass a transport rule that reflects some common sense?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government announced today it wants to shake up the road rules a little - allowing kids under the age of 12 to ride their bikes on the footpath, a...
Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company delivering a higher than expected net profit
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A positive financial result has gentailer Meridian thinking about infrastructure upgrades. It recorded a half year profit after tax of $227 mill...
Charles Croucher: Nine News chief political editor on the Australian Government pushing for more politicians
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been raised over whether adding politicians in Australia would improve law-making or just add bureaucracy. Australia's Labor Government...
Rawdon Christie: real estate agent on the rise in townhouses taking too long to sell
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A real estate agent says there isn't enough demand to meet the supply of townhouses. Newly constructed townhouses are sitting on the market so long th...
Bo Erickson: Reuters reporter recaps Donald Trump's State of the Union address
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A record-breaking State of the Union speech from Donald Trump. His 107 minute address today is the longest since records began in 1964. The US preside...
Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Minister says rule change proposals hope to return some common sense lost in New Zealand, long ago. The Government's today announced pro...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump's State of the Union address
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington. The US President's spoke for ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's State of the Union speech being the longest in recent history
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has broken records with his recent State of the Union speech. The President's address lasted more than an hour and 40 minute...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson landing first coaching gig since getting ousted from All Blacks
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Robertson will get an opportunity to coach against the Springboks this year. The former All Blacks mentor will guide the Barbarians for matches ...
Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ urging banks to provide cash services to customers
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's emphasising the importance of cash services being free-of-charge. It's proposed requiring the banking sector to provide accessible ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Peter Mandelson being released on bail following earlier arrest
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Mandelson has been released on bail hours after his earlier arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to Met Police. This fo...
Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian Ambassador to New Zealand and Australia on the four-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's Ukrainian ambassador says the end of the war still seems a long time away. Today marks four years since the start of the large sca...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Landcorp reporting solid half year results
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Momentum's sky-high for state-owned farming enterprise Pāmu. Landcorp's half-year net operating profit jumped $28 million - from a $2 million loss in...
The Huddle: Does the Government need to help fund ECE facilities?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the followin...
Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Can we find the money for the pay equity scheme?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So, the People’s Select Committee of former MPs has reported back today and, completely unsurprisingly, has slammed the Government for scrapping the...
Michael Boggs: NZME CEO on the company growing earnings and bouncing back
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Media company NZME's remaining cautious about the economy despite a positive financial year. The owner of The Herald and Newstalk ZB reported a $13.1 ...
Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO on the number of ECE centres set to fold due to rising costs
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More early childhood education centres are expected to fold under rising costs. The Household Economic Survey shows the average weekly ECE fee has jum...
Warren Ngan Woo: Westpac's Financial Wellbeing programme manager on the reports revealing less Kiwis have emergency savings
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living is hitting Kiwis hard, with new data showing Aucklanders are more likely to be worse off. More than a third of New Zealanders have ...
Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company returning to profit
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mercury's achieved a strong return to profit. BusinessDesk says the energy company's half year earnings before interest to December 31- reached ...
Dame Marilyn Waring: former National MP on the final report into the Government's pay equity law changes
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Findings claim the Government extinguishing pay-equity claims destroyed an earlier system that was fit for purpose. The People's Select Committe...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's Chris Hipkins calling for caution on tolling
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's calling for caution, while agreeing with National that Auckland needs a new harbour crossing. The Infrastructure Commission last week s...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese backing the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to his British counterpart Keir Starmer to confirm Australia would support the removal of Andrew Mountbatt...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Chris Lendrum resigning from NZR
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby will open applications for a rescoped high performance director role, to replace Chris Lendrum who is leaving after 20 years. Lendru...
Nadia Yousef: CISO Lens Country Manager on NZ health app MediMap getting hacked
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns among experts following the latest medical platform hack that's left an impact on Kiwis. MediMap is widely used across New Zealand, p...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Donald Trump sending a US hospital boat to Greenland
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to offer to send a hospital boat over to Greenland - an offer Greenland's prime minister...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market's response to Donald Trump increasing global tariffs
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump remains steadfast in his pursuit of sweeping global tariffs - slamming a US Supreme Court decision outlawing them as anti-American. ...
Karl Gradon: Comvita CEO on the company returning to profit in half-year result
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comvita’s half-year result shows the company is seeing a noticeable financial turnaround. Its result for the six months ended December 31 had revenu...
The Huddle: Did Chippy's address give us more or less faith in Labour?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 23 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every ...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: You know what's ironic about Hipkins' State of the Nation speech?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech today, I found it really hard to take him seriously. The speech was mostly just a list of thing...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether we can expect construction to begin on second Mt Victoria Tunnel
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Still no clarity about whether Wellington's second Mt Victoria Tunnel will begin construction this year. National promised to begin work on the ...
Geoff Summers: Remuneration Authority Chair on local councillors seeing bigger pay increases
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Remuneration Authority says more responsibility attracts more pay. The Taxpayers' Union says Western Bay of Plenty District councillors are ...
Shaun Gill: Wellington Phoenix Director of Football on Chris Greenacre filling in as Phoenix head coach
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Greenacre will take charge of the Wellington Phoenix for at least their next A-League fixture against Sydney FC. The club legend moves back into...
Karl Tiefenbacher: Wellington City Councillor on the Government announcing move-on orders for rough sleepers
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has introduced new measures to tackle the issues with rough sleepers, but it's prompted concerns from some critics. Under these changes...
Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Government investing more money into the business
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Genesis Energy says fresh Crown investment into the power generator will go towards building infrastructure. The Government's confirmed it will ...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's promising to be realistic as it shapes up election year ideas. Leader Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Opposition calling for a tougher approach to bar 'ISIS brides' from Australia
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A row's deepening about so-called 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia - with the Opposition pushing for a hardline approach. More than 30 Australian ...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Chris Greenacre filling in as Phoenix coach after Giancarlo Italiano resigns
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Greenacre will have every opportunity to secure the Wellington Phoenix head coaching gig full-time. The former 'Nix player will sidestep from hi...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader reveals what his party can offer to voters in State of the Nation address
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says he doesn't want to make promises he'll have to change - announcing no new policy in Labour's State of the Nation address today.&nbs...
Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 20 February, 2026, a royal expert tells us why Andrew's arrest is the biggest scan...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's too early to predict the fate of the royals
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s not beat around the bush: the biggest news in the world is the arrest of Andrew, the King’s brother. It’s huge, not least because the last...
Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Campaign Manager comments on Government's u-turn on banning card surcharges
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new poll suggests the public's on board with the Government's proposed ban on card surcharges, just as the proposed law has been put on hold. ...
Sharon Harvey: AUT Associate Professor of Linguistics discusses debate around making English an official language
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A bill has been introduced to make English an official language of New Zealand. Despite being the country's most-spoken language, it is not an officia...
Steve Watt: President of the Police Association discusses survey finding most cops have considered quitting in the past year
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fifty seven per cent of cops have considered quitting in the last year. That's according to a new Police Association survey, which asked 6000 officers...
Juliet Rieden: Royal Commentator discusses arrest of former prince Andrew
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest is being dubbed the biggest scandal in modern royal history. The King's brother was arrested on suspicion of...
Simon Watts: Local Government Minister calls for zero-tolerance on poorly behaved dogs
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Local Government Minister says people should have zero-tolerance for poor dog behaviour. 62-year-old, Mihiata Te Rore, was killed by three d...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the BBC planning a celebration week for Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC has commissioned a slate of new shows and will be showcasing some of Sir David Attenborough’s most loved programmes to mark his 100th birthd...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the market volatility impacting technology
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New reports indicate the tech sector is getting hid hard by a turbulent market, with many software companies taking a hit. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dic...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra shareholders voting to receive the tax free capital return from the Mainland sale
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion. Almost 99 percent of shareholders v...
The Huddle: Why do we think the Government had to back down on Auckland housing?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour MP Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following is...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Chris Bishop's housing u-turn is basic common sense
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well, finally Chris Bishop has done the right thing and made the u-turn on the two million new houses he had planned for Auckland. It’s not altogeth...
Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast ever...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the airport reporting higher profits and revenue
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport says it's gaining momentum. It's reported a four percent increase in revenue in its half-yearly results. The airport says that ...
Ben McNulty: Wellington deputy mayor on the council asking for more power to strip heritage listings
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council wants local authorities to have more power to curb heritage listings when it comes to planning law reforms. The council’s su...
Sarah Pollok: NZ Herald multimedia journalist explains why 'grocery tourism' is taking off
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new travel trend that's taking the world by storm for 2026, and it's set to give local stores an extra boost. Over the last few months, 'gro...
Al Gillespie: Waikato University law professor on the US military potentially preparing to bomb Iran
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's speculation that US President Donald Trump is about to launch a major bombing campaign against Iran. US aircraft have been moving toward...
Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the Government's u-turn on Auckland housing densification
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's suburban, heritage, and green areas aren't guaranteed immunity from housing intensification. The Government has revised the city's ho...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters being accused of racism by the opposition
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has been accused of racism in Parliament by Labour and the Greens following his comments in Parliament yesterday. Peters singled out a ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the outrage over Pauline Hanson's 'no good Muslims' comments
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson sparked outrage in Australia over the suggestion that there are no 'good' Muslims and criticised the Government for '...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Zoi Sadowski-Synnott clinching the snowboard slopestyle silver medal
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has earned a silver medal in the snowboard slopestyle at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, her fifth across three Games. She sat in fou...
Lucy Waterreus: Clubs NZ CEO on the Government widening alcohol restrictions for local clubs
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Less confusion over a drink at the local club, as options increase for serving alcohol. Currently, local sport clubs, RSAs and community clubs c...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK police examining the Epstein flight records
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK police are evaluating information regarding private flights linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Reports claim Epstein used London's S...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the market reactions to the OCR being left in place
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new Reserve Bank Governor is standing by the first OCR decision she's overseen - keeping the cash rate at 2.25 percent. Anna Breman said the Bank ...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Fletcher Building
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An improving financial situation for one of our largest companies, Fletcher Building. It's announced half-year results, weeks after agreeing to sell o...
Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company posting an 83 percent increase in net profit
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered some revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent in...
The Huddle: Do we need tougher regulations for dogs, or owners?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the f...
Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast eve...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's hoping this Reserve Bank Governor does a better job
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had the first monetary policy decision from the new Reserve Bank Governor, and it’s not until you get a new captain at the helm that you rea...
David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on Pharmac looking into funding new leukaemia medications
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmac is proposing funding two new leukaemia medications in pill form from May. It could relieve pressure for hospitals. It could also apply to peop...
Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Otautahi CEO drops hint on future One NZ Stadium events
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's hints that Christchurch's brand-new stadium will be soon hosting an event no other city will have. American rock band Foo Fighters are the fir...
Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a smaller half-year loss
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building says it's not out of the woods yet, but their financial situation is improving. It recorded an $11 million half-year loss - do...
Anna Breman: new Reserve Bank Governor on the RBNZ keeping the OCR in place
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank says inflation's too high, but it's actually worried it could soon end up too low. It's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent. New G...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on both Hipkins and Luxon tearing into each other over inflation
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions in Parliament today - with barbs traded between the Prime Minister and Opposition leader. Chris Luxon took a swipe at Labour's Chris Hipkins ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A fight for the oppressed and overlooked is encompassed in Jesse Jackson's legacy. The Civil Rights leader has died aged 84 surrounded by family. ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former Netball New Zealand chair Matt Whineray resigning
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Outgoing Netball New Zealand chair Matt Whineray insists they will heed the lessons from the Silver Ferns coaching debacle. Whineray's ending his eigh...
Grant McCallum: Northland MP on the calls for dangerous dog owners to be jailed
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest dog attack in Northland has sparked calls for urgency around manging savage canines. Northland 62-year-old, Mihiata Te Rore, was kill...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down following latest Epstein release
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Six companies linked to the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, are being wound down, according to new reports. One company is related to public r...
Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO on the prospect of a Harbour Bridge toll
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Infrastructure Commission's suggesting the Government spends less on roads and tolls Auckland's future additional harbour crossing. It's 30-year-r...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on wool sales staying up
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows wool sales are still up in the South Island. PGG Wrightson South Island auction manager Dave Burridge said exporter demand remains high...
Sophie Moloney: Sky CEO on HBO pulling their content from Neon
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV is seeing the loss of HBO content as a new opportunity. Warner Bros Discovery's announced it will launch HBO max mid-year, home to origin...
The Huddle: Do we need to expand euthanasia laws?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the da...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What do the birth statistics say about our society?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You want some fascinating data about how we’ve changed in the past 60 years? Have a look at the birth statistics out today - especially the age at w...
Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every...
Alex Penk: Ethos Alliance CEO issues warning over proposed End of Life Choice Act changes
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Advocates warn the removal of requirements for assisted suicide would open Pandora's box. The ACT Party is pushing for changes to its End of Life Choi...
Vicki Scott: Internal Affairs Director of Gambling explains why Polymarket is illegal
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand-based gambling experts have claimed prediction market platforms like Polymarket are illegal under the nation's gambling laws. Platforms li...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on reports showing more women are having children later in life
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More women are having children later in life, according to new data. Stats NZ figures show a record-low number of under-25s are giving birth, which is...
Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission chief executive on the unveiling of New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's not getting good bang for its infrastructure buck, according to some. The Infrastructure Commission has released a 30-year plan with 16 ...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether the Government will toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop warned the Government may need to put a toll on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to fund the new Waitematā crossing. ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on former NRL star Matt Utai being shot in Sydney
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former NRL star Matt Utai was left wounded in an ambush attack with no clear motive. He suffered serious leg wounds after the attack at his home at Gr...