Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Dr Libby Weaver: nutritional biochemist and author on the best ways to treat menopause
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian researchers are calling for a new approach to addressing menopause, amid concerns about 'over-medicalisation'. New research published by th...
Melissa Lee: Broadcasting Minister on the future on TVNZ and other broadcasting outlets
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Broadcasting Minister is staying tight-lipped about the future of TVNZ. It is understood TVNZ newsroom staff are bracing for a meeting tomorrow ab...
Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation Executive Director on the uptick of cocaine use in New Zealand
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An increase in international cocaine production has spiked use of the drug on New Zealand shores. The Drug Use in Aotearoa report shows use grew by 93...
Henry Olsen: American pollster recaps Donald Trump and Joe Biden taking the lead in Super Tuesday
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, the biggest day of this year's primary campaign is under way as 16 states cast their votes. Strong performances from Donald Trump and ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump and Joe Biden dominating in Super Tuesday
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former president Donald Trump has dominated Super Tuesday in the US, as voters pick their preferred presidential candidate. Reports are projecting he'...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kane Williamson clearing up rumours within the Black Caps
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kane Williamson is shouldering arms to suggestions of unrest in the Black Caps camp ahead of the second cricket test against Australia. Former skipper...
Tessa Tierney: Spark product director on the decision to charge users for Xtra Mail service
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spark customers with Xtra Mail accounts will have to pay $5.95 a month to use them from mid-May. It's citing rising maintenance costs as the reason. S...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Super Rugby cannot afford to lose more money
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just listening to the commentary on the women’s 'redneck' haka in the last day, I don't think people quite understand what this debate is really ab...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sinéad O'Connor's estate telling Donald Trump to stop using her music at rallies
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The estate of deceased Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has ordered Donald Trump to stop playing her music at his political rallies. Trump has been playi...
The Huddle: Should Prime Ministers just fly commercial?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the backlash to Sky's decision to drop Grassroots Rugby and Mainfreight Rugby
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disappointment in the provinces as Sky TV axes Grassroots Rugby and Mainfreight Rugby. The broadcaster has committed to airing one lower-level Heartla...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR in place for longer
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR in place at 5.5 percent has inspired some banks to lower their rates. This is despite some economists warn...
Bjorn Lomborg: author and Copenhagen Consensus Center president reveals the smartest ways to be ethical
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a comprehensive list of challenges impacting the wider world- but fixing them poses a costly challenge. World hunger, health, war, education, ...
Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the Government's plan to roll out military academies for young offenders later this year
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Children's Minister says new military academies for youth offenders will be different from bootcamps which have been tried in the past. Karen Chho...
Scott Jennings: former advisor to George W Bush on Donald Trump's positive Supreme Court ruling
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former US president Donald Trump will remain on the Republican primary ballot in all states after today's historic Supreme Court ruling. State courts ...
Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union CEO disagrees with court ruling for man who punched elderly woman at Posie Parker rally
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's upset over a court ruling of a man who punched a pensioner at the Posie Parker protest last year. The man was granted permanent name suppressi...
Jules Radich: Dunedin mayor ahead of Pink's sell-out performance in the region
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown is on, as international pop superstar Pink has touched down ahead of her Dunedin concert. Pink is expected to perform at Forsyth Barr St...
Wayne Mapp: former Defence Force Minister on Chris Luxon's Air Force Boeing 757 experiencing technical fault
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former Defence Minister says the price tag for a couple of new Air Force planes would be at least a couple hundred-million-dollars. The Prime Minist...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the state of the Defence Force plane that delayed Luxon's trip to Melbourne
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial flights for the Prime Minister might be more favourable with the taxpayer. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the only reas...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Matildas captain Sam Kerr allegedly racially abusing a police officer
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian women's football captain Sam Kerr is to face trial in England after being accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sky axing Grassroots Rugby and Mainfreight Rugby
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disappointment in the rugby community as Sky axes two rural-focused rugby shows. Grassroots Rugby and Mainfreight Rugby, which previously enjoyed hist...
Avan Lee: Hurricanes CEO 'disappointed' over controversial women's team haka criticising the Government
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hurricanes' women's side have gotten themselves in hot water after last weekend's controversial anti-Government haka. The Hurricanes Poua began th...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Switzerland voting to give retirees a bigger pension each year
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swiss voters have given themselves extra month's pension each year in a new nationwide referendum. In a new poll, 60 percent of voters voted in favour...
The Huddle: Will improved roads be worth the inevitable extra cost hikes?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the da...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Luxon's upcoming meeting with ASEAN leaders in Melbourne
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon is set to meet with more key trading partners this week. The Prime Minister will fly to Melbourne tomorrow for a special summit, to mark A...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National's proposed roadmap for transport infrastructure spending
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's promised newer roads, fewer potholes and more maintenance in their new transport spending roadmap. Transport Minister Simeon Brown ha...
Sam Buckingham-Jones: Australian Financial Review media reporter on Meta's media deal with Network Ten
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While New Zealand's media industry struggles to survive, their Australian counterparts are battling setbacks from social media giants. Facebook's pare...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister warns surplus deadline won't be reached
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis warns the Government could likely miss the proposed 2027 surplus forecast. The Government included this deadline as a k...
Scott Newman: Athletics NZ High Performance Director on New Zealand's results at the World Indoor Championships
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hopes for New Zealand's Olympic performance have gotten stronger after a record-breaking medal count at the World Indoor Championships. After silv...
Kelly Mitchinson: Tauranga Pharmacy co-owner says Western Bay of Plenty police Retail Crime Unit makes a difference
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A designated retail crime unit is making a difference in Tauranga's CBD. More than 1200 charges have been laid against 215 offenders in just six month...
Jarrod Kerr: KiwiBank Chief Economist predicts more mortgage rate cuts will come
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a prediction big drops in mortgage rates are on the cards. Both ANZ and ASB have lowered some of their mortgages rates, following the Reserve ...
Simeon Brown: Transport Minister outlines roadmap for transport spending priorities
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Minister says a balance must be struck between building much needed infrastructure and paying for it. The Government has released its $2...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Senate inquiry into health risks posed by fire ants
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, a Senate inquiry has been launched into the risks posed by Red Imported Fire Ants. Allergy bodies have warned the fire ants could c...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on New Zealand's success in the World Athletics Indoor Championships
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is celebrating a record medal haul at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Scotland, snaring two silvers and two golds to beat the ...
Annabel Young: Former National MP on the repairs and changes that need to be made to Premier House
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes need to be made to Premier House, according to one member of the building's board. Former National MP Annabel Young says the recent report...
The DoC is to repair Cathedral Cove's walking track.
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The DoC is to repair Cathedral Cove's walking track. This is welcome news to the businesses that rely quite heavily on the tourism that that attracts....
Victoria Arbiter: Palace issues Kate Middleton Health Statement amid speculation
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now the Royals have issued a new statement on Kate Middleton's health. Kensington Palace put out a statement saying it had announced in January she wo...
Nicole McKee: New gun protection powers will help police
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The government is giving the police more powers to take gangs guns off gangs. Firearm protection orders already allow the courts to stop the high risk...
Christopher Luxon will no longer claim $52,000 accommodation allowance
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will no longer claim a $52,000 accommodation allowance for living in the Wellington apartment he owns - and will re-p...
Richard Raymond KC: White Island case fines 'roughly' what was expected
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The six defendants in the White Island case have been ordered to pay a collective $10.21 million in reparations and almost $2.5 million in fines. The ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prince Harry losing High Court challenge over security in the UK
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge over his royal security arrangements. The Duke of Sussex took legal action against the British Government...
The Huddle: Were Melissa Lee's comments from yesterday out of line?
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day-...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what yesterday's OCR announcement means for mortgages
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Households can breathe a temporary sigh of relief following yesterday's announcement from the Reserve Bank. The Bank has held the OCR steady at 5.5 pe...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the 2024 Golden Shears competition starting up
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world's biggest sheep-shearing event is kicking off in Masterton today. Over 500 shearers and wool-handlers are taking part in the three-day event...
Merja Myllylahti: AUT media researcher on whether the proposed closure of Newshub means trouble for the media industry
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concern that the proposed closure of Newshub could be a sign of tougher times for the media industry. Warner Bros. Discovery reveale...
Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Communications and Campaigns Manager explains ticket holder entitlements following Blink-182 cancellation
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's salt in the wound for Christchurch Blink-182 fans after bassist Mark Hoppus was filmed ripping on the city. It comes after the band announced ...
Andrew Slater: Health NZ Chief People Officer striving to combat anticipated delays in pay rises for doctors and dentists
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health New Zealand says it's going as fast as it can to combat huge delays in implementing pay rises. It's been three months since senior doctors and ...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader wants TVNZ to pay dividends after proposed Newshub closure announced
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ACT Party leader David Seymour is investigating making TVNZ pay dividends. He's asked Treasury to look into the returns the station is offering tax-pa...
Simon Parham: Waitomo Chief Executive 'surprised' by leap year-generated fuel pump issues
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An issue with paying for fuel at outdoor pumps has been confirmed as being related to the leap year. The extra day in February has affected Allied, Wa...
Winston Peters: Foreign Minister on Hamas' political wing being designated a terrorist entity in New Zealand
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The designation of Hamas as a terrorist entity isn't expected to have implications for controversial pro-Palestine protest chants. Both the movement's...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Efeso Collins' funeral
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The life and legacy of Fa’anana Efeso Collins has been celebrated at the Manukau Events Centre. Thousands of people, including Prime Minister Chris ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on NSW's Police Commissioner taking action against alleged Sydney double murderer
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NSW's Police Commissioner has taken the first steps to remove Beau Lamarre-Condon from the state's police force. Lamarre-Condon has been accused of mu...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the ongoing Black Caps v Australia cricket test
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand seamer Matt Henry is leading the way on the opening day of the first cricket test against Australia at the Basin Reserve. He's taken three...
Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor on the City Council moving forward with Reading Cinema land purchase
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington's mayor is celebrating a controversial multi-million dollar development deal. Wellington City Council today agreed to continue with its pla...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK MPs receiving a £31 million security package for extra protection
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
British MPs facing threats to their safety can opt for extra security as part of a new package. £31 million has been allocated to help protect concer...
The Huddle: What does the Newshub closure mean for the future of the sector?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the f...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Adrian Orr warning the OCR won't be cut anytime soon
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank Governor says inflation is still too high to consider cutting the OCR. Adrian Orr held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent today, in line w...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on the market response to today's OCR update
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank Governor has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent today, as expected by most economists. Adrian Orr says there was discussion o...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis' plan to exempt some trusts from paying new 39 percent rate
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants to exempt some trusts from paying the new 39 percent trustee tax rate. She hinted the Government planned to modif...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' incensed speech amid repeal of anti-smoking legislation
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins has given a seething speech in the House, slamming the Government's unwinding Labour's smokefree laws. The legislation had restricted re...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden and Donald Trump dominating in Michigan primaries
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, President Biden and former President Trump have won their respective parties' Michigan's presidential primaries. Both candidates are s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Devon Conway being ruled out of the Black Caps test tomorrow
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps will be without Devon Conway for the first cricket test against Australia in Wellington, with more damage revealed to his left thumb. C...
Yani Johansen: Christchurch city councillor on Christchurch airport putting plans for the Tarras airport project on hold
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch Airport has pulled back and put their controversial Tarras airport project on hold. Chief executive Justin Watson announced that all futu...
Jason Stockill: Woolworths Stores Director determined to build back trust in rat-infested Dunedin store
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building back trust is next on the agenda for the rat-plagued Countdown Dunedin South. It reopened today, after being closed for almost three weeks fo...
David Seymour: ACT leader reveals the origin of his Canadian accent
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a clip of David Seymour making the rounds on social media that has viewers scratching their heads. In the interview, recorded in 2010, the ACT...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist still predicts Reserve Bank will hike OCR again
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists at our biggest bank expect the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate. ANZ's changed its forecast, now predicting 25 basis point...
James Gibbons: Warner Bros. Discovery Asia Pacific president says shutting down Newshub newsroom the best decision
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warner Bros. Discovery's Asia Pacific president reckons shutting down Newshub at the end of June is the best way forward. Staff were shocked as the co...
Bill Ralston: media commentator on the unexpected shutdown of Newshub
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty over the future for hundreds of Newshub workers, following the shock announcement its newsroom will close. Warner Brothers Discovery execu...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claiming he's living proof the UK isn't racist
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he's 'living proof' the country isn't racist. This is off the back of a recent controversy involving n...
The Huddle: What is Stuart Nash trying to prove?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the low expectations for this week's WTO meeting in Abu Dhabi
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As several trade ministers come together for this week's WTO meeting in Abu Dhabi, some experts are less hopeful. Stephen Jacobi, the executive direct...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Immigration NZ failing to complete risk assessments for migrant workers
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration NZ have found themselves in hot water for failing to do enough risk analysis for migrant workers. A review of the Accredited Employer Work...
Wayne Scott: Aggregate and Quarry Association CEO on the sand shortage impacting construction projects
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aggregate and Quarry Association says urgent intervention is needed to avoid delays in construction projects in the Upper North Island. Auckland r...
Sir John Key: former Prime Minister on stepping down from ANZ board role
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Key believes the time was right to step down as chair of the country's biggest bank. Key has been working with ANZ's Australian and New Zeala...
Prudence Thomson: Accent Health Recruiter warns overseas nurses aren't trained to work under NZ health system
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A nursing recruiter says programmes for overseas trained nurses aren't enough for them to develop the necessary skills to work in New Zealand. Canterb...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on rat-infested Dunedin Countdown bracing for reopening
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Countdown Dunedin South's intense pest management days may be behind them. The store's been closed since February 10 after multiple continued rat sigh...
Jacqui Lloyd: New Zealand Cruise Association CEO on Virgin Voyages cancelling Australia and New Zealand sailings amid Red Sea concerns
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Virgin Voyages won't be having a second season down under. Next summer's sailings of the Resilient Lady are cancelled in New Zealand and Australia to ...
Carolyn Tremain: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment CEO on Immigration NZ failing to prevent migrant exploitation
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration New Zealand's boss says it's unacceptable staff concerns were ignored. The Public Service Commission's released its report on the Accredit...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's plan to scrap the Māori Health Authority
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is taking the first steps towards dismantling the Māori Health Authority. A Bill to bring about its end will pass under urgency tonigh...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the ongoing police search for missing Sydney couple
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New South Wales police are still searching for missing Sydney couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. They've accused 28-year-old constable, Beau Lamarre...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Neil Wagner confirming retirement from international cricket
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black Caps paceman Neil Wagner has called time on his international cricket career. The 37-year-old left-arm pace bowler will bow out after two-match ...
Caroline Perry: Brake NZ Development Director on the uptick in drivers using their phones behind the wheel
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New data has revealed a sharp spike in people using their phones behind the wheel. The latest figures show over 42,210 offences by phone-distracted dr...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government directing extra funding towards transport projects
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government has announced £4.7 billion will be used to fund transport projects outside big cities in the Midlands and northern England. It’s ...
The Huddle: Will proposed gang patch laws get past the Bill of Rights?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund Chief Executive Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on several World Trade Organisation ministers meeting in Abu Dhabi
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several trade ministers from the World Trade Organisation are expected to gather over the next few days. The MC13 gathering, held in Abu Dhabi, will b...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government announcing a Ministerial Inquiry into school building projects
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of school building project plans may need changing. The Government is launching a Ministerial Inquiry into cost overruns, with up to 350 proj...
Daniel Bracken: Michael Hill CEO on the company's success in Australian markets and disappointment in New Zealand
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hill is boosting its presence in Australia as New Zealand sales drop amid ongoing thefts. Overall half-year earnings were down by 55 percent o...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says Government committed to shifting fees-free to final year of university
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is committed to ensuring the fees-free policy is shifted to the final year of tertiary education, rather than the first. Question...
Tonia Haskell: Wellington Water Chief Executive on the company failing to meet fluoridation targets
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Water has again failed to meet fluoridation targets. The water provider says there's been a drop in fluoride levels across the region over ...
Paula Southgate: Hamilton mayor on the region overtaking Tauranga as New Zealand's fastest growing city
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 27 years, a new rival has overtaken Tauranga as New Zealand's fastest growing city. New data shows that in the year to June 2023, Hamilton grew ...
Mark Lauchs: Queensland University of Technology expert says similar gang patch laws in Australia have an impact
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian crime expert says a ban on gang patches across the ditch has had benefits. In New Zealand, legislation will soon be introduced to Parlia...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the announced Ministerial Inquiry into 'messy' school property system
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister has blamed her predecessor over school project cost overruns. The Government promised to launch a Ministerial Inquiry to invest...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of missing couple
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, NSW police have laid out a timeline relating to the disappearance of Sydney couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Police have accuse...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the 'confusing' rollout of smart mouthguard technology
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World Rugby insist they've set the correct threshold in the men's game for a head acceleration event that requires an off-field assessment. Triggers s...
Alan Shaker: Auckland University Student Association president on the increased prices of student accommodation
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Student accommodation costs have never been higher, as first year students struggle to make ends meet. Auckland University Student Association preside...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: What will happen with the new gang patch ban?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm finding it quite amusing listening to the critics line up to tell us all the reasons why the Government's ban on gang patches won’t work. Clearl...
Commissioner Anne Tolley: Making Long Term Decisions In Tauranga Wasn't Our Call
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Tauranga commissioner says they've been given a mandate to make Long Term Plan decisions. The city's commissioner's have been criticised for doing t...
Andrew Murray: Alabama's IVF ban is the 'beginning of a worrying trend in the US'
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All three IVF providers in the US state of Alabama have now suspended their services after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that an embryo is a child ...
Marni Van Vliet: Sign language unlocks concert experience for everyone
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift fans all over Australia and New Zealand are getting ready to enjoy the Sydney leg of the Eras tour, including those hard of hearing. Marn...
Duane Leo: PSA National Secretary says border security is at risk
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Union for the Public Service worker says that our border security is at risk of customs, goes ahead with staff cuts. Customs are seeking voluntary...