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Episodes
Janet Dickson: Mandatory Māori Culture Course Contradicts My Religion
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A real estate agent who's refused to take a compulsory Māori culture training believes she has support from the public. Janet Dickson is facing a fiv...
Dwayne Emii: Air Chatams COO Rising Prices Will Drop Domestic Flight Numbers
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Operating officer for Air Chatams is concerned by the potential for rising costs for airfares. This comes as the cost of Auckland Airport’...
Heather Du Plessis-Allan: Mandatory Culture Lessons at Work
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The case of the real estate agent being forced to do a Māori culture and tikanga course or lose her job is a case of bad judgment by the Real Estate ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the uptick in drug-drivers being arrested
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, research shows more drug-drivers have been arrested than drunk drivers by some forces. Data shows over 48 percent of roadside arrests ...
The Huddle: Is it time to ditch fees-free university?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the new rule changes for null segregants
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers have today welcomed a clarification by the Environmental Protection Authority that allows them to enhance their research. The EPA has rule...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the latest developments in AI- and what they can accomplish
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Herald's Liam Dann has been won over by a new set of AI developments. Spark has rolled out some new technology designed to improve the world of con...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Ginny Andersen's controversial remarks
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Ginny Andersen has so far avoided a formal reprimand over her comments about Police Minister Mark Mitchell. The Labour MP accused him of of...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the German tourists getting stuck in the Queensland bush
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Google maps have led a pair of German tourists stuck Queensland bush for a week. The pair rented a four-wheel drive vehicle to drive through wildernes...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on David Warner getting booed at T20 match
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial cricket player David Warner was booed by a Wellington crowd ahead of his T20 match. The Australian opener's no stranger to a hostile New...
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV Chief Executive on the company's strong start to the financial year
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV has made a strong start to the financial year, with a 10 percent rise in net profit for the half-year to December. The broadcaster experienced ...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on Air New Zealand's decreased half-year earnings
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's half-year earnings have taken a dive, according to today's report. The airline has announced earnings before taxation of $185 milli...
Mark Fisher: Body Positive Executive Director labels removal of controversial sexual booklets from New Lynn community centre an 'overreaction'
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some Auckland parents have been left outraged after a visit to the New Lynn community centre. A 36-page booklet detailing graphic sex acts featuring m...
Rachin Ravindra: Black Caps star on the ongoing T20 series against Australia
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps will look to make a mindset shift in the field after a messy display contributed to going down 1-nil in their T20 series against Austr...
Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT Tertiary Education and Skills spokesperson on the fees-free scheme not helping low-income students into uni
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ACT's Tertiary Education and Skills spokesperson says the last Government's first-year fees-free university policy failed by every measure. The Tertia...
Peter Dunne: former MP and political commentator says tobacco excise tax incident isn't the only leak
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A political commentator says it's telling only one person's been held accountable after multiple leaks from the public service. Casey Costello had to ...
Jacqui Southey: Save the Children Advocacy Director on Stats NZ data showing child poverty is on the rise
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation and the rising cost of living are contributing to worsening child poverty. Stats NZ data shows more than 140,000 children were living in mat...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: National has found their excuse to ditch fees-free uni
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If National is looking for an excuse to get out of paying for Labour’s dumb free year of university, they may have just got it. The Tertiary Educati...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prince William issuing a statement about the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prince William has called for an end to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. In a statement, he spoke of the 'terrible human cost' of the conflict in the Midd...
The Huddle: What's Efeso Collins' political legacy?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, Ben Thomas from Capital PR and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following ...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on robotic assisted surgery experiencing a boost
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More operations could be done by robotic surgeons in the not-so-distant future. California-based company Intuitive Surgical has been leading the charg...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Efeso Collins unexpectedly passing
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shock across the country, as Green MP Efeso Collins unexpectedly died days after delivering his maiden speech in Parliament. Collins collapsed at an A...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on NZTA warning proposed transport projects could cost more than the Government planned
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Transport Agency is warning some proposed transport projects could cost more than the Government bargained for. NZTA has estimated the...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US unveiling new sanctions on Russia following Navalny death
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russia will soon face a new wave of sanctions from the US after the death of Opposition politician Alexei Navalny. The security council announced toda...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Stacey Jones becoming the newest Kiwis head coach
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Jones is the new Kiwis head coach, beating Wayne Bennett to the job. The Warriors halfback replaces Michael Maguire, who stood down to take on ...
Michael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the company reporting a 46 percent drop in profit
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Media giant NZME has reported a drop in net after-tax profit of $12.2 million dollars. The company behind the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB has b...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO hits back at Air New Zealand's concerns surrounding redevelopment spending
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport is disputing Air New Zealand's concerns the redevelopment will push fares up. Air New Zealand has requested Commerce Minister Andrew ...
Vittoria Shortt: ASB CEO on the bank's multi-layered scam awareness program
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, ASB launched the first steps of a multi-layered campaign designed to protect consumers from scammers. The bank hopes to raise awareness aro...
David Moffett: former CEO of NZ Rugby on smart mouthguard technology being introduced this Super Rugby season
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smart mouthguard tech is expected to be rolled out this Super Rugby season- but there's safety concerns. Players are required to wear them to be eligi...
Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on Efeso Collins' unexpected passing today
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A council colleague described Efeso Collins as a strong advocate and a family man. The former Auckland councillor and mayoral candidate died this mo...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand Chief Executive warns Auckland Airport's development costs will be passed onto consumers
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Turbulence in Air New Zealand's relationship with Auckland Airport. The airline is asking Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly to look into the Airport's de...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister defends himself against Ginny Andersen's accusations and attacks
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mitchell has mounted a defence against attacks levelled by a political rival. On Mike Hosking's show this morning, Labour's Ginny Andersen accuse...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on a London-based cleaner getting fired for eating leftovers
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Outrage in the UK as a London-based cleaner was fired for eating a leftover tuna sandwich. Gabriela Rodriguez regularly cleaned the offices of law fir...
The Huddle: How will we remember Grant Robertson's political legacy?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Toby Manhire from The Spinoff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the d...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the divided predictions about next week's OCR hike
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several leading economists are at odds over next week's OCR call from the Reserve Bank. ANZ has claimed the Bank will hike rates up twice before April...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Grant Robertson's legacy as a politician and Finance Minister
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Country's Jamie Mackay doesn't think history will remember Grant Robertson well as a Finance Minister. Robertson announced today that he would ret...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on A2's improved profit and sales in China
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infant formula maker A2 Milk has lifted its first-half net profit by 15.6 percent. That's despite a double-digit decline in China’s infant formula ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Grant Robertson's legacy as a Finance Minister
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson's newly announced departure has sparked plenty of debate about his political legacy. The former Finance Minister has retired from Parl...
Dr Gary Jackson: Health NZ Status Report co-author voices concerns about society's relationship with alcohol
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's fresh concerns about our alcohol consumption. Health New Zealand's released a report on the population's health, the first of its kind since t...
Matthew Hague: Defence Force Personnel lawyer on NZDF discharging personnel who won't get the Covid-19 vaccine
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite ongoing staffing struggles, the Defence Force has continued to discharge personnel for failing to get the Covid vaccine. The case of Bonnie, a...
Mark Blackham: Blackland PR director on the proposed return of pseudoephedrine medication
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man who's advocated for bringing back pseudoephedrine wants official recognition it was a bad idea. John Key's Government removed the cold and flu m...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on Grant Robertson's departure from politics
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says he's excited for Grant Robertson about his opportunity to change tack. The former Deputy Prime Minister today announced he's retiri...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the new alcohol policy for Parliament
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, a taskforce are planning a crackdown on alcohol in Parliament. This comes days after Senator Perin Davey was filmed slurring her wa...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of tomorrow's T20 series
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps are set to square off against Australia in a three-game series starting tomorrow. This will be the last T20 series for both teams befor...
Dan Ohs: Deputy Chief Executive of St John Ambulance Operations warns limited staffing to save money will continue until winter
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St John says it anticipates pulling some ambulances off the road when staff are sick or on leave will continue until the start of winter. It's limitin...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Italian mayor Anna Maria Cisint trying to ban Muslim prayers
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the small Italian town of Monfalcone, mayor Anna Maria Cisint has enacted strict measures targeting Muslims. The far-right leader has banned prayer...
The Huddle: Is there a solution to New Zealand's declining birth rate?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former NZ First press secretary Georgina Stylianou joined in on a discussion about the...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company's reported increase in half-year net profit
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Contact Energy has reported an increase in net profit and says it expects to finalise a more generous electricity deal with Tiwai Point aluminium smel...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the Government's 'tough love' strategy to get people off benefits
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has noticed a subset of voters hasn't reacted positively to the Government's plan to reduce the number of beneficiaries. Prime Minister Chr...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's proposed plan for beneficiaries
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has promised the 'free ride' is over for beneficiaries, as the Government plans to implement sanctions. Luxon and Social De...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Barnaby Joyce giving up alcohol for Lent
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has give up alcohol for Lent. Joyce says he's also quit talking about other people in re...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Lewis Clareburt winning the 400m individual medley final at the World Aquatic Championships
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has claimed a maiden world championship title, winning the 400-metre individual medley in Doha. His time of 4 minutes and 9.72...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Prime Minister Luxon pulling ahead in latest 1News-Verian poll
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most political parties have held their support in the latest political poll. A new 1News-Verian poll shows National the Greens, and NZ First are all h...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on New Zealand recording the lowest natural population growth since World War II
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows the nation saw the lowest number of births in over 80 years. Stats NZ revealed there were 19,071 more births than deaths in 2023 in the...
Clive Matthew-Wilson: road safety campaigner says traffic cameras are less effective than police in bringing down speeding
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traffic cameras could become more common as NZTA takes over the responsibility from police. It will increase the number of cameras from 150 to 800 ope...
Mark Quin: Ambulance Association National Secretary on St John pulling ambulances off the road to bring costs down
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cost-saving changes at St John Ambulance are sparking concern among staff and paramedics. The service has limited recalls of backup staff when employe...
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister says 'welfare reset' designed to help find beneficiaries employment
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Social Development Minister says check-ins with beneficiaries are about accountability, but also giving them support in finding work. A welfare re...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the education training provider sending principals to a leadership course in Fiji
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An education training provider is offering school principals a taxpayer-funded course in Fiji. The course is among the latest to hit the market since ...
Winston Peters: The People In Rafah are already vulnerable
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand, Australia and New Zealand have released a joint statement urging Israel not to continue its assault there. Israeli Prime Minister Benjami...
Nick Sautner: Eden Park Consent Process to blame for Taylor Swift NZ Snub
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Park's chief executive is pinning Taylor Swift's New Zealand snub on the consent process to hold concerts at the stadium. The Australian leg of t...
Cameron Bagrie: OCR rates unlikely to come down in the future
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep holding New Zealand's lofty interest rates on high. Governor Adrian Orr has warned against expectations, inflatio...
Alan Johnson: Kids Working To Support Families Could Harm Their Education
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from the Child Action Poverty Group says 15,000 teenagers are working to put food on the table and attending school at the same time. The...
Pieter de Wet: Woolworths Apology for Rodent Incidents
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woolworths has apologised for the pest problems revealed at some of its supermarkets. Four Woolworths supermarkets have been in the news for rodent an...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on antisemitism in the UK hitting a record high
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK is experiencing an uptick in antisemitic abuse following the October 7 attacks. According to new data released by the Community Security Trust,...
The Huddle: Will extra fines be enough to keep kids in school?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital and David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the d...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the state of the US markets
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The key interest rate market in the US is pricing several rates cuts later this year. Meanwhile, economic growth is getting stronger and equity market...
Robert MacCulloch: Auckland University economics professor says the entire Fletcher Building company needs to be broken up
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One business expert says a change in leadership isn't enough to save Fletcher Building. Yesterday, Chief Executive Ross Taylor and Chair Bruce Hassall...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's agricultural sector facing challenges from Red Sea trade disruption
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's agricultural sector could be impacted by escalating tensions in the Red Sea. Experts warn the ongoing attacks could cause further shippi...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the latest migration data for New Zealand
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's population has continued to expand in 2023- but the influx has slowed somewhat. New data from Stats NZ shows annual net migration reache...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis' plan for the public sector
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been on the receiving end of backlash over her proposal for the public sector. There's growing speculation the coal...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing his engagement
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his engagement to his long-time partner. The Prime Minister proposed to Jodie Haydon on V...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Netball NZ launching an open recruitment call for a Silver Ferns coach
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Noeline Taurua's role is up for grabs, as Netball NZ has launched an open recruitment call. The Silver Ferns coach will have to fight to keep her...
Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillor on the Council backtracking on proposed swimming pool and library cuts
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Proposals to cut Wellington's swimming pool and library hours have been scrapped. The City Council finalised its draft 10-year budget today, in a meet...
Naomi Ingram: Otago University Associate Professor on primary teachers feeling less equipped to teach mathematics
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new report by the Education Review Office reveals primary teachers feel less equipped to teach maths than ever. The ERO report claims almost a quart...
Jennie Wyllie: Netball New Zealand Chief Executive on opening up the Silver Ferns coaching role
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Noeline Taurua will have to fight hard to return as the head coach of the Silver Ferns. Netball New Zealand said the organisation and Dame Taurua...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor wants a clear solution to Auckland's train troubles
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's mayor wants better communication from agencies responsible for the rail network. Wayne Brown had talks with Auckland One Rail, Auckland Tra...
Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister says firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the fire raging in Christchurch's Port Hills
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Emergency Management Minister says smoke is dissipating from the fire still raging on Christchurch's Port Hills. The blaze has burned through at l...
Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor on the ongoing defence operations against the Port Hills wildfire
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over 100 firefighters, 12 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes are working to fight the raging fire in Christchurch's Port Hills. The fire was report...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're way too chill about kids missing class
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let me tell you something that happened today. This morning, David Seymour was on the radio with Mike Hosking, outlining his plans to tackle truancy i...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Labour suspending a parliamentary candidate after Israel comments surface
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, a second parliamentary candidate has been suspended over his comments about Israel. Graham Jones, a former Hyndburn MP has been suspen...
The Huddle: Will the rats and mice in Countdown impact the company's reputation?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Childfund NZ CEO Josie Pagani and Ben Thomas from Capital joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and ...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Fletcher Building's management changes
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building has had an eventful few days, culminating in the loss of chief executive Ross Taylor and chair Bruce Hassall. The company has also r...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB's warning for mortgage holders
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASB has warned mortgage holders to be prepared for 'any eventuality' when it comes to interest rates. Chief executive Vittoria Shortt says borrowers s...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Three Waters being repealed under urgency
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Three Waters policy has been flushed for good today. A bill to repeal the Water Services Act has passed its third reading in the House, and t...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden's possible replacement this election
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concerns about Joe Biden's capabilities ahead of the 2024 election. A couple of unfortunate weeks have led to Democrats reconsidering ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic impact of Valentine's Day
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are predicting a boost in consumer spending this February 14th. As demand for flowers and chocolates and fancy dinners skyrockets, people a...
Vittoria Short: ASB CEO on the company's half-year profit dropping by 11 percent
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASB's CEO isn't surprised by today's reduced half-year profit. The bank has reported a 11 percent fall, due to slower lending, reduced margins and hig...
John Ryan: Auditor-General claims Government agencies are producing 'a lot of rubbish' in their performance reporting
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's Auditor-General has spoken out against Government agencies, claiming their reporting produces 'a lot of rubbish'. John Ryan told the Fin...
Steve Flint: Massey University Professor warns rats and mice could spread salmonella and E. coli in Woolworths stores
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's clear rodents caught in two Woolworths stores could pose a food safety risk. The Dunedin South store has been closed since Friday, and 23 rats ha...
Ross Taylor: former Fletcher Building Chief Executive on resigning following significant financial losses
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resignations by Fletcher Construction's two top players can be traced back to a single project. The company has reported a $120 million half-year loss...
Emily Ansell: reporter on the vegetation fire tearing through Christchurch's Port Hills
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling a significant vegetation fire in Christchurch's Port Hills. Early Valley, Worsley Spur, Worsleys Roa...
Carmel Sepuloni: Labour Social Development spokesperson on the Government's plan to readjust benefits
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's social development spokeswoman is flaming the Government for suggesting tweaking benefits will get more people in jobs. The Coalition is work...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Mice and rats aren't Countdown's problem
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is amazing, isn't it? How the story of one rat in a Dunedin supermarket has just blown up for Countdown. First, it was a photo of a couple of rats ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the region's upcoming by-elections
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two key by-elections are taking place in the UK this week. Voters will head to the polls in Wellingborough and Kingswood on Thursday February 15- and ...
The Huddle: Who's to blame for the Auckland train cancellations?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting their 2024 milk price forecast
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra has lifted their 2023-24 season forecast farmgate milk price to $7.80 per kilogram of milk solids. Chief executive Miles Hurrell claims the 3...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor's uncertain future with the company
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing calls for Fletcher Building to make some leadership changes ahead of tomorrow's half-year result. The company has been placed in a t...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Ministry of Health and Waikato University making headway on third medical school
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has gotten one step closer to getting a third medical school to counteract shortages. Waikato University and the Ministry of Health have s...
Don Brash: Former National Party leader joins forces with former Prime Minister Helen Clark to urge NZ not to join AUKUS
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former leaders from both sides of the nation's political factions have come together to push back against New Zealand joining AUKUS. Ex-Prime Minister...
Neil Quigley: University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor on the ongoing work with the Ministry of Health to set up medical school
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A third medical school in New Zealand is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Ministry of Health has signed a memorandum of understanding with W...