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Jevon McSkimming: Deputy Police Commissioner on the IPCA discovering 6 cases of excessive force during the Parliament protests

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Police could be apologising to some Parliament protesters following a report from the police watchdog. The Independent Police Conduct Authority found ...

Tonia Haskell: Wellington Water Chief Executive hopes a top-up could address impeding water shortage

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington Water believes a Council top-up could help with a feared water shortage this summer. The City Council is giving the water entity up to $2 m...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The GDP numbers confirm what we're all feeling

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's fair to say that the GDP figures out this morning came as a shock- it's a lot weaker than economists were expecting. Economists were tending to f...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak's ongoing battle against his own party

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced a battle within his own party over his controversial flagship Rwanda bill. The legislation comfortably passed ...

The Huddle: Has the Israel-Hamas conflict reached a global tipping point?

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and David Farrar from Kiwiblog joined in on a discussion about the following ...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the increased use of robots in the workforce

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technology continues to evolve and spill over into the world of work, allowing more robots to fit into modern workplaces. More companies have turned t...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on New Zealand's account deficit remains stubbornly high

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s current account deficit remains stubbornly high, according to the latest data. A new report shows the country spent $30.6 billion more...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on several countries within the UN General Assembly voting for a ceasefire at the UN

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand, and more than three-quarters of the General Assembly, have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza - despite the US not being in favour...

Peter Reidy: KiwiRail chief executive on Nicola Willis declining the company's request for further funding

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The deal's off - with two new mega-ferries for the Cook Strait no longer going ahead. KiwiRail has confirmed it will terminate a contract signed in 20...

John Ryan: Auditor-General criticises the previous Government's $15 billion infrastructure spend-up during Covid-19

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Auditor-General has left a 'scathing' review of the previous Government's $15 billion infrastructure spend-up during Covid-19. This report address...

Kristy Rowe: Helping Families founder on people's fighting and poor behaviour ruining Christmas charity giveaway

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Nelson charity giveaway for Christmas ended in pushing, shoving and fighting over gifts. Helping Families hosted the event, which saw hundreds pouri...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says the Government is exploring alternative options after turning down KiwiRail funding request

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says the Government's looking at other ferry options after turning down KiwiRail's request for more Interislander funding. The co...

Kirsten Wise: Napier mayor accepts new data showing the region was unprepared for Cyclone Gabrielle

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Napier's mayor accepts a report finding the city was hugely unprepared for Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ reports the City Council commissioned an independent...

Helen Clark: former UN Development Programme head says international opinion is turning against Israel

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

International public opinion is turning against Israel bombing Gaza. 153 members of the UN General Assembly, including New Zealand, voted today to cal...

Mitch McCann: US correspondent on Republican lawmakers criticising Joe Biden's support for Ukraine

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US President Joe Biden has slammed Republican lawmakers, as he reiterates his support for Ukraine. His Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vis...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on SailGP's New Zealand event being rescued by Christchurch

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relief from the New Zealand Sail GP team their home regatta has been rescued by Christchurch. Lyttleton will shoulder hosting responsibilities for the...

Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner urges supermarkets to implement lower pricing amid surging Christmas demand

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Grocery Commissioner is shining a spotlight on grocery prices this festive season. Pierre van Heerden is challenging supermarkets to implement Eve...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I know we're at a global tipping point with Israel

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Look, I feel like we are now at a global tipping point with Israel and I think tolerance is running very short- and probably about to run out complete...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak's refusal to share WhatsApp messages during Covid inquiry

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak raised a few eyebrows with his refusal to share his WhatsApp messages during the Covid response inquiry. Sunak claimed ...

The Huddle: How can we address widespread harassment against female footballers?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and projects director at Still, Sam Johnson, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the ...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what to expect for the economy in 2024

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 is drawing to a close, and economists are predicting what lies ahead for the new year. New Zealand is still fighting a long, drawn-out battle wit...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the year's biggest rural telethon set to support food banks

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's biggest rural telethon is set to kick off this Thursday from 6am. The Big Feed will be hosted by TV personality Matt Chisholm, former bo...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the increasing number of local councils looking into asset sales

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More local councils appear to be drawn towards attempting asset sales. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has begun the process of selling a chunk of ...

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on filing the first-ever charges for cartel conduct in the country

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against two construction companies and their directors for alleged cartel conduct. The pair were ac...

Katie Duncan: former Football Fern responds to new report saying Women's World Cup players more likely to face online abuse

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new FIFA report has published some eye-opening stats into social media abuse. Players at the football Women's World Cup were 29 percent more likely ...

Paora Stanley: Ngāi Te Rangi chief executive claims the Government has launched an 'attack' on culture and language with policies

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Tauranga iwi hopes its Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal claim is accepted and heard sooner rather than later. The Ngāi Te Rangi Settlement Trust is accu...

Richard Easther: University of Auckland physics professor ahead of tonight's meteor shower

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders under clear skies tonight could glimpse a meteor shower. The rare display will be visible between 8pm and midnight, as the debris field...

Simon Watts: Minister for Climate Change says more ambition is needed to transition the world away from fossil fuels

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's Climate Change Minister says more ambition's needed to transition the world away from fossil fuels. Simon Watts is attending the UN Clim...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters filling in for Chris Luxon in Parliament

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a fiery afternoon in Parliament, with Winston Peters filling the hot seat. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is out of the country to attend his daugh...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Bruce Lehrmann ordering Sky News to produce alleged recorded conversation between Brittany Higgins's lawyer and fiancé

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The judge in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case ordered Sky News to release an alleged secret recording of a conversation between Brittany Higgins's law...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns' performance against Pakistan

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The White Ferns are well and truly pegging Pakistan back after the visitors made a strong start to their chase of a mammoth target in the opening one-...

Kate Fenwick: Love Food Hate Waste spokesperson urges New Zealand to ditch 'best before' labels on food packaging

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Experts are urging New Zealand to ditch the 'best before' labels on food packaging to reduce food waste issues. Food waste costs the nation $3.2 billi...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK earmarking hundreds of millions of dollars to manage migrant boats until 2030

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Government has earmarked at least £700 million to manage the arrival of migrants on small boats until 2030, according to previously unnoticed ...

The Huddle: How will scrapped Fair Pay Agreements impact workers?

11 Dec 2023

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 ...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Don Brash's warning about the second pillar of AUKUS

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former politician and Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash has issued a warning about the second pillar of AUKUS. US lawmakers have struck a deal on the AU...

David McDonald: Being AI co-founder on being the first AI company to appear on the NZX

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emerging AI company Being AI is set to become the first artificial intelligence-based business to appear on the NZX. Listed investors Ascension Capita...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Government's plan to scrap fair pay agreements by Christmas

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says scrapping Fair Pay Agreements and bringing in 90 day trials means more workers can be hired. FPAs - which triggers collective ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Government creating a new visa pathway to ease skilled worker crisis

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new visa that would take one week to approve is being introduced to lure skilled workers over to Australia. Applicants from pre-approved fields will...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister confident sensitive Government information leaks will dry up

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says she has faith leaks of sensitive Government information will dry up. The new Government has faced two in the past five days....

Russel Norman: Greenpeace executive director on the organisation's campaign against the Government's plan for oil and gas

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greenpeace have labelled the Government 'climate extremists' over their plan to repeal the oil and gas exploration ban. The organisation erected a bil...

Tim Jones: Living Streets Aotearoa President says better rules need to be in place amid e-scooter concerns

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Major worry about pedestrian safety as 'over-powered' e-scooters hit the streets. RNZ reports scooters under 300 watts with a top speed of 35 kilometr...

Craig Little: Wairoa mayor on the council's investigation into unusual flooding during Cyclone Gabrielle

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wairoa District Council is looking for answers to explain the unusual flooding during Cyclone Gabrielle. It's launched an independent investigation to...

David Seymour: ACT leader says the Government isn't prepared to respond to the Waitangi Tribunal's report

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACT's leader says the Government isn't prepared to return all Crown-owned land in Northland to its iwi. Over the weekend, the Waitangi Tribunal provid...

Greg Pollock: former Wellington public transport boss set to outline new transport plan to replace Let's Get Wellington Moving

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A bold new transport plan pitched as a cheaper, faster replacement for Let's Get Wellington Moving has attracted the interest of city leaders. It feat...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: These leaked Cabinet papers are a snorefest

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the public service leaks against the new Government. There's been a couple of leaks of Cabinet papers in just the first two weeks of ...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Eddie Jones potentially signing on as Japan's rugby coach

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reports suggest Eddie Jones is set for a second stint as Japan's rugby coach, six weeks after his resignation as Wallabies mentor. Jones previously le...

Stuart Nash: Businesses Can't Afford To Keep Pay Up With Inflation

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a warning that most pay rises next year are not going to keep up with the cost of living. Global consultancy Robert Walters salary survey sho...

Councillor Ray Chung: Bemused By Council Code Breach Investigation

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Wellington City Councillor is bemused to have been under investigation for breaching council code. Five City Councillors have been ordered to take l...

Auckland Transport CEO: 'We're Determined To Get The Roads Back To Where They Need To Be'

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Transport has given itself the ambitious target of fixing 550 kilometres of road this summer to try to get to the potholes before they become...

Nicola Willis: Previous Govt "Sloppy" When Considering Cook Straight Funding

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has raised concerns over the escalating cost of KiwiRail's Cook Straight ferry project. She revealed yesterday that  t...

Angela Blackmoore Verdict Finds Two More Guilty Of Murder

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two people have been found guilty of murdering Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore 28 years ago. Former debt collector David Hawken, 50, and ex-st...

Paul Goldsmith: We Need A Human Rights Commissioner Focused On The Fundamentals

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has said he won't re-appoint Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt. Goldsmith told Heather du Plessis-Allan that h...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on protestors disrupting Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Johnson attempted to apologise for his Covid-19 response- an apology that quickly got hijacked. Protesters swarmed the former Prime Minister and...

The Huddle: Can Police Commissioner Andrew Coster meet expectations?

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra increasing their farmgate milk price forecast following strong opening result

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra has upgraded its milk price forecast and raised their full-year earnings forecast following an 85 percent lift in their first-quarter profit....

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the gap between the market and the Reserve Bank's views on the future of interest rates

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A big gap has opened up between the market and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s views of where interest rates are heading. The two-year swap rate -...

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the 'Together for Tamaki Makaurau' initiative designed to enhance safety in the central city

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Council has teamed up with NZ Police in a new initiative to enhance safety in the city centre. The 'Together for Tamaki Makaurau' partnership...

Mark Smith: ASB senior economist estimates Kiwi households will need to find an extra $70 per week to cover living costs in 2024

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi households will had to find an extra $70 per week to cover their living costs, according to ASB economists. It's a smaller increase than the $115...

Phil Twyford: Labour immigration spokesperson disappointed the Government didn't agree to immediate Gaza ceasefire

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Disappointment the Government hasn't gone further in its call for arms to be laid to rest in war-torn Gaza. Foreign minister Winston Peters put forwar...

Sam Rubin: KTLA entertainment correspondent on Taylor Swift becoming Time magazine's Person of the Year

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year truly belongs to Taylor Swift. The 33-year-old's been named Time magazine's person of the year, a week after becoming Spotify's most most-pl...

Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Lakes mayor on the town waiting for final approval to lift boil water notice

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Queenstown is waiting on a final signoff before lifting the town's boil water notice. Businesses and residents have been required to boil tap water fo...

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner says he agrees with Police Minister Mark Mitchell's expectations for the role

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Commissioner says he's aligned with the new Police Minister on the changes needed for law and order. Minister Mark Mitchell has publicly re...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Luxon's first Question Time as Prime Minister

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unanimous support for a Government motion calling on all parties involved in the Israel and Palestine conflict to take urgent steps towards a ceasefir...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on former Wallabies coach Alan Jones being accused of indecent assault

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former controversial radio personality and Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been accused of inappropriate behaviour. Jones is being accused of preying o...

Elizabeth Woodward and Robbie Drew: Potters Kitchen managers on Foodbank Canterbury closing days before Christmas

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch's largest food bank is set to close just days before Christmas. Foodbank Canterbury has been forced to introduce a service fee to meet ri...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the second day of the Black Caps v Bangladesh cricket test

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps know they've got a battle on their hands heading into day two of the second cricket test against Bangladesh. New Zealand will resume un...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent addresses rumours that Boris Johnson could apologise at Covid inquiry appearance

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former UK PM Boris Johnson will have a chance to defend his handling of the pandemic in two days of questioning at the Covid inquiry. He is expected t...

The Huddle: Do the PISA results indicate a bigger problem with education?

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and former National staffer Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following i...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the pre-Christmas fall in the cost of petrol

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good news for Kiwi motorists, with a pre-Christmas fall in petrol prices. Brent Crude has fallen from $81 US dollars on Friday to $77 this morning. Th...

Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the fourth consecutive carbon auction of the year failing

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth consecutive carbon auction of 2023 failed to clear, leaving millions of units unsold. This means the Government missed out on anther $900 m...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank hinting new mortgage lending rules will be less restrictive

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is downplaying the impact of new mortgage lending rules they might impose on banks. It's given the banks until April 2024 to prepare ...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister outlines ministerial expectations for Police Commissioner Andrew Coster

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new Government has set out its expectations for how the Commissioner of Police should do his job. The publicly-released letter calls for frontline...

Richard Wagstaff: CTU President accuses Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden of sharing false information

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Council of Trade Unions has fired back against Brooke van Velden, claiming she shared false information. This dispute is centred around the Govern...

Kiri Hannifin: Air New Zealand chief sustainability officer on the company's new battery-powered cargo plane

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's new battery-powered plane won't carry any passengers. The airline's bought an electric Alia aircraft, which is expected to join the ...

John Mackie: professional engineer responds to food waste survey results

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows Kiwi households aren't drawn to their food scrap bins. A food waste survey of 3,000 New Zealanders revealed that two thirds of responde...

Ngira Simmonds: Kiingitanga chief of staff on Kiingi Tuheitia calling a national hui to hold the new Government to account

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Māori King has called for a national hui between iwi to unify their voices in holding the new Government to account. Kiingi Tuheitia has announce...

Mark Potter: NZEI president says New Zealand's low PISA scores are due to high child poverty statistics

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Belief our poor PISA results stem from our high child poverty. Scores from 2022 in the international OECD test of student achievement show a big fall ...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Luxon and Hipkins clashing in first Parliament debate

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly two months on from polling day, Chris Luxon and Chris Hipkins went head-to-head in their first Parliament debate. Hipkins had strong words for ...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Liz Cheney potentially starting a third-party run to stop Donald Trump

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ex-Republican congresswoman and vocal Trump critic Liz Cheney is contemplating a third-party presidential run. She's said she plans to do 'whatever it...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Blacks Caps going up against Bangladesh

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand have lost the toss and will bowl first in the second cricket test against Bangladesh. Coming in the wake of the Black Caps 150-run loss in...

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology commentator on Sky TV increasing the prices on entertainment content

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sky Television is putting up the price of its Neon streaming platform next year. From January 11, a standard monthly plan will go up $2 - to $20 - and...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak's popularity sinking to an all-time low

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rishi Sunak's popularity amongst his party has sunk to an all time low, according to new data. The Prime Minister's approval rating from his fellow To...

The Huddle: Did Te Pati Māori's protest achieve anything?

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the farmgate price of lamb being expected to remain under pressure for the foreseeable future

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi lamb prices are expected to remain under pressure, as Australia's output floods through overseas markets. Over the past few years, Australian far...

Tony Alexander: independent economist on fewer real estate agents seeing an increase in house prices

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent real estate survey has revealed fewer agents have observed a notable increase in house prices. Of the 324 respondents, a net 28 percent of ag...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on all six Māori Party MPs swearing allegiance to their mokopuna, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and King Charles

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eyebrow were raised as the Te Pati Māori MPs stuck to the political swearing-in requirements on the same day organised protests and marches kicked of...

Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council chair on limited funding threatening to reduce Wellington's train services

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Passenger train services in Wellington are at risk of being scaled back if more funding isn't found for maintenance.   The Greater Wellington Region...

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail managing director on Woolworths NZ reporting a 52 percent profit drop

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing evidence Kiwi supermarkets may not be drawing in as much profit as expected. Woolworths New Zealand’s profits have dropped 52 percen...

Dr David White: Nosebud inventor and designer launches drug-free solution for nasal congestion

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi company Goodair has developed a drug-free solution to fighting nasal congestion. Nosebuds promise to enhance diaphragmatic nasal breathing in ord...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister disappointed unions are mis-characterising Government plans for Fair Pay Agreements

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Workplace Relations Minister says she's disappointed unions are mis-characterising plans on Fair Pay Agreements. Elements of the Government's move...

Ken Mair: Whanganui iwi leader celebrates 'successful' day of Māori-led protest action

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Protesters in Whanganui are celebrating shutting down the courthouse during a national day of Māori action. Te Pati Māori led a march on Parliament ...

Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister says the new Government will still follow commitments released in their 100-day plan

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new Māori Development Minister says today's protests were lawful - but he believes his Government will deliver for Māori. As many as 800 people ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding the OCR at 4.35 percent

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep the OCR on hold for the time being. The cash rate is set to stay at 4.35 percent, with economists citi...

Jim Palmer: Future of Local Government Review chair calls for a new operating model amid incoming rate rises and cuts to services

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing claims local Government needs reform. A number of councils are proposing double-digit rate rises for the next financial year, or face ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't underestimate the power of the Māori Party

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So we had the National Māori Action Day protest today. The protests took place across the North Island this morning and they were big, impressively s...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns losing their second Twenty20 by 10 runs to Pakistan

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The White Ferns have lost their first ever twenty20 series to Pakistan at home, after conceding game two by ten runs in Dunedin. Chasing 138 for victo...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Omid Scobie speaking out over the media coverage of his controversial book

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More information has come to light about the slip that brought Omid Scobie's book into the public eye. It was revealed that his agent sent a draft man...

The Huddle: Will tomorrow's protest set up another bad week for National?

04 Dec 2023

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 ...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the state of the Government books

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has expressed concern with the scale of financial challenges left behind by the former Government, which she is still u...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor predicts the extent of Te Pāti Māori's planned mass protest

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Police and Waka Kotahi are working together to prepare for possible disruptions from protests planned by Te Pāti Māori. The party has proposed a nat...