Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Jacob Magid: Times of Israel US Bureau Chief on Israel agreeing to a hostage swap with Hamas
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has agreed to a hostage swap with Hamas, but it's unclear where all the people kidnapped from Israel are. The assault on Gaza will be paused fo...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on SailGP pulling their 2024 Auckland event
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's hosting of a SailGP event next March on Waitemata Harbour has come off the foils. The unavailability of Wynyard Point land as a spectator f...
Tim Provise: Tech commentator warns shoppers to be careful of fake 'sales' ahead of Black Friday
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tech commentator is warning people to apply due diligence to Black Friday shopping. Price comparison service PriceSpy found last year, about 15 perc...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak claiming the Government should have 'let people die', according to Covid inquiry
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the Government should have 'let people die' rather than impose a second lockdown, the Covid national i...
The Huddle: Who's the best pick for Deputy Prime Minister?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, former National staffer Ben Thomas and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the fo...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers calling for the incoming Government to repeal David Parker's freshwater reforms
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Federated Farmers are calling on the incoming Government to repeal David Parker's controversial freshwater reforms. The advocacy group believes repeal...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on TradeMe posting an increased net profit for the year to June
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Online auction site TradeMe posted a $4.7 million net profit after tax for the year to June, turning around earlier losses. Experts believe the return...
Sabrina Delgado: Kiwibank economist on New Zealand's trade deficit getting smaller
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's trade deficit appears to be getting smaller, according to the latest data. A new report from Stats NZ says imports were down, falling $1...
Paul Stenhouse: Tech commentator explains the theories behind OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's ousting
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Belief opposing views could be behind the ousting of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. At least 700 of 770 staff at the company famous for creating Chat G...
Peter Richardson: Aotearoa Water Action chair on New Zealand's Supreme Court rejecting the use of repurposed consents for water bottling
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The country's top court has turned down appeals from two water bottling companies in Canterbury. Cloud Ocean Water and Rapaki Natural Resources had ex...
Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor labels Mount Messenger bypass project criticism 'storm in a teacup'
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Plymouth's mayor is hitting out at those opposing the Mount Messenger bypass project. A decision by Waka Kotahi to give construction workers pies ...
Rebekah Armstrong: Head of Advocacy and Justice on Kiwi households reportedly spending $77 per week on goods linked to modern slavery
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electronics have been found to be the most likely product to come from modern slavery. World Vision has found New Zealand households spend $77 per wee...
Sir Don McKinnon: former Deputy Prime Minister disagrees that the role is 'largely ceremonial' amid coalition talks
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Deputy Prime Minister disagrees the role's largely ceremonial. Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon has confirmed policies have been settled in C...
Andrew Krukziener: property developer doubles down on threat to sue Auckland Council if it votes to sell Downtown Carpark building
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A prominent Auckland businessman has threatened legal action against Auckland Council if it votes to sell the Downtown Carpark building. Precinct Prop...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the next steps of Hamish McLennan's career following Rugby Australia ousting
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Punted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has spoken of deep-rooted issues in the sport across the Tasman. It comes less than 48 hours after he ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Prepare for a political battle of the egos
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Again, it's looking pretty positive on the formation of Government today. Here's the update for the day- The policy work is now actually done, all thr...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on police interviewing disgraced comedian Russell Brand about alleged sexual offences
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reports British police have interviewed comedian Russell Brand about alleged sexual offences. The Sunday Times and BBC claim the 48 year old was grill...
The Huddle: Have we gotten any closer to getting a new Government?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator weighs in on APEC 2023
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
APEC leaders agreed on a reform of the World Trade Organisation- but many were divided on several other key issues. The ongoing conflict in Gaza and t...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Luxon and his coalition partners making significant headway in post-election talks
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon says he and his soon-to-be coalition partners have achieved a milestone in Government-forming negotiations. The incoming Prime Minister sa...
Clive Fernandes: National Capital Director and KiwiSaver expert reveals the benefits of paying attention to your KiwiSaver fund
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwisaver advisors are urging New Zealanders to care about where they put their retirement funds. National Capital's latest Value for Money report fin...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister-elect on National agreeing to policy deals with NZ First and ACT
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is celebrating a breakthrough in negotiations, claiming they've agreed to policy deals with NZ First and ACT. Despite what he called signific...
Bruce Kearney: Rangiora High School principal on the school's plan to revert open learning space to single-cell classrooms
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A $1.5 million project is underway to revert Rangiora High School's modern open learning space to single cell classrooms. Its giant classroom fitting ...
Liz Mellish: Palmerston North Maori Reserve Trust Chair on Hutt City Council voting on renaming Petone
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Iwi groups are proposing renaming the Hutt Valley suburb Petone as Pito-one. The bid to change the spelling and pronunciation is going before the City...
Gerry Brownlee: National Foreign Affairs Spokesperson on former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National says Labour leader Chris Hipkins' call for a ceasefire in Gaza was a surprise. Hipkins yesterday said he believes Israel's Defence Force's re...
David Seymour: ACT leader says coalition negotiations are still ongoing, despite Luxon's claims
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT's David Seymour says he's no longer gambling on when coalition negotiations will wrap up. Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon today announced the thr...
Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on Australia winning the Cricket World Cup
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia have won the Cricket World Cup for a sixth time, chasing 241 to beat India by six wickets with seven overs to spare in Ahmedabad. Man-of-the...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Optus' CEO resining after nationwide outage
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boss of Australian telecommunications company Optus has resigned after a nationwide outage affected millions. CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin quit after ...
Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association chief executive warns congestion will increase closer to Christmas
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warnings malls will only get busier, after shoppers at Westfield Newmarket were trapped inside the carpark for hours on Saturday afternoon. The Auckla...
Tech Industry 'Reaching Maturity' In New Zealand As Exports Boom
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A survey of our 200 largest and fastest growing tech exporters shows the sector is booming. Revenue for the so-called TIN 200 increased 11.8 percent t...
The Auditor General Slams Public Service Over Tax Payer Money Spending
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Auditor General has slammed the public service after looking at how tax payer money is spent. He's found a lot of them don't measure whether the m...
Dougal Southerland: "Certainly out of line to go ahead and get that medication for those people"
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland Doctor has been found to have committed professional misconduct after writing thousands of prescriptions for ADHD medication without speci...
David Seymour: Government Arrangements Are "Days Not Hours" Away
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Act Party Leader says we are still days, not hours, away from a government arrangement. Today marks two weeks since the official vote count, and p...
Jason Walls: Political Correspondent says Winston Peters is Pleased With Coalition Talks Progression
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs Winston Peters is pleased with today's progress in government-forming talks. Party leaders say they're getting close to a final deal but negotia...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak pushing forward with proposed Rwanda policy
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Sunak is determined to push through emergency legislation to resurrect his plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The UK's Supreme Court had p...
The Huddle: Are we over waiting for the incoming Government?
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following is...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the upswing in global equity markets
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a significant upswing in global equity markets in the past couple of weeks. The Nasdaq is up by 12 percent, the US Equities Market is up ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Alliance Group's financial loss for the 2023 year
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alliance Group this week announced a significant loss for the 2023 financial year. The co-operative lost over $70 million, as geo-political tensions, ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's housing market cooling in October
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New data from REINZ showed the New Zealand housing market cooled in October. Prices declined 2 percent nationally on a seasonally adjusted basis, in t...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on National and ACT leaders confirming coalition talks are progressing
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Post-election coalition talks are still under way, with leaders from all three parties meeting at Auckland's Cordis Hotel. National's Nicola Willis an...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the NSW school implementing a four-day week
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Catholic school in NSW's Southern Highlands is the latest to allow students to take a four-day week. Chevalier College will permit students from yea...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps losing to India in the Cricket World Cup semi-final
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
India have beaten New Zealand by 70 runs at Mumbai to advance to the Cricket World Cup final. The key wicket in the chase for 398 was a cramp-riddled ...
Daryl Mitchell: Black Cap on the team's loss to India in the Cricket World Cup semifinals
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl Mitchell has addressed the debilitating cramps which crept into his heroic innings against India as the Black Caps fell in the Cricket World Cup...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Joe Biden and Xi Jinping's first bilateral meeting in several years
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart discussed climate change, in a first bilateral meeting in seven years. The pair sat down together a...
Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on the latest developments in the ongoing coalition talks
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters is expected to emerge from a meeting with National soon, as Government-forming talks continue. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse...
Rapata Wiri: Te Reo Māori academic labels the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's reduced use of Te Reo 'deeply disappointing'
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Māori academic says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reducing Te Reo usage is deeply disappointing. Stuff reports the Ministry has removed Māori fr...
Niall Robertson: Public Transport Users Association Chair says other options need to be in place as Auckland Council works on congestion charges
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has endorsed having a team work on timed congestion charges. Mayor Wayne Brown wants to have...
Justine Mahon: St Cuthbert's College principal on the controversial proposed science curriculum being placed on hold
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The implementation of a controversial new science curriculum has come to a halt- both delighting and frustrating educators. A leaked early version of ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why is MFAT ramping down its use of Te Reo Māori?
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Probably the most interesting development of the day kind of related to the coalition negations is the fact that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and T...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Suella Braverman's open letter to Rishi Sunak
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has hit back with a 'scathing' open letter to Rishi Sunak. Braverman was recently sacked after she accu...
The Huddle: Is there hope of progress on coalition negotiations?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Business Mentors Chief Executive Sarah Trotman and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on electronic card spending declining significantly in October
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electronic card spending data recorded the first significant drop since mid-2022 this October. Spending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compare...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the increased market confidence in New Zealand
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latest data shows market confidence has returned to New Zealand. Stats NZ's monthly price report showed airfares, petrol and food prices were down acr...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor says the incoming Government will have to contend with a billion-dollar hole created by ETS auction
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incoming Government is expected to contend with a billion-dollar hole in its books created by the upcoming ETS auction. The final auction of uni...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on all three sides of the incoming coalition Government meeting for the first time in Auckland
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All sides of the soon-to-be Government want talks completed as soon as possible. David Seymour, Winston Peters and Chris Luxon sat down together this ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on US President Joe Biden meeting with Xi Jinping at APEC
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden hopes to put the shaky US-China relationship in a better place at APEC. The summit for Pacific Rim leaders will include a highly a...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the widespread reaction to Wayne Barnes' new autobiography
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weeks on from a controversial Rugby World Cup final, just-retired referee Wayne Barnes has released a new autobiography. ‘Throwing the Book’ exami...
Rachelle Bland: financial adviser on the Financial Markets Authority facing backlash over Fraud Awareness Week video campaign
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has pulled a controversial video campaign accused of mocking fraud victims. As part of Fraud Awareness Week, the...
Peter McGlashan: former Black Cap ahead of tonight's first semifinal at the Cricket World Cup
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's hard road to the Cricket World Cup final will become impossible if they don't hold their chances. The Black Caps will face off against h...
Simon Eccleshall: Doctors Without Borders Head of Programs expresses outrage as Israeli military forces raid Gaza hospital
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors Without Borders is outraged patients and medical staff are being put in harm's way, as Israeli military forces raid a hospital in Gaza. Israel...
Paul Spoonley: demographer on the record net migration loss of New Zealand citizens leaving the country
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's migration has hit record levels, as Kiwis flock overseas. The year to September had a historic net loss of 44,700 citizens. Overall annu...
Ben Thomas: political commentator says leaks are rife from post-election coalition talks
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A political commentator says leaks from post-election talks are rife this year. The leaders of National, ACT and New Zealand First have now all sat ar...
Sir John Kirwan: former All Black weighs in on Wayne Barnes' controversial autobiography
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from hanging up the whistle after last month's Rugby World Cup final, referee Wayne Barnes detailed the trials and tribulations of officiating a...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Stonewalling the cops should be a crime
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time that we stop making excuses for why we can’t make it a crime to stonewall the cops. And instead just do the right thing and make it a cr...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the widespread reaction to David Cameron's return to Parliament
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Cameron has been named the UK's new Foreign Minister. It comes seven years after he quit as PM over the outcome of his Brexit referendum. Camero...
The Huddle: Do we know what's going on with the coalition talks?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issu...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on inflation in Australia remaining stubbornly high
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alarm bells are being raised over in Australia, as economists warn the risk of inflation lingering is increasing. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on economists expressing concern about the implications of lower export prices on the provinces
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists fear the primary sector is likely to struggle from lower export prices during the economic downturn. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Ki...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor issues words of warning for people hoping National will be better for businesses
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has issued words of caution for anyone expecting the incoming Government will be easier on businesses. BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie says...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters' absence from Wellington coalition discussions
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand First's caucus met today in Wellington- but the Party's leader was noticeably absent. None of the newly elected MPs explained where Winsto...
Karen Rutherford: Newshub reporter with the latest developments in the ongoing Tom Phillips investigation
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yet more new developments in the case of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips, who vanished in 2021 with his 3 children. A Newshub report revealed a former ...
Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillor on Tory Whanau's council leak investigation dredging up 'insufficient evidence'
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An investigation into alleged confidentiality breaches at Wellington City Council hasn't been able to find the leaker. Lawyer Linda Clark has been loo...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor hopeful the incoming Government will support plans for congestion charging
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's mayor says he wants congestion charging in place as soon as possible. The council's transport and infrastructure committee is due to consid...
Sir Lockwood Smith: former Kiwi High Commissioner to the UK on David Cameron being appointed as Foreign Secretary
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suggestions the shock appointment of a controversial former UK PM as Foreign Secretary aims to save the Conservatives' sinking ship. David Cameron wil...
Richard Burke: LeaderBrand CEO on fruit and vegetables contributing to significant fall in food prices
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fruit, vegetables and similar household staples were the largest contributor to a monthly fall in food prices. Stats NZ says prices were 6.3 percent h...
David Seymour: ACT leader says a referendum on Treaty principles is up for negotiation
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour says a referendum on Treaty principles is still on the negotiating table. ACT signalled the policy would be a priority in post-election ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on tens of thousands of Australians gathering for Israel-Gaza rallies
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Separate events were held across Australia over the weekend, as tens of thousands called for a solution to the Israel-Gaza conflict. These events call...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby conceding All Blacks' disallowed try should have stood
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another 'what if' incident for Kiwi rugby fans, as World Rugby privately acknowledges Aaron Smith’s disallowed try should have stood. World Rugby's ...
Andrew Saunders: Acting Detective Inspector urges people to report further sightings of missing Marokopa man and his three children
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A renewed plea for information about missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. A red farm-style quad bike with no registration was rep...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We've definitely learned that the TMO needs to change
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is going to make the Rugby World Cup pain worse, isn't it? Apparently World Rugby has privately conceded that the disallowed Aaron Smith try in t...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the fallout from the pro-Palestinian rally in London
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
London police estimate there were over 300,000 gathered at a pro-Palestinian rally in London calling for a Gaza ceasefire. This weekend's rally marked...
The Huddle: Does National need extra time to establish a coalition Government?
13 Nov 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 Chris Luxon potentially missing APEC
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon says coalition talks will probably prevent him from attending this week's APEC leaders' meeting in San Fransisco. The summit for Pac...
Jason Walls: ZB's political editor on National's tax plan causing tension in Government negotiations
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sticking points in National's tax plan seem be causing friction in Government negotiations. New Zealand First's Shane Jones told media today his party...
Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on Henry Nicholls being cleared of ball-tampering allegations in Plunket Shield match
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Nicholls has been cleared by independent commissioners of ball tampering allegations during day three of Canterbury's Plunket Shield match again...
Brianne West: Ethique founder launches new start-up designed to cut down on single-use plastic bottle waste
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The brains behind New Zealand's largest regenerative beauty brand has her eyes on a new sustainable venture. Brianne West plans to reduce the use of s...
Yani Johanson: Christchurch City Councillor on mayor Phil Mauger reaching out to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has reached out to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. In a letter written to the President of the global network Mayors For ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister-elect says her party is progressing with negotiations with ACT and NZ First
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Nicola Willis is defending Luxon as he extends post-election coalition talks. Luxon has begun another week of discussions with coalition pa...
Jo Wilton: Waka Kotahi Regional Manager on State Highway 25A opening three months earlier than planned
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Coromandel's State Highway 25A's fix has come in ahead of time and under cost. The road between between Kōpū and Hikuai was cut in two by Cyclo...
Peter Dunne: former MP and political commentator says the extended coalition negotiations reflect badly on Chris Luxon
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Minister says the continuing Government negotiations are starting to look bad for Chris Luxon. Another week of talks has begun, and the Prime...
Antonia Watson: ANZ chief executive defends $2 billion cash net profit amid current economic climate
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ's CEO is defending its cash net profit, at a time where households struggle with the cost of living. The country's largest bank has reported a 10 ...
Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University researcher responds to OECD report claiming New Zealand among world's highest vaping nations
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland University researcher has raised concerns over the nation's vaping rates. OECD data shows New Zealand has the second-highest number of peo...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on port operator DP World Australia gradually recovering from cyber attack
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flow-on effects from a cyber attack are affecting Australia's second-largest port operator. DP World Australia, which is responsible for 40 percent of...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coalition talks are hurting Luxon's reputation
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's starting to get a bit awkward with how long these coalition negotiations are taking, especially now that Chris Luxon’s warned us we might not g...
Gail Downey: UK correspondent on calls for Suella Braverman to resign after criticising police
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls are growing for the Home Secretary Suella Braverman to resign after she wrote an article attacking the police in London over the decision to all...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Xi Jinping potentially attending APEC
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Officially we don't know yet whether Xi Jinping will be at APEC in San Francisco next week, but it does look very likely? If he comes, will he meet wi...
Trent Boult: Black Caps bowler on their victory over Sri Lanka and semi final against India
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Blackcaps are on the verge of yet another world cup semi-final after a convincing five wicket win against Sri Lanka. Meaning that Pakistan need...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on Fonterra's new climate plan
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's new climate plan has been welcomed by Federated Farmers and climate researchers The company pledged to reduce farm emissions by 30% by 2...
Jason Walls: ZB's Political Editor on the week that was
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader and outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was re-elected as leader. Was he really only the valid option?Where do coalition negotiations ...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Investment Funds CEO on divesting from Israeli banks
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwisaver provider Simplicity has announced it will immediately sell off its shares in three Israeli banks in response to the conflict in Gaza. S...