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The Sports Huddle: How toxic is Eddie Jones?

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight in The Sports Huddle, ZB's Andrew Alderson and sports journalist Lavina Good joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- ...

Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on progress in the three-way coalition talks

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters and his team have left the capital, after a whirlwind of talks with Act and National.  Newstalk ZB understands New Zealand First's lea...

Ellen Rykers: Forest and Bird communications advisor on the influx of votes for the Bird of the Century competition

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bird of the Century winner announcement will now be delayed by two days following an influx of hundreds of thousands of votes thanks to British co...

Melissa Nightingale: Herald reporter on updates in the Ruthless Empire murder case

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Police investigating the murder of baby Ruthless Empire believe that crucial evidence was disposed of - and have revealed more details surrounding the...

David Seymour: Act Party leader on his ten minute meeting with Winston Peters

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Act's leader says a strong relationship with Winston Peters is important, as Government-forming talks continue. David Seymour and the New Zealand Firs...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on a four hour military pause in Gaza

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Whitehouse says Israel has agreed to four-hour military pauses in Gaza. This comes after a lot of pressure from the US on Israel.  Meanwhile, the...

Jason Pine: ZB Weekend Sport host on ball tampering accusations made against Henry Nicholls

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Black Caps batsman Henry Nicholls reported by match umpires for alleged ball tampering in Plunket Shield match. Meanwhile, the Black Caps are all but ...

Catherine Laws: Avonside Girls’ High School principal on online NCEA exam failures

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Disappointment with NZQA after major disruptions for Year 11 students sitting an online exam. More than 20,000 tried to sit the NCEA Level 1 English e...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The head of the Electoral Commission needs to go

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t Karl Le Quesne the guy who runs the Electoral Commission.   He seems like a serious sort of man who takes his job seriously which is the k...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Boris Johnson claiming the Tories are 'drifting to defeat' under Rishi Sunak

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Johnson warned that the Tories were 'drifting to defeat' under Rishi Sunak's leadership. The former Prime Minister claimed Sunak was offering vo...

The Huddle: Did Winston Peters seem impatient at today's press conference?

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and BRG director Georgina Stylianou joined in on a discussion about the following issu...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra aiming to reduce on-farm emissions by 30 percent in new scheme

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Industry experts are 'cautiously optimistic' about Fonterra's plan to reduce on-farm emissions by 30 percent by 2030. The dairy co-op has promised to ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the proposed Foodstuffs merger creating more pressure for the Commerce Commission

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More eyes are on the Commerce Commission, as Foodstuffs seeks their approval for a merger. The retail giant hopes to merge its North Island and South ...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Electoral Commission revealing 15 voting places reported data entry errors

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fifteen voting places have been found to have data entry errors causing changes for electorate candidate results. The Electoral Commission has just re...

Simon Eriksen: former Supie creditor on the company's creditors voting in favour of liquidation

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creditors of failed online grocery business Supie today voted in favour of liquidation at a watershed meeting. A report from BusinessDesk counted 14 p...

Don Braid: Mainfreight CEO on the company's profits plunging 42 percent

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global logistics company Mainfreight has reported a significant slump in net profit and revenue. Their result shows profits declined 42 percent, to $1...

Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer apologises for multiple data entry errors revealed in Herald investigation

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The head of the under-pressure Electoral Commission has apologised once again, for yet another voting day error. Earlier this week, the Herald reveale...

Charlotte Rutherford: Fonterra Director of Sustainability on the company launching a new emissions reduction scheme

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra says their emissions reduction scheme will work for the benefit of its farmers. The dairying giant plans to slash on-farm greenhouse gases 30...

David Hughes: Pharmac Chief Medical Officer on the company rethinking decision to end Palivizumab funding

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmac is reconsidering whether or not it will continue to fund the RSV drug Palivizumab. It planned to stop funding, but it's now rethinking that af...

Brent Eccles: Promoters Association President on Frontier Touring releasing additional tickets to Taylor Swift's Australian shows with partially-obstructed viewing

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An obscured view might be just the ticket for some Taylor Swift fans. Frontier Touring is releasing additional tickets to her Melbourne and Sydney sho...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the aftermath of the region's nationwide Optus outage

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Government's launching a review into the nationwide Optus outage affecting millions. Customers started to report an inability to access...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the squads named for the upcoming Super Rugby season

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

11 new faces feature in the Moana Pasifika squad for the next Super Rugby Pacific season. They include English lock Tom Savage, who has earned 179 cap...

Sam Rubin: KTLA entertainment correspondent on the SAG-AFTRA actors' union reaching an agreement with Hollywood

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Actors are likely to get back in front of the cameras as early as tomorrow, with the SAG-AFTRA actors' union reaching a tentative agreement with Holly...

Gail Downey: UK correspondent on King Charles delivering his first King's Speech on the throne and opening Parliament

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

King Charles III delivered the British government's agenda for the first time on the throne. The monarch laid out the Government's plans to tackle cri...

The Huddle: Could this Electoral Commission mistake create a political crisis in confidence?

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke partners joined in on a discussion about the...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist explains what a three-way coalition could mean for future economic policies

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Economists are wracking their brains over how negotiations are set to shape the incoming Government's economic polices. ANZ's latest economic outlook ...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Sky indicating it had terminated takeover discussions with a bidder

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sky TV has terminated discussions about a potential takeover with an unnamed third party. Last month, the company reportedly received an expression of...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on lobbyists working to prevent the incoming Government from taxing commercial and industrial building owners

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lobbying efforts are already underway to prevent the incoming Government from implementing a new tax on commercial and industrial building owners. Nat...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on NZ First and ACT making first contact since the election

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand First and ACT have made their first contact in coalition negotiations since the election wrapped up. ACT’s chief of staff Andrew Ketels ...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the widespread pharmaceutical shortage impacting the region

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The US is experiencing a shortage of essential over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications. A dwindling supply of ADHD, cancer and diabetes me...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby utilising smart mouthguard technology from January 1

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World Rugby is set to implement smart mouthguard technology to detect head injuries suffered on the field. From January 1, these mouthguards will be m...

Isaac Davison: NZ Herald reporter on Auckland University management feeling uncomfortable with Dr Siouxsie Wiles’ 'celebrity' status during Covid

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some University of Auckland managers were uncomfortable with Dr Siouxsie Wiles’ 'celebrity' status during Covid-19 and gave her the nickname 'Brand ...

Ethan Reille: 19-year-old Waitaki Labour candidate on the abuse and threats he experienced while campaigning

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 19-year-old Waitaki candidate has spoken out about the abuse he faced on the campaign trail. Ethan Reille says he went through a 'daunting' experien...

Carol Wham: Massey University professor unsurprised to see most school canteen offerings don't meet Ministry of Health guidelines

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A healthy lunch seems to be hard to find at school canteens. Researchers reviewed food in more than 120 primary school tuck shops- assigning green, am...

Juliet Moses: Jewish Council spokesperson fears threats and antisemitism are on the rise in New Zealand

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A spokesperson for New Zealand's Jewish community says antisemitism is rising. The fence of an Auckland Jewish community centre was graffitied overnig...

Graeme Edgeler: electoral law expert says the Electoral Commission's vote counting errors could have been easily avoided

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An electoral law expert says a vote counting error could have been easily avoided. The Electoral Commission is conducting a full check, after results ...

Shaun Clousten: Logan Brown chef on the 'tough' financial climate impacting Wellington hospitality scene

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Wellington chef says it hurts to see high profile local restaurants closing. In the past fortnight, Field and Green and Shepherd have announced they...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We don't need Chlöe Swarbrick creating fear among Jewish and Palestinian communities

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not about to tell Chlöe Swarbrick that she shouldn't have used that phrase. Right-minded people don't make a habit of policing what people say, I...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Harry and Meghan missing King Charles III's 75th birthday

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harry and Meghan were the subject of another royal family controversy, over claims they snubbed King Charles. The monarch is celebrating his 75th birt...

The Huddle: Is Chris Hipkins the best choice for Labour's political future?

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following is...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on John Key being brought into negotiations between Zespri and Chinese officials

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prime Minister John Key is taking Zespri's kiwifruit fight straight to top Chinese politicians. Zespri filed a civil case in China's Intellectu...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on National's proposed pre-Christmas mini-budget

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time is running out for National's proposed pre-Christmas mini-budget. Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon and his new Finance Minister Nicola Willis pro...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the company merging its North Island and South Island co-operatives

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Foodstuffs is set to apply to the Commerce Commission to merge its North Island and South Island co-operatives into one national business. The company...

Janelle Romanchuk: University of Otago research scientist on the world's first study examining the impact of rugby head collisions

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New research on concussions has shed light on how rugby head collisions affect community players. The collaborative study includes research by Otago U...

Chlöe Swarbrick: Auckland Green MP condemns anti-Semitism and Islamophobia amidst controversial 'river to the sea' chant

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chlöe Swarbrick says it's abhorrent to suggest she supports the destruction of Israel. The Green MP is under fire for chanting 'from the river to th...

Iain Lees-Galloway: former Cabinet Minister says Labour made the right choice in re-selecting Chris Hipkins as leader

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former Labour Minister says the Party's Caucus has made the right move in re-selecting Chris Hipkins as its leader this morning. Hipkins says he pla...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins winning confidence vote and staying on as Labour leader

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins has survived as Labour leader, after securing the confidence of his Caucus in a vote this morning. Carmel Sepuloni was unanimously voted...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia hiking the OCR up by 25 basis points to 4.35 percent

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Reserve Bank is taking a crack at inflation - lifting the country's cash rate for the first time since June. It's up 25 basis points to 4....

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Cane being suspended for two matches following World Cup red card

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been suspended for two matches following his high tackle at the Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks captain was the first ...

Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent ahead of the 2023 Melbourne Cup

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The race that stops two nations kicks off in about half in hour. About 80,000 punters will be track side at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup, with 23 ...

Gail Downey: UK correspondent on King Charles delivering his inaugural King’s Speech

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes are on the UK, as King Charles III is set to deliver the first inaugural King’s Speech in 70 years. The ruler is expected to cover the UK's...

The Huddle: Do Luxon, Peters and Seymour hold equal power in negations?

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, former National press secretary Ben Thomas and former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the foll...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the ongoing coalition negotiations between National, ACT and NZ First

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The next phase of establishing a new Government is set to begin, as all the final ballots have been counted. National is in talks with ACT and New Zea...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting China to strengthen trade relations

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian Prime Minister to visit China in seven years- touching down in Shanghai yesterday. He's trying to imp...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Rachin Ravindra's breakout success in the Cricket World Cup

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Black Cap run machine Rachin Ravindra may be the breakout star of the Cricket World Cup but he's keeping his feet firmly on the ground. The 23-year-ol...

Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the company reporting a lower-than-expected $963 million dollar net profit

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac's CEO has identified a range of reasons for its fall in profits. The bank had a $963 million net profit for the year to September, down seven ...

Nicola Willis: National Party deputy leader refuses to comment on the ongoing coalition negotiations

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister-in-waiting is letting nothing slip on coalition negotiations. National is in talks with ACT and New Zealand First, after special ...

Kate Russell: Christchurch local expresses concern with woman feeding cats harmful food and making them sick

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Concerned Christchurch residents have been monitoring a woman with a reported history of harming local cats. A 400-strong Facebook community dubbed th...

Emilia Wickstead: Kiwi fashion designer on designing Air New Zealand’s cabin and ground crew uniforms

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

She's dressed royals, A-list stars and even Prime Ministers- and now Emilia Wickstead's designs will be part of Air New Zealand's uniform refresh. The...

Chris Finlayson: Former National MP says there's a case for looking at the Treaty of Waitangi Act

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon has shot down ACT's wish for a Treaty referendum, but there's suggestions there could be a consolation prize. The Prime Minister-elect say...

Katie Wesney: Enable.Me financial adviser responds to report claiming the average Auckland house deposit could reach $1 million by 2045

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A report has suggested the average Auckland house deposit could reach $1 million by 2045. The report was shared exclusively with One News. Enable.Me f...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor says Labour MPs are unlikely to oppose Hipkins staying on as the party's leader

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour MPs are not expected to oppose Chris Hipkins staying as party leader when they meet tomorrow. It'll be the first catch up since Friday's full e...

Isaac Davison: NZ Herald reporter says Siouxsie Wiles and colleagues counted 60 emails and 7 meetings before the university responded to harassment claims

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

High-profile scientist Siouxsie Wiles left a courtroom in tears after recounting a threat made against her on Christmas Eve. She's taking legal action...

Andrew Dickens: Don't underestimate Winston Peters in coalition talks

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, thanks to MMP, we're back in a state of suspension and waiting for the conclusion of coalition talks. Which for all the parties' claims- a...

Luke Ronchi: Black Caps batting coach previews do-or-die Cricket World Cup clash with Pakistan

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps are approaching the pointy end of the Cricket World Cup group stage. New Zealand is hanging on to fourth in the group stage table, ahea...

Gail Downey: Elon Musk and Britain’s PM Rishi Sunak discuss AI’s risks and rewards

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk declared artificial intelligence “one of the most disruptive forces in history” in a sit down conversation with British Prime Minister R...

Peter Lewis: White House planning for Biden-Xi meeting this month

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House said, sharing an agreement in principle has been reached o...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on what a National-ACT-NZ First coalition means for businesses

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The special votes are in and officially point to a National-ACT-NZ First coalition. They all ran on a similar election promise of turning the country ...

Nathan Currie: Melbourne journalist on mushroom cook Erin Patterson facing murder and attempted murder charges

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australian mushroom cook Erin Patterson appeared in court today facing two charges of attempted murder and three of murder. A brief hearing was held a...

The Huddle: Special votes confirm National and ACT have to work with Winston Peters

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle - Three's Patrick Gower and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - ...

Ruth Money: Victims advocate on Corrections knowing New Windsor dairy stabber took ankle bracelet off and didn't tell Police

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Corrections has admitted it was alerted when New Windsor dairy stabber Mitchell Lam's ankle bracelet went offline an hour and a half before the attack...

Rachel Boyack: Labour MP says she's delighted with Nelson win, expects a recount to happen quickly

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's Rachel Boyack says she's delighted with the final count result for her Nelson seat, but acknowledges it’s a small margin.  On the official...

Chris Bishop: National campaign chair says coalition talks positive, second election not a possibility

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's campaign chair has clarified his earlier warnings of a second election.   The final vote count reveals National's dropped two seats to 48,...

Joanna Jones: Ultra Beatles fan reviews new Beatles song 'Now and Then'

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Beatles have released what they say is their very last song ever that’s been 45 years in the making.  ‘Now and Then’ is a cassette track th...

Jason Walls: Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promises Labour will be ‘formidable opposition’

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour will be a “formidable opposition” as they work to “win back the confidence of more New Zealanders” over the next term, leader Chris Hip...

Dan Mitchinson: Emails contradict Eric Trump’s evidence he was unaware of father’s financial statements

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Trump, one of two sons entrusted to run Donald Trump’s real estate empire, today swore he was never involved with or aware of financial stateme...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Wayne Barnes retiring from international rugby refereeing

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

International rugby's most experienced referee Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement after 111 tests. His retirement comes just days after the Rug...

David Seymour: ACT leader says he and Winston Peters will need to put aside their differences

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour says he's confident he will be able to work alongside Winston Peters.   The final Special Votes count has confirmed National and ACT wi...

Andrew Dickens: Here comes the three-ring circus coalition

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last Monday when I was hosting afternoon talkback I got a pithy little text that said "We've got rid of the clownshow and here comes the 3-ring circus...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the Beatles' final song 'Now and Then' being released tomorrow

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After years in the making, the Beatles are set to release their musical farewell to the world. 'Now and Then' features all four members on the track, ...

The Huddle: Can Erin Patterson get a fair trial?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle- Sam Johnson, Projects Director at Still and Capital director Neale Jones joined in on a discussion about the following issues o...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager recaps the results of US quarterly result season

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The economic outlook in the United States is looking up. GDP in America has increased at an annual rate of 4.9 percent in the third quarter in 2023, a...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on shareholder confidence in New Zealand's primary sector falling to an eight-year low

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shareholder confidence in New Zealand's primary sector listed companies has fallen to an eight-year low and dropped 22 percent on the 10 months since ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the incoming Government's plan for the economy

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The incoming National-led Government will soon have to make headway on their plans for the economy. The sector has already reported increased confiden...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor ahead of Friday's highly-anticipated special votes result

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The nervous wait is almost over for a number of MPs on the cusp of losing their spot in Parliament. The much-anticipated final results - including spe...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the wildfires tearing through Queensland and destroying over 60 homes

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands of hectares of pasture have been burned up, as wildfires tear through Queensland. Conditions have ease...

Lauraine Jacobs: NZ Listener food columnist weighs in on the debate of whether or not children should be excluded from dinner parties

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A New York Times piece explored the age-old conundrum- should children be excluded from dinner parties? A child-free couple were eager to spend time w...

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency managing director on their latest report stating more business failures are on the horizon

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A wave of business failings is expected on the horizon. BWA Insolvency's latest report shows 20 percent more business fell in the third quarter of 202...

Angus Brown: Ārepa co-founder and co-chief executive on the company being forced to confirm it's made 'unsubstantiated' claims about the drink's abilities

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A New Zealand-made drink company has been forced to publish a notice saying it's made some 'unsubstantiated' claims. Ārepa calls its product a 'brain...

Andrew McFarlane: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson being arrested over the fatal mushroom lunch she prepared

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Australian media contingent's waiting outside a police station in a small Victorian town - hoping a woman at the centre of a fatal mushroom lunch w...

Sam Sherwood: NZ Herald reporter on Storm Angel Wall speaking out and denying her involvement in baby Ruthless-Empire's death

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The mother of baby Ruthless-Empire - whose death is being investigated by police - has spoken out. Storm Angel Wall has told our newsroom after being ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps facing third straight World Cup defeat following South Africa loss

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps deny their fielding standards are slipping after slumping to a third straight defeat at the Cricket World Cup. They've been trounced by...

Patrick Gale: Rangitoto College Principal on the school's roll expanding more than predicted in the past year

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Extra students are pressuring the roll, resources and planning at New Zealand's biggest school. Education Ministry data shows student rolls grew by ne...

Andrew Dickens: I don't have a problem with how long it's taken to confirm this election result

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This time tomorrow, we will know exactly what we voted for on the 14th of October. The release of the final voting figures will indicate exactly how m...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK's Covid inquiry revealing Boris Johnson believed Covid was nature's way of dealing with old people

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing inquiry into the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is still underway, and damning allegations have surfaced. Records kept by former c...

The Huddle: Was Chris Bishop out of line with his comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict?

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following...

Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on New Zealand's sharemarket declining

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's sharemarket is in a steady decline, having dropped 20 percent from its January 2021 peak. The selloffs are accelerated, with a reported ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank warning more people will default on their mortgage payments

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank warns that mortgage stress is set to increase, with more households expected to default on payments. The banking regulator forecasts ...

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on National's Chris Bishop comparing Hamas' attacks to the Holocaust in an email

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon's attempted to rein in a top MP, after the leak of an email Chris Bishop sent a to a constituent, likening Hamas's attacks on Israel to th...

Adrian Nacey: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Community Education Manager on the new survey revealing a majority of Kiwis want fireworks banned

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As fireworks go up for sale ahead of Guy Fawkes Day, a survey has revealed a majority of Kiwis support a ban on their use. According to data released ...