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Episodes
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the construction comapines behind Transmission Gully project suing Waka Kotahi
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The construction companies behind Transmission Gully are suing Waka Kotahi over the roading project, which remains unfinished. While the road is open,...
Nathan Wallis: Parenting commentator addresses Ōamaru school barring students from contacting their parents after pupils and staff went missing on a school trip
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Oamaru school's under fire for barring students from calling their parents when a group of pupils and staff went missing on a camp. Two students an...
Mike Lee: Auckland University marketing professor says New World's pots and pans promo is letting customers down
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A marketing professor thinks New World's latest pots and pans promo let customers down. Customers have been collecting stickers to claim MasterChef br...
Bryan Betty: General Practice New Zealand Chair says overloaded primary healthcare system becoming a 'crisis' as more children hospitalised
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Chair of General Practice New Zealand says GP capacity issues are becoming a crisis. Te Whatu Ora Health NZ says an overloaded primary healthcare ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand's unemployment figure rising to 3.9 percent
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experts claim rising unemployment is necessary medicine to get inflation under control. Stats NZ says unemployment rose to 3.9 percent for the three m...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Nikki Haley gaining traction in US political poll
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley is gaining more traction in the polls, as Trump holds a steady lead. 53 percent of Republican voters overwhelmingly...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks returning to New Zealand after 10 weeks in Europe
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A deflated All Blacks cohort have come through the gates at Auckland Airport after returning home from the Rugby World Cup in France. The team's been ...
Helen Clark: former Prime Minister 'shocked' and 'devastated' as the conflict in Gaza escalates
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says she's shocked by Israel bombing a densely populated refugee camp in north Gaza. Israel has defended the strike,...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK Foreign Office officials wanting to ban Benjamin Netanyahu from key AI summit
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Foreign Office officials suggested rescinding Benjamin Netanyahu's invitation to a hotly-anticipated AI summit in Bletchley Park. World leaders, ex...
The Huddle: How much influence do pre-election polls have?
31 Oct 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...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on inflation and inward migration creating economic shocks for Australia
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists across the Tasman have noticed Australia is battling two significant economic shocks at once. Stubbornly high interest rates offset by an i...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor addresses the possibility that more businesses may collapse in the coming years
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The recent collapse of two high-profile Kiwi startups has raised questions about an incoming downturn for businesses and employment. Online grocery re...
Heather Roy: Former ACT MP calls for political polls to be banned once voting opens in an election campaign
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former ACT MP suggests political polls should be banned once voting opens up during an election campaign. Heather Roy argues that polls have the pot...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Te Pati Maori calling for the Government to expel the US ambassador over the country's role in the ongoing Gaza conflict
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Pati Maori is calling on the Government to expel the US ambassador for their country's role in the conflict in Gaza. The Party made the same demand...
Simon Eriksen: Neat Meat managing director on the company offering former Supie employees potential employment
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One meat supplier is offering a lifeline to Supie's displaced former employees. The grocery start-up was placed into voluntary administration, leaving...
Peter FitzSimons: rugby writer and former Wallaby on Eddie Jones walking away from coaching Australia's national team
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of rumours and speculation, Eddie Jones has finally walked away from coaching the Wallabies. Rugby Australia announced his resignation ear...
Dr Richard Sullivan: Interim chief clinical officer on preventable hospitalisations of children dramatically increasing
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitalisations of young children that could have been prevented with better primary care have dramatically risen. Te Whatu Ora data shows such preve...
Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer calls for prompt reform action from the Grocery Commissioner
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse says the Grocery Commissioner needs to chop-chop on reform. The retailer claimed an investigation into Sanitarium briefly stopping its s...
Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on Whakaari Management Limited being found guilty of health and safety charges following 2019 eruption
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of health and safety failings ahead of the island's 2019 eruption. 47 people were on Whakaari- 22 di...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the wildfires ravaging through Queensland- killing two and destroying fifty homes
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No relief yet from devastating bushfires in rural Queensland. More than 50 homes have been burnt down in Tara, about 300 kilometres west of Brisbane- ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Eddie Jones resigning as Wallabies coach
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The drawn out saga of Eddie Jones' exit as Wallabies coach is officially over. Rugby Australia have confirmed they've accepted Jones' resignation - ju...
Peter Whitcombe: Oranga Tamariki chief social worker says the agency is working to investigate solutions after new report revealed child death statistics
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oranga Tamariki's chief social worker says it's a complete tragedy every time a child dies. An agency source has told Stuff at least 57 children have ...
Jack Tame: Our new Grocery Commissioner needs to address the brutal, entrenched reality of the sector
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's only been in the job for a few weeks, but already the new Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden is dealing with the brutal, entrenched reality ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on former Prime Minister Boris Johnson signing on as a television presenter for GB News
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson's breaking into the broadcasting industry following his stint in politics. The former Prime Minister has signed on with right-wing chann...
The Huddle: Did TMOs go too far in the World Cup Final?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog founder and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about t...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the incoming National-led Government's plans for the Pacific Islands Forum and APEC
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incoming National-led Government is expected to step up for two key international summits. The Pacific Islands Forum and APEC are set to happen wi...
Lord Jonathan Sumption: Former UK Supreme Court Justice and free speech advocate adamant free speech is under threat in liberal democracies
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Noted historian and former Former UK Supreme Court Justice Lord Sumption is adamant free speech is under threat in liberal democracies. The Free Speec...
Bridget Romanes: Kiwi Launch Pad founder on receiving funding, mentorship and resourcing through Coralus
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seven rising female-led New Zealand businesses are set to receive funding, resources and mentorship from Coralus. Coralus, formerly known as SheEO, ha...
Nicola Willis: National deputy leader acknowledges New Zealanders are waiting on a new Government as special votes are counted
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's deputy leader won't put a timeframe on how quickly a new Government will form after the final results are in. The party holds the slimmest ...
Paul Allison: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator says it's hard to put the blame on officials following All Blacks World Cup defeat
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A World Cup final full of controversial calls ended in disappointment for New Zealand and elation for South Africa. The game saw four yellow cards dur...
Dr Elizabeth Aitken-Rose: Auckland University senior architecture lecturer urges Wellington Council to consider the heritage and future of the Town Hall
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A senior architecture lecturer says the future of Wellington's Town Hall should be considered - along with its heritage. Mayor Tory Whanau wants to co...
Sean Mandell: LA entertainment correspondent on the tributes flooding in for 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friends cast-mates haven't yet spoken publicly about the death of Matthew Perry, known to millions as Chandler Bing. The 54 year old was found dead ye...
Nick Hogendijk: supermarket analyst says Supie was struggling from day one before voluntary administration
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A promising challenger to the supermarket duopoly has dropped out of the race. Online grocer Supie has entered voluntary administration- owing an esti...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the nation's free trade deal with the EU collapsing
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's free trade deal with the EU has collapsed. Australian correspondent Oliver Petersen says negotiations had been going on for five years, bu...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters accusing media of having 'warped priorities'
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has accused the media of having warped priorities. Speaking to The Platform this morning, he took aim at the coverage New Zealand First...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks' World Cup final defeat by South Africa
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A hotly-anticipated final ended in disappointment for New Zealand, after the Springboks won the World Cup. The Springboks went scoreless in the second...
Chris Cahill: Police Association president on lucrative pay and housing packages luring New Zealand officers across the Tasman
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucrative pay and enticing housing packages are luring a number of Kiwi police officers across the ditch. Australian police figures show 77 officers a...
Gavin Grey: The last new Beatles song, 'Now And Then,' will be released next week
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release next week of what is ...
Peter Lewis: Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dead at 68 - state media
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, once seen as a reform-minded contender to the country’s top leadership role, died of a sudden heart attack early ...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on how Fletcher Building's AGM has been going
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes were on Fletcher Building and how shareholders would react at their AGM. Among the issues it’s dealt with recently include the Iplex pipes,...
Tim Brown: Wellington City Councillor on officials knowing the Town Hall budget would blowout six months before telling councillors
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council officials knew about the Town Hall budget blowout six months before councillors did. This week, the council voted to increase ...
Sports Huddle: Rugby World Cup final, Nations League, Black Caps vs Australia
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are just one win away from sporting immortality. After being largely written off after the opening defeat to France, all that stands in...
Sir Michael Jones: All Blacks legend ahead of the Rugby World Cup final
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Blacks coach John Hart thinks the Springboks have made a massive gamble with their 7-1 stacking of forwards on the bench. It was a tactic t...
Julyan Fallon: Sport Canterbury chief executive says Parakiore price blow-out is gobsmacking
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sport Canterbury has described Christchurch's new sport centre price blow-out as gob smacking. Contractor CPB has increased its claim by more than $20...
Jack Tame: External contractors won't fix Pharmac's culture problems
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmac’s board is backing the CEO and bringing in external contractors to help implement a plan to fix the organisation’s internal culture. I get...
Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners says Firearms Registry makes them a target
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners is hoping ACT can score them a win in coalition negotiations. Party leader David Seymour says he wants to get ...
Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Black captain on the All Blacks team for the Rugby World Cup final
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks have named a largely unchanged team for the Rugby World Cup final on Sunday. Brodie Retallick has been named to the starting XV in plac...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the latest between Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters' negotiations
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon may just be getting closer to a deal with Winston Peters. The Prime Minister-elect and wife Amanda have been over to Peters’ house...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the latest on the manhunt for Maine shooter
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than 24 hours on from the mass shooting in Maine, and the man allegedly responsible remains on the run. The shootings at a bowling alley and bar ...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the Springboks' 7-1 gamble for the Rugby World Cup final
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Springboks have taken a hefty gamble ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks. They've named a 7-1 split on the bench with more f...
Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa chair says Sarah Fitt and Pharmac board need to go
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmac's board has agreed to an action plan to improve the organisation's culture after inappropriate emails were sent about journalist Rachel Smalle...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK MP Peter Bone being suspended for harassment and misconduct towards member of staff
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Sunak is facing the prospect of a by-election after Tory MP Peter Bone was stood down for inappropriate behaviour. An investigation revealed Bon...
The Huddle: What is Winston Peters thinking?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, BRG director Georgina Stylianou and Business Mentors CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on new technology allowing farmers to measure methane coming from livestock
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi scientists have developed ground-breaking new technology that will allow farmers to measure methane emissions from cattle. Crown institute AgRese...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on innovation driving global economic growth
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation is a key driver of global economic growth- and it's moving faster than ever. Science, research, and technology have driven economic growth ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the key factors driving up living costs for Kiwi households
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation may be coming down- but three big influences have accelerated living costs for Kiwi households. The cost of living has gone up by 7.4 perc...
Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on Auckland Council voting against introducing Māori wards for the 2025 local elections
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council has voted down introducing Māori seats for the 2025 local body elections, after a tense debate today. Councillors voted 11 to 9 agai...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters posting misleading tweets about the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Growing calls for Winston Peters to apologise for his incorrect claims about the March 15 terror attacks. Peters said New Zealand only recently found ...
Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber CEO on Mount Maunganui residents and business owners voicing opposition to parking meters
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A council plan to set up more paid parking at one of New Zealand's hottest summer spots has been met with community backlash. Mount Maunganui was set ...
Jarrod Haar: Massey University Professor on the new study confirming one third of Kiwi workers have been the victims of workplace sexual harassment
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace sexual harassment is just as detrimental for employers, as it is for employees. A new study has found about a third of the New Zealand workf...
Abdur Razzaq Khan: Federation of Islamic Associations Chair tells Winston Peters now is not the time for political posturing
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Chairman of Federation of Islamic Associations says the Coronial inquest into March 15 is not the time for political posturing. Winston Peters is ...
Kevin Wu: Free Britney Movement leader 'proud' that the pop star's sharing her story in her memoir 'The Woman In Me'
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global superstar pop princess Britney Spears' just-released book is already set to become the highest selling celebrity memoir. Leaked chapters from '...
Sam Sherwood: NZ Herald senior crime reporter on the probe into Lower Hutt toddler death being upgraded to a homicide investigation
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police today confirmed they've launched a homicide investigation into the death of a Lower Hutt toddler. Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shephard ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Sydney water polo coach Lilie James being found dead at CBD school
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 21-year-old water polo instructor has been found dead at a prestigious Sydney CBD school, sparking a full-scale investigation. Lilie James was disco...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the ongoing manhunt for Maine mass shooter who killed 22 and injured 60
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the US, a manhunt is under way in Maine for a shooter who's killed 22 and injured about 60 in a Lewiston restaurant and bowling alley. Police say 4...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of Ian Foster naming his side to face the Springboks Rugby World Cup final
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Ian Foster is likely to make a couple of changes to his side to face the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup final. In which order lock...
Jack Tame: It speaks volumes that Winston refused to remove his demonstrably false statement
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want to start off by reading some Winston Peters quotes, straight from the source. "We waited until today to find out for the first time that the Pr...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Finland revealing one of their anchors ruptured the Baltic Sea gas pipeline
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finnish authorities have recently claimed that the rupture of a gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea may have been caused by an anchor dragging along the...
The Huddle: Would a new bylaw help fix downtown Auckland?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following i...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the New Zealand population growing by 2.1 percent in the year to June
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newly released provisional estimates from Stats NZ show the country has experience rapid population growth after two years of shrinkage. Auckland's po...
Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager explains how AI is impacting Microsoft and Google's results
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big tech companies are posting strong sales results this quarter- with AI aiding this economic turnaround. ChatGPT kicked off the recent AI wave, with...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ increasing their mortgage rates
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's largest bank, ANZ, has lifted their mortgage and deposit rates by as much as 30 basis points. As of today, the bank's six-month mortgage...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins calling for a humanitarian pause in the Middle East as conflict intensifies
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The outgoing Government has joined international calls for a humanitarian pause, as violence in Israel and Gaza escalates. Chris Hipkins, in consultat...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby creating a Nations League competition and expanding the World Cup to 24 teams from 2027
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World Rugby has approved several key changes and a new 12-strong biennial competition. The concept will start in 2026 and bring together the Six Natio...
Steven Joyce: former National MP on prospective Cabinet ministers selling off their shares after the election
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One prospective Cabinet minister appears to have learned from his predecessor's mistakes. Senior National MP Chris Bishop has sold his shares in Kiwi ...
Sir Bryan Williams: former All Black on what World Rugby's new tournament means for Tier Two nations
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Black Sir Bryan Williams is voicing concern over the future of the Rugby World Cup for Tier Two nations. World Rugby has announced an expan...
Mandy Lusk: Vivace co-owner among Auckland business owners calling for council action to address antisocial behaviour in the CBD
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland businesses have demanded more action on addressing antisocial behaviour in the city centre. They're calling to adjust a bylaw, which would gi...
Paul Buchanan: international relations and security expert on New Zealand calling for a 'humanitarian pause' to the Israel-Hamas conflict
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An international relations expert doesn't believe New Zealand was too slow to call for a pause to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Outgoing Prime Minister C...
Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor warns Town Hall renovation budget blowout will take a toll on other things
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington City Councillor says there are ramifications from the Town Hall renovation budget blowout. The council today voted to pay up to $147 mill...
Samantha Marsh: Auckland University health researcher says there's a strong case to be made for Meta fuelling youth mental health crisis
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dozens of US states are suing Meta and its Instagram platform, saying they've fuelled a youth mental health crisis. 33 states have filed a lawsuit in ...
Jack Tame: What are World Rugby's priorities here?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World Rugby has announced the details for its new men's competitions. 12 teams are going to compete in the new World League outside of the World Cup, ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Ministers calling for tougher police action after authorities failed to arrest man shouting 'jihad' at London pro-Palestine rally
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police will receive 'clarified' guidance on addressing hate crimes after chaos broke out at a pro-Palestine rally in London. A video of a man shouting...
The Huddle: Do the rugby rules need to be changed?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues o...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on new data showing the milk price cycle is on the way up
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New data indicates the milk price cycle may be picking up after an earlier downturn. The latest lift on October 17 saw prices move 4.3 percent, with m...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor addresses warnings from international credit ratings agencies
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two warnings from international credit ratings agencies have sparked concern amongst economists. S&P Global Ratings expressed concern with Nation...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt buying access to Donald Trump's inner circle
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newly released tapes revealed Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt used his wealth to build a relationship with Donald Trump. The recordings showed ...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on David Seymour suggesting coalition negations be made public
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister-elect's leaving the door open to revealing details of a coalition deal. Arrangements in 2017 weren't publicly released, because the...
Philip Duncan: WeatherWatch Head Analyst says the competition issue between NIWA and MetService has been dragged on for too long
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are being raised as to why competing weather forecasters NIWA and MetService don't work together in times of extreme weather events. MetServ...
Tim Grafton: Insurance Council Chief Executive says Kiwis need to stop building properties in 'dumb' places as climate change intensifies
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The outgoing head of New Zealand's Insurance Council has advised Kiwis to stop building in 'dumb' places. Tim Grafton has spent 11 years in the role a...
Ken Laban: Sky Sport commentator on Wayne Smith claiming the permissible tackle height would be brought down to belly-button level
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Wayne Smith, former All Blacks and Black Ferns coach, suspects new amendments will be made to rugby's laws. Speaking on the Between Two Beers podc...
Leah Lambart: Seek career coach explains why prospective employers frequently ghost jobseekers
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jobseekers being ghosted by prospective employers- are often down to the company itself. New Seek data shows 72 percent of Kiwi jobseekers don't hear ...
David Seymour: ACT leader in favour of releasing finalised coalition deal to the public
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour says he sees no reason why a potential coalition deal shouldn't be made public. Arrangements in 2017 weren't publicly released, when the...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald senior reporter on the beginning of the coronial investigation into the Christchurch mosque attacks
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A coronial hearing into the Christchurch Mosque attacks has begun, but it's not a question of who is to blame. Coroner Brigitte Windley is tasked with...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby launching a review into allegations made against Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (1)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World Rugby has launched a formal review into allegations made by England's Tom Curry over a racial slur in their World Cup semi-final loss to South A...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby launching a review into allegations made against Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World Rugby has launched a formal review into allegations made by England's Tom Curry over a racial slur in their World Cup semi-final loss to South A...
Deborah Manning: lawyer involved with Ahmed Zaoui case says subversion charges don't match international standards
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Democracy activist Ahmed Zaoui is facing a new legal battle- this time for his life. The former refugee to New Zealand was arrested after holding a po...
Gavin Grey: Labour overturns huge Conservative majorities in two local by-elections
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two by-elections have spelt bad news for the ruling Conservative Party ahead of the next general election. Mid Bedfordshire has elected its first Labo...
Peter Lewis: Xi promises open markets and billions in new investments for 'Belt and Road' projects
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised foreign companies greater access to China’s huge market and more than $100 billion in new financing for other ...
Rod Oram: Business commentator previews Fletcher's expectedly tense AGM next week
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher has its AGM next Friday, but it’s expecting a tough time from the shareholders. It’s expected the Iplex pipes drama will be a hot topic, ...
Mike Knowles: Council of Cargo Owners chair on wanting Ports of Auckland to lift its productivity as much as its user prices
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exporters and importers are calling on Ports of Auckland to lift its efficiency and productivity by at least as much as they’re hiking their user pr...