Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Sports Huddle: All Blacks vs Los Pumas, Ranfurly Shield, Black Caps vs India
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks aren’t taking their Rugby World Cup semi-final opponents lightly at all. Despite having the easier opponent on paper, Los Pumas have ...
Frankie Deges: Argentina rugby journalist previews Los Pumas' chances against the All Blacks
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are one win away from their fifth Rugby World Cup final – but they’ll have to get past Argentina. Los Pumas have beaten the All Bla...
Steve Piper: CoKids Daycare group member says lack of communication over cycleway has been stressful
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington day care centre says its frustrated parents will have to park 50 meters away to drop off their kids while a cycleway is installed. CoKids...
Naveen Kozhuppakalam: TAIC investigator says they want to see more proactive safety assurance processes in stevedoring
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission wants good safety assurance processes in the stevedoring industry. The watchdog has identified serious...
Mils Muliaina: Former All Black previews the All Blacks' semi-final clash with Argentina
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are eyeing up a fifth Rugby World Cup final, as they look to take on Argentina tomorrow morning. Coach Ian Foster says they aren’t lo...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on Labour sitting out Port Waikato by-election
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Candidates for the Port Waikato by-election have closed, but Labour has chosen to sit this one out. Labour Party President Jill Day says it's an "unwi...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk hosts previews the All Blacks' World Cup semifinal vs Argentina
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks have a chance to make their fifth Rugby World Cup final, but they have to get past Argentina first. However, with two wins over the All...
Dan Mitchinson: Sidney Powell pleads guilty in case over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s Georgia loss and gets probation
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges on Thursday over efforts to overturn former US President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 el...
Jeff Mason: Reuters White House correspondent says Biden's speech was to rally support for $100 billion for Israel and Ukraine
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A White House correspondent says US President Joe Biden will likely ask for roughly $100 billion dollars to boost aid to Israel and Ukraine. Biden spo...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak arriving in Israel for meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has touched down to meet with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other leaders. Sunak is also expected to vi...
The Huddle: Should Reading Cinema be able to fund their own renovations?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Ben Thomas from Capital joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Is...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the US experiencing rapid economic growth
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US has surprised economists by reporting more rapid economic growth. The net worth of the typical US household grew at the fastest pace in more th...
Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the Hawke's Bay A & P Show celebrating its 160th anniversary
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 160th annual Hawke's Bay A & P Show is underway at the Tomoana Showgrounds in Hastings. The event has undergone several key changes, including...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's economy experiencing promised 'soft landing'
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Speculation hints that the post-pandemic imbalances in the economy could be working themselves out. Since mid-September, the economic numbers have sta...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon planning to scrap Light Rail
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon has confirmed his National-led government isn't keen on Auckland's Light Rail project. The incoming Prime Minister labelled the project a ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's High Court ruling out Victoria's EV tax
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's High Court has struck down Victoria's tax on electric vehicles, in a move labelled 'contentious'. Victoria had previously established a di...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Mark Telea returning to the All Blacks after protocol breach
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks have welcomed protocol-breacher Mark Telea back into the fold ahead of their World Cup semi-final. Coach Ian Foster unveiled two key ch...
John Battersby: Massey University security expert on the growing fears and warnings surrounding Chinese espionage
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A word of caution from the Five Eyes leaders, as they detail fears of cyber espionage. The head of MI5 revealed more than 20,000 Brits have been appro...
Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor defends stance on commercially-sensitive Reading Cinema deal
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington City Councillor is defending his comments on a commercially-sensitive Council deal. The Post reports Council is looking to buy the site w...
Kirsten Wise: Napier mayor defends controversial proposal to restrict residential fence heights in the region
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy over a proposal to restrict residential fence heights in Napier. The City Council's proposed District Plan includes suggesting limits as l...
Stephen Hoadley: Auckland University international relations expert says Biden's plan for humanitarian aid won't be enough for impacted Palestinians
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An international relations expert warns 20 trucks of humanitarian aid won't be much help for stricken Palestinians. The US President has helped secure...
Stephen Drummond: father of Washdyke, Timaru car crash victim speaks out following release of driver responsible
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The father of one of five teens killed in a crash near Timaru, at Washdyke, has spoken about the driver responsible. Tyreese Fleming, now 21, was on a...
Denis O'Reilly: former Black Power member welcomes proposed National approach to gangs
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could National's approach to gangs bring needed change? A Mongrel Mob president has claimed the party's gang policy would breach human rights. It incl...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The most bizarre story happening at council level
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You want an example of bizarre stuff happening at council level? Take a look at the Reading Cinema deal Wellington City Council is trying to sti...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on MI5 issuing warning about 'epic scale' of Chinese espionage in the UK
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The head of MI5 has warned Chinese espionage is on an 'epic scale' in the UK. Director General Ken McCallum has claimed over 20,000 people have been a...
The Huddle: What can we reasonably expect from coalition negotiation updates?
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the fol...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Stats NZ delivering more in-depth inflation data
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders will get extra insight into the cost of living, as Stats NZ promises to release more up-to-date inflation data. Stats NZ will now publi...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the uptick in strikes in 2023
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is a big year for organised labour action. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have walked off their jobs at a rate not seen in decades, with new ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on insurance premiums soaring by 9.6 percent
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Insurance premiums are going through the roof, and Kiwis are feeling the pinch. All types of insurance costs rose by 9.6 per cent between the Septembe...
Dave Strong: Morrinsville Plumbing and Gas managing director expresses disappointment with Te Pūkenga apprenticeship programs
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plumbers, drain layers and gas fitters have expressed disappointment with the training their apprentices are getting from Te Pūkenga. Reports have su...
Bryce Edwards: Victoria University political analyst says Kiri Allan is trying to leverage her time in the public service for profit
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiri Allan is being criticised for jumping from the Beehive into a consultancy firm, a manoeuvre the ex-Justice Minister once launched a review on. Ju...
Simon Eccleshall: Doctors Without Borders Head of Programs says deadly airstrike on Gaza hospital 'crosses a line'
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas and Israel are pointing fingers at each other, following a deadly airstrike at a Gaza hospital. It's killed at least 500 people and Israel is bl...
Dr Alex Bartle: SleepWell Clinic expert explains new study examining how often people hit their snooze buttons
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new study shows a majority of adults hit the snooze button in the morning. The study of 1500 people found young people were more likely to sleep aft...
Jay Campbell: Hawke's Bay Rugby CEO on NZ Rugby concluding their investigation into Ranfurly Shield damage
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Rugby have concluded their investigation into the treatment of the Ranfurly Shield after images surfaced on social media in September. The organisa...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters refusing to answer questions as he arrives in Wellington
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NZ First leader Winston Peters has touched down in Wellington, ahead of negotiation talks with National and ACT. There were cheers from onlookers outs...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden flying to Israel shortly after Gaza hospital airstrike
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finger pointing has begun over an airstrike on a Gaza hospital that killed at least 500 people. Israel is blaming a misfire by militant group Palestin...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZ Rugby investigating the Ranfurly Shield damage
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hawke's Bay officials are keeping tight-lipped about the mysterious white powder pictured on the Ranfurly Shield after it was broken. An investigation...
Scott Dunn: City Sales sales manager on property sales picking up since the election
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The election result looks to have lit a fire under the property market. Real estate agents in Wellington say business has picked up since the 'blue wa...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the All Blacks beating out Ireland in the Rugby World Cup and the media reaction
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks managed to score a win against Ireland and advance to the World Cup semi-finals, but the victory wasn't without controversy. The Irish...
The Huddle: Who else will bow out of politics following the election result?
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion abo...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on New Zealand's annual inflation number dropping to 5.6 percent
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's signs inflation in New Zealand may have passed its peak. New figures show inflation rose 5.6 percent in the year to September, down from six p...
Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on rural New Zealand's reaction to the election result
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's farming community are feeling hopeful about the new changes in Government. While the nation's 54th Parliament won't be finalised until N...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Chris Luxon's refusal to explain ongoing coalition discussions
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon has been batting off questions about National's ongoing coalition discussions. The incoming Prime Minister has confirmed he'll remai...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins staying on as Labour leader despite divided caucus response
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says he's still the leader of the Labour Party. He delivered the impassioned message after a marathon caucus meeting with new and curren...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on a former ambassador warning about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament response
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Government is back to the drawing board after the failed Voice Referendum. All but one state voted No to changing the constitution to allo...
Jake McLellan: Christchurch City Councillor on the council potentially making choices and cutbacks to address financial crisis
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch City Council is warning cutbacks and hard decisions will have to be made to avoid significant increases to rates. Mayor Phil Mauger says ...
Donna McQuaid: Wellington woman searching for designer wedding dress that accidentally got donated to an op-shop
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington woman is trying to hunt down her wedding dress that accidentally got donated to an op shop. Donna McQuaid lent her wedding dress to a fri...
Ricardo Menendez-March: Mount Albert Greens candidate says his party is proud of record election result
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mount Albert's Greens candidate says the narrow margin in the seat shows elections are no longer two-horse races. Labour's Helen White has won on earl...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Senior Economist says New Zealand's winning the war on inflation
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Belief New Zealand's winning the war on inflation. Figures out today show annual inflation rose 5.6 percent in the year to September, down from 6 perc...
Andrew Little: former Labour Leader says he's thinking of his party's future as he quits politics
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Labour Leader Andrew Little says he's thinking of the Party and its future as he quits politics. He says it's important those who'll form the n...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Eddie Jones confirming he plans to stay with the Wallabies for the time being
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Jones has admitted regret at his explosive press conference at the airport before leaving for the Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies coach told Aust...
Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing Psychologist on ChatGPT outperforming doctors in treating clinical depression
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence could give some medical professionals a run for their money. A recent study has found ChatGPT outperformed GPs in matching gui...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour doesn't need the next Prime Minister- it needs Hipkins
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins is staying on as the leader of the Labour Party- for now. Which I think is the right thing for Labour, and I'll explain why. But first, ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on London police appealing to identify two women wearing offensive images at pro-Palestinian march
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police in London are seeking to identify two women wearing images of paragliding terrorists at a pro-Palestinian march. Police claim this weekend even...
The Huddle: Will National and ACT need Winston after all?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and The Spinoff's Toby Manhire joined in on a discussi...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the business community's positive response to the election result
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The election has finally wrapped up- and New Zealand is in for a change of leadership. Chris Luxon is our new Prime Minister-elect and National and AC...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Luxon beginning preliminary coalition negotiations following election victory
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon secured his role as Prime Minister- and now begins weeks of negotiation, compromise and coalition talks. National and ACT have a slim righ...
Mike Munro: former Labour Chief of Staff explains the upcoming transition of political power
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming and outgoing MPs have arrived in Wellington as National's Chris Luxon and ACT's David Seymour form the next Government. Labour MPs have alrea...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister-elect hopes for smooth transition from one Government to the next
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs of camaraderie as we transition from one Government to the next. National's Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says outgoing Finance Minister Gr...
Kevin Putt: Former Springbok on the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals being confirmed
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England have booked their spots in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals. Both matches will take place at the ...
Cameron Rodger: Entain managing director on the punter who made $10 million off the TAB
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A punter who won $10 million at the TAB on Saturday is choosing to stay anonymous. The Auckland man correctly predicted the finishing order of the 12 ...
Ron Mark: former NZ First MP explains what to expect from NZ First in the coming weeks
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former New Zealand First MP says the Party will be driven by its manifesto, and protecting past coalition gains. Incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the failure of Australia's Voice to Parliament referendum
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A majority of Australian voters rejected the Voice to Parliament referendum, with over 60 percent voting 'no'. This weekend, Australians were asked to...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Rieko Ioane being slammed by Irish media following All Blacks win
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A taunt from All Black Rieko Ioane's been slammed as 'classless' by Irish media in the aftermath of the quarterfinal in Paris. The centre put his hand...
Juliet Moses: Jewish Council spokesperson criticises Auckland Museum's apology after lighting up for Israel
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Jewish Council says events around Auckland Museum are 'distressing'. The Museum lit up with the colours of the Israeli flag last night, intending ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston's going to be part of the new Government, isn't he?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I feel like we need to deal with the elephant in the room- Winston’s going to be part of this Government, isn’t he? Nobody’s saying it out loud,...
Gavin Grey: France bans all pro-Palestinian protests
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Paris on Thursday, in defiance of a controversial new ban on pro-Palestinian rallies in the country. F...
Peter Lewis: Hong Kong business correspondent on China's response to Israel-Hamas conflict
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China has ruffled a few feathers weighing into the Israel-Hamas conflict. It’s called for establishing an independent Palestinian state, but stopped...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on the mystery party who wants to buy Sky TV
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV has announced a mystery party wants to make a highly confidential offer to buy it. It comes after Sky’s own economic headwinds, with its full...
Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building CEO says Iplex Pro-fit pipe issues are down to installation, not the pipe itself
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building's dismissing claims from west Australian builder BGC about problems caused by its Iplex Pro-fit pipes. Fletcher has doubled down on ...
The Huddle: How will tomorrow's election pan out?
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR and former Labour staffer Mike Munro talked about: What did we think of last night’s final...
Brett O'Reilly: Employers and Manufacturer's Association CEO says MSD's employer and beneficiary connecting program isn't needed
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ministry of Social Development is copping heat for a $36 million program connecting employers and beneficiaries. It's despite a Treasury warning t...
Amy Remeikis: Guardian Australia reporter says Voice Referendum has divided the country more than ever
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are gearing up to vote tomorrow in their first referendum in decades. The country will have its say on whether an Aboriginal and Torres St...
Liam Napier: NZ Herald rugby writer previews All Blacks' Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash with Ireland
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made a huge call ahead of the team’s with Ireland. Wing Mark Telea has been dropped from the side for the Rugby Worl...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Labour's last-minute surge in its internal polls
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour claims it's enjoying a last-minute surge in leaked internal polling. It puts Labour on 30 percent, National on 35, the Greens on 13, Act on 8, ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the latest from Israel, Blinken to meet with Palestinian President
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel's military has told the UN 1.1 million people living in north Gaza will need to leave in the next 24 hours. A UN Spokesperson says everyone liv...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on All Blacks dropping Mark Telea for Ireland quarterfinal
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks wing Mark Telea has been dropped for the weekend's quarterfinal with Ireland, after being stood down for disciplinary reasons. It's underst...
Diane Calvert, Ray Chung, Tony Randle and Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillors on alleged breach of confidentiality
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has issued five of her councillors with a code of conduct complaint, alleging they breached confidentiality. Whanau confi...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Britain since Hamas attacked Israel
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Semitic incidents have surged in Britain in the three days since Hamas attacked Israel. The Community Security Trust, a charity focused on protec...
The Huddle: What can we really expect from the incoming election?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Curia pollster and Kiwiblog editor David Farrar and Neale Jones from Capital PR joined in on a discussion about the following i...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager says the Israel-Hamas conflict comes with ramifications for investors
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An expert warns the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict comes with ramifications for investors. The death toll on both Palestinian and Israeli sides has rea...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on sheep and beef profit margins being expected to fall a further 30 percent
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheep and beef farm profit margins are expected to fall a further 30 percent, according to Beef + Lamb NZ's Season Outlook. This lower profitability c...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food price inflation slowing to lowest level in over a year
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs food price inflation may be turning a corner and cooling down. Stats NZ data shows food prices are 8 percent higher for the year to September- b...
Victoria Young: BusinessDesk investigations editor on Fletcher Building being in a trading halt over leaky pipes in Western Australia
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting as Fletcher Building tries to work their way through an ongoing trading halt. The building company is trying to work out a possib...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins claiming a National-led Government will set key Maori initiatives back
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hipkins has claimed a National-led Government will set key Maori initiatives back extensively. The Prime Minister has hit out at the opposition, decla...
Sarah Pallett, Hamish Campbell and Raf Manji: Ilam electoral candidates on TOP's chances of getting into Parliament
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOP leader Raf Manji says Labour and National have 'pulled back' from the Christchurch seat of Ilam, paving the way for him to get into Parliament. La...
Bryan Wilmot: Stake Chief Marketing Officer on Birkenstocks' debut on the New York stock exchange
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
German sandal company Birkenstock experienced a disappointing debut after landing on the New York Stock exchange. The brand experienced a meteoric ris...
Sam Sherwood: NZ Herald court reporter on David Benbow being found guilty of murdering Michael McGrath in 2017
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No emotion from a Christchurch man after he was convicted of murdering his childhood friend. David Benbow has been found guilty of murdering Michael M...
Lisette Reymer: Newshub Europe Correspondent with updates about the Israel-Hamas conflict
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiations are underway for a humanitarian corridor in Gaza, ahead of Israel's ground offensive. The death toll on both Palestinian and Israeli side...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Eddie Jones reportedly leaving the Wallabies for Japan
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Jones is reportedly ditching the Wallabies to return to Japan. According to a Japanese sports newspaper, the former England coach and two-time W...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Breakers voicing support for Israel
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Breakers have voiced their support for Israel on social media. In a post on the team's Instagram account, the Breakers claimed they we...
Max Whitehead: Employment expert on whether companies should be transparent about their salaries
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The question is being asked- should salaries be made public? Kiwi start-up company Tracksuit is doing just that, introducing pay transparency across i...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU warning Elon Musk to address disinformation being spread about Hamas' attack on Israel on X
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The EU has warned Elon Musk that X is being used to spread 'disinformation' about Hamas' attack on Israel. EU industry chief Thierry Breton says Musk'...
The Huddle: Could National really lose the unlosable election?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about...
Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager explains what's fuelling the net migration surge
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Net migration has reached a new record high. Stats NZ says in the year to August, 110,000 more people moved to New Zealand than left. Arrivals reached...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains what voters can expect to pay under different parties' tax policies
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taxes - and tax cuts - have turned into a political football this election. Changing income tax rates is high on the agendas of most political parties...
David Speirs: Waka Kotahi Director of Regional Relationships on the group of Rotorua workers who were verbally abused and shot with a BB gun
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roadworkers in Rotorua have been shot at with a BB gun, verbally abused and left traumatised in Rotorua, Waka Kotahi claims. Police have since issued ...
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson responds to tonight's poll double-whammy from TVNZ and Newshub
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The election is on a knife-edge, with the gap between the left and right blocs narrowing in tonight's latest political polls. Both the Newshub-Reid Re...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the sharp spike in mental health-related police callouts
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Association is sounding the alarm over a spike in mental health-related callouts. The reported figures are up 55 percent in the last 5 year...
Shayne Moore: TheSalt co-founder explains how everyday Kiwis can be encouraged to become micro-influencers
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A company is moving marketing to a new level by trying to use the power of everyday Kiwis. Social media business TheSalt is entering the New Zealand m...