Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist says provincial New Zealand areas will be hit harder by Kiwis leaving
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Provincial areas in New Zealand are feeling the impacts as growing numbers of Kiwis jet off overseas. Stats NZ says in the year to August, 110,000 mor...
Geoffrey Miller: Democracy Project Analyst says Israel likely to pursue several options in recovering hostages taken by Hamas
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A geopolitics expert says Israeli strategies for recovering hostages taken by Hamas could follow multiple avenues. Israel's death toll since the attac...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden confirming US citizens are among Hamas hostages in condemnation of Israel attacks
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The White House has confirmed Hamas is holding at least 20 Americans hostage- and 14 have been killed. The death toll in Israel since the Palestinian ...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Jacinda Ardern endorsing Hipkins in Facebook live video
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Jacinda Ardern endorsed Labour in a Facebook livestream this morning. The former Prime Minister claimed a vote for Labour was the best way to gua...
Kim Weston: daughter-in-law of scam victim says ASB should have noticed her elderly relative was getting scammed
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The daughter-in-law of an elderly woman scammed out of $100,000 believes the bank should've picked it up. The Auckland victim was tricked into sending...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on three people getting arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest in London
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of pro-Palestine supporters gathered to demonstrate outside the Israeli embassy in London. Three people were arrested during the protest, and...
The Huddle: Should our Government do more in support of Israel?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Paddy Gower and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host pays tribute to Dr Tom Mulholland
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity medical practitioner and physician Dr Tom Mulholland died suddenly over the weekend. Mulholland hosted his own TV and radio shows, wrote two...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on National's plan to double New Zealand's exports in 10 years
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Chris Luxon has promised to double the value of exports in 10 years, if elected. The party also vowed to pursue Free Trade Agreements, pump...
Craig Hobbs: Auckland Council Director of Regulatory Services on dog attacks increasing by 28 percent in the last year
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new report from Auckland Council, dog attacks are on the rise. Data shows that aggressive or 'unwanted' dog behaviour has increased by ...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor explains what voters need to know about the Port Waikato by-election
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins has locked in Saturday, November 25 as the date for the Port Waikato by-election. It's been triggered by the death of ACT candidate Neil...
Todd McClay: National trade and export spokesperson on Luxon promising to double the value of exports
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon is promising to double the value of New Zealand's exports in 10 years, if elected. National's also vowing to pursue Free Trade Agreements,...
Quintin Jane: Otago University Student Association president says recent university hazing incidents are unacceptable
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A cautious approach is urged to addressing contentious student flat initiations. There's been reports hazings have included animal cruelty- and the Ot...
Leo Medina: AJ Hackett sales manager on assisting Auckland man's attempt to break bungee jumping record
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland man has had an 'up-and-down' day trying to break the world record for most bungee jumps in 24 hours. Mike Heard's been leaping off Aucklan...
Bryan Raill: Apex Union president urges Te Whatu Ora to thoroughly assess risk in New Zealand laboratories
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The lab workers union, Apex, says Te Whatu Ora needs to have a thorough look at the country's labs. The health agency's assessing risk in labs nationw...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on hundreds in Sydney marching in support of Palestine at rally
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday evening, pro-Palestine protesters marched to Sydney's Opera House, which was lit up in solidarity with Israel. The protesters started their ...
Dr David Cumin: Israel Institute of New Zealand co-chair urges the Government to label Hamas a terrorist organisation
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Israel Institute of New Zealand wants our country to deem Hamas in its entirety- a terrorist organisation. Currently, we only designate the Palest...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on cricket returning to the 2028 Olympics
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a 128-year wait, cricket is set to return to the Olympics. The ICC confirmed organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will recommend cricket ...
Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner says schools need to consider student privacy when it comes to installing CCTV in bathrooms
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerned schools have asked the Privacy Commissioner about their options for installing CCTV in their bathrooms. In a bid to deter negative behaviour...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hamas’ attack on Israel has set the Palestinian cause back by years, if not decades
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I reckon Hamas’ attack on Israel has probably set the Palestinian cause back by years, if not decades. For the last how long- Palestine has...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the terrifying ordeal a British-Israeli citizen and his wife underwent as Hamas militants stormed their home
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A British-Israeli citizen and his wife have told of their 12 hour ordeal locked in a bomb-proof safe room as their home was attacked. Ben, who did not...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on National threatening a possible second election
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's claims voters could be forced into a second election has been met with backlash from commentators. The party's expressed concern over not s...
Stuart Davison: Dairy Insights Consultant on Fonterra raising their farmgate milk price forecast this season
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's luck seems to have turned around, as they announced a positive revised forecast. The dairy co-op has lifts its farmgate milk price- with th...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the polls suggesting Australians will reject Voice to Parliament at referendum
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australians appear increasingly likely to reject the creation of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of the referendum. The latest wave of opinion...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host predicts the All Blacks can come out on top in their quarter-finals match against Ireland
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks' training has intensified as the team prepares to meet rugby's number one side Ireland in a quarter-final on Sunday morning. Ireland ha...
Grant Robertson: Labour finance spokesperson labels National's second election threat an 'unstable panic move'
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Grant Robertson has labelled National's threat of a second election a 'panic move'. National leader Chris Luxon has warned of the possibility...
Geoff Dawson: open letter signatory among many calling for Pharmac chief executive Sarah Fitt to resign
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More pressure on Pharmac boss Sarah Fitt to resign. The Board Chair has met face to face with the Senior Leadership Team today over inappropriate emai...
Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on ACT Port Waikato candidate Neil Christensen dying
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The death of ACT's Port Waikato candidate Neil Christensen will trigger a by-election. The Electoral Commission says party votes in the electorate wil...
Winston Peters: NZ First leader on National threatening a second election if negotiation talks with NZ First fail
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand First's leader won't say how long it could take for them to strike a coalition deal if they hold the balance of power following the electi...
Lisette Reymer: Newshub correspondent on the unfolding Israel-Hamas war after surprise co-ordinated assault
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israelis are questioning how Palestinian militant group, Hamas, breached the border from Gaza to attack Israel. More than 1100 Israelis and Palestinia...
The Front Bench: Could we be facing a second election?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every Monday until the election, The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor's weekly political wrap
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ZB political editor Jason Walls spoke to Heather about National having to admit their tax cuts won't cover everyone, the polls showing Winston will be...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on a set back to the Scottish independence movement
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talked to Heather about setbacks in the SNP quest for an independent Scotland, supervised tooth brushing in England, and w...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on the extraordinary cost of owning a car in Singapore
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis talked to Heather about the high costs of owning a car in Singapore, China hopes Golden Week Holiday will deli...
Rod Oram: Business commentator talks about his bike 5000km bike trip
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well you might have noticed that we haven't talked to Rod Oram for a few weeks. That's because he's been on his bike. He's just completed a 5000km jou...
Elliot Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby reporter on the All Blacks last pool game
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks have locked in their quarterfinal at the Rugby World Cup. They weren't off to the best start this morning, failing to score for the fir...
Richard Thomson: Air New Zealand CFO on $200 million in outstanding flight credits
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're yet to use your Air New Zealand credit from Covid times, you have an extra two years to do so. The airline today announced it's extended the...
The Huddle: Has Razor been really banned from watching the All Blacks in France?
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, host of the All Sports Breakfast Adam Cooper and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Paul Allison joined in on a discussion about the...
Paul Goldsmith: National justice spokesperson on the fact that New Windsor dairy offender was on electronic monitored bail
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 24 year old accused of the stabbing at New Windsor dairy was on electronic monitored bail. Today the prosecutor told the court the accused took hi...
David Seymour: Act Party leader on the party's fortunes in the latest poll results
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Act leader David Seymour's putting the latest poll result down to telling hard truths not everyone wants to hear. Both the Tax Payer Curia poll and th...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: What has happened to David Seymour?
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a week and a day to go voting, you would have to say the biggest disappointment of this campaign is Act. We have got a couple of polls out ...
Rachel Smalley: Journalist on Pharmac's snarky emails
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boss of Pharmac has come under fire today for writing disparaging emails about journalist Rachel Smalley. Sarah Fitt wrote several emails to her t...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on whether Joe Biden wants to build a Mexican border wall
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden will use money left over from Donald Trump's term to extend a border wall. A portion of border in Texas separating the US and M...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on two new polls showing Chris Luxon will need Winston
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two new election polls show that National Party leader Christopher Luxon will need to call Winston Peters if he wants to form a government. Newstalk Z...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the recent results by the All Blacks and Black Caps
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps despatched England in a nine wicket victory in their first Cricket World Cup pool game, where Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra both sma...
Tara Oakley: Cultural report writer on whether judges need to check the facts of a cultural report
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not uncommon for us to tell you on this show that a judge has discounted a criminal's sentence because of a cultural report. Generally this is be...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak raising the UK's smoking age year by year to phase out cigarettes
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed raising the smoking age year by year, until cigarettes are eventually phased out. Sunak says these incremen...
The Huddle: Does National need extra support from Sir John Key?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and former National staffer Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- a...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand reporting the hottest September on record
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand reached its hottest September on record this year, according to new data. NIWA’s Climate Summary for the month said the nationwide avera...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large says rising mortgage rates proof our economy at mercy of global forces
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's official cash rate has stayed in place at 5.5 for the last four months- yet several banks have hiked their mortgage rates. Anyone who ha...
Brendhan Greaney: Tatua chief executive on the company paying farmer suppliers a record $12.30/kgMS for this season's milk supply
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Independent milk processor Tatua has announced a record-shattering payout for their farmer-shareholders. The company has paid out $12.30/kgMS for milk...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor fires back at National's claims the council has hundreds of millions in unspent fuel tax money
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's mayor has fired back at National for its claims the council has $300 million of unspent fuel tax money just sitting in its accounts. The pa...
Laurie Mains: Former All Blacks coach on Scott Robertson being banned from All Blacks' Rugby World Cup games
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is reportedly persona non grata at his prospective teams' Rugby World Cup games. Former halfback and SuperSp...
Raphael Franks: NZ Herald reporter on the stabbing attack at an Auckland dairy
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 10-year-old was among people who witnessed an attack at their local dairy this morning, in Auckland's New Windsor. A 24-year-old man's been charged ...
Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs Sales Director on the new data revealing salaries have risen across the country
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salaries are continuing to rise. Trade Me figures show the average salary now sits at just over $70,000. Trade Me Jobs Sales Director Matt Tolich says...
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister urges Kiwis to vote National in order to resolve electorate complacency
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says he offered to endorse National in a video, urging Kiwis to vote blue and avoid uncertainty. It was released on...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Labour labelling National's tax plan a 'scam' based on CTU data
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour has accused National of misleading voters with their proposed tax plan. An analysis from Council of Trade Unions (CTU) shows just 3000 househol...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the flash floods devastating Victoria's east
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Less than 24 hours after Victorian residents were warned to evacuate from bushfires, flash floods started tearing through the region. Authorities issu...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson reportedly being barred from All Blacks' Rugby World Cup matches
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has reportedly been told to stay away from his future charges at the World Cup. According to halfback Justin...
Rob Manning: brother of murdered Christchurch woman Mellory Manning on police using DNA technology to solve crime
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The death of Christchurch woman Mellory Manning is one of two cold cases police are keen to crack, looking to a new DNA tool. Police confirm they're t...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Pope Francis opening possibility of Catholic Church blessing same-sex couples
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Francis has suggested he would be open to having the Catholic Church bless same-sex couples on a 'case-by-case' basis. This was in response to a ...
The Huddle: Could Nanaia Mahuta be replaced by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke?
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief forecaster on house prices picking up again after a 18-month slump
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
House prices are in recovery mode after a 18-month slump, according to new data. The Reserve Bank's today held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent- ...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst 'unsurprised' the Reserve Bank left the OCR alone
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Little surprise the Official Cash Rate remains unchanged- for the time being. The Reserve Bank has today held the OCR at 5.5 percent, claiming interes...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Goldman Sachs criticising National's proposed tax cuts
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Goldman Sachs analysts have warned National's proposed tax cuts could risk worsening existing economic pressures. Andrew Boak and William Nixon believ...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Grant Robertson being confronted at Victoria University by student protestor
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson's reflected on his Government's record on student poverty, after a confrontation at a Wellington university today. After Robertson cas...
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson responds to latest One News/ Verian poll putting NZ First in 'kingmaker' position
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest One News/ Verian poll shows NZ First still holds the balance of power. Labour is stagnant at 26 percent, National's leading with 36 percent...
Alex Witten-Hannah: Lawyer involved in Takapuna-Milford coastal walk dispute explains legal battle
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A popular Auckland walkway has been partially closed following a spat between some property owners and the council. The dispute is centred around a ar...
Naila Hassan: Police Deputy Commissioner acknowledges current bail management application system isn't fit for purpose
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An internal police review paints a broken picture of New Zealand's bail system. The report shows 0.4 percent of offenders - one in 250 - are automatic...
Stephen Toplis: BNZ head of research predicts unemployment will rise above 5.5 percent by 2024
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suggestions the wheels are falling off the economy faster than expected. The Reserve Bank today held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, with the n...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kevin McCarthy being ousted as US House Speaker in historic vote
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McCarthy has become the first US House Speaker ousted from the role. Representatives have voted 216 to 210 to remove him- after Republican ire o...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks named to go up against Uruguay at the World Cup
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks have their eye fixed on the quarterfinals ahead of Friday's match. All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made nine starting changes for the t...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive hopes facial recognition technology will stop 'concerning' wave in retail crime
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The retail sector wants changes to the justice system, after a concerning report. The latest Retail NZ report shows the sector has suffered just under...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not feeling sorry for forestry owners over new slash rules
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's some good news, we've finally got some new rules around forestry slash that might actually make a difference to places like Tairāwhiti and...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak potentially axing part of the High Speed 2 rail project
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Speculation claims UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may axe part of the High Speed 2 rail project. Sunak is set to deliver a speech as part of the Conser...
The Huddle: Do we believe Luxon couldn't make his schedule work for a rescheduled Press debate?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian Reserve Bank holding the OCR in place for fourth month
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the OCR on hold for the fourth month in a row. The decision to keep the cash rate at 4.1 percent is the first o...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of tonight's GDT auction
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another key GDT auction is set to take place tonight, and experts have an optimistic outlook. This auction is off the back of two positive lifts in Se...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor examines Sean Colgan, the man who lent a private plane to David Seymour
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Until Monday, no-one knew the name of the reclusive Pennsylvanian millionaire regularly visiting Hawke's Bay. Sean Colgan found himself in the spotlig...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Chris Luxon saying his schedule is too full for the Press leaders debate
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon says he'll be in Christchurch next Tuesday - but still has no time for the Press debate. Hipkins is unable to make the Press leaders debat...
Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor on the region's earthquake-prone Town Hall facing a budget blowout
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington City Councillor believes the Council will have to borrow money to fund the quake-prone Town Hall. It faces yet another cost increase, whi...
James Dwan: Ranfurly Shield restorer reckons plaster of Paris the source of white powder on damaged Shield
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An alternative theory about the mysterious origins of the white powder on the Ranfurly Shield has been proposed. The iconic log o' wood was split in t...
Stewart Barclay: Adrift Tongariro on the new booking system set to manage Tongariro Crossing visitor demand
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A booking system is being set up for the Tongariro Crossing. The Department of Conservation says it's a plan to manage visitor numbers- it'll be free ...
Peter Dunne: political commentator doubts incorrect Council of Trade Unions email was a genuine mistake
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A political commentator says he doubts an incorrect email sent by the Council of Trade Unions was a genuine mistake. The CTU's email sent on Sunday ni...
Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer on Sanitarium u-turning and reinstating Weet-Bix supplies to The Warehouse
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weet-Bix will soon be back in trolleys at the Warehouse. Sanitarium has reversed a decision announced last week to withhold supply - although still st...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA keeping the Official Cash Rate on hold at 4.1 percent
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief - with interest rates on hold for the 4th month in a row. The Reserve Bank Governor has today hande...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the origins of the mysterious white powder on the damaged Ranfurly Shield
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The mystery surrounding the damage to the Ranfurly Shield has compounded. The Shield's craftsman has cast doubt over Hawke's Bay's explanation that th...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the 'dire' results from NCEA Literacy and Numeracy assessments
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New data paints a 'dire' picture of our children's academic abilities, sparking concern from experts. Results from the 2023 NCEA Literacy and Numeracy...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Of course Luxon's chickening out of the debate
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Chris Luxon chickening out of the press debate tonight? Of course he is chickening out. Sure, his campaign diary will be full and it’ll be a pa...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on junior doctors and consultants in England staging a walkout
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NHS bosses are warning are warning patients to expect extreme disruption in hospitals ahead of a planned walkout. Junior doctors and consultants have ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Luxon scoring higher than Hipkins in Mood of the Boardroom survey
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's Mood of the Boardroom survey ranked National's Chris Luxon over his Labour counterpart. The survey compiled responses from more than 100 c...
Jo Scott-Jones: Pinnacle Health Clinical Director on GPs paying for Point of Care Ultrasound devices out of pocket
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cash-strapped GPs are being forced to fund an important medical tool out of pocket. The Point of Care Ultrasound (Pocus), a handheld device widely use...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia's bushfire season forcing warnings and evacuations
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's bushfire season has kicked off, with extreme fire danger warnings and total fire bans across the Tasman. Firefighters battled 85 active fi...
Grant Robertson: Labour Finance Spokesperson on Chris Hipkins isolating during the campaign season following Covid diagnosis
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour may need to change gear for the next week of election campaigning. Party leader and incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has Covid and will i...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host recaps a tumultuous weekend for Hawke's Bay rugby
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another thread to the situation surrounding Hawke's Bay Rugby and the Ranfurly Shield. Following the after-party celebrating the Magpies' win, ima...
Dylan Thomsen: AA road safety spokesperson 'pleased' to see police increasing their breath test numbers
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police are breath testing people at levels not seen for a decade. They've done 2.6 million tests in the past year, more than a million up on the previ...
John Fisk: PwC Liquidator says Cabinet's latest Crown loan will keep Ruapehu's skifields operational to March 2024
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet's approved another Crown loan to keep Mount Ruapehu's skifields operational. The $7 million Crown funding includes a $4.3 million loan to the ...
Scotty Stevenson: TVNZ rugby commentator on the Hawke's Bay rugby player charged following after-party that damaged Ranfurly Shield
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Hawke's Bay rugby player has been charged by the police after Saturday night's Shield celebration. An image has surfaced on social media of white po...
Chris Bishop: National Campaign Chair claims gangs are campaigning for a third Labour term following string of attacks
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National has disclosed allegations of violence and intimidation threatening to disrupt their election campaign. Allegations claim a gang threat has fo...
The Front Bench: What does Chris Hipkins' Covid diagnosis mean for the campaign?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every Monday until the election, The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk...