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David Seymour: ACT leader denies he's threatening National by suggesting confidence-only partnership

11 Sep 2023

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ACT's Leader denies he's threatening the National Party by suggesting a confidence-only deal, post-election. David Seymour previously said his party w...

The Front Bench- ACT playing hardball with National

11 Sep 2023

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Every Monday until the election The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ...

Gavin Grey: UK ports on alert for an escaped prison inmate awaiting terrorism trial

08 Sep 2023

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A former British soldier awaiting trial on terror charges who appears to have escaped from a London prison by strapping himself to the underside of ...

Peter Lewis: Biden, Modi look to continue tightening US-India relations amid shared concerns about China

08 Sep 2023

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President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are certainly putting in the time to cultivate their relationship. Less than three months afte...

Dr Colin Hutchinson: Fettle CEO on a new approach to paying for private healthcare

08 Sep 2023

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A new approach to paying for private healthcare has started in New Zealand. Fettle gives people the ability to contribute to an investment fund which ...

Sports Huddle: Shaun Johnson, Warriors finals tickets, All Blacks injuries

08 Sep 2023

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Injury concerns in the Warriors camp ahead of their first finals game since 2018. Star playmaker Shaun Johnson will sit out the first-round clash agai...

Liam Napier: NZ Herald rugby writer on injury concerns for the All Blacks ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

08 Sep 2023

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Huge problems in the All Blacks camp ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup opener. The three-time champion All Blacks will kick off the spectacle with...

Dr Paul Smith: Consumer NZ Head of Testing on how long many household appliances should last for

08 Sep 2023

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Consumer NZ is warning that many household appliances actually should last longer than both the warranty and what's expected. For example, TVs should ...

Erica Stanford: National education spokesperson outlines party's education policy

08 Sep 2023

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National's released more of its education policy today. If it wins the election, it will require primary schools to teach every single child how to re...

Catherine Field: France correspondent on security being beefed up ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

08 Sep 2023

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Security has been upped ahead of the opening Rugby World Cup match in Paris. More than 7000 Police officers will be on-site as the All Blacks play Fra...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent on another poll putting Labour below 30 percent

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parliament has officially wound up today. New Zealand Herald Extraordinary Phillip O'Shea headed procedures earlier today, despite Parliament official...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: National's education policy could potentially be a game changer

08 Sep 2023

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If you are a parent or a grandparent worried about whether our schooling will teach your child to read properly – you need to listen to this....

Dan Mitchinson: Trump tells judge he may try to move Georgia election interference case to federal court

08 Sep 2023

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Former President Donald Trump on Thursday formally notified the judge overseeing the Georgia election subversion case that he “may” try to move ...

Justin Morgan: Warriors assistant coach on Shaun Johnson missing Penrith Panthers clash with calf injury

08 Sep 2023

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Heartbreaking news for Warriors fans overnight. Star playmaker Shaun Johnson has been officially ruled out of tomorrow's first-round NRL finals match ...

Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President on staff prepping for industrial action next week

08 Sep 2023

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Corrections staff are going on strike. 98 percent of association members rejected the latest collective agreement offer - with 97 percent voting in fa...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the manhunt in progress for escaped former soldier awaiting trial on terror charges

07 Sep 2023

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A manhunt has been launched after a former soldier awaiting trial on terror charges escaped from a London prison. Daniel Abed Khalife had been accused...

The Huddle: What's going on with Labour's pre-election lies?

07 Sep 2023

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour chief of staff and Maxim Institute director Tim Wilson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on residential building work declining for third quarter

07 Sep 2023

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Residential building work has dropped for the third consecutive quarter in a row, according to new data. The Wellington region led the annual decline,...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the latest carbon credit auction failing and depriving Treasury of $900 million

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More trouble for the carbon credit scheme that Labour wants to use to fund climate initiatives. The Government has tried - and failed - a third time t...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large says customers can expect more pain at the pump

07 Sep 2023

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One expert warns that Kiwis will soon feel more pain at the pump. Crude oil prices have climbed to new heights, after Saudi Arabia and Russia committe...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on several Labour MPs being caught lying

07 Sep 2023

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Claims truth is the first casualty of the election season. Labour leader Chris Hipkins has had to apologise for the actions of several party members, ...

Simeon Brown: National Transport spokesperson on Auckland Light Rail purchasing $33 million commercial building 37 days out from election

07 Sep 2023

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National's transport spokesman has labelled Auckland Light Rail's commercial building purchase 'shocking'. Auckland Light Rail has signed a $33 millio...

Grant McMillan: James Cook High School principal concerned about employers making young people work during school hours

07 Sep 2023

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There are concerns over employers making young people work during school hours. James Cook High School principal Grant McMillan says most employers ar...

Darren de Klerk: Silt Recovery Taskforce Lead on Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up slowing as money runs out

07 Sep 2023

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A slow down for the clean-up of silt in the cyclone ravaged Hawke's Bay. About $44 million has been committed to managing silt and debris. But the Reg...

Ginny Andersen: Police Minister says adding 300 more police officers will tackle 'complex' crime situation

07 Sep 2023

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The Police Minister says bolstering the police force will help New Zealand tackle a complex crime situation. Labour has promised 300 more cops over fo...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting China later this year

07 Sep 2023

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he'll visit China by the end of the year. This trip will be the first visit to the region fro...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson reportedly suffering lower leg injury

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson has jetted to Sydney, but there's no guarantees he'll play in Saturday's NRL finals match against the Penrith Panthers...

Kerri Nuku: New Zealand Nurses Organisation spokesperson says more medical staff will reduce tension and violence

07 Sep 2023

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A nurses union says having more staff will reduce violence in emergency departments. There have been more than 7,000 assaults of public health employe...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Russian mercenary group Wagner being classified as a terrorist organisation by the UK Government

06 Sep 2023

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Russian mercenary group Wagner is set to be prescribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK Government- making it illegal to align with or support th...

The Huddle: What's up with Labour's recent campaign of misinformation?

06 Sep 2023

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the followi...

Danusia Wypych: ChargeNet CEO welcomes National's plan to install 10,000 more electric vehicle chargers

06 Sep 2023

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EV charging network provider ChargeNet welcomes the latest announcement from National. The party pledges it will roll out 10,000 more EV chargers up a...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on SkyCity's stock dropping following potential license suspension

06 Sep 2023

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A drop in share prices for Sky City - over the possibility its casino license could be suspended for up to 10 days. The Department of Internal Affairs...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ economists predicting taxpayers will have to cover interest on Government debt

06 Sep 2023

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ANZ economists are warning that taxpayers may have to cover the extra interest accumulated on Government debt. If the Treasury has to issue more bonds...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour outlining their economic priorities if they get re-elected

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has laid out a five-point economic strategy for Labour's third term in Government- if the party's re-elected. Hipkins pro...

Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson on the party's pledge to deliver 10,000 more EV chargers and scrap clean car discount scheme

06 Sep 2023

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National's Nicola Willis is promising a 'competitive, cost-effective' scheme that will benefit Kiwi motorists. Leader Chris Luxon is pledging to deliv...

Willie Jackson: Labour Minister maintains he's not deliberately disseminating misinformation after last night's debate

06 Sep 2023

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Willie Jackson maintains he's not deliberately disseminating disinformation - but says everyone's having an election year biffo. During a debate last ...

Nicolas Lamperin: ASB Classic director on Cameron Norrie signing on for 2024 event

06 Sep 2023

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Two-time finalist Cameron Norrie has signed on for the 2024 ASB Classic- and there's room for more big names to come. The world No 16 tennis star join...

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist says Labour's newly-announced economic policy lacks specifics and understanding

06 Sep 2023

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An economic commentator says Labour's economic policy is big on aspiration, but lacks specifics and understanding. Their five-point election plan to g...

John Small: Commerce Commission chair asks fuel companies to explain differences in fuel prices based on region

06 Sep 2023

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The Commerce Commission is keeping a close eye on petrol prices. It's asked fuel companies to 'please explain' the differences in prices between and w...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on former Proud Boys leader receiving 22-year prison sentence for role in US Capitol riot

06 Sep 2023

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The former chairman of an American right-wing extremist group has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the US Capitol riot. Ex-Proud B...

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers spokesperson expresses concern as Environment Ministry offers money to encourage participation in RMA reform

06 Sep 2023

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Federated Farmers says it's concerned about the Ministry for the Environment handing out money to encourage participation in reform of the Resource Ma...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps defeating England in fourth T20 series match

06 Sep 2023

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The Black Caps completed a successful T20 series comeback following a dominant performance in the fourth and final match in Nottingham. The team level...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on education secretary Gillian Keegan being caught swearing on mic

05 Sep 2023

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UK education secretary Gillian Keegan has apologised after being caught swearing on mic after an ITV interview. Keegan expressed frustration at a repo...

The Huddle: What does the latest Roy Morgan poll say about Labour's chances?

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Hauraki's Matt Heath joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- ...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank leaving the OCR unchanged for the moment

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.1 percent, but the door is open for future hikes. Outgoing governor Philip Lowe said A...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on June quarter figures showing New Zealand's trading power is holding strong

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's trading power has proved more resilient than expected, but one economist warns the worst is yet to come. Stats NZ data shows the June qu...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor recaps pre-election BusinessNZ conference

05 Sep 2023

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A fiery start to the campaign season, as political leaders addressed prospective voters at a BusinessNZ-hosted conference. Luxon assured business lead...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on ACT, NZ First, soaring and Labour slumping in new Roy Morgan poll

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACT and National are on track to govern while Labour slumps to a new low, according to a new poll. The latest Roy Morgan survey shows ACT has surged b...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas CEO Alan Joyce resigning two months earlier than planned

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Controversial Qantas boss Alan Joyce resigned today- retiring two months earlier than planned. This comes as the airline faces allegations of misleadi...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jordie Barrett's knee injury putting his World Cup opener slot in doubt

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks midfielder David Havili is vowing to be ready if called upon for the World Cup opener against France this weekend. Jordie Barrett is in dou...

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union executive director supports the creation of an Independent Costings Watchdog

05 Sep 2023

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There's renewed debate over whether an Independent Costings Watchdog is needed to verify election promises. Labour, National and the Greens have all s...

David Seymour: ACT leader on the party surging ahead in new Roy Morgan survey

05 Sep 2023

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ACT says it isn't taking anything for granted, despite a staggering leap in a new political poll. The Roy Morgan survey puts it up 4 points to 18 perc...

Lauren Booth: Auckland Zoo carnivore team leader on Sumatran tiger Zayana killing her second cub after stillbirth

05 Sep 2023

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Auckland Zoo is dealing with the harsh reality of wild animals. Sumatran tiger Zayana gave birth to her first two cubs on Friday. But when the first w...

Mike Treen: Unite Union National Director warned SkyCity about reducing supervisor numbers before temporary suspension

05 Sep 2023

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The union for SkyCity Casino workers says it raised concerns years ago when it restructured. SkyCity's casino operator licenses could be temporarily s...

Chris Bishop: National infrastructure spokesperson promises fast-tracked second Mount Vic tunnel if elected

05 Sep 2023

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National's promising shovels in the ground in its first term for a second Mount Vic tunnel- if it gets the top job after the election. Infrastructure ...

Stewart Barclay: Adrift Tongariro tour guide recommends extra precautions to be taken following Mount Ngauruhoe rescue

05 Sep 2023

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A view extra safety measures could reduce the need for mountain rescues. Two walkers were rescued from the top of Mount Ngauruhoe on Saturday - wearin...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Our doctors need better pay

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what? I'm actually cross at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora for playing silly buggers with senior doctors and their pay. Things are serious right n...

Chris Knight: Burning Man attendee says rain and extreme weather haven't dampened anyone's mood

04 Sep 2023

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A Burning Man festival-goer says although it's very wet at the US desert event - it hasn't dampened the mood. Nevada authorities are investigating a d...

Andree Froude: Problem Gambling Foundation spokesperson on the Department of Internal Affairs applying to suspend SkyCity's gambling licence

04 Sep 2023

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The Problem Gambling Foundation says gambling outlets should take note. Internal Affairs has applied for a temporary suspension of SkyCity's gambling ...

Andrew Macfarlane: Australian correspondent on new data showing 53 percent of Australians oppose Indigenous Voice to Parliament

04 Sep 2023

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Over half of Australians are set to reject the inclusion of an Indigenous advisory panel, according to a new poll. Data shows only 38 percent of voter...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Warriors offering a 'Finals FastPass' to eager fans as demand soars

04 Sep 2023

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The Warriors are giving their fans the option to purchase a 'Finals FastPass' as demand for tickets soars. For $49, fans will be able to buy their way...

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive on ACT pledging to overturn ban on oil and gas exploration

04 Sep 2023

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ACT's new energy policy is being praised as a helpful solution for New Zealand's future. The party has reiterated its pledge to overturn the ban on oi...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO ahead of planned business delegation to China

04 Sep 2023

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Fresh off the back of a successful business delegation to India, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges is set to take 30 businesses to China. De...

Andrew Slater: Te Whatu Ora chief people officer on senior doctors and dentists planning to strike following pay negotiations

04 Sep 2023

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Te Whatu Ora says it's put a fair offer on the table as it stares down the barrel of an unprecedented strike by senior doctors and dentists. Associati...

Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions president defends attack ad targeting National leader Chris Luxon

04 Sep 2023

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The Council of Trade Unions are defending their ad attack on National's leader. Their billboards and newspaper ads call Chris Luxon 'out of touch' and...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Council of Trade Unions attack ad targeting Chris Luxon

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is defending the CTU's controversial attack ad, claiming it's a technique favoured by both sides. Billboards and newspaper ads fr...

The Front Bench: Attack ads already being published- could this be the most negative campaign yet?

04 Sep 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, Newsta...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissing his defence minister

04 Sep 2023

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently dismissed his defence minister, claiming it was time for 'new approaches.' Oleksii Reznikov had l...

Garry de Thierry: Rotorua Intermediate Principal on the fights occurring at a CBD bus stop

01 Sep 2023

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Rotorua Principals are becoming increasingly concerned about fights occurring at a CBD bus stop. Police presence has been increased in the area at the...

Anne Murphy: Papamoa Plaza Mall Manager on the results of the retail crime unit

01 Sep 2023

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A retail crime unit introduced in the Western Bay of Plenty is receiving praise. Police put the unit in place after the area had five thousand retail ...

Nikau Wi Neera: Wellington City Councillor on the cancellation of the Shelly Bay development

01 Sep 2023

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A Wellington City Councillor says there'll be some disappointment from developers and mana whenua about the now ditched Shelly Bay development. The la...

Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the fines for unfair treatment of local suppliers

01 Sep 2023

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The Grocery Commissioner says suppliers being treated better will help drive down prices at the supermarket. Under new measures coming into force late...

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the rights granted by the Treaty of Waitangi

01 Sep 2023

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ACT Leader David Seymour's taken issue with comments made by Maori Development Minister Willie Jackson, calling them divisive and ineffective. In his ...

Election 2023: The Front Bench podcast

31 Aug 2023

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Election 2023 is set to be one of the most important in recent memory.   To cut through the spin – join Newstalk ZB’s The Front Bench to get to ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the mother of suspended Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales being hospitalised after hunger strike

31 Aug 2023

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The mother of suspended Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has been hospitalised after an extended hunger strike. Ángeles Béjar locked herself in ...

The Huddle: Is National's 'climate dividend' the right choice?

31 Aug 2023

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Tonight on The Huddle, Projects Director at Still Sam Johnson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the da...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains why US interest rates are going up again after global inflation peaked

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following global inflation peaking at the end of 2022, US interest rates had descended by November of that year. However, these interest rates have be...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on business confidence lifting to highest level in two years

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows there's a change of heart throughout the sector. According to the data, business confidence lifted nine p...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on climate protestors hijacking Parliament's final Question Time

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Protesters briefly disrupted Parliament's Question Time with whistles and banners, on the last sitting day of the term. As Greens co-leader, James Sha...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent recaps the last Question Time before Parliament adjourns for the campaign period

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That's a wrap. The 53rd Parliament has adjourned for the campaign period, ahead of the October 14 election. The final session was a raucous one, with ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the remains of Samah Baker being found years after murder

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Human remains found near a highway overpass in Sydney have been identified as belonging to Samah Baker. She was last seen in January 2019, and her for...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on a four-person panel finding NZ Rugby's constitution and governance structure are not fit for purpose

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A damning inquiry into New Zealand Rugby's constitution and governance structure has found neither are fit for purpose. A four-person panel has found ...

Chris Bishop: National housing spokesperson says party's plan for construction will boost the sector

31 Aug 2023

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National says their latest plan aims to give a boost to the house building sector. If they get into power, the party wants to support skilled construc...

Jackie Riach: Triple P New Zealand country manager on survey results showing parents would attend Government-funded support programme

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are growing calls for the Government to fund parenting support programmes, following on from taxpayer-funded antenatal classes. A survey run by ...

Ashley Jones: Family Proceedings Amendment Bill instigator says changes need to be made to marriage laws

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A domestic violence survivor has reaffirmed her belief the laws around marriage need to change. The Family Proceedings Amendment Bill had its first re...

James Shaw: Climate Minister and Greens co-leader voices disapproval over National's plan to use ETS to fund tax cuts

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's plan to raid New Zealand's climate action fund is being labelled dangerous and grossly irresponsible. They plan to take money from the Emis...

David Pilkington: NZ Rugby review panel chair finds New Zealand Rugby Union constitution and governance structures 'not fit for purpose

31 Aug 2023

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A four-person panel has determined that the current New Zealand Rugby Union constitution and consequent governance structures aren't 'fit for purpose'...

Luke Blincoe: Electric Kiwi chief executive says the market for power is broken, recommends structural reform for industry

31 Aug 2023

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An independent power company says the industry needs structural reform. Consumer NZ has raised concern about historically high profits made last year ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Good luck trying to convince Kiwis the climate dividend is a bad idea

31 Aug 2023

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Well, good luck to James Shaw trying to convince Kiwis it’s a bad idea for National to give us that climate dividend as part of their tax cu...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist says there's enough evidence that National's foreign buyers tax could work

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour is casting doubt over National's newly unveiled tax policy that promises to end the foreign buyers ban. National claims that their proposed 15 ...

Tax panel: Experts Hannah McQueen, Steve Maran and Leonie Freeman dissect National's long-awaited polices

30 Aug 2023

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National leader Chris Luxon and deputy Nicola Willis have unveiled their long awaited tax plan- as the clock ticks down to October's election. If elec...

Scott Weenink: New Zealand Cricket's new chief executive on being appointed to the role

30 Aug 2023

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Scott Weenink believes his experience as chair of the players' association will aid him in his new role as chief executive of New Zealand Cricket. The...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the New Zealand share market taking a dive

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a choppy month for stock markets globally, with the NZX underperforming throughout August. The NZX is currently down by 5 percent for the mo...

The Huddle: Is National's new tax plan a vote winner?

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Nicola Willis: National Party finance spokesperson defends their $14.6b centrepiece tax policy

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's keeping the heat on National over its centrepiece tax policy - suggesting its promise is collapsing faster than a house of cards. The party's...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ULEZ expansion encompassing all of outer London being met with protests

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) scheme has been expanded to cover all of London's boroughs- to the outrage of drivers. Under the scheme, drivers m...

James Cockle: Restore Passenger Rail spokesperson says it is 'extreme' for judge to decline bail for Rosemary Penwarden

30 Aug 2023

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A Restore Passenger Rail spokesperson says it's a bit extreme for a judge to decline bail for a protester. Rosemary Penwarden appeared in Wellington D...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the Ministry of Education spending thousands to store unused face masks

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unused face masks will end up costing the Ministry of Education thousands of dollars. The Ministry's spending $26,000 a month on storage fees for mill...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on BlackRock warning that central banks won't start cutting interest rates anytime soon

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global investment giant BlackRock warns central banks won't start cutting interest rates anytime soon. Their strategists believe western central banks...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Weenink being named as the new chief executive for New Zealand Cricket

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Securing the future of test cricket will be front of mind for New Zealand Cricket's new chief executive, Scott Weenink. The 50-year-old lawyer and for...