Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Hurricane Idalia getting stronger as it heads towards Florida
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The speed and risk from Hurricane Idalia is growing as it approaches Florida's West Coast. It's expected to wreak havoc on the US state, touching down...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: As harsh as it sounds, the Restore Passenger Rail protestor got what she deserved
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is going to sound really harsh, but that Restore Passenger Rail protestor who was put in jail for two weeks yesterday deserved exactl...
Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor believes recent attacks on teenage girls in the region could be gang-related
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rotorua's mayor has expressed concern over recent attacks, and says at least one incident could have been gang-related. A 15-year-old girl was assault...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Elton John returning to 'good health' after fall in France
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pop star Elton John has returned to full health after a slip at his villa in Nice. The singer was rushed to the Princess Grace Hospital’s centre in ...
The Huddle: What can we expect from National's tax policy?
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the ...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Chief Executive on their revenue nearly doubling after years of Covid-19 restrictions
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism Holdings appears to be on the road to recovery, post-pandemic. It's reported a near $50-million dollar profit in the year to June's end, a cha...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Groundswell's co-founders planning to drive their tractors from Invercargill to Auckland in protest
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Groundswell's co-founders are gearing up to drive their tractors through the country to protest 'unworkable' Government regulations. Bryce McKenzie an...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the International Monetary Fund's suggestions for the Government in new report
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The economy faces another year of tepid growth- and the recession could drag on if Government spending isn't reined in, according to the IMF. In their...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO says retail crime has doubled in the past year, with assaults and organised theft on the rise
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A supermarket giant says crime has surged in its North Island stores. Foodstuffs recorded 3900 separate incidents from the start of May to the end of ...
Laura Hedley: Treble Cone Experience General Manager rejects claims the company planned to cancel skier's pass
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Treble Cone skifield is rejecting claims it planned to can a skier's pass because he was coaching friends. A visitor says he was was approached by sta...
Raf Manji: The Opportunities Party leader confident about his chances of securing the Ilam seat ahead of the election
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence from The Opportunities Party front-man, Raf Manji- who's in the running for Christchurch's Ilam seat. He's TOP's only chance of getting int...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief economist on the new IMF report predicting our economy will only grow 1 percent next year and inflation won't return to target
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A stark warning over our economy. A new International Monetary Fund report says our economy will grow about one percent next year, and inflation won't...
Bruce Bernacci: Dentons Kensington Swan partner speculates about what National's tax policy could include
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tax expert says he's puzzled by what National's promises of new revenue could include. The party plans to release its tax policy tomorrow morning, a...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi being suspended from Parliament
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi has been handed one of Parliament's most serious punishments. Speaker Adrian Rurawhe has 'named' Waititi and ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas CEO Alan Joyce getting grilled by Senate over misconduct allegations
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has found himself in front of Australia's Senate to defend accusations of profiteering and 'misleading the Australian public'. T...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on All Blacks lock Scott Barrett being cleared for World Cup after red card incident
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has got off scot-free, at least from here. A judicial committee has decided his sending off in the warm-up defeat agains...
Teri O'Neill: Wellington City Councillor on the new rules proposed for pet owners in the Capital
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council is looking to shake up rules for dogs in the Capital. An upcoming proposal could soon be up for public consultation on letting...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Luis Rubiales facing internal investigation by Spanish football federation after kissing Jenni Hermoso
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An internal investigation has been launched by Spain's football federation after Luis Rubiales activated their sexual violence protocol. The federatio...
The Huddle: Why hasn't Luxon ruled out NZ First?
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the unexpected consequences of a potential Donald Trump comeback
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One expert is warning about the dangers of a Trump comeback following his recent arrest. The former president was lined up for a mugshot in Georgia af...
Craig Renney: Council of Trade Unions economist on rising corporate profits contributing to over half of domestic inflation
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research has found rising corporate profits have contributed to over half of current domestic inflation. This information conflicts with earlier r...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister justifies uptick in Government spending, says new cuts will keep necessary services going
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says spending cuts announced today are responsible savings, as they balance delivering services New Zealanders need. Finance Mini...
Janneke Blijlevens: RMIT University researcher explains how #GirlMaths is used to justify harmful spending habits
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new social media trend is helping consumers justify any purchase- no matter how big or impulsive. #GirlMaths originated on ZM's Fletch, Vaughan and ...
Mark Mitchell: National police spokesperson responds to 'damning' police report revealing a number of people accused of homicide wearing ankle braclets
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's police spokesperson says the Government's approach to crime is putting the public at risk. New information reveals nearly 50 people are on ...
Charles Ninow: Webb Director of Art ahead of Bill Hammond's Melting Moments I going up for auction
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors to own a precious piece of New Zealand art. Bill Hammond's Melting Moments I goes under the hammer ton...
Oliver Hartwich: New Zealand Initiative executive director on the Government's plan to reduce public service spending
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has told public service organisations to cut spending. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has announced a push to slash spending on contr...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Grant Robertson slashing and trimming the public service to save $4 billion over the next 4 years
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson's unveiled a push to slash contractors, trim back programmes and limit future budget allowances. Almost $4 billion is...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent says investigations are underway following fatal US military aircraft crash in Darwin
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple investigations are currently underway following yesterday's deadly military aircraft crash in Darwin. Three US marines were killed and anothe...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Springboks defeating the All Blacks in record loss for NZ
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do the All Blacks have enough time to get their act together ahead of the Rugby World Cup? New Zealand have been given a wake-up call a fortnight out ...
Rex Jones: Hawke's Bay chauffeur flies to Philippines for hip surgery to skip New Zealand wait list
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 73-year-old Hawke's Bay chauffeur has revealed he flew to the Philippines for hip surgery, rather than sit on New Zealand's waiting list. Rex Jones ...
Cameron George: Warriors CEO on tonight's game against the Dragons
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is the Warriors’ final regular season home game, facing the Dragons at Mt Smart Stadium. A win would guarantee a top four finish and another...
Vaughn Davis: Social Media Commentator on Donald Trump's return to X, formerly known as Twitter
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After more than two year's absence Donald Trump has returned with a vengeance to X, formerly known as Twitter. He's made U.S history becoming the firs...
David Seymour: ACT Leader on the party's position on Fees Free Tertiary
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT leader David Seymour maintains fees-free tertiary education is on the scrap heap if his party gets sway after October's election. It comes after N...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Air New Zealand are milking kiwis
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be brutal about what we all suspect is going on with Air NZ. And that is that Air NZ managed to turn its business around yesterday and p...
Alicia Murray: DLA Piper Litigation and Regulatory Partner on the Mainzeal ruling
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court has ruled that the former Mainzeal directors are liable to pay $39.8million plus interest and costs as compensation after the collap...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Trump's mugshot merchandise
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's turning his latest personal loss into a money making venture. He became the first US President to have a mug shot taken earlier today. ...
Steve McCracken: Whangaparāoa College Principal on the police patrolling the school
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police are patrolling a Hibiscus Coast high school three times a day in response to antisocial student behaviour. Whangaparāoa College Principal Stev...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on hundreds of Irish pubs closing their doors amid cost of living crisis
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The long-standing tradition of popping over to an Irish pub for an authentic pint of Guinness may be coming to an end. New data shows 108 pubs close...
The Huddle: Can National move past the Tim van de Molen controversy?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following is...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the food and fibre sector bringing an extra $1.2 billion into the economy
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The food and fibre sector export revenue has reached new heights and earned $57.4 billion in the year to June 30. This has brought an extra $1.2 billi...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on young property owners being hit hardest by high interest rates
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much financial pain is too much to inflict on young families struggling to pay off their first homes? History indicates it's a rite of passage- ba...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas revealing record $2.47 billion profit bounce-back
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas has posted an underlying profit of nearly $2.5 billion- their first since Covid-19. The flying kangaroo has bounced back from a $1.9 billion lo...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO promises company will press ahead with upgrades following post-pandemic profit increase
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland International Airport has managed to bounce back following the return of international travel. A sharp increase in both domestic and internat...
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV CEO assures customers issues with Sky Box have been resolved following results report
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV has reported results in line with expectations and seeks to double their dividend payout to 30 cents in the next three years. Full-year profi...
Matthew Sussex: Australian National University defence expert warns Yevgeny Prigozhin death leaves 'big void' for Russia to fill in their African allies
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An uncertain future looms for the Wagner Group after the leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's death. The 62-year-old was one of ten people killed in a plane cra...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: National announces about-face on tertiary fees scheme
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
See what National’s doing with the fees-free policy? This is exactly what I was warning you about a couple of days ago. National chickened out and i...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor warns people that some flooded homeowners could receive less than expected in buyback
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's mayor says some flooded homeowners buyback could be less than they expect. An Auckland flood recovery package worth more than $2 billion do...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the company reporting a full-year underlying profit of $585 million
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's chief executive warns that their fares are unlikely to go back to pre-pandemic levels. The company today reported a full-year underl...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice Reporter on Mama Hooch rapists Roberto and Danny Jaz being sentenced for multiple assaults
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch rapists Roberto and Danny Jaz have been sentenced to lengthy jail terms. Danny has 16 and a half years, and Roberto, 17 years- the pair m...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Tim van de Molen being found in contempt of the House for intimidating Labour MP
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National MP Tim Van der Molen has been censured following allegations of violence. The Privileges Committee has found he engaged in threatening and ph...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks squad named to clash against the Springboks in Twickenham
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are fielding as close to a full strength side as possible for Saturday morning's last pre-World Cup test against South Africa in London...
William Burr: King Country farmer running for Parliament as an independent on a platform of fixing law and order
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A man's running for Parliament as an independent - who last year was found not guilty by reason of self defence, after instructing his son to cut a fi...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on surgeons performing the first successful womb transplant
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 40-year old woman in the UK has undergone the region's first successful womb transplant. The woman donated her uterus to her younger sister, who pla...
The Huddle: Does David Seymour need to apologise?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Business Mentors NZ CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on retail sales dropping for the third consecutive quarter
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retail spending is continuing to decline as people opt to spend less money, according to new Stats NZ data. The total volume of retail sales fell 1 pe...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ lifting a number of their interest rates (1)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ has followed in ASB's footsteps in lifting mortgage and term deposit rates. Most of the increases target mortgages with two or more years, raising...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ lifting a number of their interest rates
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ has followed in ASB's footsteps in lifting mortgage and term deposit rates. Most of the increases target mortgages with two or more years, raising...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on the difficulties impacting several Kiwi businesses
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several Kiwi businesses are feeling the impacts of a tougher economic climate as they report their earnings. Significant cost inflation and rising int...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on David Seymour copping backlash in the House from Chris Hipkins
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's highlighting controversial comments by ACT Party candidates. Rangitata candidate Elaine Naidu Franz has stood down after revelati...
Bruce Bernacchi: Tax adviser says Government's Cyclone Gabrielle provision fails to address other issues with bright-line tax
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has added a Cyclone Gabrielle provision into their controversial bright-line taxation rules. It was revealed yesterday some cyclone-aff...
Sue Ellson: Australian careers expert on the proposed rule change that would forbid employers contacting employees outside of work in Australia
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government is considering a rule change that would see employers banned from contacting employees outside their working hours. Under th...
Ben Thomas: Former National staffer says Michael Woodhouse fit none of the requirements to get into caucus, including diversity
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former National staffer says diversity is an aspect of the Party's list ranking selections.Dunedin-based List MP Michael Woodhouse said 'diversity w...
David Seymour: ACT Party Leader defends vetting process after Covid-19 candidate controversies
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure on ACT over past anti-vaccine comments posted by candidates. Elaine Naidu Franz has resigned after creating a post comparing vaccine mandates...
Nigel Marks: Curtin University Physics Professor says Japan's plan to release treated Fukushima water into the ocean is 'scientifically sound'
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow is D-Day for scientists releasing treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific Ocean. It'll be done over the course o...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump skipping the first Republican primary debate tomorrow
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The race is on to pick a future Republican presidential candidate- but front-runner Donald Trump is set to skip a key debate. Trump won't join the eig...
Katherine Rich: Aged Care Association chief executive concerned about the future needs of New Zealand's aging population
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns not enough is being done to meet demands of an aging population. A report from commercial real estate company JLL says an extra 22,000 retire...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: It pains me to say, but Michael Woodhouse has a point
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It pains me to say this, it really does, but unfortunately for Michael Woodhouse- diversity does matter in politics, as much as I hate that it do...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Lucy Letby refusing to attend her sentencing for murdering seven babies
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Outrage in the UK as Lucy Letby refused to appear in court for sentencing after she murdered 7 babies. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak labelled her a 'cowa...
The Huddle: How low can Labour go before October?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on US sheep farmers calling for tariffs on New Zealand sheep meat imports
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US sheep farmers are calling for further tariffs to be imposed on New Zealand sheep meat imports in order to save their industry. Trade and Export Gro...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist predicts Australian interest rates will increase by the end of the year
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the other side of the Tasman, Australians are wondering how much further interest rates can rise. Australia's current OCR is sitting at 4.10 percen...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Villa Maria owner Indevin shutting down Māngere operations
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Villa Maria’s Māngere operations will start shutting down this October and will affect a total of 14 roles, owner Indevin announced today. Indevin ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour sinking to 29 percent in the 1News Verian poll
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour and Chris Hipkins took a significant tumble in a recent political poll. The 1News Verian poll puts the incumbent party down 4 points to 29 perc...
Anna Mowbray: Kiwi entrepreneur launches new app ZEIL to 'disrupt' the recruitment market
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi entrepreneur and Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray has launched a new app designed for the younger wave of job-seekers. Dubbed as 'Tinder for jobs', Z...
Ruth Money: independent victim advocate slams police distribution of information during disappearance of Auckland 12-year-old
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police have admitted that the information they released following the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl was 'inappropriate'. The girl went missing ...
Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black on Sir Steve Hansen taking on a short-term advisory role with the Wallabies
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Backlash throughout New Zealand's rugby community as Sir Steve Hansen takes on a role across the ditch. The former All Blacks coach has joined the Aus...
Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner says the Government changed the bright-line test against advice from a select committee
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tax expert says the Government changed the bright line test, against advice from a select committee at the time. Under the bright-line test, people ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are Labour in for a historic loss?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After that poll last night - another one putting Labour in the 20s - the question now is: How low is Labour actually going to go? And I reckon i...
Ben Youdan: Action for Smokefree 2025 director says Labour's election vaping crackdown unlikely to stop children from vaping
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An anti-smoking group isn't keen on new Labour election vaping pledges. It's promising capping stores at 600, tougher penalties for underage sales and...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the region's National Disability Insurance Scheme undergoing a review
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme is undergoing a Government-commissioned review, as cost blowouts threaten the program's future. Profe...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen joining up with the Wallabies
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Steve Hansen shocked rugby fans everywhere by seemingly defecting to New Zealand's greatest rugby rival. Hansen later revealed he joined up with t...
Vanessa Thornton: Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Interim lead on Middlemore Hospital ED reaching 209 percent over capacity
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is dispelling worry over Middlemore Hospital's crowded emergency department. It yesterday treated more than 200 patients...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on neonatal nurse Lucy Letby potentially being linked to thirty more murder cases
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police say the UK’s most prolific child killer of modern times may be linked to up to 30 more cases. Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of m...
The Huddle: Does ACT have a point about the public service sector?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Labour dropping to 29 percent in latest 1News Verian poll
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour Party has slumped in the latest 1News Verian opinion poll to below 30 percent. National has picked up 2 percent over the past month to 37 p...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on 5000 senior doctors and dentists set to go on strike on September 5
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Te Whatu Ora doctors and dentists feel they've been pushed into strike action by a poor pay offer. About 5000 staff will be striking from Septe...
Mark Troughear: Freightways Chief Executive on the company's plan to join the ASX following 29 percent revenue increase
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freightways have their sights set on a listing across the ditch, following a solid performance led by the Allied Express acquisition. The company to...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Labour's latest slump in the polls, says GST policy isn't to blame
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says Labour's GST policy isn't to blame for its latest slump in the polls. The latest 1News Verian results puts Labour on its wor...
Tony Quinn: Taupō International Motorsport Park owner on Supercars returning to New Zealand for 2024 season
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supercars will be returning to New Zealand for 2024, with Taupō hosting the upcoming season. The Australian motor racing championship lost access to ...
Alistair Woodward: Auckland University Population Professor among experts concerned AT transport plan will be a 'postcode lottery' for school districts
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A claim safety outside Auckland schools will be a postcode lottery under an Auckland Transport plan. The AT school speed limits proposal is open for c...
Jan Tinetti: Education Minister on the Government announcing core teaching requirements for reading, writing and maths
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister wants standardised teaching of maths, reading and writing across the country. The Government has announced it plans to legislat...
Sarah Dalton: Salaried Medical Specialists Association director says first nation-wide medical strike reflects ongoing frustration amid pay cuts
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first national strike from senior doctors and dentists reflects their ongoing frustration. About 5000 members have announced a strike on September...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Government spending $1.7 billion on Tomahawk cruise missiles to boost long-range defence
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government has spent $1.7 billion on Tomahawk cruise missiles, making it the third region to have access to this technology. Defence mi...
Christopher Luxon: National Party leader on the party promising to put $280 million towards funding for 13 cancer treatments
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Chris Luxon has promised to put $280 million into funding 13 cancer treatments over the next four years. This funding will be ring-fenced t...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Spain triumphing over England in the Women's World Cup final
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
England have failed to add the women's football World Cup to their cabinet, beaten 1-nil by Spain in the final at Sydney. The European champions were ...
Nick Chisnall KC: Alan Hall's lawyer on renewing the investigation after the exoneration of Hall
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Hall's lawyer still holds out hope that Arthur Easton's killer will be found. Hall's received five million dollars and an apology after being wro...
Damien O'Connor: Agricultural Minister defends decision to only give farmers 24 hours notice before the release of an emissions pricing plan
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Agriculture Minister is defending the decision to only give farmers 24-hours’ notice before an announcement on an emissions pricing plan. Damien...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the potential postponement of Donald Trump's trial for seeking to overturn the 2020 election
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s lawyers are seeking a later trial date for his charges of seeking to overturn the 2020 election. They are asking the judge to reject ...
Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on Stuart Nash's suggestion that MPs should be able to criticise judges
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s pushback on a suggestion that MPs should be able to criticise judges. In his valedictory speech yesterday, sacked Labour MP Stuart Nash clai...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the kicker in the government's new transport plan
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Government's transport plan with a hook Ministry of Pacific Peoples annual review reinforces why it should be scrapped says Act We're all feeling safe...