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Sam Dickie: investment expert talks about weight loss drugs

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Weight loss drugs have been the talk of the market recently. Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the topic.See omnystudio...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on a controversial Saudi prince being invited to London

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UK correspondent Enda Brady spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the UK inviting a controversial Saudi prince to London, Rishi Sunak saying next ye...

Rowena Duncum: The Country executive producer says Australia has too much wine

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could you ever have too much wine? It seems in Australia at least the answer is yes. Australia has an oversupply equivalent to more than 2.8 billion ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on National's plan to allow people to invest in multiple Kiwisaver providers

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National wants to give people the ability to invest in multiple KiwiSaver providers. Chris Luxon was speaking at a financial services council event. N...

The Huddle: Is raising fuel taxes in the middle of a cost of living crisis a good idea?

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Party Chief of Staff Mike Munro and PR Expert Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the strong rebound for the housing market

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank now says house prices are going to rise much faster than it first thought. Forecasts now show a 9.5% rise in house prices by the end ...

Elliot Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator on New Zealand Rugby starting its own streaming service

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby has launched its own streaming platform. It's called NZR Plus, which is an app you can download or you can watch content online. The...

Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association Spokesperson on Auckland ferry cancellations

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Three Auckland ferry routes are on the chopping block. From the first of October Fullers360 will no longer run services to Bayswater, Northcote Point,...

"You have to pay for the roads somehow": Transport Minister David Parker says on the increase the fuel excise tax

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The government will increase the fuel excise tax by 12 cents a litre over the next three years. Chris Hipkins expects it to cost the average driver an...

"Pretty devastating" : Coromandel tourism operator on the closure of Cathedral Cove walking tracks

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The walking tracks to the Cathedral Cove will be closed over summer. DOC says landslips and rockfalls have made some tracks impassable, and there are ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the aftermath of the Matildas loss

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian women's football team's world cup campaign ended last night following a 3-1 loss to England.  However, the tournament has inspired the...

Rosemary Riddell: Former judge says the Lauren Dickanson trial wasn't too hard for a jury

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The role of the jurors in Lauren Dickason's four week trial was crucial - and fundamental. The ruled the 42-year-old guilty of murdering her three dau...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on South Africa's cricket tour of New Zealand

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The South African cricket team looks like they are sending a b-team to face the Black Caps.SportsTalk host D'Arcy Waldergrave joins Heather du Plessis...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Electric vehicle owners should be paying to fix our potholes, as well.

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I think it’s time to the end the freeloading of the EV owners, don’t you?  The big news from the Chris Hipkins government is that they’...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on inflation in the UK dropping to 6.8 percent in July

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation in the UK dropped sharply to 6.8 percent in the year to July from 7.9 percent in June. The region's Office for National Statistics claim fal...

The Huddle: Should National scrap the foreign buyer ban?

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Curia pollster and Kiwiblog contributor David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discu...

Jacqueline Rowarth: Dairy NZ director on dairy prices crashing to lowest level in five years at the GDT auction

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global dairy prices plunged by 7.4 percent overnight at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Whole Milk Powder - a key driver for Fonterra's prices - dropp...

Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on the market reaction to the OCR

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, in line with predictions from banks and economists. Many experts believe the OCR may ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Three Waters passing its third reading in the House

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Full speed ahead as Three Waters passes its third reading in the House. The reform transforms water providers into 10 regional entities but some counc...

Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building Chief Executive on Fletcher net profit dropping 46 percent after convention centre costs escalate

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tough times for one of New Zealand's largest listed construction companies. Fletcher Building's annual net profit fell 46 percent to $235 million, acc...

Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Elizabeth Kerekere getting final shots in during valedictory speech

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Outgoing Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere's fired a final shot across the party's bow. In her valedictory speech to Parliament, Kerekere claimed Greens co-...

David Parker: Labour Spokesperson for Overseas Investment on National potentially reversing foreign buyer ban on residential houses

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New reports state National may lift the ban on foreigners buying residential homes in New Zealand. The ban was implemented in 2018, and National has o...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist surprised the Reserve Bank kept the OCR in place at 5.5 percent

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has signalled it wants interest rates to stay unchanged for some time. It's kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, matching pred...

Sarah Walsh: Former Matilda and Football Australia Head of Women's Football ahead of the England v Australia World Cup semi-final

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matildas mania has reached a fever pitch ahead of their semi-final match against England. 75,000 fans will pack into Sydney's Stadium Australia to wat...

Chloe Wright: Mothers Matter founder disagrees with Lauren Dickason verdict, claims it's the wrong decision

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions are running high after a jury found Lauren Dickason guilty of murdering her three children in a majority verdict this afternoon. The jury del...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on support for Donald Trump holding steady following indictment

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US political experts have noticed support for Donald Trump is holding steady following his fourth criminal indictment. Trump and 18 associates have be...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Matildas going up against England in the World Cup semi-final

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who holds the favourites tag heading into tonight's semifinal between Australia and England at the Football World Cup? It's Australia's first-ever sem...

Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice Reporter on Lauren Dickason being found guilty of murdering her three children

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Dickason now faces a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering her three daughters in 2021. The jury deliberated for over 13 hours, b...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on dissident republicans accessing Police Service of Northern Ireland data following accidental breach

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Northern Ireland's police chief has confirmed data released in an accidental breach is in the hands of dissident republicans. The names, locations, ra...

The Huddle: Was Grant Robertson out of line?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, North Shore Councillor Richard Hills and Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issue...

Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the East Coast still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle damage

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclone Gabrielle damaged property, closed 30 sections of state highways, and killed 11- and the recovery is still ongoing. It's been six months since...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins losing patience with ACT's David Seymour during Question Time

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister lost patience with ACT's David Seymour during Question Time. Seymour accused the Government of using race to divide New Zealanders,...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian Federal Police arresting an unruly passenger after flight forced back to Sydney

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Federal Police have charged a Canberra man, after he was aggressive on a plane from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Video taken on the Malaysia...

Paul Spain: tech commentator on Sky facing backlash over Sky Box and increased broadband and entertainment package prices

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sky TV are on the receiving end of backlash over their recent business decisions.  The Herald's Chris Rattue has labelled the Sky Box an 'absolute do...

Jen Baird: REINZ chief executive on new figures showing confidence is returning to the housing market

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New REINZ figures show the housing market is still subdued- but some buyer confidence is returning. Their house price index shows the national median ...

Nicola Willis: National deputy leader rejects accusations she lied about internal tensions within Labour over tax policy

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis is rejecting accusations she lied about internal tensions among Labour over its tax policy. Willis claim...

Stephanie Pow: Crayon CEO concerned about aspects of Labour Paid Partner's Leave policy, says it doesn't align with other countries

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns about aspects of Labour's Paid Partner's Leave policy. It will give partners four weeks of paid leave by 2026, on top of the primary ...

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on Sweden and Spain clashing in a sold-out stadium for the Women's World Cup

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's Eden Park is set to play host to another record-breaking Women's World Cup match. Spain will face off against Sweden for a chance in the fi...

Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice Reporter on the jury in Lauren Dickason's trial wrapping up second day of deliberations

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The jury in Lauren Dickason’s triple murder trial has gone home for the night. She admits to killing her daughters in Timaru in 2021 but denies it w...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Spain going up against Sweden in tonight's World Cup semi-final

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spain and Sweden are set to battle it out for a spot in the Women's World Cup final tonight. New Zealand hosts its 29th and final match tonight, where...

Christine Fletcher: Auckland City Councillor on AT warning that rail crossings could be closed for 45 minutes each hour during peak commute times

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Increased train frequency in Auckland's Mt Albert could mean crossings will close for 45 minutes each hour during peak times. That's on top of Aucklan...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: On principle, it's hard to argue with Labour's paternity leave policy

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour’s paternity leave policy is a good one. Finally. They’ll be relieved commentators like it- they’re clearly trying to change the subject...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the study confirming the region has lost 3.9 million working days to strikes in the past year

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A study by Resolution Foundation says 3.9 million working days to industrial action in the past year. Nurses, junior doctors, teachers, railway worker...

The Huddle: Will Labour regret taking GST off fruit and vegetables?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the followin...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Labour's newly announced tax policies

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced a raft of tax policies designed to address the cost of living crisis ahead of the election. Hipkins has announced a boost...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins ending all remaining Covid-19 restrictions

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has labelled New Zealand's scrapping of all remaining Covid-19 restrictions a 'significant milestone'. Mandatory seven-day isolatio...

John Small: Commerce Commission on One New Zealand receiving record $3.675m fine for breaching Fair Trading Act

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One NZ, formerly known as Vodafone, has been handed a record $3.675 million fine for breaching the Fair Trading Act. The telecommunications company ha...

Mark Smith: ASB senior economist on the net gain in migrants being offset by thousands of Kiwis leaving the country

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Migrant arrivals have continued to soar in the year to June 2023- but these gains are being offset as more Kiwis depart.  Annual net migration rose a...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to take GST off fruit and vegetables if re-elected

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is defending the Government's scheme to take GST off fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. It's faced criticism from economists ...

Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister recommends people infected with Covid-19 continue to isolate, despite remaining restrictions ending midnight

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From midnight, there will be no legal barrier to someone going to work infected with Covid-19. The Government is dropping all isolation and mask-weari...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Women's World Cup proves we'll come for women's sport- if it's worth going to

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I went to the football at Eden Park on Friday night. It was great, an almost full stadium and probably -without a lie- the loudest roars from a cr...

Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice reporter on the jury in the Lauren Dickason murder case retiring to deliberate verdict

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A reminder the trial of triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason case is decided by a jury, not the experts. She doesn’t deny killing her three daughte...

Sarah Balle: Supie founder says removal of produce GST will add administration costs to the supply chain

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Confusion from some smaller supermarket outlets, as the Government announces an election policy to remove GST on fresh and frozen produce. It says it ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia considering a public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has voiced support for a national holiday if the Matildas succeed in the World Cup. Australia has made it to the semi-...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on what to expect from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Australia versus Europe in the final four of the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Matildas squeezed past France 7-6 on penalties in Brisbane, while En...

Sir John Kirwan: former All Black agrees with NZ Rugby claim that NPC model is not 'fit for purpose'

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NZR seeks to make changes to provincial rugby, following chief Mark Robinson claiming the current model isn't 'fit for purpose'. The NPC was launched ...

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair on food costs still being 10% up from 2022

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The weekly grocery cost continues to sting Kiwis. Food prices dropped 0.5% from June to July, although they're still up 9.6% from a year ago. Meat, po...

Priyanca Radhakrishnan: Associate Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on the mandatory reporting of gender pay gaps

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government insists it's not 'forcing change' to close New Zealand's gender pay gap. Instead, Associate Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Pri...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the fatal Maui wildfires

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fatal wildfires in Hawaii's Maui caught thousands of people off guard. At least 53 people are dead and around 11,000 are without power, with the r...

John Key: Former Prime Minister on the damage in Maui due to wildfires

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A big rebuild job ahead for Maui locals once the wildfires start to ease. At least 53 people are dead and around 11,000 are without power on the islan...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the fire at Britain's famed 'wonkiest' pub being treated as arson

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A fire that tore through Britain's famed 'wonkiest' pub is now being treated as arson, according to police. The Crooked House, located in the Black Co...

The Huddle: Does ACT's sentencing policy have merit?

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in to discuss the following issues of the day- and m...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri kiwifruit being recalled in the US after listeria discovery

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of punnets of Zespri kiwifruit have been recalled in the US after routine sampling found listeria. Testing carried out by the Kentucky Depart...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what China sliding into deflation means for the New Zealand economy

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China's descent into deflation paired with rising prices in New Zealand could spell trouble. Consumer prices in China fell for the first time in over ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former coach Jamie Joseph returning to the Highlanders as Head of Rugby

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A major coup for the Highlanders, with former coach Jamie Joseph re-joining the franchise as the newly-created Head of Rugby. The 53-year-old has sign...

Richard Wagstaff: NZ Council of Trade Unions President on Health NZ potentially using PPPs as investment options for hospitals

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Public-private partnerships have sparked debate, following the release of Health NZ's operating model. The agency's new operating model mentions priva...

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on a recent survey showing farmer confidence is at a record low

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent survey of over 1000 dairy, sheep, beef and arable farmers found that industry confidence is at a historic low. The Farmer Confidence survey, ...

Jithin Chittibomma: Liquids Sandringham operations manager on being forcibly shut down and appealing the decision

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland bottle store has been shut down after a group of neighbours complained it hadn't lived up to its promise of being boutique. The Sandringha...

Alfred Ngaro: Former National MP ahead of planned political comeback with Christian-focused party New Zeal

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Cabinet Minister Alfred Ngaro's revealed the motivations behind his political comeback, saying Kiwi voters don't know who to trust. Ngaro's for...

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity co-founder says a clear lack of competition makes New Zealand's banking market tougher than most OECD countries

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A not-for-profit Kiwisaver provider says it's tough competing in New Zealand's banking market. The Commerce Commission has today revealed the nation's...

David Seymour: ACT Party leader plans to overhaul Sentencing Act, remove cultural background reports

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACT wants to overhaul the Sentencing Act and put the victims of crime at the centre of judges' considerations. Under the policy, cultural background r...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Alfred Ngaro forming a Christian-focused party 'New Zeal'

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former Cabinet Minister's revealed he's heading back into politics - with just over two months to go until election day. Newstalk ZB revealed Alfred...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's ex-husband claiming she tried to poison him as deadly mushroom investigation continues

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Speculation is brewing over the intentions of the woman who cooked up a deadly mushroom lunch in Victoria Gail and Don Patterson and Gail's sister Hea...

Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President among educators requesting all parties stop politicising education

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Primary Principals want education to stop being politicised. A survey of 150 schools has found at least 45 minutes a day is currently being t...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: ACT plans to put the victim and the community at the centre of sentencing

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACT’s released its tougher on crime sentencing policy today, and I'll be honest with you- even I'm shocked at how little consideration judges ha...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Police Service of Northern Ireland apologising for data breach exposing all 10,000 staff members

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised for mistakenly revealing details of all 10,000 staff members. By human error, the PSNI had share...

The Huddle: To ban or not to ban mobile phones from schools?

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Projects Director at Still, Sam Johnson, and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about ...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief forecaster on China's economy sliding into deflation

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Chinese economy has slipped into deflation, as declining domestic spending impacted the region's post-Covid recovery. China's CPI fell 0.3 points ...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the challenges towards getting New Zealand to 100 percent renewable electricity

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's new partnership with BlackRock Capital is set to fast-track the nation's transition to renewable energy. BlackRock's investment fund ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government ditching plans to implement tougher regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later providers

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government have ditched plans to implement tougher regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later providers. They had initially proposed requiring affordabilit...

Vittoria Shortt: ASB CEO on ASB posting record $1.56 billion full-year net profit

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ASB Bank have posted record annual profits, but the signs of an economic slowdown impacted their earnings. The bank reported a net profit for the year...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Ministry of Pacific Peoples spending $40,000 to farewell former chief executive

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's public sector watchdog has slammed the Ministry of Pacific Peoples for spending tens of thousands on a farewell event. It's been reveale...

Duncan Webb: Consumer Affairs Minister explains that full assessment into Buy Now, Pay Later providers would have been too cumbersome

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is defending softer rules for Buy Now, Pay Later lenders than initially promised. Providers like AfterPay and LayBuy will soon be made ...

Terry Collins: AA Principal Advisor says there are several factors behind petrol prices being hiked

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Petrol prices continue to climb higher. The average price of 91 is expected to hit $3 within weeks, and the Government has already ruled out another d...

Paul Goldsmith: National justice spokesman says Labour needs to evaluate uptick in home detention breaches and raise the bar for eligibility

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National is slamming the Government for a rise in home detention breaches. Official figures show the number of charges for an offender breaking electr...

Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar School headmaster says banning cellphones works and supports National Party crackdown

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland school that's banned phones for years is supporting National's promise to crackdown on cellphone use in schools. If elected, National will...

Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on former daughter-in-law at centre of mushroom poisoning case being investigated as food dehydrator discovered

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A food dehydrator is under the spotlight in relation to an alleged mushroom poisoning in Victoria. Three people are dead and another is in critical co...

Andrew Geddis: Otago University law expert on the Crown appealing $450,000 payout to mentally unwell 'Cuba St kisser'

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Crown have appealed the $450,000 compensation awarded to an individual sentenced to 7 years jail for an indecent assault charge. Daniel Fitzgerald...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should we ban cellphones in school?

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not going to say no to a ban on phone use in schools. I think we all know phones are not the biggest problem with education, truancy and a crap cu...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Matthew Flinders' remains being reburied in his home town of Lincolnshire

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The remains of Matthew Flinders, the first explorer to circumnavigate Australia, will be buried in his home town of Lincolnshire in 2024. His remains ...

The Huddle: Is the BlackRock climate infrastructure fund good for New Zealand?

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital PR and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the 'loosely-defined' nature of recessions as several economies slow down

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Economies are slowing down all over the world- with many poised to enter technical recessions. Australia's economy has stalled and unemployment rates ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on more sheep and beef farms being converted into carbon farms

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The conversion of sheep and beef farms into carbon farms continues to grow at a rapid pace. An updated Orme & Associates report on land-use change...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on BlackRock launching a $2 billon dollar fund to support renewable energy in NZ

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government and BlackRock have joined forces to create a climate infrastructure fund to support 100 percent renewable electricity generation. The f...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the daughter-in-law of the deadly mushroom victims being under investigation

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Victorian woman who cooked up a mushroom lunch which killed three and put another in hospital says she meant no harm. The woman, a daughter-in-law o...

Ginny Andersen: Police Minister urges the National Party to voice support for the firearms registry and keep it if they enter Government

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister is putting pressure on National to confirm they plan to keep the firearms registry if they enter Government. A survey conducted by...

Chris Casey: Point Chev Social Enterprise Trust spokesperson on Te Pāti Māori introducing a 'culture pass' for young people

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Te Pāti Māori wants to introduce a 'culture pass'- giving young people money to spend on the arts sector. The idea stems from overseas, where people...

Megan Woods: Energy Minister defends $2 billion infrastructure fund partnership with BlackRock, says they're acting in New Zealand interest

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has been quizzed on why it's not putting money into a renewable electricity scheme. It has partnered with worldwide asset management co...

Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor labels Tory Whanau headlines 'unnecessary distraction' for Wellington

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Wellington City Councillor is criticising headlines about the mayor's dog. Tory Whanau has been bringing her two-year-old staffy to the City Council...

Ross Grantham: Manawatu Area Police Commander confident the 'situation's under control' following fatal incident in Palmerston North

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gang tensions are at a high in Palmerston North, with a man fatally shot in Highbury on Sunday. A source tells our newsroom it follows unrest between ...