Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on ACT MP Simon Court revealing he was shot in a drug deal gone wrong aged 17
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT MP Simon Court has revealed he was shot in a drug deal gone wrong in his pre-parliament life. Senior political correspondent Barry Soper says, age...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on English footballer Lauren James stomping on a Nigerian player
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A moment of madness has marred England's World Cup round of 16 penalty shootout win over Nigeria in Brisbane. Lauren James was red-carded in the 87th ...
Greg Murphy: road safety advocate on new Waka Kotahi data revealing 2.4 percent of drivers illegally use mobile phones
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A small percentage of Aucklanders have been caught using phones while driving. A six month Waka Kotahi safety camera trial across the city picked up 2...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the first 50 asylum seekers being moved to a floating barge to await asylum application outcome
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first wave of asylum seekers will be moved to the Bibby Stockholm barge to await the outcome of their applications. Under the controversial scheme...
The Huddle: How credible is Labour's big transport play?
07 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 trade negotiator Vangelis Vitalis issuing a warning for NZ exporters
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meat exporters have been watching the global spat between the US and China, and some worry New Zealand may be caught in the crossfire. New Zealand's l...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the uptick in incidents of gun crime across New Zealand
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three gunmen are on the run following separate shootings in the past week. Police are hunting 24-year-old Dariush Talagi, after two people were shot o...
Matt Nippert: NZ Herald reporter on John Tamihere and the Waipareira Trust reaching their deadline to settle an outstanding loan
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
West Auckland social services charity the Waipareira Trust and chief executive John Tamihere have reached their deadline to settle an outstanding loan...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister denies the Government's hiding an unprecedented fiscal deficit
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is denying there's a fiscal hole in the Government's books. Treasury is expected to open their accounts ahead of the election, gi...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour won't build the harbour tunnel
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I love the Auckland harbour transport plan, don’t you? Who doesn’t want to get across the harbour more easily and doesn’t want some more roa...
Aaron Hendry: Youth worker 'disappointed' the Government didn't follow advice to shut down Auckland youth justice facility
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Revelations the Government didn't follow advice to shut down a South Auckland youth justice residence, Korowai Manaaki. Former police commissioner Mik...
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland director lambasts planned second Waitemata Harbour crossing as 'comical'
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's choice for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing is being called 'comical'. It includes two three-lane tunnels for vehicles and a 21 ki...
Elliot Smith: ZB rugby editor on Ian Foster naming the 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are no bolters in the All Blacks squad heading to the Rugby World Cup starting in France next month. Selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Sc...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on three people dying after eating toxic wild mushrooms in South Gippsland
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Australia, three people are dead and a fourth is in a critical condition after eating a meal containing toxic wild mushrooms. Victorian Police have...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host ahead of the All Blacks World Cup squad naming
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Foster is set to unveil the 33 players to contest the William Webb Ellis Cup come November. There's speculation that some unconventional picks cou...
Andrew Waa: Health Coalition Aotearoa Smokefree panel expert on the Save Our Stores campaign being backed by tobacco companies
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A campaign to save local businesses from the Smokefree 2025 Act may not be the work of concerned dairy owners. A new report shows tobacco companies ...
Kareem Gouda: Global News Journalist on Alberta withdrawing their bid to host the Commonwealth Games
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are rising over whether Alberta's withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games is another nail in the coffin for the multi-sport event. Rising cos...
Sean Mandell: LA Entertainment Correspondent on the lawsuit against Lizzo
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pop singer Lizzo has broken her silence over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Three former back up dancers have accused her of weight shaming a...
Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the fall of Fonterra's Farmgate Milk Price
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers were trudging around a little deeper in the mud today after a fall in Fonterra's expected payout to dairy farmers. Fonterra has drastically cu...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the having a police station in Auckland city centre
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are calls for more police in Auckland's CBD after another shooting. Police were called to reports of fighting between two groups on Lower Queen ...
Andrew Little: Defence Minister on the updated strategic defence policy
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Defence Minister's not shying away from the criticisms that his new forward-looking military focus is too aggressive. Andrew Little's released the...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need more Police patrolling out cities CBDs
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doesn't the shooting in Auckland overnight illustrate to you that the Police Ministers’ idea of getting volunteers to do patrols in Auckla...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the Bank of England potentially raising interest rates for 14th time in a row
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the UK, interest rates are expected to rise a 14th time as the Bank of England struggles to bring down inflation. Economists have predicted the Ban...
The Huddle: Should Chris Luxon rule out working with Winston Peters?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- a...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on Fitch downgrading the US credit rating from AAA to AA+
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US markets plummeted overnight following Fitch downgrading the US credit rating from AAA to AA+. The agency cited fiscal deterioration over the next t...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on international milk prices falling at this month's GDT auction
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
International milk prices took a fall in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, concerning exporters and analysts. The GDT Price Index was down 4.3 pe...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the Government confronting a potential fiscal hole in their books
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robertson and Hipkins have admitted Government's books are in a more challenging position than expected- but deny claims of a fiscal hole. The Finance...
Craig Harrison: Maritime Union National Secretary disapproves of Wayne Brown's proposed additions to Auckland waterfront
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions over whether a bold makeover for Auckland's waterfront is good for the harbour facilities. Mayor Wayne Brown's put up plans for an open air ...
Tom Bullock and Michael Brooks: Bakehouse on Bond owner and Poultry Industry Association Executive Director on the dwindling egg supply
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bad news for brunch lovers, with some food joints claiming egg supplies are dwindling.Bakeries and restaurants are apparently having to lower their us...
Will Loughrin: police inspector says stolen Toyota Hilux ute informing Marokopa Tom Phillips investigation process
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police believe a ute being driven by missing Marokopa dad Tom Phillips was involved in an altercation in the Waikato area last night. Phillips was spo...
John Allen: Wellington NZ Chief Executive explains tourism strategy designed to lure New Yorkers to the Capital
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Yorkers are being encouraged to escape to a new city- our very own Capital. For the Escape to Wellington campaign, a computer was set up on the st...
Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister says staff are making progress on reducing health system wait lists
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Progress on reducing waitlists in our health system - despite winter pressures. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says total planned care treatments, inc...
Chris Budge: Private investigator warns missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips may hide again after being spotted
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A private investigator trying to find missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips says he'll likely hide again, after being spotted. Phillips disappeared 18 mon...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on human remains being discovered near the wreckage of Queensland helicopter
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Human remains have been found in the search for four army crew, after a helicopter crash off Queensland's coast. The chopper hit the water off Hamilto...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on David Seymour ruling out a collaboration with Winston Peters
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT's drawn a line in the sand- saying its MPs won't sit around the cabinet table with Winston Peters or his MPs. NZ First scored 4.1 percent in the l...
Clay Wilson: ZB sport news director on Ian Foster's picks for Saturday's All Blacks test against the Wallabies
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Ian Foster today revealed his picks for for the second Bledisloe Cup test in Dunedin. 12 starting changes have been made for Saturday...
Leo Molloy: former Auckland mayoral candidate labels Ginny Andersen's volunteer wardens suggestion 'a dumb idea'
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister has suggested volunteer wardens could supplement police in central Auckland. Ginny Andersen says wardens for Maori and other ethni...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's no way New Zealand's issues can be solved with Winston Peters in Government
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reasonably significant political news today- ACT’s David Seymour has absolutely ruled out working with Winston Peters in Government afte...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Poland sending troops to their border after accusing Belarus of violating their airspace
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poland has rushed troops to its eastern border after accusing Belarus of violating their airspace with military helicopters. The Belarusian military ...
The Huddle: What kind of shape are the Government books in?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Business Mentors NZ chief executive Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussi...
Jenna Price: Columnist and former teaching academic says teachers are struggling because children are more narcissistic
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One educational expert suggests children are growing more narcissistic- and it's creating problems for teachers. Columnist and former teaching academi...
Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Meta and Alphabet reporting strong results from US earnings season
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two major players in the tech world are reporting strong results this US earnings season. Meta and Alphabet are seeing digital advertising revenue bou...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on Stats NZ revealing unemployment rate reached 3.6 percent for three months to June
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment is rising - but remains historically low - as the election approaches.New Stats NZ figures show the unemployment rate reached 3.6 percent...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump facing four charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election result
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US Justice Department's indicted Donald Trump, alleging dishonesty, fraud and deceit. The former US President's scheduled to appear in a Washingto...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Grant Robertson warning the Government has hard spending choices ahead
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claims the Government's top chief executives have been asked to tighten their belts. Our newsroom confirmed the heads of major Government departments ...
Peter Dunne: former MP and current political commentator explains how Labour's recent dip in Newshub-Reid Research poll is reflective of other polls
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The gap between Labour and National could be starting to widen, as election day gets closer. The latest Newshub-Reid Research poll shows National and ...
Darryl Smith: Marylands School survivor and former pupil wants more than compensation following extended abuse
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former pupil in the care of a Catholic order in Christchurch has described it as 'Hell on Earth'. The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has ...
Scott Jennings: former George W Bush adviser says Donald Trump indictment puts his 2024 campaign in 'uncharted waters'
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has been indicted on four counts in the investigation into the interference of the 2020 US election. The former President is scheduled to...
Jan Tinetti: Education Minister on the Government agreeing to offer secondary teachers and principals 14.5 percent base salary increase
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Secondary teachers will vote on a new pay offer next week. The Government's agreed to offer the 14.5 percent increase recommended by an Arbitration Pa...
Nicola Willis: National deputy leader claims the Government's finances are worse than forecast in Budget 2023
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National claims the Government's finances are teetering on the edge. Our newsroom has confirmed the Finance Minister met heads of major Government dep...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what can be expected ahead of Ian Foster naming 33-man World Cup squad
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It could be too little, too late for some All Blacks players, with the naming of the 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup looming. Saturday's second B...
Jevon McSkimming: Police Deputy Commissioner denies police hiring freeze is about tight finances, claims they're looking to the future
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Officials deny a potential freeze on hiring back-office police staff is about tight finances. That's despite one of the country's top cops warning sta...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why do charges against Donald Trump make him more popular?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do not fall into the trap of thinking these latest charges against Donald Trump, just because they’re the most serious yet, are going to change hi...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK stores cracking down on shoplifting with facial recognition technology
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A handful of UK-based retailers are incorporating facial recognition technology to crack down on shoplifting. UK police are employing pre-existing l...
The Huddle: Will the brain drain create more problems for New Zealand?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...
Kate McNamara: NZ Herald business journalist on the group of water entity CEOs claiming high salaries for non-existent jobs
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A group of veteran public servants who were appointed to set up four water entities are collecting high salaries for work that no longer exists. Jon L...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host less than optimistic about GDT auction
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Analysts are feeling less than optimistic about tonight's GDT auction amid low Chinese demand for dairy. According to the SGX-NZX futures market, whol...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Grant Robertson refusing to explain whether GST would come off fruit and vegetables
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson remains under pressure, as he bats off questions about Labour's tax policy. Robertson is still refusing to confirm w...
Jarrod Haar: Massey Business School Professor says financial stress and easy path to citizenship make Australia more attractive
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows over a third of New Zealand's workforce are thinking of quitting their jobs and moving to Australia. A joint university study highl...
Winston Peters: NZ First leader rules out coalition with Labour after the election
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NZ First leader Winston Peters is sticking to his guns in refusing to form a coalition Government with Labour. Peters launched his comeback last week,...
Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner expresses frustration over inadvertent privacy breach of firearms owners
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Privacy Commissioner is frustrated by the New Zealand Police’s recent serious privacy breach. Police inadvertently disclosed the email addresses...
Patrick Gower: broadcaster and Paddy Gower Has Issues host says Government crackdown on vaping won't go far enough
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster and commentator Paddy Gower says the horse has already bolted on the Government's attempt to crack down on vaping. All vapes will need to ...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster says it's hard to see why BNZ hiked up home loan rates
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are baffled over BNZ's decision to bump up the interest rates on three home loan terms. The bank will lift their six-month rate from 7.85 p...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: This country needs a change to stop people from leaving
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t think it’s going to surprise you to hear the huge numbers of Kiwi workers thinking about moving to Australia- it's a third o...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice Reporter on expert confirming Lauren Dickason showed no evidence of insanity following triple murder
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An expert claims Lauren Dickason showed no evidence of insanity just after killing her children. She's on trial at the High Court in Christchurch, acc...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National and ACT leading in latest Roy Morgan poll
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Roy Morgan NZ poll shows a National/ACT coalition has a clear lead over the current Government. The right-leaning coalition is up by 2.5 po...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding the OCR at 4.1 percent
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia is holding the OCR at 4.1 percent, to assess the impact of prior hikes. The RBA warns that more increases may be needed ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the US going up against Portugal in pivotal World Cup clash
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The United States are hours away from their pivotal football World Cup group clash against Portugal at Eden Park tonight. The US needs at least a draw...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals’ Association President on 'disturbing email being sent to Rosehill College students from external source
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An email containing graphic content has been sent to students at an Auckland high school on their school accounts. Parents of Rosehill College student...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning 'war is coming to Russia'
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stern warning to Russia following a recent drone attack. Zelenskyy's remarks came during his visi...
The Huddle: Will National's proposed transport plan only cost $24 billion?
31 Jul 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 the Government announcing further $567 million for Cyclone Gabrielle rebuilds
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A $567 million push to make cyclone and flood-affected roads safer and more resilient. The Government's announced funding for immediate works on state...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour revealing significant demotions for several ministers
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour unveiled their Party list for the upcoming election- with bad news for several MPs. Leader Chris Hipkins is number one on the list, followed by...
Scott Shellady: US markets analyst says the US won't avoid a recession
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US economists are predicting the region will be able to get inflation under control while avoiding recession. The US Federal Reserve is no longer proj...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister tight-lipped on Hawke's Bay managed retreat details, claims cost-sharing details up to councils
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's staying tight lipped on how much the Government will fork out for managed retreat in Hawke's Bay. The region's councils are bei...
Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council chair 'disappointed' both Labour and National backing away from Let's Get Wellington Moving
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National today confirmed they'll scrap Let's Get Wellington Moving- and the Prime Minister hasn't voiced support for the project. The Opposition int...
Pete Gallagher: FENZ risk reduction and investigations manager issues warning over charging lithium-ion batteries
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FENZ have issued a warning regarding the dangers of lithium-ion batteries days after a harmful explosion. On Saturday, an e-scooter charging in a cent...
Chris Abercrombie: PPTA Acting President on an arbitration panel recommending secondary teachers receive 14.5 percent pay rise
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The secondary schools union says a proposed pay rise would be satisfactory - but not everything they'd wanted. An arbitration panel has recommended a ...
Simeon Brown: National Transport spokesperson says planned $24 billion transport policy funding will cover first stages of project
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National are defending the cost of their newly announced $24 billion transport policy. Labour's already poked holes in it, saying the four-lane highwa...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the four missing Australian Defence Force members being confirmed dead
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four missing Australian Defence Force members have been confirmed dead. Significant wreckage has been found from a helicopter that crashed in Queensla...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: National's transport policy is the best of the election campaign
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National’s transport policy is my favourite policy of this election campaign so far. Because we are taking the mickey with the state of our r...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Football Ferns being eliminated from the Women's World Cup
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Football Ferns are out of the World Cup after drawing nil-all with round-of-16-bound Switzerland in Group A. Norway's 6-nil victory over the Phili...
Tāmati Coffey: East Coast Labour candidate takes back political resignation, claims the East Coast needs new leadership
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tāmati Coffey says he's ready to fight for the East Coast. He's taken back his political resignation, and has been selected to contest the electorate...
Sarah Balle: Supie Founder on Labour's GST removal policy
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An online supermarket says removing GST from fruit and vegetables wouldn't be reflected at the checkout. National says Labour is poised to announce th...
Emmanuel Stamatakis: Sydney University Physical Activity Professor on small everyday activities reducing cancer risk
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A suggestion that long workouts aren't essential for those looking to improve their health. Australian researchers have discovered three or four min...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald Reporter on the updates to the Lauren Dickason case
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A psychiatric expert has told a jury Lauren Dickason was "out of touch with reality" when she killed her three daughters. Dickason is on trial at the ...
Adrian Macey: NZ Climate Change Research Institute Professor on climate change
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A climate change professor says we should focus more on physics than on feelings. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the era of global boiling...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Razor is exactly what the All Blacks need
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First thing I thought when I saw the ad that Scott Robertson took out in the paper today thanking fans was that Razor is a bigger asset to the Al...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the flood of tributes following Sinéad O'Connor passing
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. She released 10 studio albums across her career, but she's best known ...
The Huddle: Labour's situation gets worse and worse
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and mo...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Blue Duck Station encouraging people to take their wool for free
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruapehu-based attraction Blue Duck Station is begging people to take their wool- free of charge. The company took to social media to explain their 'wo...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Julia Gillard's former partner Tim Mathieson pleading guilty to sexual assault charges
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Mathieson, ex-partner of former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, has plead guilty to sexual assault charges. Mathieson was charged with se...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National's Nicola Willis claiming Labour will remove GST from fruit and veges
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's staying tight-lipped on its tax policy- despite the Opposition claiming they've figured it out. National's Nicola Willis claims Labour's plan...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the USA-Netherlands Football World Cup match ending in a draw
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's been nothing to separate the USA and the Netherlands, with their Football World Cup group game in Wellington ending in a 1-all draw. In what w...
Jason Ennor: My HR chief executive on the report confirming two thirds of small and medium businesses expect improvement
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cautious optimism prevails throughout small and medium businesses, a new report finds. My HR data reveals almost two thirds of companies expect revenu...
Glenn Barclay: Fair Tax Coalition spokesperson defends Te Pāti Māori's new tax plan, says ideas need to be explored
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Pāti Māori has unveiled their 'radical' new tax policy ahead of the upcoming election. These reforms include a net wealth tax, the removal of GST...
Lyall Carter: West Auckland is Flooding chairman on Auckland Council pausing rates bills for 'uninhabitable' flood-damaged properties
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders hit by extreme weather events are in for some financial relief. The Council has voted to completely remove rates for property owners whose...
Karen Chhour: ACT spokesperson for Children and Social Development says identity politics getting in the way of children's best interests following Oranga Tamariki dispute
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oranga Tamariki have sought legal resolution over a dispute about who should care for a 3-year-old girl. The organisation believes the child should be...
Sam Rubin: KTLA entertainment reporter on Kevin Spacey being cleared of sexually assaulting four men
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tears rolled down Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey's face as he was handed a NOT guilty verdict. The 64-year-old was acquitted of charges against four men...
Nicola Willis: Deputy Leader Nicola Willis claims Labour plans to remove GST from fruits and vegetables
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is picking apart a policy it's predicting Labour is about to announce. The Opposition claims Labour will remove GST from fruit and vegetables...