Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
John Sneyd: Department of Internal Affairs Regulatory Services Manager says FIFA sweepstakes need to follow legal boundaries
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could your FIFA office sweepstake be illegal? The Department of Internal Affairs says prize money can't exceed $500 and sweepstake organisers shouldn'...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour haven't denied plans to drop GST on fruit and vegetables
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to believe it’s possible, but Labour’s week just got even worse- because their tax policy just got leaked. National's Nicola Wil...
Angela Strange: Waikato Regional Councillor on Te Huia passengers getting free tickets for a week to mark service return
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The resumption of train services between Auckland and Hamilton is being marked as an 'excellent outcome'. Waka Kotahi has lifted its ban on Te Huia tr...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on 40 people dying in the Mediterranean wildfires
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over 40 people have been killed in the wildfires threatening villages and holiday resorts across the Mediterranean. Greece is preparing for more evacu...
The Huddle: Are Labour MPs starting to turn against each other?
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, STILL Director of Projects Sam Johnson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about th...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist says Hipkins and Albanese should establish trans-Tasman visa to boost Australian connection
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will explore ways to simplify travel across the ditch. The two leaders met in Wellington ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on former RBNZ governor Don Brash claiming increased fuel taxes will fight inflation
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Reserve Bank governor Don Brash believes the RBNZ should be empowered to lift fuel taxes to fight inflation. He stated in a blog post that incr...
Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor says cost of living and retailer marketing are driving consumers towards home brand products
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows consumers are gravitating towards home brand products due to the rising cost of living. EY data indicates that 65 percent of people...
Simon Court: ACT Environment spokesperson on the Government reducing the number of ETS units by 17.6 million
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has boosted the Emissions Trading Scheme’s auction reserve price- and increased the overall price of carbon by 44 percent. It's also ...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice Reporter on Lauren Dickason’s mother giving evidence at triple murder trial
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Dickason’s mother has taken the stand to give evidence at her triple murder trial. She's accused of murdering her three young daughters in Ti...
Cameron Bagrie: independent economist blames several factors on rents going up by $2600 per year
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A combination of factors are being blamed for increasing rents. Trade Me data for June shows the median weekly rent has increased by $50 since last ye...
Sam Sherwood: NZ Herald senior crime reporter on police treating Yanfei Bao disappearance as homicide investigation
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Searchers have been scouring areas of interest for missing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao. The real estate agent was last seen in Wigram last Wednesday...
Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand Chief Executive blames Covid-19 disruptions for falling university completion rates
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
University course completion rates are at their lowest since 2014. Ministry of Education figures show completion rates dropped from a high of 89 perce...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Labour Party caucus leaks making it to the media
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs of a divided Labour Caucus, with confidential information leaked to the media. The Post reports remarks made by a first-term MP in a caucus disc...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visiting New Zealand
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has touched down for his first official visit to New Zealand. He's one of several foreign politicians travelling ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the likelihood of the Football Ferns advancing to World Cup playoffs
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Football Ferns are desperate to keep their World Cup future in their own hands. The surprise 1-0 loss to the Philippines leaves them needing to be...
Duncan Webb: State Owned Enterprises Minister on the Government reviewing weather forecasting systems amid MetService and NIWA rivalry
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes could be on the cards for New Zealand's weather forecasting system. The Government's commissioned a review to begin in September, with a f...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on wildfires forcing more travellers to evacuate from Corfu and Rhodes
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Relentless wildfires are forcing more travellers to abandon their Greek holidays and evacuate. Thousands of British tourists are struggling to depart ...
The Huddle: Should Chris Hipkins have fired Kiri Allan earlier?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, independent journalist Clare de Lore and Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster joined in on a discussion about the issues of ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on inflation and interest rates potentially making farmers struggle to break even
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rampant inflation and rising interest rates may create difficult times for dairy farmers in the coming months. Higher farming costs, fast-rising inter...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist predicts house prices will rise due to increased migration
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
House prices have been falling, but the tide may turn soon enough. HSBC predicts house prices will rise again by 5 percent in 2024, with a strong rebo...
Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk senior correspondent on Labour and National failing to attract middle voters
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to recent political polls, both major parties are struggling to connect with middle voters. BusinessDesk’s poll of polls shows combined su...
Andrew Chin: Auckland Council Head of Healthy Waters says CBD sinkhole caused by hole in stormwater pipe
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council has explained what's causing the sinkhole on College Hill Road. The metre-by-three-metre hole opened up yesterday afternoon, disrupti...
Bob Hancox: Otago University researcher reveals kids who watch too much TV may develop metabolic syndrome
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research reveals excessive screentime for kids may lead to metabolic syndrome developing later in life. A study has confirmed that those who watch...
David Chote: Former All White says there's plenty of time for the Football Ferns to turn the match around
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Philippines lead the Football Ferns 1-nil into the second half of their FIFA Women's World Cup contest in Wellington. New Zealand's had 56 per cen...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Kiri Allan should have been fired sooner
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t buy this debate about Chris Hipkins’ judgement as a leader and whether he made a mistake bringing Kiri Allan back to work from mental heal...
David Seymour: ACT leader says he isn't politicising Kiri Allan tragedy after party prompts debate in Parliament
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The opposition parties have been accused of politicising Kiri Allan's mental health crisis, but ACT's David Seymour says that's not the case. MPs acro...
Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter among the excited fans waiting for Football Ferns v Philippines match to kick off
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Football Ferns match against the Philippines is kicking off at Wellington Regional Stadium. Azaria Howell is at the capital's waterfront FIFA Fan-...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice Reporter on Lauren Dickason telling police she'd been thinking about murdering her children
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Dickason told police she hadn't felt normal for months before killing her children in Timaru. A jury at the High Court in Christchurch has watc...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on 25-year-old Rafferty Rolfe being charged with murder after triple crash in Queensland
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
25-year-old Rafferty Rolfe has been charged with three counts of murder after a serious highway fatality in Queensland. Rolfe is accused of pursuing a...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Kiri Allan confirming she won't stand for re-election
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiri Allan has confirmed she won't be standing for re-election. The East Coast MP signalled she was quitting politics in an emotional post - saying sh...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what to expect from the Football Ferns going up against the Philippines
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No changes from the Football Ferns for this evening's World Cup group A clash against the Philippines in Wellington. It'll be the same line-up that be...
Noah Hutchinson: Motorist on being threatened with multiple handguns while driving down Waikato Expressway
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A shaken motorist had handguns pointed at him while driving down the Waikato Expressway over the weekend. Noah Hutchinson was driving to Hamilton from...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on thousands being evacuated from Greek Islands following sixth day of wildfires
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two more Greek islands, Evia and Corfu, are evacuating travellers as wildfires sweep the region for the sixth day. Over 19,000 people have already bee...
The Huddle: Has Labour lost the election for good?
24 Jul 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 says Chris Hipkins should call an early election
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing calls for Labour to arrange a snap election following Kiri Allan's arrest and resignation. Kiri Allan is the latest Minister to depa...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Government giving over 850,000 casual employees a path to permanent work
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of causal workers in Australia could be on the path to permanent employment thanks to new proposed changes. Workplace Relations Minister Ton...
Vaughn Davis: Social media commentator says Twitter logo change could be the start of expansion into WeChat competitor
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter's famous blue bird logo is set to fly away to be replaced with a new symbol. Owner Elon Musk confirmed he plans to change the platform's logo ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister 'devastated' for Kiri Allan following reckless driving arrest and resignation
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says he's been texting back and forth with Kiri Allan over the past day. Allan quit Cabinet this morning - after being charged wi...
Mike Lee: Auckland University marketing professor says 'Barbenheimer' event good for movie theatres
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the surface, Barbie and Oppenheimer may seem like opposites, but they're bringing in the crowds together. Both movies opened in theatres on the sam...
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland Director says it's impossible for tolls to pay current construction costs as suggested by ACT
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A suggestion the economics in ACT's latest transport policy won't stack up. The Party says it would fund roading infrastructure with toll roads and mo...
Sam Sherwood: senior crime journalist on the disappearance of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A man accused of kidnapping a Christchurch real estate agent had reportedly booked a one-way flight overseas. 44-year-old Harcourts employee Yanfei Ba...
Mike Munro: former Labour Chief of Staff says Kiri Allan arrest will settle into the background by the time Labour starts campaigning
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiri Allan's arrest has raised questions about Labour's chances in the upcoming election. Ginny Andersen has taken over as Justice Minister from Kiri ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Kiri Allan resigning as Justice Minister following reckless driving charge
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiri Allan has resigned all her portfolios after being charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest following a car crash. The Prime Minister to...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Kiwi Erika Fairweather taking bronze at World Aquatics Championships
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Swimmer Erika Fairweather welcomes the strength of her 400-metre freestyle peers in the build-up to next year's Paris Olympics. The 19-year-old's clai...
James Rapley KC: Bar Association Criminal Committee co-chair voices concern about Auckland shooter sentencing criticism
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Bar Association is warning against misinformed anger at the judiciary following Thursday's Auckland shooting. The revelation that the ...
Anna Leask: Senior Political Reporter on the updates in the Mama Hooch trial
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two men who were charged alongside Mama Hooch rapists Danny and Roberto Jaz have been granted permanent name suppression, to avoid being “stigmatize...
Jack Tame: How far can the Ferns go?
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How fricking good? I watched the Football Ferns on my phone last night as I drove from Auckland to Rotorua. Streaming it from the passenger seat as we...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the hacking of US official's emails
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A targeted intelligence-gathering campaign by China-based hackers has resulted in the email account of Nicholas Burns, US Ambassador to China, being b...
Paul Goldsmith: National Spokesperson on Labour's inmate reduction plan after the shooting in Auckland
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National says the Government needs to scrap its 30-percent inmate reduction target. A 24-year-old on home detention for domestic violence fatally shot...
Hannah Wilkinson: Football Ferns Striker on her game winning goal
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
History was made at Eden Park on Thursday night. New Zealand scored its first victory at a Fifa World Cup — beating Norway 1-nil. Striker Hannah Wil...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak forecasting 'tough' fight to save seats in UK byelection
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, polls have opened in three parliamentary seats where byelections are being held- and Rishi Sunak is less than enthusiastic. In the l...
The Huddle: Is New Zealand still a safe place?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the followin...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on wheat prices soaring after Russian missiles hit Ukrainian ports
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wheat prices soared by 8 percent overnight after Ukrainian ports were hit by Russian missiles. Rabobank senior grains analyst Dennis Voznesenski says ...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on what the launch of Threads means for Meta's stock
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meta's launch of Threads has left analysts and experts wondering what this new platform will do for the company's bottom line. Threads has generated o...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on cheese prices being partially responsible for CPI increase
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cheese prices still remain high- and they may be responsible for inflation being stubbornly high. Stats NZ singled cheese prices out as being one of t...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Chris Hipkins' response to the deadly shooting in Auckland CBD
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins struck a sombre tone when addressing this morning's deadly shooting in Auckland CBD. Two people were killed and multiple ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on experts blasting Victoria's Daniel Andrews decision to back out of hosting Commonwealth Games
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Commonwealth Games chief is questioning the sums that led to Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews backing out of hosting the event. Daniel Andr...
Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President says the Government teaming up with Fonterra to halve emissions is good news
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers are delighted to see a taxpayer top up towards more ambitious Fonterra climate goals. Fonterra is putting up to $790 million towards halving m...
Shane Reti: National health spokesperson says there's something murky in the Health Minister requesting delay in publishing clinical performance data
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's health spokesperson is suspicious of Ayesha Verrall's requested delay in publishing correct clinical performance data. The Health Minister ...
Tyson Pula: Silky Otter Cinema manager on Barbie selling out movie theatres across the country
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of moviegoers are flocking to theatres to catch the highly anticipated Barbie movie. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, Kiwi fans are e...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the opening of the FIFA Fan Festival being delayed following Auckland CBD shooting
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The FIFA Women's World Cup opening ceremony is kicking off at Auckland's Eden Park shortly. A moment of silence will be held to mark today's shooting,...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner says police will continue to work hard following Auckland CBD shooting
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police are continuing to work hard following the shooting in downtown Auckland. Two people were killed and 10 were injured when a gunman opened fire i...
Ginny Andersen: Police Minister says police, justice and corrections ministries will look into Auckland CBD shooting
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister says it is far too early to know if any Government agencies could have stopped today's shooting. Ginny Andersen says the police, j...
Jack Tame: Thoughts on the Auckland shooting
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where to start? It’s just awful, it’s hideous, it is traumatic and I think deeply unsettling for all of us to see an event like this morning’s p...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor says CBD shooting rampage is a shock to Aucklanders
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two civilians are dead and ten are injured after a shooting attack in downtown Auckland CBD. The 24-year-old gunman stormed a Britomart building under...
The Huddle: Are today's CPI figures the start of a bigger trend?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation falling to 7.9 percent
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK inflation has cooled more than economists predicted and dropped to 7.9 percent. Experts had forecasted a drop to 8.2 percent, following a higher th...
Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the US earnings season for the June quarter
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US earnings season for the June quarter is officially underway. Economists warned of a recession risk in the lead up, but those concerns have sinc...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains what 6 percent inflation does to interest rates
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The inflation rate is headed in the right direction, but the Reserve bank won't be cutting interest rates anytime soon. New figures out today show the...
Jarrod Haar: Massey professor of Human Resource Management explains how employers can benefit from post-covid working hours
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Microsoft Teams data reveals 4pm til 6pm is the new workday 'dead zone' for employees. The data shows that employees have maintained their lockdow...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Chris Hipkins announcing new offence specifically targeting youth crime and ram raids
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new offence for young people is the latest announcement in the Government's retail crime crackdown. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the Government...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald Justice Reporter says the jury heard harrowing details of Lauren Dickason's fertility battle in third trial day
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Christchurch trial of a woman accused of murdering her young children in Timaru in 2021 has concluded its third day. Lauren Dickason admits killin...
Andrew Little: Immigration Minister defends investor visa scheme, says changes will encourage foreigners to benefit the country
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government promised their modified investor visa scheme would draw high-value investors into New Zealand's economy. Nine months later, only one vi...
Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillor says Tory Whanau shouldn't be an exception to council's tenancy agreement regarding dogs
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is under fire for breaching the council's tenancy agreement by bringing her dog to work. Reports claim Whanau has been br...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump expecting third indictment following January 6 probe
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump could be facing more legal action. The former US President claims he has been notified of a Grand Jury investigation of the January 2021 ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist says 'hot core' of inflation driving up price of essentials
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is falling - but costs remain high for New Zealanders. The Consumers Price Index rose six percent in the year to June. It's a fall from the ...
Kiri Allan: Justice Minister says new offence specifically targeting ram-raids builds on from earlier crime prevention measures
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Justice Minister's revealed a new law and order strategy to cut down on youth crime. The Government launched a new legal ram-raiding offence - and...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on FIFA President Gianni Infantino urging Kiwis to buy tickets for Women's World Cup
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis are being urged to get behind the Women's World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow. Ticket sales have met expectations with 1.5 million people set to...
Ross Feingold: Asia Political Risk Analyst unclear of the consequences expected for American national who crossed inter-Korean border into North Korea
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Question marks over an American soldier who went into North Korea without authority. He crossed the border as he was being escorted back to the US for...
Jack Tame: We're still a long way from the CPI target
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the Consumer Price Index is 6 percent. The numbers were out this morning and I think with 6 percent, we can say with confidence that, barring di...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the huge queues expected at Port of Dover as UK summer begins
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The summer holidays have begun in England and Wales- and many travellers are staring down the barrel of huge queues at Dover. Cross-Channel ferry pass...
The Huddle: Are the Commonwealth Games worth preserving?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Taxpayers' Union Executive Director Jordan Williams and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the less than optimistic outlook for the GDT auction
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rural economists are less than optimistic about the expected results in the GDT auction. Falling global dairy prices, adverse weather conditions and s...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on ACT co-founder Roger Douglas turning his back on the party
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT co-founder Roger Douglas has turned his back on his former party, claiming they “represent only the wealthy”. Douglas voiced opposition for AC...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews backing out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth games
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Victorian Government is under fire after pulling the pin on hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The state has withdrawn after cost estimates blew...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Michael Wood being referred to the Privileges Committee
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another chapter in the saga of former Labour Minister Michael Wood and his failure to disclose shareholdings. Speaker Adrian Rurawhe today referred Wo...
Ricardo Menéndez March: Green Party health spokesperson urges political parties to support amendment banning pharmaceutical ads
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party plans to table an amendment to the Therapeutic Products Bill to ban advertising for prescription medicines. New Zealand and the United...
Jennie Wyllie: Netball NZ CEO shocked and disappointed over Victoria withdrawing from hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Netball NZ's Chief Executive has expressed disappointment over Victoria's withdrawal from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth games. Victoria Premier Daniel...
Brett Gliddon: Waka Kotahi general manager of transport services says costs to fix landslide threatening Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway won't impact taxpayers
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Assurances taxpayers won't bear the brunt of costs from a landslide threatening the new Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway. Cracks have appeared in concrete ba...
Dave Crow: Rodney ratepayer on the 'ridiculous' charges he received from Auckland Council consultants
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An irate Rodney ratepayer is firing back against the 'ridiculous' charges laid by Auckland Council consultants. Dave Crow has identified several infla...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald senior reporter on the Christchurch High Court hearing evidence from Graham Dickason in Lauren Dickason trial
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The High Court at Christchurch has heard evidence from Graham Dickason at his wife's murder trial. Lauren Dickason admits killing their daughters in T...
Jim Dolan: Australian sports correspondent says this isn't the beginning of the end of the Commonwealth Games
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games has sparked debate about the event's future. The Victorian Government have pulled the pi...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Victoria backing out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games due to financial constraints
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria has pulled the pin on hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the state can't afford to host the event afte...
Spencer Sonn: Countdown and Woolworths Group NZ Manging Director says rebrand will give customers better value and convenience
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Countdown will start changing its signage back to the Woolworths name from next month. The supermarket has announced the $400 million transformation p...
Jack Tame: One more Commonwealth Games in 2030- and then no more
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m one of these people who every four years, vacillates over the value of the Commonwealth Games. ‘They’re outdated!’ I think, before the com...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Russia seizing control of Carlsberg and Danone operations
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russia has taken control of the Russian subsidiaries of beer company Carlsberg and yoghurt maker Danone. Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed t...
The Huddle: Will Labour seriously consider the Hoki Whenua Mai policy?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour Chief of Staff and Director at Mike Munro Communications...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the likelihood of China joining the CPTPP
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UK has formally signed up to the CPTPP trade deal this weekend- with China and Ukraine still waiting. China applied to join in 2021, but NZME busi...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist predicts another 25 percent basis point hike to OCR
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Westpac economists predict that the Reserve Bank isn't done hiking up the OCR. The RBNZ has indicated through forecasts in the May Monetary Policy Sta...