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Episodes
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister denies that New Zealand is undergoing a mood-shift away from Labour
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister denies New Zealand has undergone a mood-shift away from Labour. A just-released One News-Verian poll shows the right-bloc could f...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on tonight's One News-Verian poll showing National and ACT could form a Government
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new poll shows although support is down for National, the right-wing bloc could form a Government. Tonight's One News-Verian poll shows National hav...
Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on the expected staffing challenges in Term 3
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
School leaders are expecting staffing challenges for Term 3. Students returned to school today. Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Kyl...
Rob Wilson: Ghost Diving NZ Founder and President on the discovery of unexploded WWII ammunition in Wellington Harbour
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Volunteer divers have made an unusual discovery off the coast of Wellington's Oriental Bay. An unexploded fuze mechanism from World War II is the thir...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald senior reporter on the opening day of Lauren Dickason murder trial
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The opening day's ended in the trial of the mother who allegedly murdered her three young daughters in Timaru. South African born Lauren Dickason plea...
Ginny Andersen: Police Minister says new measures will ensure repeat offenders are held accountable
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Moves to help the justice system crack down on brazen criminal offending. The ram-raid trend of filming a criminal act and posting it online will now ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on a Perth tree planting event being axed after Aboriginal group demands $2.5 million
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tree planting event in Perth has been called off after an Aboriginal group demanded $2.5 million for approval. 120 volunteers were set to plant at l...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Carlos Alcaraz beating Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon for second grand slam title
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic believes the skillset of Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and the Serb himself. The 20-year-ol...
Marama Davidson: Green Party co-leader says Te Tiriti o Waitangi policy is about justice
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens say a policy announced today to return privately held land to Maori is about justice. If adopted, it would allow the Crown to negotiate buy...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Huw Edwards being named as BBC presenter at centre of scandal
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK fans have expressed shock that BBC news reader Huw Edwards is at the centre of this recent scandal. He had been outed by his wife, who later stated...
Rowena Duncum: The Country executive producer on Australians dumping 'worthless' strong wool supply
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strong wool prices in Australia and New Zealand are at a historic low. For the last three years, farmers have reportedly been hoarding their wool supp...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on US inflation dropping to 3 percent
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US inflation fell to 3 percent in June, highlighting the Federal Reserve's success at pushing down price pressures. The US dollar has dropped to a 15-...
Stewart Purvis: British broadcaster on Huw Edwards being named as suspended BBC presenter
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
News anchor Huw Edwards has been named as the presenter at the centre of the BBC scandal. He's been outed by his wife, but London police claim there's...
Alexey Muraviev: Curtin University Associate Professor of National Security says US and UK 'warnings' to Zelenskyy were a long time coming
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been warned to show 'gratitude' by both the US and UK at the NATO summit. Zelenskyy expressed annoyance at...
Melissa Vining: cancer care advocate says Te Whatu Ora are not meeting national targets for treating cancer patients
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are being raised over Te Whatu Ora's honesty regarding health targets. Te Whatu Ora says they're treating 90 percent of cancer patients on...
The Huddle: Did Luxon and Robertson clash on a potential CGT?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett and independent journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the fol...
Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO says the FIFA Women's World Cup is tracking to be highest attended women's event
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Park's CEO is confident the FIFA Women's World Cup will draw in the crowds. FIFA has announced it will give away 20,000 free tickets to the Women...
Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale women says the community programmed these women for slavery from birth
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An employment court has vindicated six former Gloriavale women - who today won their employment court battle. These women claimed they were exploited ...
Julie Chapman: KidsCan Chief Executive says it's possible for the Government to create successful lunch program
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free school lunches are in the firing line, with documents showing Treasury isn't keen. A report to the Finance Minister says the programme doesn't af...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Budget documents revealing Treasury was unsure about school lunch program
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Budget document shows Treasury is less than enthusiastic about the free school lunch program, Ka Ora, Ka Ako. A report to the Finance Minister claim...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia and the European Union failing to reach free trade deal
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and the EU have failed to resolve negotiations on a planned free trade agreement worth almost $100 billion. After two days of negotiations, ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Shaun Johnson returning for 14th NRL season
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors have secured the services of veteran halfback Shaun Johnson for another year. The 32-year-old has decided to return for his 14th NRL seas...
Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black on Ian Foster's picks for All Blacks v Springboks match
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the team set to go up against the Springboks in Auckland. Richie Mo'unga is back at 10, Brodie Retallick and Wil...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on BBC broadcaster Jeremy Vine urging unnamed presenter at centre of scandal to come forward
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BBC broadcaster Jeremy Vine is urging the presenter accused of soliciting explicit photos to come forward publicly. Vine was among several broadcaster...
The Huddle: Did the Government think they could get away with a wealth tax in an election year?
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Georgina Stylianou from Government Relations firm BRG and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a disc...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on Chris Hipkins ruling out capital gains or wealth tax if Labour wins election
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister today ruled out introducing a capital gains or wealth tax if Labour is re-elected come October. Hipkins also confirmed that a capit...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on migration figures returning to pre-pandemic levels
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Net migration figures have experienced a significant resurgence in the last 12 months. Recent data shows New Zealand gained over 72,000 new people in ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank keeping the 5.5 percent OCR in place
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has left the OCR unchanged at 5.5 percent- and will keep it in place for the foreseeable future. Economists predict the RBNZ will hol...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent doubtful Taxpayers' Union- Curia poll will be reflected in election
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doubt today's latest political poll will be reflected in the election. The Taxpayers' Union- Curia poll has National just ahead at 33.3 percent - with...
Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs sales director on listed salaries reaching $70,000 and job postings dropping 15 percent
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trade Me data shows the average salary for jobs listed has reached $70,000, a 6 percent increase on last year. Job listing have also declined signific...
Peter Reidy: KiwiRail CEO explains why Te Huia is now prohibited from traveling to Auckland
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiRail's CEO says they've taken all the necessary steps to prevent future safety issues. Waikato regional councillor Angela Strange hasn't ruled out...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can't force people into diversity
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, as Matt Heath was leaving this studio after The Huddle, I asked him if he was going to any FIFA Women’s World Cup games. He turned aro...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden missing NATO leadership dinner to prep for upcoming speech
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden raised some eyebrows by skipping dinner with the NATO leaders and returning to his hotel early. The White House later issued a ...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist predicts OCR will stay at 5.5 percent into 2024
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes the Official Cash Rate has peaked for good. The Reserve Bank has today chosen to keep the OCR at 5.5 percent, the first time it hasn't risen sin...
Chelsea Daniels: ZB justice reporter on the survivors of fatal 2019 White Island eruption giving evidence in court
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Survivors of the fatal Whakaari White Island eruption in 2019 have given evidence in court today. 22 people died and 25 were injured. WorkSafe has acc...
David Cormack: former Green Party staffer says the party should try to mop up left-leaning voters disenfranchised by Labour tax policy
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Greens senior staffer says the party should look to mop up votes from the the left-of centre who are disenfranchised by Labour's tax policy. ...
Clay Wilson: ZB sport news director on the Springboks making changes to lineup ahead of Rugby Championship test
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Springboks have made 10 changes for Saturday's test against the All Blacks at Auckland's Mt Smart stadium. Fit-again lock Eben Etzebeth is captain...
Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president defends $1 million spend on campaign designed to boost school attendance
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The head of the Principals Association's backing the Ministry of Education's million dollar campaign that aimed to get kids back to school. Last Augus...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the lawyer for victim at centre of BBC claims saying allegations are rubbish
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The lawyer for a young person at the centre of claims a BBC presenter paid them for sexual pictures is rubbishing the allegations. The Sun reported cl...
The Huddle: Is the Talbot Mills poll the beginning of the end for Labour?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day-...
Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association national coordinator says Te Huia ban from Auckland will kill service
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Te Huia rail service that runs from Hamilton to Auckland has been banned from travelling north of Papakura. This follows multiple incidents of Kiw...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host says Free Trade Agreement with the EU is a great deal for some industries
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Country's Jamie Mackay has given the Free Trade Agreement with the EU a middling mark. The agreement will eventually remove tariffs on 97 percent ...
Mei Heron: One News Europe correspondent says there must be more to Turkey backing Sweden NATO membership
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turkey has made a u-turn and agreed to support Sweden's bid to join NATO. The region had previously spent months blocking Sweden's attempt to gain a m...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor predicts the OCR will stay at 5.5 percent
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The RBNZ is expected to leave the OCR untouched at 5.5 percent on Wednesday. The last time the Reserve Bank didn't raise the OCR at a formal review po...
Colin Jacobs: Lewis Tucker & Co executive director says the Government is creating uncertainty around ETS amid potential changes
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An agriculture advisory firm says the Emissions Trading scheme should be left untouched. Lewis Tucker & Co have penned an open letter to the Clima...
James Kuperus: Onions NZ CEO says British supermarkets selling brown onions cheaply are selling at a loss
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been raised over how British retailers can get away with selling New Zealand-grown onions cheaper. Social media highlighted that New Ze...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair says business owners should be able to defend themselves without being charged
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dairy and Business Owners Group says shop owners should be allowed to defend themselves without being charged. Chair Sunny Kaushal spoke with Poli...
Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter says WorkSafe is accusing Whakaari Management Limited of outsourcing health and safety obligations
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trial relating to the fatal 2019 eruption of Whakaari began- White Island has heard Worksafe's opening statements today. Six parties are accused o...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the building pressure for Scott Morrison to resign following robodebt report findings
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing calls for Scott Morrison to resign from Parliament following the damning findings in the robodebt report. Morrison has stated he 'co...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National leading in Talbot Mills poll
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Talbot Mills figures show Labour has taken a nosedive. The poll has Labour down 5 percentage points points to 31, and National up 1 point o...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Gary Stead staying on as Black Caps head coach until 2025
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Stead can see the logic in New Zealand Cricket opting against a Black Caps split-coaching model beyond this year's 50-over World Cup. He will rem...
Tash Peterson: Australian vegan activist pressing assault charges after row with celebrity chef John Mountain
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vegan activist Tash Peterson has launched allegations of assault following an altercation outside Perth's Fyre restaurant. Peterson and several other ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the family of teenager paid £35,000 by top BBC presenter voicing disapproval with response
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The family of a teenager paid thousands to send explicit photos to a BBC presenter have voiced disapproval with the company's response. The BBC claim ...
The Huddle: Should 17-year-old offenders go before adult court?
10 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 11 Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Auckland for the CPTPP Commission
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Matariki weekend, New Zealand will host the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission. Set to be the bigge...
Stephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum executive director says climate commitments in NZ-EU trade agreement won't be enforced
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand-European Union free trade agreement includes 'unprecedented' climate commitments in the deal. New Zealand will be required to follow c...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the EU imposing climate change provisions in FTA is good for New Zealand
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is defending the climate change component of New Zealand's free trade agreement with the European Union. The free trade agreement...
Ian Hutson: Salvation Army director says ACT Party youth justice policy is an over the top response
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Salvation Army have voiced disapproval with ACT's proposed youth justice policy, labelling it a 'backwards step'. The ACT Party wants 17-year-olds...
Tony Johnson: Sky Sport rugby commentator says All Blacks captain Sam Cane was smart to apologise for kicking out at pitch invader
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SANZAAR is set to undertake a review into All Blacks captain Sam Cane for kicking out at a pitch invader in Argentina. Cane has since said he was 'dis...
Carolyn Tremain: MBIE chief executive says the Ministry will evaluate recommendations from independent Dawn Raids report
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration officials aren't committing to an all-out ban on out-of-hours compliance visits to suspected overstayers. Authors of an independent review...
Chris Russell: Australian agriculture scientist says NZ-EU free trade deal conditions wouldn't suit Australia
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian farmers say their Government should walk away from trade negotiations with the EU - if it's offered conditions similar to New Zealand's dea...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on several public servants facing criticism over robodebt report findings
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several Australian public servants were the subject of criticism over adverse findings in the robodebt royal commission report. Commissioner Catherine...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the new review recommending the Government outlaw dawn raids
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A review is suggesting the Government consider outlawing dawn raids. The investigation led by lawyer Michael Heron, KC was prompted by revelations tha...
Adam Cooper: Sportstalk host on All Blacks captain Sam Cane potentially facing disciplinary action for clash with pitch invader
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks captain Sam Cane could face disciplinary consequences for tripping a pitch invader. Footage emerged of the flanker flicking his leg out whi...
Richard Harrison: AT Metro Optimisation Manager explains delay in telling commuters about bus driver strikes
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport has explained why it delayed telling commuters about this morning's bus driver strike. It had been informed on Friday evening. Metr...
Manraj Singh Rahi: NZ Law Student Association President on law students wanting fewer exams
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The country's law students want fewer exams. The NZ Law Student Association has released a survey which shows that 90% of students believe there is to...
Richard Templer: Engineering NZ CEO on the falsified signatures on building codes
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than one thousand houses might have been signed off by a fake engineer. It's been revealed that an engineering technologist has been signing off ...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Peeni Henare's potential conflict of interest
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says questions should be asked about Peeni Henare's conflicts of interest. National claims contracts around...
Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on Walt Nauta's appearance in Trump's court case
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Little surprise that Donald Trump's aide Walt Nauta has professed his innocence over the handling of official White House documents. He's pleaded not ...
Kevin Carroll: Vape Vice Co owner on ram raids
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of a vape store left atleast $150,000 out-of-pocket after a five-car ram-raid is calling on tougher consequences for offenders. Vape Vice Co...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Govt spending on expired rat tests is 'out of the gate'
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There has been so much money wasted by the Government in the last six years that it really takes something quite profligate to warrant a mention...
Simeon Brown: National MP on Peeni Henare's potential non-declared conflict of interest
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's asking questions about another Cabinet Minister's conflict of interest just two weeks after Michael Wood resigned from Cabinet over un-decl...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on economists warning UK inflation may lead to 7 percent interest rates
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bank of England may have to keep interest rates at 7 percent to counter inflation, economists warn. US-based investment bank JP Morgan says there'...
The Huddle: Is crime out of control is this country?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Projects Director at Still Sam Johnson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the da...
Peter Willyams: Kiwi scam victim lost $35,000 after clicking fake text link claiming to be BNZ
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A man has opened up about losing thousands in a text message scam. Aucklander Peter Willyams was in Australia when he clicked on a link in a text pret...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the mid-year state of the global financial markets
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Fisher Funds expert says the mid-year state of the global financial markets has taken a different turn than predicted. Senior portfolio manager Sam ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers and activists slamming the Ministry of Education's decision to install synthetic carpet in rural schools
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers and activists have accused the Ministry of Education of hypocrisy over their decision to install synthetic carpets in rural schools. Campaign ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on collective household net worth dropping $42.7 billion
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders are getting less wealthy and saving less money, according to new Stats NZ data. The region's collective household net worth dropped $42...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney criticising Opposition leader Peter Dutton over Indigenous voice debate
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister for Indigenous Australians has voiced concerns about the tactics utilised by opponents to the Indigenous voice. Minister Linda Burney has...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the backlash to the Government installing synthetic carpet in 800 rural schools
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's decision to install synthetic carpet in 800 rural schools has been met with backlash. The Ministry of Education has selected US nylon...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on what to expect from tomorrow's All Blacks selection
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks team will be announced at 3:30 tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, Chiefs halfback Brad Weber and Highlanders skipper Billy Harmon have been n...
Catherine Wedd: National Party Tukituki candidate says lack of clarity for horticultural industry over cyclone relief extra stressful for growers
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has been forced to backtrack after providing the Hawke’s Bay horticultural industry with incorrect information about its cyclone reli...
Graeme Colman: Horizon Research Principal researcher on 43,000 people revealing they will have to sell their property due to rising interest rates
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
11 percent of mortgage holders responding to a survey have said they'll likely need to sell in the next 12 months. That's according to an opt-in Horiz...
Paul Stenhouse: tech commentator says newly launched Twitter competitor Threads is a barebones social media app
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A social media giant is taking on Twitter. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp - Meta - is launching a new app called Threads in New Zeal...
Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association Chair says fog cannons will not stop violent crime and attacks
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fog cannons don't always stop robberies. An Auckland dairy owner's wife and a customer were injured by robbers with hammers at Jyoti's Dairy in Mount ...
Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis captain and league commentator thinks it's unfair that Rugby League Players Association takes advantage of media
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former NRL captain thinks it's unfair that the Rugby League Players Association is taking advantage of media to send a message. The RLPA has impleme...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We shouldn't force banks to refund people who've been scammed
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As sorry as I feel for people who’ve been scammed out of cash, and I do, I don’t think banks should be forced to refund them. There’s quit...
Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Nigel Farage’s Coutts bank account being shut down from lack of funds
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The private UK bank Coutts has reportedly shut down Nigel Farage’s account after he fell below wealth requirements. The former UKIP leader says the ...
The Huddle: Are we in more financial trouble than we thought?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the followi...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Economist on export prices for meat and logs declining in June
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Export prices for meat and logs tumbled in June as slower-than-expected Chinese economic growth impacted demand. The ANZ World Commodity Price Index f...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the state of the local share market
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The local share market has had a lacklustre first half of 2023, but the tide may soon turn. Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Sam Trethewey s...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on businesses paying 10.7 less tax according to new Government accounts
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Government's latest accounts, businesses paid 10.7 per cent less tax than expected in the 11 months to May. The Crown received $2 bil...
Katherine Firkin: US correspondent on the mass shootings blemishing Fourth of July holiday weekend
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last decade, the Fourth of July weekend has seen more mass shootings than any other time of the year. A gunman wearing a bulletproof vest kil...
Cathy Buntting: Waikato University Senior Research Fellow says physics and chemistry are still included in revised science curriculum
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An author behind the revised science curriculum maintains that physics and chemistry will still be taught in the classroom. The new draft focuses on c...
Sarah Balle: Supie founder on the retailer opening unmanned 24/7 physical stores
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Online grocery provider Supie is looking to open high-technology unmanned stores which will be open 24 hours daily. The online alternative supermarket...
Tracey McIntosh: Chief Science Advisory report co-author says legal action over gang association causes collateral damage
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand cannot arrest its way out of the gang problem. That's according to a report by the Chief Science Advisory - requested to inform policy for...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I agree with the Chief Science Advisor's position on gangs
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s hoping Police National Headquarters is listening to the Government’s Chief Science Advisor following her report into gangs. Because by the ...
Tusha Penny: Oranga Tamariki deputy CEO promises investigation into staff following MMA-style fight video recording
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oranga Tamariki is having a hard look at staff working in its youth justice facilities. Four staff have been stood down for allowing an MMA-style figh...
Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist says we shouldn't overdo concerns as latest Crown accounts show deeper deficit
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Reserve Bank economist's dampening worries about a deterioration in the Government coffers. Treasury's latest Crown accounts show the tax tak...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Crown accounts showing deficit is $2.1 billion higher than forecasted
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government books are looking worse for wear, with Treasury releasing concerning financial statements. The Crown accounts for the 11 months ending ...