Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Diana Haggitt: Ministry of Hound owner and dog trainer discusses importance of education to prevent dog attacks
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Growing calls for an overhaul our 30-year-old dog control laws. The Listener reports between 2020 and 2024, the cost of ACC claims for dog bites rose ...
Ian Pottinger: Invercargill City Councillor says $2m clocktower renovation is unnecessary
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Belief from an Invercargill City Councillor the city doesn't need to rebuild its clock tower. The council plans to spend two million dollars on the re...
Nick Leggett: Wellington Water Chair comments on Wastewater plant missing compliance monthly for past two years
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Revelations Wellington's wastewater treatment plant has been non compliant almost every month for the last two years - after a huge failure yesterday....
Ethan Griffiths: Political Reporter at Waitangi says a higher level of security is present at the event
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A higher level of security's been seen at Waitangi this year. Protestors and hecklers have made their presence known, but the increased security...
Stewart Barclay: Adrift Tongariro Guiding Owner says Chateau restoration is significant for local employment
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are discussions around bidders potentially giving Chateau Tongariro a fix-up. A Government response to a petition confirms the Department of Con...
Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on FIFA President Gianni Infantino looking to lift Russia ban
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly looking into lifting the governing body's ban on Russia. Russian national teams and clubs were suspended...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's planned review into insurance premiums
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has launched a review into soaring home insurance costs - to take place over a six-month period. This investigation comes as AA Insuran...
Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on software stocks plunging
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Software stocks have taken a dive, and it's prompted concern among economists. This follows a difficult month for the sector, with many of them seeing...
Tony Kemp: former Kiwis and Warriors coach on Eden Park reportedly hosting State of Origin game
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reports from across the ditch that a historic State of Origin rugby league game in New Zealand is all but a done deal. The Daily Telegraph's reporting...
Ratu Mataira: OpenStar CEO on the company getting the funding for a new research facility
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington fusion energy start-up’s getting a major boost, with fresh funding to build a next generation research facility. The Government will le...
The Huddle: Should Wellingtonians be outraged here?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the f...
Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast ever...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a recovery story in today's unemployment figures
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the face of it, the unemployment figure out today is not good. It’s gone up, it's now sitting at 5.4 percent, a high we haven’t seen in almost ...
Millie Silvester: Trade Me spokesperson on the growing popularity of gold and silver listings
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trade Me’s seeing a rush on gold and silver listings. Searches for both metals have surged on the site - and are now the second and third fastest-ri...
Simon Smuts-Kennedy: Hill's Hats owner on the rising popularity of Jackson St
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An opinion piece in the Herald reckons Wellington's Cuba St has a rival for the title of the region's coolest strip. Lifestyle writer Joanna Wane says...
Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on AA Insurance declining new home insurance policies for Blenheim
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what the new unemployment figures mean for economic recovery
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A warning we've been burnt by high hopes for economic recovery. Stats NZ data out today puts unemployment at 5.4 percent in the December quarter...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the idea Labour isn't being honest about Peeni Henare's exit
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare announced he was leaving politics yesterday, but some speculate there's more to the story than that. New Zealand First's...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump calling for the vote to be 'nationalised'
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to 'nationalise' elections and repeated his false claims of 2020 election fraud. He said Republicans s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former All Black Dane Coles joining the panel to find a new All Blacks coach
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Black Dane Coles will sit on the panel charged with finding the coach to replace Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the 90-te...
Pat Dougherty: Wellington Water CEO on Wellington's Moa Point Wastewater Plant flooding
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Repairs at Wellington's Moa Point treatment plant could take months, as raw sewage flows into the region's southern coastline. An equipment failure ca...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Met Police investigating Lord Mandelson after Epstein files released
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh allegations have emerged linking former UK-US Ambassador Lord Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released files suggest Mandelson shared intern...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA increasing the OCR to 3.85 percent
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia started the year off with an increase set to impact mortgage holders. The RBA increased the official cash rate by 25 bas...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on wool seeing growth
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Further lifts at the South Island wool auction in Christchurch indicate things are going well for New Zealand's wool sector. Wool has seen some notabl...
Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand on whether parental controls are the way forward for social media
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following the launch of Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, there's been debate over whether New Zealand should follow this example. Meta's...
The Huddle: What's really going on between Henare and Hipkins?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Brigitte Morton and CTU economist Craig Rennie joined in on a discussion about the following i...
Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 February, 2026, we talk to champion driver Greg Murphy about changes to our dri...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't forget a Chippy-led Government comes with Green baggage
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You know what that Labour and Green Party unity news conference at Waitangi today looked like to me? It looked like desperation. Parties don’t gener...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's Peeni Henare leaving politics
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare's announced he's leaving politics, after what he calls a 'tough' 2025. Henare says he's not seeking re-election fo...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Israel's Isaac Herzog visiting Australia
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An upcoming visit by Israel's President is causing tension in Australia. Isaac Herzog will visit New South Wales for a five day tour at th...
David Farrar: political commentator on whether New Zealand should become the seventh state of Australia
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Donald Trump's presidency creating extra challenges for the rest of the world, questions have been raised over what a small country like New Zeal...
Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party's joint Waitangi appearance with Labour
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour and the Greens joined forces at Waitangi today to make their priorities clear ahead of the upcoming general election. Labour leader Chris Hipki...
Sara Chatwin: psychologist on the new reports claiming new entrants are behind in talking, writing and using the toilet
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's fears parents aren't teaching their children basic skills like talking, eating, or using the toilet. The Auckland Primary Principals’ Associ...
Greg Murphy: Kiwi motorsport driver on the Government scrapping the full driver's license test
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's modernising the drivers licensing system, with the key change being the end to full license practical tests. After pas...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the odds of Steve Hansen or Ian Foster returning to coach the All Blacks
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby has approached Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster to gauge interest in applying for the vacant role of All Blacks head coach, the Heral...
Lewis Tennant: AUT Communication Studies lecturer on the results from the latest BSA language survey
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis are less keen to hear offensive language in broadcasting, according to new reports. A BSA survey has found more than half of the words assessed ...
Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Lord Mandelson resigning from Labour after Epstein documents revealed
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The former British ambassador to the US has resigned from the UK Labour Party, over his links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC repo...
Sam MacDonald: Christchurch City Councillor on the prospect of selling certain assets
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch is set to re-ignite the debate over asset sales, according to new reports. The council's commercial arm has floated selling certain asset...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Donald Trump picking Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump revealed he's picked Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve Governor, to lead the central bank. Since taking office, Donald Trum...
The Huddle: Is Luxon at risk of of being outperformed by his lectern?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 2 February. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every w...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Has Fire and Emergency NZ overreacted here?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has launched an investigation into the firefighter in the video with the Prime Minister. You’ll know what I’m t...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the Government will consider climate change buy-outs
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AA Insurance's decision to stop offering new home insurance policies in Westport due to flood risks has prompted discussion about the future of climat...
John Worth: Geo40 CEO on the presence of sought-after metals in New Zealand
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The head of a mineral extraction company says New Zealand's rich in some of these sought-after critical minerals. New Zealand and the United Sta...
Max Whitehead: Employment law expert on the investigation launched into the firefighter who made rude gesture behind PM
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An employment law expert says a firefighter who used an obscene gesture about the Prime Minister brought Fire and Emergency into disrepute. A cl...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the new school reports designed to track academic progress
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister says new nationwide school reporting will give teachers and parents clearer data on how students are performing. Nationally con...
Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on the court case between Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Te Pāti Māori
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party. The...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government confirming changes to reporting student achievement
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A change in student progress reports, with schools now required to give parents more clearer information about how their child is progressing. Nationa...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Liberals and the Nationals trying to overcome leadership challenges
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, the former Coalition parties are trying to get their numbers back up amid ongoing leadership struggles. Support for Pauline H...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Sam Ruthe breaking another running record
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe is confident his record-breaking mile in Boston only marks the beginning of his capability. The 16-year-old's brok...
Trevor Wright: Sam Ruthe's grandfather on the Kiwi teen runner's athletic prowess
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Running phenom Sam Ruthe set another middle distance record - and there's belief it could go deeper than good genetics. The 16-year-old broke Sir John...
Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 30 January, 2026, police say they're drawing a line on protests across the Aucklan...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston Peters might be story of the year
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now, listen — I think it’s a little early in the year to be making too many predictions about election year. But having said that, I do think ther...
Stephen McPaike: Bromley Community Advocate comments on 'Big Stink'
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The stench emitting from a faulty wastewater treatment plant in Christchurch has gotten worse in recent weeks. The smell, nicknamed, 'The Big St...
Dr. Shaun Forgie: Dung Beetle Innovations co-founder calls for Government funding in the industry
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tough times in the dung beetle business have prompted a call for a dump of funding from the Government. Dung Beetle Innovations was launched in ...
Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor says Trump lacks credibility to run board of peace
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An international relations expert says it would've been hypocritical for New Zealand to sit on Donald Trump's peace board. The Prime Mini...
Naila Hassan: Police Superintendent discusses Brian Tamaki's threats to go ahead with bridge march tomorrow
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Tamaki says he is still planning to protest by walking across Auckland's harbour Bridge tomorrow despite a police promise to stop it. He's urgin...
Glenys Elley: Lifelong Westport Resident says AA Insurance announcement isn't the start of their problems
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
According to Westport residents the AA insurance announcement yesterday is not the start of their troubles at all. They've been having trouble with in...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with Xi Jinping
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing today. The two leaders met to repair relations between the natio...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Meta and Microsoft reporting their results
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meta and Microsoft are among the big tech companies that just released their quarterly results after the stock market closed, and there's more results...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on FMG potentially paying out $50 million to South Island storm victims
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The storm that lashed Canterbury, Otago and Southland with severe winds in October has resulted in the second-most claims for an event in rural insure...
The Huddle: Will more parts of the country become too risky to insure?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of th...
Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 29 January, 2026, a major insurer's put a halt on new home policies in Westport ...
Simon Squibb: entrepreneur and influencer reveals why he's committed to helping Kiwis fund their dreams
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Squibb has always been committed to encouraging people to fulfil their dreams, and as a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, he's in a position to ma...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are the insurance companies doing us a favour on flood-prone areas?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The thing we’d been warned about with climate change has now happened - AA Insurance has stopped offering new insurance policies for Westport becaus...
Winston Peters: NZ First leader raises concerns with proposed FTA with India
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters claims our proposed trade agreement with India would let visa holders bring family members with them. The Trade Minister denies t...
Jenna Todd: Time Out Bookstore manager on the Ockham Book Awards 2026 longlist
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forty-four titles have been announced for the 2026 Ockham Book Awards longlist, with true crime and politics among the big name nominees. Nine debut a...
Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on whether crucial routes in the East Coast need to be future-proofed
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Minister says discussions must be had on roads that keep flooding during extreme weather events. Chris Bishop and the Prime Minister hav...
Jonathan Boston: Victoria University Emeritus Professor on AA Insurance pausing new policies in Westport
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A warning more insurance companies could follow AA Insurance, which has paused signing up new new policies in the West Coast's Westport. Buller Distri...
Charles Dawson: AutoSense CEO on the new data revealing school runs are the most dangerous times on the road
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand roads are about to re-enter a dangerous window as schools return for term one. A report from driver safety advocacy group AutoSense claims...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Trade Minister Todd McClay aiming to derail concerns over India FTA
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister for Trade's attempting to put to bed concerns about our fair trade agreement with India - repeatedly voiced by the NZ First leader. Winst...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Sussan Ley's future with the Liberal Party
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Speculation about Liberal leader Sussan Ley's future with the party is growing, as more people call for her ousting. Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie ar...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on New Zealand's football clubs not taking part in the Australia Cup
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland FC can live without being in football's Australia Cup. The Black Knights have been dumped because it's an Asian Confederation competition, wh...
Nikki Dines: Air New Zealand Chief People Officer on the planned cabin crew strike to take place in February
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand says it hopes to avoid a three-day strike by international cabin crew in February. E tū Union and the Flight Attendants Association h...
Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 28 January, 2026, we look at the legacy of Judith Collins in New Zealand politi...
Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on ICE agents taking on security roles at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A unit of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will take on security roles at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, sparking outrage and p...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government giving itself an out on requiring new-build warranties
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Home owners could be left covering the costs of defective work on their properties once an overhaul of the Building Act is complete. The Government pl...
Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the possibility of more OCR changes
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank spent most of 2025 lowering the OCR, leaving experts to speculate how these changes impacted the economy. Since then, economic and bu...
Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the rise in construction business liquidations
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2026 has been a rough year for New Zealand's construction sector, with multiple businesses going bust in January alone. Reports show there were 22 app...
The Huddle: Why is Chris Luxon underperforming in the polls?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about ...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Politics will be a little less fun without Ju‑Co in it
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Right, so the biggest political news of the day is that Judith Collins has announced she’s retiring from politics to take up a new job as the head o...
Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga mayor on the ongoing independent review into the Mount Maunganui landslide
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tauranga City Council's confirmed staff were working around Mount Maunganui on the morning a landslide buried six people at the campground. Surroundin...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the possibility of the OCR going up later this year
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Official Cash Rate is expected to rise this year, although forecasters say predicting when is tricky. Inflation was stronger in the December quart...
Judith Collins: senior National MP on her biggest regrets in her political career
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Judith Collins says the one thing she'd change about her political career is leading the National Party. The Senior MP has announced she's leaving pol...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Judith Collins retiring from politics
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reflections on a tumultuous career, as senior National MP Judith Collins quits politics. She's moving to become the Law Commission President - after 2...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the impact of the high-profile Minneapolis shootings
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest civilian death at the hands of Federal Immigration Officers in the US could hurt the Republican party in midterm elections. Donald Tr...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the 2026 Australian Open quarter finals
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina has taken the first set of her Australian tennis Open quarter-final against world number two Iga Swiatek 7-5. The weather is...
Gil Elliott: Father of Sophie Elliott on killer Clayton Weatherston’s Parole Board bid for freedom
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of New Zealand’s most violent murderers is set to appear before the Parole Board for the first time this week. Clayton Weatherston was sentenced...
Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 January, 2026, should there be two inquiries into the Mount Maunganui landslid...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Suella Braverman defecting to the Reform Party
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, another high-profile member of the Conservative Party has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Former Home Secretary Suella ...
Dr Judy Lawrence: climate adaptation expert on how countries can better deal with weather disasters
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's extreme weather in the Upper North Island left a lot of damage behind, and concerns have been raised about the future. The Government last...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the market reactions to the NZ-India trade deal
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Labour raising some concerns with the Government's trade deal with India, the move has been welcomed by rural economists. Trade analyst Stephe...
The Huddle: Why is Winston Peters leading in the polls?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following i...
John Maynard: Postal Workers Union co-president on NZ Post confirming it will close 142 more locations
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Post is being criticised for its radio silence, after announcing it's withdrawing services from inside 142 stores. Despite the changes, 90 pe...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the Government need to take over the Mt Maunganui landslide inquiry?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Right, it seems there’s a very good chance that Tauranga City Council is going to have the inquiry they’ve launched taken off them and run by the ...
Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal on the growing cost of branded school uniforms
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A move for schools to leave branded uniforms to reduce costs for parents. Some are calling for rules to be modernised - to let students wear plain, ge...
Alex Flint: personal trainer on the fitness trends to avoid for 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is well underway and people will be looking to get in shape, but one expert says not every social media trend is worth following on your ...
Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on the Government potentially launching an inquiry into the Mount Maunganui landslide
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's considering a wider inquiry into last week's Mount Maunganui landslide tragedy. Six people remain missing - with recovery efforts slo...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament returning for the first session of 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parliament returned today for the first session of 2026, and the focus has turned to campaigning for the upcoming election. Hipkins and Luxon made the...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian man who was charged after throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, a 31-year-old man was charged after a homemade bomb was thrown into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth yesterday. The man wa...