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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the dozen Springboks players skipping Wallabies fixture this week to get to New Zealand earlier

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some Springboks will get a head start on the All Blacks for next week's Rugby Championship test at Mount Smart. A dozen players are skipping the Walla...

Mark Potter: NZEI President welcomes additional 'last-minute signups to union, despite concerns

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Disappointment from some primary school teachers, over some signing up after the industrial action that has brought an agreement. The Ministry and NZE...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the first accuser testifying against Kevin Spacey labelling the actor a 'predator'

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first of four accusers has testified against Kevin Spacey in a London court, labelling the actor a 'predator'. The accuser alleged Spacey had trie...

The Huddle: Is Ayesha Verrall's health plan an election year announcement?

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issue...

David Banfield: Comvita CEO on the company acquiring Singapore-based retailer HoneyWorld

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Honey producer and exporter Comvita has expanded into Singapore- and they're eyeing future growth. The company have bought honey retailer HoneyWorld S...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Labour losing rural seats in upcoming election

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the election 13 weeks away, political leaders are striving for the rural vote. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a tidal wave of discontent...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on 59 percent of businesses expecting deterioration of conditions in new survey

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business confidence has improved in the latest survey from NZIER, but there are worries in the mix. Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion data shows 5...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Reserve Bank holding OCR steady at 4.10 percent

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Reserve Bank has decided to hold its Official Cash Rate steady at 4.10 percent. It says this gives the board more time to assess the st...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Maori Party reaching 7 percent in Roy Morgan poll

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Maori Party have surged ahead in the latest Roy Morgan political poll. The party have reached 7 percent, a historically high level of support 13 w...

Adam Cooper: Sportstalk host on Athletics New Zealand pole vault coach Jeremy McColl being found guilty of misconduct

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Athletics New Zealand pole vault coach Jeremy McColl has been found guilty of serious misconduct, including harassment and inappropriate sexual remark...

Paul Walden: Waiheke local board member says Fullers return ticket price hike reflective of industry monopoly

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A blow for travellers to Waiheke Island, as Fullers raises return peak-hour adult ferry tickets by 19 percent to $59. Monthly unlimited travel passes ...

Will Appelbe: SAFE Head of Investigations blames Canterbury feral cat-killing competition for pet death

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An animal advocacy group claims a feral cat-killing competition has led to a pet being killed in North Canterbury. A cat had to be euthanised in the r...

Shona Powell: Woodend-Sefton Community Board Chair has 'no idea' what caused mysterious booming this morning

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A mysterious booming sound shocked North Canterbury residents this morning. The incident happened just before 9am, with many residents saying there wa...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: All eyes on the Maori Party

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If polling out today is anything to go by, the Maori Party are going to be a force at this election. The Roy Morgan poll has the Party at 7 percent....

Stephen Toplis: BNZ Economist says pessimistic business confidence survey findings will end potential OCR hikes

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will the latest business confidence survey findings kill off thoughts of another Official Cash Rate hike? Latest Economic Research Institute data show...

Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister says keeping medical staff supported will keep them in the workforce amid shortage

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Better support for health workers is a key part of Government plans to retain them. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has today unveiled the strategy to ...

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on AI-powered billboards filming shoppers in Westfield-owned malls

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shoppers in Westfield malls across Auckland and Christchurch are being filmed without their knowledge, according to Consumer NZ. AI-powered billboards...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the family of the 17-year-old fatally shot by police in Paris urging rioters to stop

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The family of a 17-year-old who was fatally shot by police Paris suburb last week have called for an end to the riots. France has endured a sixth nigh...

The Huddle: Should we expect better from elected officials?

03 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 Chris Hipkins attending the July NATO leaders summit

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will attend the NATO leaders summit to strengthen international ties in wake of Russia's war in Ukraine. This comes off t...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the region's Anti-Corruption Commission receiving 44 referrals on first day of operation

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's new Anti-Corruption Commission already has plenty of referrals right out the gate. Commissioner Paul Brereton revealed by 5pm Sunday, they...

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO says chance audit identified Newmarket Auto Repairs wasn't using certified WOF inspector

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An investigation into an auto repair shop led to over 600 WOF's being revoked by Waka Kotahi. Newmarket Auto Repairs has been suspended from MTA while...

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy labels frequent Harbour Bridge closures 'disruptive'

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland business representatives have slammed the uptick on closures and restrictions on the Harbour Bridge as 'disruptive'. Strong wind gusts have s...

Nadine Higgins: Enable.me financial adviser says ASB and Kiwibank unjustified in lifting fixed-term mortgage rates

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ASB customers faced unpleasant news when the bank lifted six-month and one-year mortgage rates to 7.25 percent. Kiwibank has also increased rates- the...

Adam Peacock: Code Sports writer says Jonny Bairstow's Ashes dismissal was a fair call

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's win to go two-nil up in the Ashes was overshadowed on a drama-charged last day. The Australian players copped backlash from local fans aft...

Tracie Shipton: VOYCE chief executive says teens who stayed on Korowai Manaaki facility roof weren't 'rewarded' with fast food

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A youth advocate is backing how police dealt with five teens who climbed a justice facility roof over the weekend. They sat on top of the Korowai Mana...

Mark Mitchell: National police spokesperson says he doesn't buy Labour MP Ingrid Leary accidentally crashing Mongrel Mob hui

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's Mark Mitchell says it's hard to swallow an explanation a Labour MP went to a Mongrel Mob hui by mistake. A long-time gang member wrote on F...

Kerry Prendergast: former Wellington mayor says elected officials should be expected to follow higher standards

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former Wellington Mayor says elected officials should hold themselves to a high standard. Restaurant patrons claim Wellington mayor Tory Whanau was ...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on golfer Daniel Hillier winning the British Masters at the Belfry on the European Tour

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Golfer Daniel Hillier has secured his maiden win on the European Tour, taking out the British Masters at the Belfry. He finished eagle-birdie-eagle-pa...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Kiri Allan going back on leave and meeting with Hipkins upon return

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says he'll chat with Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan on his return from Europe late next week. Allan returned from mental health leave ...

Craig Renney: Council of Trade Unions economist says rent control must be paired with drive to build more housing

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An economist says rent controls could be a successful short-term solution for cooling an overheating rental market. The Green Party is campaigning on ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Tory Whanau- whose story do you believe?

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tory Whanau eh? I know whose story I believe and it’s not hers. She says she didn’t ask the waiter: “do you know who I am?”. But t...

Oliver Jones: Professor of Chemistry at RMIT University on Aspartame's classification as possibly carcinogenic

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners will be added to the World Health Organisation's 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' list. Sugar re...

Jacqui Hori-Hoult: Waka Kotahi Spokesperson on Dome Valley

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone wanting to head north out of Auckland for the school holidays will have to allow more time to get there. State Highway 1 at Dome Valley will re...

Dave Bolger: Gull NZ General Manager on the petrol station queues

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Petrol stations are facing a busy afternoon ahead of the fuel tax discount coming off at midnight. Security guards have been managing the queues of ca...

Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative senior fellow on the proposed science curriculum

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministry of Education is being criticised for its new draft of the science curriculum. The proposal doesn't appear to list physics and chemistry, ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on a London mayoral candidate dropping out after groping allegations come out

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Tory London mayoral candidate has dropped out of the race after groping allegations came to light. The accused, Daniel Korski, has denied the allega...

The Huddle: Should Hipkins sack Kiri Allan now?

29 Jun 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...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on business confidence rising by 13 points in June

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tide is starting to turn for business confidence, according to new ANZ data. The bank’s latest business confidence survey shows confidence incre...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government announcing new funding package for farmers and growers affected by extreme weather

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government have announced a $240 million funding package set to help out farmers and growers in the North Island. There are two components- the Go...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on petrol taxes rising by 29c a litre as 18-month tax break ends

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis are bracing themselves for the end of the Government's fuel tax subsidy this weekend. Petrol prices are expected to rise by around 29c a litre, ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Kiri Allan rejecting claims of misconduct in the workplace

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Senior Government Minister Kiri Allan is rejecting claims of misconduct in the workplace. Reports emerged yesterday afternoon of several Government de...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Ferns playing against the Wallaroos in first test since World Cup

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Ferns are determined to maintain a spotless record against the Wallaroos in tonight's Pacific Four series opener in Brisbane. The New Zealan...

Dean Kimpton: Auckland Transport Chief Executive warns uncertain revenue model could negatively affect agency

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AT's Chief Executive is sounding the alarm over the agency's uncertain revenue model. Speaking to the agency's board meeting on Tuesday, CEO Dean Kimp...

Nick Conway: TAB Head of Betting says they've crunched the numbers and they know the Warriors will make top 8

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Loyal Warriors punters have been paid off early for betting with their hearts. There's still 10 rounds to go in the NRL regular season, but Webster’...

Lance Burdett: former police negotiator says safety concerns justified luring young offenders off roof with KFC

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Safety first, is the justification for using KFC to coax five young people off a youth justice facility roof. The group spent almost 24 hours on top o...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: PM has a call to make on Kiri Allan- back her, or cut her

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister’s got a call to make on Kiri Allan, which is to back or cut her. And if history is anything to go by, he's going to ma...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on ICAC finding former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian corrupt in secret relationship

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's anti-corruption Commission isn't recommending charges against former New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian. It's today said it found...

Kieran McAnulty: Local Government Minister stands by cost of water reforms, claims they will save New Zealanders money

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Local Government Minister is standing by the cost of water reforms. It's now estimated creating 10 new Water Services Entities will cost between $...

Georgina Campbell: NZ Herald reporter says Wellington mayor Tory Whanau vocal about LGWM's survival

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's Get Wellington Moving has survived another day. Councillors have voted nine to seven against a No Confidence motion, panning the $7.4 billion pl...

Chris McNamara: Remote Chief Revenue Officer says New Zealand's compensation, annual leave and health system contribute to work-life balance ranking

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An international survey on work-life balance has placed New Zealand on top. Remote - a human resources services agency - assessed 60 countries, and sc...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on protests in Paris amping up after police shoot a 17-year-old

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Protests and unrest have erupted over Paris after local police shot a teenager dead during a traffic stop. The 17-year-old was reportedly shot after f...

The Huddle: How does Kiri Allan's departure make Labour look?

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and ZB host Tim Beveridge joined in on a discussion about the following issue...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on filled jobs increasing by 0.2 percent in May

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Filled jobs have lifted by 0.2 percent in May, well below the 0.6 monthly average from the first third of 2023. Healthcare, accommodation and food ser...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on China's new dominance in electric vehicles

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China is reporting a rising dominance in electric vehicles, having overtaken Japan last quarter. More than a decade of Government subsidies and increa...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on first home buyers making significant percentage of new mortgages

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First-home buyers accounted for a record-high portion of banks’ new mortgage lending last month. In May, first-home buyers 24.3 per cent of the $5.9...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the air quality in Chicago worsening due to wildfire smoke

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wildfire smoke seeping into America's Midwest has made Chicago's air quality the worst in the world. Many US cities have issued air quality alerts thi...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Kiri Allan taking mental health leave over 'personal circumstances'

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justice Minister Kiri Allan's revealed she's taken some time off work, to focus on mental health and wellness. Concerns about "working relationships" ...

Dawn Freshwater: Auckland University Vice-Chancellor explains the institution's strategy to maintain high international ranking

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand universities are rising up on the world leader board for the top universities. Auckland University's leading the charge, taking the 68th s...

Dame Karen Poutasi: new Te Whatu Ora board chair says she's on a journey to improve health system

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dame Karen Poutasi will replace Rob Campbell as Te Whatu Ora board's chair by the end of the week. The medically trained doctor has held several high-...

Jason Young: NZ Contemporary China Research Centre director on Chris Hipkins' reluctance to return Xi Jinping's praise

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had his high-powered meeting with Xi Jinping and experts noticed some hesitation. The Chinese President describing New Ze...

David Parker: New Transport Minister backs up predecessor's decision to toll Auckland's Penlink road

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Transport Minister David Parker is backing up his predecessor's decision to toll Auckland's Penlink road. Work on the $830 million highway started...

Breanna Shaw: Kiwi Taylor Swift fan among lucky few who scored Australian Taylor Swift ticket

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A stressful day for Taylor Swift fans. Pre-sale tickets for the Australian leg of the pop star's tour went on sale today. At one point, nearly 800,000...

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner says trust in police sector is declining internationally

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Commissioner says trust in police is declining internationally. The Public Perceptions Survey - part of the Justice Ministry's Crime and Vi...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Cane's explanation for media absence

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane has moved to clear up his failure to front media after the Super Rugby final loss to the Crusaders. He's revealed that coac...

Julie Moore: Moore Wilson managing director among Wellington business owners opposed to Let's Get Wellington Moving proposal

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A popular Wellington retailer is among the businesses and organisations slamming proposals for the city's Golden Mile. The council will vote tomorrow ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: China may need New Zealand more than we realise

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ll tell you what was clear from Chris Hipkins’ meeting with Xi Jinping last night and the Chinese media coverage afterwards. And that was that C...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on what to expect from Boris Johnson documentary

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The full story of Boris Johnson's 14-year friendship with press baron Evgeny Lebedev will be revealed in a new documentary. 'Boris, the Lord and the R...

The Huddle: Can Waka Kotahi get SH25A finished by next March?

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the following issue of t...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist says there's a 50-50 chance Australia enters recession

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are growing fears Australia will follow New Zealand into a recession next. Commonwealth Bank and AMP suggest there's a 50-50 chance the Australi...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on H and J Smith Invercargill closing and gutting 220 jobs

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a month-long consultation period, H and J Smith Invercargill will close on November 18. This decision will affect 220 employees of the flagship ...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk manging editor says RMA at risk of becoming next Three Waters

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bills to reform the Resource Management Act have come back from a select committee- full of recommended amendments. These recommendations include more...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on cocaine kingpin Alen Moradian being shot in packed Sydney shopping area

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A key figure in Australia's illegal cocaine trade scene was shot dead in a packed Sydney shopping area. Australian media has confirmed convicted drug...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins meeting with Xi Jinping

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister’s hours away from the biggest meeting of his career. Hipkins will hold talks with China’s President Xi Jinping tonight- and and...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Anton Lienert-Brown being suspended for three weeks after head clash

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All Black Anton Lienert-Brown has been suspended for three weeks after his head clash attempting to tackle Dallas McLeod in the Super Rugby final. Thi...

David Parker: Environment Minister says he's not going to send Resource Management Act out for further consultation

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bills to reform the Resource Management Act have come back from select committee full of amendments. The Natural and Built Environment and the Spatial...

Brooke van Velden: ACT Party Health spokesperson says the Government either doesn't know warehousing costs of expiring RATs or they're being shady

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACT's Health spokesperson says it's 'shady' that the Government hasn't divulged the storage costs of expiring RATs. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall say...

Jo Wilton: Waka Kotahi Regional Manager aims to get State Highway 25A reopened by March 2024 but can't promise anything

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Waka Kotahi's pulling out all the stops to reconnect Coromandel Peninsula's State Highway 25A by March next year. Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the reg...

John Maynard: Postal Workers Union National President argues New Zealand still needs strong postal system

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Warnings New Zealand still needs a strong mailing system. NZ Post is proposing cutting 750 jobs over the next five years, from its workforce of 4500. ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Ref's complaining about abuse isn't constructive

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It goes without saying that Ben O'Keeffe did not deserve the abuse he copped on his Instagram account. And it goes without saying that the keyboard...

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO says $28 million university support package won't completely stop job cuts

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's cash injection to tertiary providers isn't a get-out-of jail-free card for struggling universities - but very welcome. It's promising...

Jacqui Gage-Brown: Tairua Sport and Recreation Trust chair 'unsurprised' Aucklanders meddling in construction of Tairua skatepark

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thames-Coromandel District Council aims to get a skatepark built in Tairua, and Aucklanders have voiced disapproval. The Auckland Marist Brothers Rugb...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on dozens of detainees at an immigration detention centre protesting conditions

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dozens of detainees at an immigration detention centre near Heathrow are protesting their living conditions. These detainees are unsatisfied with thei...

The Huddle: Is Chris Hipkins guilty of climate hypocrisy?

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR weighed in on the following issues of the day...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator says situation in Russia will impact Prime Minister's trip to China

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The situation in Russia is expected to colour the background of the Prime Minister's trip to China. Chris Hipkins is currently leading a delegation th...

Robert Patman: Otago University international relations expert says Yevgeny Prigozhin needs to be wary after failed attempted mutiny

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An international relations expert says Yevgeny Prigozhin will be in danger after his attempted coup against Vladimir Putin. The US Secretary of State ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on PwC selling Government consultancy practice for $1

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PwC agreed to sell their Government consultancy practice for $1 following a scandal over the misuse of confidential tax plans. The accounting company ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government offering up $5 million to keep Ruapehu running

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's offering up $5 million to keep Ruapehu running this ski season. The money will go the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to keep thi...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on rugby referee Ben O'Keeffe enduring social media backlash following Super Rugby final

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Referee Ben O'Keeffe says rugby audiences have 'crossed a line' on social media following Saturday night's Super Rugby final. O'Keeffe has shared imag...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says upgrading Air Force Boeing 757s part of Defence Force program

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says it is under no illusions Defence Force aircraft need upgrading. It has been revealed two Air Force Boeing 757s were on the runway ...

Sarah Jackson: Christchurch Animal Save organiser 'disturbed' by children parading their kill at North Canterbury hunting competition

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A group of North Canterbury animal activists experienced a 'disturbing' confrontation during the region's hunting competition. 100 children reportedly...

Denis O'Reilly: lifetime Black Power Member says cultural reports separate the actions and life experience of offenders

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The use of cultural reports in court may be under the chopping block in the coming months. National has promised to scrap funding for the reports, whi...

Kiri Allan: Regional Development Minister hits out at MBIE over dealings with iwi on the Mount Ruapehu saga

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Regional Development Minister is hitting out at MBIE over its dealings with iwi on the Mount Ruapehu saga. The government's providing a loan of up...

Geoffrey Miller: Democracy Project geopolitical analyst says importance of NZ-China relationship justifies second plane

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says the importance of the China-New Zealand relationship is enough to justify a back-up plane. A second aircraft...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does the Prime Minister really need two planes?

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Look, I’m not upset about the cost of taking those two planes on that diplomatic trip to China. Of course, $150,000 on fuel for the backup plane is ...

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO says inadequate investment to blame for traffic congestion increase

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One New Zealand city may have beaten out Auckland in terms of traffic congestion. Tauranga commuters are increasingly frustrated by traffic jams, with...

Marie Dyhrberg: Criminal Defence Lawyer on the trial of Linda Woods' alleged killer

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A man accused of killing Kaikohe Grandmother Linda Woods has had his trial date set for two years from now. Terrence Kiro pleaded not guilty to a mans...

Eric Fusil: Director of the Shipbuilding Hub at Adelaide University on the Titan submersible

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Debris from the submersible has been found 500 meters off the bow of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean. The US Coastguard says that the debris indicat...

Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor on the extreme weather and heavy rain warnings

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gisborne's Mayor says the region is shattered after constant extreme weather events. Welfare centres have been opened as the region remains in a State...

Scott Robertson: Crusaders coach ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Finals

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow night will crown the winners of Super Rugby Pacific, with the Crusaders versing the Chiefs on their home turf. Crusaders coach Scott Robertso...