Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Vindication for Pike River families
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, the Pike River families have been utterly vindicated in their battle to get a proper police investigation into what happened inside tha...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the race against time to locate missing Titan submersible
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a race against time as rescuers search for the missing Titan submersible. The exact whereabouts of the submersible and the condition of the five ...
The Huddle: Has the case of the missing submersible divided the world?
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett and Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the unwinding of Covid-19's impact on the business sector
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The unwinding of Covid-19 is still having an impact on the business sector. Investors have noticed companies have benefitted from the impacts of lockd...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the 2023 World Shearing Champs kicking off in Scotland
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At least 18 Kiwis are set to compete in the four-day 2023 Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Scotland. The championships...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government generating lower-than-expected tax revenue
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lower-than-expected tax revenue is causing the Crown accounts to dip further down. The IRD reportedly received $69 million in the previous tax year, s...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Whitelock returning to play one last game for the Crusaders
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A major boost for the Crusaders, with Sam Whitelock cleared to play one last game for the franchise. Whitelock has been battling an Achilles injury an...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins labelling Michael Wood not disclosing shares 'blind spot'
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says Michael Wood's failure to declare shareholdings was a 'blind spot'. Hipkins addressed the media earlier today, stati...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony Albanese potentially modifying Voice to Parliament referendum
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may need to modify the controversial Voice to Parliament referendum. The Australian senate passed legislati...
Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association national coordinator on the future of Michael Wood's Auckland Light Rail
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are calls for Auckland Light Rail to be thrown on the scrap heap with Michael Wood. Following his exit from Cabinet yesterday, demand is growing...
Rob Parry: Rotorua McDonald's owner joins calls for Rotorua Lakes Council to ban begging in the city
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Potential for a begging ban in Rotorua. The regional Council is considering developing a bylaw to tackle the 'emerging issue' after public concern ove...
Tash Peterson: Australian vegan advocate labels Perth restaurant's ban on vegans 'discrimination'
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian vegan activist claims a Perth eatery's ban on vegans is discrimination. Fyre Restaurant has announced on social media it's banning all v...
Mark Mitchell: National police spokesperson agrees parents have to be held accountable for young offenders
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National agrees parents need to be held accountable for their children's crimes. A group of small business owners presented petitions to Parliament ye...
Frank Owen: former Australian Navy Submarine Commander faintly hopeful for missing Titan submersible
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time is running out for the US Coastguard to find the missing Titan submersible. The vessel went missing in the Atlantic Ocean four days ago, with fiv...
Campbell Wright: Kiwi winter Olympian and biathlete on switching over to compete for the US
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi winter Olympian and biathlon junior world champion Campbell Wright is set to compete under a new flag moving forward. Wright already holds Americ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The missing submersible brought out the best and worst in us
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This missing submersible has just brought out the best and the worst in people, hasn’t it? The best- because look at how much we care. Thes...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on documents expressing multiple concerns about lost submersible
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The company behind the missing 'Titan' submersible was repeatedly warned about safety problems with the venture. David Lochridge, OceanGate’s former...
The Huddle: Can Michael Wood come back from this?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Future for Local Government report suggesting 'radical overhaul' needed
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Future for Local Government Review warns a 'radical overhaul' is needed to better serve the country. The report suggests lowering the council vo...
Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building downgrading sales expectations
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building have downgraded their profit forecast, citing a slowing market and extreme weather. The building and construction company lowered th...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government not planning a cash injection for Kiwibank
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government confirmed they have no plans to inject capital into Kiwibank to make it more competitive with the bigger banks. The Commerce Commission...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Australia winning opening Ashes cricket test over England at Edgbaston
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia have won the opening Ashes cricket test by two wickets over England at Edgbaston. The visitors won by two wickets, chasing down 281. Sportst...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Michael Wood resigning after failing to disclose shares in Chorus, Spark and National Australia Bank
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Minister Michael Wood has resigned from Cabinet today, after further revelations of trust shares that clashed with his portfolios. It's emerged...
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: child welfare advocate unsurprised by latest Oranga Tamariki allegations, suspects more to come
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A noted child welfare advocate feels more allegations will come out of Oranga Tamariki. Two staff members at the organisation have been stood down for...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on young people lacking necessary literacy, numeracy and communications skills
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Employers are concerned that this crop of young workers lack literacy, numeracy and communications skills. Young employees reportedly have to be taugh...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on sonar picking up banging during search for missing submersible
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sonar picked up underwater banging in the North Atlantic Ocean during searches for a missing submersible with five people on board. It comes amid a mu...
Peter Scott: former Australian Navy commodore says the 5 people on missing submersible face challenging conditions if alive
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five people in a submersible missing in the North Atlantic Ocean will be battling harsh conditions, if alive. Sonar's picked up banging underwater, as...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister perplexed as to why Michael Wood didn't declare shares
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The door may not be entirely shut on redemption for Michael Wood. The Mount Roskill MP resigned all his ministerial portfolios today, over revelations...
Matt Bailey: North Canterbury Hunting Competition organiser explains changes to feral cat hunting contest
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The organisers of a South Island feral cat killing competition are sticking to their guns on reworking the challenge. The North Canterbury Hunting Com...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The case of Michael Wood will go down as a perplexing political stuff-up
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The case of Michael Wood, I think, has got to go down in history as one of the most confusing political stuff-ups ever, don’t you think? Because no-...
The Huddle: What could a banking sector probe reveal?
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Labour Press Secretary Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issues ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on woollen nappies potentially saving the environment and the wool industry
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A small Kiwi startup may save New Zealand's wool industry- and reduce our carbon footprint. Woolchemy, founded by Derelee Potroz-Smith, is in the busi...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Government confirming Commerce Commission probe into banking sector
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's major banks are set to go under the microscope. The Government has confirmed a Commerce Commission probe into banking sector competition...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Whites abandoning their match over alleged racial abuse
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Football are backing the All Whites after their friendly match with Qatar soured. The team abandoned the match before the second half afte...
Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence remaining low from mounting financial pressure
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence remains low in the face of mounting economic pressures. The Westpac Consumer Confidence Index rose to 83.1, but more households ha...
Jason Platt: Ruapehu Stakeholders Association chairman on the company behind operations entering liquidation
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is heading towards liquidation weeks out from the 2023 ski season. Creditors didn't come to an agreement on the company's future ...
Max Whitehead: Whitehead Group employment specialist says deregistered high school teacher was treated unfairly
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An employment expert feels a deregistered high school teacher experienced a 'rough run'. The Disciplinary Tribunal stripped a high school maths teache...
Brooke Moore: Mount Maunganui chef reveals secrets behind New Zealand's top toastie
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chef says balance and eatability are keys to a good toasted sandwich. Mount Maunganui's Freeport with Cleaver and Co has won top prize at the Great ...
Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister promises to ensure measures designed to make healthcare more equitable have no consequences
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister's promising to check measures designed to make healthcare more equitable are working. A new equity adjuster-waitlist tool - triall...
Duncan Webb: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says quick fix won't solve structural issues in the banking sector
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says there's no quick fix for the banking sector. It's ordered the Commerce Commission to probe bank profits and competition. A prelimi...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on health officials pausing ethnicity waitlist priority
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Health officials are pressing pause on factoring in ethnicity as a priority for medical waitlists. Te Whatu Ora began including it in a new medical wa...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the newlyweds from Hunter Valley crash speaking out
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The newlyweds at the centre of the deadly Hunter Valley bus crash have broken their silence. Mitchell Gaffney and Madeleine Edsell have thanked the co...
Paul Ifill: former Phoenix player in favour of All Whites refusing to play on amid racial abuse claims
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Phoenix player is lending his support to the All Whites after the team refused to play on amid racial abuse claims. Their match against Qatar...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Boris Johnson's fate hanging in the balance following new Partygate report
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MPs will decide whether or not to sanction Boris Johnson after a privileges committee report found he misled the House of Commons. Prime Minister Rish...
The Huddle: Should ethnicity be a factor in prioritising patients?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Mike Munroe, Labour Chief of Staff and Director at Mike Munro Communications joined in...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins locking in meeting with Xi Jinping
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has locked in a coveted confab with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Hipkins heads to China on Sunday, alongside a large del...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Crusaders defeating the Blues 52- 15
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Blues were defeated by the Crusaders 52- 15 on Friday's Super Rugby semifinal. The Crusaders are now set to go up against the Chiefs next week in ...
James Shaw: Climate Change Minister on the Government proposing four new options to reform Emissions Trading Scheme
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is seeking to fix the Emissions Trading Scheme to stop it going bust down the line. The Climate Change Commission warns it's not workin...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister adamant the fundamentals of the economy are still strong
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says the fundamentals of our economy are really strong. When asked how he rates the chances of a credit rating downgrade, Finance Minis...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum passing
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australians will soon vote on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, with the Senate concluding months of parliamentary procedures. The vote r...
Ginny Andersen: Police Minister applauds police management of volatile Ōpōtiki gang tangi
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister is applauding officers' management of a gang tangi in Ōpōtiki. Hundreds of Mongrel Mob members descended on the Bay of Plenty to...
Dr Morgan Edwards: NZSA Auckland President in favour of ethnicity as prioritising factor on surgery waitlist
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anaesthetists have come out in support of moves to consider ethnicity when prioritising people on medical waitlists. Ethnicity is a factor in a new me...
Meng Foon: Race Relations Commissioner says he planned to resign before news broke, wants to follow due process
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meng Foon is still yet to formally resign as Race Relations Commissioner, despite previously saying he intended to give his notice yesterday. Associat...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins asking the Health Minister to investigate Te Whatu Ora ethnicity criteria
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has asked Health Minister Ayesha Verrall to investigate whether ethnicity should inform decisions on medical waitlists. Te Whatu Or...
Dallas McLeod: Crusaders utility back on being named for first All Blacks squad of the year
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Blacks coach Ian Foster surprised rugby fans with some unexpected picks for the first All Blacks squad of 2023. Crusaders back Dallas McLeod was...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the stealing and selling of bodies from Harvard's morgue
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former manager of Harvard Medical School's morgue is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling, and shipping human remains. Ex-employee...
Kiri Allan: Associate Transport Minister on the opening of the Puhoi-Walkworth motorway
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Associate Transport Minister's chalking the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway up as a "job well done". The much-anticipated 18.5 kilometre stretch of ro...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Political Correspondent on Meng Foon's resignation
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has resigned from his role this afternoon over a failure to disclose a conflict of interest. Foon has conceded h...
Nico Bhula: Hillcrest High Head Student on the call for the Government to end the teacher strikes
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Students are calling on the Government to end teacher strikes. A group of Waikato school leaders have signed an open letter to the Education Minister....
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Puhoi to Warkworth highway opens
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, very good news today that the Puhoi to Warkworth highway has finally officially been opened. Only about a year and a half late, but we...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the families of 19-year-old Nottingham victims addressing a vigil
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Students joined the families of the 19-year-old Nottingham victims at a vigil a day after the attack. The fathers of deceased students Barnaby Webber ...
The Huddle: NZ enters technical recession and Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell' booted
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Georgina Stylianou, Director of Government Relations firm BRG and Sam Johnson, Projects Director at Still joined in on a discus...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on US corporations reaping record-breaking profits
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate profits were expected to fall further in the United States, but expectations are being surpassed. Over the past year, consumers have grapple...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on David Seymour's reception at Fieldays 2023
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ACT Party enjoyed a positive reception at Fieldays 2023. The Party's Standing up for Rural New Zealand policy document included scrapping the Zero...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor says GDP result makes it more likely the Reserve Bank won't increase rates
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The data is in, and New Zealand is officially into a technical recession. New figures from Stats NZ show GDP fell 0.1 percent in the March quarter- th...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on SANZAAR ruling out changes to Rugby Championship format
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't expect any changes to the Rugby Championship format anytime soon. SANZAAR has ruled out any changes to the Rugby Championship format to better s...
Mark Cameron: ACT Agriculture spokesperson on the Party's new plan for the primary industries
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ACT have unveiled their plan for the primary industries- and promise to give the sector the "respect it deserves". The policy would see the Zero Carbo...
Anna: Christchurch mother among concerned parents seeking vaping crackdown as her teen struggles with addiction
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several worried parents have banded together to call for stronger action from the Government to curb youth vaping. Their Facebook group, Vape-Free Kid...
Lance Burdett: former police negotiator says police had limited options during Ōpōtiki gang procession
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Criticism of the police's handling of a gang funeral procession in Ōpōtiki yesterday. Traffic was held back for two hours as Mongrel Mob members fl...
Katelyn Park: Neighbour of unruly Kāinga Ora tenants fears retaliation following eviction
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A neighbour to troublesome Kāinga Ora tenants fears retaliation after their removal. Hamilton woman Katelyn Park says she's endured years of abuse ...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist warns there's still bumps in the road and contractions to come
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A leading economist says although it's shallow and technical, New Zealand is nonetheless in a recession. Stats NZ figures out today reveal GDP fell 0....
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on New Zealand entering a 'technical recession'
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's official- New Zealand has entered a 'technical recession'. Newly released figures from Stats NZ show the GDP fell 0.1 percentage points from last...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Ben Roberts-Smith declaring defamation case defeat a 'terrible outcome'
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disgraced former SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith labelled his recent defamation case defeat a 'terrible outcome'. Roberts-Smith unsuccessfully sued thr...
Greg Williams: Detective Superintendent on police and Customs seizing 713 kilograms of methamphetamine in 'historic' border drug bust
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A massive meth haul destined for our shores has been stopped in its tracks. About 713 kilograms concealed in maple syrup bottles came in from Canada w...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK economy returning to growth with 0.2 GDP increase
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UK economy has bounced back and escaped recession- but only just. The region's GDP increased by 0.2 percent, following the 0.3 contraction recorde...
The Huddle: Should roads be closed to accommodate the Mongrel Mob?
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the divided expectations for Thursday's GDP announcement
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GDP figures due to be released Thursday will confirm whether or not the country entered a technical recession. Opinions are divided, with ANZ forecast...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on Auckland Airport revising dividend policy for shareholders
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport have revised their dividend policy and reduced their payouts to shareholders. The airport will pay out 70 percent to 90 percent of ne...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor says Government Covid-19 management impacted demand for imports
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The International Money Fund is warning the Government to rein in spending. S&P Global Ratings is also saying the country's near-record trade defi...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on New Zealand's current account deficit
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latest figures show New Zealand's current account deficit is $33 billion- 8.5 percent of GDP- in the year to March. That's down from $34.4 billion- or...
James Shaw: Climate Change Minister on the Government's recent carbon auction failing
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government have walked back empty-handed from the latest carbon auction- creating a $500 million shortfall. Polluters had the option to purchase t...
Thomas Nash: Greater Wellington Regional Councillor says half-priced public transport for under-25s will have to be delayed
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Greater Wellington Regional Council fears transport discounts will have to be delayed an extra month. In Budget 2023, it was announced half price ...
Andre Hawke: Kiwi dad on being reunited with his first car 22 years after selling it
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi dad has bought his first car for a second time - 22 years later. Andre Hawke sold his brown 1978 Holden Kingswood in 2001, for $2500 dollars. I...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister still hopeful farmers will agree to emissions pricing
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's confident he'll find common ground with farmers over He Waka Eke Noa, but has stopped short of promising it pre-election. He Waka...
Luke Kirkness: Bay of Plenty Times reporter on the anger from motorists during Ōpōtiki gang procession
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anger from motorists on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty while police shut roads to contain a gang procession to a tangi in Whakatane. Members dri...
Mitch McCann: US correspondent on Donald Trump pleading not guilty to 37 charges
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A historic day for the US, with Donald Trump appearing before in a Miami courtroom pleading not guilty to 37 charges. They relate to the former Presid...
Shamubeel Eaqub: Sense Partners economist reveals widespread profit margin increases are not adding to inflation
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the price of goods and services rising sharply, new data confirms high business profits aren't the cause of inflation. A study commissioned by...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: What the police in Ōpōtiki endured today was embarrassing
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It must’ve sucked to be a police officer in Ōpōtiki today, having to provide traffic control for the Mongrel Mob so they could have total...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on over 600 migrants crossing the English Channel in one day
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over 600 migrants crossed the English Channel earlier this week- the highest number reported this year. The previous daily high for this year was 497 ...
The Huddle: Are police too under-resourced?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR and Former Labour Chief of Staff and Director at Mike Munro Communications, Mike Munroe joined in...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian economists warning risk to recession has increased
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian economists see a higher risk of recession after soft Q1 GDP report. RBA Governor Philip Lowe has talked about navigating a narrow path to l...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host predicts David Seymour will be the star of Fieldays 2023
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fieldays 2023, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, returns to Mystery Creek tomorrow. From Wednesday to Saturday, politicians will...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on National striving for the farmer vote at Fieldays 2023
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fieldays 2023 opens its gates tomorrow- and National is fighting hard for the rural and regional vote. National's new policy for the agriculture secto...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the driver involved in fatal NSW bus crash being released on bail
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The driver of yesterday's fatal wedding bus crash in Hunter Valley has been granted bail. 58-year-old Brett Andrew Button was released with strict con...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former All Black Marc Ellis buying shares in the Highlanders
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Black Marc Ellis is taking an ownership stake in one of his former Super Rugby sides. Ellis, who played 11 games for the Highlanders in 200...
Mary Jo Vergara: Kiwibank senior economist on what recent net migration increase means for inflation
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's population continues to grow at pace. The latest Stats NZ figures show New Zealand had a net new migration gain of 72,300 in the year to...
Chris Luxon: National Party leader says New Zealand has unlimited potential that is not being realised
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Chris Luxon clarified that New Zealand is a country of 'endless potential' after yesterday's backlash. Luxon commented that the nation had ...
Tex Edwards: 2degrees founder offers $5000 for recovery of stolen Lexus
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2degrees founder Tex Edwards is offering a $5000 reward to recover his stolen Lexus. Edwards believes police have better things to do than hunt for th...
Deb Crittenden: Canterbury University biochemistry associate professor working on recyclable redox-flow batteries for EVs
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A greener world could be within reach as Kiwi scientists develop a new recyclable battery. A Canterbury University researcher is working on perfecting...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Farmers called Labour's bluff ahead of the election
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand farmers have called Labour’s bluff on the climate tax Labour was planning, and they’ve won this thing. After yesterday’s ...