Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Nick Maling: Kāinga Ora National Services Manager defends eviction policy and says issues need to be considered in context
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kāinga Ora is defending its eviction policy in the face of criticism. Just three people have been evicted since a bad behaviour crackdown was announc...
Tristan Murray: Bay of Plenty Acting Area Commander on Ōpōtiki boosting police presence ahead of gang tangi
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police have been brought in to bolster Ōpōtiki's small contingent ahead of a gang tangi tomorrow. The Bay of Plenty town has had an influx of member...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon standing by his comments about New Zealand
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon's not backing down from calling New Zealand 'wet and whiny', but clarified he was referring to the Government. The National Leader was hea...
Sir Peter Gluckman: Former Chief Science Advisor warns increasing polarisation is threatening nation's social cohesion ahead of election
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are warnings New Zealand's social cohesion is straining at the seams. According to a report by Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, rising ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Scottish ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon being released without charge after arrest in finance probe
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland's former former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge after an earlier arrest. Sturgeon was arrested as part of an ...
The Huddle: Does Chris Luxon have a point about NZ being a 'negative, wet, whiny' country?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins leading a trade delegation to China
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is set to go to China at the end of the month. This trip will be the first Prime Minister-led delegation there since 2019...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Hurricanes coach Jason Holland claiming there's no doubt Ardie Savea scored
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland has questioned the role of television match officials in the wake of his side's Super Rugby exit. They were denied prog...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the NSW bus crash that killed 10 people and injured 25
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The causes of a fatal bus crash in New South Wales won't be known for some time. 10 people are dead and 25 others injured after a bus carrying wedding...
Damien O'Connor: Agriculture Minister says He Waka Eke Noa isn't dead, claims other groups are still on board
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's committed to working with farmers in the wake of National's newly announced emissions policy. If elected, National would push...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on the growing frustration on all sides as secondary teacher strikes resume
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Secondary school teachers are inspiring mass frustration over their plan to resume striking. These teachers voted to reject the Government's latest co...
Taylor Ryan: Australian 10 News reporter says investigations into New South Wales coach crash are still ongoing
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charges are expected to be laid after the driver involved in a fatal NSW coach crash was arrested. The coach rolled into the Hunter Valley, killing 10...
Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on retail card spending dropping across all industries
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retail card spending fell $113 million last month, compared to April - across all industries. Stats NZ data shows the largest contributor to the 1.7 p...
Kiri Allan: Regional Development Minister says it's likely 2023 Ruapehu ski season will go ahead
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Regional Development Minister says Mount Ruapehu is highly likely to open for skiing this year. The Government has decided to split the running of...
Todd McClay: National agriculture spokesperson says there are good reasons to delay emissions pricing scheme
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Opposition's given more explanation for for why it's kicking emissions pricing down the road. National has today proposed an on-farm, pricing plan...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I hate wealth taxes even more than I hate CGTs
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I really hate wealth taxes. I hate them even more than I hate capital gains taxes. Because at least with a capital gains tax, you have sold the asset...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Green Party's proposed tax and income policy
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party have unveiled their wide-ranging tax and income policy ahead of October's election. To keep low-income Kiwis above the breadline, the ...
Duncan Greive: Spinoff founder on NZ Rugby purchasing an IP address allowing them to stream matches
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A newly purchased domain name and IP filings may allow NZ Rugby to stream their own games. NZ Rugby claimed the URL nzrplus.co.nz on April 11th, 2023....
Jenna Todd: Time Out Bookstore Manager on Dame Jacinda Ardern's autobiography (1)
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s speculation of a possible $1m-plus advance for Dame Jacinda Ardern as she sets her eyes on a book deal for her autobiography. Dame Jacinda h...
Jenna Todd: Time Out Bookstore Manager on Dame Jacinda Ardern's autobiography
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s speculation of a possible $1m-plus advance for Dame Jacinda Ardern as she sets her eyes on a book deal for her autobiography. Dame Jacinda h...
Paul Spain: CEO of Gorilla Technology on the price increase of Sky Sport
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sky Sport is increasing its price as its competitor Spark Sport is closing down. From July 1st, the price of a Sky Sport Now Annual Pass will increase...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Wayne Brown has already won
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For all Wayne Brown’s faults, and there are many, you have got to be impressed with what he’s managed to do in eight months as Auckland’s...
Lotu Fuli: Auckland Councillor on the passed budget
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An emotional end to two days of debate at Auckland Council. Councillors and Mayor Wayne Brown have voted 14 in favour, with six against and one absten...
Mitch McCann: Newshub US Correspondent on Trump's charges in federal court
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has made history as the first former President to face criminal charges in a federal court. He's facing charges for allegedly taking clas...
Barry Campbell: Chair of Wellington Water warns of severe water shortages over the summer months
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Water's Chair says the region's Councils are doing everything they can to fix leaky pipes. Campbell Barry is warning of severe water shorta...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prince Harry taking case against Mirror Group to protect Meghan Markle
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry has revealed he took Mirror Group to court in order to protect Meghan Markle. The Duke of Sussex today told the High Court he wanted to d...
The Huddle: Does Chris Luxon raise good points about NZ's declining birth rate?
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Radio Hauraki host Matt Heath and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the d...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on Infratil taking control of One NZ in $1.8 billion deal
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infrastructure investment company Infratil will pay $1.8 billion to take full control of One NZ. This purchase will double Infratil’s stake in One ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers releasing a wish list for the next Government
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Federated Farmers have set out a road map for New Zealand's next Government. The policy platform for the incoming election has 12 key changes designed...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor speculates what incoming GDP figures mean for recession
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's GDP figures will be out next week- but what will that mean for the economy? Economists are currently predicting a marginal increase in N...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Michael Wood maintaining he'd never deceived anyone after more revelations came out
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Wood maintains he's never deliberately deceived anyone after revelations he was less than truthful about his Auckland Airport shares. Newsroom...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on Air New Zealand and Qantas joining forces against planned Auckland Airport redevelopment
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand and Qantas have come out swinging against Auckland Airport's planned redevelopment- calling for an urgent rethink. The pair released a...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University sociologist says Chris Luxon is right about declining birth-rate
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Chris Luxon raised a few eyebrows over his comments about the nation's declining birth rate. At an infrastructure conference, Luxon made a ...
Grant Duncan: Massey University political commentator says Jan Tinetti's response to privileges committee was 'unconvincing'
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Education Minister Jan Tinetti today faced up in front of the privileges committee over potentially misleading Parliament. Tinetti is in trouble for t...
Jonathan Milne: Newsroom editor reveals he asked Michael Wood if he had other interests to disclose in 2021
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion continues over Michael Wood's Auckland Airport shares- which he's now finally sold. He was stood down over not disclosing Auckland Airport ...
Jacob Jones: Newstalk ZB reporter says it's not clear whether Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has the numbers to pass compromise Budget
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council has adjourned and will reconvene at 10am tomorrow, after failing to vote on the mayor's updated budget. In an 11th hour proposal, Way...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia banning Nazi symbols and memorabilia in new legislation
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia seeks to ban Nazi symbols and iconography nationwide under new legislation. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus expressed concern about an increas...
Ian McKelvie: Rangitīkei National MP on Sale and Supply of Alcohol Exemption for Races Bill passing third reading
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis will be able to enjoy a drink at the races again, after a bill protecting this tradition passed a third reading in Parliament. National's MP for...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is Luxon saying we need more babies controversial?
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luxon’s struck a nerve, hasn’t he? He’s been telling Kiwis to have more babies. He was at an infrastructure conference, talking about our...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prince Harry's first day in court
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry entered his first highly-publicised day in court- and came out worse for wear. The royal claimed the media and the Government frequently ...
The Huddle: Is it ethical to put your toddler on a leash?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, ZB host Tim Beveridge and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Mich...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on National releasing their infrastructure policy at Building Nations conference
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Chris Luxon unveiled the Party's infrastructure policy that would come into effect if elected. National launched a national infrastructure ...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on Nvidia shares skyrocketing
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technology company Nvidia's shares have been on a strong run this year and recently surged another 24 percent. This takes the year to date increase in...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IRD changing guidance following criticism over promoting tax avoidance
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue have changed their guidance on avoiding 'over-taxing', amid criticism about promoting tax avoidance. The tax department published a fac...
Mitch McCann: US correspondent on former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announcing 2024 presidential campaign
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign by slamming an ally-turned-rival. Chris Christie called former pre...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Silver Ferns announcing squad for upcoming World Cup
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has named the 12 players and 3 reserves set to compete at the upcoming Netball World Cup. The selection process...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins revealing Michael Wood refused to sell Auckland Airport shares 12 times
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Wood is being subjected to more scrutiny following new information about his Auckland Airport shares. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has reveale...
Robert Reid: First Union President 'concerned' for supermarket staff members bearing brunt of retail crime increase
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Foodstuffs data reveals there's been a 38 percent increase in retail crime throughout the North Island. Reports collected from New World and PAK'n...
Aaron Taylor: father of teen rugby player barred from King's College First XV team on the impending legal action surrounding the case
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two of Auckland's biggest schools are at the centre of a first XV player eligibility debate. A teenage student made a well-being transfer from Mount A...
Peter Scott: Environment Canterbury chair says ratepayers are bearing the brunt of getting cruise passengers from Lyttelton to Christchurch
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Environment Canterbury says ratepayers are bearing the brunt of having to put on extra public transport, to get cruise passengers from Lyttelton to Ch...
Mark Potter: NZEI President says latest collective agreement offer still isn't enough
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The primary teaching union has revealed it didn't get everything it wanted from its latest collective agreement. NZEI members have approved the agreem...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader says Michael Wood must be removed to uphold standards
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Act is joining National in demanding Michael Wood be fired from Cabinet. Wood remains on stand-down as Transport Minister, after it was revealed he wa...
Michael Glading: NZ Open Tournament Director on the 'surprising' merger between PGA Tour and LIV Golf
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The golf world was shocked by the unexpected merger between two rival ventures. Saudi Arabia backed- LIV Golf will join forces with the PGA Tour, crea...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Michael Wood cannot come back from this
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The scales have just tipped for Michael Wood, haven’t they? He cannot come back from this, his time as Transport Minister has got to be over. We'v...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prince Harry skipping first day of landmark phone-hacking trial
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry unexpectedly skipped the first day of his phone hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers. His lawyer later said the royal was celebr...
The Huddle: Is it a sackable offense for Michael Wood to have these shares?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This evening on The Huddle, former Labour Press Secretary Kaine Thompson and David Farrar, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster, joined in on a dis...
Stuart Davison: HighGround Dairy global dairy consultant on Synlait Milk shares increasing by 16 percent
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait Milk's shares surged by 16 percent after renewing their license to produce infant formula for the world's most populous nation. Investors rega...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Ford Rangers leading NZ new car registration figures
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the looming threat of Clean Car penalties, Ford Rangers still lead the market. According to new data released by the Motor Industry Associatio...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Canterbury player and coach Rob Penney stepping in as Crusaders coach
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Canterbury player and coach Rob Penney is set to take over as coach of the Crusaders by 2024. The 59-year-old is 'excited and honoured' to imme...
Raf Manji: The Opportunities Party leader in favour of proposed 3.5 percent MMP threshold
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A sweeping review into the country's electoral system recommends a shake-up of MMP is needed to create a fairer and more accessible democracy. This dr...
Richie Hardcore: educator and activist on parents and teachers raising concerns about impact of Andrew Tate
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers and parents are concerned about the impact Andrew Tate may have on a generation of young men. The controversial influencer has described hims...
Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple's new Vision Pro mixed reality headset
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has unveiled one of its most ambitious new hardware products in years. It has released the mixed reality headset, officially named Vision Pro, a...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm pleased Nicky Hager got a King's Birthday honour
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there was one King’s Birthday honour I that was really pleased to see handed out this past weekend, it was the one given to Nicky Hager. I realis...
Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister explains 'impactful' measures designed to crack down on youth vaping
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister denies the Government is going soft on vaping. From August, all stores can no longer sell disposable vapes and all devices must ha...
Paul Goldsmith: National Party Auckland spokesperson says Michael Wood's failure to disclose Auckland Airport shares is a sackable offense
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National are criticising Minister Michael Wood over his failure to declare his Auckland Airport shares. The Prime Minister has stood him down as Trans...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Transport Minister Michael Wood being stood down over airport shares conflict
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transport Minister Michael Wood is facing widespread criticism over failing to declare his shares in Auckland Airport. Prime Minitser Chris Hipkins ha...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the RBA increasing the OCR to 4.1 percent
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian homeowners will be feeling the pinch as the RBA lifts the OCR by a further 25 basis points. The Reserve Bank's decision to hike the OCR put...
Steve McCracken: Whangaparāoa College principal on reintroducing NCEA Level One for Years 10 and 11
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schools across the country have scrapped NCEA Level One- but one Auckland school is bringing it back. Auckland's Whangaparāoa College is reintroducin...
Brian Yanko: Police Fleet Manager on the trialling of electric vehicles in the Police force
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police will be trialling electric vehicles as motorway patrol units as part of a 1.7 million dollar operation. Police Fleet Manager Brian Yanko told J...
Kath Dewar: GoodSense Managing Director on Consumer NZ's call for an investigation into greenwashing
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer NZ is calling for the Commerce Commission to investigate New Zealand businesses under claims of greenwashing. They used Air New Zealand as an...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald Reporter on Lauren Dickason's insanity plea
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A jury will be asked to decide if the woman accused of murdering her three children in their Timaru home was insane at the time. Lauren Dickason alleg...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Congress approving the US debt ceiling deal
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congress has approved the debt ceiling deal, the motion passing through with 63:36 votes. This has been done almost a hundred times previously. US Cor...
Moko Tepania: Far North Mayor on the home invasion and death in Kaikohe
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shock continues to reverberate around the Northland town of Kaikohe after a woman died in an apparent home invasion. Police have launched a homicide i...
Jack Tame: Why is National so hot on the prescription fee debate?
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s interesting how much the prescription fee contraceptive debate has really ticked off the National party. Several of the party’s most prominen...
The Huddle: Was Wayne Brown's invite only press conference a good idea?
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This evening on The Huddle, Director of Government Relations for BRG Georgina Stylianou and ZB’s Wellington host Nick Mills joined in on a discussio...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on New Zealand's immigration rates and the impact on the economy
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the commentary over the last year that New Zealand has become an unwelcoming or undesirable place for migrants, figures show otherwise. Annual...
Katie Milne: Former Federated Farmers President on the potential fertilizer tax
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor is looking into the idea of implementing a fertilizer tax, costing as much as $150 per tonne. This tax w...
Doug Heye: Former Communications Director of the Republican National Convention on Mike Pence running for President
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US former vice president Mike Pence is expected to throw his hat in the ring and run for President in the next election. Former Communications Directo...
Mike Lee: Auckland Councillor on Wayne Brown's plan to sell Auckland Council's airport shares
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mayor has called out councillors by name as he seeks support for selling council airport shares. Brown took aim at councillors, John Watson...
Kerry Davies: Public Service Association National Secretary on Te Whatu Ora delaying their mass restructure
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Whatu Ora is holding off decisions regarding the fate of hundreds of jobs. It had indicated June 2 as "D day" for a mass restructure involving abou...
Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation case
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australian army solider Ben Roberts-Smith has been at the center of a months long defamation case, alleging that that articles published in The...
Sandra Hazlehurst: Hastings Mayor on the Government's buyout of cyclone affected homes
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The mayor of Hastings says locals have faced an awful wait for certainty in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. The Government revealed today that it'll jo...
Nathan Limm: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter on Sam Whitelock's move to France
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Whitelock is heading off after the Rugby World Cup, having signed a two year deal with the French Top 14 Club Pau. The 34 year old is in line to s...
Jack Tame: The Government should buy out weather affected homes
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At first blush, the government’s plan to buy out homeowners affected by this year’s extreme weather events makes a lot of sense. It would be the a...
Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union CEO on the DIA's plans to regulate social media
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consultations are being held on how to make online spaces safer. The Department of Internal Affairs wants to make social media subject to regulation s...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU threatening action against Poland over 'Russian influence' probe
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The EU are threatening to take action against Poland after MPs approved a new commission to probe into 'Russian interreference'. The commission could ...
The Huddle: Did Jan Tinetti deliberately mislead the House?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This evening on The Huddle, Still projects director Sam Johnson and Jack Tame, host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about t...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job growth accelerating by 0.6 percent in April
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Job growth continues to shoot up, with April's 0.6 percent increase continuing the trend of previous months. The largest reported increases were in ac...
Rupert Carlyon: Kōura Wealth founder says New Zealand can't afford a retirement age of 67, let alone 65
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The retirement age debate is a talking point in this year's election- but one KiwiSaver provider founder says the discussion is useless. National and ...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the RBNZ and ANZ increasing their house price forecast tracks
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists and the Reserve Bank have been laying out their predictions on house prices. The RBNZ recently increased their house price forecast track i...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on business confidence lifting to 18-month high
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence in the economy is rebounding- but this positivity will make things harder on the Reserve Bank. According to ANZ's Business Outlook survey, ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former Warriors player Manu Vatuvei being released from prison
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Warriors league player Manu Vatuvei has returned to society- and social media. He's been released from prison on parole after getting sentenced...
Bernard Hickey: economic commentator predicts house prices will rise 10-20 percent under National-ACT Government
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economic experts are predicting an increase in house prices if National and ACT take over in October. Commentator Bernard Hickey says house prices cou...
Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies Association Executive Director says the beginning of the FTA with the UK is great for dairy trade
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dairy Companies Association of NZ welcomes the beginning of the nation's Free Trade Agreement with the UK. It came into force today, and the wine,...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO says Countdown's latest winter price freeze is lacking essentials
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer NZ says Countdown's second winter product price freeze is better this year, but it's lacking fruit. Out of more than 300 individual items, on...
Dr Riley Elliott: marine biologist hopes Daisy the Great White shark's tracker can be found
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daisy the Great White shark's tracker has ended up on dry land - and her whereabouts are unknown. Daisy shot to fame this year, when the data on her m...
Peter Dunne: Political commentator says it's hard to see how Jan Tinetti didn't know she was misleading the House
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big questions on how Labour MPs are briefed, now that the Education Minister has been referred to Parliament's Privileges Committee over a breach of r...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Auckland Council needs to sell their airport shares
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like me and you’re never sure about the financial competency of the people elected to council, the next week is going be a big test. Bec...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National MP Simon O'Connor denying 'mother and father' comment homophobic (1)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Simon O'Connor is denying his comment about the responsibility of the 'mother and father' was intended to exclude same-sex couples. The MP ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National MP Simon O'Connor denying 'mother and father' comment homophobic
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Simon O'Connor is denying his comment about the responsibility of the 'mother and father' was intended to exclude same-sex couples. The MP ...