Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Taylor Swift fans reporting amnesia after concerts
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A number of Taylor Swift fans are reportedly getting amnesia after attending her concerts. The 33 year old singer is in the middle of a 52 show US tou...
Courtney Winter: ZB journalist on John Beckenridge's financial state before disappearance with stepson
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claims John Beckenridge was in a dire financial straits before vanishing with his stepson, Mike. Their mysterious disappearance in 2015 is subject to ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on British paddleboarder dying after being struck by lightning
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A British man died after being reportedly stuck by lightening while paddle-boarding in Greece. The unnamed 26-year old was in the ocean during a thund...
The Huddle: Will National's back-tracking put voters off?
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This evening on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist says the OCR has peaked for the foreseeable future
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr indicated the 25bps increase to 5.5 percent is as high as the OCR will go for the foreseeable future. Orr explained t...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on farmers facing highest on-farm inflation levels since the 1980s
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheep and beef farmers are experiencing record on-farm inflation levels for the second year in a row. Beef + Lamb NZ's report Sheep and Beef On-farm I...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the big four Australian banks receiving 2024 deadlines for open banking
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The big four Australian banks have been given a deadline for establishing open banking standards. Payments NZ’s API Centre has published a “minimu...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Mark McGowan resigning as premier of Western Australia
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Western Australia premier Mark McGowan abruptly resigned Monday, claiming he was 'exhausted'. McGowan delivered this shock announcement at a snap pres...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Miami Heat beating the Boston Celtics 103-84
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Heat have rebounded from three straight defeats to beat the Celtics in Boston and wrap up the NBA's eastern conference. The Heat have won ga...
Danny Gelb: employment law advocate says uptick in NZ businesses stopping staff from accessing work I.T linked to well-being concern
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand businesses wary of burning out staff are taking steps to reduce employees working when on annual or sick leave. A recent survey revealed n...
Murray Chong: New Plymouth councillor on authorities fining motorists despite half the parking meters not working
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drivers in New Plymouth are lambasting authorities for issuing parking tickets despite the number of broken meters. Of the 96 parking meters in New Pl...
Diane Calvert: Wellington councillor among the six who lost confidence in transport plan and want funding withdrawn
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A faction of six Wellington City councillors have lost confidence in the capital's $7.4 billion transport plan. The councillors have filed a notice of...
Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay Regional Councillor wants NEMA to cover some of the Cyclone Gabrielle repair costs
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is asking the National Emergency Management to help cover some of the costs from Cyclone Gabrielle. The Council is facing...
Judge Frances Eivers: Children's Commissioner says work needs to be done to stop offending beyond increasing police pursuits
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Children's Commissioner believes more needs to be done to stop offending than simply increasing police pursuits. Police have revised its fleeing d...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Education Minister Jan Tinetti being referred to Privileges Committee over possible contempt
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Education Minister Jan Tinetti may face serious consequences after allegedly breaking House rules. Tinetti's been referred to the Privileges Committee...
Pierce Crowley: UCSA President on the University of Canterbury apologising for policy violating must-pass competency test
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Third year Canterbury University engineering students complaining about a must-pass exam have been proved right. The University has apologised after a...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Once again, National is the party of the flip-flop
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am risk of repeating myself two days in a row, but that’s only because National appears determined to keep making the same mistake. So here we g...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan winning fifth term in office
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turkey’s incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a fifth term, extending his run in office into a third decade. 99 percent of the ballot bo...
The Huddle: Should Labour also walk away from housing density rules?
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This evening, Trish Sherson from Sherson-Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications, Mike Munroe, j...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on National u-turning on bipartisan housing density agreement
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National have backtracked from a bipartisan agreement with Labour to address the housing shortage on their own terms. Under a National-led government,...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister remains tight-lipped about changes to Labour's tax policy
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister won't divulge any potential changes to Labour's tax policy. The latest 1News Kantar Public poll revealed more than half of voters...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the calls for increased consequences for pitch invaders
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing calls for fines and increased consequences after a dozen pitch invaders disrupted Saturday's Warriors' match. Police decided to trespa...
Desley Simpson: Auckland Deputy Mayor explains plan designed to lessen impact of extreme weather on roads
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council and the Government are working on a plan designed to lessen the impact of extreme weather events on roads. They're working on a plan ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the 3.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Melbourne
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne residents felt the impact of a 3.8 magnitude earthquake last night. The tremor hit the region's north-west at 11:41pm, and over 22,750 peopl...
Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on the alcohol excise tax increasing 6.65 percent in July
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the cost-of-living crisis has you wanting a stiff drink, think again. The alcohol excise tax will increase 6.65 percent in July- the second largest...
Kane Patena: Waka Kotahi Land Transport Director on opening consultation for bilingual road signs
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waka Kotahi is asking people to have their say on bilingual road signs. It's opening consultation on whether signs should include Te Reo Maori. Nation...
Sam MacDonald: Christchurch City Councillor predicts Labour will follow National's lead and back down on housing density
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Belief Labour could have to revise its housing density plans in line with National, after the opposition's U-turn on a bipartisan housing deal. Nation...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: National should never have signed up to housing density
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National can call it what they like, they can say it’s a refinement, they can say it’s a sensible change; they can say it’s more ambitious. But ...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner says new Fleeing Driver Framework adds potential to pursue if a serious offence has been committed
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new fleeing driver policy lets police pursue vehicles when there's a serious offence and likely continued risk. Since policy restrictions in 2020, n...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's election year congress
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour Party came out swinging against the opposition at this weekend's election year congress. Grant Robertson, Kelvin Davis and Carmel Sepuloni ...
Kevin Murphy: Napier City Council events manager calls for disciplinary action to stop pitch invaders
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Napier City Council are calling for legislative action to stop pitch invaders at sporting events. Warriors CEO Cameron George warns Napier may lose ou...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour might've lost its last best hope
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm surprised that voters don’t really seem to like Chris Hipkins that much. We've spent quite a bit of time discussing Chris Luxon’s ...
Don Thwaites: Western BOP District Councillor on the congestion on SH2 between Ōmokoroa and Tauranga
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Commuters are frustrated with heavy congestion on State Highway 2 between Ōmokoroa and Tauranga. The stretch of highway is used by more than 25-thous...
Paul Spain: Futurist at Gorilla Technology on Elon Musk's Neuralink
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk's Neuralink says it has approval to put brain-chips in humans. The firm has been testing on monkeys up until now, with the ultimate aim to h...
Elizabeth Kerekere: Former Green MP on the investigation and the party's slump in the polls
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Green Party MP Elizabeth Kerekere doesn't believe she's entirely to blame for the Party's four percent point slump in the polls. The now Indepe...
Emma Cropper: Newshub's Australia Correspondent on the teens who caused the Surry Hills fire
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two 13-year-old boys are assisting Sydney Police with inquiries into a former factory fire that's being described as a once-in-a-decade inferno. The S...
Denise Ritchie: Stop Demand Founder on the other men involved with the Mama Hooch rapes
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a push for the men involved in a group chat with the Mama Hooch rapists to be put under scrutiny. Siblings Danny and Roberto Jaz have been na...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak being under pressure to cancel Boris Johnson’s honours list
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to delay or cancel Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list after new allegations surfaced. Opposit...
The Huddle: Why are National u-turning on increasing housing density?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Cas Carter from Cas Carter Communications and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains how Government spending impacts inflation and interest rates
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a clear divergence between loose fiscal policy and tight monetary policy. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says a restrictive monetary policy ...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Fonterra issuing $8.00/kg milk price for 2024 and lifting Q3 profit
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra has announced an opening 2023/24 season farmgate milk price forecast of $7.25 to $8.75 per kg. The co-op also reported an increase in its thi...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor asks if we really want interest rates to come down
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr warns restrictive monetary policy will be in place to fight inflation. The OCR has been raised by 25 basis points to ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on 95-year-old Clare Nowland dying after being tasered NSW police
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
95-year-old dementia patient Clare Nowland passed away, a week after being tasered by an NSW police officer. The woman was shocked after allegedly fai...
Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on Australian mining giant Clive Palmer setting sights on New Zealand
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Billionaire and 'human bulldozer' Clive Palmer seeks to expand mining in New Zealand- including conservation land. Palmer's company Mineralogy alrea...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National and ACT leading in latest TVNZ Kantar poll
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest TVNZ Kantar opinion poll would see a National - ACT Government. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says unlike earlier recent po...
Bryan Betty: General Practice New Zealand Chair says Te Whatu Ora is contacting people to get an accurate assessment of who's still waiting
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 30,000 patients are about to receive letters asking if they still need their elective surgeries. Te Whatu Ora is contacting people who have bee...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist still forecasts more OCR increases in the future
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank and economists are at odds over interest rate predictions. The Official Cash Rate was lifted 25 basis points yesterday to 5.5 percent...
Sam Rubin: LA Entertainment reporter on Tina Turner passing aged 83
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tributes continue to flow in for rock' n roll icon Tina Turner. The eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, has died in Switzerland aged 8...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is anyone else wondering if Adrian Orr is covering for Grant Robertson?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did anyone else in the last 24 hours wonder whether Adrian Orr was butt-covering for Grant Robertson yesterday? Adrian Orr went out of his way ...
Anna Leask: NZ Herald crime reporter on brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz being publicly named as Mama Hooch sexual 'predators'
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Survivors drugged and sexually assaulted at Christchurch's Mama Hooch Bar will confront their attackers at sentencing in August. Brothers Danny and Ro...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the nearly 30,000 patients expecting to receive letters from Te Whatu Ora asking if they need surgery
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 30,000 patients waiting for elective operations are expecting letters from Te Whatu Ora- asking if they still need surgery. Te Whatu Ora says t...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Joseph Parker delivering first-round win against Faiga Opelu in Melbourne
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has delivered a first-round technical knock-out win against Faiga ‘Django’ Opelu in Melbourne. The result is the...
Caril Cowan: Extinction Rebellion activist explains End Urban SUVs campaign
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Extinction Rebellion has launched a new campaign designed to reduce pollution and congestion. The 'End Urban SUVs' campaign calls for people to put em...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK's inflation rate coming down to 8.7 percent
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UK's inflation rate has fallen to 8.7 percent, from 10.1 percent in March. It's the first time inflation in the UK has dipped below 10 percent sin...
The Huddle: What do we think of today's OCR increase?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst says fiscal spending and record migration present real risks for future inflation
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank today hiked the OCR up further, citing high inflation for the move. The cash rate has been lifted 0.25 basis points to 5.5 percent,...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor says the Reserve Bank is downplaying the impact of Budget 2023
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has indicated today's cash rate increase is the peak of the OCR. The RBA hiked the official cash rate today by 25 basis points to 5.5...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the OCR jumping 0.25 basis points to 5.5 percent
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank lifted the OCR by 25 basis points today to the anticipated peak of 5.5 percent. The RBA warns that the OCR will need to stay elevated...
Dr Paul Duignan: psychologist and AI commentator on the future of AI in politics
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National have admitted to using AI to generate people in their attack ads. Fabricated images of smiling nurses, crime scenes and the cast of Fast and ...
Todd Dawson: Napier Port CEO on Cyclone Gabrielle negatively affecting half-year profits
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Napier Port is reporting a slight drop in half year profits, thanks to Cyclone Gabrielle. Net profits have fallen 3.3 percent in the six months ended ...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner says it's clear reported crime has increased, but it's not a simple picture
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Police Commissioner says it's difficult to quantify whether total crime's gone up. The number of assaults on police staff has jumped from 631 in 2...
Robyn Kiddle: SPCA Chief Executive on the organisation offering half-priced adoptions to clear overflowing shelters
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The SPCA is offering half price adoptions to try and clear its overflowing shelters. Staff report they cannot afford to look after every single animal...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Miami zoo cancelling kiwi encounter after social media outcry
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Miami zoo has cancelled their kiwi encounter attraction after a social media outcry. In a video the zoo posted to social media, a kiwi was shown bei...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Tyla Nathan-Wong signing on to play NRL-W with the St George-Illawarra Dragons
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another New Zealand rugby star has swapped codes to play across the Tasman. Tyla Nathan-Wong from the Black Ferns Sevens has been released from her NZ...
Courtney Winter: ZB journalist on the Bali traveller adamant she saw missing Beckenridges three months after they disappeared
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A woman is adamant she spotted Mike Zhao-Beckenridge and his stepfather in Bali - three months after they disappeared. The pair vanished from the Catl...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist says the Reserve Bank has taken future OCR increases off the table
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only some mortgage holders should feel the effects of another Official Cash Rate hike. The Reserve Bank has lifted the OCR by 25 basis points today to...
Julie Douglas: Tertiary Education Union National President concerned about the risks around slashing jobs at Victoria University
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fears slashing jobs at Victoria University jobs could force tertiary sector standards to slip. The Wellington university is proposing to cut up to 260...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's hypocrisy in the outrage about the treatment of the kiwi in Miami
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of Kiwis are going to be relieved to hear that that Miami zoo has immediately called off any more public encounters with the kiwi bird they've g...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on police searching a Portuguese reservoir for Madeleine McCann
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann will carry out searches at a Portuguese reservoir. German police requested the search, as t...
The Huddle: Do we need to find new methods of energy to fill the gap left by decarbonisation?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Press Secretary Kaine Thompson and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following ...
Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist on the Government potentially returning ETS revenue to households
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government may return ETS revenue back to Kiwi households. Officials have been giving the Government advice on potentially giving New Zealanders a...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of National Lamb Day 2023
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An important event for New Zealand's farming community will take place tomorrow. National Lamb Day is celebrated every May 24th to commemorate the day...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor defends aspects of NZ Steel carbon deal
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's partnership with NZ Steel is poised to boost the nation's fight against climate change. NZ Steel will receive up to $140 million to h...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins saying he will ‘eventually’ revisit tax changes
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said he would 'eventually' look at adjusting tax brackets later down the line. Hipkins joined ZB's Kerre Woodham to answe...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on international betting agency Entain taking over TAB operations
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
International betting agency Entain is poised to take over running the TAB, a deal giving the agency $150 million up-front. This deal will see Entain ...
Todd Hunter: Turners chief executive on their 'Tina from Turners' ad campaign helping them see record earnings
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Used car retail company Turners claim recent record earnings were generated by a popular ad campaign. Turners revealed their net profits went up by 4 ...
Bryan Cadogan: Clutha mayor on the levy discrepancies impacting the residents of Waipori
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions in a small Clutha town, where residents pay vastly different levies from those set 25 years ago. The Waipori Falls Village- which has about 3...
Dean Kimpton: Auckland Transport chief executive hopes mayor's $20 million dollar boost will increase patronage by 20 million users
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Efforts to increase patronage on Auckland Transport services are in line for a boost. Auckland's mayor is including an immediate $20 million public tr...
Kieran McAnulty: Racing Minister says potential ban on TAB offshore competitors will help harm minimisation
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overseas gambling websites may soon be banned for New Zealanders. TAB has handed everyday running of its operations to international betting agency En...
Alison Andrew: Transpower Chief Executive warns 'difficult choices' may have to be made to avoid major blackouts
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transpower says at times of high demand, homes could still face short outages to avoid a major blackout. The grid-operator was two weeks ago fined $15...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on New South Wales Police suspending the officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman in a New South Wales aged care home has been suspended- with pay- during investigations. Dementia p...
Mahe Drysdale: former Olympic rower on High Performance Sport NZ encouraging NZ Olympic sports to seek sponsorship
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High Performance Sport New Zealand is calling for a top-up from corporate funding. For Olympic sports to maintain their current level of competition, ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We allowed the slide to third world electricity supply to happen
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go, we might be in for a tough winter again. Transpower is already warning us that they might have to ask us to turn off our applianc...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on home secretary Suella Braverman being due to face questions over speeding ticket response
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Home secretary Suella Braverman will likely face questions following recent allegations of disobeying speed limits. Suella Braverman was caught speedi...
The Huddle: Will the NZ Steel deal work to reduce emissions?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in with Heather on a discussion about the following issue...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the significance of Chris Hipkins appearing at the US-Pacific Summit
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins' appearance in Papua New Guinea is being framed as significant. Hipkins is present for security pact between the US and Papua New Guin...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says figures in the 2023 Budget show inflation is coming down
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is standing by his decisions in the 2023 Budget, despite concerns regarding inflation. Economists fear that Budget 2023 will lead...
Paul Goulter: New Zealand Nurses Organisation chief executive on Te Whatu Ora planning to stop Gisborne nurses striking
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Whatu Ora today launched legal action to stop nurses in Gisborne from striking. Acute medical nurses at Gisborne Hospital plan to hold a one-hour s...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese planning to visit China by the end of 2023
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hopes to visit China by the end of the year. This was met with disapproval from the Opposition, who say Alb...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Brooks Koepka claiming fifth major and third PGA Championship
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brooks Koepka has ended a four-year major drought, winning the PGA Championship for a third time. The now five-time major champion has spent most of...
Courtney Winter: ZB journalist on the coroner hearing to determine whether missing Beckenridges are dead or alive
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Coroner's set to rule in coming weeks on one of New Zealand’s most baffling missing persons cases. John Beckenridge broke a court order to pick up...
Dave Hix: Pohara General Store co-owner says proposed shared cycle path will halve parking outside the business
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A small holiday town is at war with its council over parking spaces. Tasman District Council is proposing a shared cycle-path in Pohara, at the expens...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on their involvement in the Government's emissions-reducing partnership with NZ Steel
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a third party involved in the Government's partnership with NZ Steel to reduce emissions. Contact Energy will provide 30 megawatts of renewabl...
David Seymour: ACT leader disputes Police Minister Ginny Andersen's claim New Zealand is safer with more police officers
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police Minister Ginny Andersen's under fire for claiming New Zealand is safer with more cops on the ground. Andersen says the increased number of repo...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' appearance at the US-Pacific Summit in Papua New Guinea
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins today explained military presence doesn't necessarily signify militarisation. Chris Hipkins is at the US-Pacific Summit i...
Robert Ayson: Victoria University professor of Strategic Studies on the US and Papua New Guinea signing defence deal
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The United States and Papua New Guinea are set to sign a bilateral defence cooperation agreement. The region has taken on renewed importance for the ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do you feel safe in this country right now?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel safe in this country right now? Safer than you did five years ago? The Police Minister thinks you do. She went on TV yesterday, and whe...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on the recall of wooden Kmart trays
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alarms over a borer infestation have been raised after a Northland mother found holes and sawdust in her recently purchased wooden serving tray. Kmart...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Grant has opened the money hose
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lock it in; it looks like a very good chance that your mortgage rate is going up, because Grant opened the money hose too much yesterday. The economi...
Melissa Nightingale: Herald Reporter on the Loafers Lodge court appearance
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 48-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to the Loafers Lodge fire today. He's charged with two counts of arson, and Police haven't ruled o...