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Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research on the 2023 Budget's affect on the OCR

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Budget's being described as the straw that will break the camel's back on pushing up the Official Cash Rate. Bank economists are predicting bigger...

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Montana banning TikTok and if NZ will

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A technology expert doubts that New Zealand will follow Montana in banning TikTok. The US state is the first to officially crack-down on the platform,...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on five Germans going on trial over alleged far-right plot to kidnap health minister

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Five people have gone to trial in Germany over an alleged far-right plot to topple and overthrow the Government. The group planned to kidnap the healt...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers being largely left out of the 2023 Budget

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Robertson explained that Budget 2023 would boost infrastructure, education and households- but farmers appear to have been left out. Federated F...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Grant Robertson saying New Zealand can afford not to panic

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The grim economic outlook for 2023 could have set New Zealand up for an austerity-focused Budget. Instead, Grant Robertson said today's numbers show N...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate rising to 3.7 percent

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's unemployment rate rose from 3.5 percent to 3.7 percent, surprising economists. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics,...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent weighs in on Budget 2023

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Grant Robertson unveiled the 'no-frills' 2023 Budget today. Prescription medicine co-payments will be axed, free early childhood educ...

Ian Wright: Professional Firefighters Union President disagrees that FENZ had enough crews and appliances for Loafers Lodge fire

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The PFU disagrees with Fire and Emergency's claims that they had enough resources for the Loafers Lodge fire. FENZ chief executive Kerry Gregory gave ...

Chelsea Rapp: New Zealand Game Developers Association chair 'excited' about Budget 2023 boosting gaming sector

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's video game industry will be able to survive and thrive thanks to a 2023 Budget boost. The Government announced $160 million would be all...

Mike Shaw: Olivershaw tax advisor lays out major problems with the Government increasing the trustee tax rate

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is cracking down on perceived unfairness in the tax system by increasing the trustee tax rate. The trustee tax rate will be hiked from ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former Warriors star Manu Vatuvei returning as a mentor after prison sentence

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Warriors star and TV personality Manu Vatuvei will take on a mentorship role within the team after completing his prison term. Vatuvei was sent...

The Huddle: Will Budget 2023 get Labour another term?

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle: former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications, Mike Munroe and Kiwiblog contributor and Curia...

Vicky Chan: Prescription Access Initiative spokesperson says decision to scrap $5 prescription fee 'no-brainer'

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delight at the Government's decision to scrap the $5 prescription fee. The move, which kicks in from July, will cost nearly $620 million. Prescription...

Mitch McCann: US correspondent on Harry and Meghan being caught up in a two hour high speed chase

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drama on the streets of New York, as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly in a 'catastrophic' car chase for two hours. The taxi driver invo...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister explains extra supports in Budget 2023 will be meaningful for Kiwis doing it tough

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is confident he's struck the right balance in his sixth Government Budget. Grant Robertson has today unveiled a family-focused sp...

Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says a lot of children will benefit from Budget 2023

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Families with young children will receive a helping hand from the Government as part of Budget 2023. $1.2 billion will be spent over 4 years to extend...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: A vast majority of us will get no help at all from Budget 2023

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sorry if you were, in the end, expecting something big in this Budget.  I certainly was, given it is election year, but unfortunately there is ab...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government paying Albanian prisoners to return home

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Albanian authorities have confirmed that the UK Government has paid Albanian prisoners £1,500 ($3000 NZD) to return home. A BBC report has confirmed ...

The Huddle: How scary is this latest Sandringham incident?

17 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...

Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager explains what investors want out of the 2023 Budget

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Budget 2023 is due to be released tomorrow afternoon, and experts have expressed their hopes about the outcome. Investors will be looking to see how t...

Jenee Tibrshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ forecasting that the OCR will peak at 5.75 percent

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ are the latest major bank to release their revised prediction for the OCR. The bank forecasts that the RBNZ will raise the OCR by 25 basis points ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent speculates about potential surprises in the 2023 Budget

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially Budget 2023 Eve, and experts are speculating about what to expect. Budget 2023 will be announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson t...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden cancelling his trip to Papua New Guinea

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US President Joe Biden has cancelled his planned trip to Papua New Guinea. It comes as debt ceiling negotiations continue in Washington - with congres...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the NRL dropping referee Todd Smith and bunker official Gerard Sutton after controversial calls

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NRL have dropped referee Todd Smith and bunker official Gerard Sutton after a series of controversial calls in Melbourne's round-11 defeat of Bris...

John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Government releasing plans to improve competition in the building supplies sector

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government will be making moves to monitor key building supply prices to improve competition and transparency. Last December, the Commerce Commis...

Peter Clark: Aviation commentator warns earlier Jetstar check-in closures unlikely to improve punctuality

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australian carrier Jetstar will require passengers to check-in earlier after a major shake-up was announced. The airline has announced that from May 2...

Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor on the region's water supply being chlorinated after regulator declines exemption application

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch's mayor has expressed frustration upon hearing chlorine will be forced into the city's water supply. Government water regulator Taumata A...

Mark Scherer: Sandringham Village general manager says the community looks to establish community patrols following road rage attack

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers in Sandringham are on the alert after more violence near their suburb last night. A 15-year-old girl was seriously injured in a road rage at...

Richard Hills: North Shore Councillor says councillors will still have to vote on Auckland budget changes and find a way to fund the gap

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relief as Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he'll reduce the severity of proposed cuts to council services. Funding for the Citizens Advice Bureau, arts...

Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor plans to push for stronger building codes following Loafers Lodge fire

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's tragic fire in Wellington has sparked investigations into deficiencies in building codes. Police are now investigating the fire at Welling...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think there's a surprise in the Budget tomorrow

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a prediction for you: I think there's a big surprise in the Budget tomorrow.  We just got the Budget’s title today, and the hint is ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and PM Rishi Sunak reaching 'fighter jet coalition’

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have pushed forward a 'fighter jet coalition’ following Zelenskyy's visit....

The Huddle: Will National write Luxon off this close to the election?

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on how the 2023 Budget might play into upcoming OCR decision

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand are expected to make a decision about the OCR on May 24th.  This announcement will take place six days after the 2023...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti horticulture industries needing more Government support

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns the Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti horticulture industries won't fully recover from the damage inflicted by Cyclone Gabrielle. HortNZ President...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Government sending their response to Commerce Commission market study into building products

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government will release their response to the Commerce Commission's market study into building products tomorrow. In late 2022, the Commerce Commi...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the possibility of New Zealand hosting the Rugby League World Cup

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League World Cup may return to our shores again significantly sooner than predicted. France have withdrawn from hosting the 2025 tournament ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon's popularity dropping in Newshub-Reid Research poll

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The results from the latest Newshub-Reid Research poll show Chris Luxon's popularity is dropping. The poll revealed 55.6 percent of voters think Hipki...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist predicts OCR will hit 6 percent from increase in migration figures

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac economists are now forecasting the OCR will peak as high as 6 percent. The OCR is currently at 5.25 percent and most economists are predicting...

Sean Teddy: Education Ministry deputy secretary of operations and integration confident 82 attendance officers will be hired within 7 week deadline

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the Government's $74 million truancy package, 82 attendance officer roles were created to get school attendance back on track. Under two mo...

Greg Peters: NZ Rugby League CEO on the possibility of Australia or New Zealand hosting 2025 League World Cup

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League World Cup could be making a faster-than-expected return to the Southern Hemisphere. France have withdrawn from hosting the 2025 World...

Bryan Cadogan: Clutha mayor on councillors backing down in motion of no confidence against Gore mayor Ben Bell

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gore mayor Ben Bell survived the clash of the ages at Gore District Council. Councillors this afternoon backed down on a motion of no confidence agai...

Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor on the conflicting reports about whether an alarm sounded during Wellington Loafers Lodge fire

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says there's conflicting information on whether an alarm sounded, warning about the fire. "We won't know for sure until t...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the explosive text exchange between barrister and prosecutor in Bruce Lehrmann case

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A prosecutor in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial sent several furious messages to Lehrmann's barrister. The exchange, in which prosecutor Skye Jerome accus...

Georgina Campbell: NZ Herald reporter on this morning's deadly fire at Wellington Loafers Lodge

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Wellington Council Building Compliance team is giving FENZ and MBIE information about the Loafers Lodge building, after this morning's deadly blaze....

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the UK to meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Zelenskyy has been meeting with Western leaders in...

The Huddle: Is Luxon onto something with the taxpayers' receipt idea?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and David Farrar, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster joined in on a discussion ab...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on her observations from a week in China

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan met investors and took part in roundtables on her week-long visit to China. Fran O'Sullivan observed that Ch...

Mike Grey: Go Media co-owner on securing naming rights deal for Mt Smart Stadium

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium will now officially be known as Go Media Stadium Mt Smart. Outdoor advertising company Go Media have secured a a naming ri...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says now isn't the time for tax cuts in this economic cycle

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister can't reveal the contents of Budget 2023- but unfunded tax cuts won't be in the mix. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has promise...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returning to rugby league

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's future looks uncertain after being left out of the weekend's events. The 29-year-old didn't make the match-day 23 for the Blues ...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government making several pre-budget announcements

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of this year's Budget Day, the Government have announced where they will direct extra funding. Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have promised b...

Deborah Hart: Consumer Advocacy Council Chair calls for electricity retailers to make customer care guidelines compulsory

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Consumer Advocacy Council is calling for The Electricity Authority to make customer care guidelines mandatory. Electricity retailers have admitted...

Wayne Naylor: Hospice NZ CEO warns the organisation will cut services without budget support

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An essential health service warns if they don't receive a cash injection in this year's budget, they'll have to make some tough choices. New Zealand's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do you believe Grant Robertson?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest problems Grant Robertson’s going to have delivering his sixth budget on Thursday is just getting us to believe to him. This budge...

Greg Murphy: road safety advocate says there needs to be tougher punishments for boy racers

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Road safety advocate Greg Murphy wants tougher laws on boy racing. On Saturday night, central Auckland's Quay Street was blocked by a large crowd, aft...

Chris Luxon: National Party leader says taxpayers' receipt concept will reveal which programmes bring results

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders would get a 'taxpayers' receipt' under National. It wants Inland Revenue to give taxpayers an annual break-down, showing where money ha...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australian Government facing resistance to plan to deliver more affordable homes

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Government is hitting resistance to its plan to deliver tens of thousands of affordable homes, as part of a $10 billion policy. It needs t...

James Gough: Fendalton Ward Councillor on Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and Councillors accusing staff of sneaking unapproved cycleway in

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has accused council staff of 'running amok' after a new cycleway was built on Park Tce. Phil Mauger and several Christc...

Graeme Peters: Former Electricity Network Association CEO says electricity prices likely to rise

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After eight years, today marks the final day for the current CEO of the Electricity Network Association Graeme Peters, his final words being a warning...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association President on the criticisms of Level 1 NCEA

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

St Cuthbert’s College is ditching Level 1 NCEA next year, finding the proposed changes to the curriculum concerning. President of the Secondary Prin...

Graham Bell: Former narrator on Police Ten 7 on the cancellation of the show

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aotearoa Ten Seven, formerly Police Ten 7, ended last week. The show introduced a format refresh after racism claims of unfair portrayal led to an ind...

Simon Douglas: AA’s Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer on the possible delay to roading projects

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transport Minister Michael Wood isn’t ruling out the delay of some major roading projects. Waka Kotahi is currently working on 19 projects, and are ...

Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Gisborne President on the findings of the slash inquiry report

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers says the slash inquiry report is brilliant. The report recommends an immediate halt on large-scale clear-felling of plantation fores...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the Daily Mirror issuing an apology to Prince Harry at the start of phone-hacking trial

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A British tabloid newspaper has apologised to Prince Harry at the start of legal proceedings against the company. Publisher Mirror Group Newspapers ar...

The Huddle: Was the open letter from the group of wealthy Kiwis politically motivated?

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Chief Executive of Infrastructure NZ Nick Leggett and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about th...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on homebuilder stocks are outperforming despite tough housing market

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Homebuilder stock prices in the US have risen to an all-time high. Limited resale inventory has inspired homebuilder sentiment to surge, and permits f...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Federated Farmers releasing a 'wish list' ahead of Budget 2023

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new President of Federated Farmers, Wayne Langford, has released the organisation’s 'wish list' ahead of Budget 2023. Wayne Langford says farmer...

Graham Wilkinson: Retirement Village Association President doesn't think Commerce Commission probe into retirement villages is warranted

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Retirement Village Association has expressed puzzlement at the complaints that inspired the Commerce Commission probe into retirement villages. Bo...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Grant Robertson revealing the Government will reprioritise $4 billion ahead of 2023 budget

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has revealed the Government will reprioritise $4 billion worth of savings ahead of this year's budget. The Government...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer launching tirade against Labour

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A messy week in Parliament has turned fiery, with Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer launching an impassioned tirade. After Labour refused t...

Hugh Deveraux-Mack: spokesperson for the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners on the new online gun registry

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some legal gun owners are concerned over the new online registry. Gun owners will have five years to register their firearms, and thirty days to recor...

Glenn Barclay: Tax Justice Spokesperson explains why he signed open letter asking for New Zealand's wealthiest to be taxed more

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone who signed a letter asking for the rich to be taxed more heavily is mega wealthy. The signatories described themselves as wealthy New Zea...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold walking back claims about Bruce Lehrmann trial inquiry

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australian ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold has walked back his accusations of political conspiracy in the Lehrmann/Higgins trial. ...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck being left out of upcoming Blues vs Crusaders match

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues are out for retribution after going down 34-28  in round four at Eden Park. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been left out of the Blues' 23 entirely...

Peter Coe: son of oldest New Zealander on his father turning 107 today

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our oldest New Zealander turns 107 today. Jack Coe was born in 1916 in a tent in Bulls, and lived almost a century in Marton, in the Whangārei region...

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist says the Government faces a difficult balancing act for 2023 budget

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government faces a tough balancing act for this year's Budget. Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he's reprioritised $4 billion to spend in the...

Ian Fox: cave guide who postponed school tour at Waipū Caves predicted weather wouldn't be viable ahead of Abbey Caves tragedy

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An experienced cave guide cancelled a school tour at Waipū Caves Farm Park because of the weather, hours before helping rescuers search Abbey Caves. ...

Richard Burke: LeaderBrand CEO says fruit and veg prices are heading back down as growers recover from Cyclone Gabrielle

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the past 12 months, food prices have risen the most in 36 years - but one vegetable grower says they're heading back down. Food went up 12.5 percen...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Ignore the tax letter by these 'wealthy' Kiwis

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let me give you a bunch of reasons why you can- and should- ignore this letter from 97 ‘wealthy’ Kiwis asking the Government to tax them mo...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK citizen extradited to the US pleading guilty to 2020 Twitter hack

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A UK citizen extradited to the US has plead guilty to cyberstalking and hacking schemes, notably the 2020 Twitter hack. 23-year-old Joseph James O'Con...

The Huddle: Why did it take National so long to rule out working with Te Pāti Māori?

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Sam Johnson, Projects Director at Still joined in on a discussion about the following ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on how TRENZ 2023 will re-shape the tourism sector

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1500 travel delegates from around the world are in Christchurch for the county's biggest tourism business event. Tourism Industry Aotearoa says the TR...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management Global Equities Analyst on the US potentially raising the debt ceiling

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure is on for the US Government to potentially raise the debt ceiling. Because recent tax receipts have been lower than expected, the US Gove...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government putting up more money to backstop housing developments

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has put more money down to stop housing developments from failing. They've made $159 million available to get affordable housing projec...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon ruling out working with Te Pāti Māori after the general election

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's Chris Luxon has today ruled out working with Te Pāti Māori in any post-election deal. Luxon says it's clear that National and Te Pāti Mā...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump being found liable of sexually abusing and defaming E Jean Carroll

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former president Donald Trump has been found liable of sexually abusing and defaming columnist E Jean Carroll. Trump has been ordered to pay her $5 mi...

Barry Coates: Mindful Money founder on the surge of KiwiSaver investments linked to deforestation contributors

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand investment into companies linked to deforestation has been trending upward in the last few months. According to research carried out by et...

Brian Peat: Retirement Village Residents Association president on the Commerce Commission launching investigation into retirement villages

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission is launching an investigation into potential breaches of the Fair Trade Agreement from retirement villages. This probe was ins...

Sir John Kirwan: Former Japan coach on NZ Rugby and Japanese Rugby Union signing a memorandum of understanding

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Expect regular matches in Japan to be added to the New Zealand rugby calendar in the coming years. NZ Rugby and and the Japanese Rugby Football Union ...

Bodo Lang: Massey University Marketing Professor on Pak'nSave Porirua facing criticism for inclusion of laundry liquid in Mother's Day giveaway

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pak'nSave Porirua is being criticised for a Mother's Day giveaway of laundry liquid. Its' social media post advertising a giveaway with laundry liquid...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why'd it take so long for Luxon to rule out Te Pāti Māori?

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First of all, good on Christopher Luxon for ruling out working with the Māori Party. Smart play, makes Te Pāti Māori exclusively Labour’s problem...

Kurt Bayer: NZ Herald journalist on the Angela Blackmoore murder trial being abandoned two weeks in

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A shock development, with a murder trial over the death of a young Christchurch mother suddenly aborted. David Hawken, and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum, wer...

Huhana Lyndon: Ngatiwai Trust Board Chief Executive says local hāpu offering sympathy and solace to Whangārei Boys High School after student death

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Local hāpu have been offering support after the death of a Whangārei High School student yesterday. Ngātiwai members were at the Abbey Caves last n...

Doug Heye: Former Republican National Convention Communications Director says Donald Trump guilty verdict creates problems for presidential chances

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Problems for Donald Trump if he wants to get nominated for President again. He's been found liable of sexually assaulting writer E Jean Carroll in a d...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prince Louis conducting first royal engagement

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At age 5, Prince Louis has conducted his first royal engagement. The young prince joined the Prince and Princess of Wales and his siblings, Prince Geo...

The Huddle: What happened to the Māori Party in Parliament today?

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Jack Tame, host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the follow...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard stepping down to stand for ACT

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard will run as the ACT Party candidate for Rangitīkei. Hoggard announced he plans to step down from his role ...

Monika Lacey: Centrix chief operating officer on new data sharing platform designed to help buy now, pay later users

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Credit bureau Centrix has teamed up with the country’s leading buy now, pay later providers to keep users out of financial trouble. PayWatch is a cr...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor says Meka Whaitiri’s resignation has not increased likelihood of centre-left Government being elected

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie is confident Meka Whaitiri's resignation won't increase the likelihood of a centre-left Government being elected come ...