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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Te Pāti Māori co-leaders being booted from the House

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders were kicked out of Parliament’s debating chamber after conducting an unauthorised pōwhiri. The pōwhiri was meant to sym...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia nearing first budget surplus in 15 years

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's federal budget is projected to record the region's first budget surplus since 2008. Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed that the 2022-2023 bot...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the likelihood of a defamation case being launched against One NZ CEO Jason Paris

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fallout from One NZ's Jason Paris' Twitter outburst is still ongoing. A defamation case could be launched against Paris - who runs the club's nami...

Katherine Ravenswood: New Zealand Work Research Institute associate director argues there's evidence sexism may be lowering the pay of teachers

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Certainty there is a case for investigating whether sexism is lowering teacher's pay. The Ministry of Education is looking into whether teachers are p...

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency Chair says Maori women in leadership positions are looked down upon

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whanau Ora's Chair is claiming Maori women are looked down upon in leadership positions. Whanau Ora believes Maori who are in leadership positions are...

Len Salt: Thames-Coromandel mayor says it's crucial for rebuilt State Highway 25 to be resilient for the future

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A damaged part of the Coromandel's State Highway 25 will be rebuilt with a bridge- but getting it right means it won't be ready until next year. The n...

Jacqui Hori-Hault: Waka Kotahi Auckland Regional Manager on heavy rain and flooding closing a number of roads

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transport across Auckland has been affected by today's heavy rain, with congestion after flooding closing a number of roads. The region is under a Sta...

Brodie Stone: Northern Advocate reporter on the temporarily suspended search for student missing in Whangarei's Abbey Caves

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rescuers have suspended the search for a student missing in Whangarei's Abbey Caves. A group from Whangarei Boys High School visited the cave and repo...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's getting tiring pretending crime isn't happening when it clearly is

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tell you what I'm getting quite sick of: constantly being told by Government ministers and people who want to be nice to criminals that cri...

Rachel Kelleher: Auckland Emergency Management deputy controller on centres opening throughout Auckland ahead of further torrential rain

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Civil Defence is opening its doors to people affected by heavy rain in Auckland, which is under a regional State of Emergency. It's opened Civil Defen...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on millions of Britons being invited to volunteer for Big Help Out as part of coronation celebrations

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The King has invited Britons to mark the UK's bank holiday by supporting causes in their communities. The Big Help Out is set to conclude the coronati...

The Huddle: Could Nanaia Mahuta be next to defect from Labour?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former Labour Press Secretary Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the foll...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says Labour unlikely to have more defections despite unsettled Maori caucus

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following Meka Whaitiri's resignation, the Maori caucus called an emergency meeting on Friday. Political commentator Shane Te Pou says several MPs wer...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government pledging $14.6 billion to ease cost of living

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Government have unveiled a detail in the federal budget that will alleviate the rising cost of living. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confi...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on One NZ CEO accusing NRL referees of cheating

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One NZ CEO Jason Paris took to social media after the Warriors' 18-6 loss to the Penrith Panthers on Saturday night. Paris described referee decisions...

Carolyn Tremain: MBIE CEO on the Ministry launching a review into Immigration NZ's out of hours compliance visits

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MBIE have announced a review will be held into out of hours compliance visits carried out by Immigration NZ. The head of the Ministry of Business, Inn...

Eve Lawrence: Haka Tourism Group general manager says immigration settings, inflation and food prices have driven prices up for tourists

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tourism Minister Peeni Henare has claimed prices faced by tourists in New Zealand are too steep and he is monitoring them closely. Peeni Henare apprec...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wayne Smith even turns off the rugby because of the refs

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tell you what- rugby bosses can ignore us fans all they want. Just write us off as a bunch of grumpy buggers. But they should be worried whe...

David Seymour: ACT leader explains how proposed juvenile detention centres will stop youth crime

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ACT Party wants to build juvenile detention centres to tackle youth crime. ACT says its Alternative Budget due out next week will include putting ...

Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment managing director on businesses cutting workplace perks ahead of looming recession

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Free coffee and snacks at work may soon be a thing of the past, as businesses look to cut costs ahead of the looming recession. A Frog Recruitment sur...

Morgan Allen: West Auckland Is Flooding spokesperson on Auckland Council not compensating disaster-affected property owners

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frustration in Auckland as the Council rules out compensating homeowners whose properties were devastated earlier this year. Mayor Wayne Brown release...

Shane Te Pou: political commentator on the 'tense' emergency meeting held by Labour's Maori caucus

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A suggestion others in Labour's Maori caucus could follow Meka Whaitiri out the door. The Maori caucus called an emergency meeting on Friday. Politica...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on RNZ releasing part of Kiri Allan's speech from RNZ farewell

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RNZ's released part of a controversial speech by Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan - at the farewell from RNZ for her partner, Mani Dunlop. Allan's comments...

Jason Paris: One NZ CEO stands by accusations of ref bias against the Warriors

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The CEO of the Warriors' primary sponsor is standing by his accusations against the referees after Saturday's loss. The NRL have been made aware of On...

Lisette Reymer: Newshub reporter on the growing crowds near Buckingham Palace

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Excitement continues to build for the King's Coronation tomorrow night. It's the first coronation in 70 years following Queen Elizabeth's 1953 event. ...

Rawiri Taonui: Professor of Indigenous Studies on the tensions between the Maori King Movement and the Government

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions between the Maori King Movement and the Government are expected to be patched up quickly. A function at the High Commission in London for the...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the conviction of Proud Boys members

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Members of the Proud Boys have been convicted for their roles in the Capitol riots. Following a longer than expected trial, four of the far-right extr...

James Faber: Palmerston North homeowner takes a risk on a dollar reserve auction

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Palmerston North homeowner is taking a risk on a dollar reserve auction. James Faber's three bedroom property is valued at 580 thousand dollars, but...

Peter Reidy: KiwiRail CEO on Interislander's ruptured REJ and the cancellation of Auckland's trains

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiRail's Chief Executive is praising his team even as the company's been forced to apologise twice in a week. A fault in Auckland this morning cause...

Ria Bond: Invercargill City Councillor on the Nigel Skelt allegations

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Invercargill City Council is moving forward following sexual harassment allegations. In a letter of resignation from her job at Stadium Southland, an ...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on die-hard royalists queuing up ahead of King Charles coronation

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Days ahead of King Charles' coronation, royalists are already queuing up. At least 15 people are reportedly braving the chilly London nights to secure...

The Huddle: How dodgy does the situation with Meka Whaitiri and Adrian Rurawhe look?

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains which companies have it better during US earnings season

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US earnings season is still underway, and plenty of companies are celebrating- others may have a darker outlook. An expert from Fisher Funds explained...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the BusinessNZ report confirming emissions pricing will devastate rural communities

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new report from BusinessNZ shows rural communities will be 'devastated' by agricultural emissions pricing. The regions affected include Southland, W...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on BNZ making an after tax profit of $805 million in the last 6 months.

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BNZ made an after-tax profit of $805 million in the last six months to the end of March. This represents a 13.5 percent rise in profit on the same per...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledging allegiance to King Charles during coronation

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he plans to pledge allegiance to King Charles during the upcoming coronation. Albanese is among the Commonwea...

Sir Ian Taylor: Animation Research founder says a capital gains tax will help ensure everyone in NZ has a good quality of life

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand introducing a capital gains tax is back in the spotlight following the release of the bombshell IRD report. Sir Ian Taylor has voiced supp...

Frank Willett: Autohub Managing Director says biosecurity scare has created worst car import wait times he's ever seen

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A biosecurity scare has put the brakes on car imports. In December, Australian authorities found a large number of new cars being imported that were c...

Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister says 24-point plan will maximise community care and keep people out of hospital

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Health Minister's unveiled a 24-point-plan to help reduce pressure on hospitals this winter. Led by Te Whatu Ora, the plan includes letting pharma...

Matt Macpherson: head of KiwiSaver at Sharesies on the platform launching 'self-select' option for Kiwisaver

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sharesies' new offering to their Kiwisaver scheme is designed to give members more control and choice in their investments. The Kiwi investing platfor...

Michael Woodhouse: National Shadow Speaker of the House says the communications between Meka Whaitiri and Speaker Adrian Rurawhe should be released

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The National Party says Meka Whaitiri's situation raises serious questions. Speaker Adrian Rurawhe made Whaitiri an Independent MP after she changed p...

Lidia Thorpe: Independent Australian senator says if King Charles had any decency, he'd apologise for colonisation

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Indigenous Commonwealth leaders are demanding an apology from King Charles III over colonisation. Representatives from 12 countries have jointly writt...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Meka Whaitiri's correspondence with the House Speaker before her resignation

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Questions remain over Meka Whaitiri's correspondence with Speaker Adrian Rurawhe, before she defected from Labour. The Speaker isn't budging on making...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the updated Auckland waterfront stadium proposal

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An updated proposal for a stadium on Auckland's waterfront is due to be released shortly. A day after Eden Park announced a new multi-million dollar r...

Jono Ridler: Ultra-marathon swimmer on completing record-breaking swim across the Hauraki Gulf

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance athlete Jono Ridler has spent a night in hospital, recovering from a 33 hour, record-breaking swim. The 33-year-old swam almost 100 kilometr...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the report claiming Russian ships were present where explosions took place on Nord Stream pipelines

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Russian ships able to perform underwater operations were present near where explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines took place, a report confirms. Las...

The Huddle: What does Meka Whaitiri's resignation mean for Labour?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Jack Tame, host of ZB's Saturday morning and Q&A joined in on a discussion about t...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the labour market holding steady with 3.4 percent unemployment

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The expected economic downturn has yet to make a dent in the labour market, with unemployment holding steady at 3.4 percent. Other factors are at reco...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank claiming house prices are 'overvalued'

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank says New Zealand's house prices are still 'somewhat overvalued', but conceded they were closer to 'sustainable levels'. The RBNZ is e...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on thousands of Hollywood screenwriters going on strike

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of Hollywood TV and movie screenwriters have begun a mass walkout after planned discussions over wages broke down. Late-night programs inclu...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Meka Whaitiri abruptly resigning from the Labour Party

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Labour MP and Minister Meka Whaitiri abruptly resigned and jumped ship to the Maori Party. Many of her former Labour colleagues were caught off...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps playing their third ODI match

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps remain optimistic about their chances in the ODI series against Pakistan, despite being down 2-nil. In both one-dayers, the hosts have ...

Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the impact AI has on investments

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The US corporate earnings season is still underway- and AI may be impacting investments. Companies across America have been dropping more references a...

Peter Reidy: KiwiRail Chief Executive admits to dropping the ball during Wellington track maintenance

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiRail's boss has admitted to dropping the ball in their handling of Wellington track maintenance. Over the past three days, a 70 kilometre speed li...

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand Executive Director on Air NZ receiving third bad batch of aviation fuel since Marsden Point closure

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand has received a bad batch of aviation fuel for the third time since the Marsden Point refinery shut down. It arrived in Wellington from...

Carolyn Luey: NZME Chief Digital and Publishing Officer on NZME teaming up with The Warehouse Group to launch Selection Live Shopping channel

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NZME and The Warehouse Group have joined forces to create a unique online shopping experience. The new online channel- Selection Live Shopping- will h...

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy on unemployment remaining at record low during March quarter

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's unemployment rate has remained at 3.4 percent, a near record low. In the March 2023 quarter,  the employment rate increased to 69.5 per...

Andrew Geddis: Otago University law professor explains why Meka Whaitiri remains a sitting MP despite existing legislation

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A constitutional law expert has explained why Meka Whaitiri remains a sitting MP, despite legislation stopping party waka-jumping. She's crossing the ...

Lawrence Kimberley: Anglican Dean of Christchurch steps down from the role to earn more money before retirement

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the country's top church officials is looking for a new job, so he can afford a house. Christchurch's Anglican Dean, Lawrence Kimberley lives r...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump travelling to Scotland to visit golf properties

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former President Donald Trump said it was 'great to be home' as he touched down in Scotland. Trump visited his golf properties and attended a ceremony...

The Huddle: Immigration NZ admits to using dawn raid tactics- how is this acceptable?

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and independent journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the following...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia raising their OCR by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Reserve Bank has taken economists by surprise and lifted key interest rates. Australia's OCR has been raised by 25 basis points to 3.85...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Federated Farmers being opposed to the Ute Tax increasing

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers have voiced their opposition to the Ute Tax increase announced this morning. The group's transport spokesperson has claimed farmers ...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor says plan for red-stickered homes after Cyclone Gabrielle will be template for managed retreat

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, no-one is willing to discuss a course of action for all the red-stickered homes. An expert from BusinessDesk is sugg...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government overhauling the clean car rebate scheme

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has made some tweaks to the Clean Car Discount Scheme. The changes announced include narrowing the focus to more fuel-efficient vehicle...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Warriors naming their Magic Round squad for Sunday

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors have named the key members to play in their Magic Round squad for Sunday's match against Penrith in Brisbane. Warriors skipper Tohu Harri...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Government proposing a ban on recreational vapes

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Government says a proposed ban on recreational vapes is long overdue. It's looking to make them prescription only, and limit flavours a...

Kare Johnstone: Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association chair on company liquidations rising as Covid support ends

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The sugar hit many businesses received during the pandemic is starting to wear off. Company liquidations are on the rise again as the Covid-related pr...

John Loughlin: Rockit Apples chair among the Hawke's Bay growers calling for more Government assistance after Cyclone Gabrielle

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Hawke's Bay region is calling out for more Government assistance following Cyclone Gabrielle. A report has found the area will have ongoing econom...

Stephanie Pow: NZ Parental Leave Register founder on the launch of the latest database tool for working parents

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new tool for working parents has gone live today. The NZ Parental Leave Register features policies from almost 200 Kiwi employers, making it the lar...

Anna Leask: NZ Herald crime reporter on the fourth suspect not being found guilty in connection to Christchurch drugging and sexual assault case

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A fourth man has been found not guilty in connection to the drugging and sexual assault of women at a central Christchurch bar, following a 2018 inves...

Melani Anae: Polynesian Panthers member unsurprised Immigration NZ still using dawn raids tactic

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An original member of the Polynesian Panthers says she's not surprised the dawn raid tactic is still being used. Immigration New Zealand's confirmed i...

Hamish Cross: Vehicles Under $6990 owner says only six hours of work has taken place after road cones set up outside business

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Christchurch business owner is expressing frustration at the disruption created by maintenance. For the last four weeks, traffic management and road...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not pledging my allegiance to King Charles

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not going to be pledging my allegiance to King Charles during his coronation on Sunday night. What a cringe of an idea. And what a weird mi...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on former PM Liz Truss disputing £12,000 bill sent by Cabinet Office

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss is disputing a £12,000 bill relating to her use of the Chevening country house in Kent. This bill covers her use of C...

The Huddle: Is it fair to put a toll charge on Penlink?

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Kaine Thompson, former Labour Press Secretary joined in on a discussion about the foll...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins meeting King Charles and Rishi Sunak during coronation trip

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed he will be meeting King Charles III during his visit to London for the coronation.  Hipkins will also meet...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the Government aren't testing the waters for a capital gains tax

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The National Party and tax experts are predicting a capital gains tax is likely after the release of the IRD report.  On Wednesday, an IRD report con...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Chiefs beating the Crusaders 34- 24

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Chiefs are eight points clear at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after beating the defending champion Crusaders 34-24 in Hamilton. Th...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the police investigating a South Auckland home with man allegedly overstaying

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Police turned up at a South Auckland home around 5am, with one resident suspected to be overstaying a visa. Immigration hasn't denied that similar vis...

Ruth Richardson: former Finance Minister predicts Labour no-frills budget will present higher taxes and no solutions

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The former Finance Minister behind the 'Mother of all Budgets' doesn't hold high hopes for this year's one. Chris Hipkins has already ruled out major ...

Sandie Burn: NZEI early childhood sector representative on the sector initiating a Fair Pay Agreement

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The early childhood sector has initiated the Fair Pay Agreement process. NZEI has lodged the application on behalf of Early Childhood Education teache...

Anna Leask: NZ Herald crime reporter on a fourth suspect standing trial in relation to Christchurch drugging and sexual assault case

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A fourth man is standing trial in relation to the drugging and sexual assault of women at a central Christchurch bar, after an investigation from 2018...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We don't need a waterfront stadium, we need to use Eden Park better

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looks like we’re in for another round of the old Auckland stadium debate of whether we upgrade Eden Park or get rid of it and build a new on...

Len Salt: Thames-Coromandel mayor on the region suffering from bad weather and slips

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Coromandel continues to suffer from bad weather. State Highway 25, the back-up road for the devastated State Highway 25A is blocked. Thames-Coroma...

Michael Wood: Transport Minister on the 'rapid review' into KiwiRail amid Wellington disruptions

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister's raising the alarm over maintenance of KiwiRail's sole track car for inspecting the lines. The Government's today launched a r...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian federal opposition urging the Government to recruit foreigners for ADF

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The federal opposition and leading military experts are urging the Albanese Government to allow foreigners to enlist in the ADF. The Liberal Party hav...

John Watson: Albany Ward Councillor on a toll charge being added to new North Shore arterial route

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland Councillor says a new toll charge coming in north of the city is unfair. The Government is expected to slap it on a new $830 million Whang...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on decreasing house prices

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

House prices are looking to settle over the next few months, and ANZ says that signs are showing that we’re getting close to the bottom of the marke...

Rod Duke: Briscoes Group Managing Director on the possibility of a capital gains tax

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are rising about who'd get caught in a capital gains tax clawback. The Inland Revenue's wealth report showed that the wealthiest New Zealand...

Dame Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns coach on what comes next

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dame Noeline Taurua’s coaching contract with the Silver Ferns is up in November, sparking questions about what’s next. Taurua is coaching the Fern...

Glenis Philip-Barbara: Deputy CEO of the Ministry of Culture and Heritage on the Erebus Memorial

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are still hopes that a national Erebus memorial will be ready in time for elderly family of those killed in the disaster to see it. The Culture ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: How much more are we going to tolerate?

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much more of these hand gluing protests in Wellington are we going to tolerate? Especially now that we know how badly it’s tying up police re...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on teachers in England going on strike again

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers across the UK have begun their 5th day of national strikes for 2023, with more planned for the coming days. The region's National Education U...

The Huddle: Where does Chris Hipkins' pre-budget speech leave National?

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following topics- an...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the impact geopolitics may have on investors

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's next election is fast approaching, and next year the focus will be on America's election. An expert from Fisher Funds says geopolitical ...

Dileepa Fonseka: senior business correspondent on India NZ Business Council's report saying NZ needs new approach to relationship with India

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The India NZ Business Council has released information suggesting New Zealand has more work to do before establishing a trade deal with India. Accordi...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Federated Farmers accusing Greenpeace of spreading misinformation about nitrates

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers Vice President Wayne Langford has accused Greenpeace of spreading 'harmful misinformation' about the link between nitrates and color...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Chris Hipkins' no-frills pre-budget annoucement

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered his pre-budget speech and experts are comparing aspects of it to National's campaign promises. Hipkins talked a...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZ Rugby reporting a $47 million loss for 2022

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NZ Rugby has reported a financial loss of over $47 million for 2022. NZR chief financial officer Jo Perez said NZR’s commercial revenue reached a re...