Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Neil Holdom: New Plymouth Mayor calls for further changes to the water assets policy
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Plymouth's Mayor is calling for more change to the Government's water assets policy, previously known as Three Waters. There will now be 10 region...
Jules Radich: Dunedin Mayor on the reversal of hospital budget cuts
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A win for Dunedin council. The Government is reversing 10 million dollars of hospital budget cuts after a council campaign this year. Some of it will ...
Jane Meares: Transport Accident Investigation Commission Chief Commissioner on the Bay of Islands boat crash
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A major investigation is in progress after a Bay of Islands boat crash has left a skipper fighting for his life. A recreational launch slammed into a ...
Al Gillespie: Waikato Law Professor on the arrest of a 21 year old who was suspected of leaking classified documents
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 21-year-old has been arrested on the suspicion of leaking classified US documents; possibly compromising intel and relationships with allies. Massac...
Jack Tame: NZ's inflation battle is diverging from other countries
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re six months to the day from October’s election and the latest economic forecast from Infometrics paints a bleak picture for Labour’s str...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prince Harry being confirmed to attend King Charles coronation without Meghan
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Harry has been confirmed to appear at King Charles' coronation- but Meghan Markle won't be joining him. After months of speculation, the Duke o...
The Huddle: Three Waters rebranded to Affordable Water Reforms
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, ZB host Tim Beveridge and Cas Carter from Cas Carter Communications joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
The Huddle: Three Waters rebranded to Affordable Water Reforms (1)
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, ZB host Tim Beveridge and Cas Carter from Cas Carter Communications joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on forestry crews being out of work two months after Cyclone Gabrielle
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two months from Cyclone Gabrielle, some forestry crews are still without work. Forest Industry Contractors Association chief executive Prue Younger ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the newly released US inflation data
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US inflation data was released this morning, and the figures have surprised experts. The US CPI inflation rate slowed down to 5 percent in March, the ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the all-male coaching lineup for the Black Ferns
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eyebrows have been raised over the confirmation that the Black Ferns will receive an all-male coaching staff. Tony Christie, Steve Jackson and Mike De...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian Commonwealth Bank chief economist warning the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The chief economist at Australia's Commonwealth Bank has advised the Reserve Bank to start cutting interest rates. Stephen Halmarick says the RBA may ...
Dom Taylor: Uber Australia New Zealand Managing Director on Uber incentivising drivers to switch to electric cars
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uber is incentivising drivers to go green and slash emissions. Drivers can earn an additional $10,000 over two years if they make the switch to a full...
Jai Whelan: Students for Sensible Drug Policy president on the hearing to renew Otago University liquor licence
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A hearing that determines whether or not Otago University will renew their liquor licence concluded today. One student group has pushed back against t...
Tuku Morgan: Waikato-Tainui chair relieved co-governance aspect of new Affordable Water Reforms will remain
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Relief the co-governance aspect of the Government's water infrastructure reforms will remain. Under Three Waters, water assets will now be divvied up ...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor explains Three Waters rebrand to Affordable Water Reforms
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three Waters is no more, as the reforms have been rebranded to Affordable Water Reforms. The Government has scrapped the 4 mega entities in favour of ...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor responds to damning January floods report and recommendations
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's mayor is giving the Council until mid-October to implement recommendations from the report into the devastating January floods. It found co...
Kieran McAnulty: Local Government Minister explains new Affordable Water Reforms policy
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Local Government Minister's continuing to distance himself from the phrase 'co-governance'. Kieran McAnulty's revealed the new-look Three Waters p...
Alice Soper: rugby journalist and former player on an all male coaching line-up confirmed for the Black Ferns
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Ferns now have an all-male coaching team. The trio of Tony Christie, Steve Jackson and Mike Delany will join Black Ferns Director of Rugby A...
Jack Tame: Keeping co-governance is very bold
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m the first person to accuse this Government of lacking political courage. They lacked courage on tax reform. They lacked it on cli...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on US President Joe Biden arriving in Ireland
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden has touched down in Belfast, Ireland. Joe Biden is expected to stay in Ireland for four days, where he'll meet with Prime Minis...
The Huddle: Auckland emergency management system found improperly prepared for January floods
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Mike Munroe, former Labour Chief of Staff and current Director at Mike Munro Communications and Ben Thomas from Capital NZ join...
Angus Brown: Ārepa co-founder on NBA star Steven Adams buying a stake in the company
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NBA player Steven Adams has invested in Kiwi 'brain drink' company Ārepa. The basketball star has bought 1.44 percent of the company, saying the scie...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the slowing housing market impacting NZX listed companies
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market is slowing down- and experts are claiming NZX-listed companies are being affected. Jeremy Hutton from Milford Asset Management sa...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Government plan to prevent rising carbon price costing taxpayers half a billion
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's plan to prevent carbon prices from rising is costing taxpayers half a billion dollars. In late 2022, Cabinet rejected Climate Change ...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Discord chat group linked to the Pentagon leak
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The leaking of various Pentagon documents has been traced to an unlikely source. The batch of top-secret documents may have been initially shared on v...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Football Ferns suffering 3-0 defeat to Nigeria ahead of FIFA World Cup
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's less than 100 days until the FIFA World Cup, and the Football Ferns have taken another hit. The Football Ferns have lost to Nigeria 3 goals to ni...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the IMF's grim outlook for New Zealand economy
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The International Monetary Fund is warning of a grim outlook for the economy. Its 2023 outlook forecasts New Zealand will have one of the lowest GDP g...
Mike Bush: former Police Commissioner on the report stating Auckland emergency management system wasn't prepared for floods
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A report out today on the response to Auckland's Anniversary Weekend floods is critical of Council leaders, mayor Wayne Brown, and the city's emergenc...
Mike Joy: Victoria University freshwater scientist says dairy farming is the biggest contributor to NZ river pollution
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A freshwater scientist says it's impossible for New Zealand to maintain its dairying practices and clean up rivers. The latest report by the Ministry ...
Siobhan Procter: Wellington Council Chief Infrastructure Officer on 17,000 Wellington street lights at risk of falling
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
17,000 Wellington streetlights are not fit for purpose, with some smashing to the ground. Since the LED lamps were installed in 2018, 17 have fallen b...
Dan Pallister-Coward: Te Whatu Ora South Regional Director for Specialist Services on Health and Disability Commissioner's report into cancer care
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An apology from a Southern Te Whatu Ora leader after a report has revealed it failed cancer patients for years. The Health and Disability Commissioner...
Aaron Dahmen: ZB Chief Political Reporter on Chris Hipkins confirming Three Waters rebrand to be announced tommorow
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed a Three Waters rebrand will be announced 'imminently'. Hipkins says this revamped water infrastructure po...
Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman visits Cyclone Gabrielle-affected North Island communities
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Ombudsman says the damage in Gisborne and Wairoa is worse than he expected. Peter Boshier is meeting iwi, councils and community groups in G...
Jack Tame: Two different elements affecting homeowners
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are two elements to rising interest rates that are likely to negatively affect homeowner sentiment heading into October’s election. The most...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on junior doctors across the region striking over pay
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Junior doctors across the UK are beginning a four-day strike in a dispute over pay. This strike will result in an estimated 350,000 appointments, incl...
The Huddle: Government keeps isolation requirements in place for two months
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and David Farrar, Curia Pollster and Kiwiblog contributor joined in on a discussion about the f...
Tuariki Delamere: former Immigration Minister on the Active Investor Plus visa only attracting 14 applicants in six months
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A previous Immigration Minister isn't surprised at the dwindling Active Investor Plus visa applications. This visa, designed to attract wealthy indivi...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on The Country celebrating its 29th anniversary
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, The Country celebrates 29 years on the air. Formerly known as The Farming Show, the program was the first Kiwi rural show to go nationwide on a...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Government creating a ten-entity solution for Three Waters
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government may be looking to abandon the current layout for Three Waters in favour of a 10-entity solution. The proposed 10-entity policy alternat...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Israel Adesanya facing backlash for taunting Alex Pereira's son after UFC victory
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel Adesanya has copped backlash from fans after he taunted the son of Alex Pereira following his UFC victory. Adesanya turned his attention to Ale...
Dean Kimpton: new Auckland Transport CEO plans to lift public transport use by 20 percent in the next year
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport's new CEO wants services back to pre-Covid levels. Dean Kimpton wants to lift public transport usage by 20 percent in the next year...
Quintin Jane: OUSA President on Students for Sensible Drug Policy Dunedin objecting to Otago University bid to renew liquor license
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A student group at Otago University has objected to the university's bid to renew its liquor licence. Students for Sensible Drug Policy Dunedin want t...
Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister on Cabinet keeping the seven-day isolation requirements in place over winter
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister says when countries move away from mandated Covid-19 isolation, it means more transmission. The Government's keeping the seven day...
Helen Worboys: Manawatu mayor on the changes to Three Waters reforms not addressing concerns
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suggestions the Government's Three Water reforms will change, but it still hasn't appeased opponents. Sources have told BusinessDesk officials are con...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO on the proposed Covid 'test to work scheme'
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet is seeking advice on whether a Covid "test to work" scheme would work. Business NZ CEO Kirk Hope says that could allow some workers back soone...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Liberal MP Julian Leeser resigning to support Voice to Parliament
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An opposition MP has resigned from Australia's shadow cabinet to campaign to give indigenous people a voice. The Liberal Party's Julian Leeser has res...
Aaron Dahmen: ZB Chief Political Reporter on mandatory isolation requirements staying in place for next two months
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's mandatory seven-day isolation period for Covid-19 isn't changing for at least the next two months. Chris Hipkins says he expects we'll r...
Liz Koh: financial advisor on weight loss surgery not meeting KiwiSaver withdrawal threshold
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss surgery doesn't meet the 'strict' threshold required to withdraw KiwiSaver funds. Three people have applied for the early release of their...
Jack Tame: Are we doing everything we can to get people into work?
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when the Reserve Bank is piling pressure on mortgage holders, Kiwisaver hardship grants have spiked, and our economy is already quite li...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon's husband in SNP finance probe
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The husband of Scotland's former first minister, Peter Murrell has been arrested in connection with an SNP finance probe. Peter Murrell was questioned...
The Huddle: How does Elizabeth Kerekere's leaked message make the Labour/Greens set look?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Chief Executive of Transporting NZ Nick Leggett and journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the following topi...
John Tookey: AUT Construction Management professor on Auckland-based Scarbro Construction entering liquidation
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland-based Scarbro Construction has today declared insolvency and called in liquidators. The building company has stopped work on five active cons...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the unexpected increase to the OCR
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank hiked up the OCR higher than expected- and it shocked a lot of experts. The Official Cash Rate went up 50 basis points to 5.25 percen...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Liberal Party voicing opposition to Indigenous Voice to Parliament
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise in Australia - that their Liberal Party opposes the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Party leader Peter Dutton has pledged to actively campaig...
Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association national coordinator on the announced investigations into both Cook Strait ferry companies
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiRail and StraitNZ are in the early stages of being investigated. The Commerce Commission has opened investigations into both Cook Strait ferry com...
Dr Robert MacCulloch: University of Auckland economics professor says the Reserve Bank overreacted by hiking OCR 50 basis points
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An economics professor says the Reserve Bank has made a mistake with yesterday's higher-than-predicted hike. The Reserve Bank hiked up the OCR by 50 b...
Ginny Andersen: Police Minister on the data showing youth crime is tracking down
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police Minister Ginny Andersen says latest data shows youth crime's tracking down. Figures released today show offending rates for children have decre...
John Maynard: Postal Workers Union National President has concerns about new mail hub proposal
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Posties across New Zealand warn a new proposal could see fewer home deliveries and more theft. The National President of the Postal Workers Union says...
Lynda Stuart: NZEI Te Riu Roa union negotiator on primary principals voting to ban work outside 8am to 5pm weekdays
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Primary and area school principals are taking more action over pay offers. They've voted to ban work outside 8am to 5pm weekdays, apart from board mee...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can't take the politics out of climate change
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the last things Jacinda asked of us in her valedictory speech yesterday was that we “take the politics out of climate change” I hope the ...
Sarah Balle: Supie founder on suppliers pressuring the online grocery start up to raise prices
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An online grocer is standing firm against pressure to raise its prices. Supie, which launched in 2021, says a number of its suppliers are concerned it...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on a US strike killing an ISIS senior leader who planned attacks into Europe
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A US strike in Syria has killed an ISIS senior leader who planned attacks into Europe. Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was also said to have developed th...
The Huddle: Does today's higher than predicted OCR hike mean our economy is in trouble?
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle: Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former Business NZ CEO and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined i...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on the market reactions to the latest OCR increase
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has today lifted the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 5.25 per cent. This is the 11th successive increase, and economists are...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZ Rugby launching action plan for the future of women's rugby
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Rugby has launched a 10-year plan of action for the future of women's rugby. The 53-page long Women and Girls' In Rugby System Strategy is designed...
Simon Mccullum: Victoria University Senior Lecturer in software engineering on universities trying to counteract ChatGPT and plagiarism
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Universities are continuing their arms race against ChatGPT and AI. Their plagiarism software, Turnitin, now has the ability to spot artificially form...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Of course Ardern will go down as one of the greats
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is such a ridiculous argument about whether Jacinda’s going to go down in history as one of the greats. Of course she is! She will be considere...
Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister says there are a lot of pressures in the current health system
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister says they're working on health system pressures - but won't call it a crisis. A Te Whatu Ora staff survey, leaked to RNZ, reveals ...
Robin McNeill: Federated Mountain Clubs President on One NZ and Starlink teaming up to end mobile blackspots
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone's on board with the end of mobile blackspots. Telco One New Zealand is teaming up with SpaceX in a plan to use Starlink to provide cell p...
Randy Zelin: US trial attorney says Donald Trump case a slam dunk from a misdemeanour standpoint
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's looking like a solid, low-level, criminal case against Donald Trump. The former US President this morning pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan receiving support from commentators over RNZ remarks
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan managed to evade punishment after criticising RNZ's culture and treatment of Māori staff. Several commentators have voice...
Mitch McCann: US correspondent on the predictability of Donald Trump's post court speech
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A sense of predictability in Donald Trump's post court speech. The former US President today pleaded not guilty to falsifying business documents in 20...
Terry Johanson: Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies lecturer on NZDF spending millions to stop workers quitting
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's been forking out cash to turn the tap off on people flooding out of military jobs. The Defence Force is reportedly spending $60 milli...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on former Thatcher chancellor Nigel Lawson dying
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Thatcher's former chancellor Nigel Lawson has died aged 91. Nigel Lawson has left behind a huge political legacy, having overseen a period of...
The Huddle: Was Kiri Allan out of line?
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA pausing the OCR and what it may mean for the RBNZ
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its OCR on hold at 3.6 percent at today's monetary policy review. This has come after 10 months of consecutive ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on TVNZ CEO Simon Power stepping down
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TVNZ's CEO Simon Power is stepping down after 15 months in the role. He will leave the company on June 30th, and says it's "been a privilege" to lead ...
Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on Australian retailer EziBuy being put into administration
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bad news for clothing and homewares retailer EziBuy. The company has been put into administration by its Australian owners - which is likely to be the...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm so disappointed in Rob Campbell
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am so disappointed to hear Rob Campbell finally admitting that the health system is in crisis. He said it this morning in a round of interviews talk...
Craig Peterson: Local Secondary Principals Council President on NSW banning mobile phones in secondary school classrooms
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One Australian state is banning mobile phones in high school classrooms. It'll take effect in New South Wales public schools from term four. Local Sec...
Dr Reynold Macpherson: Rotorua District Residents and Ratepayers chair on ratepayers paying $5000 a month for abandoned trolley removal
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rotorua Council wants business owners to shoulder the cost of recovering abandoned trolleys. Ratepayers are currently paying $5000 a month for hun...
Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on the warning that petrol prices could go up by 40 cents in July
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Petrol prices are expected to hit Kiwi's back pockets hard this year. The Automobile Association is warning petrol could shoot up 40 cents by July, a ...
Lisette Reymer: Newshub US correspondent on Donald Trump being due to appear in court later tonight
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is in New York ahead of his court appearance. The former US President is due to appear in court overnight, New Zealand time, over allegat...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan apologising for comments made at fiancée's farewell from RNZ
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has accepted an apology from Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan for comments made at her fiancée Māni Dunlop's farewell from RNZ. Allan ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia announcing ban of TikTok on Government devices
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government has announced TikTok will be banned on all federal Government devices. This decision puts Australia in line with their Five ...
Brigitte Morten: political commentator on Greg Fleming comments about civil unions resurfacing
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National Party officials have been made aware of some resurfaced comments from their Maungakiekie candidate. 19 years ago, National's Greg Fleming had...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Manchester Arena bombing survivors taking conspiracy theorist to court
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester Arena bombing survivors have filed legal action against a conspiracy theorist who claimed the attack was faked. Martin and Eve Hibbert were...
The Huddle: Stuart Nash retires from politics and Chris Hipkins announces crackdown on lobbyists
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joined in on a discussion about the following iss...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on house prices rising for the first time in 10 months
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Property prices have risen in Australia for the first time in over 10 months. New data shows that the media value of houses sold across Australia rose...
Jason Paris: One NZ CEO on the new rebrand and partnership with Starlink
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The company formerly known as Vodafone celebrated their first day of trading as One NZ. To mark the occasion, One NZ has also unveiled details of a ne...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Hipkins announcing measures to regulate lobbyists
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has today introduced some new measures to regulate the lobbying industry. The removal of the swipe cards from lobbyists a...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on how the increase to minimum wage and benefits will impact inflation
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The increases to minimum wage and benefits kicked in on Saturday, and the living wage will go up by 10 percent. This will lead to at least 18 percent ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins implementing more transparency around lobbying system
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has introduced moves to ensure there's more transparency around the lobbying system. These new measures include revoking ...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the Warriors scoring a 32-30 win against the Cronulla Sharks
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors achieved an impressive comeback against the Cronulla Sharks and won 32-30. After trailing 20-0, the Warriors surged ahead to take the lea...
Simon Kuestenmacher: Demographics Group co-founder on the prediction that 650,000 migrants will move to Australia
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's population is set to get an extra boost, with 650,000 migrants predicted to arrive by 2025. This data is based on recent adjustments made ...
Kurt Bayer: NZ Herald senior journalist on the jury failing to reach a verdict on David Benbow murder trial
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another court outing is likely for David Benbow, after a Christchurch jury failed to reach a verdict in his murder trial. Benbow was accused of killin...
Mark Unsworth: Saunders Unsworth co-founder on Chris Hipkins taking steps to ensure more transparency around lobbying systems
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins has taken steps to ensure there's more transparency around the current lobbying system. Hipkins has written to Parliament's Speaker to r...
Katie Nimon: National Party Napier candidate on Stuart Nash resigning this election
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Napier MP Stuart Nash is resigning this election. He was stripped of ministerial portfolios and kicked out of Cabinet after recent scandals, the lates...
Tracey Morgan: Kiwi nurse on being among the 5000 nurses registering to leave for Australia
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 5000 Kiwi nurses are crossing- or set to cross- the ditch. Thousands of nurses have registered to work in Australia since August, often to take...