Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Donald Trump will likely use the Stormy Daniels charges to his advantage
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a very good chance that it will prove to be a mistake going after Donald Trump on the porn star charges. It’s not that he should...
Des Gorman: Auckland University Medical Professor discusses Te Whatu Ora restructure
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of jobs could be on the line at Te Whatu Ora, as it works to streamline teams that provide corporate or back office roles to better support f...
Ryan Teixeira: 15 year old talks rescue of tourist in Whangamatā during outdoor camp
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An outdoor education camp turned into a rescue mission in Whangamatā for a couple of Papamoa College students. 15 years olds Ryan Teixeira and Sam ...
Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on latest minimum wage increase
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis on the minimum wage will have an extra $1.50 an hour in the pocket from tomorrow. The increase, which comes in from April 1st, brings the wage t...
Nick Bryant: US political analyst talks Donald Trump's indictment
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is using his indictment to grab the political spotlight. The former US President has been indicted by a grand jury and is expected to ...
Jason Walls: Political Editor talks latest in the Stuart Nash scandal
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's gone from bad to worse for Stuart Nash -- with the country's top watchdog reopening a probe. Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is investigatin...
National will "unleash" the clean energy sector if elected
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's pledging to unleash the renewable energy sector. The party's announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions and double the amount of ren...
Andrew Dickens: Dunedin hospital - do it once and do it right
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the news cycle dominated by the Nash controversy, the agitation that Marama Davidson's politics always involves and the ruckus over Posey Parker'...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the French air traffic control strike and associated flight disruptions
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
French travellers will have to brace themselves for a full month of cancelled or disrupted flights. Air traffic controllers throughout France have con...
The Huddle: Is the Chris Hipkins honeymoon over already?
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Mike Munroe, former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications and Taxpayer's Union Executive Dir...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian unions calling for a 7 percent pay rise for lowest paid workers
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian unions are calling for a 7 percent increase to the minimum wage to keep up with inflation. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) ha...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on FIFA considering banning rainbow armbands at women's World Cup
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FIFA are reportedly considering banning rainbow armbands at the upcoming women's World Cup. No decision has been made yet, but FIFA's rules state that...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the launch of Google's ChatGPT counterpart Bard
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The battle between Microsoft and Google heated up today, as Google launched their answer to ChatGPT. Bard is an AI chatbot that uses natural language ...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the pop-up pub designed to give free beers and barbecue to flood-hit Puketapu residents
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Country brought a pop-up pub to Puketapu to treat the flood-affected residents to free beer and barbecue. Emerson’s Tiny Pub was set up on the o...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on job cuts and labour shortages happening at the same time
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several organisations have announced significant job cuts- yet the labour shortage is still alive and well. Warehouse, Xero, Sky TV, MediaWorks and ...
Rob Clark: NZ SEEK Country Manger on advertised salaries growing 4.4 percent in the year to February 2023
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New SEEK data shows that advertised salaries are growing at a solid pace. Advertised salaries in New Zealand grew by 4.4 percent in the year to Februa...
Pakilau Manase Lua: Aotearoa Tongan Response Group deputy chair on Michael Wood considering granting amnesty to migrant overstayers
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pacific leaders are hoping the Government will finally listen to their plea to grant amnesty to migrant overstayers. Immigration Minister Michael Wood...
James Doolan: Hotel Council Aotearoa strategic director on Auckland Council's proposed budget cuts to tourism
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hoteliers across Auckland have concerns about the Council's proposed budget cuts to tourism. Auckland Council plans to cut a further $28 million from ...
Toby Williams: Federated Farmers spokesperson on what will become of forestry slash inquiry after Stuart Nash sacking
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns about what becomes of the inquiry into forestry slash in Gisborne following Stuart Nash's sacking as Forestry Minister. The probe was launche...
Michael Wood: Transport Minister says second Waitemata Harbour crossing in Auckland 'has to happen'
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Minister says we need to crack on with a second Waitemata Harbour crossing in Auckland. He's released five options for the project, now ...
Paul Spain: tech commentator on Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and associated AI experts calling for pause on AI development
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A rare sign of bipartisanship from technology moguls. Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak are among a thousand AI experts calling for a pause...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on second Waitematā harbour crossing construction beginning in 2029
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has today announced that construction on a second Waitematā harbour crossing will begin in 2029. Five possible combinations of tunnels...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: No way the second harbour crossing will begin construction in 2029
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come on, are we really going to play this game? Where we all pretend that just because Chippy and Michael Wood announced they would start building...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on asylum seekers being moved from hotels to ferries and former military bases
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plans are moving forward to house UK asylum seekers in barges, ferries and former military bases instead of hotels. The UK Government says it's spendi...
The Huddle: Would a by-election help the people of Napier?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Jack Tame, host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the f...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on filled jobs going up by further 0.4 percent
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Filled job numbers rose again in February by 0.4 percent, following on from the 0.8 percent boost in January. Employment in service industries and tou...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager says we may know incoming recession hit NZ after the fact
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The expectation that interest rate hikes will lead to a recession has been in place for several months. The negative 4th quarter GDP, increased mortga...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the slow establishment of insurance scheme to protect depositors in banking crash
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government 's depositor compensation scheme is on track to be operational by late 2024. This scheme designed to ensure depositors are protected in...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent explains how a quick police response may have saved lives during Nashville shooting
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick police response may have saved lives in an American school shooting this week. A 28-year-old former student killed six children and adults at ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins admitting he knew staff acknowledged Nash's email
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PM Chris Hipkins revealed that staff in the Prime Minister's office acknowledged Nash's email to two donors in 2021, but didn't escalate it. The Prime...
Louisa Jones: First Union spokesperson on bus driver unions getting the green light to initiate Fair Pay Agreement
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Union bus drivers have achieved a 'historic' victory in wage negotiation. These bus drivers have become the first set of workers in New Zealand ...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner reveals there may be further examples of Stuart Nash attempting to influence his decisions
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Commissioner has admitted there may be other examples of Stuart Nash attempting to influence his decisions. Former Police Minister Nash res...
James Morgan: Software developer explains how new app improves Great Walks booking system
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi developer has created an app to help with booking Great Walks. Last May, 20,000 bunks on the Milford Track were snapped up in minutes, but this...
Jeremy Lightfoot: Corrections CEO defends the department against the Parole Board over the release of Juliana Herrera's killer
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corrections has admitted it could have given clearer information to the Parole Board around the release of a man who then killed his Christchurch neig...
Chris Luxon: National leader disagree with Stuart Nash staying on as Napier MP
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's Chris Luxon is adamant that Stuart Nash should depart Parliament. Stuart Nash has been stripped of his Cabinet roles after revelations yest...
Sue Coutts: Zero Waste Network spokesperson on the Government's new waste management system
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes a new waste management system will put an end to "wish-cycling". The Government's standardising urban household recycling nationwide by 2027, an...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nash should force a by-election
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Stuart Nash, totally predictable that he more would come out and he would get the sack. In fact, we predicted it on this show 12 days a...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prince Harry appearing in court as legal proceedings begin against Associated Newspapers
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Duke of Sussex made an unexpected appearance at the High Court for the Associated Newspapers hearing. Prince Harry is among several individuals wh...
The Huddle: Marama Davidson offers clarification and Auckland Council bans opposing co-governance events
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Transporting NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas Capital NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Labor operating a minority Government after NSW election
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labor's Chris Minns is the new premier of NSW, but the remaining votes show he'll run a minority Government. New South Wales Labor currently holds 45 ...
Cameron Bagrie: independent economist suggests moving the financial goalposts to fight inflation
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An independent economist suggests moving the financial goalposts may help get inflation back on track. The current inflation target is between 1 and 3...
Jamie Mackay: Host of The Country explains when dairy farmers can expect to get the full benefits from China rebounding
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are early signs that China's economy is rebounding after Covid-19, but dairy farmers may have to wait to reap the rewards. Westpac's senior agri...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Government granting offshore petroleum exploration permit to Greymouth Petroleum
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greymouth Gas Turangi Limited has today been granted an offshore petroleum exploration permit from the Government. In April 2018, the Government annou...
Quentin Smith: Queenstown deputy mayor says the district needs Government intervention to solve housing crisis
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Queenstown's deputy mayor says the district needs Government intervention to solve its housing crisis. The region has some of the highest property pri...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on survey data showing 90 percent of businesses are struggling to fill vacancies
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses are still being plagued by worker shortages. An Employers and Manufacturers Association survey shows 90 percent of businesses are strugglin...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I understand what Marama was trying to say
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've changed my opinion on Marama Davidson’s comments. Just a little bit, not completely. But having read a lot more and hearing defence of her, I...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins deciding Stuart Nash's future after new email emerges
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Hipkins will be making a decision about MP Stuart Nash's future after it's emerged he emailed business leaders about cabinet meeting in...
Rebecca Styles: Consumer NZ research team leader on the high number of greenwashed products in the supermarket
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer New Zealand is shining a light on how many greenwashed products can be found on supermarket shelves. The watchdog claims it has found in a ba...
Simon Douglas: AA Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer on warning signs not being installed on speed cameras since 2019
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zero warning signs have been installed near fixed speed cameras since the policy was announced in 2019. Over three years ago, then-associate transport...
Claudia Wyss: Auckland Council Director of Customer and Community Services on Auckland Council cancelling anti co-governance meeting
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Protests in Auckland on Saturday helped the last minute decision to can another controversial event. The Council's nixed an anti co-governance meeting...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps and Sri Lanka ODI being rained out
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The second ODI match between Black Caps and Sri Lanka has been washed out by heavy rain. Christchurch umpires made the call just before 4:30pm, some t...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Marama Davidson refusing to apologise for 'white cis men' comment
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson has refused to publicly apologise for her controversial 'white cis men' remarks. Appearing before media and Parliamen...
Chris Whelan: University NZ CEO on the declining enrolments in North Island universities
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enrolments are well down in all the North Island's five universities. They say it's about the tight job market and fewer school leavers having Univers...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the nationwide German transport strike
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Germany's transport network has ground to a halt during today's strike. Staff at airports, railways, buses, ports and subways have walked out of their...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the state of the NSW election
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labor MP Chris Minns is set to be the party's first NSW MP in 12 years after Saturday's election. While counting wrapped up on Saturday night, eight s...
The Huddle: Posie Parker protests and who came out looking worse
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Press Secretary Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the follo...
Ben Stewart: Jarden Global Equity Analyst on what ChatGPT will do to the workforce by 2030
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing concerns ChatGPT is coming for white-collar jobs. A global equity analyst has warned ChatGPT will take up one third of office role...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta returning from China
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has returned from her visit to China. Nanaia Mahuta used her meeting with China's foreign minister to raise concerns ab...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on seeking advice from the Reserve Bank to introduce a bank 'tax'
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson was revealed to have sought advice from the Reserve Bank about a bank 'tax', but decided not to pursue it. The Financ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Marama Davidson's controversial outburst at Auckland rally
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marama Davidson has been required to explain her controversial outburst at the Posie Parker protest. After Davidson blamed 'white cis men' as the lead...
Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union chief executive takes issue with the Posie Parker counter protestors
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The skirmish at Posie Parker's weekend rally has opened up a debate about the limits of free speech. Controversial anti-trans activist Posie Parker wa...
Ian Powell: health commentator on the ongoing investigation into Waikato patient dying while on cardiac surgical waitlist
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing backlog in surgical procedures may have already had fatal consequences. An investigation is underway after it was revealed that a Waikato ...
Cath Handley: Waiheke Local Board Chair on the recent wave of ferry cancellations and breakdowns
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Annoyance about ferry cancellations and breakdowns have spilled over for Waiheke Island residents. Frustrated locals are taking their concerns about F...
Eli Rubashkyn: protestor who doused Posie Parker with tomato juice says she has no regrets
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The protester who doused an anti-transgender activist with tomato juice says she'd do it again - and again, and again. After the drenching, British ca...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the Warriors' impressive start to the NRL league season
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors are off to a solid start to the 2023 NRL league season. The team are four games in with three wins and one loss, and they currently occup...
Walter Rushbrook: Interislander Executive General Manager says they're doing all they can to get Kaitaki back on the sea
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No clear date for when the Interislander's Kaitaki will be back on the sea, after being out of order since March 6. Interislander passengers with trip...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The actions of the protesters ceded the moral high ground to Posie Parker
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tell you what surprises me today; it's the apparent lack of self-awareness from key members of that protest against Posie Parker at the weekend...
Paula Southgate: Hamilton Mayor on Auckland leaving LGNZ
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hamilton's Mayor says Auckland's withdrawal has left a big gap in Local Government New Zealand. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has cast the deciding vote ...
Winston Peters: NZ First won't be working with Labour again
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has reaffirmed he definitely won't be working with Labour, even after the change of leadership. The New Zealand First Leader's delive...
Tabby Besley: InsideOUT managing director on Posie Parker's talks and the rainbow community's involvement
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A rainbow charity has denied that advocates are drawing too much attention to Posie Parker. A coalition of groups filed to have the anti-transgender a...
Thomas Nash: Wellington regional councillor on the spending from Let's Get Wellington Moving
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Get Wellington Moving is expecting outside experts’ fees will soar to $60 million in the coming year. LGWM has already spent $38.5m on externa...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did Posie's opponents bother with the court case?
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So Posie Parker is on her way to NZ, due to land in about an hour’s time. The court case to try to ban her failed this morning. The Judg...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak publishing his personal tax returns
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has published his long-awaited personal tax returns. According to these published tax details, Rishi Sunak made nearly £...
The Huddle: Auckland Council resigns from LGNZ and National announces education policy
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Sam Johnson, Projects Director at Still and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the d...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on 10 soldiers being rescued after helicopter crash near Jervis Bay
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10 soldiers on board an army helicopter were lucky enough to be rescued after an unexpected crash. The army helicopter crashed into the ocean off th...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former All Black Tu Wyllie getting his CTE recognised by ACC
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Black Tu Wyllie has won a landmark case after a five-year campaign. Tu Wyllie has gotten his CTE condition recognised and compensated for...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National unveiling their education policy
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National leader Chris Luxon today revealed National's plan to boost education if elected. Students would be required to spend an hour per day on readi...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Groundswell-backed farmer Geoffrey Young getting elected to Beef and Lamb New Zealand board
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An unlikely new addition to the Beef and Lamb New Zealand board is making waves in the red meat industry. Groundswell-backed farmer Geoffrey Young has...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Reserve Bank chief economist warning increasing wages to counter inflation will make recession worse
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chief economist Paul Conway has issued a warning as the Reserve Bank works to curb inflation. Paul Conway says New Zealand is at risk of a deeper rece...
Tony Alexander: independent economist on New Zealand still being due for a recession
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Central banks across the world are cooling rate hikes down, but New Zealand isn't so lucky. The US Federal Bank says they're not predicting a recessio...
Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principal's Association president on National unveiling their education policy outline
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers everywhere are reacting and responding to National's new education policy outline. National leader Chris Luxon said if elected, the party wou...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Auckland Council booting Local Government NZ is a warning to Kieran McAnulty
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bad day in the Local Government New Zealand offices today, because Auckland Council just gave them the flick. This is what happens when you don’t re...
Sheryl Murray: Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park owner on Rotorua Council removing all rubbish bins around lake
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Visitors to Rotorua's Blue Lake will need to walk a little further to dispose of rubbish. Rotorua Lakes Council has removed all the rubbish bins aroun...
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on Auckland Council voting to quit Local Government NZ
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mayor has dubbed Local Government New Zealand "a waste of money". Wayne Brown used his casting vote on leaving Local Government NZ at a cou...
Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management retail head on The Warehouse Group axing 340 jobs after earnings drop
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse Group has confirmed it's axing 340 jobs at their Auckland Support Office after a significant earnings drop. The company has reported Net...
Jan Tinetti: Education Minister on National's proposed plan for education
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister's musing about working on New Zealand's education system with National. National has released a plan, requiring schools to do a...
Chris Monaghan: Jolt NZ Country Manager on the Government's new Charging our Future program for EVs
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs the Government may have a lead foot with its plans to boost EV infrastructure. Its' Charging our Future program includes a target of having char...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Boris Johnson submitting more evidence ahead of Partygate hearing
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson has submitted more evidence ahead of his televised grilling session. The former Prime Minister is expected to prove he didn't deliberate...
The Huddle: Can Luxon's educational policy announcement turn National around in the polls?
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, ZB host Tim Beveridge and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issue...
Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Donald Trump getting ahead of a potential indictment
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Donald Trump has braced himself for a predicted indictment today. Over the weekend, Donald Trump proclaimed on his social media platf...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the US Federal Reserve holding first meeting after banking disasters
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US Federal Reserve will hold their first meeting after two high-profile banking failures. The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank ...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management equities analyst on financial results from NZX retail businesses
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NZX-listed retail businesses have been reporting their latest financial results. Financial markets are focused on these results to track consumer sp...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB research predicting living costs will rise by extra $150
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Households may need to tighten their belts further to adjust to the cost of living. ASB's latest economic research confirms debt servicing, food price...
Priyanca Radhakrishnan: Community and Voluntary Sector Minister on the new campaign to reduce family harm
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ministry of Social Development is the first in the world to launch an approach to family harm prevention. The $6.4 million "Love Better" campaign ...
Chris Luxon: National leader on the proposed plan to rewrite educational curriculum
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The National Party is planning for a big shake up in schools. It wants to prioritise the teaching of reading, writing, maths and science , saying thos...
Chris Wakeman: Christchurch surgeon on the urgent meeting to address cancelled surgeries
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch surgeons are urgently trying to find a solution to the uptick in cancelled surgeries. Several senior surgeons met with Christchurch healt...
Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Chair on the lack of tug boats fit to rescue Cook Strait ferries
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A red flag's been raised over a lack of tug boats fit for work in Cook Strait. Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor, and Greater Wellington Regional Chair ...
Max Tweedie: Auckland Pride executive director on the planned protest against anti trans activist Posie Parker
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rainbow community is preparing to face off with anti-transgender activist Posie Parker. Immigration New Zealand is not withdrawing Parker's visa-w...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kiwi runner Zane Robertson receiving an 8-year suspension for doping
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi long-distance runner Zane Robertson has been suspended from the sport for 8 years for EPA use. The former Olympian and 5000m Glasgow Commonwealth...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Immigration NZ allowing anti trans activist Posie Parker to enter the country
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration NZ has given anti-trans activist Posie Parker clearance to enter the country. The agency has ruled there's no reason to believe Kellie-Jay...