Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
The Huddle: Andrew Kirton's role as a lobbyist comes to light and Kieran McAnulty meets with mayors about Three Waters
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle: Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Nick Leggett, Transporting NZ Chief Executive joined in on a discussion about the following...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Posie Parker's Tasmania rally going ahead despite concern and outrage
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-trans activist Posie Parker's Tasmania rally went ahead, despite concern from Tasmania's transgender community. Posie Parker's Victoria rally ins...
Chris Wilkie: Otis co founder on New Zealand getting its first dedicated plant based milk facility
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oat milk production is set to return to New Zealand shores. New Zealand firm Free Flow Manufacturing is establishing the country's first plant-based m...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on New Zealand and Australia's Reserve Banks potentially pausing OCR hikes amid banking collapses
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand and Australia's Reserve Banks may be pausing the OCR hikes following recent financial meltdowns. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on kiwifruit giant Zespri forecasting exports will be down by 18 percent
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwifruit giant Zespri is forecasting exports will be down by 18 percent this season. Due to a combination of floods, extreme weather and a labour sho...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Te Pūkenga budget bid being published online with no redactions
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More public embarrassment for polytech merger Te Pūkenga today after a budget bid was accidentally published online. The budget bid had no redaction...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins being unaware of Ginny Andersen's police background
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even Chris Hipkins may not have known much about Ginny Andersen before her recent appointment. Chris Hipkins said that Ginny Andersen would be suitabl...
D'arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson being appointed new All Blacks coach
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Crusaders coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson has been announced as the next All Blacks coach. Robertson missed out on the role after the 2019 World ...
Marty Hoffart: Zero Waste Network chair on the Government scrapping container return scheme
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are being raised about the Government's scrapping of its container return scheme. The policy would have encouraged consumers and businesses ...
Mark Stewart: Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement chair on the first event held in the Cathedral in 12 years
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks a major milestone for the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A small group of community leaders and media gathered inside the Cathedra...
Dan Gordon: Waimakiriri mayor on Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty meeting with mayors opposed to Three Waters
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran McAnulty has been tasked with improving Three Waters in the eyes of local Governments. The Local Government Minister today sat down at the Be...
Liam Napier: NZ Herald rugby writer on Scott 'Razor' Robertson being appointed next All Blacks coach
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks coach after this year's World Cup. After months of speculation, NZ Rugby has appointed Scot...
Steve Hansen: former All Blacks coach on Scott 'Razor' Robertson being confirmed to take over in 2024
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott 'Razor' Robertson has been newly appointed as the next All Blacks coach. Scott Robertson will be taking over from Ian Foster in 2024 after the u...
Jared Savage: NZ Herald reporter on alleged 'Mr Big' being extradited from Spain to NZ after 500kg drug bust
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The alleged ‘Mr Big’ arrested in Spain over one of our largest drug busts has been extradited to New Zealand. About half a tonne of meth was smugg...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should those on the benefit get the Working for Families tax credit?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If we don’t watch out, we are going to end up in a situation, if we haven’t already, where we make the gap between getting the dole and getting ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the French Government facing a no-confidence vote over pension age rise
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The French Government will face a no-confidence vote over lifting up the pension age to 64. French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to raise the p...
The Huddle: Ginny Andersen is the new Police Minister and Wayne Brown has waged war on road cones
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On tonight's edition of The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Mike Munroe, former Labour Chief of Staff and Director at Mike Munro Comm...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta visiting China tomorrow
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to China on Tuesday for two days. This will be China's first visit from a Cabinet minister since 2019, and ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on managing the costs of the Auckland City Rail Link blowout
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is still adamant that Auckland's Rail Link will be a 50-50 investment. Auckland City Rail Link, the nation’s largest ever trans...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on Ginny Andersen being appointed Police Minister
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing concerns about Ginny Andersen as the new Police Minister. Andersen is the second-lowest ranking member of Cabinet with only two mont...
Simon Mackenzie: Vector Chief Executive stands by mayor Wayne Brown's plan to reduce road cones
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vector supports moves by Auckland's mayor to reduce road cones and temporary traffic management. Wayne Brown says he wants savings from the $145 milli...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Liberal state MP Moira Deeming making an appearance at an anti-trans rally
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-trans protestors clashed with transgender rights activists at a UK anti-trans speakers tour in Victoria Australia. Protestors called transgender ...
Elliott Smith: Sportstalk host on day four of the second Black Caps v Sri Lanka test
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand have won the second cricket test against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs in the Wellington gloom. They take the series 2-nil, and main...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Ginny Andersen being appointed as new Police Minister
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister today struggled to detail what job the new Police Minister once did for police. Second-lowest ranking member of Cabinet, Ginny Ande...
John Moore: CJM's Events owner on accusations of sexism over South Island Ultra Marathon prize offer
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Organisers of the South Island's 100 kilometre Ultra Marathon are shocked by reaction to their prize. CJM’s Events is offering $10,000 to the first ...
Elizabeth Kerekere: Green Party rainbow issues spokesperson says keeping prominent anti-trans activist out of NZ will prevent violence
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party says if Immigration barred an anti trans activist entering New Zealand, it would prevent a lot of violence and hassle. Kellie-Jay Keen...
Merepeka Ruakawa-Tait: Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency chair on the custody battle over Moana
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bitter end to a custody fight over a Maori child, whose Pakeha foster family has given up an ongoing legal battle. Stuff reports Oranga Tamariki thr...
Randy Zelin: US trial attorney on Donald Trump telling his base he expects to be arrested tomorrow
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is riling up his base by saying he'll be arrested tomorrow. It's believed the former US President is talking about the years-long investi...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The sad story of Moana shows that Section 7AA was a mistake
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Right, I'm going to tell you a story that makes me incredibly sad. And I want to know whether you think we’re doing things right in this country. To...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hipkins is creating extra trouble for himself by not sacking Stuart Nash
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the point in demoting Stuart Nash down the Cabinet rankings, but leaving him in all his ministerial portfolios? Is anybody actually goi...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport chief executive on Auckland Airport facing their biggest redevelopment in 57 years
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's domestic airport is facing their biggest redevelopment since the terminal opened 57 years ago. Plans have been signed off to merge the dome...
Jordan Williams: Taxpayer's Union Executive Director says Auckland Transport is focusing on the wrong things
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A concern Auckland Transport isn't focusing on the right things. Seven Auckland railway stations are getting new names, including the city’s busiest...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Stuart Nash remaining in Cabinet
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins has demoted Stuart Nash after his numerous breaches of the Cabinet manual. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Nash knows...
Katherine Firkin: US correspondent on the Pentagon de-classifying footage of Russian fighter jets downing an American drone
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Pentagon has de-classified footage showing Russian fighter jets downing an American drone. Earlier in the week, the US claimed the Russian jets fo...
Bill Bennett: technology commentator says banning TikTok from Government devices is reasonable to counteract security risks
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tech expert says banning TikTok from MP's phones is reasonable. New Zealand Parliament is following the lead of international partners and banning t...
Ross Copland: Infrastructure Commission chief executive on the report stating resource consent processing times have to be slashed to meet emissions targets
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research says the country needs to slash resource consent processing times to meet emissions targets. Resource consent processing times have gone ...
Peter Dunne: former MP wonders where Chris Hipkins will draw the line on Stuart Nash
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No guarantee there won't be fresh revelations about Stuart Nash tomorrow, next week or the one after. The Napier MP's been in hot water after it was r...
Steve Cullen: criminal defence lawyer on the Kaipara man found not guilty after spending two years in custody
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After spending two years in custody awaiting trial, a man has been found not guilty by a jury in less than an hour. Barney Mackie of Kaipara was charg...
Nathaniel Keall: ASB economist on the weakening economy
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The economy's slightly weaker than economists and the Reserve Bank expected. New GDP figures show a 0.6 percent contraction for the December quarter, ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don't understand why Chris Hipkins didn't just fire Stuart Nash
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t understand why Chris Hipkins didn’t just fire Stuart Nash from all of his portfolios yesterday. He should’ve. I have not seen anyone e...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on the City Rail Link bill
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mayor doesn't want to go halves on the bill for Auckland's City Rail link cost blowout. The team's asked for an extra billion dollars, to b...
Nicola Willis: National Deputy Leader on Stuart Nash keeping his ministerial warrant
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National says there's no way Stuart Nash can keep his ministerial warrant with the reveal of another historical botch-up. Deputy leader Nicola Willis ...
Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Former Australian PM Paul Keating's thoughts on the AUKUS deal.
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a squabble among former and current Australian Labour MPs over the country's AUKUS deal. It's buying three US nuclear submarines under its n...
Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on Nash's previous interaction with the Solicitor General
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet minister Stuart Nash is set to come under further pressure amid revelations the Solicitor General had considered prosecuting him for contempt ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Royal Air Force and German air force intercepting a Russian aircraft
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Russian aircraft has been intercepted by the RAF and German air force in a joint NATO mission. This was the first mission of its kind after the Russ...
The Huddle: Stuart Nash resigns as Police Minister hours after interview
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what to expect from the fourth quarter GDP numbers
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth quarter GDP figures are set to be released by Stats NZ tomorrow. After the third quarter's 2 percent growth, the Reserve Bank is forecastin...
Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on concerns surrounding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sparked concerns about the banking sector. The US Federal Reserve has stepped in to ensure depositors are prot...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government deferring public consultation to define contractors vs employees
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced Monday that a public consultation to clarify the difference between contractors employees would be deferred. Th...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Stuart Nash resigning as Police Minister
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Nash has resigned his police portfolio after revealing he'd called the Commissioner to ask about appealing a court case. In an interview with N...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on President Joe Biden reassuring people that US banking system is safe after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden aims to reassure customers that the US banking system is safe after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. Joe Biden said that Silicon Val...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Breakers gearing up for NBL championship decider
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Breakers are set to play against the Sydney Kings in a matter of hours. Tonight's long-anticipated NBL championship decider game is expected to dr...
Jan Tinetti: Minister of Education on tomorrow's planned teaching strike
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's all go on a teaching mega-strike tomorrow, despite eleventh hour meetings between unions and the Education Ministry. About 50,000 kindergarten, p...
Frank Frizelle: Christchurch Hospital surgeon on planned surgeries in Christchurch being slashed by a quarter
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch Hospital has recently slashed one out of four planned surgeries. 30 anaesthetic technicians have quit between now and 2022 and these role...
Matt Walsh: NZ Breakers owner on tonight's NBL grand final decider
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's championship-deciding Breakers game is hours away. They're facing the Kings in Sydney, hoping to score their first NBL title since 2015. NZ ...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive on Auckland's City Rail Link build needing more money and time
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration over a blowout of Auckland's City Rail link build cost. It's asking for another billion dollars, half each from Auckland Council and the G...
Kaine Thompson: Former Labour staffer on Stuart Nash resigning as Police Minister after morning revelations
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins looks to be taking a tough stance against MPs stepping over the line. The Police Minister resigned his portfolio today over revelations ...
Richard Easther: Auckland University astrophysicist on Te Pūkenga's Chief Executive telling academics which words they shouldn't use
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Pūkenga's Chief Executive is in hot water for the second time this week. Stuff reports polytech boss Peter Winder has given staff a list of word...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Stuart Nash had become a walking liability for Labour anyway
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That didn’t take long. Six and a half hours, and Stuart Nash was gone. Just after half past 7, he went on Newstalk ZB and boasted about callin...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Joe Biden visiting Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday agreement
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden will be visiting Northern Ireland on invitation from Rishi Sunak. Sunak issued this invitation to Joe Biden as the pair met in San...
The Huddle: Should Health NZ be the next policy on the bonfire?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and ZB host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day: Orion Health's ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Willie Jackson's inconsistent handling of the TVNZ/RNZ merger $16.1 million
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson has walked back his support of the TVNZ/RNZ merger. During an earlier session in Parliament, Jackson declared the...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps winning their test against Sri Lanka
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps managed to score a victory in the final moments of a test match for the second time in a fortnight. Kane Williamson guided New Zealand ...
Amanda Singleton: Watercare Chief Customer Officer on Watercare confirming a 9.5 percent price increase for Auckland water bills
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders will have to prepare to pay more for their water services in the coming months. Watercare has locked in a 9.5 percent price increase on th...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on the 2023 winners of the Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards winners have been announced for 2023. The Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games returned to Palmerston North...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the upcoming Royal NZ Yacht Squadron meeting and projected losses
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is projecting a trading loss of $1.6 million ahead of their next meeting. Thursday's meeting will "immediately" r...
Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ CEO calls for Government intervention into Cook Strait ferry failures
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls are growing for an investigation into the ongoing problems the Cook Strait ferries have faced. The current fleet has been hit hard by mechanical...
Len Gillman: AUT professor of biogeography recommends high-emission vehicles drive slower on motorways
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An environmental expert says there's an extra benefit to lowering speed limits- a reduction in carbon emissions. The argument being made is that cars ...
Ian McRae: Orion Health executive director says merging of District Health Boards into Te Whatu Ora should be next on policy bonfire
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is being urged to chuck our health reforms on its policy bonfire. The Prime Minister yesterday announced cuts to multiple transport ini...
David Seymour: ACT leader says the majority of increased retail crimes never get solved
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says retail crime is up because people are reporting lower end theft and shoplifting valued under $500. But the ACT Party says it h...
Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson on the Government shutting down National's plan to investigate banking profits
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National has come out swinging, after the Government has voted against a select committee inquiry into banking. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Albanese, Biden and Sunak agreeing on nuclear submarine project terms
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak to unveil details about their nuclear submarine project. This plan will be carried ...
Nathan Lewis: OneStaff Tauranga Manager on more people taking on second jobs during cost of living crisis
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising living costs are pushing more Kiwis into looking for a second job, with fulltime workers picking up weekend and night shifts. OneStaff Tauranga...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Chris Luxon should use his time in isolation to think about lifting National's game
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it might not be altogether a bad thing for Christopher Luxon that he’s got the ‘rona today and has to isolate. Because it means he di...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak planning to increase defence spending over two years
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to boost defence spending over the next two years. Rishi Sunak made the announcement during a recent visit to the ...
The Huddle: Chris Hipkins slashes more policies and NZ's birth-rate falls below replacement level
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford storming out of a press conference
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford stormed out of a post-game press conference after taking aim at the refereeing at last night's Breakers game. The King...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the speed limit reduction and clean car upgrade being scrapped
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has scrapped the nationwide speed limit reduction and clean car upgrade to support Kiwis. When paired with the scrapped T...
Glenn Milnes: ikeGPS CEO relieved US Treasury stepping in after Silicon Valley Bank collapses
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today has been a roller-coaster for Kiwi businesses tied to Silicon Valley Bank. RocketLab, Comvita, Xero, and ikeGPS were among the businesses who we...
Mike Hedges: Weta FX sound engineer on Avatar: The Way of Water winning an Oscar for Best Visual Effects
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A star-studded Academy Awards ceremony has put New Zealand film on the map. New Zealander Mike Hedges is at the ceremony and says everyone's proud of ...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs CEO on produce prices rising at highest annual rate in 30 years
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge jump in supermarket food prices. Stats NZ says they rose by 12 percent increase in the past 12 months in the highest annual increase since 1989...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Police officers need to be able to chase criminals
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On crime and the news that retail crime is now so bad we experience almost 300 incidents a day. Quite rightly when we talk about crime, our fo...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on Labour leading in latest Kantar poll
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins has surged ahead as preferred choice for Prime Minister in the latest Kantar poll. Hipkins has risen by four points to 27 percent while ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Hipkins leading and the Greens bouncing back in latest Kantar poll
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest One News Kantar poll shows Chris Hipkins is leading as preferred Prime Minister. Both Labour and National have fallen slightly, with Labour...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University sociologist on the estimated 30,000 fewer school aged children by 2032
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Predictions state the population of school-aged children will drop during the decade. Education Ministry projections state rolls at primary and second...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on PM Anthony Albanese meeting with Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak to confirm AUKUS submarine deal
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PM Anthony Albanese will meet with Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak tomorrow to confirm the next stages of the AUKUS submarine deal. The construction of thes...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' policy refocus
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced more policies will be scrapped to get Kiwis through the cost of living crisis. The $568 million clean car u...
Dr Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister on the plan to improve wait times after data botch-up
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government wants to improve hospital waiting times after a data botch-up. Te Whatu Ora incorrectly released figures showing Northland's hospital h...
Michael Wood: Transport Minister on the construction of Auckland Light Rail
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Light Rail is still in the works, but it could take generations to complete. The Prime Minister today ditched some transport initiatives, i...
Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association on the extra busses amidst a worker shortage
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's all aboard for Christchurch. The city's getting 100 extra buses, 22-kilometres of bus lanes, and 470 more bus shelters - to the tune of 78-millio...
Caron Orelowitz: Podiatrist on the potential danger of Crocs for children
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The popular Croc shoe might not be as safe for children as we once thought. One podiatrist is claiming the back strap of the shoe can easily get caugh...
Gerard Rushton: Meningitis Foundation spokesperson on the vaccine shortage
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration rises over a blow to New Zealand's supply of meningococcal B vaccines. More than 35,000 vaccines have been affected after a cool store wen...
Chris Abercrombie: PPTA Acting President on the upcoming teacher strike
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With less than a week to go until a nation-wide teacher mega-strike, unions say the potential to call it off is in the Government's hands. The primary...
Tāmati Coffey: Labour MP on his six years in Parliment
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An outgoing Labour MP admits co-governance could have been promoted better. Waiariki-based List MP Tāmati Coffey's announced today that he'll be stan...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on footballer Kyle Walker being investigated for indecent exposure
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City's Kyle Walker is being investigated by police for indecent exposure. A video has been circulating of the footballer exposing himself i...
The Huddle: Te Whatu Ora apologises for reporting inaccurate information and Labour leads in new poll
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Transporting NZ and Georgina Stylianou, Director of Government Relations firm BRG joined in on...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the US potentially selling Australia at least 5 nuclear submarines
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia plans to purchase at least 5 nuclear-powered submarines from the US. The purchase is the beginning of an emerging defence partnership widely...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps v Sri Lanka test match
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps went up against Sri Lanka in their fist test match. This match gave the Black Caps an opportunity to win their first test series since ...
Miriam Robertson: Environmental Protection Authority organism manager on Waikato Regional Council releasing a fruit fly to control poisonous plant
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waikato Regional Council wants permission to release a new fruit fly as a biological control agent. The fruit fly would be used to stop the spread of ...
Elise Kennedy: Jarden Director of Equity Research on Xero planning to cut up to 800 jobs
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi software accounting firm Xero has announced plans to cut up to 800 jobs to improve profits. Xero stated that these mass layoffs were needed to en...