Podcast Episodes

Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader on the latest 1 News-Verian poll showing neither side could form a Government without it

The Opportunity Party confesses its tax and welfare reform plans wouldn't happen in one term as an avenue emerges for it to join a right-bloc Governm…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Todd Blackadder: former All Black on Richie Mo’unga getting called up to join the Kiwi side in South Africa

Richie Mo'unga is being parachuted into the All Blacks on their South African Greatest Rivalry Tour.

The 32-year Canterbury first-five will replace i…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pearl Valour: Gloriavale leaver on the former members seeking damages after Employment Court win against Labour Inspectorate

A group of Gloriavale leavers want damages, as the Employment Court declares the Labour Inspectorate wrong for not considering children during invest…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Louise Upston: Disability Issues Minister on the changes being made to the Disability Support Services Bill

Louise Upston says she never intended for her Disability Support Services Bill to hurt the community. 

The Disability Issues Minister says the legisl…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Has Luxon made a mistake ruling out Opportunity?

You know what? I thought the Prime Minister was right to rule out working with Opportunity, until that One News-Verian poll. Now, I think he might ha…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on Luxon claiming recent confidence vote won't impact National's standing in the polls

Christopher Luxon doesn't believe voters will punish his party in the polls after he survived another confidence vote.

Chris Penk has been sacked fro…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese facing backlash over 'melon' comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing pressure to apologise to his Japanese counterpart after a gesture he made about two melons she g…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Richie Mo’unga joining the All Blacks in South Africa after Billy Proctor injury

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has his wish - being able to call up Richie Mo'unga for the Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa.

With two matches for …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kate Wilson: Otago Regional Councillor voices concerns with current South Island transport spending

There's concerns the economic powerhouse of the South Island will fail if the Government continues to under-invest in its transport network.

New rese…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent speaks ahead of Clacton byelection

The Clacton byelection is getting underway, and it's shaping up to be a 'bizarre' event.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stepped down as MP of Clacton …

2 weeks, 2 days ago