Podcast Episodes

Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026

A health education expert says draft new curriculums don't address mental health - we get a response from Erica Stanford.

You'll find out what TVNZ w…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is being a 'strong woman' really such a problem?

Judith Collins has two weeks left as an MP and she’s given an exit interview to Audrey Young at the New Zealand Herald in which she says people don’t…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the Cook Strait ferry costs blowing out

There's some concerns about cost blowouts on the new Cook Strait ferries, but Minister Chris Bishop isn't too worried.

A Treasury briefing from Septe…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Darren Powell: Auckland University Associate Health Education Professor on the backlash to the new draft curriculums

There's claims the Ministry of Education hasn't delivered on key promises. 

Specialist teachers are slamming the draft curriculums for music, PE, sci…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Melodie Robinson: TVNZ Head of Sports and Events on the new all-tournament pass for the upcoming FIFA World Cup

TVNZ has recently announced how much it'll cost Kiwis to watch all 104 matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup on TVNZ+.

Ahead of the tournament start…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on Treasury's warning on Cook Strait ferry project

Ferry Holdings' chair insists buying two new Interislander ferries and improving docks to accommodate them won't blow out costs. 

In a Treasury brief…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

John Battersby: Massey University Defence and Security expert on Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' plan for the Strait of Hormuz

A warning US ships could encounter mines, missiles and small boat attacks if they try to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Do…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon signing a new fuel deal with Singapore

A first of its kind agreement to secure New Zealand fuel.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon and other ministers are in Singapore, for the signing of a fuel …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on One Nation seeing more support in new poll

The upcoming by-election for Sussan Ley's former regional seat in Farrer is set to take place this weekend, and there's speculation about what it cou…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC's weekend victory over Melbourne City

Auckland FC boss Nick Becker hopes the crowd for their semi-final first leg against Adelaide United next Saturday is better than last night's elimina…

1 month, 3 weeks ago