Podcast Episodes

The Huddle: Do we think Luxon's safe in his seat?

Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issue…

2 months ago

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the conclusion of the Luxon saga

Chris Luxon has survived a confidence vote he initiated among his Caucus today, after speculation there's been dissatisfaction.

National MPs aren't r…

2 months ago

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi businesses raising concerns over the war in Iran

The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter.

Only a net 1 percent of…

2 months ago

James Renwick: Victoria University professor on whether the forecasting technology could have better predicted Wellington rainfall

Assurance MetService gave the most notice possible before yesterday's flash flooding in Wellington.

The record breaking 77-millilitre an hour deluge …

2 months ago

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the impact of the London Tube strikes

London Underground services are set to face significant disruptions, as the first of two 24-hour strikes by some Tube drivers begins.

Members of the …

2 months ago

Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 April, 2026, Christopher Luxon wins a confidence vote on his leadership at th…

2 months ago

Sarah Carney: Microsoft's national chief technology officer on the company's plan to digitally upskill 200,000 Kiwis

Microsoft has today announced it will double its existing AI and digital skilling commitment in New Zealand, with a plan to train up over 200,000 Kiw…

2 months ago

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Auckland-based wool company involved in the Artemis II mission

Auckland-based company Lanaco had its EcoStatic air filters on board the Artemis II mission, NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years.

The filters…

2 months ago

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: You've got to respect Chris Luxon's courage

Well, blow me down - they had a leadership vote in caucus, called by Chris Luxon himself, and he survived.

Good on him for doing that. That is exactl…

2 months ago

Ash Tanner: Matamata-Piako mayor on Waitoa losing long-term access to free water

The small Waikato township of Waitoa is losing its long-term access to free water. 

The local Fonterra factory is ending its more than 40-year old ar…

2 months ago