Podcast Episodes

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The idea of the All Blacks in premium economy is just ridiculous

So, I’m fascinated by this article in the New Zealand Herald, which argues the All Blacks should be forced to give up business class and travel premi…

3 months, 1 week ago

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing number of Kiwis shopping at local stores

Kiwis appear to be shopping close to home, according to new reports. 

Data from retail management platform Lightspeed shows about 77 percent of Kiwis…

3 months, 1 week ago

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO on how the company can bring down the All Blacks' travel bill

There's growing calls to drop the All Blacks down from business class to premium economy, as travel costs set to get worse during the fuel crisis.

Dr…

3 months, 1 week ago

Katie Bradford: NZ Herald senior correspondent recaps Luxon's Business NZ pre-Budget announcement

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has warned less cash would be thrown around in this year's upcoming Budget amid ongoing economic turmoil.

Luxon told the a…

3 months, 1 week ago

Peter Swan: NSW University Emeritus Professor on the housing changes in the Australian federal budget

In Australia, housing supply is emerging as a key issue, for yesterday's new Labor Government Budget.

It's raising taxes on investment properties and…

3 months, 1 week ago

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon outlining priorities ahead of Budget 2026

A promise of more public sector cost-savings, as Budget Day nears.

The Prime Minister told business leaders today that the Government's cutting anoth…

3 months, 1 week ago

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's planned visit to China

The US and Chinese Presidents are gearing up for face-to-face talks on all things Middle East, trades and tariffs. 

Donald Trump's en route to China …

3 months, 1 week ago

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary revealing plans to step down

One of the NRL's most decorated coaches has announced he is standing down at the end of the 2027 season.

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed he i…

3 months, 1 week ago

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist disputes Chris Luxon's claims about immigration

A sociologist warns we should refrain from comparing our immigration with overseas.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon's pointed the finger at immigration - …

3 months, 1 week ago

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the additional calls for Sir Keir Starmer to resign

A senior UK Cabinet minister is the latest to call for Sir Keir Starmer to step aside after poor local election results last week.

Four Labour MPs ha…

3 months, 2 weeks ago