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Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to restrict council voting to elected members
The Local Government Minister says most councils will be affected by the Government’s overhaul of committee voting rights.
A Bill amendment will str…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hegseth's comments shouldn't upset New Zealand
I don't think anyone should be offended by Pete Hegseth saying that New Zealand is freeloading off the American military.
This is not a controversi…
3 weeks ago
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest batch of Mandelson files, rifts in the Labour Party
The latest batch of files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment to be released is reflecting poorly on the UK’s Labour Party.
More than 1,500 p…
3 weeks ago
Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss the Warriors v Panthers, Super Rugby Pacific, Tim Payne
Returning after the long weekend, Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap this weekend's sporting events.
On today's a…
3 weeks ago
Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd of June with Heather du Plessis-Allan, the number of times school staff are having to…
3 weeks ago
Luci Ellis: Westpac Group Chief Economist compares economic outlooks, unpacks whether NZ will become Australia's tax haven
The chief economist of one of the largest banks across the Tasman is quashing talk of New Zealand becoming Australia's tax haven.
A recent Australia…
3 weeks ago
Anhar Khanbhai: Wise's Travel Spending Expert on the number of Kiwis going over-budget when overseas
A reminder to watch our spending while overseas.
A survey by money transfer company Wise has found almost half of respondents say they spend in the …
3 weeks ago
Lisa Woods: Amnesty International NZ Movement Building & Advocacy Director on the cross-sector call for digital accountability from platforms like Facebook and TikTok
Amnesty International says it's entirely possible for New Zealand to take on big tech.
Several media companies, industry groups and other organisati…
3 weeks ago
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's freeloading off the US military, Budget 2026,
“We choose our defence spending and no one else,” the Prime Minister says as the United States continues to pressure other nations, including New Zea…
3 weeks ago
Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association Spokesperson on the rise in use of physical restraint on children
Schools are calling for greater access to specialist support amid a rise in the use of physical restraint.
Ministry of Education data shows the numb…
3 weeks ago