Podcast Episodes

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO takes talkback in studio with Kerre Woodham

Cancellation rates at Air New Zealand are falling but the airline’s chief executive Greg Foran acknowledges delays for passengers are frustrating and…

1 year, 11 months ago

Kerre Woodham: It would be great if we could see the Trump rally shooting as a reset

Goodness gracious me, what a weekend, wasn't it?

If he wasn't a shoe-in after Joe Biden's bumbling mis-speaking performance that we were incredulous …

1 year, 11 months ago

Kerre Woodham: More road cones aren't the answer to workplace safety

I know the road cones might seem trivial, but to me, I've always thought they were a metaphor for excessive spending and over-rigorous regulation.  

1 year, 11 months ago

Where I Ate Last with Tony Astle: Grand Harbour

This week Tony Astle ate at Grand Harbour, a Chinese fine dining restaurant with a host of delicious traditional recipes.

He sampled the Pork and veg…

1 year, 11 months ago

Kerre Woodham: Are you starting to feel more confident?

Well, did we get some good news with the Reserve Bank's report yesterday? Not as full as their OCR statement that we're expecting in August, but an u…

1 year, 11 months ago

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on the OCR announcement, possibility of rate cuts

The Reserve Bank has softened its language in the July Monetary Policy Review, leaving the cash rate unchanged at 5.5% 

It's now saying inflation wil…

1 year, 11 months ago

Kerre Woodham: Labour suggesting a capital gains tax is galling

I am absolutely gobsmacked at the sheer gall of Labour even considering, suggesting, putting it out there, hey, run it up the flagpole, some form of …

1 year, 11 months ago

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan Partner and tax expert on Labour considering an inheritance tax

When Labour holds its next party conference at the end of the year, tax policy is likely to be near the top of its agenda. 

Finance spokesperson Barb…

1 year, 11 months ago

Kerre Woodham: Making tough decisions is part of politics

The boss said to me this morning when he arrived, “Good of you to show you support for the Greens.” It's like what? He gestured to my dress. I am in …

1 year, 11 months ago

Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on the Darleen Tana scandal

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters doesn't feel the Greens are doing all they can in regard to Darleen Tana. 

The Green Party's asked Tana to resig…

1 year, 11 months ago