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06.26.2024
Amber Athey: Spectator's Washington Editor on the upcoming debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Joe Biden and Donald Trump go live in Atlanta tomorrow afternoon, New Zealand time. The televised US election debate is the earliest in the campaign since 1960, with Americans going to the polls in just over four months. It's the third...
06.26.2024
Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent says Boeing's astronauts are likely to remain stuck in space into July
Two astronauts are likely to remain stuck in space into July. Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were supposed to return on the Boeing Starliner about two weeks ago after an eight day stint in space. US Correspondent Katherine...
06.26.2024
Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President on the lack of capacity in the face of the Government's sentencing law reforms
There’s uncertainty over whether Corrections has capacity, with more prisoners on the way. The Government's sentencing law reforms will mean longer sentences and up to 1700 more inmates every year. Corrections Association's Floyd du Plessis says the prisons are...
06.26.2024
Ben Green: Gisborne Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Manager on the aftermath of this week's severe weather
A Gisborne Civil Defence manager says they're now dealing with the clean up from this week's severe weather. States of emergency in the Wairoa District and Hastings Heretaunga Ward remain in place. Roads were closed and people evacuated after...
06.25.2024
Jason Walls: Political Editor on Winston Peters invoking the Agree to Disagree clause
New Zealand First has invoked the Agree-to-Disagree Coalition clause. Winston Peters says his Party doesn't support the Government continuing the Covid Commission of Inquiry in its current form. The clause is nestled within New Zealand First's Governance agreement with...
06.25.2024
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the gambling scandals in the lead up to the election
A gambling scandal is causing a rocky run up to next week's UK election. Six police officers, including a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team, are in hot water after allegedly placing bets on the election date....
06.25.2024
Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the spike in global shipping prices
There’s hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long. Conflict in the Red Sea has caused shipping costs to jump three times higher than the rates seen at end of last year. But, ASB Senior economist...
06.25.2024
Seth Stern: Freedom of the Press Director of Advocacy on the precedent set by the Julian Assange trial
The latest in the Julian Assange saga is being coined a dark day in American history and press freedom. The Wikileaks founder is set to plead guilty to violating US espionage law and will be sentenced to 62 months of...
06.24.2024
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the changes to Australia's vape ban
Australia is taking a firm stance on vaping. The sale of vapes will be restricted to pharmacies from next week, as the Greens agree to pass a proposed ban. However, the Government has agreed to water down restrictions that would...
06.24.2024
Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on the naming of Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad
Scott Robertson’s All Blacks squad has been announced, with Scott Barrett taking the captaincy. He’s taking over the duties from Sam Cane, with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett sharing the vice-captaincy. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Mike Hosking that he...
06.24.2024
Rachel Hart: Cancer Society CEO on the uncertainty in the timeline surrounding cancer drug funding
The Cancer Society says yesterday was a momentous day but there's still a bit of uncertainty around Pharmac's funding boost. The Government's committed $604 million, taken in advance from next year's Budget. It will cover the funding for 54...
06.23.2024
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on increasing police officers on the beat
Auckland will soon have Police on the beat 24/7. Community Beat Teams will be based in major centres, with 63 officers in Auckland, 17 in Wellington and 10 in Christchurch. It's the Police and Government's newest plan to crackdown on...
06.23.2024
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the King reportedly not going to visit New Zealand
King Charles will likely skip New Zealand during his upcoming tour to the South Pacific. According to The Mirror, he and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia and Samoa - but have dropped New Zealand. The visit was never...
06.23.2024
Mike Hosking: Delivery and confidence - that's what we want from governments
I think we got enough out of Nicola Willis on the programme Friday to know that today, cabinet’s gonna sign off this money for Pharmac to solve the cancer problem. The big outworking of this is - I hope...
06.23.2024
Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Anchor gives a Super Rugby finals recap
The Blues dominated the Chiefs on Saturday night to take the 2024 Super Rugby title at Eden Park - beating the visitors 41-10. Caleb Clarke scored a hattrick as Akira Ioane and AJ Lam got a try each. ...
06.23.2024
Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the government's expected announcement for cancer drugs
The Government’s expected to announce a $600 million boost in funding for Pharmac today. If approved, it would bump the medicine budget up 40 percent - and cover the 13 cancer drugs the Government initially promised, and more. Patient...
06.20.2024
Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the betting scandal facing the Tories
Labour’s lead in the UK election is holding steady as the Tories deal with a scandal. The party has admitted that their campaign head, Tony Lee, placed bets on the timing of the vote, allegedly just days before Sunak went...
06.20.2024
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the GDP increase and what it means for quarter 2
New Zealand's officially out of a technical recession but may not be out of the woods. Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2% in the three months to March and the same amount for the year. However, per capita GDP...
06.20.2024
Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby Final between the Blues and the Chiefs
Tomorrow’s Super Rugby Final is set to be an intense match. The Blues face off against the Chiefs at a sold-out Eden Park, kicking off just after 7pm. ZB’s Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking that the Chiefs...
06.20.2024
Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO on the impact of the Northland power outage on businesses
A Northland business leader says the large power outage will significantly impact business. Widespread power outages began yesterday morning when a transmission tower toppled at Glorit, northwest of Auckland. NorthPower says supply has since been restored to the majority...
06.19.2024
James Smith: General Manager of Policy and Advocacy at the National Road Carriers Association on the Brynderwyns reopening from next week
Freight operators are thrilled they can deliver goods to Northland a lot faster from next week. State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns will reopen to two-way traffic from 11.59pm next Wednesday, just in time for Matariki weekend. The Transport Agency...
06.19.2024
Kim Mundy: ASB Senior Economist ahead of the release of last quarters GDP figures
We'll know later today whether New Zealand was in a technical recession last financial quarter. Gross Domestic Product figures for the three months to March are released later this morning. ASB is forecasting a 0.1% rise. Senior economist Kim Mundy...
06.19.2024
Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the call for Boeing to be charged with criminal liability
There's a renewed call for Boeing to be prosecuted after being grilled in the US Senate over its recent safety issues. US Justice officials have until July 7th to decide if it lays criminal charges. Family members of the 346...
06.19.2024
Christine Rose: Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders spokesperson on the SailGP moving from Lyttleton Harbour
Dolphin advocates are celebrating SailGP's decision to move next year's event from Christchurch. SailGP announced the 2025 edition wouldn't return to Lyttelton Harbour, which has hosted for the last two years. In this year's event, the first day of racing...
06.18.2024
Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean
Dozens of migrants have been rescued from a sinking ship in the Mediterranean. German aid group RESQSHIP said it picked up 51 people from a sinking wooden boat, including two unconscious people, and found ten bodies trapped in the lower...
06.18.2024
Victor Billot: Maritime Union spokesperson on the ballooning costs of maintaining the Interislander ferries
Maintenance on ageing Interislander ferries is seen as a short-term solution by the Maritime Union. Estimated annual maintenance costs to keep KiwiRail’s three ageing Interislander ferries running could almost double to $65 million by next year, and keeping the ferries afloat will...
06.18.2024
John Moffat: Bovine disease vaccine research lead on the impact of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea on costs
There’s hopes an improved vaccine against an infectious disease running rife through New Zealand cattle could ease costs for farmers. The Ministry for Primary Industries is backing a project which aims to develop a modified vaccine against Bovine Viral Diarrhoea. ...
06.18.2024
Ruth Money: Victims advocate on the introduction of time frame goals in the justice system
A victims' advocate says new measures to address court backlogs are doable if all players in the system play their part. The Chief District Court Judge has introduced maximum waiting times based on the seriousness of the crime. ...
06.17.2024
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang
Following his visit to New Zealand, the Chinese Premier has begun his visit to Australia. Li Qiang was greeted by hundreds of supporters and protestors upon his arrival in Canberra on Sunday, receiving a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House. Australian...
06.17.2024
Ro Edge: Save Women's Sport Spokesperson on the Government taking a watching brief on transgender involvement in community sport
The Government's changed its tune on transgender people participating in community sports. A policy in the New Zealand First-National Coalition agreement threatened to withhold public funding if sports bodies didn't separate trans athletes from grassroots competitions. After feedback...
06.17.2024
Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on the proposed building law change to building small dwellings
The Government promises “granny flats” of 60 square metres or less will be easier to build after planning changes that will force councils to permit small dwellings on rural and residential zones without resource consent. Making it easier to build...
06.16.2024
Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on the reduced crowd numbers for Super Rugby semi-finals
This weekend's Super Rugby semifinals have raised a few eyebrows over their smaller-than expected attendance numbers. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson suspects this is because these Super Rugby matches had to compete with this weekend's Warriors' clash. LISTEN ABOVE See...
06.16.2024
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Princess of Wales making her first public appearance following cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales has returned to the public eye for King's Birthday celebrations, making her first public appearance this year. Kate faced wild internet speculation on her whereabouts earlier this year before revealing she's undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer....
06.16.2024
Mark Potter: NZEI president responds to Ministerial Advisory Group recommending checkpoint tests and a stronger focus on handwriting
One teachers' union is concerned abut the recommended changes to teaching standards in a new report. The Ministerial Advisory Group reviewing English and maths learning has recommended annual 'checkpoint' tests for students. It also recommends children be encouraged to write...
06.16.2024
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon's trip to Japan being impacted by plane breakdown
Christopher Luxon is on the ground in Japan, but his business delegation won't be touching down for another day. The Prime Minister's plane has broken down yet again, this time while refuelling in Papua New Guinea. Luxon's been forced to...
06.13.2024
Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Labour Party announcing their manifesto
Britain’s Labour Party has launched its manifesto. It said on Thursday that it would be “pro-business” and prioritise “wealth creation”. Among the party’s flagship pledges is the creation of a new publicly owned energy company, a ban on awarding new...
06.13.2024
Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby semifinals this weekend
It’s a big weekend in sports as the Super Rugby semifinals kick off tonight. The Blues and the Brumbies are facing off at Eden Park tonight, the Hurricanes and the Chiefs going head-to-head in Wellington’s Sky Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Sports...
06.13.2024
Dr Jamie Hosking: Healthy Auckland Together spokesperson on the removal of 24-7 speed reductions around schools
There’s been push back against the Government's plan to scrap around the clock speed limits outside schools. The Coalition's reversing speed limit reductions implemented over the past four years under the previous Government. The draft report wants speed...
06.13.2024
Dellwyn Stuart: Mind the Gap co-Founder on the Government's decision to make gender gap pay reporting voluntary
The Government's ditching plans to make gender pay gap reporting compulsory. The Labour Government pledged it would require companies with more than 250 workers to publish a pay gap report. But acting Minister for Women Louise Upston's instead developing...
06.12.2024
Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the Hunter Biden verdict and his likely appeal
Yesterday saw another historic ruling in the United States, as Hunter Biden was found guilty in his federal gun trial. The conviction makes him the first child of a sitting President to be found guilty of a crime. He was...
06.12.2024
Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the number of NZ Citizens leaving New Zealand
There's an expectation New Zealanders will continue to file out of the country in high numbers. The latest figures from Stats NZ show more than 130,000 people left the country in the year to April, the highest number on record. ...
06.12.2024
Gavin Male: NZ Compare CEO on the problems with New Zealand's electricity business model
There’s a belief that there's a problem with the New Zealand electricity business model, not just the new disclosure rules. Gentailers —companies that both generate and sell electricity— are required to disclose the price they use internally to sell power...
06.12.2024
Gabrielle O'Brien: Rural Women NZ CEO on the growing lack of faith in rural banks
It's thought New Zealanders' faith in rural banks is dwindling. The Government's requested for the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production select committees to lead a joint inquiry into rural banking. Rural Women NZ says their communities are facing a...
06.11.2024
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the rise in the unemployment and inactivity rates in the UK
Unemployment is hitting the UK hard. It’s unexpectedly risen to its highest level for two and a half years, climbing to 4.4% in the three months to April. On the other hand, wage growth has remained strong and is outstripping...
06.11.2024
Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the $80 thousand reward in the Phillips children missing person case
Police have already received tips on the back of the $80 thousand reward offered in the case of the Phillips children. The now eight, nine, and ten year olds, along with their father Tom Phillips, have been missing since 2021. ...
06.11.2024
Jason Krupp: Meat Industry Association Advocacy Manager on the Government's decision to work with farmers to price emissions
The Government's decision to work with farmers to price their emissions by 2030 is being welcomed by the industry. A law change will stop farming being charged through the Emissions Trading Scheme, which offsets credits against emitting. It was...
06.11.2024
Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the Commerce Commission calling out fuel prices ahead of the removal of the Auckland Fuel Tax
A fuel retailer's applauding the Commerce Commission for raising awareness about prices at the pump ahead of the removal of Auckland's fuel tax. The commission's calling out retailers who lag in dropping prices at the pump, saying it's costing motorists...
06.10.2024
Lesley Yeomans: Australia Correspondent on the Hornsby Shire council being ordered to repay $36 million
A council in Australia’s New South Wales is displeased after being ordered to repay millions of dollars. The NSW Government has ordered the Hornsby Shire council to repay $36 million as after six years, it still has yet to develop...
06.10.2024
Pete Wolfkamp: Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder on house building costs stabilising
The cost of building a new home's starting to stabilise. Figures from QV CostBuilder show the average cost to build a three-bedroom home in main centres has risen by 1.8% for the year, and 0.3% this quarter. It compares...
06.10.2024
Grant Duncan: Political commentator on the potential misuse of Census data by Te Pāti Māori
A political scientist says the allegations that Census data has been misused by a political party would be very concerning if true. The Prime Minister's announced the Public Service Commission will undertake an independent investigation amid allegations surrounding Te Pāti...

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Early Edition on Newstalk ZB episodes:

Amber Athey: Spectator's Washington Editor on the upcoming debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent says Boeing's astronauts are likely to remain stuck in space into July

Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President on the lack of capacity in the face of the Government's sentencing law reforms

Ben Green: Gisborne Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Manager on the aftermath of this week's severe weather

Jason Walls: Political Editor on Winston Peters invoking the Agree to Disagree clause

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the gambling scandals in the lead up to the election

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the spike in global shipping prices

Seth Stern: Freedom of the Press Director of Advocacy on the precedent set by the Julian Assange trial

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the changes to Australia's vape ban

Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on the naming of Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad

Rachel Hart: Cancer Society CEO on the uncertainty in the timeline surrounding cancer drug funding

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on increasing police officers on the beat

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the King reportedly not going to visit New Zealand

Mike Hosking: Delivery and confidence - that's what we want from governments

Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Anchor gives a Super Rugby finals recap

Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the government's expected announcement for cancer drugs

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the betting scandal facing the Tories

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the GDP increase and what it means for quarter 2

Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby Final between the Blues and the Chiefs

Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO on the impact of the Northland power outage on businesses

James Smith: General Manager of Policy and Advocacy at the National Road Carriers Association on the Brynderwyns reopening from next week

Kim Mundy: ASB Senior Economist ahead of the release of last quarters GDP figures

Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the call for Boeing to be charged with criminal liability

Christine Rose: Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders spokesperson on the SailGP moving from Lyttleton Harbour

Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean

Victor Billot: Maritime Union spokesperson on the ballooning costs of maintaining the Interislander ferries

John Moffat: Bovine disease vaccine research lead on the impact of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea on costs

Ruth Money: Victims advocate on the introduction of time frame goals in the justice system

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang

Ro Edge: Save Women's Sport Spokesperson on the Government taking a watching brief on transgender involvement in community sport

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on the proposed building law change to building small dwellings

Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on the reduced crowd numbers for Super Rugby semi-finals

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Princess of Wales making her first public appearance following cancer diagnosis

Mark Potter: NZEI president responds to Ministerial Advisory Group recommending checkpoint tests and a stronger focus on handwriting

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon's trip to Japan being impacted by plane breakdown

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Labour Party announcing their manifesto

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby semifinals this weekend

Dr Jamie Hosking: Healthy Auckland Together spokesperson on the removal of 24-7 speed reductions around schools

Dellwyn Stuart: Mind the Gap co-Founder on the Government's decision to make gender gap pay reporting voluntary

Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the Hunter Biden verdict and his likely appeal

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the number of NZ Citizens leaving New Zealand

Gavin Male: NZ Compare CEO on the problems with New Zealand's electricity business model

Gabrielle O'Brien: Rural Women NZ CEO on the growing lack of faith in rural banks

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the rise in the unemployment and inactivity rates in the UK

Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the $80 thousand reward in the Phillips children missing person case

Jason Krupp: Meat Industry Association Advocacy Manager on the Government's decision to work with farmers to price emissions

Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the Commerce Commission calling out fuel prices ahead of the removal of the Auckland Fuel Tax

Lesley Yeomans: Australia Correspondent on the Hornsby Shire council being ordered to repay $36 million

Pete Wolfkamp: Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder on house building costs stabilising

Grant Duncan: Political commentator on the potential misuse of Census data by Te Pāti Māori