Articles by Newstalk ZB Staff and NZME.
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Unemployment predicted to climb past 5 percent in the coming months
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:52PMEconomists forecast unemployment will climb higher. New data shows it reached 4.3 percent in March, up from 4 percent in...
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Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors arrested as police sweep Columbia University
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:29PMOver in the US, police are still out in full force at New York's Columbia University. Hundreds of officers have cleared a...
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Tall Blacks star Kirk Penney to be inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:05PMKirk Penney has become just the second New Zealander to earn selection in international basketball's Hall of Fame. The Tall...
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'Very disappointed': REINZ responds to Government axing Residential Property Managers Bill
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:01PMThere's disappointment a Bill that would have regulated property managers more has been withdrawn. Housing Minister Chris...
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Sports Fix
Sports Fix: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:39PMOn Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 1st May 2024, Olympian Lewis Clareburt talks about the issues surrounding...
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Luxon defends Remuneration Authority's recommended political pay rise
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:32PMPrime Minister Chris Luxon welcomes a proposed pay rise for MPs - but he personally says he doesn't need the extra money. The...
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Alexander Treblanche: Negotiating relationships, dating and love
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 3:24PMAlexander Treblanche is the real deal when it comes to relationships. He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling,...
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On The Front Foot
On The Front Foot: The WT20 team has been named
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 1:16PMThis week on On The Front Foot Bryan and Jeremy were joined by commentator Garth Gallaway to discuss the team named for the...
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Pressures of politics unknown to the public - Stuart Nash
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 1:10PMA former Labour Minister says a proposed pay rise for politicians gives them a real dilemma. The Remuneration Authority's...
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"Slow and steady": Unemployment continues upwards trend
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 1:06PMUnemployment has risen again but economists don't think it's peaked yet. Stats NZ figures out today show the rate reached...
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The Leighton Smith Podcast
The Leighton Smith Podcast: Retired judge Anthony Willy discuss the Waitangi Tribunal and if it's time to ditch it
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 11:42AM"Never before has New Zealand faced a constitutional contest like the one being played out right now.” The opening words...
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"Crunchy time" for businesses as cost of living and unemployment bites
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 11:30AMUnemployment is continuing to rise. New figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate was 4.3% in the March quarter,...
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"Out of character": Australian PM sparks outrage at domestic violence rally
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 11:23AMThe Australian Prime Minister is copping some flack after speaking at a domestic violence rally on Sunday. He was caught...
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Unemployment expected to rise in first quarter
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:54AMUnemployment is expected to be up today, and it's thought to be just the beginning. Stats NZ will release the numbers for...
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Property index gives hope to first home buyers
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:46AMNew data reveals where Kiwis can pay off their mortgage the fastest. The latest OneRoof-Valocity House Value Index found...
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Kiwi brand slots into US drinks market
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:28AMAnother kiwi startup has broken into the US market. Alcohol-free brand AF is launching its products in US retail stores...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2024
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:09AMOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1st of May the Remuneration Authority’s Geoff Summers joined,...
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Pollies: What is a Member of Parliament worth?
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 8:54AMIt’s Politics Wednesday so Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to discuss this week’s biggest political...
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Tech companies "have very little incentive" to adhere to the Christchurch Call
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 8:36AMThe benefits of the Christchurch Call are being debated in the wake of allegations that it's silencing member organisations. Jacinda...
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'Shocking' attack prompts scrutiny of Police response times
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 8:25AMQuestions are arising around the Police response to a fatal sword attack in London. A 36-year-old man has been arrested...
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"Makes sense": Lawyer defends judges' work perks
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 8:14AMA barrister's defending generous work perks for judges. Those in the profession are entitled to thousands of kilometres...
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What goes into determining MP pay rises?
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 7:54AMWe could be seeing the end of the pay freeze for MPs. The Remuneration Authority's set to increase most MP salaries 10.5%...
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"We knew it was unstable": Slip pushes back Brynderwyns reopening
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 7:46AMIt’s unfortunate but hardly surprising. Around 10km of highway through Northland's Brynderwyn Hills has been closed since...
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MPs stuck between 'a rock and a hard place' with latest pay rise
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 7:27AMIt's looking like an MP pay rise is going ahead this time around. The Remuneration Authority's set to increase salaries...