Articles by Newstalk ZB Staff
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Kris Faafoi: There are reasons the airbag announcement took time
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 8:36pmA major compulsory recall of Takata airbags is finally underway in New Zealand, affecting tens of thousands of cars. Millions...
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Sophie Pascoe: Buzzing ahead of tonight's opening ceremony
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 6:11pmAn excited Sophie Pascoe is surprised there's a briefing for flag bearers at the Commonwealth Games. She will be leading...
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Why regional NZ should jump at hosting the Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 4:41pmRegional New Zealand could be licking its lips if the opportunity to host a Commonwealth Games arises. The man who lead the...
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Adults need to take responsibility when behind the wheel - Police
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 6:03pmOne of our top cops is calling for adults to take responsibility for their driving - when it comes to our road toll. Already...
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New Zealanders not using free dental care for under 18's
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 5:42pmThere's concern New Zealanders are not making the most of free dental care up to the age of 18. But one project is trying...
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Excitement builds for Ed Sheeran in Dunedin
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 6:39pmAnticipation's building in Dunedin, as the city swells ahead the first of three Ed Sheeran concerts. Traffic is backed up...
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Hospitality industry accepts Easter laws are frustrating
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 6:24pmThe hospitality industry's asking for understanding from the public this weekend in areas where they're restricted by outdated...
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Why you shouldn't eat chocolate this Easter
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 6:01pmA self-confessed party pooper is warning Easter gluttons about the environmental impact of chocolate production. University...
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Sir Bob Jones: Parker has zero chance of beating Joshua
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 5:36pmJoseph Parker has zero chance of beating Anthony Joshua on Sunday. That's according to boxing commentator Sir Bob Jones,...
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Nurses concerned about air quality in hospitals
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 4:32pmThe New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned about the air quality at the mouldy buildings in Counties Manukau...
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Bovis infected farm waiting over five months for compensation
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 5:02pmThe farming group whose Mycoplasma bovis infected herd was culled five months ago is still waiting for compensation. More...
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Expert: World Cup loss another nail in the coffin for Sky
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 6:27pmAn investment advisor wouldn't be surprised if Spark and TVNZ look to other sports broadcasting rights, following the news...
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Ball tampering not Aussie cricket's only issue
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 5:59pmTeam culture may come in to play when it comes to punishing three Australian cricketers. Cricket Australia says sanctions...
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Veteran sailor says missing Volvo sailor won't be found alive
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 6:12pmA veteran yachtsman says there's almost no chance the missing Volvo Ocean Race sailor will be found alive. British sailor...
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Air NZ: Drone mis-use needs significant penalty increase
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 6:07pmCalls for tougher penalties around drone misuse, after a near miss at Auckland Airport. A fully-loaded Air New Zealand flight...
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Simon Bridges: NZ like a banana republic under Labour
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 6:03pmNational's leader says Clare Curran hasn't been naive - she's been misleading. Radio New Zealand's Head of News Carol Hirschfeld...
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Further clashes between NZ First and Mark Mitchell
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 5:21pmNZ First faced further backlash today, but attempted to turn the tables on National. Winston Peters says NZ First MP Jenny...
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Barriers for GPs there for 'public safety'
Friday, 27 April 2018, 6:25pmThe hoops overseas doctors have to go through in order to be able to practice here have been exposed in one doctor’s open...
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Woman's Day fail: Why fix what isn't broken?
Friday, 27 April 2018, 5:55pmA New Zealand magazine's being accused of messing up an image of the world's most photogenic couple. Woman's Day has come...
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Jovial mood as Korean leaders meet
Friday, 27 April 2018, 5:37pmThe Inter-Korea summit today has brought together the leaders of North and South Korea, for the first time in two decades. The...
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Goff: Fuel tax key to reforming Auckland's transport network
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 7:46pmAuckland Mayor Phil Goff says a transformation of Auckland's transport infrastructure wouldn't be possible without the Regional...
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Concerns Auckland Airport's profits are too high
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 7:43pmThere are concerns that Auckland International Airport's future profits may be too high. The Commerce Commission has reviewed...
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David Tamihere speaks out: Snitches can't be trusted
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 5:32pmDavid Tamihere is asking the Crown to have another look at jailhouse witnesses after the identity of the person who lied...
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New research: Anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theorists think alike
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 6:03pmNew research suggests anti-vaxxers have similar beliefs around being persecuted as conspiracy theorists. An Australian study...