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Explained: Was Meghan Markle using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to?

Meghan Markle has copped some backlash after new reports claim she was using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to. Sources close to the Duchess of Sussex say...

New reports indicate Trump tariffs are staring to impact corporate earnings

US earnings season has started up again - and new reports indicate Donald Trump's tariffs are starting to bite. Companies across the US have reported shipping from...

Reserve Bank buys up more foreign currency assets

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is continuing to buy foreign currency assets to give it more firepower, should it need to intervene in the market during a crisis. The...

The Huddle: Should financial literacy be taught in schools?

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will Nicola Willis' tight Budget go far enough?

I want to talk a little bit more about Nicola Willis’ tight budget - I haven’t changed my position from yesterday and I'm impressed at how little she’s giving herself...

Whakapapa Holdings CEO says new DoC concession will help skifield's future

The future has been secured for Whakapapa skifield after DoC today granted a 10-year concession. Whakapapa Holdings has signed up to run the Whakapapa skifield on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 April 2025, KiwiRail's announced the Aratere will be retired this year, leaving us with...

'Doesn't touch the sides': Expert issues warning as Nicola Willis plans to slash spending in Budget 2025

Nicola Willis is looking to further rein in Government spending in next month's Budget - but one expert has warned it won't go far enough. The Finance Minister is...

'Not good enough': Expert calls for inquiry after mental health patient commits second killing

There's belief a man who killed a second time after being found insane after a killing more than two decades ago shouldn't have been released.  RNZ has revealed...

Wellington City Council reaffirms support for 16-year-olds voting in local elections

A Wellington City Councillor says he's not holding his breath on 16-year-olds getting the vote.  The Council has reaffirmed its support for letting them participate...

Budgeting, taxes and money management set to be focus of latest curriculum update

Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory...

Cook Strait ferry Aratere set to be retired ahead of Picton port upgrade

Interislander is reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet from three to two. The Aratere will retire when demolition begins on its decaying dock - late this year or...

Thomas Coughlan: It's the end of the Aratere ferry

Interislander's Aratere is heading towards its final journey - as work is underway to get rid of the Cook Strait ferry's decaying dock. Infrastructure is needed...

Trump marks first 100 days back in office with lengthy speech

US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term - and he spoke to party faithful at a gathering in Michigan. He spoke of his achievements...

Indian Panthers NBL game postponed amid payment issues

Indian Panthers CEO Parveen Batish has admitted players were unpaid while appearing for the franchise in basketball's NBL. League officials say they're considering...

'Unreasonable': Legal expert weighs in on the Government reinstating ban on prisoners voting

A legal expert has raised issues with the Government's plan to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. The Government is proposing to reverse...

Jamie Mackay: Fonterra to cut 120 jobs in Hamilton

Up to 120 jobs are on the line as Fonterra plans to shut its Hamilton packaging facility.  The closures due to 'challenging economic conditions'.  'The Country'...

Nick Brunsdon: South Island employment growing faster than North Island

Employment data out today shows filled job numbers rose 0.2% in March. Primary industries led the growth up 04%. Infometrics Principal Economist Nick Brunsdon...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2025

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...

Enda Brady: 'Atmospheric phenomenon' shuts down parts of Spain

Spain has declared a state of emergency entire areas of the country and of Portugal are without power. The outage has disrupted trains, cut cell phone and internet...

Cameron Bagrie: Current fiscal settings aren't sustainable

The Government’s halfling their operating allowance in the budget out at the end of May. They say they have freed up “billions” in additional public service cuts...

Simeon Brown: Doctors strike going ahead despite Health NZ offer

Despite reports of critical levels of vacancies for senior doctor positions, Taupō hospital now has accreditation to train rural doctors.  It will be the first North...

The Huddle: Should mayors be responsible for school truancies?

ACC minister backtracks on race-based targeting: 'I've learnt a valuable lesson'

A controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector has been put on pause by ACC.  The tender process specifically focused on Māori and...

Ray Chung: Little and Whanau came to a deal prior to her stepping down

Wellingtonians have one less candidate to choose from as current Mayor Tory Whanau bows out of the race. She has instead endorsed Labour’s Andrew Little for the...

Canadian election: Liberal party win 'unfathomable' a few months ago

Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney has won the election, leading his party into a fourth-consecutive term in power. The former Bank of England boss had never...

Nicola Willis: Reprioritising slashes operating allowance in half

The Government is set to half its operating allowance, through a $1b cut in the upcoming budget. It means a small number of government departments will receiveadditional...

Government's operating allowance funding 'smallest amount in a decade'

The Government’s plan to reduce the operating allowance from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion is the smallest amount of new spending in a decade. Finance Minister Nicola...

‘Run’: Inquest hears chilling details of Bondi Junction attack

An inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing incident today heard from the police officer who shot dead the attacker. Amy Scott said she thought Joel Cauchi was...

D’Arcy Waldegrave: NRL referees to crackdown on head contact sparks debate

The NRL’s calling on referees to crackdown on head contact. It comes as the sports latest round saw 18 yellow cards. But some are saying it’s part of the game...