Articles by Kate Hawkesby, Newstalk ZB
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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...
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King Charles reportedly 'too busy' for Prince Harry ahead of planned UK visit
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:27PMPrince Harry is set to visit the UK for the Invictus Games's 10-year anniversary - but he won't be meeting with his father. Reports...
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Business confidence plummets in ANZ's April survey
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:19PMThe latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining. Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April,...
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Australian financial markets bracing for potential rate hikes
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:11PMAustralian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate...
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Australian farmers hit hard by droughts
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:03PMAustralia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have...
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Barry Soper: Don't expect MP pay rises to be perceived well
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:56PMA newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three...
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NSW teen stabs 10-year-old sister to death
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:50PMA 17-year-old girl has shocked NSW authorities by stabbing her younger sister to death. Emergency services were called to...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:39PMOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 April 2024, the Prime Minister and all MPs are in...