Articles by Newstalk ZB staff
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New model would see more control in the hands of local councils
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 9:35AMA new model is being proposed to give more local councils more control. Local Government New Zealand's calling on the government...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2024
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 9:10AMOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21st of May, Housing Minister Chris Bishop outlined the absolute...
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"It's exciting for me": Robert Patrick meets Kiwi fans next month
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 9:10AMOne of the greatest villain actors of all time, Robert Patrick is stopping by New Zealand. He’s most well known for playing...
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"Abysmally managed": PM says Kāinga Ora has done a "terrible job"
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 8:49AMThe Government looks set to devolve large parts of the delivery of public housing to community housing and other social providers...
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"It's just not sustainable": Kainga Ora to see 'significant' changes
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 8:09AMThe Housing Minister says change is well and truly afoot at Kainga Ora as a critical independent review finds it's under-performing. The...
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'Greater certainty' offered by international shipping deal
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 7:58AMNew Zealand's largest supply chain collaboration has signed another deal with an international shipping giant. Kotahi has...
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Kiwis remain stranded in New Caledonia, airport still closed
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 7:52AMNew Zealanders stranded in New Caledonia may have to endure a few more days of riots and civil unrest. The main international...
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Cause will determine the impact of Iran's President's death
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 7:40AMThe death of Iran's President isn't expected to have immediate impacts internationally. President Ebrahim Raisi and the...
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"Social housing isn't provided in the vacuum": Report prompts immediate changes for Kainga Ora
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 7:28AMImmediate changes are in store for Kainga Ora, in light of a critical independent review. It found the public housing agency...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine- May 20, 2024
Monday, 20 May 2024, 8:51PMJason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Wayne McLaughlin on his son...
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'Very proud': Wayne McLaughlin on his son starting at the front of the grid for the Indy 500
Monday, 20 May 2024, 8:49PMScott McLaughlin will be starting at the very front of the grid at the Indy 500. He has pole position, which by no means...
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Inquiry into infected blood scandal due to publish findings
Monday, 20 May 2024, 8:43PMThe public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to publish...
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Fran O'Sullivan: It wasn't a hard-nose warning from ambassador Xiaolong
Monday, 20 May 2024, 8:34PMChinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong has issued a warning to New Zealand over the prospect of joining AUKUS. In a speech delivered...
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What role should tikanga play in the rule of law?
Monday, 20 May 2024, 8:20PMThere's been questions raised about the purpose of tikanga - and the role it should play in the rule of law. Senior King’s...
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Barry Soper: Kāinga Ora is in an absolute mess
Monday, 20 May 2024, 8:05PMHousing agency Kāinga Ora has been found to be in a questionable state, according to new report. A high-level review of the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2024
Monday, 20 May 2024, 7:29PMOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 20 May 2024, an inquiry into Kainga Ora has found the...
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The Huddle: How can Kāinga Ora's issues be fixed?
Monday, 20 May 2024, 7:25PMTonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the...
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'We have a job to do': Finance Minister Willis aims to tackle NZ's structural deficit in Budget 2024
Monday, 20 May 2024, 7:10PMThe Finance Minster says credit agencies are still looking favourably on New Zealand, despite high debt levels. Treasury...
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Hospice NZ launches survey targeted at dying Kiwis
Monday, 20 May 2024, 6:56PMA world-first online survey is being presented as a chance to analyse how society treats those with limited time. Over 40,000...
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Warehouse Group board hopeful new leadership can get company 'back on track'
Monday, 20 May 2024, 6:37PMThere's hopes a new boss will bring fresh energy to the struggling Warehouse Group. Independent non-executive director John...
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New Caledonia riots: Trapped Kiwi feels civil unrest has subsided - for the moment
Monday, 20 May 2024, 6:24PMA Kiwi stuck in riot-stricken New Caledonia says they're dealing with a wait-and-see situation. The Defence Force is standing...
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'Financial basket case': Housing Minister responds to damning Kāinga Ora review
Monday, 20 May 2024, 6:06PMThe Housing Minister has responded to the 'mismanagement' impacting Kāinga Ora - and enacted some changes. A high-level review...
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Heather du Plessis Allan: We can't rule out asset sales
Monday, 20 May 2024, 4:49PMI think we’re about to find out whether this Government has got the cahones to make the tough calls that need to be made...
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Over 500 arrested in Australian domestic violence crackdown
Monday, 20 May 2024, 5:32PMOver in Australia, NSW authorities have arrested at least 500 people for domestic and family violence offences. A four-day...