Articles by Nikki Preston, Newstalk ZB Staff
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Ukraine withdraws troops as promised aid remains undelivered
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:43AMDespite grand speeches from Ukraine’s allies and NATO, pledged aid is not arriving. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General,...
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Queensland abuse support services receive financial boost
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:01AMQueensland’s abuse support services are receiving a financial boost. The state government has announced an additional $36...
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Household spending outstrips inflation in new data
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:36AMHousehold spending seems to be rising faster than inflation. Data from Stats NZ showed that it rose an average of 6.2% in...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:16AMOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of April, Housing Minister Chris Bishop discussed the first...
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'Plenty of upsets' expected in the upcoming T20 World Cup
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:52AMThe Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean has been named. This selection will make it Tim Southee’s seventh...
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"I never stop": Jerry Seinfeld discusses NZ tour, comedy career
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:32AMOne of the most iconic names in comedy, Jerry Seinfeld is no stranger to audiences. He’s been performing since the late...
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"We know it's tough": Luxon attributes drop in polls to "challenging times"
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:16AMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is attributing last night’s poor poll result which showed coalition parties losing support...
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"We've inherited a mess": Chris Bishop says the housing crisis is a 'disgrace'
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:00AMChildren living in emergency housing motels are set to be pushed up the priority list. From today the Ministry of Social...
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"It gives us certainty": Pharmac to receive $1.7b funding-boost
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:49AMPharmac's record funding-boost will address the fiscal cliff it faces. An additional $1.7 billion spread over four-years...
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Support needed while the Disability Ministry solves 'inherited issues'
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:38AMLabour's Disability spokesperson says funding was laid out for the Ministry of Disabled People until 2027. It's under review...
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Funding boost a stop-gap measure for Pharmac
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:22AMPharmac's record funding-boost will fill a fiscal hole to ensure it can keep funding the treatments currently on offer. The...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine- April 29, 2024
Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:01PMJason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Tim Southee talks being named...
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'Exciting': Tim Southee on being named to the T20 World Cup side
Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:01PMThe 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States has been revealed. Tim Southee joined...
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Major UK retailers to give job applicants interview questions beforehand
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:54PMOne of the UK's biggest retail groups has confirmed it plans to give job applicants their interview questions beforehand...
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Football Fever: Premiers' Plate destiny still undecided
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:46PMPiney and Bonnie review the last game of Wellington Phoenix's regular season and look ahead to finals football. LISTEN ABOVE
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Fran O'Sullivan: What can we expect from Winston Peters' foreign policy address?
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:42PMAll eyes will be on Foreign Minister Winston Peters ahead of his hotly-anticipated foreign policy speech. Peters is expected...
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Barry Soper: There's a lot of obstacles ahead for the Education Minister
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:37PMIt's been a big day for the Education Minister, as she's released more education priorities - and promised extra incentive...
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Anthony Albanese confronted, dubbed 'liar' at women's rally
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:25PMAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was heckled and dubbed a 'liar' at a weekend rally held outside Parliament House. Thousands...
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'We were aware': Medicines New Zealand CEO addresses Pharmac funding shortfall
Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:43PMPharmac has received a funding boost - but the Government says it's to cover a 'fiscal cliff' left by Labour. Associate Health...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2024
Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:28PMOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 29 April 2024, Associate Health Minister David Seymour...
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The Huddle: Should Victoria University have left the free speech event alone?
Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:11PMTonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion...
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'Oh well': Minister Nicola Willis unfazed by underwhelming poll result
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:55PMThe Finance Minister has brushed off a tough new poll result for the coalition. The latest 1News Verian poll shows a two...
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Free Speech Union CEO hits out at postponement of 'controversial' Victoria University event
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:45PMWellington's Victoria University has hit pause on a controversial debate, after student backlash. A panel discussion around...
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Kāinga Ora's 'slow' response under fire after antisocial tenants terrorise neighbour
Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:28PMKāinga Ora has been fined $6,000 for being too slow to evict unruly tenants. Stuff reports Kāinga Ora was forced to pay a...