https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/rss NZME Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:35:55 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/gerry-brownlee-speaker-of-the-house-discusses-ricardo-menendez-marchs-parliamentary-f-bomb/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/gerry-brownlee-speaker-of-the-house-discusses-ricardo-menendez-marchs-parliamentary-f-bomb/ Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee intends to discuss Green MP Ricardo Menendez March’s f-bomb – which he dropped in Parliament on Tuesday night.   Fri, 24 May 2024 03:17:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/professor-michael-baker-waikatos-shift-to-level-two-increases-risk-to-the-wider-north-island/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/professor-michael-baker-waikatos-shift-to-level-two-increases-risk-to-the-wider-north-island/ There are 30 new community cases in the Waikato today as New Zealand records 198. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:51:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/dr-tim-chambers-otago-university-researcher-on-nitrate-water-study/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/dr-tim-chambers-otago-university-researcher-on-nitrate-water-study/ Up to 100 cases of bowel cancer, and 41 deaths, may be caused by nitrate-contaminated drinking water each year - with around 800,000 Kiwis exposed to levels that international studies deem a risk, new research finds. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:55:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/sam-stubbs-simplicity-founder-calls-for-inquiry-after-westpac-nzs-annual-profit-rockets-up-by-56/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/sam-stubbs-simplicity-founder-calls-for-inquiry-after-westpac-nzs-annual-profit-rockets-up-by-56/ Westpac New Zealand's cash earnings shot up by 56 per cent to $1.01 billion in the year to September, boosted by a $404 million turnaround in asset impairment charges.  Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:33:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/jacqui-felgate-melbourne-earthquake-could-have-been-a-lot-worse-if-not-for-lockdown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/jacqui-felgate-melbourne-earthquake-could-have-been-a-lot-worse-if-not-for-lockdown/ Melbourne's been hit by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake, the largest recorded in Victoria recorded in more than 130 years. Wed, 22 Sept 2021 02:31:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/eric-murray-wow-what-a-day-what-a-day-1/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/eric-murray-wow-what-a-day-what-a-day-1/ A sensational afternoon in Tokyo, as our rowers collect two more golds and a silver. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:56:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/jersey-devil-worlds-tallest-single-rail-coaster-opens-in-new-jersey/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/jersey-devil-worlds-tallest-single-rail-coaster-opens-in-new-jersey/ Riders are at the top of a 130-foot drop. They're about to plunge almost 60 mph. Now's a good time to ask: "What in the devil are they thinking?" Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:57:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/paul-spoonley-professor-on-what-a-declining-birthrate-means-for-our-workforce/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/paul-spoonley-professor-on-what-a-declining-birthrate-means-for-our-workforce/ New Zealand has a declining birthrate and we are not alone in the world. Wed, 12 May 2021 03:35:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/nick-kiddle-queenstown-accommodation-provider-reacts-to-bed-tax-suggestions/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/nick-kiddle-queenstown-accommodation-provider-reacts-to-bed-tax-suggestions/ The issue of a potential bed tax in Queenstown has sparked debate.  Wed, 05 May 2021 03:46:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-bachelorette-lexie-brown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-bachelorette-lexie-brown/ She may have signed up as a joke, but there's no turning back now for Kiwi Bachelorette Lexie Brown.  Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:03:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/old-tv-to-blame-for-welsh-vilage-losing-its-internet-every-day-for-18-months/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/old-tv-to-blame-for-welsh-vilage-losing-its-internet-every-day-for-18-months/ For 18 months, residents of a village in Wales have been mystified as to why their broadband internet crashed every morning. Wed, 23 Sept 2020 04:02:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/rob-fyfe-the-challenge-now-is-how-we-get-our-economy-reignited/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/rob-fyfe-the-challenge-now-is-how-we-get-our-economy-reignited/ Rob Fyfe says New Zealand is now well placed to make the right moves to reignite our economy.  Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:59:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/eva-air-introduces-special-flight-to-nowhere-on-a-hello-kitty-plane/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/eva-air-introduces-special-flight-to-nowhere-on-a-hello-kitty-plane/ Taiwan continues to cater to the needs of its travel-starved population by offering yet another aviation experience that doesn't actually take you anywhere. Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:36:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/have-buffet-bars-lost-their-appeal-post-covid-19/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/have-buffet-bars-lost-their-appeal-post-covid-19/ NHK, Japan's public broadcasting organisation, in collaboration with infectious disease experts, recently conducted an experiment to demonstrate how quickly COVID-19 and other viruses can spread at a buffet aboard a cruise ship or in a restaurant. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:45:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/southland-farmer-gets-his-cow-back-after-classified-ad-success/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/southland-farmer-gets-his-cow-back-after-classified-ad-success/ The owner of a cow that pulled off a great escape during a trip to a Southland abattoir has been found thanks to a humble classified ad. Fri, 29 May 2020 04:53:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/scientist-gets-magnets-stuck-in-his-nose-after-trying-to-invent-coronavirus-device/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/scientist-gets-magnets-stuck-in-his-nose-after-trying-to-invent-coronavirus-device/ The internet is awash with suggestions for keeping yourself occupied at home during the coronavirus outbreak, but one Australian scientist ended up in the hospital thanks to his choice of entertainment. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:07:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/law-corner-additional-hours-may-be-required/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/law-corner-additional-hours-may-be-required/ Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with us for this weeks Law Corner. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 03:53:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/bachelorette-lesina-nakhid-schuster-there-may-be-overnight-dates-to-come/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/bachelorette-lesina-nakhid-schuster-there-may-be-overnight-dates-to-come/ A few months ago, Lesina Nakhid-Schuster was a successful doctor that had never found herself in the public spotlight. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:30:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/a-possible-windfall-for-fans-whose-elton-john-concert-was-cut-short/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/a-possible-windfall-for-fans-whose-elton-john-concert-was-cut-short/ A Wellington Barrister says Ticketmaster is legally obligated to partially reimburse them. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:11:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/you-da-man-love-conquers-all-at-least-on-valentines-day/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/you-da-man-love-conquers-all-at-least-on-valentines-day/ It's a game we play every Friday.You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out. Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:50:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/jack-tame-on-why-he-quit-breakfast-it-is-a-brutal-brutal-life/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/jack-tame-on-why-he-quit-breakfast-it-is-a-brutal-brutal-life/ A sense of shame pushed Newstalk ZB host Jack Tame to learn te reo Māori. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 03:51:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/shaun-hendry-carbon-offsetting-doesnt-let-elton-john-off-the-hook-for-private-jet-use/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/shaun-hendry-carbon-offsetting-doesnt-let-elton-john-off-the-hook-for-private-jet-use/ An Auckland science lecturer says Sir Elton John paying for carbon-offsetting is not a 'get out of jail free card' on emissions. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:01:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-beat-with-inspector-waretini-is-window-washing-at-lights-illegal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-beat-with-inspector-waretini-is-window-washing-at-lights-illegal/ Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:33:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/adam-fern-kiwi-in-china-shows-what-life-is-like-under-lockdown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/adam-fern-kiwi-in-china-shows-what-life-is-like-under-lockdown/ Weet-Bix and pasta are helping to keep one New Zealander going as he remains under lockdown in China, as the country battles to contain the deadly coronavirus. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 03:14:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/professor-alessandro-palermo-on-the-possibility-of-a-cook-strait-bridge/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/professor-alessandro-palermo-on-the-possibility-of-a-cook-strait-bridge/ A University of Canterbury Professor of Engineering says while possible to construct a bridge or tunnel across Cook Strait, it would be incredibly challenging.   Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:34:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/coronavirus-fears-not-heavily-impacting-new-zealand-cruise-passenger-numbers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/coronavirus-fears-not-heavily-impacting-new-zealand-cruise-passenger-numbers/ A New Zealand travel agency says despite coronavirus fears, they expect the cruise market to continue to grow. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:16:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/fiordland-rescue-pilot-it-was-challenging-flying-for-sure/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/fiordland-rescue-pilot-it-was-challenging-flying-for-sure/ A pilot who helped people stranded in flood-stricken Fiordland says there were some challenging flying conditions over the past 48 hours. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:24:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/why-simon-barnett-had-to-cough-up-400-to-charity/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/why-simon-barnett-had-to-cough-up-400-to-charity/ Simon Barnett had to put his money where his mouth is, after challenging listeners to prove him wrong.  Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:42:41 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-community-support-from-the-southland-community-has-been-incredible/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-community-support-from-the-southland-community-has-been-incredible/ A comforting flow of support for tourists and locals caught out by flooding. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:07:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/simon-bridges-waitangi-criticism-just-typical-winston-stuff/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/simon-bridges-waitangi-criticism-just-typical-winston-stuff/ The National Party leader says criticism over his Waitangi Day speech is just a cynical set-up. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:26:47 Z