Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political correspondent on Christopher Luxon meeting the Philippines President, rebuking those questioning the Waitangi Tribunal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met the President of the Philippines, and promised to be more engaged on the defence front and on trade. Plus, two ministers questioning the value of the Waitangi Tribunal continuing are rebuked by Luxon. And, Wellington feels the pinch of public servants being…
Paul Spain: Tech commentator on Meta incorporating AI software across its apps
Meta has begun incorporating new versions of its AI-powered smart assistant software across its apps, which include Instagram, Whatsapp, Messenger and Facebook. Users can ask the software to create images, write love letters, write a cover letter and more... Tech commentator Paul Spain of Gorilla…
Sports Huddle: Clay Wilson and Jim Kayes on the best signing in Warriors history, proposed smaller ball in women's rugby, and NZ netball teams
Sport journalist Jim Kayes and Newstalk ZB sport news director Clay Wilson join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Is James Fisher-Harris the best signing in Warriors history? Do women need a smaller rugby ball? And, will NZ have enough netball players to make up three teams? LIST…
Frazer Barton: President of the Law Society on personalised critique of judges
The Law Society has penned an editorial saying we should be less critical of judges to protect democracy. The editorial warns being overly critical of judges could cause the public to lose confidence in the judiciary system. President of the Law Society Frazer Barton tells Heather du Plessis-Alla…
Ava Whitworth: Newstalk ZB Intern reviews the brand new release from Taylor Swift 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Taylor Swift’s much hyped new album has dropped. The Tortured Poets Department features 16 songs, at one hour and five minutes duration. Newstalk ZB intern Ava Whitworth gave it a listen and tells Heather du Plessis-Allan just what the lyrics reveal. LISTEN ABOVE
Laurie Anderson: Angela Blackmoore's former partner on her murderers life sentence
Angela Blackmoore’s murderers have been sentenced to life in prison. David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum were found guilty of her murder last year and had their sentences handed down today, almost 30 years since the slaying in Christchurch. Angela’s former partner Laurie Anderson read a vict…
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Iran-Israel counter attacks, jury selection in the criminal trial of Donald Trump, and Elon Musk's new campaign for free speech
A US official has reported Israel has bombed Iran. Damage is being assessed as the world watches on at how Iran is going to react. Meanwhile, a complete jury has been selected in the criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan …
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the naming of New Zealand's Olympic track and field team and Supercars in Taupo this weekend
New Zealand’s track and field team has been named for the Olympics. Sportstalk host Jason Pine gives Heather du Plessis-Allan the lowdown on the 15-strong squad. Plus, Supercars are in Taupo this weekend, with five kiwis on the grid. LISTEN ABOVE
Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on the Israeli counter-attack on Iran
Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, beginning a counter-attack after Iran fired dozen of missiles. A senior United States official has reportedly said missiles have hit a site in the Iranian city Isfahan. However, Iran is downplaying the attack saying the strike was not successful…
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges should not be above criticism
Let's talk about judges for a minute. So, the Law Society today has come out in defence of judges and in the face of all the criticism that they've been copping lately. The Law Society has asked that we please stop criticising the judges. It's in an opinion piece written by Fraser Barton, who is …