Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand lifting fares in response to Middle East conflict

An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices.  The airline's adjusted fares - lifting domestic flights $10 and long-haul flights $90. It's suspended its guidance from less than a fortnight ago, expecting second-h…

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the findings from the Covid-19 response inquiry

The Health Minister has raised some concerns after the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19’s final report was released. The report found that New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the previous Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far. Simeon Brown say…

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the findings from the Covid-19 response inquiry

The Government's turning a spotlight on Chris Hipkins over newly released Covid inquiry findings.  The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall that New Zealand responded well, but highlighted concerns - including the length of Auckland's lockdown.  Health Minister Simeon Brown says…

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia sending missiles to UAE and deploying aircraft

Australia will deploy a military surveillance ‌aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab Emirates, but the Government's ruled out sending troops. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says this support will help the Gulf countries defend ⁠themselves against attacks from Iran - but…

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates returning to the White Ferns

Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates will return to the White Ferns for five games against South Africa, as the defence of the T20 World Cup looms in June. Neither featured in the Zimbabwe series - the first time a New Zealand squad was named without one or the other since 2006. Sportstalk host D'Arcy W…

Dr Rohit Katial: NZ Clinical Research physician on the new research being done into male birth control

Progress is being made on a world-leading male contraceptive. The next stage of tests run by New Zealand Clinical Research will give participants multiple doses to see if the oral pill is safe for daily use.   Phase one demonstrated it was tolerable after a single dose.  Lead research physician,…

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Starmer and Trump speaking for the first time since Trump criticised the UK's Iran response

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president condemned the UK's response to the Iran conflict. Reports claim the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says many …

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran

There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 - and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says these attacks are directly impa…

Anna-Marie Brennan: Waikato University Senior Lecturer in Law explains ethics of asteroid mining

There's growing debate about the future of asteroid mining, as technology keeps making new advancements. These new developments have prompted concerns about how this process can be regulated, as it looks more likely asteroid mining will take off by the end of the decade. Waikato University Senior…

The Huddle: Will National roll Luxon eventually?

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  There's bee plenty of speculation over the weekend about Luxon's political future, but after today's round of interviews, it's un…