Michael Littlewood: Co-director of the Retirement Policy and Research Centre on Kiwis working for longer to transition to retirement

New Zealanders are staying in paid work longer in an effort to transition into retirement, according to a new study. The average age Kiwi’s are choosing to retire has risen to 67 from 61, since the mandatory retirement age was eliminated in 2000. Co-director of the Retirement Policy and Research …

Sports Huddle: Eden Park v Waterfront stadium debate, Crusaders underperformance, Warriors third loss, second Supercars round in NZ

Eden Park is reportedly set to win the battle of Auckland’s stadiums. The Sports Huddle discuss whether the stadium remains fit for purpose. Plus, are the Crusaders underperforming or were expectations too high? Is it time to panic for Warriors fans? And, could NZ hold a second Supercars round? N…

Trevor Mckewen: NZ Herald Sports Columnist on the battle of Auckland's stadiums

Eden Park is reportedly about to win the battle of Auckland’s stadiums. On Monday, a working committee will make a recommendation to Auckland Council on whether to invest in Eden Park or one of the rival waterfront stadium bids. NZ Herald Sports Columnist Trevor Mckewen tells Jack Tame as an exis…

Tara Jackson: Executive Director of New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society on lab rats looking for their forever homes

A unique re-homing program has been set up for actual lab rats across New Zealand. The New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (NZAVS) are working with the scientific community to find former lab rats their forever homes, while pushing the Government to stop animal testing. Executive Director of NZ…

Charles Feldman: KNX News Presenter on Harvey Weinstein's overturned rape convictions

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has had his 2020 rape conviction overturned. The New York Court of Appeal found that Weinstein did not receive a fair trial, due to witness testimony including accusations that were not part of the case. Los Angeles KNX News Presenter Charles Feldman tel…

Sarah Dalton: Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists on after hours clinics around the country on verge of collapse

After hours clinics around the country are on the verge of collapse. New Official Information Act data shows that 24 practices and clinics had to reduce hours or close due to critical staff shortages and cost pressures in the first eight months of 2023. In Porirua, health officials are consideri…

Jason Walls: Political Editor on Monday's budget signing off and Winston Peters' ANZAC Day speech

Ministers have a big weekend in store ahead of Monday’s Cabinet meeting, which will be one of the last major steps in signing off the 2024 budget. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls tells Jack Tame this budget is one of the most significant in recent years as the Government tries to balance…

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's immunity claims, Harvey Weinstein's overturned conviction, Madonna sued by fans again

The Supreme Court has weighed whether former presidents are immune from prosecution and what exactly it means if they are. The answer will determine whether former President Donald Trump can be tried on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 election. Trump believes he is entitled to absolute immun…

Jason Pine: The Warriors third loss in a row, Crusaders bottom of the table ahead of Rebels clash

The Warriors have suffered their third loss in a row, losing at home to the Gold Coast Titans in yesterday’s ANZAC clash. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine tells Jack Tame the team’s roster remains as strong as it did at the start of the season and fans shouldn’t worry just yet. Meanwhile, the Crusad…

Manish Thakkar: Fresh In Fresh Out owner on new independent Hamilton supermarket

New Zealand is set for a new player in the supermarket landscape. Residents of Nawton, Hamilton will soon be walking through the doors of the biggest, independent supermarket in NZ, FIFO – Fresh In Fresh Out. The suburb has been without a supermarket for eight months after losing its Countdown du…