Pipi Campbell: Lead singer of kiwi band Corrella chats newest single and festivals

NZ band Corrella is made up of eight-members, formed in 2017 at the Devonport Navy base. Since their debut Corrella has had a number of charting hits including Blue Eyed Māori. Lead singer Pipi Campbell told Andrew Dickens that their music spans genres, "I wouldn't like to put us into one box, bu…

Elliott Smith: Rugby Commentator on team changes for All Blacks vs Italy

The All Blacks are scheduled to play against Italy on Saturday in Wellington for a Round 2 Nations Championship test match. Dave Rennie has announced a raft of changes for the run on team including two new rookies.  Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator Elliott Smith told Andrew Dickens, "he's pro…

Claire Reid: Psychology PHD student on keeping the U16 social media ban alive

National has confirmed they're in talks with Labour as ACT and New Zealand First refuse to back a social media ban for under-16s  National is saying protecting children should be above politics. Psychology PHD student and advisor to B416 Claire Reid says she is in support of the ban as 'a first s…

John G. Howard: Retired Major General on NZ considering joining Ocean of Peace Alliance alongside Fiji, Australia

The New Zealand Government is formally exploring the idea of joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance signed by Fiji and Australia on July 6 The treaty commits each country to come to the other's aid in the event of an armed attack in the Pacific. Retired Major General and Senior Fellow of the New Zea…

Todd McClay: Trade Minister chats landmark visit of Indian Prime Minister Modi

It is a historic day for New Zealand's international relations as one of the world's most powerful leaders, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to touch down in Auckland, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years. Modi's visit comes off the back of the landmark FTA deal. Tr…

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on being recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours

One of Newstalk ZB's most familiar voices has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, two decades after first being sounded out. Barry Soper's been named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to journalism, recognising 43 years in the parliamentary press gallery. He sa…

Chris Bullen: Auckland University Public Health Professor on the increase in people wanting to quit vaping

More people are wanting to give up vaping, for a variety of reasons.  Almost 16,000 people reached out to Quitline last year, with a quarter enrolled in the Quit Vaping programme.  Māori make up 23 percent of those seeking support. Auckland University Public Health Professor Chris Bullen says va…

Suzie Bates: former White Fern on being awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit

Suzie Bates intends to distance herself from the White Ferns once she retires from the international game following the upcoming women's T20 Cricket World Cup in England. Bates has been awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to cricket and basketball, following a tw…

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology futurist on the Government looking to allow the Ministry of Social Development to use AI

Caution's being urged as automated decision-making moves a step closer to use in welfare services. A bill aimed at improving efficiencies passed its third reading under urgency in Parliament on Friday.  Social Development Minister Louise Upston says it will modernise the system and reduce unneces…

Elizabeth Rata: University of Auckland professor on making the King’s Birthday Honours list

Some of the key architects of our education system are being recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours. Elizabeth Rata has been made a Dame for her services to education, including her work on the senior English curriculum over a career spanning five decades. She's among three education lead…