How good is David Seymour’s call to cut what he describes as a bloated number of MPs pocketing easy money as highly paid ministers? So good. There is so much waste at the top of government, and it's an insult to ordinary, hard-working Kiwis says Paddy Gower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tory Whanau should be saluted for putting Wellington first and saving a no-doubt divisive and energy-sapping scrap for the mayoral race with Andrew Little, says TFN host Paddy Gower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Prime Minister’s wife has offered one of the best takes on the polarisation of politics that Paddy Gower has ever heard, revealing her to be incredibly down-to-earth, grounded, principled, and thoughtful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a five-part investigation, Stuff senior journalist Lloyd Burr is revisiting a fascinating, turbulent and tumultuous time in New Zealand politics to analyse Jacinda Ardern’s dramatic rise, her fall, and how the country fell out of love with her. All this week, the Newsable feed will carry full audio from extended interviews with key figures in her story. Today: Associate Professor of Leadership at Massey University, Dr Suze Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In his first interview since being sacked as New Zealand's High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff tells Paula Penfold why he said what he did about US President Donald Trump, and why, even though it cost him his job, he has no regrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paddy Gower doesn’t really like yachting and doesn’t live in Auckland. But he says the Government’s refusal to help fund hosting the America’s Cup is lame-o and suckful, lacks vision, and is actually quite depressing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a five-part investigation, Stuff senior journalist Lloyd Burr is revisiting a fascinating, turbulent and tumultuous time in New Zealand politics to analyse Jacinda Ardern’s dramatic rise, her fall, and how the country fell out of love with her. All this week, the Newsable feed will carry full audio from extended interviews with key figures in her story. Today: Former Chief Executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Brett O'Reilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
In a five-part investigation, Stuff senior journalist Lloyd Burr is revisiting a fascinating, turbulent and tumultuous time in New Zealand politics to analyse Jacinda Ardern’s dramatic rise, her fall, and how the country fell out of love with her. All this week, the Newsable feed will carry full audio from extended interviews with key figures in her story. Today: Senior Political Correspondent Jenna Lynch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a five-part investigation, Stuff senior journalist Lloyd Burr is revisiting a fascinating, turbulent and tumultuous time in New Zealand politics to analyse Jacinda Ardern’s dramatic rise, her fall, and how the country fell out of love with her. All this week, the Newsable feed will carry full audio from extended interviews with key figures in her story. Today: Green Party co-leader James Shaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a five-part investigation, Stuff senior journalist Lloyd Burr is revisiting a fascinating, turbulent and tumultuous time in New Zealand politics to analyse Jacinda Ardern’s dramatic rise, her fall, and how the country fell out of love with her. All this week, the Newsable feed will carry full audio from extended interviews with key figures in her story. Today: Ardern’s predecessor as Labour leader, Andrew Little. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adolescence, the Netflix blockbuster that has everyone talking - and every parent freaking out about kids and phones - is terrifyingly good, says Paddy Gower. Speaking on his TFN show, Gower said that while the series features amazing acting and impressive single-camera shots, its real impact lies in how it has reignited the debate about social media and managing children’s access to smartphones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In his first interview since his health deteriorated, Dai Henwood reveals just how "grim" the past month has been. Speaking with Samantha Hayes at his home, he described his current symptoms as inescapable - completely different to dealing with bowel cancer - and a constant weight on his mind. This week, Henwood faces his 35th round of chemotherapy, the after-effects of which he likens to "the worst hangover you’ve ever had." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Black Sticks star Gemma McCaw is juggling three children under six, an extreme fitness regime, and a deep love of books - while taking a firm stance against screen time. Her household is a no-television zone for most of the week. Instead, they read up to five books each in the evening, fostering a love of books in her daughters, aged 2, 3, and 6 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More than 100 organisations from 14 countries, collectively managing around $6 trillion in funds, gathered in Auckland for the summit. They heard from a range of speakers about potential investment opportunities as the government seeks to attract investors to fund the country's infrastructure. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addressed media as the summit wrapped up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At this week’s post-Cabinet press conference, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that he will travel to India next week in an effort to advance a trade agreement. Meanwhile, Transport Minister Chris Bishop revealed that the government is opening registrations of interest for the first stage of the Northland Expressway at this week’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit. Luxon then answered questions from the media regarding Andrew Bayly "taking some time out" to climb Mt. Everest after re...
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has introduced a refreshed lineup and outlined three key priorities - jobs, health, and housing - during his State of the Nation Speech at the Auckland Business Chamber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Government says it is delivering on its commitment to fixing New Zealand’s broken healthcare system by improving access to healthcare for all Kiwis. At the regular post-Cabinet press conference, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described Health NZ as a “low-performing organisation” in need of transformation. Meanwhile, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced several key initiatives aimed at improving the sector. After the announcement, Luxon was asked about the tense meeting between Donald Tr...
The Government has announced a series of reforms to give businesses additional tools to deal with those that are robbing them. These include: Amending the Crimes Act so that citizens can intervene to stop any Crimes Act offence at any time of the day. Requiring that a person making an arrest contact police and follow police instructions. Clarifying that restraints can be used, when reasonable, when making an arrest. Changing the defence of property provisions to the Crimes Act so it is clear tha...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced questions from the media following National MP Andrew Bayly's resignation after an incident involving 'inappropriate behaviour' with a staff member. Luxon said he asked Bayly to explain what happened but would not provide further details, stating, "It's good that he recognised he didn't meet his own standards." Luxon said resigning was the right decision. Labour leader Chris Hipkins then held a press conference, accusing Luxon of failing to show appropriate...
National’s Andrew Bayly has resigned as a minister this morning after what he described as an "animated discussion" escalated, resulting in him placing a hand on a member of staff. Bayly called his behaviour "inappropriate" and expressed deep regret. He stated that he has taken personal responsibility for his actions, which is why he decided to step down. Bayly also confirmed that he has apologised to the staff member involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As widely predicted, the Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%, the lowest level in two years. RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr held a press conference following the decision, stating that the cut reflects the ongoing decline in inflation and their confidence that this trend will continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka have announced that $30 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will fund over a dozen projects aimed at boosting tourism and biodiversity. $11 million will go toward managing infrastructure at some of New Zealand's most popular visitor sites, while $19 million will go into protecting biodiversity by reducing the spread of invasive species. The announcement was made at the regular post-Cabinet pre...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop have announced that the Government will host an international investment summit for around 100 high-profile investors, business leaders, and construction companies from around the world. The summit will be held on March 13 and 14, and aims to "highlight partnership opportunities for overseas investment". Following the announcement, Luxon faced questions from the media about ACT Party leader David Seymour driving a Land Rov...
Despite being asked to stay away, ACT party leader David Seymour has spoken at Waitangi. As Seymour began to speak, men on the paepae stood then turned their backs on him. His microphone was then taken by Aperahama Edwards. He was given a new one, which was taken again. *Audio has been left as it was live, with the gaps in David Seymours speech due to his microphone being taken away.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has released Kāinga Ora’s “turnaround plan”, which he says will refocus the housing agency on its core purpose of being a “good social landlord” and help it build new homes at market rate or cheaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have announced a total of 38 sections of the state highway network will have their higher speed limits reversed back to their previous levels. The reversals will be completed by July 1st, with State Highway 2 between Featherston and Masterton in the Wairarapa the first section to have its limit increased again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ACT Party leader David Seymour has given his State of the Nation speech, saying New Zealand needs to move past the “squeamishness” of privatisation and have more honest conversations about what the government spends, owns, and regulates. He raised the issues of asset sales, questioning whether New Zealand was making the best use of the Government’s $0.5 trillion plus worth of assets, and allowing people to opt out of public healthcare, suggesting people could get better value for their healthcar...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given the annual State of the Nation address while speaking to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. He began by saying his speech will focus on the economy and "almost nothing else". He was true to his word, using the speech to take aim at New Zealand's “culture of saying no”, saying it held back economic growth. Luxon went on to announce the government is setting up a new foreign investment agency, called Invest New Zealand, aimed at boosting productivity and i...
Donald Trump has been sworn in as US president for the second time. The 47th president delivered his inauguration speech from inside the US Capitol where he outlined his immediate priorities whilst also criticising the previous Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outgoing US President Joe Biden has given his farewell speech to the American people from the Oval Office. As well as hailing his administrations accomplishments over the past four years, he also warned of a “dangerous concentration of power”, saying an “oligarchy” of ultra-wealthy is “taking shape in America”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
