All Episodes

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO responds to mayor Wayne Brown's comments on events funding

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Wes Streeting reportedly challenging Starmer for leadership

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the impact of weight-loss drugs on the economy

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the CEO of Synlait resigning

Nathaniel Herz Jardine: Christchurch city councillor on the council calling for a pushback on Airbnb

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026

The Huddle: Does Chris Hipkins have a point about Aucklanders?

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is Auckland getting ripped off when it comes to concerts?

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the airline expecting a $390 million loss amid ongoing fuel crisis

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says Aucklanders have moved on from long lockdowns in 2021

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on National coming under 30 percent support in new poll

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's opposition planning to restrict welfare for foreigners

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Whites squad selection ahead of the FIFA World Cup

David Seymour: ACT Party leader on Pharmac proposing to improve access to type 2 diabetes medicines

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer's upcoming meeting with Wes Streeting

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on what Trump's meeting in China could mean for the financial markets

Bryce Edwards: political commentator on Phillip Mills' $100,000 donation to the Opportunity Party

The Huddle: Should we make the All Blacks travel in premium economy if they lose?

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

Thomas Rookmaaker: Fitch Head of Asia-Pacific Sovereigns explains why NZ's credit rating was downgraded

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The idea of the All Blacks in premium economy is just ridiculous

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing number of Kiwis shopping at local stores

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO on how the company can bring down the All Blacks' travel bill

Katie Bradford: NZ Herald senior correspondent recaps Luxon's Business NZ pre-Budget announcement

Peter Swan: NSW University Emeritus Professor on the housing changes in the Australian federal budget

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon outlining priorities ahead of Budget 2026

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's planned visit to China

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary revealing plans to step down

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist disputes Chris Luxon's claims about immigration

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the additional calls for Sir Keir Starmer to resign

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist ahead of Australia's 2026 federal budget

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest Rabobank agribusiness monthly report means for Kiwi farmers

The Huddle: What's wrong with Keir Starmer?

Jarrod Adam: Unleashed Head of Product on revenue for manufacturers dropping amid global conflict

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Take the Auckland Harbour crossing talk with a grain of salt

Dr John Kerr: University of Otago psychology expert on why surveys might not always be accurate

Sir Graham Henry: former All Blacks coach on what he can bring to his new role in the team

Richie Barnett: former Kiwis player on Luke Metcalf negotiating with other clubs

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the progress being made on a second Auckland Harbour crossing

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the coalition looking likely to lead according to new poll

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent ahead of the 2026 Australian federal budget being handed down

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on whether Luke Metcalf can leave the Warriors

Steve Watt: Police Association President on the new pay bump being promised to officers

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Labour's poor showing at the local elections

Geoff Bertram: energy economist on the Greens calling for the Government to bring down power prices

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the 'no deal' announcement on the Middle East conflict

The Huddle: Is this the end of Te Pāti Māori?

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'd like to take some credit for the end of fees-free

Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the end of fees-free study

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the number of public servants looking to move overseas for work

Don Mackinnon: NZ20 establishment committee chair on the competition being delayed until 2028

Michael Baker: Otago University epidemiologist on whether the hantavirus outbreak could become a global pandemic

Dr Lara Greaves: Victoria University associate professor in politics on what Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's departure means for Te Pati Māori

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Poll of Polls predicting the next election winners

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on what One Nation's Farrer seat win means for the party's future

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on NZ Cricket delaying the NZ20 competition launch to 2028

Pat Newman: Hora Hora school principal on the Education Ministry telling schools not to let students take leftover lunches home

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

Winston Peters: NZ First leader says Nats, Labour have record of 'attacking super'

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The media is under scrutiny and we've had it coming

Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader says they are drawing people in from 'across the political spectrum'

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on whether Labour's at risk of losing Wales in the local election

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the memory shortage could impact the tech sector

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 'protein boom' means for Kiwi farmers

The Huddle: Is it time to lift the Super age from 65?

Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington Council's been caught keeping secrets from ratepayers again

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the Government's plan to reform conservation law in order to raise money and cut costs

Sarah Wrightson: CVs by Sarah director on the rise of AI in the job recruitment process

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the planned review into the City Rail Link Build

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby's new chief executive on how he plans to turn the organisation around

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist issues warning over nation's overloaded pension system

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government announcing conservation law reform

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Government's newly-unveiled $10 billion fuel security package

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZ Rugby appointing Steve Lancaster as its chief executive

Shae Ronald: Youthline CEO on the concerns impacting young people in the Youthline ASB State of the Generation survey

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the WHO tracing the hantavirus outbreak on the Atlantic cruise

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Craig Stobo resigning from the FMA after conduct review

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Infratil's shares going up following data centre deal

The Huddle: Do we agree with the new NZ citizenship test?

Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The BSA sealed its own fate

Chris Smith: CMC Markets managing director on ASB launching their own Sharesies-style app

Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the new NZ citizenship test to be launched for migrants

Dr Helen Beattie: Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa managing director on keeping native wildlife safe from pet cats

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on whether unemployment is set to get worse again

Paul Goldsmith: Media and Communications Minister on the Government scrapping the Broadcasting Standards Authority

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government axing the Broadcasting Standards Authority

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US working to keep their ceasefire with Iran going

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kanaloa Rugby reportedly expressing interest in saving Moana Pasifika

Sheridan Eketone: Parenting Place coach on the launch of a new online course to help parents navigate social media

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the growing speculation over Keir Starmer's future as Labour leader

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia's Reserve Bank lifting the OCR to 4.35 percent

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether farmers need to keep staffing levels up

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: ACT's proposal for pharmacists isn't radical, it's common sense

The Huddle: Do we agree with ACT's plan for pharmacists?

Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank bracing for a tougher economic climate

Bruce Kendall: Howick Local Board Chair on the dirt bike riders causing havoc in East Auckland

Michael Wilson: Primary Sports Canterbury sports director on Canterbury schools establishing the 'fun-run'

David Seymour: ACT leader on the party's plan to get pharmacists to take on more medical services

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the Government's plan to fast-track regional council reform

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government issuing local councils an ultimatum

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the suspect accused of the Alice Springs murder being remanded

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Don Tricker returning to NZ Rugby

Madi Keay: Kidney Health NZ general manager on the state of dialysis services around New Zealand

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the hantavirus outbreak that was discovered on an Atlantic cruise ship

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the possible US-Iran negotiations

Erica Stanford: Education Minister clarifies concerns raised over draft curriculum

The Huddle: Is there a gender issue in politics?

Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is being a 'strong woman' really such a problem?

Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the Cook Strait ferry costs blowing out

Darren Powell: Auckland University Associate Health Education Professor on the backlash to the new draft curriculums

Melodie Robinson: TVNZ Head of Sports and Events on the new all-tournament pass for the upcoming FIFA World Cup

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on Treasury's warning on Cook Strait ferry project

John Battersby: Massey University Defence and Security expert on Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' plan for the Strait of Hormuz

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon signing a new fuel deal with Singapore

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on One Nation seeing more support in new poll

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC's weekend victory over Melbourne City

Eugene Bareman: Walk Without Fear Charitable Trust chair on the group's plan to roll out anti-violence programmes for schools

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's the real issue impacting local councils

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on an extra $1bn physical cash in Kiwi wallets

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's a matter of time before we head to the Strait

Tony Kemp: Former Warriors Coach shares worries over Papua New Guinea's involvement in NRL

Jason Paris: One New Zealand Chief Executive explains widespread internet outage

Antonia Watson: ANZ Chief Executive discusses economic uncertainty as Middle East war continues

Ron Mark: Former Defence Minister says there's too much uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz

Prof. Pamela Snow: Australian Language expert praises NZ's literacy teaching

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Israel condemning stabbing attack on two Jewish men

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta reporting their earnings

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Halter offering high-tech help to farmers

The Huddle: Is this coalition saga just Winston being Winston?

Tim Robinson: NorthChamber chair on the proposed $4.50 Northland Expressway toll

Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026

Sam Leason: activist on the Kiwi activists caught up in IDF interception of flotilla bound for Gaza

Jo Robertson: therapist on the rise in Gen Z utilising AI to get them through relational conflicts

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the Reserve Bank disclosing individual Monetary Policy Committee members’ views on OCR decisions

Helen Clark: former Prime Minister on the coalition disagreements between National and NZ First

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on TVNZ's political editor Maiki Sherman being suspended for 5 days

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Royal Commission into the deadly Bondi Beach shooting

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Saudi Arabia pulling funding from LIV Golf

Michael O'Neill: Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association ahead of meeting to discuss Mt Maunganui's future

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on King Charles defending NATO in address to US

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether we should be concerned about insurance going up

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the stock market turning around in April

The Huddle: What do we think of TVNZ's conduct in the Maiki Sherman saga?

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: TVNZ crossed a line with their handling of Maiki Sherman

Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026

Simon Court: ACT MP on Ngāi Tahu calling for Central Otago gold mine to be scrapped

Kim Dwyer: homeowner who almost lost her house on the liquidator mix-up incident

James Hollings: Massey University Journalism Programme Leader on the media response to the Maiki Sherman story

Hayden Eastmond-Mein: NZ Drug Foundation spokesperson on the Government's planned crackdown on nangs

Gordon Robison: Middle East journalist on the United Arab Emirates leaving oil cartel OPEC

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis condemning Shane Jones' 'butter chicken tsunami' comment

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on King Charles' speech at the White House State Dinner

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the Crusaders' showdown against the Hurricanes in Wellington

Michael Johnston: NZI Senior Research Fellow on the calls to teach more students trades as part of secondary learning overhaul

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles and Queen Camilla beginning their visit with Donald Trump

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia and New Zealand looking to lift rates amid ongoing fuel crisis

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the India FTA means for Kiwi farmers

Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower on payments to Kiwifruit growers being cut for February due to quality issues

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Until you deal with inflation, you probably don’t want to be a tree

Simon Wallace: We weren't consulted about the green list

Julien Leys: At this stage we don't have anyone locally to do these roles