In the Loop

On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree look over the announcements in this week's Budget and how they'll impact young Kiwis, with Newstalk ZB's Aaron Dahmen explaining some of the headline figures. Plus, a crash has sent shockwaves through crpyto investors, a stabbing at a school has sparked safety concerns, and the Government has faced criticism for deporting a gay woman to her homophobic home...

A West Auckland cop who recently left the force says gun violence is becoming the "norm" and some officers' anxiety is going "through the roof".  The former officer, who was only on the force for four years, joined Katie and Cheree to discuss why he left the force and the realities of life on the frontlines.  For more on the story Katie mentions in the episode, click here Follow Cheree @...

On this week's episode, Cheree and Katie discuss the news that Auckland could be seeing congestion charges, another supermarket chain putting a freeze on essential items, ads coming to Netflix, and did Britney Spears deserve backlash for her nude photos? And they dig into one of the strangest stories of the week that saw a father and son escape prosecution for attacking a burglar.  Follow Che...

Should Kiwi companies be reporting pay gap figures, criticisms of Kim K's crash diet and the latest from the Heard vs Depp case. It's been a jam-packed news week so strap yourself in and tune into Cheree and Katie giving you a rundown of everything you need to know. Also on today's episode a review into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at a top broadcasting school, plus the sad news o...

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's latest courtroom drama, Elon Musk puts his money where his mouth is and the latest on a recent spate of ram raids in Aotearoa. It's been a massive news week but don't worry In The Loop is here to unpack it all. In today's show Cheree and Katie delve Musk's agreement to acquire Twitter, explain this week in the Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp case, and go deep on youth crim...

On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree discuss some massive stories that slipped in during a short week. Firstly, Arise Church finds itself under the spotlight over allegations of emotional abuse aimed at volunteers. A big inflation announcement has put the cost of living crisis in new light. And MIQ may have ended, but the controversy over the program continues.  Then, a polyamorous couple...

On this week's episode, Cheree and Katie catch up on the country's Covid response, as we move down to the Orange traffic light setting - is it safe to head out again? And new data shows just how much of an impact inflation is having on your groceries. In international news, the situation in Ukraine shows no sign of easing, with New Zealand now contributing to the fight with troops in Europe. And a...

On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree break down the shocking news that Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. The news comes as the country extends the red light restrictions, and the World Health Organisation warns of a new variant of Omicron. In other news, another tertiary institution is facing push-back from students for letting a contentious student return to st...

On this week's episode, Cheree and Katie dissect revelations that Facebook paid a PR firm to spread negative stories about TikTok in a surprising social media battle. It's been a week loaded with tension, as Team New Zealand finally confirmed they are taking the America's Cup away from Auckland - sparking backlash around New Zealand - while the top Trending moment is of course Will Smith's shockin...

Zac Guildford's name has become as synonymous with scandal as it has with his World Cup winning run with the All Blacks. His most recent conviction saw him found guilty of defrauding a friend and his own grandfather. In the wake of his conviction, Katie went to meet Guildford to discuss his story and why a recent diagnosis has helped him change.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

On this week's episode, Katie is joined by new co-host Cheree Kinnear, who gets stuck in recounting her wild week dealing with the country's violent weather. The two also discuss the major changes to the country's Covid-19 response, and if dropping vaccine passes is the right move to make people feel safe. Also, the University of Auckland faces backlash after shocking revelations about a sexual as...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a condition that affects roughly one in 10 women, and those with a uterus, in Aotearoa. For this month's Deep Dive, Katie talks with Sophie Sager, a writer who has been open about her struggles to get a diagnosis for endometriosis and wants to draw more attention to the condition and the difficulties to get it taken seriously.  Follow Katie on Twitter @...

On this week's episode, Katie and Rosie discuss New Zealand's new legislation allowing the country to sanction Russia as their invasion of Ukraine continues; Australia's Prime Minister is under fire once again for his response to a natural disaster; and as New Zealand politicians argue over the cost of living, a new report reveals the true cost of the country's supermarket duopoly.  In Loopin...

In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie dive into a heavy week of news, starting with the shocking events in Wellington on Wednesday as Police finally brought the anti-mandate protest to an end - though protesters refused to go quietly. Then, New Zealand has connections with a horrifying, global case of child abuse, and a new report from the IPCC has more dire warnings for the planet. Then, for Lo...

In this month's In The Loop special Deep Dive episode, Katie and Rosie speak to two brave women about their very different experiences with eating disorders and speak to Eating Disorders New Zealand about how widespread the issue is. For more news, head to nzherald.co.nz You can follow Rosie Gordon @rosiejanegordon You can follow Katie Harris @katieharrisnz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie bring you the latest on the protest at Parliament as it enters its third - and most violent - week. 1 News reporter Kristin Hall details her experiences reporting from the front lines, including the scenes she's witnessed and the abuse being levelled at reporters. Economist Brad Olsen joins to detail the Reserve Bank's monetary policy announcement on Wednesd...

In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie are talking about the ongoing protest in Wellington, Prince Andrew's shock move to settle with a sexual assault accuser, and plans to register property managers. And Kim and Kanye are making news again, but is their a darker side to their latest social media drama? For Looping You In, the two take us to Ukraine to break down the background to the brewing con...

In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie discuss their experiences as Wellingtonians witnessing the anti-mandate protest that's unfolding outside Parliament and how it's making many in the city feel unsafe. It comes as politicians headed back to Parliament after the summer break, where conversion therapy was one of the major bills up for debate. In other news, a crime scene cleaning company was und...

In the Loop is back for 2022, in a big week for local news! Rosie and Katie catch-up on the biggest stories of the week, starting with the latest announcements around the reopening of the New Zealand border. Then they are joined by Interest.co.nz journalist Jenée Tibshraeny to discuss new OECD recommendations against using your KiwiSaver to buy your first home, and Newstalk ZB's Aaron Dahmen after...

For the final episode of In the Loop in 2021, Rosie and Katie look back at some of the year's biggest stories. NZME reporters Kurt Bayer, Jack Crossland, Felix Desmarais and Lydia Burgham join to discuss the fall of Kabul, the rise of the anti-vaxx movement in New Zealand, changes to birth certificates, and the Free Britney movement. Plus, they look back on a shocking terror attack in Auckland, a...

In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie look back on New Zealand's #MeToo movement with Sasha Borissenko, one of the journalists who broke the story around law firm Russell McVeagh's summer intern scandal, as a disciplinary panel decides what penalty the man behind the misconduct should face. In other news, Newshub reporter Patrick Gower chats about his expose of a Christchurch doctor caught handi...

In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie dig into the Omicron Covid-19 variant that is rapidly spreading around the world. Professor Des Gorman explains what we know so far, before former Prime Minister Helen Clark - who is co-chairing a panel into the global response to the pandemic - discusses how vaccine inequality and loose restrictions are allowing more variants to spread. Then, we look at the...

The original plan for this week's episode of In the Loop was thrown out the window when former National Party leader Judith Collins sent a bombshell email late on Wednesday night, demoting her rumoured leadership challenger Simon Bridges over historical allegations of inappropriate comments. Less than 24 hours later, it was Collins that found herself demoted, losing her leadership of the party as...

In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie talk with journalists Jason Walls, Jessica Mutch McKay and Lois Turei about the increase in abuse and vitriol directed towards the media as vaccine mandates and Covid restrictions drag on. They also touch on impending freedom for Aucklanders, new struggles for first-home buyers, and new developments at Pike River. And finally, the two discuss the latest stor...

In today's episode, Rosie and Katie are joined by Mongrel Mob Kingdom's Wahine Toa branch leader Paula Ormsby to discuss how gang members are pushing to get their community vaccinated amidst public backlash. They also discuss the shocking death of Connor Whitehead in Christchurch, the anti-vax protest that descended on Parliament, and the Astroworld concert tragedy in the US. See omnystudio.com/li...