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Prosecutors are debating whether to send former NRL star Jarryd Hayne to his fourth trial. Hayne spent a year behind bars after being convicted of sexual assault - and these convictions have since been quashed. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely a fourth trial hill happen, as Hayne is eligible for parole next May. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

The Black Caps' chances of progressing to the Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup are all-but over. Coming off a first-up drubbing by Afghanistan, New Zealand have gone down by 13 runs to the West Indies in Trinidad. They've only been able to muster 136 for 9 - in pursuit of 150 to win. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the loss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The Retirement Commissioner has released a list of proposed changes to improve the KiwiSaver scheme. The list suggested the default rate for KiwiSaver contributions needs to rise to 4 percent, with employers being required to match that level. However, the Commission disagreed that KiwiSaver should be compulsory. Retirement Commission policy lead Dr Michelle Reyers says 90 percent of wage and sala...

New figures showed the UK economy experienced no growth in April. The region's GDP was flat for an entire month, off the back of a 0.4 percent bump in March. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this dip will be a problem for the Conservative Party ahead of the election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An optimistic update from Tower Insurance, as the company increased its profit expectations. This is the third projected profit upgrade for the company - a significant turnaround following a chaotic 2024. Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explains how the company's new strategic direction helped boost these numbers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The top brass at the country’s banks, as well as their regulators, are due to be publicly questioned by politicians about the level of competition in the banking sector. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has asked Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee to lead an inquiry into competition in the banking sector. The inquiry will draw on the draft findings of the Commerce Commission’s big market...

An update concerning the proposed lobbying crackdown has been met with disappointment from transparency advocates. The Ministry of Justice revealed a new code of conduct co-written by lobbyists - featuring significant changes to the original document. Transparency International CEO Julie Haggie says the new code isn't worth the paper it's printed on. "Just about every single element of actual cond...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 June 2024, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers tells Heather just what the farmers want from the banking inquiry now that the government has expanded its scope to include rural banking. Lawyer Michael Bradley talks to Heather about Jarryd Hayne's rape conviction getting overturned Sociologist Paul Spoonley on how much lo...

Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Leggett from Infrastructure New Zealand and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New figures from Stats NZ show more than 130,000 people left in the year to April, 81,200 of which were Kiwi citizens - the highest on record. How can we turn this around? What's driving the nation's skilled worke...

The sky's the limit for aspiring pilots, as Air New Zealand launches their Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship scheme. The program is open to applications - and will fast-track the journey from becoming a commercial pilot from 24-36 months to approximately 14 months. The airline's Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer, Captain David Morgan, says it's important they future-proof their pilot ranks. "...

Health NZ is standing by its processes, despite upset over staff having to pay back money received in error. The Nurses' Union is raising concerns over the pay back request, as Health NZ still owes workers $2 billion in under payments. HNZ Chief People Officer Andrew Slater says at any one time, only about one million in errors is being chased across a $10 billion pay roll. "This is just us making...

Prosecutors are considering a fourth trial after a former Australian NRL star's rape convictions have been quashed again. Jarryd Hayne has been released on bail, after spending a year behind bars for being convicted of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent last April. The verdict has been overturned on the basis that the judge didn't allow further cross-examination on the complainant. A...

The police helicopter and checkpoints are being used in Marokopa in the search for Tom Phillips and his three children. Police announced an $80,000 reward yesterday - and say they've had an increase in emails, calls and visits since. Waikato Herald reporter Maryana Garcia says police are stopping cars going in and out of the town and the chopper has been up all day. "The chopper's been flying over...

Look, I have got the point where I personally think St John ambulance service is so broken that I'm not sure I would rely on it in an emergency anymore. Today, the union representing the ambulance workers has announced it’s launching industrial action - indefinitely. It says St John first said there was no money for pay increases - then did make a pay increase offer, but it wasn't good enough. So...

Rural communities are elated to see their repeated concerns being heard. The Finance Minister has asked the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production Committees to lead a joint inquiry into rural banking. Federated Farmers says rural New Zealanders are facing huge financial pressures - worsened by unfair interest rates. Spokesperson Richard McIntyre says it's causing farmers to sell up. "It's...

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has asked the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production Committees to lead a joint inquiry into banking. The investigation will be primarily focused on rural banking, and submissions from banks and chairpersons and chief executives will be expected. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this means for the wider rural sector. LISTEN ABOVE S...

The son of President Joe Biden has been found guilty in another new US legal first. Hunter Biden was found guilty of three offences - for lying about illegal drug use when buying and keeping a gun in 2018. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the younger Biden's verdict has opened discussions about Biden's chances at the presidency. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps coach Gary Stead's hinted at tweaks - rather than wholesale changes - to their team for tomorrow's must-win T20 World Cup clash with the West Indies. New Zealand were rolled for 75 - their fourth lowest total in the format - during an 84-run drubbing by Afghanistan in their tournament opener. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the issue further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l...

There's a big worry at the number of skilled New Zealanders flowing out of the country. Latest figures from Stats NZ show more than 130,000 people left in the year to April - the highest on record. A record 81,200 New Zealand citizens made up majority of the departures. Massey University Sociologist Paul Spoonley says we're losing a lot of talented people - mainly young, recently graduated Kiwis....

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced some scorn from leaders and the public over his actions at the D-day commemorations. Several world leaders and surviving veterans gathered for the event's 80th anniversary, and Sunak drew ire by leaving early. UK correspondent Enda Brady says voters won't forgive this. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's move to scrap agriculture from the Emissions Trading Scheme has been welcomed by rural leaders. The newly-scrapped scheme would see farmers charged for additional emissions units used above their allotted allowance by 2025. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the Government needed to focus on 'practical tools' that wouldn't reduce production or exports for Kiwi farmers. Federate...

The Government has has used the launch of a new build-to-rent facility in Auckland to announce new rules for the Overseas Investment Act. More money will be directed towards build-to-rent developments - and foreign investors will have a streamlined pathway to acquire land for said developments. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says this move will likely add to the nation's housing supply...

It's a big week for the rural community, as crowds flock to Waikato for Fieldays 2024. From June 12 to 15, people will gather at Mystery Creek for the 56th running of the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. The Country host is predicting a 'subdued' mood from attendees ahead of this year's event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader Chris Hipkins has overtaken the Prime Minister on net favourability, as support dropped for the coalition. A Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll had Chris Luxon tumbling 13 points to negative five percent, with Hipkins up 4 points to three percent. Both ACT and New Zealand First leaders have also seen a drop, with David Seymour down 11 points and Winston Peters down 14 points. ZB senior...

​On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 June 2024, Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley gives an update on his homicide investigation following the death of a Te Kuiti baby. The Climate Change Minister tells Heather why farmers shouldn't be paying for their emissions and will definitely be excluded from the Emissions Trading Scheme. The Commerce Commission has rev...