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It's a race against time as rescuers search for the missing Titan submersible. The exact whereabouts of the submersible and the condition of the five crew members is still unknown- and oxygen is hours away from running out. UK correspondent Enda Brady says even if they pinpoint the exact location of the submersible, it's still 4 kilometres deep in the ocean. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/liste...

Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett and Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The hunt continues for the submersible missing in the Atlantic Ocean since Sunday. Oxygen supply is running low and it's estimated to run out in a matter of hours. This event has divided the world- is this a tragedy, or did...

The unwinding of Covid-19 is still having an impact on the business sector. Investors have noticed companies have benefitted from the impacts of lockdowns and spikes- and some of their growth is unwinding. Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager Sam Dickie says retailers that worked a spike in demand during lockdowns into their prices are feeling the 'sting in the tail'. "A good example of that is t...

At least 18 Kiwis are set to compete in the four-day 2023 Golden Shears World   Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Scotland. The championships will feature competitors from 29 countries, in an event that attracts over 100,000 people through the Ingliston gates each day. The Country's Jamie Mackay says these championships draw in big crowds- and are expected to bring more people to Masterto...

Lower-than-expected tax revenue is causing the Crown accounts to dip further down. The IRD reportedly received $69 million in the previous tax year, sparking concerns about interest limitations. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says it's currently unknown why the Government brought in less tax revenue, but $69 million is relatively small in the grand scheme. LISTEN ABOVE   See...

A major boost for the Crusaders, with Sam Whitelock cleared to play one last game for the franchise. Whitelock has been battling an Achilles injury and has missed the last two weeks. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave says both Super Rugby finalists are approaching the match from very different angles. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says Michael Wood's failure to declare shareholdings was a 'blind spot'. Hipkins addressed the media earlier today, stating he hadn't spoken to Wood since yesterday, and intended to give him some space. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Michael Wood's multiple failures to disclose shareholdings that had a conflict of interest fell into the 'blind spot'...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may need to modify the controversial Voice to Parliament referendum. The Australian senate passed legislation to hold the referendum after months of parliamentary procedures, and Australians will be expected to vote later this year. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese needs to get more people on his side, as the vote is underperforming in t...

There are calls for Auckland Light Rail to be thrown on the scrap heap with Michael Wood. Following his exit from Cabinet yesterday, demand is growing for Wood's pet project to follow suit. The project is expected to cost between $7.3 billion and $29.2 billion, however Wood doubted it would reach the upper limit of this range. Public Transport Users Association national coordinator Jon Reeves says...

Potential for a begging ban in Rotorua. The regional Council is considering developing a bylaw to tackle the 'emerging issue' after public concern over problems, including intimidation of elderly people. Local McDonald's owner Rob Parry has joined his voice to the calls, saying begging is a growing problem for his business. "The begging has got worse, there's no denying that. Although it's pretty...

An Australian vegan activist claims a Perth eatery's ban on vegans is discrimination. Fyre Restaurant has announced on social media it's banning all vegans - for mental health reasons. The beef kicked off after an unnamed customer complained at being charged $32 for a bowl of vegetables, after calling ahead to request a vegan meal. Advocate Tash Peterson says the customer's complaint was reasonabl...

National agrees parents need to be held accountable for their children's crimes. A group of small business owners presented petitions to Parliament yesterday, calling for tougher laws and harsher punishments. It includes consequences for parents whose children do ram-raids and smash and grabs. National's police spokesman Mark Mitchell says parents should be offered help to better care for their fa...

Time is running out for the US Coastguard to find the missing Titan submersible. The vessel went missing in the Atlantic Ocean four days ago, with five on board. It's estimated their oxygen will run out about 11pm. Searchers are concentrating on an area where knocking was heard underwater. Former Australian Navy Submarine Commander Frank Owen says that's hopeful because it's emergency protocol to...

Kiwi winter Olympian and biathlon junior world champion Campbell Wright is set to compete under a new flag moving forward. Wright already holds American citizenship and will officially switch competitive allegiances to the US team from July 1. He explained he was making the switch overseas because he was prioritising his athletic career over national pride. "At the end of the day, I want to be the...

This missing submersible has just brought out the best and the worst in people, hasn’t it?   The best- because look at how much we care.  These are five people we don’t know and probably will never meet , and yet we around the world are obsessed with the search for them, hoping they get found in time . With countless messages posted on social media saying things like ‘praying for them’  and so on....

The company behind the missing 'Titan' submersible was repeatedly warned about safety problems with the venture. David Lochridge, OceanGate’s former director of marine operations wrote a critical report claiming passengers could be endangered if the vessel reached extreme depths. According to court documents, Lochridge was sacked for raising these safety concerns. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says...

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Former Minister Michael Wood has resigned from all portfolios - after revelations he not only held Auckland Airport shares, but his family trust also has shares in Chorus, Spark and National Australia Bank. Can...

The Future for Local Government Review warns a 'radical overhaul' is needed to better serve the country.  The report suggests lowering the council voting age to 16, introducing transferable votes, and an annual transfer of around $1 billion dollars a year from central to local Government. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says central Government currently collects 90 percent of taxes- and...

Fletcher Building have downgraded their profit forecast, citing a slowing market and extreme weather. The building and construction company lowered their forecasted operating profit to $800 million, down from February's $855 million. Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Frances Sweetman says this figure looks like a material downgrade, but it's not as negative as it suggests. "Management has...

The Government confirmed they have no plans to inject capital into Kiwibank to make it more competitive with the bigger banks. The Commerce Commission is set to investigate banking sector competition and barriers new market competitors face. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the Government, as the owners of Kiwibank, will need to inject more to meet regulatory requirements...

Australia have won the opening Ashes cricket test by two wickets over England at Edgbaston. The visitors won by two wickets, chasing down 281. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains this victory further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Minister Michael Wood has resigned from Cabinet today, after further revelations of trust shares that clashed with his portfolios. It's emerged that Wood not only held Auckland Airport shares, but his trust also had shares in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Michael Wood was obviously dishonest, especially when factoring in th...

A noted child welfare advocate feels more allegations will come out of Oranga Tamariki. Two staff members at the organisation have been stood down for alleged sexual behaviour with young people over the past year, with two investigations launched. Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush will conduct a review into the residences. Child welfare advocate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait is unsurprised by these all...

Employers are concerned that this crop of young workers lack literacy, numeracy and communications skills. Young employees reportedly have to be taught how to write appropriate work emails and other practical skills neglected in the classroom environment. Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says several young workers are missing key 'soft skills', including reliability, communication, init...

Sonar picked up underwater banging in the North Atlantic Ocean during searches for a missing submersible with five people on board. It comes amid a multinational race against time to find the sub before their oxygen runs out. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the banging noises happening every 30 minutes are giving recue teams hope that the submersible will be found. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystud...