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In the last 6 months, we have seen the biggest drop in house prices since RIEZ records began in the early 1990's. The median price in New Zealand has decreased by nearly 10 percent, with Wellington in particular experiencing a 22 percent price decrease. REIZ Chief Executive Jen Baird is with us to explain what's going on with the current property market, and how societal factors are lowering price...

Australian universities have become so desperate to secure student enrolments, they've been admitting high school kids before they've sat their final exams.  Professor of Higher Education policy at Australian University, Andrew Norton, is here with us to explain why that's so detrimental to schools and students alike. Students are misbehaving and slacking off, which sets a dangerous precedent for...

Frances Tipene, of New Zealand reality show 'The Casketeers' fame, is headed to London for Queen Elizabeth II's upcoming funeral. The funeral director famously wrote an open letter to King Charles, offering his services for the upcoming service. Frances Tipene appreciates the opportunity to get amongst the event and 'bask in the small, little moment'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Christchurch City Council has recently decided to vote against the Government's new housing intensification plans. The Council voted against changing their current planning rules, as opposed to letting the Government have free reign over house restructuring.  According to City Councillor Sam MacDonald, "This is another one where we've had very limited local input, so I think it's symbolic in a cer...

Annual food prices have risen at the fastest rate in 13 years - 8.3 per cent over the last year. That's largely driven by fruit and vegetables increasing by 15 per cent year on year. Chris Quin, the managing director at Foodstuffs NZ is with us now to explain. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the first day of the Covid-19 Protection Framework being over, and Parliament had their first mask-free session in recent memory. Political editor Barry Soper was in attendance and observed that people were still cautious and feeling the need to enforce distancing rules.  It was also observed that Jacinda Ardern was pleased that our nation's hard work had paid off, and that we could ea...

As Queen Elizabeth II was also Australia's head of state, the nation now gets the honour of handpicking some guests for the late ruler's upcoming funeral. Australian correspondent Murray Olds is here to talk us through the people who've been chosen, including former Australians of the Year and local heroes.  The bigger names in the guest list include horse trainer Chris Waller, tennis star Dylan A...

D'arcy Waldergrave is here with us to talk about the upcoming ASB Classic tournament- and speculate about who else might be signed on! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the conclusion of the 2022 US Open, the world no.2 in men's tennis, Casper Ruud is coming to New Zealand. Casper Ruud is set to play in the upcoming ASB Classic tournament, joining the lineup of previously confirmed tennis stars. ASB Classic tournament director, Nicolas Lamperin is here with us today to talk us through this exciting new addition to the event. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudi...

From midnight tonight, mask requirements end -- except in health and aged care. Government vaccine mandates end in two weeks -- with the decision now solely up to workplaces. Australasian College of Emergency Medicine's John Bonning says the rules have served their purpose -- and we need to move on. He says there's no word yet on whether Te Whatu Ora Health NZ will still mandate the vaccine for ho...

Little joy in the hospitality sector over news of a one-off public holiday. New Zealand will mark Queen Elizabeth the Second's death with a public holiday and state memorial service on Monday, September 26. Business New Zealand and the Act Party aren't in favour. Auckland restaurant Vivace owner, Mandy Lusk, says she's already losing bookings for that weekend, with people planning to go away. She...

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to remember Queen Elizabeth II. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has spoken highly of New Zealand's new head of state. King Charles The Third has now taken over Sovereignty, following the death of Queen Elizabeth The Second earlier today. Her Majesty passed away aged 96 at Balmoral Castle, surrounded by family. Jacinda Ardern told Heather du Plessis-Allan says like his mother, King Charles has a real affinity with New Zealand. She says during...

The Queen continues to be remembered by New Zealanders who knew her. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sang happy birthday to the Queen at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and met Her Majesty. She told Heather du Plessis Allan it's extraordinary the Queen had welcomed new Prime Minister Liz Truss just days before. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain has entered an official mourning period following the death of the Queen. After her coffin returns to London, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral. TVNZ Europe Correspondent Mei Heron told Heather du Plessis Allan there will still crowds outside Buckingham Palace when she left at 1am local time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

It’s almost unbelievable today that we only saw Queen Elizabeth II two and half days ago. Two days before she passed away, she was working.  She was greeting the UK’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss in her tartan skirt and light blue cardy in front of the fire at Balmoral.  Clearly, she was frail.  She had her cane and for the first time in her reign, she didn’t’ go to London to meet the new PM; the...

Queen Elizabeth II had a strong connection to New Zealand throughout her reign. She visited New Zealand ten times, the last being in 2002 as part of her Golden Gubilee celebrations. There has been 96 gun salute on Wellington's waterfront this evening; one for every year of her life. Dr. Sean Palmer, chair of Monarchy NZ joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

An outpouring of global tributes are flowing for the Queen, as Britons wake up to their first full day of mourning following the Monarch's death earlier today. Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state at Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral, which is expected to be in less than two weeks. King Charles III is expected to make his first televised speech as King tomorrow morning our ti...

Economist Bernard Hickey shared that the current economy was doing better than anticipated. According to Jamie Mackay, host of The Country, Bernard Hickey said that the worst was behind us, and backed that up with oil prices lowering and inflation from Covid and the Russia-Ukraine war lowering. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is set to lift the current ban on fracking, and share her plans to improve energy in the UK. As the UK is undergoing an energy crisis, Liz Truss's second session on Downing Street is focused around her strategy to improve the current situation. UK Correspondent Enda Brady has more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An important aspect of the summer holiday experience, baches could be getting more expensive in the next few months. Bachcare’s Nick Peirce says that prices could be going up because of a rise in international bookings. Thanks to this being the first summer with open borders in a while, more people have the option to book. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out, our Kiwisavers could be a whole lot bigger if it wasn't for Robert Muldoon. In 1975, Muldoon abolished the 37 week old superannuation scheme, but that's since been described as the worst decision ever made by a New Zealand government. NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann is with us to explain here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says China's expansion in the Pacific is more nuanced that what people are saying. He also says we need to maintain our relationship with our biggest trade partner and be cautious with our words. “If you take the perspective of the Americans, and frankly, many people around the world, they say that China is emerging as a superpower. It’s going to use all this wea...

Iconic Auckland food truck, The White Lady, has been given a 12 month license extension. Their operating license was set to expire on September 30 th , 2022, 3 weeks from now, before the council granted them an extension. Max Washer, co-owner and chief burger flipper is relieved, grateful, and over the moon that the council has given The White Lady another chance to commit to improving the city in...

Following Jayden Meyer’s controversial nine month sentence for raping four teenage girls, protests have been organised. Ruth Money, advocate for victims of crime, is here to discuss the sentence. “Serious crime should be dealt with at a much higher level of denouncement, accountability, deterrents, and sentencing than it currently is, whether the offender is young or not.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystu...