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Nicola Willis fronts following major cuts to public sector | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 4:44

The Minister of Finance talks to Ryan Bridge about the Government's plan to cut almost 9000 public servant jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Are you rich now?' - Wellington start-up sells for $24m | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 6:12

Factor co-founder Jessica Venning-Bryan says it's been great to reward the team after the sale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we bother with the Commonwealth Games? | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 7:05

Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir says the Commonwealth Games are not the Olympics, and they don't need to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Invercargill violent dating app attacks. Police warn further arrests likely | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 3:20

Newstalk ZB South Island neqws director, Claire Sherwood with the latest South Island headlines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ministry of Regulation swells to 93 staff, plus GDT latest, bond sell-off | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 3:14

Red tape-cutting ministry could have been cheaper as a Treasury unit; protein still supreme in GDT event: bonds tracking political and fiscal responses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The age of a Chat GPT government '- Political panel debate the public service cuts | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 5:54

Green Party co-leader Chöe Swarbrick and Act Leader David Seymour discuss the cuts to public service.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'A wrecking ball through services' | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 5:22

Duane Leo - PSA National Secretary - shares his thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public service cuts are no done deal | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 2:00

"The savings will be be banked, but there's no guarantee any of this will actually happen. That's for the election to decide." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Would you like some frog with that salad? Amphibian found in Woolworths lettuce | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 6:23

Daily panel discuss the top stories of the day, with Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson and political commentator, Lara Greaves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Public service cuts not 'mission impossible' | Wed 20 May 21.05.2026 3:08

The Employers and Manufacturers Association says a speech from a minister is a brutal way to find out about your job, but the job cuts can be achieved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'It's a common sense line'- Winston Peters sticks to his guns on BNZ buyback | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 6:28

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters won't call it a bottom line, but maintains a Government buy back of BNZ is a good idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Don't be a dick' - Are Kiwis embarrassing travellers | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 4:09

There have been two cases of Kiwis performing while travelling poorly recently. Here are some do's and don'ts when travelling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Simply made up' - Hipkins denies Labour blocked clean energy projects | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 8:02

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says National is 'desperate' in blaming them for blocking clean energy projects, and has called BNZ bickering 'farcical'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's new on the menu for Air NZ's premium travellers? | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 4:03

Lorna Riley joins Herald NOW to talk Josh Emett's Kiwiana menu, iconic arts and culture spots in London, and NZ's Great Walks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could NZ become the world's first all-electric country? | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 3:24

Energy expert Saul Griffith says New Zealand is probably the best placed in the world for ramping up overall elecricity use, thanks to renewable sources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hitched at 16 - Tyson Fury's daughter ties the knot | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 2:45

Senior Entertainment reporter, Jenni Mortimer with the latest headlines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk loses landmark court case against Open AI's Sam Altman | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 2:33

Is 16 too young to get married? | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 10:36

The Front Page podcast host, Chelsea Daniels and BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka, debate the top stories of the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How rugby boosted player numbers overnight | Tue 19 May 21.05.2026 4:11

Touch NZ & NZ Rugby join forces to make touch their official summer, non-contact game, but NZR CEO Steve Lancaster says it's not due to concussion fears.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global mine boss says North Waihi mine biodiversity impacts are net-positive | Mon 18 May 17.05.2026 3:11

OceanaGold CEO says the mine will generate "prosperity" for NZ for decades See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatal helicopter crash was a charter flight | Mon 18 May 17.05.2026 3:31

Newstalk ZB South Island news director Claire Sherwood joins the show with an update  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC brush off Adelaide protests | Mon 18 May 17.05.2026 2:38

Auckland FC Director of Football Terry McFlynn says it's great for football in New Zealand for his team, and the Phoenix women, to be in grand finals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACT would block any buy back of BNZ bank | Mon 18 May 17.05.2026 6:57

David Seymour joins the show to explain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we headed for stagflation? | Mon 18 May 17.05.2026 2:48

Garth Bray joins the show with a business update thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweden moves away from state welfare | Mon 18 May 17.05.2026 4:09

Swedish economist Claes Hemberg with more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.