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NATO could expand even further, as the war in Ukraine rages on. Finland became the 31st member of NATO this week, after previously being not keen on the idea. Otago University International Relations professor, Robert Patman, says Ukraine criticised the UN for failing to prevent the war. He says in a power vacuum left by the UN, more nations could sign on to the international military alliance. He...

A claim Chris Hipkins' re-election efforts are being derailed by staff misconduct. At a speech at her partner Marni Dunlop's farewell from RNZ, Kiri Allan criticised the company's treatment of Maori staff. It follows the sacking of Stuart Nash from his ministerial roles after he shared private Cabinet information with donors. Former United Future leader, and political commentator Peter Dunne says...

This week on OneRoof, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explained what this week's historic OCR hike will do to property prices. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, NZ Gardner editor Jo McCarroll and current affairs journalist Mark Crysell talked about all things Easter and the impact of Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcom Knight joined Smart Money to chat about whether it's better pick your own investments or leave someone else to do that through managed funds. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Prime Minister and Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says increasing benefits doesn't create a culture of welfare dependency. Nearly 1.4 million people were affected when the minimum wage, benefits, student allowances and superannuation all rose yesterday. The minimum wage is now $22.70 an hour, while 8,000 community nurses will have rise of up to 15 percent. Ms Sepuloni says a la...

Celebrity chef Ganesh Raj joined The Weekend Collective today and we're asking him about the best meal to cook on date night! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by  Carmel   Sepuloni who talks to us about the minimum wage increases, plus Scott Opticon  informs us on how Donald Trump came to be indicted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis joined the Weekend Collective to talk about teaching kids the value of mindfulness in this day and age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Alexander joined the Weekend Collective and talked about how the US banking crisis will affect New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Niva Retimanu and Kaitlin Ruddock and talking everything from Stuart Nash, Donald Trump, and Tim's antics posing nude for a calendar.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Beveridge was joined by Amanda Morrall to chat about w hen should you retire – France   are arguing over it going up to 64 and Generation X have no idea when they will. So when will you? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health coach Kent Johns joined The Weekend Collective to talk about staying active while struggling with depression- and answers the age-old question of whether exercise can help. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ First's Winston Peters has outlined several pitches to prospective voters- and issued a warning in his State of the Nation address. Winston Peters proposed more funding for frontline agencies, mandatory prison sentences for people who assault first responders and promised to strip Te Reo names from Government departments. Peters also warned his audience that a “conniving, cultural cabal” aimed...

A positive reaction to National's new education's proposal. Chris Luxon says parents and some teachers are excited by the party's plan to teach at least an hour a day of learning in reading, writing and maths. The plan also includes standardised tests, twice a year, from years three to eight. Luxon says the new plan will be clearer about what to teach, and when and where. He says they want the tea...

Parenting expert Dorothy Waide joined The Weekend Collective to discuss educating your children and how involved parents should get. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp joined The Weekend Collective to answer some questions about project management- Should you leave it to a builder or project manage yourself?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frances Cook, host of the 'Cooking the Books' podcast, joined Tim Beveridge for The Panel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Defence Minister has had to defend the country's purchase of US nuclear-powered submarines. Richard Marles told the ABC once their flag's flying on the three subs in the early 2030s, they'll be under complete control of the Australian government. Australia will also be working with the US and UK to develop more submarines in future. The announcement's sparked an angry reaction from Chi...

Today on Smart Money, Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly joined the show to chat about what's happening with the central banks, and what a lower official interest rate means for capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens are reminding us climate action needs to go alongside social justice action. The Green Party has today put out a stark warning to other parties to not show up to the negotiation table without strong climate policies. Co-leader Marama Davidson says people who are struggling the most will be impacted the most by extreme weather. She says, for example, preparation messages for the Auckland...

This week on Politics Central, Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson weighed in on Chris Hipkins reprioritizing more climate-focused polices this week, and discussed today's State of the Planet address.  Professor of International Studies Robert Patman also joined the show to talk about Australia's purchase of three nuclear-powered submarines and whether this is a sign of the militarization of the...

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to discuss criticism and parenting- is it ever okay to criticise someone else's parenting style in public? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OneRoof property commentator Ashley Church joined The Weekend Collective to talk about the mood around the property investor market- and how the Reserve Bank makes or breaks it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, comedian and radio personality Dean Butler and NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joined The Weekend Collective to discuss the Stuart Nash situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.