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Signs food price inflation may be turning a corner and cooling down. Stats NZ data shows food prices are 8 percent higher for the year to September- but it's also the lowest since July 2022. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this inflation cooldown is to be expected after months of increased food prices. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure is mounting as Fletcher Building tries to work their way through an ongoing trading halt. The building company is trying to work out a possible solution in relation to plumbing failures occurring in Western Australia. Australian firm BGC says these issues with Fletcher subsidiary Iplex will cost the company over $1.8 billion to fix. BusinessDesk's Victoria Young says Fletcher has maintain...

Hipkins has claimed a National-led Government will set key Maori initiatives back extensively. The Prime Minister has hit out at the opposition, declaring National's Chris Luxon will reverse all 'By Maori for Maori' progress Labour has made. Hipkins also compared Luxon's approach to Don Brash's 'divisive' 2005 campaign. ZB political editor Jason Walls says Hipkins' allegations don't match National...

TOP leader Raf Manji says Labour and National have 'pulled back' from the Christchurch seat of Ilam, paving the way for him to get into Parliament. Labour's Ilam candidate Sarah Pallett has dismissed Manji's claims as 'rubbish', and claims Labour is still in it to win it. "We've been campaigning so hard, and it's a tiny bit insulting to my volunteers, who've really put in the hard yards and contin...

German sandal company Birkenstock experienced a disappointing debut after landing on the New York Stock exchange. The brand experienced a meteoric rise in popularity over the past decade, selling over 30 million pairs in 2022 alone. Birkenstock priced its initial public offering at $46 a share- but the share prices quickly fell 12.6 percent and closed at $40.20. Stake Chief Marketing Officer Bryan...

No emotion from a Christchurch man after he was convicted of murdering his childhood friend. David Benbow has been found guilty of murdering Michael McGrath in 2017. The murder charge was proven with no body, no murder weapon and no forensic evidence. The jury delivered its verdict, after deliberating for 18 hours over three days. The Herald's Sam Sherwood was in court and says McGrath's supporter...

Negotiations are underway for a humanitarian corridor in Gaza, ahead of Israel's ground offensive. The death toll on both Palestinian and Israeli sides is nearing 2500, with 338,000 in Gaza displaced. The UN is working with the US, Egypt and Israel on establishing a humanitarian corridor on Gaza's border with Egypt. Newshub Europe Correspondent Lisette Reymer says all sides are being forced to mak...

Eddie Jones is reportedly ditching the Wallabies to return to Japan. According to a Japanese sports newspaper, the former England coach and two-time Wallabies coach is heading back to the Brave Blossoms- eight years after leaving the same job. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says these claims are mostly speculation- and Eddie Jones hasn't confirmed anything. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li...

The New Zealand Breakers have voiced their support for Israel on social media. In a post on the team's Instagram account, the Breakers claimed they were 'deeply saddened' by the attacks in Israel by Hamas and that they stood with the people of Israel. This post has inspired discussion and sparked backlash- and Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave weighed in on the public reaction. LISTEN ABOVE     See o...

The question is being asked- should salaries be made public? Kiwi start-up company Tracksuit is doing just that, introducing pay transparency across its entire 51-person staff. People lead Christine van Hoffen says while it can be uncomfortable at first, it's had positive effects on the team. Employment expert Max Whitehead says pay transparency allows room for trouble. "It becomes this resentment...

The EU has warned Elon Musk that X is being used to spread 'disinformation' about Hamas' attack on Israel. EU industry chief Thierry Breton says Musk's platform has been used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation within the European Union. Musk responded by claiming X's company policy was that everything is open source and transparent. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the Digital Servi...

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union 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! Recent polls indicate National's popularity may have peaked and the gap between left and right blocs is narrowing. Both the new Newshub-Reid Research and One News Verian polls show National and ACT will nee...

Net migration has reached a new record high. Stats NZ says in the year to August, 110,000 more people moved to New Zealand than left. Arrivals reached an all-time high of 225,000, and migrant departures got to 115,000. Milford Asset Management's Frances Sweetman explains why this new wave of migrant workers are drawn to New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxes - and tax cuts - have turned into a political football this election. Changing income tax rates is high on the agendas of most political parties, with National and ACT promising adjustments and the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and TOP calling for progress. What would this mean for voters? NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny breaks down these proposed policies. LISTEN ABOVE   See o...

Roadworkers in Rotorua have been shot at with a BB gun, verbally abused and left traumatised in Rotorua, Waka Kotahi claims. Police have since issued a formal warning to one person after the incident, which took place at a detour point near the Utuhina Stream Bridge. Waka Kotahi's David Speirs says the bridge repairs have caused a spike in traffic delays during peak times, but there's no excuse fo...

The election is on a knife-edge, with the gap between the left and right blocs narrowing in tonight's latest political polls. Both the Newshub-Reid Research One News Verian polls show National and ACT need New Zealand First to govern. National has fallen more than four points according to Newshub - down to 34.5 percent - while Labour gains in both surveys, but remains in the 20s. National's financ...

The Police Association is sounding the alarm over a spike in mental health-related callouts. The reported figures are up 55 percent in the last 5 years, with 77,000 callouts per year connected to mental health issues. Police Association President Chris Cahill says police are unable to keep up with this level of demand- especially with cases that aren't linked to criminal offending. "Police are get...

A company is moving marketing to a new level by trying to use the power of everyday Kiwis. Social media business TheSalt is entering the New Zealand market by paying users to post about specific brands, including McDonald's and Netflix- paying a starting $50 per post. Co-Founder in New Zealand, Shayne Moore , says using genuine locals is a good marketing technique. "It's all about community and co...

Provincial areas in New Zealand are feeling the impacts as growing numbers of Kiwis jet off overseas. Stats NZ says in the year to August, 110,000 more people moved to New Zealand than left. Arrivals reached an all-time high of 225,000, with 115,000 migrant departures. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says migrants often move to the main cities- but New Zealanders are leaving from all ov...

A geopolitics expert says Israeli strategies for recovering hostages taken by Hamas could follow multiple avenues. Israel's death toll since the attack has climbed to more than 1000, and return fire on Gaza has killed more than 900. Democracy Project Analyst Geoffrey Miller says Israel is assembling a ground offensive, but it could take weeks to carry out. He says Israel could also pursue other op...

The White House has confirmed Hamas is holding at least 20 Americans hostage- and 14 have been killed. The death toll in Israel since the Palestinian military group's attack has surpassed 1000, and more than 900 have been killed in retaliatory strikes on Gaza. US President Joe Biden has reiterated unwavering support for Israel, comparing Hamas to Isis. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Biden is...

Dame Jacinda Ardern endorsed Labour in a Facebook livestream this morning. The former Prime Minister claimed a vote for Labour was the best way to guarantee further action on issues like climate change and child poverty. ZB political editor Jason Walls isn't convinced this move will sway all international voters over to Labour's side- as many haven't forgotten the party's Covid and MIQ debacle. LI...

The daughter-in-law of an elderly woman scammed out of $100,000 believes the bank should've picked it up. The Auckland victim was tricked into sending the money overseas to unlock an imaginary Covid subsidy payment. Kim Weston say her mother-in-law made 13 international money transfers in person at her local ASB. "She's been with the bank for 25 years, she'd never transferred any money before- may...

Hundreds of pro-Palestine supporters gathered to demonstrate outside the Israeli embassy in London. Three people were arrested during the protest, and police have assured Londoners that officers will have an enhanced presence to protect the public. UK correspondent Enda Brady says tension is running high between London's pro-Palestine and Jewish community as the conflict between Israel and Hamas i...

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Paddy Gower and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The Israel Institute of NZ and Jewish Council are calling on the Government here to deem Hamas a terrorist organisation, and follow other Western countries in their condemnation. Should our Government do more in support of Israel? Ch...