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A British Airways pilot was sacked from his job after allegedly snorting cocaine before he was due to fly a plane back to London. An air hostess raised the alarm after the pilot, Mike Beaton, texted her to brag about his night of partying. UK correspondent says the air hostess clearly felt the need to alert authorities about possible risks to the p…

The UN has slapped down the UK for seeking changes to the UN’s Refugee Convention. Home Secretary Suella Braverman says fearing discrimination for being gay or a woman should not be enough to qualify for international refugee protection. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Braverman is being accused of 'dog-whistle politics', as several nations have c…

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Luxon and Hipkins went head to head in their second leaders debate last night - who do you think won? Do you think debates convince any voters or are they for entertainment only? Winston Peters …

The Wellington protest has wrapped up peacefully. Around 2000 people marched from Civic Square to Parliament today as part of Brian Tamaki's Freedom and Rights Coalition demonstration. Police say 100 officers were on duty, with no reported issues. Roads around Parliament had been shut off due to the protest, with office workers warned to work from …

ASB's latest rural report warns New Zealand's farming community is set to keep having their resilience tested. The report says farmers are in for another challenging 12-18 months, as commodity prices drop and China's economic downturn carries risks for several Kiwi rural sectors. The Country's Jamie Mackay says New Zealand's dairy, lamb and forestr…

The uptick in strikes across the world has generated awareness about the impact of organised labour. This week has been a big one for unions, after the Writers Guild of America reached a deal with entertainment studios to bring an end to the Hollywood writers' strike. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains why more workers are coming together to add…

Westpac has hiked their mortgage rates up again, joining Kiwibank and BNZ. From tomorrow, Westpac is lifting its standard rates for its two-year and four-year mortgages to 7.59 percent and 7.19 per cent respectively, up 10 basis points. The 18-month and five-year standard home loan rates have been bumped up 14bp to 7.69 percent and 6.99 percent res…

A parliamentary committee is investigating the Australian Government's decision to block extra Qatar Airways flights. The committee aims to compel Transport Minister Catherine King to give evidence, and chair Bridget McKenzie has threatened jail time if former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce doesn't appear. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it has em…

Winston Peters could be the one benefiting most from Labour and National's coalition squabbles. In last night's Leaders Debate, Labour's Chris Hipkins dug into National's Chris Luxon over his plans to work with New Zealand First, if needed. Newstalk ZB Editor Jason Walls says the more Peters is discussed, the more his vote share will increase. He s…

Damian McKenzie will come off the All Blacks bench for the first time this year as coach Ian Foster moulds his side to play Italy on Saturday morning. The run-on team is close to full strength, especially with the returns of Shannon Frizell and Jordie Barrett from injury. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what we can expect from this World…

Campaigners for one of the nation's deadliest cancers feel like their cause is being ignored this election. At last night's debate, Luxon and Hipkins both promised to lower the age for free bowel cancer screenings going forward. Prostate Cancer Foundation President Danny Bedingfield says the Government has show it cares about people's lives- but th…

From Saturday, a Kiwi breakfast staple will be removed from The Warehouse's cereal aisle. Sanitarium is no longer providing Weet-Bix products to any Warehouse stores, citing 'supply constraints'. The Warehouse headed straight to the Commerce Commission for a solution- after they discovered they were the only retailer affected. Chief Product Officer…

Auckland restaurant The Grove has been named the 11th best fine dining eatery in the world, according to Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor's list measures traveller ratings and reviews- and only the most favourably ranked restaurants make the cut. Co-owner Michael Dearth says this is amazing news, following years of uncertainty for Kiwi businesses after the…

Waka Kotahi has given e-scooters another legal exemption for five years. It allows them to be used without being classified as motor vehicles- meaning no need to meet vehicle standards, be registered, or have number plates. Riders don't need driver's licenses and they can be used on footpaths. Living Streets President Tim Jones says he's gutted. "W…

The cyclone clean-up in Hawkes Bay has been given a cash injection, but officials say it's not enough. The Government's announced another $10 million in funding for the region, on top of the $130 million already given. After the cyclone, local officials told the Government it's going to be a $200 million dollar job, at least. Hawkes Bay Regional Co…

The Property Investors Federation welcomes ACT's proposed housing policy changes- but tenant advocacy groups are sceptical. The plan includes reinstating mortgage interest deductibility, abolishing the bright-line test and allowing no fault evictions. Federation President Sue Harrison says these changes will make it easier for landlords and tenants…

I don’t quite know how we’re back here, but we are- Winston's back in Government, isn’t he? I think all the signs now point to the fact that National can’t do it without him. The Herald’s Poll of Polls says National and ACT have a 40 percent chance of forming Government alone. With Winston, it’s a 99.7 percent chance. The big donors are backing him…

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Taxpayers have footed a legal aid bill of almost $900,000 for the defence of the Mama Hooch rapists. They have already said they will appeal, so the figure is set to r…

Employment confidence is declining, with workers claiming it's gotten harder to find jobs. The Westpac McDermott Miller employment confidence index fell in the September quarter. Economists also warn unemployment is likely to rise for the rest of the year. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says the company's advice line is seeing a wave of inquiri…

The property market roared to life in August, according to new data. The Reserve Bank's latest mortgage lending data shows banks issued $5.8 billion worth of mortgages last month- up 15.7 percent from July. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says this marks a turnaround for the property market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…

The Labour Party has laid out their newly proposed fiscal policy ahead of the election. Labour has pledged to look for more savings across the books, and keep net debt under 30 percent of GDP. Milford Asset Management's Frances Sweetman says Labour's 'careful and balanced' fiscal plan comes with a few caveats. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen…

A legal expert has concluded Nadene Lomu may not be able to stop a documentary being made about her late husband. Jonah Lomu’s widow has written a cease-and-desist letter to the New Zealand Film Commission over a proposed documentary about the deceased rugby star. Nadene Lomu said she had trademarked and owned the intellectual property for 'all and…

An independent victim advocate says there's a mismatch between the support victims and offenders get from the justice system. Taxpayers have forked out $900,000 in legal aid for rapists Danny and Roberto Jaz. The pair were convicted for 69 offences between them including rape and sexual violation, they were sentenced to 17 and 16 and half years in …

A Wellington business owner is incredibly frustrated over police precautions ahead of a planned protest. Brian Tamaki's Freedoms and Rights Coalition plans action tomorrow, alongside other protests in coming days. Police have shut some roads and access ways to Parliament. Backbencher pub owner Alistair Boyce says it's unnecessary. "They are not a f…

It's looking increasingly likely Chris Luxon will have to pick up the phone to Winston Peters next month. Tonight's One News/ Verian Poll shows New Zealand First is on 6 percent - up a point - and remaining in a kingmaker position. Labour and National have both dropped 1 point - to 26 and and 36 percent- and Act's steady on 12. The Greens are on 13…

Newshub's Paddy Gower says National and Labour's leaders are gutless for refusing to debate their colleagues in the minor parties. He will moderate the show-down between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins in Auckland tonight, after last week's TVNZ debate. Gower says it's important for the pair to face-off, but it seems a bit historic that the oth…

Labour's David Parker has responded to National's criticism of the Party's fiscal plan. The plan promises to look for more savings across the Government's books and to keep net debt under 30 percent of GDP. But National questions Labour's credibility- saying it's blown all operating allowances set since 2017. Associate Finance spokesperson Parker s…

Jonah Lomu’s widow has written a a cease-and-desist letter to the New Zealand Film Commission over a proposed documentary. Nadene Lomu claims she has sole rights to her deceased husband's story, and wrote the letter as a 'last resort'. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

A prediction tonight's leaders debate may be more exciting than the last one. Chris vs Chris will appear on Newshub at 7 tonight, moderated by Patrick Gower. ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says some were disappointed by the debate on TVNZ- but he says this one could be a different story. "I've talked to both leaders- Chris Hipkins says he's essent…

Hollywood writers will be picking up their pens again. Guild leaders unanimously voted to approve a new contract- ending the almost five-month strike as of this afternoon. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the new agreement is three years. He says it includes lifting wages, improving ongoing payments for streaming shows, and protection against r…

Auckland's beaches have been widely affected by damage to a sewer pipe in St Georges Bay - in Parnell. Wastewater's confirmed to be shooting into Waitemata Harbour at two sites, shutting numerous surrounding beaches, as well as in the inner harbour and East Coast Bays. Watercare says crews have had plenty of practice working with pipes after this y…

Several women are speaking out against controversial comedian Russell Brand. London's Met Police have launched an investigation after receiving a number of sexual offence allegations in London and elsewhere in the country. Brand has since accused the UK government of trying to censor him on social media. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the comedia…

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and Business Mentors NZ CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! National seeks to introduce sanctions if beneficiaries don't meet their obligations to prepare for or find work. What do we make of this policy? Despite Labour assuring e…