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Joseph Mooney On Mike Hosking Refusing To Apologise To Him
Joseph Mooney on Mike Hosking refusing to apologise to him. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform Plus. Support The...
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New Legislation Tightening Local Body Voting To Elected Members
Cameron Luxton on new legislation tightening Local body voting to elected members. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by subscribing to Platform...
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ML Breaks down Minister Watts’ ‘Non-Elected-Reps-On-Council’ Decision
More work required! ML breaks down Minister Watts’ ‘non-elected-reps-on-council’ decision (and identifies the obvious loopholes) Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The...
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The Lightning Rod For Iwi Representation On Council Committees.
The lightning rod for iwi representation on council committees, Cr Davina Smolders, react to the no-votes decision. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for...
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'What are you doing here?': Australians cross the ditch for ambulance work
Australian paramedics drawn to New Zealand for greater scope, not salary. Video / Mike Scott Full story: Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Grocery duopoly grip remains unshaken
Kai Co Co-Founder, Ethan Vickery joins Ryan Bridge TODAY to discuss the Commerce Commission’s most recent report on New Zealand’s highly concentrated grocery sector showing no meaningful change to weak competition. Despite a slew of...
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Why this Canterbury community is galvanising against property developers | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood with the latest South Island headlines. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Heartland buys TSB: 'Deal of the desperate' | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Sam Stubbs, managing director of Kiwisaver fund Simplicity explains what the sale means. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Why Pink Floyd sent a cease and desist to this Kiwi tribute band | Ryan Bridge TODAY
IP lawyer Earl Gray reveals whether this move from Pink Floyd was fair. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Wellington having a whale of a time | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Department of Conservation says whales in Wellington harbour are a healthy sign for the future. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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HNOW: Ryan Bridge TODAY 4 June 2026
Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald newsroom. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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HNOW: Business with Garth Bray 4 June 2026
Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, along with local and global thought leaders, live from the NZ Herald newsroom. Check out our playlists: NZ...
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BP facing charges for discount fuel fails; milk powder prices slip | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Commerce Commission to lay charges alleging BP fair-trading breach. Southeast Asian buyers step in, North Asian buyers step back in latest GDT auction. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald...
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Low-deposit home buyers double in a decade: How risky is it? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Infometrics Chief forecaster explains what the stats mean. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
NZ Herald Headlines | Commerce Commission report finds little change in supermarket competition, Heartland Group and TSB Bank propose $620m merger. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Is SpaceX over-valued? Jonty Kelt, Fantail Ventures | Herald NOW Business
'Their ability to put stuff into space is going through the roof and they have a monopoly on that.' Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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What happened to the white-collar job apocalypse? Garth Bray 2degrees Business | Herald NOW Business
'US job openings hit their highest level in nearly two years during April, while hiring fell ... Here, we're hiring, slowly.' Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday 3rd, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Manager Marco Silva is departing English Premier League club Fulham after five years. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Healthcare shake-up: What the Tend digital health deal actually means | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Tend Health co-CEO explains why the company has bought the country's largest GP network. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Auckland water bills to rise 7.2% for households and 20% for developers | Herald NOW Business
Watercare's Angela Neeson talks to Katie Bradford on why it's increasing charges from July 1. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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HighGround Dairy's Stu Davison discusses the latest GDT auction prices | Herald NOW Business
What the overnight Global Dairy Trade auction means for the market. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Is Space X over valued? Jonty Kelt Fantail Ventures | Herald NOW Business
'Their ability to put stuff into space is going through the roof and they have a monopoly on that'. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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How significant could the TSB/Heartland merger be for local banking | Herald NOW Business
Heartland Bank and TSB want to merge and create a New Zealand bank large enough to compete with the big players. Matthew Goodson Salt Funds Management. Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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Will younger kiwis miss out on $60K of super? | The Economy of Everything
Should the retirement age rise to 67? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker discuss the growing cost of NZ Super and whether younger generations are being asked to foot the bill. They also look at the surprising figures opposed to the potential...
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Ashley Church On The OCR, The Budget, Stuart Nash Is Back & More
Ashley Church, Markets and Political Commentator on the OCR, the Budget, Stuart Nash is back and more. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for less by...
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Recommendation For Wearing Lifejackets On Small Boats Mandatory
Louise Mason, Auckland Council General Manager of Policy on the recommendation to make wearing lifejackets on small boats mandatory. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The...
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Employment Court Case Of Current & Former NZ Post Courier Drivers
John Maynard, Postal Workers Union spokesman on the employment status court case of current and former NZ Post courier drivers is underway. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch...
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Israel military escalation and last-minute changes to peace deal blamed for Iran pausing talks
International relations expert Robert Patman reveals what the suspension could mean going forward. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY Check out our playlists: NZ Herald Facebook: NZ Herald Instagram: NZ Herald Twitter:
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The ‘freeloading’ jab that’s forced NZ into a defence debate | The Front Page
Frigates, freeloading, and our nuclear-free identity are all suddenly up for debate. New Zealand is being called a “freeloader” by the US Secretary of War for not increasing our defence spending as much as he’d like. Meanwhile, there’s...
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Benedict Ong On How He Has Revived Otago’s Tourism Industry.
Australasia’s most famous councillor? Cr Benedict Ong on how he has single-handedly revived Otago’s tourism industry. Watch The Platform live on YouTube — only $39.99/month! Join now → Prefer to save? You can watch The Platform live for...