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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and TV3 broadcaster Paddy Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

More experts and advocates have voiced support for Minister Shane Jones' plan to boost mining efforts and remove red tape. Is this a good idea - or is it giving people false hope?

Crusaders coach Rob Penney is under fire for using derogatory language to describe a spo...

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has called out the nation's biggest banks over their profit margins and lack of competition

The banks have since claimed their margins in New Zealand are bigger than they are overseas - thanks to certain capital requirements.

KPMG partner John Kensington says Orr's comments were a little harsh - but more competition is needed for the sector.

"Think back five years ago - it was hard to change your...

Tensions are high in New Caledonia, as France's President meets officials in the region.

The violence is over voting reforms that indigenous Kanaks say would dilute their vote - and undermine their struggle for independence.

Six people have died and new barricades have been appearing across the capital.

Emmanuel Macron's former Defence Advisor, Dominique Trinquand says things are still very tense.

"The French President will spe...

Advocates and experts are supporting the resource minister's plan to cut barriers to mining.

Shane Jones has outlined a draft strategy for the industry.

He wants a stock-take of available minerals and to double export value in 10 years.

Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps says you could get a feel for New Zealand's resources within a year or two.

"There's quite substantial gold mines being talked about in Otago, West Coa...

Crusader chief executive Colin Mansbridge has offered a defence after their coach was scrutinised after their ten-loss Super Rugby season.

Coach Rob Penney is in hot water after getting caught referring to a journalist in a derogatory manner after facing questions over his future in the role.

Penney's apologised to Mansbridge - who in turn apologised to the reporter.

Mansbridge says Penney's apology for his actions was satisfact...

Concern over a quarter of new primary teachers not passing NCEA Level 1 maths.

The Institute of Economic Research has analysed NCEA achievement of those starting between 2017 and 2022.

It found more than half didn't pass Level 1 science.

Deputy chief executive and principal economist, Sarah Hogan, says this confirms what other studies have claimed - that primary teachers are not equipped to teach maths.

"I guess what's new abou...

There's concerns over possible abuse and neglect at Tauranga Hospital.

Associate Health Minister Casey Castello is asking for a report on the hospital - after a video's showed an elderly patient lying on the ground.

It shows a patient in the mental health services for older people unit crying for help - as people walk past him.

Ken Coull, the husband of one of the impacted patients, says he's complained multiple times about wome...

Tonight on the Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore 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!

Te Pati Māori managed to raise a few eyebrows over their comments about Children's Minister Karen Chhour, with the party accusing her of having disdain for her own people. Was this out of line? What can we do about Te Pati Māori's comments?

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The Reserve Bank left the OCR unchanged today - but people may have to hold out for rate cuts.

RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr revealed the bank considered hiking rates past 5.5 percent, and there's still scope for a potential hike this year.

The committee also pushed out its projected timeframe for its first OCR cut from mid-2025 to around September 2025.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says today's update marked...

Te Pati Māori managed to raise a few eyebrows over their comments about the Children's Minister.

Karen Chhour's bill to remove section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act passed its first reading yesterday.

Responding to the Bill, Te Pati Māori has said since Chhour was raised by Pakeha, she has a disconnection and a disdain for her own people.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Te Pati Māori's behaviour towards Min...

Fireworks as the defence wraps up in Donald Trump's hush money case.

The former president is facing charges of falsifying business documents after allegedly paying off porn star Stormy Daniels.

Trump's decided not to take the stand, and jurors will now prepare for deliberations.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says unless any significant news breaks, the jury will deliberate the verdict for a week. 

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 May 2024, the Reserve Bank has delivered a "hawkish shock" today. Kiwibank Chief Economist tells Heather the RBNZ even considered hiking the Official Cash Rate, with cuts now further into the distance.

Children's Minister Karen Chhour is hitting back at Te Pati Maori which questioned her whakapapa.

After another shocking incident of mid-flight turbulence, w...

One expert has warned flights with severe turbulence could become more common, due to climate change.

Overnight, one person was killed and several were injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit turbulence and descended 1,800 meters in three minutes.

Former airline pilot and safety consultant Doug Moss says clear air turbulence is difficult to detect - and it often catches pilots by surprise.

"For the passengers, it'll feel l...

One former International Criminal Court prosecutor says the US was 'out of line' by attacking the court for seeking arrest warrants for Israel's PM. 

The ICC's is looking to get an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Sir Geoffrey Nice says the US is 'very unwise' to oppose the actions of the Court.

"The US has been hostile to international criminal justice, for fear of it ultim...

The Government says scrapping the First Home Grant scheme is another example of tough decisions it has to make this Budget.

It has also announced $140 million in new funding for 1500 new social housing places.

Housing Minister Chris Bishop says everyone sympathises with first home buyers, but they have to focus on a more vulnerable group of people.

"We are doing the right thing, but I'm not pretending to you it's going to be a p...

The Children's Minister says the word racism is chucked around too much in Parliament.

A Bill by Karen Chhour that removes some Treaty obligations from the Oranga Tamariki Act passed its first reading yesterday.

It's prompted fiery and emotional speeches in the House, and Labour's Children's Spokesperson called Chhour a 'sell out'.

On social media, Te Pati Māori's said Chhour's Pakeha upbringing has given her disdain for her own...