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'Disgraceful': Sport Waikato CEO slams parents after sideline abuse leads to games cancelled
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Economist says NZ Super reform is crucial but unpopular ahead of budget
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (104+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on Finance Minister Nicola Willis will be presenting the 2026 budget on this coming Thursday. A number of pre-budget announcements have already been made including money directed to maths and literary in schools and maritime security,…...
Bananas Foster: Megan Singleton shares New Orleans recipe
19+ hour, 32+ min ago (160+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on Megan Singleton was recently in New Orleans, and she's opening up about the best food she tried there. Brennan's is a historic institution best known for their Bananas Foster, and Megan's written down the…...
'A real thrill': Sir Dave Dobbyn speaks ahead of one-off Auckland show
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (121+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on Dave Dobbyn is regarded as a national treasure among Kiwi music fans, and he's set to hit the stage this July. From Th" Dudes to DD Smash to a highly successful solo career, he's…...
'We were going to go all the way': Corica hails title-winning belief
20+ hour, 2+ min ago (470+ words) Steve Corica has led Auckland FC to their first A-League title and his third against the team he won two with as a coach. It wasn't an easy ride for the veteran coach after a tough end to the regular…...
Budget 2026: $79m boost for tourism and farming by stopping the spread of wilding pines
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (513+ words) The Government is spending an extra $79 million over three years to cull wilding pines around Queenstown, the Mackenzie Basin, the North Island's Central Plateau, and New Zealand's largest farm in South Marlborough. "Wilding pines threaten productive farmland, water supplies in…...
'Worthy winners': Auckland FC beats out Sydney FC to win the A-League title
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (76+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on Last night was a big one for Auckland FC, after the Kiwi side beat Sydney FC 1-nil to win the A-League title. A victory parade was held in the city's CBD and sports fans…...
'Incredible': Auckland FC CEO celebrates team's A-League victory
19+ hour, 57+ min ago (159+ words) Auckland FC have become the first New Zealand team to win an A-League football title after beating Sydney FC 1-nil in the final. Follow the podcast on Auckland FC have become the first New Zealand team to win an A-League…...
Explained: How can you improve your balance without standing up?
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (323+ words) When we think about exercise that improves balance and agility, most of us picture standing workouts like yoga, squats, balance boards, maybe even tai chi. But new research published in the journal'PLOS ONE suggests something surprising - you may be able…...
Auckland bakery Levain shuts after being stung with E grade food safety rating
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (459+ words) An award-winning Auckland bakery has temporarily closed after receiving the lowest possible food safety rating, with the owner confessing the real reason after earlier claiming it was for "family reasons. Co-owner of Blockhouse Bay eatery Levain, Sean Vo, came clean…...