Newsable

Jan 28 2025 686 ep. 15 mins 100

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Newsable is all about what everyone’s talking about. Highbrow, lowbrow, exclusives, analysis and hot takes - it’s a fresh way to get up to speed on the day’s big stories, delivered in a uniquely Stuff way. Newsable brings you the news you need to know, when it happens.

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Govt announces reversal of speed limit reductions.

Jan 28 2025 18 mins

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have announced a total of 38 sections of the state highway network will have their higher speed limits reversed back to their previous levels. The reversals will be completed by July 1st, with State Highway 2 between Featherston and Masterton in the Wairarapa the first section to have its limit increased again. Le

David Seymour's State of the Nation speech.

Jan 23 2025 37 mins

ACT Party leader David Seymour has given his State of the Nation speech, saying New Zealand needs to move past the “squeamishness” of privatisation and have more honest conversations about what the government spends, owns, and regulates. He raised the issues of asset sales, questioning whether New Zealand was making the best use of the Government’s $0.5 trillion plus worth of

Luxon delivers State of the Nation speech

Jan 22 2025 26 mins

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given the annual State of the Nation address while speaking to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. He began by saying his speech will focus on the economy and "almost nothing else". He was true to his word, using the speech to take aim at New Zealand's “culture of saying no”, saying it held back economic growth. Luxon went on to announce the g

Donald Trump's full 2025 inauguration speech

Jan 20 2025 31 mins

Donald Trump has been sworn in as US president for the second time. The 47th president delivered his inauguration speech from inside the US Capitol where he outlined his immediate priorities whilst also criticising the previous Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office.

Jan 15 2025 19 mins

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has given his farewell speech to the American people from the Oval Office. As well as hailing his administrations accomplishments over the past four years, he also warned of a “dangerous concentration of power”, saying an “oligarchy” of ultra-wealthy is “taking shape in America”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

Police commissioner's tribute to fallen policewoman Lyn Fleming.

Jan 15 2025 11 mins

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle in central Nelson just after 2am on New Year’s Day. She has been farewelled in a ceremony in Nelson with heartfelt tributes from family and colleagues, including Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government announces redress for Lake Alice torture survivors

Dec 17 2024 31 mins

Erica Stanford, the Minister in charge Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care, has confirmed survivors of torture at Lake Alice will receive a $150,000 redress payment, or can request an independent arbiter make an individual assessment. Stanford said the government has set aside up to $22.68 million for the redress scheme. Le

Six60's Matiu Walters on how fatherhood has changed him

Dec 13 2024 11 mins

Six60 frontman Matiu Walters says he no longer cares about topping the charts and the band’s “legacy” as much as he once did, saying he now prefers to focus on being “creatively brave" instead. The reason for the change? Fatherhood. Walters spoke openly and honestly about how being a dad has changed him on Paddy Gower's "The F#$%ing News" show this week. Click here to watch

PM responds to questions on ferries, Vietnamese officials assault, ACC changes

Dec 11 2024 15 mins

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addressed questions put to him by media on a number of issues currently under the spotlight, including the Government's plan for the Cook Strait ferries, the changes to ACC levies, and an indecent assault of two women by visiting members of the Vietnamese Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Govt reveals long-awaited Cook Strait ferries plan

Dec 10 2024 29 mins

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and newly-appointed Minister for Rail Winston Peters have announced it is establishing a new company to procure two new ferries for the Cook Strait. The ferries are expected to begin operation in 2029 as the existing ferries reach the end of their operating lives. Willis would not disclose what the project will cost, saying that information is commer