Is the coffee cup half empty when it comes to New Zealand's cafe scene? Stats NZ data shows that, for the first time on record, the number of restaurants and cafes shrank compared to the year before. One economist thinks we've essentially reached peak cafe, money correspondent Susan Edmunds speaks to Lisa Owen.
Mar 2025
David Pocock: rugby star, activist or political saviour?
David Pocock, the former rugby star turned independent senator, embraces the label of “weirdo” for his belief that sports and politics should go hand in hand. The former rugby star isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, famously refused to marry until same-sex couples had the ... Show More
40m 57s
Jun 2022
Warm smiles in Indonesia, but chillier news
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team.
While Anthony Albanese this week continued to receive a warm reception abroad, at hom ... Show More
8m 47s