Jason Walls is Newstalk ZB's Political Editor and has years of experience working across print and radio.
Cutting my teeth in the world of business reporting, my economics degree served me well in delving into numerous Government budgets and dissecting various political parties' policies. After a stint at NBR and Interest.co.nz, I moved over to the Herald's Press Gallery office, where I covered elections, leadership changes, re-shuffles, riots, pandemics, and everything else in between. But my love of broadcast meant it was only a matter of time before ZB came calling. I started out as the Gallery's Chief Political Reporter, before being made Deputy Editor in mid-2022 and I took over as Editor early in 2023.
Level 2: 'Open our mall' - co-owner blasts Govt, warns of 'political suicide' if rules not eased
Cabinet will make its decisions as to whether NZ is ready to move from level 3 on Monday.
One new Covid-19 death, PM gives update on level 3
Ardern reminded New Zealanders that we are still in alert level 4.
Has it peaked? NZ has 82 new Covid-19 cases as lockdown decision looms
Top public health officials are set to brief media on the latest Covid-19 developments.
Lockdown day 3 – 83 new cases of Covid-19; total 451
Twelve people are in hospital, including two in intensive care – one on a ventilator.
Revealed: The full list of 'essential' businesses that can stay open
Govt reveals which jobs will be among those considered to be 'essential'
Another senior National MP to stand down
Third National party MP in a month announces decision to walk away.
Ministry of Health looks at sugar tax even though Govt has ruled it out
OIA documents show the Ministry is looking into the feasibility of such a tax.
Time for 'different thinking' on NZ Post and regional banking
A regional hub would provide key services which are disappearing from some parts of NZ.