A huge fire killed at least 76 people as it ripped through a hotel at a popular ski resort in northern Turkey.

The blaze at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya broke out about 3.30am (12.30am GMT), sending huge clouds of smoke into the night air and sparking panic among the guests.

UK correspondent Gail Downey says several young children and teenagers were among those killed in the blaze - with forensic investigations ongoing.

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Donald Trump officially got the keys back to the White House earlier this week - and his return to power could have an impact on NZX-listed businesses.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare produces medical devices sold in the US, and it's likely the incoming tariffs could leave an impact.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further.

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New reports indicate the Indian Government is sounding out the nation's biggest businesses to determine how they feel about a trade agreement with New Zealand.

The Indian Government reportedly sent an email to members of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry asking for feedback on the idea of starting negotiations with NZ on a free trade agreement.

India NZ Business Council chair Bharat Chawla explains what this could mean going forward.

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The Auditor-General is upping the ante, urging the Government to change the law to require departments to better report on what their spending achieves.

John Ryan is worried it can be difficult to track what comes of Government policies or programmes, and wants the issue investigated by the Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute 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!

The CEO of surveillance network Auror explained the new technology used to stop shoplifters in their tracks after the latest Golriz Ghahraman incident. Is this a step too far - or a necessary measure to combat retail crime?

According to new reports, domestic inflation is still on the sticky side - what can this mean for the rest of the year?

New data out of the UK reveals a concerning amount of Gen Z doesn't know how to do simple DIY tasks - and have turned to professionals to change their lightbulbs. What do we make of this?

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A media commentator says cuts at NZME are just the latest in a troubled industry.

NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB owner NZME is proposing a restructure, with a net loss of about 38 roles.

Spinoff founder Duncan Grieve says all around the world massive cuts are taking place while other brands disappear completely.

He says it's not a problem which is likely to go away.

"It wouldn't shock me if this was just setting off another year of that - and it might not be anything like the biggest we're going to see."

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Police can search the retail surveillance network that recorded a shopping incident involving former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, even when no complaint has been made.

Ghahraman was stopped and questioned by store security at Royal Oak's Pak’nSave in the weeks before her High Court case in early October.

Foodstuffs says it did not complain to police.

Surveillance network Auror is used by retailers - including Foodstuffs - and confirms police can access the information those clients record.

CEO Phil Thompson says the system lets all the parties work closely together.

"Retailers are capturing information on crimes and attempted crimes that happen in their stores and making that visible to their own head office - and also to police."

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 22 January 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis on our sticky domestic inflation and why Chinese tourists could bring a quick economic boost to the country.

The Spinoff's Duncan Grieve reacts to news of almost 40 newsroom roles being axed at NZ Herald publisher NZME.

Education experts are calling on the Government to do more to lift NCEA achievement rates of Māori kids.

Plus, Resident Builder Pete Wolfcamp on news that Gen Z are so allergic to DIY they even hire a handyman to change a lightbulb.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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