Best NZ Herald Podcasts (2024)

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks the 2024 Budget 4:08

3m ago4:08

4:08

One expert says the 2024 Budget was never going to be transformational, amid everything working against it. The Government unveiled their Budget today, and Minister Nicola Willis says keeping the books sound was her main priority. Listen to NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpack all of today's new updates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Royal celebrations overshadowed by ongoing rifts and health crises 19:09

1h ago19:09

19:09

This year’s King’s Birthday holiday is not as celebratory as the royal family would like. While King Charles is start to get back to work after his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the Princess of Wales remains out of action, with reports that she might not return to work until 2025. In amongst the health crises that have hit the Royal Family, t…

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10 years of seismic shifts in public relations 40:00

7m ago40:00

40:00

Chris Henry founded 818 publicity a couple of months before The Spinoff, in June of 2014. He joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to reflect on a radically changed environment for entertainment PR – and the sometimes tense role of pitching stories to editorial outlets when all the ad spend goes to social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Full Show Podcast: 31 May 2024 1:40:40

8m ago1:40:40

1:40:40

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 31 May 2024, a shock conviction for Donald Trump! Republican strategist and former George W Bush adivser Scott Jennings reacts to the former president's guilty verdict. Is he going to jail? Will this help his re-election chances? Some rare good economic news as the Tiwai Aluminium …

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the condition of Slovakian Prime Minster Robert Fico 5:10

21m ago5:10

5:10

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been moved from hospital, two weeks after being seriously wounded in an assassination attempt. Fico has served as prime minister for more than 10 of the last 18 years - returning to power last September, leading a populist-nationalist coalition. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “He’s…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on tax cuts and crown expenses 6:22

16m ago6:22

6:22

The Government's Budget centrepiece has passed in the House - and tax cuts will become law. By shifting income tax brackets, it will give earners earning more than $14,000 dollars an extra $4-$40 a fortnight. Senior Political Correspondent Bary Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “We’ve seen nothing like it in 14 years – since the tax brackets were…

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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO talks the benefits of an 'Eden Park 2.0' 3:54

7h ago3:54

3:54

Eden Park hopes to be Auckland’s frugal stadium option. Proposals for ‘Eden Park 2.0’ and a brand-new stadium at Quay Park will undergo a feasibility study. Eden Park CEO, Nick Sautner told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We can introduce a whole range of new activities – from boxing, UFC to religious festivals.” Sautner said the government invests in Ed…

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Shane Jones: Regional Development Minister on the budget's new regional development fund 5:33

22m ago5:33

5:33

There's another $1.2 billion for the Regional Infrastructure Fund - to support regional economies. It’s also allocating $2.7-billion package for roads, rail and public transport. The package includes a billion-dollars to speed up Roads of National Significance construction, 940-million to repair weather-damaged roads and an investment in rail netwo…

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Sharee Carey: Southland Business Chamber CEO on Tiwai Point's new 20 year contract 2:19

10m ago2:19

2:19

Local businesses are thrilled a 20-year deal's been struck with the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter. The deal was signed with three energy companies - guaranteeing supply to New Zealand Aluminum Smelters until 2044. It brings certainty to hundreds of plant workers, and thousands in related jobs. Southland Business Chamber CEO Sharee Carey told Heather…

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Michael Wood: E tū Negotiator on TVNZ's rejected appeal 3:18

9h ago3:18

3:18

The Employment Court has rejected an appeal by state broadcaster TVNZ, over how it handled staff job cuts. E tū union alleged the broadcaster hadn't upheld a clause in its collective agreement - which vowed to support staff taking part in changes to workplace practice. E tū Negotiator Michael Wood told Heather du Plessis-Allan “It’s a very signific…

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Scott Jennings: Republican Commentator and former advisor to George W. Bush on Trump's guilty verdict 3:53

30m ago3:53

3:53

Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment to former porn star, Stormy Daniels. He’s the first former US president to ever be convicted of a crime. Republican Commentator and former advisor to George W. Bush, Scott Jennings, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “He’s not a violent offende…

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Tax cuts, spending and what's next: Breaking down Budget 2024 39:50

1h ago39:50

39:50

For a special episode going through Budget 2024, Thomas is joined by NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny and Interest.co.nz's Dan Brunskill to discuss the highlights, lowlights, surprises - or lack thereof - from the Budget, and what it signals about the economy and the years to come for this Government. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Labour's comments on government tax cuts 5:58

9m ago5:58

5:58

The Labour Party has suggested its supporters donate their tax cuts. The request was sent in an email by party secretary Rob Salmond - stating, "You may get a few dollars in tax cuts, but they come at the cost of services that Kiwis rely on". The statement then asked, "Friend, will you donate some of your tax cut to Labour?" Senior Political Corres…

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Trump's guilty verdict 5:15

2h ago5:15

5:15

Donald Trump has been found guilty of falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment to former porn star, Stormy Daniels. Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts - the first former US president to ever be convicted of a crime. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan “He could face jail time, although a lot of…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Tiwai Point - not a sexy subject, but I'm glad they're back 2:13

9m ago2:13

2:13

We got a rare bit of good economic news today hearing that Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter is committed to staying here for at least another 20 years. Normally, I don't have a lot for time for Tiwai. And that’s largely because of how the owners have behaved in the past: threatening to leave, going cap in hand to the government, getting saved, then a …

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Budget 2024: Did the Government deliver what the country needs? 14:56

1h ago14:56

14:56

The coalition Government has unveiled its first Budget, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis managed to deliver on her tax cut pledge. There was also money found for health and education, while the major tax cuts were funded out of significant cuts to the public sector. The Budget also confirmed that our tough financial times are set to continue unti…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on homeless families being removed from Edinburgh to make way for Taylor Swift fans 3:59

2m ago3:59

3:59

A number of homeless people have been removed from Edinburgh to make way for tourists ahead of Taylor Swift's tour. Taylor Swift is set to perform in the region from 7 to 9 June, and reports have surfaced of homeless people being moved amid an accommodation shortage. UK correspondent Enda Brady says accommodation prices have skyrocketed during that…

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Walmart, Target and Amazon introducing store-wide price cuts 3:31

12m ago3:31

3:31

Over in the US, a slew of big-box retailers have slashed prices across their stores. Walmart, Target and Amazon are among the big names bringing down their prices ahead of the summer season. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says these moves are being made to appeal to inflation-weary customers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Winston Peters calling for changes to Australia's deportation policy 4:07

7m ago4:07

4:07

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is seeking urgent talks, as the Australian Government considers making changes to its deportation policy. Peters says we don't want people whose formative experiences were nearly all in Australia being deported to New Zealand. Australian correspondent Murray Olds unpacks the proposed changes - and the impact they cou…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the final verdict in NZ Rugby's governance debate 3:31

12m ago3:31

3:31

A call for unity from both sides of the New Zealand Rugby governance divide. The special general meeting ballot saw proposal 2 passed, meaning three of NZR's nine board directors must have experience at the provincial level. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the issue further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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The Huddle: First impressions of the 2024 Budget 11:28

16m ago11:28

11:28

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is this a transformational Budget - or a big letdown? The tax cuts were unveiled and new spending priorities were revealed, are they enough? Is it a bad look for the Government to …

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Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2024 1:40:47

22m ago1:40:47

1:40:47

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 30 May 2024, a special Budget Day edition from Parliament. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered her first Budget. She tells Heather how big your tax cut will be and how our economy will fare over the next three years. A tax expert tells Heather the tax cuts were well ove…

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David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister says ACT would have preferred to cut more in the 2024 Budget 7:02

17m ago7:02

7:02

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour was very vocal that ACT would have cut more in the 2024 Budget. Government spending is still set to continue at record levels, despite the current drive to reduce savings in the public sector. Seymour says ACT campaigned on cutting 'wasteful' spending - and would have liked to see more in this year's Budget.…

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Rowena Duncum: Provincial unions spokesperson on the aftermath of the NZ Rugby governance vote 3:11

3m ago3:11

3:11

The provincial unions believe the heart of rugby has been secured with the New Zealand Rugby governance vote going their way. A bid for fully independent governance has been rejected - the board will require three members holding experience as a provincial director. Provincial unions spokesperson Rowena Duncum says this verdict is a good decision f…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the mass protests happening around the country on Budget Day 5:50

6m ago5:50

5:50

No arrests or issues of note for police at today's mass protests. Streets in towns and cities across the country were filled with the sounds of chanting and waiata, as thousands marched against the Government's stance on Māori issues. Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the protests were peaceful - and wrapped up relatively quickly. "They came along…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader hits out at the opposition's Budget release 2:41

15m ago2:41

2:41

No praise from opposition leader Chris Hipkins, who claims this budget will only take New Zealand backwards. The Labour Party has unleashed a torrent of criticism over the Government's spending plans, including a lack of new cancer drugs, climate funding, and initiatives for Māori. Chris Hipkins says this Budget is a 'missed opportunity' to provide…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister explains restrained approach behind tax package 6:38

16m ago6:38

6:38

The Finance Minister admits the Budget could have gone further on tax cuts, but it wouldn't have been responsible. Today's documents included the Government's long anticipated tax package, at a cost of $3.68 billion. Funded through a suite of scrapped spending initiatives, all workers on more than $14,000 a year will receive between $4 - $40 dollar…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the release of Budget 2024 5:00

2d ago5:00

5:00

Newstalk ZB's Barry Soper says the 2024 Budget's unsurprising, as everyone was prepared for tax cuts. Although, he says it's more like attacking an unruly hedge with clippers rather than a chainsaw. "Further down the track, you'll see more cutting, there'll be many more people aggrieved - but when they look at tax and money in their pocket, then th…

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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Advocacy Aotearoa spokesperson 'disappointed' 2024 Budget won't cover promised cancer drugs 4:53

8m ago4:53

4:53

There was no room in today's Budget to fund the cancer drugs National promised during the election campaign. Patient Advocacy Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland says he's disappointed. "There are patients right now with terminal cancer who are waiting for these medicines to be funded - if they're not funded, to be perfectly blunt, some will die." LISTEN…

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Robin Oliver: Principal of OliverShaw Tax Advisors says tax brackets haven't been moved enough in Budget 2024 4:53

8m ago4:53

4:53

Changes to tax thresholds will help deliver tax relief to three and a half million people from the end of July. Tax expert Robin Oliver says the brackets haven't moved enough. "They're nowhere near where they would be if the tax brackets were indexed for inflation - or for wages." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tax cuts and tight finances: The key figures of Budget 2024 5:15

1d ago5:15

5:15

Budget 2024 has just been unveiled by Finance Minister Nicola Willis -- the first for the coalition of National, Act and NZ First. In this special bonus episode of The Front Page, Chelsea runs through the key stats you need to know about tax cuts, health, school and the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What needs to be done to lower our road toll? 17:04

2d ago17:04

17:04

For decades, New Zealand’s persistently high road toll has been a worry for successive governments. 340 people died on our roads in 2023, down from the previous, but still far too high. 2024 is hardly looking any better – there was more than a day a death in January, the Easter road toll was at its highest in three years, while a recent head-on col…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on three police officers getting injured at a pro-Palestinian protest in Westminster 4:36

4m ago4:36

4:36

Three police officers have been injured during a demonstration in Westminster organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups. One officer suffered a serious facial injury, and 40 arrests related to assaults on emergency workers, obstruction of the highway and public order act breaches were made. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says inv…

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Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Auckland University professor on the university's draft policy concerning academic freedom and freedom of expression 7:34

23m ago7:34

7:34

Auckland University has released a draft policy regarding academic freedom and freedom of expression. As written, the policy will enable the university to establish regulations around the speech used by staff, students and visitors - if it's necessary to safeguard the well-being of others. Professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart has expressed concern with …

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Mainfreight's financial performance 3:41

13m ago3:41

3:41

Global logistics company Mainfreight is still meeting investor expectations, despite suffering drops in profit. It's been revealed the company posted a 33 per cent fall in profit before tax to $395.4 million for FY24. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains these figures further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank governor upping the ante against the major banks 2:37

5m ago2:37

2:37

Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has stepped up his verbal war against the big four banks. It's been revealed Orr sent a letter using 'colourful' language to defend the amount of capital the Reserve Bank requires these banks to hold. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the issue further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on House Speaker Gerry Brownlee backing Maureen Pugh's move to stop unplanned speech 6:57

5m ago6:57

6:57

MPs are pushing back against the Speaker's ruling on the treatment of a Maori elder in House. Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh demanded the Whakatohea kaumatua stop - as he tried to introduce a waiata. Speaker Gerry Brownlee has supported Pugh - but Labour leader Chris Hipkins says a karakia's often given before waiata - and he's never seen a Speaker…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2024 1:41:02

7m ago1:41:02

1:41:02

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 29 May 2024, Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa unpacks the new Census data revealing nearly one million Kiwis identify as Māori. Flagship Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close in 2025, following a five-year rough patch. Chair Tony Caughey justifies the …

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The Huddle: Is the closure of Smith & Caughey's a sign of bigger economic problems? 9:21

14m ago9:21

9:21

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union 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! It's been confirmed Smith & Caughey's will close for good by next year. Is this due to the ongoing economic downturn - or is it a sign of bigger problems for t…

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Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO explains the company's 'cautious' approach to upcoming dairy season 4:35

5m ago4:35

4:35

China's downturn and conflict in the Middle East remain front of mind for Fonterra. The dairy co-op is forecasting a Farmgate Milk Price midpoint of $8 next season, just up from its current season forecast of $7.80. It says global conditions remain volatile, and demand from China is taking a while to recover. Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell …

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Gerry Brownlee: Speaker of the House stands by decision to back Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh 5:23

11m ago5:23

5:23

Opposition parties are calling on Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh to apologise for interrupting a rangatira in Parliament. Pugh faced backlash after she told Te Kahautu Maxwell to stop his brief speech ahead of the planned waiata. Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee says permission was given for a waiata - but not a karakia. "We can scramble round a…

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Letitia Harding: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation CEO on asthma hospitalisations dropping 20 percent over four years 2:31

15m ago2:31

2:31

Asthma hospitalisations have fallen 20 percent in four years. Asthma affects one in eight New Zealanders - and more than 500,000 take medication for their symptoms. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation CEO Letitia Harding says the drop in hospitalisations is mostly due to a new medication. "This has actually really been down to a new type of inhaler, …

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Vhari McWha: Commerce Commission Commissioner on the predicted increase in electricity bills from new proposal 2:56

6m ago2:56

2:56

Households can expect to pay an extra $15 per month for their power bills if a Commerce Commission proposal is confirmed. The commission regulates prices and performance standards for the national grid operator, and says these higher prices are necessary to fund investment in the electricity network. Commissioner Vhari McWha says they're being mind…

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Tony Caughey: Smith and Caughey's chair on the 'tough' decision to close their Auckland department stores 3:42

16m ago3:42

3:42

Flagship Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's will close down next year, after 144 years. This closure comes off the back of a 40 percent drop in revenue drop across their Queen Street and Newmarket stores in the past five years. Chair Tony Caughey says they tried to find a way through the rough patch two years ago - but there was no solut…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the possible outcomes of Trump's hush money trial 5:05

14m ago5:05

5:05

Questions are being raised about the next steps after Donald Trump's hush money trial. After nearly five weeks, the prosecution and the defence have rested before the jury starts deliberations. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says if Trump is found guilty, he could face a large fine, house arrest or community service. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Raymond Tuputupu of the Hurricanes being handed a suspension before playoffs 4:09

24m ago4:09

4:09

Hurricanes hooker Raymond Tuputupu has been handed a three-week suspension for a high shot on Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i in the win over the Chiefs. His high shot connected with Tupou Vai'i's head - he was yellow-carded, which was upgraded to red. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Rahui Papa: Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair on nearly one million people identifying as Māori in Census data 2:55

17m ago2:55

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Census data has revealed a surge in Kiwis identifying as Māori. Almost one million people says they're of Māori descent, up more than 12 percent on the 2018 Census. Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa, says it's a transformation shift. "I think there's been a groundswell of people who have not only identified as Māori, but have found their Māori wh…

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Why are insurance premiums soaring - and can we avoid NZ becoming 'uninsurable'? 18:17

2h ago18:17

18:17

Insurance is becoming an increasingly costly purchase for many households. Whether you are looking to insure your house, contents, car – or even your pets – premiums are skyrocketing faster than incomes. It comes at a time when the threats of the climate crisis and natural disasters are leading some people to give up on paying for insurance all tog…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak denying he plans to move to California after an election defeat 3:54

12m ago3:54

3:54

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied the rumour that he plans to move to California if he loses the election. Ex-Tory Minister Zac Goldsmith had hinted Sunak aimed to leave the UK - and suggested the majority of his party's MPs will be out of a job by July. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rishi Sunak hopes to stay in Parliament for the next five …

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist predicts what people can expect from proposed tax cuts 4:32

10m ago4:32

4:32

Ahead of Budget 2024, there's concern the proposed tax cuts will contribute to existing inflationary pressures. The Government has confirmed they plan to deliver tax relief to most households - the details of which will be revealed on Thursday. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why people shouldn't be too concerned. LISTEN ABOVE S…

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