Best Sarah Spain Podcasts (2024)

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Michael Littlewood: Co-director of the Retirement Policy and Research Centre on Kiwis working for longer to transition to retirement 6:01

8h ago6:01

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New Zealanders are staying in paid work longer in an effort to transition into retirement, according to a new study. The average age Kiwi’s are choosing to retire has risen to 67 from 61, since the mandatory retirement age was eliminated in 2000. Co-director of the Retirement Policy and Research Centre Michael Littlewood tells Jack Tame that New Ze…

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Sports Huddle: Eden Park v Waterfront stadium debate, Crusaders underperformance, Warriors third loss, second Supercars round in NZ 7:45

8h ago7:45

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Eden Park is reportedly set to win the battle of Auckland’s stadiums. The Sports Huddle discuss whether the stadium remains fit for purpose. Plus, are the Crusaders underperforming or were expectations too high? Is it time to panic for Warriors fans? And, could NZ hold a second Supercars round? Newshub Sport Presenter Andrew Gourdie and Newstalk ZB…

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Trevor Mckewen: NZ Herald Sports Columnist on the battle of Auckland's stadiums 4:48

8h ago4:48

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Eden Park is reportedly about to win the battle of Auckland’s stadiums. On Monday, a working committee will make a recommendation to Auckland Council on whether to invest in Eden Park or one of the rival waterfront stadium bids. NZ Herald Sports Columnist Trevor Mckewen tells Jack Tame as an existing location, Eden Park could be a cheaper option th…

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Tara Jackson: Executive Director of New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society on lab rats looking for their forever homes 3:35

9h ago3:35

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A unique re-homing program has been set up for actual lab rats across New Zealand. The New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (NZAVS) are working with the scientific community to find former lab rats their forever homes, while pushing the Government to stop animal testing. Executive Director of NZAVS Tara Jackson tells Jack Tame NZ has nearly half a …

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Charles Feldman: KNX News Presenter on Harvey Weinstein's overturned rape convictions 3:48

9h ago3:48

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Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has had his 2020 rape conviction overturned. The New York Court of Appeal found that Weinstein did not receive a fair trial, due to witness testimony including accusations that were not part of the case. Los Angeles KNX News Presenter Charles Feldman tells Jack Tame the next step will be for the New York D…

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Sarah Dalton: Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists on after hours clinics around the country on verge of collapse 4:26

9h ago4:26

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After hours clinics around the country are on the verge of collapse. New Official Information Act data shows that 24 practices and clinics had to reduce hours or close due to critical staff shortages and cost pressures in the first eight months of 2023. In Porirua, health officials are considering replacing overnight doctors with a telehealth servi…

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Jason Walls: Political Editor on Monday's budget signing off and Winston Peters' ANZAC Day speech 4:48

9h ago4:48

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Ministers have a big weekend in store ahead of Monday’s Cabinet meeting, which will be one of the last major steps in signing off the 2024 budget. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls tells Jack Tame this budget is one of the most significant in recent years as the Government tries to balance the country’s fiscal position and balance between th…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's immunity claims, Harvey Weinstein's overturned conviction, Madonna sued by fans again 5:17

9h ago5:17

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The Supreme Court has weighed whether former presidents are immune from prosecution and what exactly it means if they are. The answer will determine whether former President Donald Trump can be tried on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 election. Trump believes he is entitled to absolute immunity from criminal charges for actions committed whil…

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Jason Pine: The Warriors third loss in a row, Crusaders bottom of the table ahead of Rebels clash 3:37

10h ago3:37

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The Warriors have suffered their third loss in a row, losing at home to the Gold Coast Titans in yesterday’s ANZAC clash. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine tells Jack Tame the team’s roster remains as strong as it did at the start of the season and fans shouldn’t worry just yet. Meanwhile, the Crusaders are at the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific tabl…

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Manish Thakkar: Fresh In Fresh Out owner on new independent Hamilton supermarket 6:13

10h ago6:13

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New Zealand is set for a new player in the supermarket landscape. Residents of Nawton, Hamilton will soon be walking through the doors of the biggest, independent supermarket in NZ, FIFO – Fresh In Fresh Out. The suburb has been without a supermarket for eight months after losing its Countdown due to persistent retail crime. Owner Manish Thakkar te…

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Jack Tame: Undermining a greater issue 2:17

10h ago2:17

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Two days on, it’s fair to say Christopher Luxon’s swift and brutal demotion of Penny Simmonds and Melissa Lee hasn’t met much opposition. I appreciate these are early days for the new government and all Ministers are bedding in, but I don’t think I’ve heard a single person publicly argue that Lee or Simmonds was doing a sufficiently good job. Not o…

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English Language Broadcast - A picturesque history of a bank and its employees - 25/04/24 30:41

1d ago30:41

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Spain's central bank is the Banco de España, and its archives contain decades of information about its branches, its buildings and its employees. And many of the documents, from the last quarter of the nineteenth century onwards, contain photographs. The archivists at the Banco de España have spent recent years cataloguing all the photographs found…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak promising to increase UK military spending 3:49

2d ago3:49

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Rishi Sunak says UK military spending would rise to 2.5 percent of national income by 2030 in response to global threats. Sunak has also committed to giving the Ukraine £3 billion a year for as long as the current war goes on. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains why Sunak is committed to keeping the UK on a "war footing". LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud…

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The Huddle: Is Luxon displaying good leadership with today's reshuffle? 12:09

2d ago12:09

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Business Mentors CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds have been unexpectedly stripped of their portfolios today - what do we think of this? Is this good leadership from Luxon? Elon Musk has …

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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on Netflix potentially introducing advertising to service 3:36

2d ago3:36

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As Netflix releases their results for first quarter, they've promised some new changes to the service. The company's shares have dropped by nine percent, and speculation indicates the company could introduce ads to the service. Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the conflicting coverage of public sector growth 4:54

2d ago4:54

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There's been more light shined on the conflicting coverage of public sector job growth. Labour's Chris Hipkins has justified the growth of the public sector under the previous Government- does he have a point? NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains both sides of the issue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon's Cabinet tweaks and demotions 6:13

2d ago6:13

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed surprise tweaks to Cabinet. Melissa Lee's lost her Media and Communications portfolio and been booted from Cabinet and Penny Simmonds' Disability role has gone to Louise Upston. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper dissects Luxon's reasons for the reshuffle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Danni Hewson: AJ Bell financial advisor on Tesla experiencing historic revenue drop 4:55

2d ago4:55

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New reports show Tesla is experiencing a steep decline in profits and revenue - but the company's shares jumped 10 percent. The electric vehicle manufacturer posted a lower-than-expected $21.3 billion in revenue and 55 percent decline in profit from the first quarter of 2023. AJ Bell financial advisor Danni Hewson says investors believe CEO Elon Mu…

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Henry Russell: ANZ economist on New Zealand reaching first trading surplus in months 3:01

2d ago3:01

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New Zealand has achieved its first trading surplus since last May. Stats NZ trade data for March 2024 shows a monthly surplus of $588 million. Goods exports rose 3.8 percent in March on March 2023 - driven by fruit exports, which rose $170 million. ANZ economist Henry Russell says this is down to a post-pandemic bounce-back - and a weakening domest…

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Marty Donoghue: RSA CEO on Defence Force luggage getting lost ahead of Anzac Day Gallipoli service 2:44

2d ago2:44

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The Defence Force is facing an unexpected challenge ahead of ANZAC commemorations in Gallipoli. About half the luggage of the 40-strong team is lost in transit at Dubai, including uniforms and instruments. RSA CEO Marty Donoghue says he expects the team will come up with a backup plan ahead of tomorrow's event. "I think the contingent will be reall…

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Arj Barker: comedian on his decision to kick a mother and baby out of his Melbourne show 5:43

2d ago5:43

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American comedian Arj Barker is on the defence after last weekend's incident Barker has sparked controversy across the Tasman after he asked a mother and baby to leave his Melbourne comedy show on Saturday, because the baby was disrupting his performance. He says he had no interest in shaming the woman or her child - but he wanted to create a quiet…

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Troy Churton: Ōrākei Local Board member on dog walkers leaving poo bags where bin used to be 2:41

2d ago2:41

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Dog walkers in Auckland's Remuera and Pt Chevalier have been leaving poo bags where rubbish bins used to be. The council's been removing bins with low historical use since last November to save money. Orakei Local Board member Troy Churton says the protest is duly noted, but it's no reason to keep dump dog faeces. "I can definitely raise this with …

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With special guest Karla Sparapani 20:34

2d ago20:34

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Growing up in Southern California, Karla's faith and life journey has been one filled with inspiration, dedication, challenges and deep connections with community.By Catholic Office for Youth & Young Adults, Adelaide

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Chris Luxon: Prime Minister defends Cabinet reshuffle and demotion of ministers 4:20

2d ago4:20

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The Prime Minister is defending today's surprise Cabinet reshuffle. Luxon has demoted Melissa Lee from Cabinet and stripped her of the Broadcasting and Media portfolio, giving it to Paul Goldsmith. He's also sacked Penny Simmonds as the Minister for Disabilities, handing the role to Louise Upston. Prime Minister Luxon says he needs the right people…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the research confirming women more likely to survive when treated by female doctors 4:08

2d ago4:08

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New US-based research suggests women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors. A study has followed people 65 and older, observing data on those who died within 30 days of seeing a doctor. 8.15 percent of women who died had been treated by female physicians, but that rose to 8.38 percent for women who'd been seen by a man. For male pat…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jett Cleary joining the Warriors from across the ditch 5:01

2d ago5:01

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The Warriors have an eye to the future with another landmark signing. 19-year-old halfback Jett Cleary - younger brother of Penrith halfback Nathan and son of former Warriors and current Panthers coach Ivan - has signed a three-year deal from next season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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David Howman: former World Anti-Doping Agency director general responds to Chinese Olympic swimming scandal 4:43

2d ago4:43

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There's growing calls for transparency and clarity around anti-doping processes. This comes after the revelation that the World Anti-Doping Agency cleared 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, despite testing positive for a banned substance. Former World Anti-Doping Agency director general David Howman says aspects of this d…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZ deserves Luxon's style of performance management 2:05

2d ago2:05

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I have got nothing bad to say about Chris Luxon demoting Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds today. This is exactly the kind of performance management that the country deserves, don't you think? Obviously on a human level, I feel sorry for both of those ministers because this will humiliating - but don’t tell me this wasn’t deserved. Melissa Lee has don…

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English Language Broadcast - A history of Madrid's literary district for World Book Day - 24/04/24 31:42

3d ago31:42

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El Barrio de las letras is Madrid's literary district, full of history and paved with words of great Spanish authors... Literally. Felicity Hughes, writer for the new Lonely Planet Madrid tour guides, has just written a book all about the neighbourhood explaining its history and its authors. She joins us in the studio, along with David Price, Engli…

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Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank pushes against ComCom proposal 5:32

3d ago5:32

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is pushing back at a proposal by the Commerce Commission to increase competition in the banking sector. The Commerce Commission has made multiple suggestions, including asking the Reserve Bank to tolerate more risk so that smaller banks and lenders have a chance to add competition in the market. Reserve Bank Deputy G…

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The Huddle: Are gang members right about the proposed gang patch law? 9:27

3d ago9:27

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Chief of Staff to Jacinda Ardern, Mike Munro, joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day and more! The Government has proposed a ban on gang patches, but will it work? The Wellington Reading Cinemas deal is officially off the table - is it surprising that it took so long? And is …

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Nicola Young: Wgtn Councillor on the end of Reading Cinemas negotiations 2:35

3d ago2:35

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The controversial Reading Cinemas deal is off. Wellington City Council announced this afternoon that it's ended negotiations because they couldn't get the best possible outcome for Wellingtonians. Under the proposed deal, Wellington Council was set to buy the Reading Cinemas land for $32 million, then sell it back to Reading after a decade as a way…

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Simon Mackenzie: Vector CEO on govt's promise for more EV chargers 3:50

3d ago3:50

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The Government has promised to install 10,000 EV chargers by 2030... and EV charging company Jolt has suggested lines companies should pay for the investment. CEO of Vector, Simon Mackenzie, spoke with Heather du Plessis-Allan about who is responsible for covering the costs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lauren Whitney: Breastfeeding mother kicked out comedy show "more of a disruption issue" 3:33

3d ago3:33

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Comedian Arj Barker has hit back at criticism after he asked a breastfeeding mother to leave his show in Melbourne over the weekend. Arj said the seven month old's sounds were distracting him and "ruined his train of thought." The NZ International Comedy Festival is about to kick off and the Chief Executive, Lauren Whitney, joined Heather to discus…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges will do what they like with Three Strikes 2:15

3d ago2:15

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This morning I was listening to the radio, and I was quite shocked when I heard Labour’s Justice Spokesperson, Duncan Webb, talking about the Three Strikes Law. He said judges and lawyers hate it so much, they will find ways around it so they don’t have to implement it. He said because the law will now only apply to crimes with sentences over two y…

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Chris Macklin: Law Society convener on gang patch ban proposal 4:24

3d ago4:24

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The Justice Select Committee heard submissions on Tuesday on the Government's proposed ban on gang patches. Chris Macklin, Convener of the Law Society's Criminal Law Committee spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about why he critiqued the proposal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Joseph Tully: Defence Attorney on Trump's hush money trial 5:07

3d ago5:07

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It has been an eventful day in New York as the prosecution and defence laid out their cases in Donald Trump's hush money trial. The former president is accused of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Heather spoke with criminal defence attorney Joseph Tully. LISTE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener…

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The Huddle: Will the revamped Three Strikes law work? 9:52

4d ago9:52

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and journalist Patrick Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The government is bringing back the Three Strikes law - but will it work? Air New Zealand is hiking domestic airfares - should people be getting angry on how expensive it is to travel wi…

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Peter Clark: Aviation Commentator talks Air NZ raising domestic airfares 6:27

4d ago6:27

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Air New Zealand is warning travel agents that it's about to put domestic airfares up. It comes at the same time as the national carrier has downgrades its full-year earnings guidance by 10 million dollars. The fare structure for flights to Australia and the Pacific is also getting a revamp. Aviation Commentator Peter Clark told Heather du Plessis-A…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister concedes more work to do to combat inflation 8:15

4d ago8:15

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The Finance Minister admits there's still a way to go get inflation under control. Statistics NZ data showed headline inflation has dropped to 4 percent - the lowest number in nearly three years. But domestic inflation, otherwise known as non-tradeable inflation, is remaining sticky. She told Heather du Plessis-Allan the country isn't out of the wo…

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David Parker: Labour's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson on call to recognise Palestinian independence 5:02

4d ago5:02

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Labour's calling for the Government to recognise Palestinian independence. Opposition spokesperson David Parker's written to Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, noting Israel's attacks have killed 32 thousand people in the past six months. He says the country's ignored two UN resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire, and is in breach of …

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Carin Hercock: Ipsos Managing Director on survey showing concern around climate change waning 3:04

4d ago3:04

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The world's warming - but concern about it may be cooling. An Ipsos survey's found numbers are falling of New Zealanders saying we're failing future generations by not acting on climate change - down nine percent since 2022. It also found fewer Kiwis believe businesses not combating global warming, are failing staff and customers. Managing Director…

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With special guest Andrew Kirkbride 24:14

4d ago24:14

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Deacon Andrew has certainly not travelled a conventional path on his faith journey, from his early family beginnings at his parish in Whyalla, through to youth ministry in Antioch, becoming a Deacon... and founding an architecture firm along the way in his spare time!By Catholic Office for Youth & Young Adults, Adelaide

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Denva Wren: Woolworths Head of Safety discusses introducing bodycams at all stores 2:29

4d ago2:29

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Body cameras are being rolled out across all Woolworths' New Zealand stores. It's introducing a suite of new security measures to de-escalate violent customer confrontations. Physical assaults on staff have risen 75-percent over the past three years - and serious reportable events are up 148-percent. Head of Safety, Health and Wellbeing Denva Wren …

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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister talks bringing back Three Strike laws 2:12

4d ago2:12

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The Minister-in-charge of bringing back Three Strikes Laws is hitting back at claims will worsen inequality in the justice system. The Government is preparing legislation to bring back mandated prison sentences for violent and sexual criminals for their third offence. Labour ended the law in 2022 and says it will result in unfairly long sentence, w…

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ZB's Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper talks stoush between Waitangi Tribunal and Karen Chhour 5:24

4d ago5:24

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Children's Minister Karen Chhour is facing the Waitangi Tribunal in the High Court today, in a challenge to her summons. The tribunal summonsed the ninister to respond to their concerns over plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. It ensures the ministry has regard to a child's whakapapa, and the whanaungatanga responsibilities of w…

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Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO talks whether frontline services are facing cuts 5:37

4d ago5:37

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Health New Zealand appears to be making cuts to frontline services despite a government promise this wouldn't happen. The agency is telling hospital management to encourage staff to take leave, ban double shifts and to not cover sick staff. It's also asking managers to wipe unfilled roles as part of the budget process. Chief Executive of Health New…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Critics of Three Strikes law are missing the point 2:26

4d ago2:26

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As promised the government's bringing back the Three Strikes law. The Prime Minister and the Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today it’ll be in Cabinet by mid-year. And they’re changing it just a wee bit. One of the criticisms of the law is that it sent a guy to jail for kissing a woman on a street in Wellington without consent, bu…

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