Best New Zealand Current Affairs Podcasts (2024)

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Trump triumph and the media message, Australia & Malaysia rein in social media 34:15

9h ago34:15

34:15

“It’s their media world now. We just live in it” - what news media are taking away from the Trump triumph; Media message from Trump’s triumph, how Australia and Malaysia are making social media accountable for the content they carryBy RNZ

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Memoir of a Snail 11:08

6h ago11:08

11:08

Academy Award winning writer/director Adam Elliot is an Australian animator and filmmaker based in Melbourne. His new film Memoir of a Snail is out now.

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Native Nations: Indigenous Tourism 21:36

7h ago21:36

21:36

Nadine Toe Toe has recently returned from a cross-cultural exchange where she led a group of rangatahi to Australia and Canada to learn about indigenous tourism.

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Lucas Hnath: Reimagining Ibsen, and Hillary Clinton 15:08

1h ago15:08

15:08

Multi-award-winning American playwright Lucas Hnath's Broadway play A Doll's House, Part 2 picks up after Henrik Ibsen's 1879 play A Doll's House ends.

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Neil Wagner - All Out 34:05

2h ago34:05

34:05

Neil Wagner is one of our top bowlers to play test cricket for New Zealand. He opens up to Susie about his triumphs on the field, and personal challenges off it.

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Cheers to good Karma 23:53

2h ago23:53

23:53

A leading voice in global fair trade and sustainable development, Albert Tucker set up the Karma Foundation with two friends.

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Metiria Turei: Complexities of Te Tiriti 21:49

3h ago21:49

21:49

Former Māori politician and scholar Metiria Turei discusses her new book which looks at the complexities of Te Tiriti issues.

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Equality is a beautiful word 23:29

3h ago23:29

23:29

The outgoing Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo says there's no need for anyone to be hungry or homeless.

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Rock-star physicist Brian Cox: Solar Systems 34:47

4h ago34:47

34:47

Professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester, Brian Cox has a new Sky TV series Solar System investigates the skies above us.

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Reducing food waste 4:50

4h ago4:50

4:50

Wonky Box are expanding into rescuing pantry items in their continued mission to reduce food waste in Aotearoa. Co-founder Angus Simms explains.

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Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery 7:03

4h ago7:03

7:03

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery at Pukenamu Queen's Park in the centre of Whanganui is finally reopening this morning after being closed for a decade.

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The Treaty Principles Bill 8:44

4h ago8:44

8:44

The Treaty Principles Bill has been introduced to Parliament. Human Rights Commission’s Tino Rangatiratanga leader Julia Whaipooti breaks it down.

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Ahead of the Abuse in Care apology 7:09

4h ago7:09

7:09

The government will formally apologise to survivors of Abuse in Care next week. One of them, Keith Wiffin explains what he thinks about the upcoming apology.

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Heavy rain warnings for the West Coast 2:15

4h ago2:15

2:15

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for Westland and the Grey and Buller Districts today. RNZ reporter Adam Burns gives the latest on the weather.

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US Election: The latest and what it means for New Zealand 16:13

5h ago16:13

16:13

After a campaign marked with heated rhetoric and quite stark ideological differences between the candidates, in the end, Donald Trump won decisively.

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NZ's best baller is back in action 24:19

2h ago24:19

24:19

It's been 645 days between dunks for Kiwi NBA stalwart Steven Adams. He's older, wiser, and more often than not, on the bench.By RNZ

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Full Show Podcast: 08 November 2024 1:41:15

17m ago1:41:15

1:41:15

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 8 November 2024, Auckland public transport users are set to be hit with huge disruptions as KiwiRail is shutting the entire train network for almost 100 days over the course of the next year.Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the work has to be done. Will Kiwis care if our Govern…

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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on leaders discussing impact of US election at summit in Hungary 4:49

2d ago4:49

4:49

European leaders are meeting in Hungary for the European Political Community Summit – with the US election likely top of the agenda. Among the impacts of the election include Donald Trump’s lack of keenness to Europe, and talks of tariffs. But UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan the biggest concern is what he’ll do with donati…

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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on Asia bracing for US import tariffs after Trump victory 7:00

2d ago7:00

7:00

Asia is bracing for tariffs from Donald Trump’s election victory. The President-elect is proposing adding up to 20 percent on import tariffs, but is also vowing to impose 60 percent on Chinese imports. But Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis-Allan Asia has been preparing for this for a couple of years now. He says some e…

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical analyst on how New Zealanders will feel about getting cosy with the Trump administration again 5:58

2d ago5:58

5:58

Questions over how New Zealanders will be feeling when the Government starts getting cosy with US Presidential-elect Donald Trump. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark suggested on the radio this morning that it might want to rethink its moves to get closer to the US. She believes it wouldn’t be a popular thing to do to be seen to be strategically rea…

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Sports Huddle: All Blacks vs Ireland, F1 drivers swearing, Southern Orcas 12:50

2d ago12:50

12:50

Sports journalists Lavina Good and Nikki Styris joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. The All Blacks are set to take on Ireland in Dublin in a rematch of last year’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal – but will be without Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett due to injury. Formula 1 drivers have lambasted the FIA over its clampdown on swear…

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Valen Iricbar: Buenos Aires Herald editor on three people charged in connection with death of One Direction star Liam Payne 3:29

2d ago3:29

3:29

More details are coming to light around the death of ex-One Direction singer, Liam Payne. The 31-year-old died last month in a fall from the balcony of a hotel in Argentina. Three people have been charged in connection with his death – one with abandoning Payne in a vulnerable state before he died – the others with supplying him with drugs. Buenos …

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Simeon Brown: Transport Minister says there's no more room for delays ahead of 13-month long Auckland rail network repairs 3:27

2d ago3:27

3:27

The Transport Minister says KiwiRail will be held accountable for any delays in fixing Auckland's rail network. The rail operator's being given $200 million in government funding to carry out the repairs – needed before the City Rail Link opens. There'll be 96 days of full network closures and 24 days of partial - from Christmas to January 2026. Si…

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Ant Strachan: Former All Black previews All Blacks clash against Ireland in Dublin 2:37

2d ago2:37

2:37

The Irish have a chance for revenge against the All Blacks for last year’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. The All Blacks will go to Dublin missing Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor through injury, while Ethan de Groot has been omitted for failing to meet team standards. Ireland will also be looking to get one over Rieko Ioane, after the midfielder go…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political commentator on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon being open to social media ban 6:32

2d ago6:32

6:32

The Prime Minister says he's open to following Australia's lead in looking into banning social media for children. Law-makers across the Tasman will legislate a blanket a ban on social media for children under 16 – including the likes of TikTok, Facebook and X. Christopher Luxon says there's merit to the plan, especially given the incidence of cybe…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's new chief of staff 4:33

2d ago4:33

4:33

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed veteran political advisor Susie Wiles as chief of staff for his return to the White House. The 67-year-old becomes the first woman appointed to the role, having been playing an active role behind the scenes in Republican politics. Wiles entered Trump's orbit in 2016 when she ran his campaign operations …

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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host previews All Blacks vs Ireland in Dublin 4:05

2d ago4:05

4:05

The All Blacks are getting ready for their biggest test of their end-of-year tour against Ireland. The All Blacks will be without Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor in Dublin, in a rematch of last year’s quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Formula 1 drivers have hit out at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over controversies about swearing in press conferences…

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Heather McCrae: Diocesan School for Girls principal on complaints over NCEA Level 2 maths and biology exams 6:30

2d ago6:30

6:30

NCEA exams have been running for one week and already there have been complaints over being too hard. Teachers at Auckland’s Diocesan School for Girls have written to NZQA complaining about the Level 2 maths and biology papers. Its head of maths says the writer of the algebra paper was trying to be creative and was a ‘little too far removed from th…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We should consider following Australia in a social media ban 3:05

2d ago3:05

3:05

I reckon we might want to consider doing what Australia's planning to do and banning the kids from using social media until they’re 16. Now at the moment, we don’t have a huge amount of detail on what's being proposed, but we do know that the Australians are planning to put in the highest age limit in the world. And then put the onus on social medi…

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Mark the Week: Auckland FC's a sensational story 2:12

3d ago2:12

2:12

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The Americans: 8/10 Spoke with a rare clarity around a singular idea called 'Trumpism'. Trump: 9/10 As profound a redemption and comeback story as you will ever see. The All Blacks: 8/10 Awesome start to the Northern Tour against …

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Mike's Minute: The unemployment rate suggests hope 1:54

3d ago1:54

1:54

Our old friend Adrian Orr has decided Donald Trump will be slightly inflationary and that peak free trade is over. On both counts he is right. He is not always right. He wasn’t right this week on the jobs, when he thought they would be 5% by way of unemployment. And I don’t think he's right when he talked in his fiscal risk report that more jobs wi…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: US Election, what you should and shouldn't do as you get older 10:57

3d ago10:57

10:57

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They dug into the US Election – its polls, results, and whether celebrity endorsements mean anything anymore. Are there things you should and shouldn’t do as you get older? And at what age do you tire of owning things. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Scott Robertson: All Blacks Coach ahead of the All Blacks match against Ireland 7:01

3d ago7:01

7:01

The All Blacks have had a hell of a start to their Northern Tour. They began their end of year international season with a dominating win over Japan, following it up by beating England at Twickenham. This weekend they’ll be facing Ireland, who they haven’t played since the Rugby World Cup semi-final. Coach Scott Robertson told Mike Hosking that thi…

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Aaron Keown: Christchurch City Councillor on KiwiRail's $6.5 million safety upgrade to the Heathcote Expressway crossing 3:34

3d ago3:34

3:34

Christchurch City Council is continuing to push back against KiwiRail's multimillion dollar safety improvement requirement, which has forced the closure of a cycleway. The freight transport company says a crossing on the Heathcote Expressway needs $6.5 million in safety upgrades because of the cycleway That could take two years. Councillor Aaron Ke…

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Full Show Podcast: 08 November 2024 1:30:03

3d ago1:30:03

1:30:03

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of November, David Seymour discusses his Treaty Principles Bill now that we have the full details of what he wants to achieve. Scott 'Razor' Robertson pops in for a chat ahead of the biggest game of the Northern Tour against Ireland. Tim and Katie take a look at the US Election and disc…

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Duncan Webb: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the Treaty Principles Bill being introduced earlier than planned 3:58

3d ago3:58

3:58

Labour's questioning the Government's decision to bring forward the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill. The bill was introduced to the House yesterday ahead of its first reading next week. If adopted, it would set treaty principles into law to be used when interpreting legislation. Labour's Justice Spokesperson, Duncan Webb, told Ryan Bridg…

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Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the impact of Donald Trump's import tariffs on the NZ meat sector 4:16

3d ago4:16

4:16

The meat sector is bracing for the impact of a Donald Trump presidency. The President-Elect has campaigned on tariffs of up to 20% on all imports, with higher tariffs for imports from China. The US is our largest market for red meat. Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy told Ryan Bridge the tariff plan will hit the sector pretty hard. He says…

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Des Gorman: Auckland University Emeritus Professor of Medicine on the research into Otago University's affirmative action programme 3:54

3d ago3:54

3:54

A programme aimed at getting more under-served groups into medical school is being scrutinised. New research in today's New Zealand Medical Journal has found Otago University's affirmative action initiatives haven't increased the number of students from poorer backgrounds. Māori now make up 20% of enrolments, reaching parity with European and Asian…

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David Seymour: ACT Leader on the Treaty Principles Bill being introduced to Parliament 5:20

3d ago5:20

5:20

ACT leader David Seymour told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that he refuted claims that the bill was dead post the first reading. He said the other parties see “that this far more constructive than anything they have seen before”. “I think it's very clear that more and more people see that this is an initiative that promotes equal rights.” He reiterat…

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Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the impact of Trump's import tariff policies 3:19

3d ago3:19

3:19

World trade is ramping up rapidly ahead of the changeover of power to Donald Trump. The US President Elect has campaigned on an agenda of increased protectionism, with tariffs of up to 20% on all imports. He's also planning higher tariffs on Chinese goods, potentially setting the stage for another trade war. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid …

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Ryan Bridge: The Kiwi trying to stop the Trump tariffs 1:57

3d ago1:57

1:57

Rosemary Banks – remember that name. She now has one of the most important jobs for New Zealand – a potentially $2 billion job. She's woman in Washington DC, our ambassador to the United States. Her mission: get us an exemption from Trump's tariffs. The scale of the problem: massive. Early estimates show that at 20% it could cost us $1.7 billion ev…

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Full Show Podcast: 08 November 2024 34:31

2h ago34:31

34:31

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of November, what could Trump tariffs mean for our meat export industry? Nathan Guy from the Mean Industry Association speaks to Ryan. New details on the Treaty Principals Bill which has been introduced to Parliament. Labour's Duncan Webb joins the show to discuss. Can the All B…

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What a Trump win means for NZ: ‘The devil will be in the detail’ 12:31

3d ago12:31

12:31

Donald J. Trump will become the 47th President of the United States of America. Democrat Kamala Harris called the former president to congratulate him and offer their support for a peaceful transition of power. Trump won’t take up office until January 20 next year – and there are a few things that’ll happen between now and then. He faces sentencing…

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Pahiatua's Polish children return 24:35

44m ago24:35

24:35

The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's historyBy RNZ

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The Bolt Report | 7 November 48:39

26m ago48:39

48:39

The left are struggling to cope with Donald Trump's victory. Anthony Albanese is under fire for giving a tourist visa to a Palestinian with terror links. Plus, the disgruntled media has turned to abusing Trump voters in an epic meltdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer being expected to meet with Donald Trump 4:51

3d ago4:51

4:51

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sent his congratulations to Donald Trump - and the pair will be looking to meet soon. After a close race, Trump beat out Harris for the US presidency, and Starmer is hopeful he and Trump can maintain the strong relationship between both regions. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the pair first met in New York i…

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the reaction from global markets after Donald Trump won 5:02

3d ago5:02

5:02

The US dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump swept through the battleground states and won the presidency. Despite the race starting off too close to call, markets picked up after Trump was determined the winner of the election. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what happens next. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers firing back at Westpac over emissions targets 3:52

3d ago3:52

3:52

Federated Farmers have voiced their disapproval with Westpac over their emissions targets for New Zealand producers. The bank's new climate targets will require Kiwi farmers to get their climate targets down to 0.75 tons of carbon per ton of milk - while Australian farmers need to get emissions down to 0.85 tons of carbon. The Country's Jamie Macka…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impacts of Donald Trump's presidency 3:28

3d ago3:28

3:28

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House - leaving economists everywhere to wonder what comes next. Trump won't take office until next January, but his proposed policies regarding business, trade and tariffs have people guessing. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains it could be an interesting four years. LISTEN ABOVE See om…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on how Donald Trump's presidency will impact the Australian economy 5:00

3d ago5:00

5:00

Over in Australia, experts are wondering about the implications that come with a second Trump presidency. Donald Trump has won the US election after securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes he needed to win. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says there's concerns about his trade policy - and people are hoping he'll roll back the tariff…

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