Best Jen and Sophie Podcasts (2024)

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Sophie Trigger: Newstalk ZB political reporter on Winston Peters' address to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament 3:26

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a speech to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament. Peters laid out the the challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand's foreign policy - touching on the war in both Ukraine and Gaza. He outlined our position in AUKUS, saying we must first be invited to join in the first place. ZB pol…

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Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2024 1:40:22

8m ago1:40:22

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 May 2024, the unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% - the highest it's been in three years. BNZ's Stephen Toplis tells Heather whether this means we'll see interest rates drop soon. The Real Estate Institute is disappointed the Government doesn't want to regulate property manage…

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The Huddle: Should the Government keep funding the Te Huia train service? 10:13

11m ago10:13

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Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki 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! New reports show the Hamilton-Auckland Te Huia train service is meeting all its targets. Does this mean the Government should keep funding it? How long can the service las…

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Angela Strange: Waikato regional councillor on the future of the Te Huia train service as funding runs low 3:46

12m ago3:46

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There's hope that the Te Huia train service from Hamilton to Auckland is on track for more funding after July. An interim performance assessment of the past two years shows increased demand with targets for 250 passengers a day on weekdays and 100 on the weekend being achieved. It's also meeting its net emissions goal 80 percent of the time. Waikat…

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David Marshall: Grey Power vice president says changes need to be made to elderly driver assessments 2:22

5m ago2:22

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Grey Power is calling for a change in elderly driver assessments, claiming the current process penalises licence holders in most need. The SIMARD-MD and Mini-ACE are cognitive tests designed to identify drivers at risk, but these tests have faced criticism for not accounting for driving ability. Grey Power vice president David Marshall says people …

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Simon O'Connor: Former National MP on the experience of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021 3:04

7m ago3:04

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A former National MP has revealed details of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021. Simon O'Connor and former Labour MP Louisa Wall claim they were specifically hit in the cyber-attack, revealed last month. Both say they weren't informed by the current or previous Government - and want an investigation. Both represented New Zeal…

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Laura de Moliere 'ChatGPT and Behavioural Science' 39:46

1h ago39:46

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Series Three This episode of #TheNewAbnormal podcast features Laura de Moliere, Partner and Co-founder at the Germany-based consultancy, Decision-Context. She's also the ex-Head of Behavioural Science at the UK Govt's Cabinet Office, before which she's was in senior roles at other Government Departments. In this podcast, she gives a fascinating ove…

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Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research forecasts unemployment will climb past 5 percent 2:45

11m ago2:45

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Economists forecast unemployment will climb higher. New data shows it reached 4.3 percent in March, up from 4 percent in the December quarter. This comes at a time where higher interest rates are biting, as the Reserve Bank tries to rein in inflation. BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis says it could go as high as 5.5 percent. "We're really sort of…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the pro-Palestinian protesters being arrested at Columbia University 3:33

6m ago3:33

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Over in the US, police are still out in full force at New York's Columbia University. Hundreds of officers have cleared a campus building occupied by students holding a pro-Palestinian protest. US correspondent, Dan Mitchinson, says police have been asked to stay through the middle of the month. He says it's sparked activism on dozens of campuses. …

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kirk Penney of the Tall Blacks being inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame 3:48

17m ago3:48

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Kirk Penney has become just the second New Zealander to earn selection in international basketball's Hall of Fame. The Tall Blacks icon will join Pero Cameron - selected in 2017 - as a FIBA Hall of Famer. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jen Baird: Real Estate Institute CEO on the Government axing Residential Property Managers Bill 5:23

19m ago5:23

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There's disappointment a Bill that would have regulated property managers more has been withdrawn. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has scrapped the Property Managers bill, saying the cost-benefit was marginal at best. He says it would have cost tenants and landlords. Real Estate Institute CEO Jen Baird says the figures involved were small. "Some of t…

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My Season of Scandal by Julie Anne Long 44:03

26m ago44:03

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This series continues to impress, even when exploring our less-enjoyed tropes.

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles reportedly being too busy for Prince Harry 5:03

5m ago5:03

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Prince Harry is set to visit the UK for the Invictus Games's 10-year anniversary - but he won't be meeting with his father. Reports suggest King Charles' diary is full and the monarch will be 'too busy' to see Prince Harry this time. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this shows tensions are still high between the rest of the royals and Harry. LISTEN…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on business confidence falling 8 points in ANZ survey 3:00

2m ago3:00

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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining. Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell 9 points to +14, and past own activity dropped 13 points to -20. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains what this means for the state of the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian markets pricing in potential rate hikes 3:47

8m ago3:47

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Australian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate cuts to pricing in potential rate hikes, and economists fear increases to the OCR are coming. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says interest rates aren't likely to be dropping any time this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the droughts impacting Australia 2:22

9h ago2:22

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Australia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have led to farmers de-stocking or selling their stock at a significant loss. The Country's Rowena Duncum warns it'll take more than one rainstorm to address this. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on MPs getting multiple pay rises over the next three years 4:58

11m ago4:58

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A newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three years. The Remuneration Authority's recommendation would see the Prime Minister's salary incrementally go from $471,000 a year now, to $520,000 a year in July 2026. ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says the perception …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the NSW 17-year-old who stabbed her sister to death 3:34

17m ago3:34

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A 17-year-old girl has shocked NSW authorities by stabbing her younger sister to death. Emergency services were called to a Boolaroo address to address a stabbing that occurred at 3:45pm on Monday. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police were mystified by this case - and haven't uncovered a motive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024 1:40:14

12m ago1:40:14

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 April 2024, the Prime Minister and all MPs are in for a significant pay rise. Remuneration Authority Chair Geoff Summers tells Heather how he determined how much more they should be paid. Exclusive revelations about the Christchurch Call. Whistleblower Milton Mueller from the G…

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Roger Beaumont: New Zealand Banking Association CEO on the new wave of anti-scam measures for online banking 3:29

15m ago3:29

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New anti-scam measures are on the way for online banking. The New Zealand Banking Association has today announced our banks will roll out a 'confirmation of payee' service by the end of the year. It will make direct cash transfers more secure, by cross checking names registered to accounts when transfers are made. Chief executive Roger Beaumont say…

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The Huddle: Do we need to keep funding the Christchurch Call? 7:15

16m ago7:15

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kaine Thompson and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do we really need to keep funding the Christchurch Call? It's been revealed the Christchurch Call Secretariat pressured an independent advisory network not to publish critical reports into m…

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Milton Mueller: Internet Governance Project founder on backing out of the Christchurch Call 6:02

33m ago6:02

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Newstalk ZB can reveal allegations the Christchurch Call has silenced members of its Advisory Network - and pressured them to not release critical reports of member countries. Because of that, a group called the Internet Governance Project, has quit. Project founder and Network reviewer, Milton Mueller says India wasn't honouring its commitments. "…

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Sir John Kirwan: former All Black on Qatar making a shock bid to host the Nations Championship 3:04

9m ago3:04

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Rugby could be headed to the Middle East for the new Nations Championship, according to new reports. Qatar has reportedly made a bid to host the three-day finals event - a bid that promises commercial returns of $1.68 billion (NZD). Former All Black Sir John Kirwan is hopeful the power of sport can create a platform to address the outside issues in…

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Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Jetstar overtaking Air New Zealand in terms of reliability 2:17

4m ago2:17

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Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen - and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. Only 77 percent of its domestic flights arrived within 15 minutes of scheduled times last month, down from 88 percent in January. Jetstar reported no domestic cancellations last month and almost 79 percent of flights w…

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Diego Gilardoni 'Connecting the dots...helping leadership teams to navigate complexity' 51:53

1h ago51:53

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Series Four This episode of #TheNewAbnormal podcast features the Leadership Advisor & Speaker, Diego Gilardoni, who helps leaders navigate uncertainty by achieving clarity through a future-proofed vision. In the interview, we discuss issues such as cross-cultural management theory, strategic foresight, geopolitical depression (with a focus on the p…

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Geoff Summers: Remuneration Authority chair on Prime Minister Luxon's pay increase 4:36

17m ago4:36

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The Remuneration Authority says the Prime Minister's pay increase is fair. Chris Luxon's turned down the $50,000 salary boost over three years, and promises to donate it to charity. Chair Geoff Summers says a lot of work's gone into determining the figure - including job comparisons. He says our MP pay is relatively low internationally. "It's behin…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Qatar making a play to host the Nations Championship 4:23

12m ago4:23

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New Zealand Rugby has shouldered arms to reports Qatar has offered up more than a billion-and-a-half dollars to host the finals of rugby's new Nations Championship from 2026. A new report claims the gulf state wants the rights to 'finals weekend' of the tournament across four editions spanning eight years. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The rugby bosses would be idiots to turn Qatar's offer down 2:31

33m ago2:31

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Brace yourself, because it looks like we’re about to have another debate about whether sport should be taking money from Qatar. And this time, we’re probably going to care more about this as a nation, because this time - the sport is rugby. It's being reported that Qatar has made an offer to host the new upcoming Nations Championship, which is the …

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Stuart Nash: Robert Walters commercial director on the uptick in workers 'rage-applying' to new jobs 5:34

3m ago5:34

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Two out of three job applicants have admitted to 'rage-applying' to new roles out of frustration with their employers, according to new research. A survey carried out by recruitment specialist Robert Walters indicates over half of the 2000 respondents were motivated to leave a toxic work environment. Robert Walters commercial director Stuart Nash s…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on retailers John Lewis and Waitrose giving applicants interview questions beforehand 4:26

24m ago4:26

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One of the UK's biggest retail groups has confirmed it plans to give job applicants their interview questions beforehand in an attempt to make the process fairer. John Lewis and Waitrose applicants across all skill levels will have access to these questions from the company's websites. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the mass reactions to this …

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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator ahead of Winston Peters' foreign policy speech 3:31

9m ago3:31

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All eyes will be on Foreign Minister Winston Peters ahead of his hotly-anticipated foreign policy speech. Peters is expected to deliver a notable, forward-looking address in Parliament this Wednesday to the Institute of International Affairs. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan suspects AUKUS will be a part of it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the first day of the Government's cell phone ban 5:33

14m ago5:33

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It's been a big day for the Education Minister, as she's released more education priorities - and promised extra incentive for teachers. The Government's hotly-anticipated ban on cell phones also kicked in today, as students returned for Term Two. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Minister Erica Stanford still has plenty of obstacl…

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese being confronted at a women's rally 5:31

9m ago5:31

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was heckled and dubbed a 'liar' at a weekend rally held outside Parliament House. Thousands of people attended the 'No More! National Rally Against Violence' march in protest of the multiple violent deaths of Australian women this year. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Albanese was asked not s…

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Graeme Jarvis: Medicines New Zealand CEO on Pharmac receiving a stop-gap financial boost of $1.7 billion 4:54

6m ago4:54

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Pharmac has received a funding boost - but the Government says it's to cover a 'fiscal cliff' left by Labour. Associate Health Minister David Seymour revealed the drug-buying agency will be bolstered by more than $1.7 billion over four years, as part of the Budget. Medicines New Zealand CEO Graeme Jarvis says he was aware of this gap in funding. He…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2024 1:39:54

11m ago1:39:54

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 29 April 2024, Associate Health Minister David Seymour tells Heather why an extra $1.7 billion for Pharmac is merely keeping the lights on at our drug buying agency - but won't buy us more medicines. It's bad news for the coalition in the latest political poll as Labour closes the g…

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The Huddle: Should Victoria University have left the free speech event alone? 7:29

17m ago7:29

7:29

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Victoria University has copped plenty of backlash over their decision to postpone a free speech event after pushback from the students. Should they have left the event alo…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to underwhelming 1News Verian poll result 8:22

10m ago8:22

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The Finance Minister has brushed off a tough new poll result for the coalition. The latest 1News Verian poll shows a two percent fall for National to have them on 36 percent. Act is down one to 7 percent and New Zealand First is on 4 percent. Those numbers mean the left block of Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori could govern. Minister Nicola Wil…

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Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union CEO on Victoria University postponing freedom of speech event 4:00

15h ago4:00

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Wellington's Victoria University has hit pause on a controversial debate, after student backlash. A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech has been pushed back to the end of May, following the opposition from students. The Free Speech Union's Jonathan Ayling, who was expected to attend, has expressed confusion at being incl…

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Adina Thorn: Lawyer responds to Kāinga Ora's failure to evict antisocial tenants promptly 3:26

5m ago3:26

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Kāinga Ora has been fined $6,000 for being too slow to evict unruly tenants. Stuff reports Kāinga Ora was forced to pay a woman terrorised by neighbours and fellow social housing tenants. The antisocial tenants defecated outside her door, and it's alleged they threw a woman off a balcony. Lawyer Adina Thorn says any other landlord would've kicked t…

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Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the first day of the new cell phone ban 3:08

6m ago3:08

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Kiwi kids have endured their first day of no cell phones at school. Students can no longer use or access their phone at school under new Government legislation. Many schools started phasing the rule in from Term One, before the ban came into force this term. Secondary Principals' Association president Vaughan Couillault says not many students were …

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Tom Morton 'How to create value c/o new experiences and new technology' 46:09

1h ago46:09

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Series Four This episode of #TheNewAbnormal podcast features Tom Morton, Global Chief Strategy Officer at R/GA. He helps brands solve the biggest challenges of a changing world: launching and scaling innovation, turning revolutionary technologies into legitimate brands, identifying and winning a radically different next generation of users, definin…

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David Seymour: ACT Party leader explains why Luxon can't easily sack ACT ministers 5:10

17m ago5:10

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David Seymour says the Prime Minister would have a tougher job sacking a minister from ACT than from National. Luxon stood down Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds from portfolios last week. Seymour says it would take a bigger process if Luxon wanted to give the boot to one of his party's ministers. "What I did say is- if we were going to have that sort…

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps squad named for the T20 cricket World Cup 2:49

16m ago2:49

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The Black Caps squad for the T20 cricket World Cup in the West Indies and United States has been named. The 15-strong squad features just two players - Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra - who've never played at the tournament. Sportstalk host Jason Pine unpacks today's reveal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister stresses importance of youth military academies following string of Auckland robberies 6:00

7m ago6:00

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The Police Minister says he's deeply concerned about the ages of robbers plundering Auckland jewellery stores. In the past two weeks, at least five aggravated robberies have spanned Auckland - at Westgate, Newmarket, Onehunga and Manurewa. Minister Mark Mitchell says in the most recent incident, the robbers were aged between nine and fourteen. He s…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's ignore the naysayers as the cellphone ban kicks in 2:17

7m ago2:17

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As you know, today is the official first day of the ban on cell phones in schools. For most parents and teachers and kids it's actually not a particularly special milestone, given that most schools started bringing in these bans at the start of the year. But today is the first day that it's actually in force. And you know what? The thing that I fou…

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Sophy Roberts 'The Lost Pianos of Siberia' 49:20

3h ago49:20

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Series Two In this episode of #TheNewAbnormal, I interview Sophy Roberts, journalist and author of 'The Lost Pianos of Siberia'. She focuses on travel stories in remote parts of the world, with a special interest in literature, history, culture and conversation. The ex-Travel Editor of The Economist and a Special Correspondent for Conde Nast Travel…

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The Trial of the Century 58:52

15h ago58:52

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Katelyn and Sophie discuss the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman and the ensuing trial and acquittal of O.J Simpson. Featuring an ad from Beyond the Shadows Podcast Check out our Merchandise from Bonfire For links to the sources used in this episode and more, please visit Our Website Find us on Instagram and Facebook and check out …

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Ian Williams "Why democracies need to push-back against China's digital totalitarian state" 58:49

3d ago58:49

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Series Three In this episode of 'The New Abnormal' I interview the renowned journalist and author Ian Williams, who was Foreign Correspondent for Channel 4 News, based in Russia and Asia, before joining NBC News as Asia Correspondent, when he was based in Bangkok and Beijing. As well as reporting from China over the last 25 years, he has also cover…

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The Tourism, Housing and Isolation Impact on Community Health 42:45

2h ago42:45

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Tourism, housing and isolation rose to the top of areas of concern identified recently by a leadership team while developing the County of Door’s latest Community Health Improvement Plan. Shauna Blackledge, Door County Public Health strategist, joins Debra Fitzgerald to talk about those areas of concern, the focus areas they’ve adopted to address t…

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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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