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The shady, controversial and sometimes downright villainous characters of NZ history. Join William Ray as he explores history through the lens of Kiwi dirtbags in NZ's most awarded podcast.
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Media chaplain and broadcaster Rev Frank Ritchie sits down with top New Zealand journalists to unpack that one story that most impacted them, personally and professionally.
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In this “unashamedly homegrown” podcast we tell the story of our islands from the time before people arrived all the way up to the year 2000. Winner of the bronze award for Best Indie Podcast in the NZ Podcast Awards 2021, Silver for Best Educational and Best Indie in 2022 and Silver for Best History in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gail Maney spent 15 years in prison for putting a hit on a man who stole drugs from her. She always insisted she knows nothing about his disappearance. The podcast that sparked a new investigation.
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In this episode, Oliver talks to special guest US broadcaster and historian Alexander Heffner, the host of The Open Mind on PBS. They talk about the current state of American politics and media, focusing on the 2024 presidential election and the decline of intellectual discourse in public debate. They explore various aspects of the campaign between…
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Marriage Week is an opportunity for people to be reminded about the importance of marriage, why it matters, and what you can do to strengthen your marriage relationship. Today’s discussion is part of a 2 part discussion we had before and during marriage week this year - we talked about the importance of investing in your marriage and discussed some…
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Former Wallaby Justin Harrison is coming in hot and the lads are feeling the heat, especially Marshy!!! We start by unpacking whether or not Justin Harrison eye-gouged Justin Marshall during a Bledisloe Cup test match. Then we dig into the Harrison's childhood, playing for the Barbarians, the 2003 RWC final, almost being eating by crocodiles, his f…
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In this chat, John and Andrew dive into a variety of topics surrounding property development and current market dynamics. They start by exploring the renewed optimism within the property market and the noticeable return of developers. The conversation then shifts to the tough lending criteria facing developers and the escalating costs of constructi…
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Two injured climbers trapped in a hut on Aoraki Mount Cook will have to wait at least another night for help to arrive, with bad weather hampering any rescue attempt. The pair made it to a remote hut on the mountain on Tuesday and raised the alarm with DOC, it's understood they may have frostbite. Bianca Bratton from the Mountain Safety Council spo…
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With the breakdown of yet another Cook Strait ferry, there are fears that lives could be lost if the Government doesn't step in to bring the country's ailing inter-island services up to scratch. The Bluebridge ferry Connemara drifted for nearly two hours after it lost powerlast night, Bill Hickman has more.…
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Men called Mark are apparently making a disproportionate mark on the NZX. A survey of the companies listed on the NZX has shown there more Marks in chief executive spots than there are women, mark our words and the number of women leading listed companies has not really moved in years, money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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The prized collection including Model T Fords, Cadillacs, and Buicks was owned by a late wood buyer and gore resident Robin Dickson and is being sold on behalf of his widow. Some of the cars date back to the 1910's and were collected over a life time and tucked away in the shed, where Robin tinkered away on them. Dickson family friend, Paul Herron …
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About a hundred mainly retired volunteers operate a not for profit out of Waipa, sifting through people discarded household electronics, essentially mining your junk for stuff that can be salvaged. They're diverting about 24 tonnes of e-waste going to landfill each year but it's only a fraction of what they'd like to be doing, Urban Miners chairper…
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The White Ferns won't be playing it safe against the world-leading Australians in the three-match T20 series which begins in Mackay tonight. The series part of the build up to next month's T20 World Cup and is an opportunity for New Zealand to end an eight match losing streak, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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After weeks of speculation and thousands of public votes - Hawke's Bay Airport has named its new fire truck 'Judy Drench'. The 1.6 million dollar truck has gained international interest as over 1500 possible names were submitted in the competition, including Spraying Mantis and Trucky McTruck Face. But it's now all hail Dame Judy - who won by a lan…
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Major disruption to Wellington's commuter trains could end tomorrow as pay talks between operator Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union begin. They're optimistic they can strike a deal to end industrial action that's caused train delays and cancellations. As Ashleigh McCaull reports, a resolution can't come quick enough for commuters, …
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A Malaysian environmentalist said she doesn't want New Zealand sending any more of its rubbish to her country, with some recycling plants allegedly already polluting local neighbourhoods and waterways. Oji is closing its Penrose Pulp and Paper Mill in December with the loss of 75 jobs. The closure means Aotearoa will be sending another hundred thou…
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A new wave of deadly and extraordinary explosions have rocked Lebanon for a second day. Yesterday, thousands of pagers, mostly used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah exploded killing 12 and injuring thousands, today, it has been handheld radios or walkie talkies. Lebanese health officials said at least 20 people are reported to have died in this…
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It will be compulsory for all first year Auckland University students to complete a new course covering the Treaty of Waitangi and place-based knowledge from next year. The university said Waipapa Taumata Rau is part of a curriculum overhaul and employers are demanding that students are knowledgeable in the Treaty, New Zealand history and te ao Mao…
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A couple of devils from Australia are making themselves right at home in Auckland Zoo after relocating from a wild life facility in Tasmania. The young sisters, who are waiting on their Palawa Kani aboriginal names, are here to raise awareness about the plight of endangered Tasmanian Devils, the world's largest carnivorous marsupials. Since the mid…
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The debate over the government's gang patch ban descended into farce at Parliament today, as the opposition questioned where it would apply - in cars, hovercrafts, or even super yachts? MPs are currently debating the third and final reading of the legislation, designed to ban the public display of gang insignia, political reporter Lillian Hanly fil…
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It’s been almost 30 years since a team joined forces to investigate a particularly aggressive form of stomach cancer that was afflicting one Tauranga whānau. Kimi Hauora Health and Research Clinic in Tauranga and University of Otago geneticists together found the cancer-causing genetic change, helping save thousands of lives worldwide. Justine Murr…
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