Best Auckland Council Podcasts (2024)

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Carl Findlay: Maritime Union NZ National Secretary on the Interislander ferries being deemed safe to run 3:36

8m ago3:36

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Maritime experts are still cautious after a report into KiwiRail. Interislander ferries have been deemed safe and well maintained, and will stick around for years to come. Aratere ran aground last month when the autopilot was mistakenly turned on according to a leaked document. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says work…

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Moa footprints found in Auckland 2:50

43m ago2:50

2:50

Thirteen large moa footprints have been discovered in a remote part of Auckland, only the 14th recorded discovery of moa footprints in 150 years. Palaeontologist Dr Bruce Hayward spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Ground breaking clinical trial for blood cancer continues 3:32

1h ago3:32

3:32

Sixty patients with the rare non-Hodgkin Lymphoma blood cancer, will be given CAR-T Cell therapy which reprogrammes their immune cells to recognise and kill cancer cells. Cancer patient David Down spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Calls for seat belts in buses to be compulsory after crashes 4:00

1h ago4:00

4:00

A firefighter and first responder is calling for seat belts in buses to be compulsory after two major crashes on a notorious stretch of highway near Pukaki. Deputy Chief Officer for the Twizel Fire Brigade Ian Gardner spoke to Corin Dann.

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Reality show contestants under fire for eating weka 2:45

1h ago2:45

2:45

The Department of Conservation has confirmed it has given a written warning to contestants on a reality TV show after they killed and ate a weka. Reporter Katie Fitzgerald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Palmerston North man recovers from fall thanks to ground breaking operation 4:14

1h ago4:14

4:14

Palmerston North man Myles Dieming was horrifically injured when he fell 12 metres at work, but severe blood clots were hampering his recovery and was struggling to get back on his feet. He spoke to Jimmy Ellingham.

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All Blacks Sevens coach on Olympic chances 1:46

38m ago1:46

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The All Blacks Sevens team begin their Olympic campaign on Thursday, and coach Tomasi Cama says the team is embracing the fact that they're expected to win every time they play. Cama spoke to Barry Guy in Paris.

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Market Update for 23 July 2024 3:00

38m ago3:00

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Market Update for 23 July 2024

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Police forced to postpone rollout of new technology 4:53

44m ago4:53

4:53

Police have been forced to postpone the rollout of vital new technology for handling photos and videos of the public because of budget constraints. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

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NZTA to put in extra measures to keep travellers safe in ice 5:30

1h ago5:30

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NZTA says extra measures are being put in place to help keep travellers safe on the icy roads. Waka Kotahi's South Island Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Deborah Powell: Resident Doctors' Association National Security on Health NZ's overspending 4:22

18m ago4:22

4:22

Some health workers say they want the priority to be the workforce rather than the budget. The Health New Zealand board has been sacked and replaced with a commissioner - Lester Levy. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the agency is overspending by $130 million a month. Resident Doctors' Association National Secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridg…

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Parents say financial pressures getting harder 3:09

1h ago3:09

3:09

New research out today shows a majority of New Zealanders believe the financial pressures of parenthood are getting worse. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

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Former Health NZ chair on govt move to put commissioner in charge 7:22

1h ago7:22

7:22

The former chair of Te Whatu Ora says the government's move to put a commissioner in charge is the 'wrong diagnosis and wrong treatment' for the health system. Rob Campbell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 23 July 2024 2:13

1h ago2:13

2:13

The Pulse are within a win of an unprecedented fourth ANZ Premiership netball title after beating the Tactix 58-44 last night in Wellington to seal a fifth minor premiership and a home grand final.

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PM Luxon on removing board at Te Whatu Ora 8:40

1h ago8:40

8:40

The Prime Minister says the Government expects the spending it has allocated to the health sector to go further than it currently does. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

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Mortgage stress impacts homeowners 3:33

1h ago3:33

3:33

Mortgage stress has been a topic of conversation ever since home loan interest rates increased from their pandemic lows. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Ryan Bridge: The row over road cones is getting piping hot 1:44

16m ago1:44

1:44

In the Herald this morning, the boss of traffic management firm Traffix laid into the Transport Minister, saying he and Wayne Brown don't understand how the industry works. He says they don't charge per road cone for work, but rather per worker and truck. He says the public's abusing his staff on site because of misinformation being spread. The pro…

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Stories of rangatahi abused in state care after Royal Inquiry's cut-off date published 6:29

2h ago6:29

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The stories of eleven rangatahi abused in state care in the years after the Royal Inquiry's cut-off date have been published ahead of the inquiry's report due out tomorrow. National care experienced lead Tupua Urlich spoke to Corin Dann.

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Assessors find Interislander ferries in better shape than thought 4:14

1h ago4:14

4:14

International ship assessors have found the Interislander ferries are in better shape than previously thought and it's possible to keep the three ships running until at least 2029. Interislander executive general manager Duncan Roy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2024 34:28

12m ago34:28

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd of July, Joe Biden is no longer seeking re-election and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the top job. U.S. election analyst Henry Olsen joins Ryan from the States to provide his thoughts. Health NZ's board has been scrapped by the Government, replaced by a commiss…

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Secret Service Director testifies before house about Trump assassination attempt 5:47

1h ago5:47

5:47

Overnight, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is testifying before the House Oversight Committee about the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Morning Report.

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NZ less prepared for climate disasters due to NIWA cuts 3:28

1h ago3:28

3:28

NIWA has cut climate science to the bone and set New Zealand up to be worse prepared for future climate disasters. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

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Gloriavale facing class action lawsuit from former members 3:54

26m ago3:54

3:54

Gloriavale and five government agencies are facing a multi-million-dollar class action lawsuit brought by former members who claim they were held as slaves from birth by the Christian community's leaders. Reporter Jean Edwards spoke to Corin Dann.

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Labour hits back at govt claims over Te Whatu Ora 6:50

2h ago6:50

6:50

Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall is calling the move to replace Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora's board with a commissioner "political spin". Verrall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 23 July 2024 1:16

35m ago1:16

1:16

The Pulse will host the ANZ Premiership grand final and co-captain Tiana Metuarau was full of praise for the team's replacement players following last night's 58-44 win over the Tactix in Wellington.

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Business News for 23 July 2024 4:15

1h ago4:15

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Business news for 23 July 2024

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Chance industries may set up own training programmes 2:37

1h ago2:37

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Some industries may revolt and set up their own training programmes if they don't like the government's plans for apprenticeships and workplace training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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Union says changes to Te Whatu Ora won't help to fix the health system 6:32

1h ago6:32

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The head of the union for senior doctors says putting a commissioner in charge of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand will not help to fix the health system. Association of Senior Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Corin Dann.

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Early Sports Chat for 23 July 2024 4:07

1h ago4:07

4:07

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Morning Rural News for 23 July 2024 4:04

1h ago4:04

4:04

News from the rural farming sector.

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Early Business News for 23 July 2024 1:42

1h ago1:42

1:42

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Immunisation rates down as whooping cough cases surge 5:07

1h ago5:07

5:07

Doctors say a surge in whooping cough cases shows how much immunisation rates need to improve. Immunisation Advisory Centre New Zealand senior Maori medical advisor Dr Mae David spoke to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 23 July 2024 1:07

33m ago1:07

1:07

The Pulse have won their fifth minor premiership and will host the ANZ Premiership netball grand final after beating the Tactix 58-44 in Wellington.

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on France recalling contaminated Olympic water bottles 3:54

13m ago3:54

3:54

With less than a week to go until the upcoming Paris Olympics, France has recalled a line of branded water bottles for children. The bottles were found to contain excessive levels of Bisphenol A, according to new reports. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these chemicals have been linked to breast cancer and infertility. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.…

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Andrew Hoggard: Minister for Food Safety on the potential changes coming for infant formula laws 6:55

8m ago6:55

6:55

New Zealand's Minister for Food Safety doesn't approve of some proposed changes impacting the distribution of infant formula. Food Standards Australia New Zealand has written a lengthy proposal to overhaul formula regulations, including changes to how formula can be labelled and where it can be sold. Ministers from Australia and New Zealand will me…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the economic impact of Joe Biden dropping re-election bid 3:59

4m ago3:59

3:59

The US dollar and Treasuries are likely to see a knee-jerk bid higher after Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid. Investors will see this development as bringing a fresh level of uncertainty about the final outcome of the US elections. Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management says this is definitely a spanner in the works. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2024 1:40:51

7m ago1:40:51

1:40:51

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 22 July 2024, Washington correspondent David Smith speaks with Heather after news that Joe Biden has pulled out of the presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris instead. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti tells Heather why he's sacked the board of Health NZ and replaced it with a com…

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The Huddle: Does Kamala Harris stand a chance? 10:22

12m ago10:22

10:22

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the US presidential race - and pulled his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Is the way he stepped down problematic? Does Kamala Ha…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices disapproval with proposed changes to infant formula laws 7:23

31m ago7:23

7:23

The Government is strongly opposing proposed changes to infant formula laws. Minister from Australia and New Zealand will meet this week to discuss a 400-page proposal, which would overhaul baby formula regulation - including labelling laws. Some groups fear it would cause plain-packaging and cripple New Zealand's exports. Finance Minister Nicola W…

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Oliver Mander: Shareholders' Association CEO unsure about the Warehouse Group's plan for shares 2:16

7m ago2:16

2:16

It's unclear what the Warehouse Group's next steps will be. Founder Sir Stephen Tindall, who remains a majority shareholder, has shown potential interest in acquiring its shares with Andamantem Capital Partners. The company has confirmed it's received an approach, and is advising investors not to sell shares, pending further advice from directors. …

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Sir Michael Jones: Moana Pasifika chair on Ardie Savea joining the Super Rugby franchise 2:53

25m ago2:53

2:53

Moana Pasifika's higher-ups are looking forward to welcoming Ardie Savea aboard. Savea has signed with the Auckland-based Super Rugby franchise until his New Zealand Rugby contract expires in 2027, departing the Hurricanes after 11 years. Moana Pasifika chair Sir Michael Jones says this is hugely significant for the world of Pacific rugby. "His inf…

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Shane Reti: Health Minister on the plan to replace Health NZ's board with a Commissioner 2:17

16m ago2:17

2:17

The Health Minister has confirmed some changes will be made to Health NZ to reduce their multi-million dollar monthly overspending. The agency's board will be replaced with a Commissioner to prevent future financial deficits. Minister Shane Reti says people will lose jobs as a result of the new direction at Health NZ. "From 2018 to now, 2500 back o…

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David Smith: Guardian Washington correspondent on Joe Biden endorsing Kamala Harris as he exits presidential race 5:17

14m ago5:17

5:17

Money and support is flowing in for the top pick to take on Donald Trump in the US presidential election. Joe Biden is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris after abruptly announcing he's quitting the race. Endorsements from top Democrats are mounting, with more than $50 million already raised for Harris. Guardian Washington correspondent David Sm…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race 5:09

23m ago5:09

5:09

There's growing concerns surrounding the implications of Joe Biden's recent announcement. Biden has thrown support behind Kamala Harris after announcing his decision to drop out of the presidential race - leaving his Vice President a short timeframe to boost support for the party. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says a Trump presidenc…

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paying tribute to Joe Biden 3:21

6m ago3:21

3:21

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has thanked Joe Biden for his leadership and service. Biden has announced his decision to back out of the US presidential race - and voiced support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says both leaders have demonstrated similar beliefs, values and commitments. LISTEN …

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm shocked by Biden's behaviour following his decision to drop out 2:28

3m ago2:28

2:28

Do you know what’s surprised me the most about Joe Biden quitting this morning? It's obviously not that he’s quit - I mean that was predictable, it clearly needed to happen. But what’s surprised me is that he’s been so badly behaved about it. First of all, it shouldn’t have taken him more than three weeks to quit. It should've been obvious to him i…

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Ardie Savea moving to Moana Pasifika next year 3:27

17m ago3:27

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It appears All Blacks vice captain Ardie Savea will have the option of a second sabbatical from Super Rugby in 2026. Savea will move to Moana Pasifika next year as part of a new three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby until 2027. Sportstalk host Jason Pine unpacks this new development. LSITEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Gary Orr: MPI Investigations Director on the assessment of Orana Wildlife Park's conditions 5:22

13m ago5:22

5:22

A rapid assessment of Orana Wildlife Park's conditions today will determine the truth of claims of poor welfare standards. More than 20 current and former staff at the Christchurch zoo have told 1News about animal deaths, with some going unreported. Ministry of Primary Industries staff have visited today. Investigations Director, Gary Orr, says it'…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2024 34:03

11m ago34:03

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of July, the fallout continues from the global CrowdStrike IT outage. Ryan speaks to a tech expert on the continued fallout. Tauranga has elected it's first council after four years of commissioners. The local Business Chamber talks to Ryan about what they want to see. Andr…

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Steve Price: Australian correspondent on more than 160 New Zealanders signing up to the ADF 6:55

1h ago6:55

6:55

More New Zealanders are applying to become members of Australia's army. It comes after Australia made changes to the way they recruit new members, with New Zealanders able to join since the start of July, with citizens of Britain, the US and Canada also able to apply from next year. Australian correspondent Steve Price says 166 New Zealanders have …

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