Best Claire Donna Podcasts (2024)

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Look Under the Hood of a Neurodiverse Relationship Using IFS-Kim Bolling 21:26

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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out ⁠Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ Through the lens of neurodiversity, a movement to de-pathologi…

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the growing support for Peter Dutton and the coalition 2:37

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Australia’s Opposition leader is edging ahead in the polls amid growing economic concerns. A national Resolve poll saw Peter Dutton eclipse Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister for the first time, backed by 36% of voters compared to Albanese’s 35%. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge support for the Coalition lifted from 3…

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Max Whitehead: Employment Relations Expert on the new phone case management service for those on the Jobseeker benefit 2:17

12m ago2:17

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There's a belief the Government's new service for young job seekers is a nudge in the right direction. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's announced a new phone case management service for people on the Jobseeker Benefit, due to expand to 4000 people. 18-24-year-olds will receive monthly calls, with benefit sanctions if the person misses th…

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Ira Spitzer: FSN Correspondent ahead of the selection of Donald Trump's running mate 4:53

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The Republican National Convention is beginning in the United States after the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump's expected to pick his running mate today. Meanwhile, a Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case accusing the former president of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. FSN c…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the outcome of the police pay increase negotiations 5:17

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The Police Minister is defending the Government's pay increase for police, despite concerns of a mass exodus. An independent arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Government's offer which includes a $1500 lump payment, an at least $5000 backdated wage increase, and increased overtime pay from July next year. However, many cops are unhappy. Mark Mit…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2024 34:07

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of July, Donald Trump has had his classified documents case dismissed by a judge, we cross live to the US. The Government wins the long running Police pay dispute - Ryan asks Police Minister Mark Mitchell if he's expecting more police to move to Australia as a result. Young pe…

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Ryan Bridge: Our new hope, wait, and see approach to policing in NZ 2:09

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We've just adopted a hope, wait, and see approach to policing in this country. This at a time when crime is out of control, people don't feel safe in their own homes and on city streets. 150-thousand retail crimes were reported last year. Despite their best efforts, our cops are struggling to keep up and they've just been delivered a slap in the fa…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2024 34:02

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of July, Donald Trump is shot in an assassination attempt - Ryan speaks with a presidential historian. An increase in Kainga Ora evictions, but is community-run housing the way forward? The All Blacks narrowly won against England over the weekend. We cross to Auckland where…

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Ryan Bridge: Is there a lesson in Trump's shooting for NZ's political leaders? 2:56

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Barring any other major, ugly affronts to democracy this U.S. election season, the image of a bloodied former president surrounded by Secret Service agents gripping his fist and pumping it into the air after narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt will be one of the most enduring and iconic. He's reported to be saying fight, fight. fight, with a…

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Allan Lichtman: Presidential historian on the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump 5:17

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There's growing debate about what the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump will do to a politically turbulent America. Trump was hit in the ear by a bullet after a shooter opened fire at a Republican rally in Pennsylvania. Presidential historian Allan Lichtman says the political violence may well have a silver lining, as it did after the s…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the new Government's plan to unveil over 35 new bills in upcoming King's speech 2:29

11m ago2:29

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The newly-established UK Government is set to unveil at least 35 new bills as part of the first King's speech of its tenure. The raft of bills will likely include promises impacting housing, transport, jobs and clean energy - in line with Keir Starmer's mission for Britain. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's likely more will be revealed during W…

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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on Beauden Barrett's 'game-changing performance over the weekend against England 2:39

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The All Blacks managed to hold on to their record at Eden Park, largely thanks to Beauden Barrett's performance. The veteran fullback's 125th test match offered a game-changing 29 minutes of tactical kicking as well as setting up the go-ahead try by Mark Tele'a - leading to a 24-17 win over England. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson explains furth…

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Paul Gilberd: Community Housing Aotearoa chief executive on the Government's plan to tighten standards for unruly tenants 4:18

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The Government's stronger approach towards unruly Kainga Ora tenants has resulted in more being evicted. Housing Minister Chris Bishop ordered the public housing agency to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March this year, and strengthen management of disruptive tenants. Since then, 14 tenancies have been terminated, compared to only 8 last…

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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Correspondent ahead of the second All Blacks v England test 2:40

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After a nail bitingly close match last week, the All Blacks are facing England in their second test of the season. Both squads have been named with almost no changes except Finlay Christie replacing TJ Perenara following his injury. England’s Joe Marler is also out of commission, being replaced with Fin Baxter. They’ll be facing off at a packed out…

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Claire Trevett: NZ Herald Political Editor on Joe Biden's mental capacity and the NATO summit 4:16

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Joe Biden's mental capacity hasn't been a consideration for Christopher Luxon in his meeting with the US President. He's had a chance to discuss Indo-Pacific issues with Biden at the NATO summit in Washington DC. The Prime Minister says Biden was sharp and "on top of his brief". He says Biden wanted to discuss US engagement in the Indo-Pacific regi…

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Ryan Bridge: I don't sleep anymore, I just fill out forms 3:23

2d ago3:23

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Ever tried to buy a pair of shoes online recently? What about a book? Or even book a haircut? You would have been asked a billion questions. It starts with what day and time you want your haircut. Yep, fine, but then they want your; name, address, birthdate, postal address, how did you hear about us? What shampoo do you use? I didn't ask for all th…

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on new Ministerial Advisory Group on retail crime 3:56

2d ago3:56

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Retailers are hopeful, but wary, of the government's latest move to tackle retail crime. It's announced a Ministerial Advisory Group for the victims of the continuing problem. The group will speak with victims, workers and business owners over the next two years - before putting forward proposals to address offending. Retail NZ Chief Executive Caro…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 July 2024 34:07

3d ago34:07

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 12th of July. The Government has a new Ministerial Advisory Group on retail crime, but is it actually going to make a difference? It looks like the Prime Minister has had a "pull aside" meeting with US President Joe Biden. And the All Blacks face England again this weekend, one …

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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the OCR being held at 5.5% 3:18

3d ago3:18

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Economists' Official Cash Rate expectations have proven correct. It's staying at 5.5% for the eight consecutive time. But the Reserve Bank's tone has softened, and they’re hinting that inflation will return to its 1-3% target by the year's end. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Ryan Bridge that the Reserve Bank was pretty careful to leave all…

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Lisa McLaren: 350 Aotearoa Co-Director on the Government's new climate change plan 5:41

3d ago5:41

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An activist group is calling the Government's new climate change plan meaningless. Minister Simon Watts has unveiled a five-point strategy for dealing with climate change which focuses on preparedness, clean energy, tech and nature-based solutions, and market support. 350 Aotearoa Co-Director Lisa McLaren told Ryan Bridge the announcement doesn't m…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2024 34:23

3d ago34:23

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of July the OCR is out and the Reserve Bank's outlook is looking better than expected. A five-point strategy for climate change has been released by the Government, but is there actually a strategy behind it or is it just words? Ryan finds out. Building costs have dropped for…

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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on George Clooney's essay urging Joe Biden to drop from the race 2:33

3d ago2:33

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Actor and Democratic donor George Clooney has urged Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. All eyes have been on Biden at the NATO summit in Washington DC. Nancy Pelosi says time is running short for him to make a decision. US correspondent Katherine Firkin told Ryan Bridge Clooney has written an essay in the New York Times saying they nee…

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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on house building costs falling after more than a decade 2:25

3d ago2:25

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Now could be the best time to build a house after costs fall for the first time in more than a decade. Corelogic's Construction Cost Index shows building costs have dropped 1.1% in the three months to June. It looks at the price of labour, material, plant hire, and subcontract services. Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Ryan B…

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Ryan Bridge: The press conference that could mark the end of Biden's political career 2:07

3d ago2:07

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Nancy Pelosi's just dropped the equivalent of a NATO bomb on her old buddy Joe Biden. The former house speaker is well connected and respected in the Democrat party. Appearing on cable TV, she had this to say when asked about Biden's critics attacking his mental capacity during the NATO summit: "I want him to do whatever he decides to do." "Let's j…

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR figures set to be released today 2:38

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The Reserve Bank is expected to make a “short and sweet” announcement today. Economists are expecting the OCR to remain untouched at 5.5%, as it has the last six times. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Ryan Bridge that the Reserve Bank said in May that interest rates would have to remain restrictive for a protracted period to get inflatio…

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Kirstin Corson: Drive Electric CEO on the changes to the clean car standards 3:38

4d ago3:38

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An EV advocacy group isn’t in favour of the changes to the clean car standards. Transport Minister Simeon Brown's announced he's scaling back the previous Government's emissions standards, which charged importers for higher emitting vehicles. Pollution targets for imported vehicles have been reduced, loosening penalties for importers of dirty cars.…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Lulu Sun's Wimbledon run coming to an end 3:10

4d ago3:10

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The run at Wimbledon of New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun has come to an end. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the 23-year-old has been beaten in three sets by 28-year-old Croatian Donna Vekic. After winning the first set, and looking composed throughout much of the second in a classic back-and-forth slugfest, Sun looked on the edge of adv…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2024 34:15

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 10th of July it's OCR day, and Ryan speaks to Westpac's chief economist who isn't expecting a change any time soon. A change to our clean car standards is on the way, but Drive Electric aren't in favour. SailGP is on the way to Auckland next year, are dolphins going to be an …

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Richard Gladwell: Sail World Editor on Wynyard Quarter hosting the Auckland leg of the SailGP 3:56

4d ago3:56

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Auckland's leg of SailGP will bring the boats to the spectators. The event will hold its first ever leg in Auckland in January. Auckland was supposed to hold an event last year, but that was cancelled after land use issues with Wynyard Quarter. Sail World Editor Richard Gladwell says Wynyard Point will probably be the main spectator base with neces…

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Ryan Bridge: Labour should steer well clear of an inheritance tax 2:14

4d ago2:14

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I'm always a little bit paranoid about what governments are planning and what kind of taxes that they're scheming up. Look at the UK, which recently elected Labour and Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. They are talking about the potential of fiddling with their inheritance tax. They have one, we don't. On Heather's show yesterday we heard about t…

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Neurologically Mixed Relationships: The Crash Course-Joe Biel and Faith Harper 51:27

4d ago51:27

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To learn more about the Neurodivere Love Conversation Cards and Workbook, the Neurodiverse Love Conference videos and the other resources available for individuals or couples in mixed neurotype relationships, check out ⁠Neurodiverse Love._________________________________________________ Just about everyone in a neurologically mixed relationship is …

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the curfew being implemented in Alice Springs 2:52

5d ago2:52

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Alice Springs is under another curfew. Australia’s Northern Territory Police Commissioner has declared another curfew, lasting three nights, following a string of violent incidents in the outback town. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge that this time the curfew applies to both children and adults, unlike the one in March that on…

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Sally King: NZ Medical Cannabis Council Director on the changes to the export rules 3:28

5d ago3:28

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The changes to New Zealand’s medical cannabis export regulations are being called a ‘game changer’. Exports will now only have to meet the standards of the importing jurisdiction, rather than New Zealand’s standards. It will also streamline the licensing process for growers, and update testing and laboratory requirements. Sally King, Director of th…

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Irene King: Aviation Expert on Boeing pleading guilty to defrauding regulators 3:58

5d ago3:58

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An aviation expert says Boeing's management would be in jail if it were subject to New Zealand law. The company's agreed to a guilty plea around defrauding American regulators. It could pay up to half-a-billion US dollars to avoid prosecution. The lawsuit relates to two Boeing 737 Max jets that crashed in Indonesia in 2018 —and Ethiopia the year la…

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Brigitte Morton: Political Commentator on the Darleen Tana investigation and the Green's response 4:13

5d ago4:13

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Darlene Tana doesn't think natural justice has been followed. The Green Party's requested the MP resign from Parliament after receiving the investigation into alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Tana's been suspended on full pay for 115-days, earning over $40 thousand in that time. The former Green MP doesn't accept the findings…

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Ryan Bridge: Why was Darleen Tana asked to resign when Julie Anne Genter wasn't? 2:06

5d ago2:06

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Question: how do the greens save money on marketing photoshoot costs for the next election? Answer: just use their candidates' mugshots. Now that's obviously a joke... they're not all criminals. But there were a few criminally absurd things that happened during yesterday's press conference about Darleen Tana. Chloe got a bit grumpy when a reporter …

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Full Show Podcast: 9 July 2024 34:25

5d ago34:25

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th July. The Darleen Tana report is out and the Greens have called for her to resign from Parliament, but will she actually leave? Boeing pleads guilty to criminal fraud after the US Justice Department found they violated a settlement agreement following two fatal crashes. Ryan sp…

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10. Estate Disputes - The Collaborative Option with Zinta Harris 1:13:00

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There's a lot of misinformation out there about what happens if there's a challenge, or dispute, to a will. But beyond the thing that triggers the dispute - or the grounds somebody uses to challenge a will - there's a deep question about how that dispute will be resolved. There are plenty of paths that lead to a resolution and each one has its own …

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Dom Kalasih: Fast tracked roads may be tolled 3:15

6d ago3:15

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It's looking more likely the fast tracked roads of national significance will be tolled. Construction will begin in the next three years, but exact time frames and costs are not yet known, sparking fears from freight and transport companies. Transporting NZ Interim Chief Executive Dom Kalasih joins Ryan Bridge on Early Edition to discuss. LISTEN AB…

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Gavin Grey: French, UK elections 2:25

6d ago2:25

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The second round of voting has begun in the French election, just a week after the far right National Rally Party won a third of votes. Cabinet in the UK is meeting for the first time since Labour won the election. French cyclist Julien Bernard is being fined for kissing his wife during a Tour de France time trial. UK and Europe correspondent Gavin…

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Gareth Kiernan: Grocery prices up last month 3:14

6d ago3:14

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New data from Infometrics and Foodstuffs show costs from suppliers to supermarkets rose by 2.7% in June. Costs were up in all departments compared to last year, with around 2,000 items up in price from May to June. Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan joins Ryan Bridge to discuss why. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Full Show Podcast: 8 July 2024 34:28

6d ago34:28

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 8th of July, Newstalk ZB welcomes Ryan for his first programme. It's looking likely the government will toll the new Roads of National Significance - Ryan found out that's something the freight industry supports. Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan speaks to the costs from s…

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Mark Phillips: Crimson Global Academy Principal on screen time in educational settings 3:29

9d ago3:29

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The principal of an online high school is broadening the conversation about children's screen time. In an article in today's Medical Journal a group of experts calls for breaks, the use of blinking exercises, more hearing and visions tests for children, and more research on the dangers of screens. But Mark Phillips, Principal of online high school …

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Elliott Smith: ZB's Rugby Commentator on All Blacks v England Test 3:49

9d ago3:49

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Dunedin is abuzz ahead of the first All Blacks test of the 2024 season. They take on England at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night - and it's Scott Robertson's first match in charge. His first side includes Stephen Perofeta ahead of Beauden Barrett at fullback and Samipeni Finau edging Ethan Blackadder for the number six jersey. Newstalk ZB's Rugb…

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on election day and impending loss for the Conservative Party 5:46

9d ago5:46

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Britain's Conservative Party is bracing for a huge loss, with only a few hours to go till polling booths close. Keir Starmer's Labour is expected to close a 14 year chapter of Tory rule. Projections expect them to have up to 431 MPs out of 650, with the Tories plummet to 102 MPs. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking the Liberal Democ…

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Kieran McAnulty: Labour's Housing Spokesperson on the Government's plans to revise the housing development regulations 2:04

10d ago2:04

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The Labour Party says building more houses requires support from all sides. Housing Minister Chris Bishop will today announce the plan to flood the largest cities with land for housing development. Councils won't be able to set fixed rural-urban boundaries or mandate minimum floor area and balconies. Instead, the market will decide. Labour Housing …

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Bernie Smith: Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust on the overhaul to Kainga Ora's leadership 2:10

10d ago2:10

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A housing expert is backing the move to overhaul Kainga Ora leadership. The Housing Minister's announced a refreshed board and new expectations to reduce operating losses. It follows a review by former Prime Minister Bill English saying the ministry's been financially unsustainable. Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Bernie Smith says privat…

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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the mood in the Democrats after the Biden-Trump debate 3:01

10d ago3:01

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American President Joe Biden continues to face pressure from his own party. A new Reuters Ipsos poll shows Biden and former president Donald Trump neck and neck on 40% support among registered voters. Biden's recent debate performance against Trump has prompted calls for him to step aside. US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking there h…

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Mark Potter: NZEI President on the introduction of standardised testing for primary school students 4:11

10d ago4:11

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The primary teachers union says the Government's new school tests won't make a difference. The Government's introducing phonics checks done after 20 weeks of schooling and repeated at 40 weeks. Progression monitoring on reading, writing, and maths will also be introduced for children in Years 3 through 8, and done twice a year. NZEI president Mark …

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Lucy Letby being found guilty of attempted murder of another infant 3:20

11d ago3:20

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Former UK nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby. It adds to convictions last year that made her the United Kingdom's most prolific serial killer of modern times. The 34-year-old was found guilty last August of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more while working at a Chester Hospital. She went o…

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