Best Ed Byrne Podcasts (2024)

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Ed Byrne: Irish Comedian talks his 'Tragedy Plus Time' tour, winning The Chase 13:29

35m ago13:29

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Another popular comedian is back on New Zealand’s shores. Irish comic Ed Byrne is known for his intellectual comedy, making appearances on TV shows like QI, and even winning the celebrity version of The Chase. He’s back before Kiwi audiences with his ‘Tragedy Plus Time’ tour, kicking it off with a performance tonight in Hastings, before taking his …

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Ed Byrne: Irish comedian on new show, the death of his brother, and his special connection to Kaikoura and Christchurch 11:12

2h ago11:12

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Irish comedian Ed Byrne joined John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings, where he discussed his new show - Tragedy Plus Time. He explained how he manages to talk about the death of his brother Paul in the show and balance the emotion with humour. Plus his special connection to Kaikoura and Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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Ed Byrne - The Daily Bespoke July 24 46:36

2h ago46:36

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Today on the Daily Bespoke, the fellas are joined in studio by Irish comedian, Ed Byrne... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Estelle Clifford: Lime Cordiale - Enough Of The Sweet Talk 6:14

23m ago6:14

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Aussie pop-rock group Lime Cordiale has dropped another album. Their third studio album, the 17-track work features many of the singles they’ve released over the last two years. Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to review the brand new release. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Catherine Raynes: A Death in Cornwall, After Annie 4:35

36m ago4:35

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A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon has slipped quietly into London to attend a reception at the Courtauld Gallery celebrating the return of a stolen self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh. But when an old friend from the Devon and Cornwall Police seeks his help with a baffling murder investigation, he finds …

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Mike Yardley: The charm and cuisine of Corfu 8:41

44m ago8:41

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"It is the greenest of Greece’s islands, lush and verdant with emerald mountains and breathlessly blue waters lapping rocky coves and sandy bays. This northeastern outpost of Greece lies across the Ionian Sea from Italy’s heel, while Albania is just 3kms away. Corfu has long enticed conquerors, as much as holidaymakers. British and French influence…

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Dougal Sutherland: How phones can help combat loneliness and isolation 7:40

1h ago7:40

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Last time we talked about how your phone could interfere with connecting with people. This time I thought it would be good to talk about how our phones can help us combat loneliness and isolation. We hear a lot about the negative health impacts of loneliness, and yet this series of studies suggests that most of us are reluctant to reach out to old …

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Ruud Kleinpaste: Tauhou – The Numbers 4:58

2h ago4:58

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A couple of weeks ago we talked about feeding birds in your garden. In view of a decent week off, Jack was training his birds to do without food – slowly getting them used to going and finding food elsewhere for the next week or so. I realised that this requires some scientific back-up with observations from the distant past and very recent past, t…

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Dr Bryan Betty: What are Cold Sores? 5:29

25m ago5:29

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One topic that is very common and can be quite distressing for patients is ‘cold sores’ sometimes referred to as ‘fever blisters’. A very common presentation to the doctor! What are cold sores? - Small fluid filled blisters appear on the skin, often in patches. - Usually on the lips, chin or cheeks, or nostrils. - Sometimes can occur in the roof of…

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Tara Ward: Time Bandits, The Decameron, Simone Biles Rising 6:53

39m ago6:53

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Time Bandits The Taika Waititi-Jemaine Clement reboot of the 1981 fantasy film is an unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin (Apple TV+). The Decameron A dark comedy about a group of 14th century aristocrats and their servants, who retreat to a vil…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2024 1:56:27

1h ago1:56:27

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 27 July 2024, NZ's favourite Irish comedian, Ed Byrne joins Jack to chat winning The Chase and landing back on Kiwi shores for his Tragedy Plus Time tour. Jack hopes for a redemption story for one of the Olympics' greatest athletes as an extravagant ceremony officially opens the …

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Paul Stenhouse: Continued outages from the CrowdStrike outage, WhatsApp's US userbase continues to grow 4:28

2h ago4:28

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A week on from CrowdStrike's outage and not all systems are back online CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a post yesterday that "over 97%" of systems running its software were back online as of 25 July. Microsoft estimates that 8.5 million PCs had been disabled, so that suggests approximately 250,000 devices remain offline. In the US, Delta Airl…

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Francesca Rudkin: Mr Blake at Your Service, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 6:47

2h ago6:47

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Mr Blake at Your Service A widowed British businessman takes a job as butler of a manor house in France to remember his late French wife. His life takes a turn as he navigates the eccentric behaviour of the lady of the manor and the household staff. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a group of milita…

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Rosa Flanagan: Leek and Mushroom Savoury Pancakes 6:13

2h ago6:13

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One half of Two Raw Sisters, Rosa Flanagan joined Jack Tame to serve up a recipe for Leek and Mushroom Savoury Pancakes. Serves: 2 Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 3/4 cup chickpea flour 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup plant based or dairy yoghurt 1/2 tsp sea salt 3 tbsp nutritional yeast or freshly grated parmesan 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup coriander, chopp…

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Kevin Milne: What is New Zealand's best ad ever? 7:19

1h ago7:19

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New Zealand has some iconic advertisements. Jingles and scenes everyone knows, things you can start quoting and someone else in the room will chime in to finish off. Kevin Milne has been thinking about his favourite ads, and joined Jack Tame to run through a few. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jack Tame: I absolutely love the Olympics 7:26

1h ago7:26

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It’s upon us. We are exactly eight minutes away from the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Yes, the Opening Ceremony is a total cheese-fest. Yes, about a third of the athletes will have caught a cold from standing out in the rain for so long. But I for one, am fizzing. I love the Olympics. Absolutely love them. Al…

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Walking, Dribbling Stomachs - The Daily Bespoke July 26 27:56

1h ago27:56

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On the Daily Bespoke today, If humans are just walking, dribbling stomachs why do we enjoy making love to each other so much? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Mystery Milk Bottles - The Radio Highlights July 26 1:00:47

1h ago1:00:47

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On the radio show today, we have a guy busted for smuggling drugs twice in two days at the same airport, and a French hour of power to celebrate the Olympics in gay Paris... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Politics Friday: National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Reuben Davidson talk Pines on the Port Hills, Abuse in Care report, and mental health 21:59

4h ago21:59

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John MacDonald was joined by National’s Matt Doocey and Labour’s Reuben Davidson for Politics Friday. They discussed whether the Government should intervene on the replanting regulations for pine trees on the Port Hills after the multiple intense blazes. It’s been an emotional week in Parliament with the release of the Abuse in Care Report, so what…

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John MacDonald: The Port Hills is not the place for pine trees 5:48

4h ago5:48

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“Pines are one of the most flammable plants on the planet.” That’s a quote from a plant ecologist at Victoria University, Dr Nicola Day. And it's why some Christchurch councils went to the Government wanting a change to the forestry rules, to try and stop pine forests being re-planted on the Port Hills after the big fire earlier this year. The seco…

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John MacDonald: Abuse Inquiry - the direct and indirect victims 8:29

1h ago8:29

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In some way, shape or form, every New Zealander is a victim of the horrific abuse laid bare in the inquiry report released yesterday. First and foremost - absolutely first and foremost - it is the 200,000 people who were abused while in the care of the state and religious organisations that we are most mindful of. As we should be. The Government ap…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on Orana Wildlife Park, cost of road cones, and next year's local elections 8:40

3h ago8:40

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Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger joined John MacDonald for their regular catchup. The Mayor gives his thoughts on whether Orana Wildlife Park is in trouble, and how he feels about the council funding for it now. And, what is the cost to council for the use of road cones in Christchurch? And will he be standing for Mayor in next year's local elections…

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Just Mash's Flat Mate, Coming Down The Stairs - The Daily Bespoke July 25 28:34

1h ago28:34

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Today on the Daily Bespoke, Mash is searching for answers following a peculiar sequence of events at his flat last night... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Single For Life! - The Radio Highlights July 25 1:01:59

1d ago1:01:59

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Today on the radio show, we debate the merits of Whales in 'Penis Or Genius', and more people are staying single throughout their lives… what's up with that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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John MacDonald: The addict's battle is lost in a drug war 5:52

2h ago5:52

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Let’s play a little bit of would-you-rather. Would you rather the country faced a bill of $1 billion per year for the harm caused by drug use? Or $8 billion per year for the harm caused by alcohol? I know what your answer is. I’m picking it’s the same as mine. I’d rather we had neither. But that’s the comparison in front of us with these new stats …

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Eating A Weka - The Radio Highlights July 24 1:09:00

23h ago1:09:00

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On the radio show today, an employment lawyer tells us how to deal with offensive body odor in the workplace, and which endangered New Zealand birds make the best eating… allegedly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Space Special - The Daily Bespoke July 23 22:33

2d ago22:33

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On this edition of the Daily Bespoke, we ask the question where does the water on Earth come from and what would happen if you took a crap on the moon... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Raining Fish Cakes - The Radio Highlights July 23 1:03:42

1d ago1:03:42

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On the radio show today, the fellas look for The Four Pillars Of Kaimoana, and what should you do if you have a colleague who stinks? All that and more on this episode of the Radio Highlights Podcast... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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John MacDonald: The invisible VP for president? Don't think so 5:16

1h ago5:16

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One headline I’ve read about President Joe Biden quitting the presidential race is describing it as “a shock decision”. It’s no shock to me. But it was, apparently, to some of his campaign staff. According to reports, some of them had no idea their man had made-up his mind and was pulling the plug. Which I think is too little, too late for the Demo…

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Seafood Chowder (Not The Sex Act) - The Daily Bespoke July 22 22:10

4m ago22:10

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On this edition of The Daily Bespoke, the fellas discuss seafood chowder... (the food not the sex act) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Erecting Flat Pack Furniture - The Radio Highlights July 22 1:09:55

4d ago1:09:55

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Today on the radio show, the dangers of putting together flat-pack furniture on a hangover, and we think we’ve figured out how to improve rugby union… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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Nici Wickes: Apple & Blackberry Sheet Pan Cake 5:39

2d ago5:39

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Try this cake for the school lunch boxes this week – it’s quick to make and bake, soft and moist, incredibly delicious and square pieces are much more ergonomic in the lunch box. Makes 20x25 rectangle cake INGREDIENTS 150g butter 2/3 cup water ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch salt 1 tsp cinnamon (optio…

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Mike Yardley: The thrills of the Peloponnese Peninsula 7:48

2h ago7:48

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"As you wander around the Peloponnese Peninsula, it's like myth and history just constantly overlap. For history buffs, there's just so much to blow the mind in Southern Greece. Western Peloponnese is home to the Valley of the Gods. I went to Epidaurus in the Peloponnese, and you get a real flavour ancient sporting conquests. The place is home to A…

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Jack Tame: Tech outages can affect us all 3:29

1h ago3:29

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Apart from my beautiful wife, of course, the last person I thought of before I dozed off last night, was Dave. Dave had texted me a few hours earlier when I was filling in for Heather on Newstalk ZB Drive, to say he was driving home from Levin to Palmerston North when he’d stopped to fill up the car and had encountered a bit of a problem. He’d fill…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2024 1:56:22

1h ago1:56:22

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 20 July 2024, all-time great of NZ athletics Dame Valerie Adams joins Jack in studio ahead of her trip to Paris - to attend the Olympics as a spectator for the first time since the year 2000. Jack reconsiders his aversion to cash usage following the global Crowdstrike outage. Cat…

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Ruud Kleinpaste: Protecting your soil from severe frost 5:57

2h ago5:57

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You’ve heard me talk about the winter months for Yeeaaars! The big message is one of slowing things down and protecting your soil from heavy frosts. Keeping everything protected end give the earth a rest. Seeing most plants are now absolutely dormant they have shut down the growth; That means: no more taking up fertilisers (N-P-K) into the root sys…

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Dame Valerie Adams: Former Olympic gold medallist talks her Olympic career and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 15:58

5d ago15:58

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One week out from the 2024 Paris Olympics, the excitement and pressure is beginning to build. There’s one person who knows those pressures well, having represented New Zealand in five Olympic Games. Dame Valerie Adams is one of the country’s most well-known athletes, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, four-time World Champion, four-time World Indoo…

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John MacDonald: This is the most pointless piece of road safety advice 5:04

1h ago5:04

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Do you know what the most pointless piece of road safety advice is? Drive to the conditions. I get it and it’s well-meaning. But it’s pointless. A waste of breath. Because some people are incapable of doing it. And it would seem from some of the reports in the past 24 hours about those two buses which went off the road yesterday on the Twizel-Tekap…

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Dillys In A Chemist Warehouse - The Radio Highlights July 19 51:40

6d ago51:40

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On the radio show today, why did Mash and his daughter get so upset when they came across some dillys in a chemist warehouse in Sylvia Park... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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A Sexy French Maid Costume - The Daily Bespoke July 19 27:09

2h ago27:09

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On this edition of The Daily Bespoke, the boys answer, what do Sheryl the cleaner, Robert Wagner, and Matt Heath’s rowing technique have in common... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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John MacDonald: Councils cutting costs? It won't happen. Here's why 5:00

2h ago5:00

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It seems our local councils are in the Finance Minister’s line of sight. She’s been saying since the latest inflation numbers came out yesterday that, yes, it is somewhat positive that inflation is at 3.3 percent —just outside the Reserve Bank’s target— but she’s saying it’s not time to take the foot off the pedal. And she’s made it very clear who …

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Chuck This Behind A Paywall - The Daily Bespoke July 18 21:41

1h ago21:41

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In this edition of The Daily Bespoke, the fellas look at a request they received from a listener regarding their new money-making scheme... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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A Humiliation Of Radio Hosts - The Radio Highlights July 18 1:01:55

1d ago1:01:55

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On this edition of The Radio Highlights Podcast, we discuss the merits of TENACIOUS D in 'Penis or Genius', and six timeless sex tips that you NEED to remember... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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John MacDonald: Is the government's tree talk hot air? 5:21

1d ago5:21

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Not that long ago, I was talking to a guy who said it was perfectly fine for him to use some old floorboards he’d ripped up out of his kitchen for firewood, because China and India are polluting the atmosphere and so what difference can he make? These boards were coated in a dark, shiny varnish and they just screamed out “poison” to me. But, you kn…

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Hamish Kerr: Kiwi high jumper talks his career, goals and preparations for the Paris Olympics 7:46

1h ago7:46

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The 2024 Olympics are less than two weeks away, our athletes are selected and ready to go. Kiwi High Jump star Hamish Kerr has indicated he was more than ready to challenge for gold at the Games in Paris, with a compelling win in Monaco at the Diamond League. Hamish joined John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings from France, revealing tha…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the removal of the Treaty of Waitangi considerations from Pharmac 10:36

2h ago10:36

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins is unwavering on making Treaty considerations an expectation for Pharmac. His Government required Pharmac to commit to embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Associate Health Minister David Seymour's removed it in his newly-released letter of expectation, calling it a distraction. Hipkins told John MacDonald Pharmac was engagin…

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$400 From The ATM - The Daily Bespoke July 17 25:05

1h ago25:05

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On this edition of The Daily Bespoke Podcast, Matt is being questioned by his accountant about late-night ATM money withdrawals... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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A Cave On The Moon - The Radio Highlights July 17 57:42

1d ago57:42

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On this edition of the Radio Highlights Podcast, the fellas look at an eventful 24 hours for Tenacious D, and Matt gives up yet another food... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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John MacDonald: Our cops deserve better. Way better 4:52

3h ago4:52

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It can be very tricky sometimes getting to grips with who’s twisting the truth, who’s exaggerating things, and who really are the victims and the villains when it comes to industrial disputes. And this dispute between the Government and the police over pay and conditions is no different. Although it is in a way. And I’ll get to that. But, for all i…

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Matt & Jerry's Daily Ejaculate - The Daily Bespoke July 16 27:28

40m ago27:28

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On the Daily Bespoke Podcast today, the fellas discuss the original meaning of "Ejaculate"... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

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