Best Editor At Large Podcasts (2024)

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on SPQR owing over $2 million to IRD, other creditors 4:27

8m ago4:27

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The first liquidators' report on Auckland's SPQR shows it owes creditors $2.24 million. The Ponsonby eatery was placed into liquidation last Thursday by special resolution of the shareholders and is no longer trading. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this is a sign of the times, as several iconic Auckland eateries have yet to recov…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on a double decker bus set on fire during riots in Leeds 4:39

12m ago4:39

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Leeds has been rocked by riots overnight, which has seen a police car overturned and a double-decker bus set on fire. It began after police were called to a disturbance involving agency workers and children at an address in the Yorkshire city early in the evening, which then escalated into violence. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says no injuries have…

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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on Donald Trump wanting Taiwan to pay the US for its defence 8:34

18m ago8:34

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Donald Trump believes Taiwan should be paying the US for its defence, as covered in an interview ahead of the Republican National Convention. He also claimed Taiwan took 100 percent of the US’s chip business, due to Taiwan’s huge investments into its local semiconductor manufacturing company TSMC – the world’s biggest chip foundry. But Asia busines…

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Leigh Hodgetts: Finance and Mortgage Advisors Association country manager on BNZ and KiwiBank cutting mortgage rates 7:06

10m ago7:06

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BNZ and KiwiBank are the latest banks to announce cuts to mortgage rates. ANZ and Westpac had already dropped rates earlier in the week, leaving ASB as the last remaining big bank to hold back cuts at this state. Finance and Mortgage Advisors Association country manager Leigh Hodgetts joined Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Sports Huddle: Warriors, All Blacks vs Fiji, Ardie Savea 9:49

15m ago9:49

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Newstalk ZB Sport news director Clay Wilson and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Paul Ellison joined Jack Tame for the Sports Huddle. The Warriors are entering do-or-die territory, with their efforts hampered by a season-ending injury to skipper Tohu Harris. The All Blacks have headed stateside to San Diego - where coach Scott Robertson named a team f…

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Steve Roberts: Auckland University doctoral student says our athletes shouldn't have to choose between sport and education 5:22

1h ago5:22

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An Auckland University doctoral student says our high-performance athletes shouldn't have to choose between their sporting careers and their education. Steve Roberts has been conducting this research by speaking to up-and-coming university athletes here and in the US - and says our athletes are missing out on educational opportunities because our u…

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Mark Read: Horizons Regional Council spokesperson says an informed approach is needed to decide if they should play music on buses 4:41

23m ago4:41

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A party bus - or the sound of silence. The Horizons Regional Council, which covers an area including Whanganui and Palmerston North, is seeking feedback on whether bus users prefer to ride with background music. Its released a three-question survey asking what genres, playlists or radio stations should be played. Transport Services Manager Mark Rea…

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Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber chief executive says it wants unity from victors in tomorrow's election 3:40

32m ago3:40

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The Tauranga Business Chamber says it wants unity from those successful in tomorrow's election. A mayor and nine councillors will be elected for the first time since commissioners were introduced in 2021. Chamber Chief Executive Matt Cowley says so far turnout has been lower than in 2019. He told Jack Tame there needs to be collaboration. “Good ind…

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Logan Church: 1News US correspondent says Trump's speech certainly riled up Republicans despite its length 4:28

36m ago4:28

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The Republican National Convention's come to a close - with Donald Trump emerging as the party's pick for US President. Trump officially accepted his nomination - and delivered his first public address since he was shot in the ear on Sunday. His convention speech has gone down as the longest in modern American history. If elected, Trump says he'll …

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Pharmac board director's resignation over Government's Treaty of Waitangi directive 4:28

14m ago4:28

4:28

Pharmac director Dr Anthony Jordan has announced he’s resigning from the board over the Government’s Treaty of Waitangi directive. Associate Health Minister David Seymour told the drug buying agency earlier this week it was inappropriate for them to keep considering the Treaty’s place in the health sector. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls s…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's lengthy speech at the Republican National Convention 5:35

14m ago5:35

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Donald Trump has spoken at the Republican National Convention after accepting the party’s nomination for November’s Presidential election. The former President spoke for 90 minutes, covering a range of topics including his assassination attempt and jibes at his Democratic opponents, including former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and incumbent Presi…

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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on a potential shock move for All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea 1:54

34m ago1:54

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A shock move could be on the cards for All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea. Ahead of the All Blacks’ clash with Fiji in San Diego tomorrow – the number 8’s been linked with a potential move to Moana Pasifika from the Hurricances. Meanwhile, the Warriors are in must-win mode if they hope to secure a top eight spot, as they face the Raiders in Canber…

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Mandy Lusk: Vivace owner on open letter calling for support to hospitality businesses 5:23

11m ago5:23

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Auckland restauranter Mandy Lusk has penned an open letter calling on people and businesses to help the hospitality sector survive. It comes after Ponsonby restaurant SPQR’s closure last week, and the Vivace owner says she’s heard of three other restaurants closing in the next week. And her restaurant could be heading in the same direction. Vivace …

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“I can’t strength train because…” How exercise and pelvic floor training go hand in hand 16:20

8m ago16:20

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the two dead bodies found in a burned out car in Sweden 7:22

14m ago7:22

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Two missing Britons have been found dead in a burned-out car in Sweden Investigations are still ongoing, but the case is being treated as a double murder. UK correspondent Enda Brady says a motive has yet to be found. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the hype around AI 6:31

21m ago6:31

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The AI boom is continuing to hype up investors, as new developments keep occurring. The rise of AI in art, literature, media and even medicine has experts speculating about future developments. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks the phenomenon - and the long-term implications of the technology. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Shane Jones visiting 15 provincial centres to promote his $1.2 billion fund 3:48

15m ago3:48

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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones is set to begin a 15-stop tour next month to promote the Government's $1.2 billion fund for regional infrastructure. The Regional Infrastructure Fund will be spent over a three-year period and aims to fund projects designed around boosting growth, productivity and resilience. The Country's Jamie Mackay expl…

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Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2024 1:40:40

20m ago1:40:40

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18 July 2024, benefit sanctions have jumped by more than 50 percent. Green MP Ricardo Menendez March is not happy about it. 1News US correspondent Logan Church speaks to Jack after news that Joe Biden has been forced into isolation by Covid. Worst timing ever! SkyCity's Callum Mal…

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The Huddle: Do we need more sanctions for beneficiaries? 10:37

19m ago10:37

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Ministry of Social Development has confirmed benefit sanctions rose 53 percent in the June quarter, compared to the year before. Is the tougher approach the way …

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Grant McCallum: Northland MP urges Transpower to compensate Northlanders following recent power cut 6:11

34m ago6:11

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Northland's MP says a business lost almost half a million dollars thanks to the recent major power cut. Grant McCullum is calling on Transpower to compensate Northlanders with discounted transmission fees for a year. Nearly 100,000 people lost power last month when a tower toppled after maintenance crews unbolted three legs of a pylon at once. McCu…

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Callum Mallett: SkyCity Chief Operating Officer apologises as casino closes for five days 4:57

12m ago4:57

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SkyCity is apologising for failing to intervene with a repeat player in Auckland. A customer complained to Internal Affairs after gambling went continuously unnoticed on 23 occasions. SkyCity says a system failure meant they went undetected - and it's committed to improving its harm minimisation technology. Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallett sa…

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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive approves of increased police presence in Christchurch CBD 2:48

13m ago2:48

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There's belief an increased police presence in Christchurch's CBD is a win for all. Police have launched their Community Beat Teams, which will have up to 18 new and experienced officers patrolling the garden city's commercial areas. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says it acts as a deterrent for trouble-makers and helps those com…

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Logan Church: US correspondent on Biden facing more pressure to step down following Covid diagnosis 3:11

10m ago3:11

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President Biden has pulled out of a significant campaign event after testing positive for Covid-19. The White House says Joe Biden has mild symptoms - and will continue to carry out his duties from self-isolation in Delaware. US correspondent Logan Church says this comes at a terrible time, as Biden needs to prove he's fit and ready for a second te…

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Ricardo Menendez-March: Green Party MP reveals caucus hasn't discussed whether to use waka-jumping laws against Darleen Tana 5:30

13m ago5:30

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One member of the Greens says the caucus hasn't met for discussion on whether to invoke waka-jumping laws against Darleen Tana. Tana has left the party, but if she won't quit Parliament, the Greens can only replace her in their MP count if the Speaker removes her, an action the Party has historically opposed. Its report found Tana likely knew about…

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Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the PSA winning their case against the Ministry of Education 5:42

22m ago5:42

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The PSA has won a case against the Ministry of Education, calling it a victory for the dignity and fair treatment of workers. The union filed proceedings at the Employment Relations Authority, claiming the collective agreement wasn't met relating to the Government's spending cuts - putting hundreds of roles on the line. ZB political editor Jason Wa…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate reaching 4.1 percent 5:37

18m ago5:37

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Over in Australia, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in June. This is a higher figure than economists had predicted - and surpassed the previous figure of 4 percent. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this has prompted concern regarding interest rates, as the Reserve Bank might have to factor this in for their next announcement. LIST…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson's picks for the All Blacks' clash against Fiji 4:16

12m ago4:16

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The All Blacks have named six debutants in their 23 to face Fiji at San Diego on the weekend. Billy Proctor starts at centre with five more uncapped players on the bench - George Bell, Pasilio Tosi, Sam Darry, Wallace Sititi and Noah Hotham. Only captain Scott Barrett, number eight Ardie Savea, first-five Damian McKenzie and right wing Sevu Reece s…

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Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar Headmaster responds to three schools defying Ministry orders to enrol expelled students 5:50

11m ago5:50

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Three unknown New Zealand high schools are refusing to enrol students expelled from their prior schools in defiance of legal orders sent by the Ministry of Education. New reports confirm the Ministry has sent 261 letters to unwilling schools, requiring them to enrol students excluded or expelled from elsewhere. While 251 schools have accepted the M…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation figures holding steady at 2 percent 5:43

4m ago5:43

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Over in the UK, inflation has held steady at 2 percent - prompting calls for interest rate cuts. Prices across all sectors have taken a dive, with hotel stays being the lone exception. UK correspondent Gavin Grey outlines his prediction for when cuts will come. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the bank forecasting rate cuts for November 2024 5:34

13m ago5:34

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ANZ is the latest major bank to bring their interest rate cut predictions forward as the mood towards the economy changes. The bank has forecasted a 25 basis point rate cut from the Reserve Bank by November of this year. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says today's dip in inflation shows the tide is turning. "While it's true that domestic inflat…

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the positive response to CPI data 3:53

18m ago3:53

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Today's CPI data report prompted positive responses from experts - as it signalled a decline in inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, down from 4 percent annually to March. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2024 1:40:08

5m ago1:40:08

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 July 2024, is the cost of living finally over? Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks whether the OCR could be cut after inflation falls to a three year low. The police have made it easier for people to become an officer on a restricted licence - Assistant Commissioner Jill Rog…

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Billie Moore: Air New Zealand Airports Association CEO on the Commerce Commission saying Auckland Airport charges are too high 8:38

5m ago8:38

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The Commerce Commission says Auckland Airport’s proposed charge increases to fund infrastructure are 'too high'. In a statement released this morning, the commission said the five year pricing path is not reasonable and the airport was on track for an excess profit of $200m. Air New Zealand Airports Association CEO Billie Moore says the airport wil…

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The Huddle: Have we won the war with inflation? 9:53

11m ago9:53

9:53

Tonight on the Huddle, Phil O’Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Jack Black has cancelled the rest of Tenacious D's world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke about last weekend's near-fatal shooting of Donald Trump. Do we agree …

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Jack Tame: The Greens can own the hypocrisy and push Tana out 2:19

19m ago2:19

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The Greens have released the Executive Summary of their report into Darleen Tana, and it's pretty clear in asserting that Tana had much more involvement with her husband's bike business than she otherwise claimed. The question now is whether or she's going to decide to stay in Parliament. Tana said in her interview with Maiki Sherman that she'd tak…

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Juanita Neville-Te Rito: marketing expert and RX director says Jack Black made the right decision to cancel Tenacious D world tour 4:20

31m ago4:20

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One expert believes Jack Black's move to cancel his band's world tour was the right decision. Speaking at their Sydney show after Sunday's assassination attempt, Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass said: "Don't miss Trump next time". Gass has since apologised - but Jack Black has put all future creative projects on hold for the band. Sold-out shows were…

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Catherine Delahunty: former Green MP says it's likely the Greens could resort to utilising waka-jumping legislation to oust Darleen Tana 4:08

26m ago4:08

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A former Green MP says it's possible the party will use contentious legislation to boot Darleen Tana from Parliament. The party has asked her to resign, after reports revealed she probably knew about worker exploitation at her husband's bike business. E Cycles NZ has entered liquidation and Tana's left the Greens, but she won't say whether she will…

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Jill Rogers: Assistant Commissioner on the police allowing people with restricted licences apply to become officers 4:10

9m ago4:10

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The police have made some new changes to their recruitment eligibility criteria. Prospective applicants on their restricted drivers' license will be able to apply to become police officers under these new changes, in a bid to reduce recruitment numbers. However, Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers says successful applicants will need to obtain a ful…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils plan to tackle inflation issues following CPI update 3:56

17m ago3:56

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The Finance Minister says the Government has a plan to tackle non-tradeable inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, a fall from the 4 percent rise in the year to March. Nicola Willis says things like higher rents are sticking around. She says they want to help push that inflation down with more housing supply. "That's what will ul…

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Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Green Party detailing Darleen Tana's involvement in alleged migrant exploitation in new report 2:10

13m ago2:10

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A report reveals MP Darleen Tana had continued involvement with her husband's troubled bike firm. The Green Party has released the executive summary of the investigation into what Tana knew about alleged exploitation at the business. A key plank of her defence that she didn't know about the allegations is she sold her company shareholding in 2019. …

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on threats from Iran inspiring increased security around Donald Trump in recent weeks 6:13

35m ago6:13

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US officials have confirmed threats from Iran to assassinate Donald Trump had prompted increased security around him in recent weeks. It appears unrelated to the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania over the weekend. However, this has raised questions surrounding the apparent lapses that led to the shooter getting close enough to fire at Trump in …

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Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator ahead of tonight's State of Origin decider 3:17

21m ago3:17

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Over in Australia, fans are getting excited ahead of tonight's State of Origin decider between New South Wales and Queensland in Brisbane. Forward Mitch Barnett will make his Origin debut for the Blues off the interchange, with Kurt Capewell starting in the second-row for the Maroons. ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith unpacks the fan excitement a…

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David Graham: Billy Graham Youth Foundation CEO on the projected costs of the Government's military academy scheme 5:12

33m ago5:12

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The cost of mentoring young offenders as part of the Government's military-style academies could go as high as $100,000 per teenager, new documents show. The Oranga Tamariki-run pilot - involving 10 hand-picked young offenders between the ages of 14-18 - will begin at the end of the month and continue for one year. Billy Graham Youth Foundation CEO…

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"I remember Googling: How Do You Know If You're In A Happy Relationship?" with Sasha Pallari Live from BST Hyde Park 50:02

38m ago50:02

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This episode is recorded live from British Summertime in Hyde Park London, with the guest Sasha Pallari. Sasha is a content creator, curve model, and creator of 'The Filter Drop' campaign. Alice dives into Sasha's journey, discussing her influence on social media, the challenges and impact of her 'Filter Drop' campaign, and the broader implications…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on drink spiking becoming a specific criminal offence 4:38

25m ago4:38

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The UK Government is set to introduce new laws making drink spiking a specific criminal offence in the upcoming King's Speech. These law changes will be included within the 35 bills in the programme announced on Wednesday. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the existing legislation hasn't been updated since the 1800s - so this change is badly needed.…

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John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Government's plan to roll back insulation standards 8:29

34m ago8:29

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The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds. The current standards, introduced in May 2023, have been estimated to save homes over 40 percent on heating. AUT construction professor John Tookey is sceptical about this idea. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host pays tribute to Norm Hewitt 5:14

13m ago5:14

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The Country's Jamie Mackay is among thousands of fans and admirers paying tribute to the late Norm Hewitt. Hewitt died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998. Jamie Mackay recalled past interviews and catch-ups with the deceased rugby great. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of the CPI announcement 3:43

4m ago3:43

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Tomorrow's CPI announcement is set to reveal whether or not New Zealand is making headway with its war on inflation. Stats NZ will publish the Q2 consumers price inflation figures, helping the Reserve Bank determine future OCR decisions. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his predictions - and how they'll impact Kiwi households. LI…

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