Hey everyone! We have pivoted our channel and in our new series will be covering everything from Business to life to classic cars and old cinema, and back to business. No but really during our break we have been hard at work and we thought, people might want to see how we build a business, work together as a couple, growing professionally while making time for personal endeavors. Additionally people might want to have a go at it and we wanted to be a resource to help anyone and everyone on t ...
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Longtime journalist Nick Zaino interviews the people who create what he loves -- comedy, horror, and music on this weekly podcast. Plus a featured song or comedy routine on every episode! Visit the blog at www.departmentoftangents.com
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 26 July 2024, NZ Olympic chef de mission Nigel Avery joins Heather from Paris where the Olympics Opening Ceremony is just hours away. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced he won't be seeking a second term. The Crime Prevention Group has high hopes for whoever takes over …
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the latest updates on investigation into police officer stamping on man's head at airport
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An investigation continues into an incident at Manchester Airport, where an armed officer was filmed stamping on a man’s head. The officer has been suspended, and the family has been demanding compensation. But UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it’s alleged there was a lot more that went on leading up to the incident. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…
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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent recaps China's Third Plenum meeting
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China’s government has set out over 300 reform measures during its Third Plenum this week. The meeting – which takes place every five years – covered two major issues of national security and China’s economic recovery. Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis says China wants to be global players in technology to avoid reliance on the West, but he i…
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Sports Huddle: Dronegate, All Blacks Sevens, Medal prospects
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Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and sports commentator Andrew Gourdie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. The Football Ferns’ 2-1 loss to Canada has been mired in controversy, after the Canadians were found to have used drones to spy on the team’s training. The All Blacks Sevens’ Olympic campaign has ended before the op…
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Anita Dawe: Otago Regional Council spokesperson on case study finding new freshwater rules could cost up to $110 million for two small towns
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Concerns in Otago about how much new freshwater rules could cost. A case study by Federated Farmers Otago reckons it could cost as much as $110 million for two small Otago towns – roughly $50,000 per ratepayer. They’ve since written to councillors, district mayors and ministers demanding that this information gets made public. Otago Regional Counci…
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Josh Eoraki: Stardome astronomer on two astronauts being stranded in space while their return is being repaired
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Two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station have been told they will be stuck in space indefinitely. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams travelled up to the orbiting lab in Boeing’s space capsule seven weeks ago, and were meant to spend a week there. The delay in their return is due to ongoing repairs on the capsule. Stardome…
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Dr Moana Theodore: Dunedin Study director on the Kardashians using their research to determine real biological ages
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The Kardashians season finale that aired last night featured some New Zealand research. Kim Kardashian, as well as her sister, mother and brother-in-law, all took a test that determined their real biological age, with Kardashian coming in 10 years younger than what she thought she was. The science behind the test is an algorithm developed by scient…
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Sunny Kaushal: Crime Prevention Group President says Andrew Coster's successor will take a new approach to crime
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The future of policing is in question as Andrew Coster's tenure as Police Commissioner comes to a close. Police say Coster's time in the job will end April next year. Crime Prevention Group President Sunny Kaushal told Heather Du Plessis-Allan he's hoping for a commissioner with a new approach. He says all crime must be taken seriously and properly…
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Nigel Avery: Team New Zealand chef de mission says he's got full confidence in safety preparations for Olympic opening ceremony
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Team New Zealand is preparing for tomorrow's unique Olympic opening ceremony. Instead of the usual walk round the track the Paris games will buck the trend by having athletes boating down the Seine. Lady Gaga and Celine Dion are set to perform a duet at the opening ceremony. New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery told Heather du Plessis-Allan…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on new survey finding about 75 percent of New Zealanders are concerned over a second Trump presidency
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New Zealanders seem to be eyeing the upcoming US election with apprehension. New polling from Talbot Mills shows about 75 percent of New Zealanders are concerned about the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency. Half of respondents say they are either extremely concerned - or very concerned. Political editor Jason Walls told Heather du Plessi…
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Dan Mitchinson: Kamala Harris pushes Benjamin Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza
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US Vice-President Kamala Harris has pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to help reach a Gaza ceasefire deal that would ease the suffering of Palestinian civilians, striking a tougher tone than President Joe Biden. “It is time for this war to end,” Harris said in a televised statement after she held face-to-face talks with Netanyahu.…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Canada women's football coach getting sent home in wake of drone scandal
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Canadian women’s football coach Beverly Priestman has been sent home from the Olympics in wake of the side’s 2-1 win over the Football Ferns. It comes after the Canadians were caught using drones to spy on the Ferns’ training sessions, but Canada Soccer has revealed their use of drones goes well before Paris. Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens team's…
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Nick Leggett: Wellington Water Chair says there's lessons to be learned in wake of scathing review
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Wellington Water's Chair says the board's committed to improving the organisation in the wake of a scathing review. The report looked into a $51 million blunder which saw the agency tell councils they needed less funding than they actually did. It found a lack of leadership in the agency and issues with its organisational culture. Nick Leggett told…
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Andrew Coster not seeking a second term will upset almost no one
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So Andrew Coster has revealed he will not be seeking a second term as Police Commissioner. Which will upset...almost no one. I think most of us will be happy to see the back of him. Because while he does seem like a decent and smart guy, he has been rubbish at the job. This will be good for Police morale, I think, because they have been quite vocal…
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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on the group of Just Stop Oil activists that were arrested at Heathrow Airport
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A group of 10 Just Stop Oil activists have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempting to interfere with operations. The group were quickly detained and taken into custody after members had hinted they were planning an 'uprising'. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says the group may have been planning to glue themselves to the tarm…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host criticises Otago Regional Council's handling of new freshwater regulations
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There's outrage from New Zealand's rural community over Otago Regional Council's lack of transparency. The council has refused to unveil the latest draft of their Land and Water Plan, despite calls from Federated Farmers to release it. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the NZX 50 going up 6 percent in the past month
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New Zealand's share market is taking a turn for the better. New data indicates the NZX 50 has gone up by almost 6 percent in the past month - and economists are feeling optimistic about this reporting season. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains this change in direction. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 July 2024, survivors of abuse in care are now looking to police to prosecute those who have been involved in abusing kids and young people over decades. Canadian journalist Sarah Leavitt speaks to Heather from the Olympics after Canada's spying scandal against New Zealand just g…
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The Huddle: Should Canada face punishment after spy-gate?
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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Canada has copped backlash from all over the world after it was revealed they were spying on two separate Football Ferns training sessions ahead of the Olympics. Should the team get punished? The…
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Howard Dean: former Vermont governor on Joe Biden speaking out following his withdrawal from the presidential race
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Joe Biden stepped up to protect his administration's legacy in today's Oval Office address. The US President has explained why he stepped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris for President this week. He'd remained staunch against withdrawing for three weeks despite vast pressure and concern from those close to him about his ability to serve a…
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Jonathan Chew: Infant Nutrition Council CEO on New Zealand opposing proposed new regulations for infant formula
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New Zealand and Australia will go their own way when it comes to infant formula regulation. Ministers of both nations met today to discuss a controversial food-safety proposal which would impact product labels and sales. It's understood Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard sought a review over the proposal - but failed. Infant Nutrition Council CEO …
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Luke Kane: Federated Farmers Otago president calls for transparency around new freshwater rules
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There's calls for more transparency from Otago Regional Council about the impacts and costs of new freshwater rules. Federated Farmers Otago has written to councillors, district Mayors, and ministers demanding the latest draft of the council's Land and Water Plan be made public. President Luke Kane says a secretive consultation process has left the…
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Natasha Gallardo: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing CEO on youth hearing loss reaching higher levels
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There's growing concerns youth hearing loss could be at an all-time high. Globally, one in five young people have been diagnosed with hearing issues - and the WHO has predicted over one billion young adults risk permanent avoidable hearing loss. National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing CEO Natasha Gallardo says the problem stems from prolon…
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Sarah Leavitt: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reporter on Canada getting caught spying on multiple Olympic training sessions
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There's growing calls for disciplinary action against Canada following new developments in their spying scandal. FIFA confirmed proceedings have been opened after support staff were caught flying a drone over two Football Ferns training sessions ahead of tomorrow's match in St Etienne. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reporter Sarah Leavitt says t…
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Jim Goodwin: abuse survivor calls for police to investigate alleged perpetrators following Royal Commission of Inquiry report release
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Survivors want police action following yesterday's damning abuse in care report. The Royal Commission of Inquiry estimates about 200,000 people were neglected and abused in state and faith based institutions between 1950 and 2019. The Commission's made 138 recommendations - including redress, removing care from state hands, and police investigation…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Greens criticising the Government's plan for youth boot camps following Royal Commission report
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The Green Party has hit back at the Government's pilot program launching their proposed youth boot camps. A Royal Commission report found evidence of harrowing abuse and neglect in state and faith-based institutions between 1950 and 2019. That includes youth boot camps - a programme the Government is reviving in a pilot next week. Newstalk ZB polit…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Oly Whites beginning their Olympic campaign with a win against Guinea
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New Zealand has started their Olympic campaign off strong, with the men's football side landing a win over Guinea. The Oly Whites beat their opposition 2-1 in Nice this morning. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the victory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Jan Tinetti: Labour's education spokesperson says regulations are needed to keep ECE centres safe
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Labour's education spokesperson says regulation is needed to ensure children are safe in early childhood education. Opposition parties have joined forces to stop what they fear will be dangerous changes. The Government has launched a sector review, saying it plans to remove regulations deemed 'unnecessary'. Jan Tinetti says the review's been rushed…
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Canada needs to be punished properly
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On first blush, that punishment that New Zealand is asking for in relation to Canada's drone spying might seem harsh - but it’s not. I think it is exactly what needs to happen. The Canadian football team should be forced to forfeit any points they earn if they win the match against the Football Ferns tomorrow morning. Which they probably will, beca…
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the military deployment being sent over to monitor the Paris Olympics
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Paris is about to see the biggest military deployment on its shores since World War II. Over 40,000 personnel have been sent over to monitor the Paris Olympics to ensure nothing goes wrong over the two-week timeframe. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says there's concern surrounding terrorism, cyber attack and foreign threats. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the impact of the Warehouse takeover on the NZX
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Experts have revealed how the market reacted to the proposed takeover of the Warehouse. An Australian private equity firm has made a formal takeover offer to The Warehouse Group - which would give founder Sir Stephen Tindall greater control. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains how this played out on the NZX. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…
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Sonja Cooper: Cooper Legal Principal Partner on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
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Legal experts and advocates have welcomed the Royal Commission's inquiry into the extent of abuse that occurred at care facilities. The long-awaited report of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission, six years in the making, has been released this afternoon. Cooper Legal Principal Partner Sonja Cooper says there were a lot of promises made after the rel…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's plan to inject more capital into Kiwibank
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The Government has dropped further hints it isn’t opposed to diluting its 100% ownership of Kiwibank to enable it to grow. While Kiwibank is expanding, it needs a lot more capital to be the disrupter it was set up to be to challenge the big four Australian-owned banks. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny speculates about the Gover…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the widespread political reactions to report covering historic abuse and neglect in care facilities
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The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic abuse and neglect of New Zealanders in state and faith institutions has been branded it a national disgrace. It found children, young people and adults were exposed to extreme physical, emotional and sexual abuse, severe exploitation and neglect. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Wa…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 24 July 2024, the Royal Commission's report into abuse in care estimates 200,000 Kiwi kids, young people and adults were abused in care between 1950 and 2019. Minister Erica Stanford says the Government is committed to make things right and put in place a redress system. ACT say…
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The Huddle: Does Health NZ need to ditch the Karakia terms for staff?
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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Paddy Gower and David Farrar from Kiwiblog joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A harrowing report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic abuse and neglect of New Zealanders in state and faith institutions has been branded a 'national disgrace'. What do we make of th…
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Craig Little: Wairoa mayor on on the review revealing Hawke's Bay Regional Council was not prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle
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A new investigation has revealed Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood protection infrastructure is not fit for purpose. An independent review's found there was a lack of Regional Council planning and preparedness for a flood that breached stopbanks, like in Cyclone Gabrielle. Risk was underestimated in some areas, and historic large floods were not…
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Todd Stephenson: ACT health spokesperson wants Health NZ to ditch karakia for staff
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The ACT Party wants Health NZ to stop encouraging staff to incorporate a Karakia - or prayer - into their daily routine. A leaked email revealed the organisation wants staff to include more prayers into their work - and included instructional videos. ACT health spokesperson Todd Stephenson has labelled this a 'distraction'. "We want a culturally an…
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Maia Jackman: former Football Fern on Canada getting caught spying on New Zealand's Olympic training with a drone
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One former Football Fern is perplexed with Canada amid their attempts to spy on the team. New Zealand has made a formal complaint to the IOC after Canada was caught using a drone to keep tabs on a Football Ferns training session. Maia Jackman says they need to be held accountable for this. "That's pretty bad. That's not what the Olympics are about.…
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Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic chief property economist on rental prices decreasing for the first time in two years
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New data indicates the financial pressures are easing on renters. Rental prices have decreased for the first time since 2022, according to Trade Me’s Rental Price Index for June 2024. CoreLogic chief property economist Kelvin Davidson says this is a sign the rental market has shifted in favour of tenants. "There's a bit less demand out there and a …
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Erica Stanford: Minister-in-charge of the Government's response to abuse in care facilities shares 'harrowing' report details
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Survivors of harrowing abuse in New Zealand's care system have gathered in Parliament for the tabling of a report on their experiences. A Royal Commission of Inquiry has found about 200,000 people suffered in state and faith based institutions from 1950 to 2019. It recommends urgent redress, payment to whanau of survivors to recognise generational …
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kamala Harris beating out Donald Trump in new poll
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Kamala Harris has the edge over Donald Trump in a new nationwide poll. The Reuters / Ipsos poll puts Harris on 44 percent and Trump on 42. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's interesting the Republican National Convention didn't give Trump a bigger boost. He says what's most impressive is the record-breaking $81 million (USD) raised in donati…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Canada using a drone to spy on the Football Ferns ahead of the Paris Olympics
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The Football Ferns have been hit by a spying scandal ahead of the Paris Olympics. Ahead of Friday morning's match against Canada, a member of support staff for the Canadian team was caught flying a drone over a New Zealand training session. The NZOC has lodged a complaint - with Canada allegedly issuing an apology and starting an investigation into…
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Health NZ needs to scrap time-wasting measures
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Listen, I agree with the ACT Party that Health NZ needs to drop this nonsense of encouraging staff to incorporate a prayer into their daily routine. What is this? Are we living in the 6th century with the height of Christianity? This is very unmodern. Now, the reason we know about this is because the ACT Party's been leaked an email that was sent t…
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Demelza Jackson: ZB political reporter on the Royal Commission of Inquiry final report detailing decades of abuse in care facilities
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The Government is being urged to give up responsibility for care and protection, youth justice and disability services. A nearly six-year Royal Commission of Inquiry final report on the abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care has been released today. It makes 138 recommendations, including cal…
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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on one French MP saying Israeli athletes are not welcome to the Paris Olympics
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One far-left French MP has attracted controversy after saying Israeli athletes were not welcome to the upcoming Olympics. With less than a week to go until the Games kick off, France Unbowed's Thomas Portes called for people to protest the appearance of Israeli athletes. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says this has drawn in negative reactions fr…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Waikato-based Spring Sheep gaining brand registration for infant milk formula in China
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A Waikato-based sheep milk company has managed to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula in China. Spring Sheep will be able to directly import and distribute infant formula to China - and increase export volumes long-term. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the significance of this deal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Commerce Commission's plan to cap PayWave and online credit card fees
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One expert has voiced approval with the Commerce Commission's plan to regulate PayWave and online credit card fees. The watchdog says capped fees could save Kiwis $250 million dollars, from the $1 billion a year they spend in-store and online. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says these changes are neceesary. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…
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Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the new research claiming home ownership rates will fall below 50 percent before 2050
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Home ownership rates have dropped below 60 percent, and data indicates this figure could get lower. New research commissioned by Westpac says home ownership figures will fall as low as 50 percent by 2050. The bank has since pledged to lend $1 billion over the next three years to fund affordable housing. CEO Catherine McGrath says it's critical to e…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 23 July 2024, Commerce Commission chair John Small tells Heather why he wants to crack down on PayWave and credit card fees. Former Green MP Darleen Tana is back in Parliament - what's she saying about why she's decided to stay? Orana Park board member Ken Hughey defends the park'…
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