Best Allan Nicol Podcasts (2024)

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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister defends proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws as part of gang crackdown 3:06

6m ago3:06

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The Government is backing its gang crackdown. The proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would ban people from holding a firearms licence, over lower-level offences - and allow warrantless police searches of suspects. The Justice Select Committee is asking the Government to scale back the plan, citing concerns it gives police too much power. Assoc…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the renewed concerns surrounding the Seine's water quality during the Paris Olympics 7:09

2h ago7:09

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There's a fresh wave of concerns about the water quality in the Seine for the Paris Olympics. A training session for the Olympic triathlon event has been cancelled due to unsafe levels of pollution, with heavy rain from the opening ceremony reviving recent fears. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says tests have confirmed the water is not up to scratch f…

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Alex Cassels: property developer launches bid to repurpose Auckland commercial buildings into housing 8:33

2h ago8:33

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One Wellington property developer is calling on the Reserve Bank to make it easier to repurpose vacant commercial buildings. Alex Cassels has set up several new apartment buildings in Wellington - and is looking to expand to Auckland. He explained how this scheme would alleviate the housing crisis and provide affordable rents. LISTEN ABOVE See omny…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates 5:05

3h ago5:05

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New inflation data out of the US has experts speculating potential rate cuts in the coming months. The Federal Reserve is set to meet on Thursday - and it's likely they'll offer an update about when rate cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2024 1:40:20

8m ago1:40:20

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 July 2024, a successful eye surgeon has been accused of strangling his wife and making it look like suicide. Chelsea Daniels reports from the first day of the Polkinghorne trial. Tax cuts are finally coming to your bank account this week. The Finance Minister says you might just…

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The Huddle: How excited are we for tax cuts? 8:21

5m ago8:21

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Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Greens have raised a few eyebrows over their decision to give Darleen Tana 21 days to resign from Parliament before they vote to invoke the waka-jumping legislation. Do they need…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the new tax changes kicking in this week 7:27

6m ago7:27

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The Finance Minister has promised relief is on the way for Kiwi households. The Government's highly-anticipated tax changes officially take effect this coming Wednesday - meaning over three million people can expect a little more in their pay packets. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government has been working with payroll providers across …

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Alan Gilpin: World Rugby CEO on New Zealand Rugby's progress during the Paris Olympics 5:12

1h ago5:12

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Several Kiwi rugby stars are representing New Zealand on the world stage in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The New Zealand women's sevens side have beaten Canada 33-7 and China 43-5 in pool matches at Stade de France on the opening day. The men's sevens team have finished in fifth, with France taking gold after a 28-7 thumping of Fiji in the final. World…

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Cathie Cottle: Kind Café owner says cost of living pressures forced plant-based café to start selling meat 4:16

1h ago4:16

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An Auckland plant-based café is beefing up its menu, hoping to increase customers and reduce production costs. Kind Café says the cost of living has forced the change. Owner Cathie Cottle says they're hoping it'll be temporary - and the café will be able to later return to its principles. She says vegetarian options tend to be more expensive than m…

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Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the Crown outlining the habits of Philip Polkinghorne during murder trial 5:40

2h ago5:40

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Philip Polkinghorne's relationship with his wife has been a key theme on the first day of his murder trial. The Auckland eye surgeon has accused of killing Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home in 2021, but his defence claims she took her own life. Lawyer Ron Mansfield says the couple had an open and loving relationship. Chelsea Daniels has been in c…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the public reaction ahead of tax cuts kicking in 5:31

2h ago5:31

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The long-promised Government tax cuts will land in Kiwi wallets this week. The changes to tax thresholds come into effect on Wednesday - for about three-and-half million people. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says the Government will be expecting a positive response - and a boost in the polls - for delivering these cuts. LISTEN ABOVE See …

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffling ministerial roles ahead of election 5:03

2h ago5:03

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shaken up several political portfolios, including immigration and housing, ahead of the coming election. Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles have been axed from the home affairs ministry and replaced with Tony Burke - who also took over immigration and multicultural affairs. Australian correspondent Oliver P…

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Nick Bewley: ZB sports commentator on Erika Fairweather bouncing back from Sunday's 400m performance 4:33

3h ago4:33

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Olympian Erika Fairweather is confident she has gas in the tank after qualifying seventh-fastest for tomorrow's women's 200 metre freestyle finale. She says she's recovered physically from her fourth place in the 400 metres 'splash of the titans'. ZB sports commentator Nick Bewley explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor blames speed humps for delayed emergency response 4:19

8m ago4:19

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There's belief speed humps hindered emergency responders rushing to help a dying man. Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it's concerned Wellington roading changes are slowing response vehicles. A man reportedly collapsed and died in his Karori home last week - with responders arriving too late to resuscitate him. City Councillor Ray Chung claims s…

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454 Jes Kerzen - Teacher Learns Telepathy and Discovers 'The Beyond' from Autistic Student 59:24

2d ago59:24

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Meet a Teacher who learned Telepathy from her Autistic Student! Many years ago, a unique bond formed between herself as a school teacher Jes Kerzen and a six-year-old autistic boy, Asher. While Jes taught Asher to communicate by speaking, Asher taught Jes telepathy, his first language. Their journey together now spans 25 years of exploring psychic …

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454 Jes Kerzen - Teacher Learns Telepathy and Discovers 'The Beyond' from Autistic Student 59:24

2d ago59:24

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Meet a Teacher who learned Telepathy from her Autistic Student! Many years ago, a unique bond formed between herself as a school teacher Jes Kerzen and a six-year-old autistic boy, Asher. While Jes taught Asher to communicate by speaking, Asher taught Jes telepathy, his first language. Their journey together now spans 25 years of exploring psychic …

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Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2024 1:40:31

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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 4:16

8h ago4:16

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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 4:46

8m ago4:46

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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 9:02

8h ago9:02

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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 8:13

15m ago8:13

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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 2:37

8h ago2:37

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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 3:32

10m ago3:32

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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 2:33

10m ago2:33

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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 4:17

13m ago4:17

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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 5:33

4m ago5:33

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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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