Best Amber Athey Podcasts (2024)

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Amber Athey: The Spectator Editor on the Presidential debate 4:27

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U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head in Atlanta last week in the first Presidential debate of this campaign cycle. The debate was not a good look for the Democrat side, with calls for Biden to stand down as their nominee. The Spectator's Washington Editor Amber Athey told Mike Hosking it was a result many wer…

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

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

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Catherine Law: Avonside Girls High Principal on the dropping number of holidays being taken during the school term 3:32

11m ago3:32

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A principal says the number of students going on holidays during the school term has dropped. Flight Centre data shows a 30% reduction in family bookings during the school term compared to last year. But the bookings during winter school holidays are up 10%. General Manager Heidi Walker says it's likely due to the Government's focus on truancy. Avo…

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Duncan Greive: Spinoff Founder on the potential impact of the changes to the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill 2:52

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A media commentator says a Bill to make tech platforms pay for news has a decent shot at bringing change. The Government's progressing an amended version of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill to make digital platforms like Facebook pay for using news content. National and NZ First are supporting it, while ACT's invoking its right to 'agree to di…

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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers RMA Reform Spokesperson says the Government needs to pick up the pace on RMA reforms 2:30

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Federated Farmers is urging the Government to pick up the pace with replacing the RMA system. The percentage of applications processed within statutory time frames is falling, from 89% in 2020-2021, to a record low of 76% the next year. Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper told Mike Hosking that the Government is taking it seriousl…

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the cyberattacks on Australia's big four banks 2:39

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Australia’s big four banks have been hit with a raft of cyber-attacks. The systems of NAB, CommBank, ANZ, and Westpac were being hit every minute of every day, leaving customers increasingly vulnerable to scams. The attackers were trying to gain access to the banks’ computer systems, deny services to customers, use malicious code, or breach securit…

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Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the rising number of liquidations 3:51

7m ago3:51

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The number of liquidations is starting to rise as small and medium-sized businesses are suffering from a lack of sales. Businesses are seeing a lack of overall sales, with some people putting off big purchases. More people are paying their phone bills and mortgages on time in the month, but late payments are up year-on-year. Centrix Managing Direct…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the Government's quarter 3 plans for law and order 4:26

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The Police Minister says he's starting to see change when it comes to crime, but there's a long way to go. The Government's committed to passing four pieces of law and order legislation in the next quarter. It includes allowing police to ban gang patches, confiscate firearms, more efficiency in the courts, and more rehabilitation for on-remand pris…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the Government's commitments to law and order in the next quarter 3:35

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The Government's committed to passing four pieces of law and order legislation in the next quarter. It includes enabling police to ban gang patches and confiscate firearms. They'll also improve efficiency in the courts system and increase access to rehabilitation for on-remand prisoners. Police Association president Chris Cahill told Mike Hosking t…

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Shaun Robinson: Mental Health exec on new govt targets 3:33

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The government has announced a goal of between 80 and 90% of people seeking specialist and primary services getting that help faster. Shaun Robinson, Mental Health Foundation Chief Executive, says more is needed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Gavin Grey: France, UK set to hit the polls this week 2:48

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France is going to the polls today, with early voting hinting at a change of Presidency. UK politicians are doing their final push for votes ahead of Thursday's election. UK and Europe correspondent Gavin Grey has all the latest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Andrew Alderson: Formula 1, T20, and more from the weekend 3:49

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From Lando Norris and McLaren to the T20 Cup, Andrew Alderson brings you all the sporting updates from over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Amber Athey: Spectator's Washington Editor on the upcoming debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump 4:17

1d ago4:17

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump go live in Atlanta tomorrow afternoon, New Zealand time. The televised US election debate is the earliest in the campaign since 1960, with Americans going to the polls in just over four months. It's the third time the US President and the former President will go head to head after two heated encounters in 2020. The Spect…

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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent says Boeing's astronauts are likely to remain stuck in space into July 2:59

6d ago2:59

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Two astronauts are likely to remain stuck in space into July. Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were supposed to return on the Boeing Starliner about two weeks ago after an eight day stint in space. US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking that there have been several issues including malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks. She says w…

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Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President on the lack of capacity in the face of the Government's sentencing law reforms 3:23

1d ago3:23

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There’s uncertainty over whether Corrections has capacity, with more prisoners on the way. The Government's sentencing law reforms will mean longer sentences and up to 1700 more inmates every year. Corrections Association's Floyd du Plessis says the prisons are currently full, and while there are more beds in theory, they aren't adequately staffed …

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Ben Green: Gisborne Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Manager on the aftermath of this week's severe weather 2:22

1d ago2:22

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A Gisborne Civil Defence manager says they're now dealing with the clean up from this week's severe weather. States of emergency in the Wairoa District and Hastings Heretaunga Ward remain in place. Roads were closed and people evacuated after heavy rain lashed the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions yesterday. Wairoa District Council says 400 properti…

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Jason Walls: Political Editor on Winston Peters invoking the Agree to Disagree clause 2:51

7d ago2:51

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New Zealand First has invoked the Agree-to-Disagree Coalition clause. Winston Peters says his Party doesn't support the Government continuing the Covid Commission of Inquiry in its current form. The clause is nestled within New Zealand First's Governance agreement with National, allowing Peters and his MPs to speak publicly about a Cabinet decision…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the gambling scandals in the lead up to the election 3:10

2d ago3:10

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A gambling scandal is causing a rocky run up to next week's UK election. Six police officers, including a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team, are in hot water after allegedly placing bets on the election date. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that it's an extraordinary saga, with two Conservative MPs now suspended a…

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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the spike in global shipping prices 3:05

2d ago3:05

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There’s hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long. Conflict in the Red Sea has caused shipping costs to jump three times higher than the rates seen at end of last year. But, ASB Senior economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking, the impact on inflation will depend on how long prices remain high. He says the prices have spiked q…

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Seth Stern: Freedom of the Press Director of Advocacy on the precedent set by the Julian Assange trial 4:04

2d ago4:04

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The latest in the Julian Assange saga is being coined a dark day in American history and press freedom. The Wikileaks founder is set to plead guilty to violating US espionage law and will be sentenced to 62 months of time already served before going free. Freedom of the Press' Director of Advocacy Seth Stern told Mike Hosking that it's a case that …

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the changes to Australia's vape ban 2:28

3d ago2:28

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Australia is taking a firm stance on vaping. The sale of vapes will be restricted to pharmacies from next week, as the Greens agree to pass a proposed ban. However, the Government has agreed to water down restrictions that would have required adults to obtain a prescription. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Mike Hosking that this has spark…

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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on the naming of Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad 4:34

3d ago4:34

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Scott Robertson’s All Blacks squad has been announced, with Scott Barrett taking the captaincy. He’s taking over the duties from Sam Cane, with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett sharing the vice-captaincy. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Mike Hosking that he doubts there’ll be any drastic changes right off the bat. He said that if they’re going to…

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Rachel Hart: Cancer Society CEO on the uncertainty in the timeline surrounding cancer drug funding 3:55

3d ago3:55

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The Cancer Society says yesterday was a momentous day but there's still a bit of uncertainty around Pharmac's funding boost. The Government's committed $604 million, taken in advance from next year's Budget. It will cover the funding for 54 new medicines, including 26 cancer treatments. Cancer Society chief executive Rachael Hart told Mike Hosking …

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on increasing police officers on the beat 4:31

4d ago4:31

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Auckland will soon have Police on the beat 24/7. Community Beat Teams will be based in major centres, with 63 officers in Auckland, 17 in Wellington and 10 in Christchurch. It's the Police and Government's newest plan to crackdown on crime rates. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking “We want to make sure that we have a safe city – not on…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the King reportedly not going to visit New Zealand 2:12

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King Charles will likely skip New Zealand during his upcoming tour to the South Pacific. According to The Mirror, he and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia and Samoa - but have dropped New Zealand. The visit was never officially announced - just rumoured to be on the agenda. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking “His Majesty is said t…

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Mike Hosking: Delivery and confidence - that's what we want from governments 1:59

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I think we got enough out of Nicola Willis on the programme Friday to know that today, cabinet’s gonna sign off this money for Pharmac to solve the cancer problem. The big outworking of this is - I hope they've learned their lesson. This government has a couple of problems. The biggest one is the mess they inherited. We are going to spend at least …

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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Anchor gives a Super Rugby finals recap 4:47

4d ago4:47

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The Blues dominated the Chiefs on Saturday night to take the 2024 Super Rugby title at Eden Park - beating the visitors 41-10. Caleb Clarke scored a hattrick as Akira Ioane and AJ Lam got a try each. It's the first time they've won the competition in more than two decades. Newstalk ZB Sports Anchor, Andrew Alderson, told Mike Hosking “I thought it …

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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the government's expected announcement for cancer drugs 3:00

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The Government’s expected to announce a $600 million boost in funding for Pharmac today. If approved, it would bump the medicine budget up 40 percent - and cover the 13 cancer drugs the Government initially promised, and more. Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair, Malcolm Mulholland, told Mike Hosking “From our perspective – this was always going to be the…

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the betting scandal facing the Tories 3:45

7d ago3:45

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Labour’s lead in the UK election is holding steady as the Tories deal with a scandal. The party has admitted that their campaign head, Tony Lee, placed bets on the timing of the vote, allegedly just days before Sunak went public. The BBC revealed that Tory candidate Laura Sanders, wife of Lee, is also being investigated by Britain’s Gambling Commis…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the GDP increase and what it means for quarter 2 4:05

12d ago4:05

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New Zealand's officially out of a technical recession but may not be out of the woods. Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2% in the three months to March and the same amount for the year. However, per capita GDP decreased by 0.3%. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking that the numbers are not looking promising for Q2. He said that …

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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby Final between the Blues and the Chiefs 3:27

7d ago3:27

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Tomorrow’s Super Rugby Final is set to be an intense match. The Blues face off against the Chiefs at a sold-out Eden Park, kicking off just after 7pm. ZB’s Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking that the Chiefs have come out of nowhere in the last couple weeks. The Blues were expected to face the Hurricanes in the finals, the Chiefs ente…

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Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO on the impact of the Northland power outage on businesses 3:43

7d ago3:43

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A Northland business leader says the large power outage will significantly impact business. Widespread power outages began yesterday morning when a transmission tower toppled at Glorit, northwest of Auckland. NorthPower says supply has since been restored to the majority of Northland. Top Energy is showing 61 customers in Bay of Islands still witho…

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James Smith: General Manager of Policy and Advocacy at the National Road Carriers Association on the Brynderwyns reopening from next week 3:13

8d ago3:13

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Freight operators are thrilled they can deliver goods to Northland a lot faster from next week. State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns will reopen to two-way traffic from 11.59pm next Wednesday, just in time for Matariki weekend. The Transport Agency says additional space has been created so crews can work on repairs without lengthy closures. James S…

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Kim Mundy: ASB Senior Economist ahead of the release of last quarters GDP figures 3:33

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We'll know later today whether New Zealand was in a technical recession last financial quarter. Gross Domestic Product figures for the three months to March are released later this morning. ASB is forecasting a 0.1% rise. Senior economist Kim Mundy told Mike Hosking that they're not expecting another recession, but neither are they expecting strong…

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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the call for Boeing to be charged with criminal liability 3:36

8d ago3:36

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There's a renewed call for Boeing to be prosecuted after being grilled in the US Senate over its recent safety issues. US Justice officials have until July 7th to decide if it lays criminal charges. Family members of the 346 victims of two separate crashes involving Boeing planes five years ago were also at the hearing. US Correspondent Katherine F…

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Christine Rose: Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders spokesperson on the SailGP moving from Lyttleton Harbour 2:22

8d ago2:22

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Dolphin advocates are celebrating SailGP's decision to move next year's event from Christchurch. SailGP announced the 2025 edition wouldn't return to Lyttelton Harbour, which has hosted for the last two years. In this year's event, the first day of racing was controversially cancelled due to a Hector's Dolphin spotting. Maui and Hector's Dolphin De…

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean 3:02

9d ago3:02

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Dozens of migrants have been rescued from a sinking ship in the Mediterranean. German aid group RESQSHIP said it picked up 51 people from a sinking wooden boat, including two unconscious people, and found ten bodies trapped in the lower deck. A second ship sank nearby, and 64 people total are still missing from the vessels. Europe Correspondent Gav…

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Victor Billot: Maritime Union spokesperson on the ballooning costs of maintaining the Interislander ferries 3:35

10d ago3:35

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Maintenance on ageing Interislander ferries is seen as a short-term solution by the Maritime Union. Estimated annual maintenance costs to keep KiwiRail’s three ageing Interislander ferries running could almost double to $65 million by next year, and keeping the ferries afloat will be an “ongoing battle”. A previous assessment of the fleet’s conditi…

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John Moffat: Bovine disease vaccine research lead on the impact of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea on costs 2:49

9d ago2:49

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There’s hopes an improved vaccine against an infectious disease running rife through New Zealand cattle could ease costs for farmers. The Ministry for Primary Industries is backing a project which aims to develop a modified vaccine against Bovine Viral Diarrhoea. It impacts about 80% of our dairy and beef herds and costs the industry more than $190…

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Ruth Money: Victims advocate on the introduction of time frame goals in the justice system 4:48

9d ago4:48

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A victims' advocate says new measures to address court backlogs are doable if all players in the system play their part. The Chief District Court Judge has introduced maximum waiting times based on the seriousness of the crime. For the least serious category —where there's no risk of prison— the aim is six months. Independent victims' advocate Ruth…

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang 2:20

10d ago2:20

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Following his visit to New Zealand, the Chinese Premier has begun his visit to Australia. Li Qiang was greeted by hundreds of supporters and protestors upon his arrival in Canberra on Sunday, receiving a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Mike Hosking that there has been talks of better military commu…

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Ro Edge: Save Women's Sport Spokesperson on the Government taking a watching brief on transgender involvement in community sport 3:09

14d ago3:09

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The Government's changed its tune on transgender people participating in community sports. A policy in the New Zealand First-National Coalition agreement threatened to withhold public funding if sports bodies didn't separate trans athletes from grassroots competitions. After feedback from Sport New Zealand, Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bisho…

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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on the proposed building law change to building small dwellings 2:38

10d ago2:38

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The Government promises “granny flats” of 60 square metres or less will be easier to build after planning changes that will force councils to permit small dwellings on rural and residential zones without resource consent. Making it easier to build granny flats was part of NZ First’s coalition agreement with National. NZ First leader Winston Peters,…

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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on the reduced crowd numbers for Super Rugby semi-finals 4:31

11d ago4:31

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This weekend's Super Rugby semifinals have raised a few eyebrows over their smaller-than expected attendance numbers. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson suspects this is because these Super Rugby matches had to compete with this weekend's Warriors' clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Princess of Wales making her first public appearance following cancer diagnosis 3:04

11d ago3:04

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The Princess of Wales has returned to the public eye for King's Birthday celebrations, making her first public appearance this year. Kate faced wild internet speculation on her whereabouts earlier this year before revealing she's undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. She was pictured smiling, sitting alongside her three children in a carria…

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Mark Potter: NZEI president responds to Ministerial Advisory Group recommending checkpoint tests and a stronger focus on handwriting 3:12

12d ago3:12

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One teachers' union is concerned abut the recommended changes to teaching standards in a new report. The Ministerial Advisory Group reviewing English and maths learning has recommended annual 'checkpoint' tests for students. It also recommends children be encouraged to write by hand as much as possible for their first three years at school - and cu…

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Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon's trip to Japan being impacted by plane breakdown 4:45

12d ago4:45

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Christopher Luxon is on the ground in Japan, but his business delegation won't be touching down for another day. The Prime Minister's plane has broken down yet again, this time while refuelling in Papua New Guinea. Luxon's been forced to fly commercial to Tokyo, while the business leaders, officials and others in his delegation are travelling to Br…

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Labour Party announcing their manifesto 3:35

14d ago3:35

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Britain’s Labour Party has launched its manifesto. It said on Thursday that it would be “pro-business” and prioritise “wealth creation”. Among the party’s flagship pledges is the creation of a new publicly owned energy company, a ban on awarding new North Sea oil and gas licences, and reducing medical wait times. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney t…

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Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby semifinals this weekend 3:06

14d ago3:06

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It’s a big weekend in sports as the Super Rugby semifinals kick off tonight. The Blues and the Brumbies are facing off at Eden Park tonight, the Hurricanes and the Chiefs going head-to-head in Wellington’s Sky Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman told Mike Hosking that if he could only watch one of the matches, he’d take the …

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Dr Jamie Hosking: Healthy Auckland Together spokesperson on the removal of 24-7 speed reductions around schools 2:40

15d ago2:40

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There’s been push back against the Government's plan to scrap around the clock speed limits outside schools. The Coalition's reversing speed limit reductions implemented over the past four years under the previous Government. The draft report wants speed limits in place at the start and end of each school day as opposed to the current 24-7 system. …

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