Best Chatham House Podcasts (2024)

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Will MAGA redefine America's foreign policy? 27:46

31m ago27:46

27:46

The Republican National Convention is underway in Wisconsin just days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Bronwen Maddox is joined by journalists Edward Luce and David E Sanger to discuss the selection of J. D. Vance as Trump's running mate and what this means for America's future foreign policy. Joining them both is Leslie Vinjamuri…

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Will MAGA redefine America's foreign policy? 27:47

33m ago27:47

27:47

The Republican National Convention is underway in Wisconsin just days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Bronwen Maddox is joined by journalists Edward Luce and David E Sanger to discuss the selection of J. D. Vance as Trump's running mate and what this means for America's future foreign policy. Joining them both is Leslie Vinjamuri…

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 July 29:14

1h ago29:14

29:14

On today's episode, we hear from Mackenzie District mayor Anne Munro about the conditions that led to two bus crashes in the district yesterday, it looks like the end-game for Joe Biden's re-election campaign could be drawing closer as pressure mounts on him to step down, we cross to correspondent Simon Marks, Money correspondent Susan Edmunds shar…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 4:33

22m ago4:33

4:33

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Political Panel 8:15

31m ago8:15

8:15

Listen to our weekly political panel.

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Sports Chat for 19 July 2024 3:47

38m ago3:47

3:47

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Athletics team hope for medals at Paris Olympics 3:57

25m ago3:57

3:57

Athletics is one of New Zealand's most successful sports at the Olympics and a team of 17 will be contending for medals in Paris. Barry Guy reports.

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Govt accused of 'short-changing' GPs over funding increase 3:02

28m ago3:02

3:02

Primary health providers say the government is short-changing GPs, whose margins are already thin, as well as their patients, whose ability to pay more for a doctor's visit is already frayed. General Practice New Zealand chair Dr Bryan Betty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Warnings remain in place after bus crashes in Canterbury 5:15

34m ago5:15

5:15

Warnings remain in place for Canterbury's State Highway 8, a day after two buses crashed in polar conditions on Friday. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Pressure mounts on Biden to step down from campaign 8:30

42m ago8:30

8:30

It looks like the end-game forJoe Biden's re-election campaign could be drawing closer, as pressure mounts on him to step down. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 19 July 2024 2:01

1h ago2:01

2:01

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is not underestimating a Fiji team at close to full strength for their one-off Test in San Diego tomorrow.

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Housing market cools down after growth streak 3:43

1h ago3:43

3:43

The housing market's 13-month growth streak has hit a cool patch, with sales dropping over 20 percent last month. CoreLogic Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Corin Dann.

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Many KiwiSaver members see balances increase 3:50

1h ago3:50

3:50

It's been an interesting time on the share markets lately, as tech stocks - in particular Nvidia - have hit new heights. It's been good news for many KiwiSaver members' balances too. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Tauranga residents head to polls for local body elections 3:25

1h ago3:25

3:25

Tauranga City will soon have a mayor and councillors again when voting in the local body election closes at midday Saturday. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more.

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Gisborne mayor on increasing air fares 5:12

1h ago5:12

5:12

On Thursday, Consumer NZ's John Duffy told Morning Report that fares have surged by up to 300 percent in the past five years. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says flying is a lifeline for the region, and residents have no choice but to foot the bill. Stoltz spoke to Corin Dann.

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One year since disappearance of Yanfei Bao 3:03

1h ago3:03

3:03

Friday marks a year since the disappearance of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, the 44-year-old was last seen alive on the 19th of July when she arrived at a house for sale on Trevor Street in Hornby. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports.

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Unis want govt to renew funding boost 4:36

1h ago4:36

4:36

The country's universities want the government to renew a limited funding boost from Labour. Universities NZ chief executive Chris Whelan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Employment Relations Authority rules that PSA and Ministry of Education should have worked closer on job cuts proposals 3:38

42m ago3:38

3:38

The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that the Ministry of Education should have worked more closely with the PSA on proposals to cut 600 job cuts. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Final day of Republican National Convention in Milwaukee 6:52

1h ago6:52

6:52

It is the final day of the Republican National Convention, and former President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech. Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann.

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Mackenzie District Mayor on bus crashes 3:28

1h ago3:28

3:28

Two buses in a three-coach convoy, rolled within a hundred metres of each other along State Highway 8's Tekapo-Twizel Highway shortly after 8.30am on Thursday. Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro spoke to Corin Dann.

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Tourists taken to Christchurch after bus crashes 3:23

1h ago3:23

3:23

Dozens of Chinese tourists involved in two seperate bus crashes are being taken to Christchurch on Friday after their frightening ordeal on an icy stretch of rural highway. Adam Burns reports.

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Sports News for 19 July 2024 1:08

1h ago1:08

1:08

New Zealand's National Basketball League is set to add a team from India to it's men's and women's competitions next year.

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Business News for 19 July 2024 4:30

1h ago4:30

4:30

Business news for 19 July 2024.

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British PM vows to reset relationship with Europe 5:04

1h ago5:04

5:04

The newly elected British Prime Minister hosted some 45 heads of government from across the European continent on Friday to talk security, migration, and energy. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Corin Dann.

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Freezing temperatures and fog in store for many 2:26

1h ago2:26

2:26

Temperatures in the Mackenzie Basin have dropped below freezing, and areas near Twizel are foggy. There's also fog in the capital. MetService Meteorologist Clare O'Connor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Warnings remain on SH8 after bus crashes in icy conditions 4:55

1h ago4:55

4:55

Warnings remain in place for Canterbury's State Highway Eight, a day after two buses crashed in polar conditions. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Twizel.

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Early Sports Chat for 19 July 2024 2:54

44m ago2:54

2:54

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Early Business News for 19 July 2024 1:21

1h ago1:21

1:21

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Morning Rural News for 19 July 2024 3:38

2h ago3:38

3:38

News from the rural farming sector.

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Job ads continue to fall across industries: report 3:07

32m ago3:07

3:07

The latest BNZ-SEEK employment report shows an eight percent drop in the number of job ads on the Seek website in June compared to May, which itself was down on the previous month. Seek's country manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann.

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NZTA warns drivers to take care due to black ice 4:53

1h ago4:53

4:53

NZTA Waka Kotahi is still warning drivers to take care while driving in icy conditions on State Highway 8 after two buses rolled in Mackenzie District on Thursday. New Zealand Institute of Driver Educators President Mark Revill-Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 19 July 2024 1:12

1h ago1:12

1:12

Ryan Fox was the best of the New Zealanders to have completed their first round at the Open Championship in Scotland after shooting a two-over par 73.

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Assoc Health Minister considers allowing oral nicotine products 4:29

23m ago4:29

4:29

Public health experts are alarmed the Associate Health Minister has disregarded Ministry of Health advice about oral nicotine products, and wants to allow the sale of snus and nicotine pouches. An article written by University of Otago researchers says Casey Costello has adopted similar arguments for the products made by the tobacco industry, and i…

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Double bus crash on Tekapo-Twizel road 3:46

27m ago3:46

3:46

Two separate bus crashes this morning on the road between Tekapo and Twizel have sent four people to hospital. Two are seriously injured, with one flown to Dunedin Hospital, and the other to Timaru. It's believed international tourists were on board the buses. RNZ reporter Tess Brunton has the latest.…

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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July 27:08

1h ago27:08

27:08

On today's episode, the Defence Force is freezing pay, cutting civilian jobs, and stopping some of its programmes - as it grapples with a budget shortfall of $130 million, fares for some Air New Zealand flights have surged by up to three hundred percent in the past five years according to Consumer NZ, but Air New Zealand vehemently disagrees, Assoc…

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Complaints about pig population on Chatham Islands 3:47

37m ago3:47

3:47

Pig hunting is popular on the Chatham Islands, attracting tourists and providing kai, but the pig population has got out of control and residents say that's causing widespread damage. Tess Brunton reports.

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Anger after Wairoa flooding a month on 4:01

1h ago4:01

4:01

Almost a month on from June's devastating floods in Wairoa and residents are still cleaning up their properties, but many are unsure when their homes will be livable again. Many are angry at the Hawke's Bay Regional Council for failing to open the town's river mouth sand bar earlier which they say could have prevented the floods from happening. Rep…

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Smoking expert on changes to excise for some products 2:43

2h ago2:43

2:43

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has slashed the excise tax on heated tobacco products by half, aiming to make them a more appealing alternative to smoking. Casey Costello is also weighing the sale of oral nicotine products like nicotine pouches, though Ministry of Health officials are opposed. She did not respond to our invitation to join …

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Forestry industry on government's emissions reductions plan 4:05

1h ago4:05

4:05

The forestry sector is warning that tree-planting numbers for this year might be about half of what the government predicts in its emission reduction plans. The plan, announced by Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts, aims for a massive tree-planting push to soak up emissions. But the New Zealand Institute of Forestry says the government's number…

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Sports Chat for 18 July 2024 3:00

1h ago3:00

3:00

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Market Update for 18 July 2024 1:33

1h ago1:33

1:33

Market Update for 18 July 2024

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Court challenges kick off against ANPR cameras 4:30

1h ago4:30

4:30

Several court challenges are kicking off against the police using cameras that identify car number plates in criminal cases. There are thousands such automated number plate recognition cameras - or ANPR - that police access many hundreds times a day. Phil Pennington is looking in to this.

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Air NZ disputes suggestions of flight price rises 7:32

1h ago7:32

7:32

Air New Zealand is disputing claims from Consumer NZ some airfares have surged by up to 300 percent in the past five years. Consumer NZ compared the prices of eleven flights in 2023 and 2024 with flights in 2019 and 2021, and found prices increases ranged from 34 to 291 per cent. Air New Zealand's head of domestic Scott Carr spoke to Corin Dann.…

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People can only manage for so long - mortgage broker 2:55

1h ago2:55

2:55

A mortgage broker says people can only manage for so long, with an increasing number feeling the strain. Mortgage rates are starting to fall in the face of weaker than expected inflation figures. Mortgage broker and Loan Market director Bruce Patten says the news is good, but costs continue to be difficult and widespread. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss…

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Money troubles could hamper NZDF ability to deploy - expert 5:13

1h ago5:13

5:13

An international relations expert says pay freezes, and voluntary redundancies in the military will hamper its ability to deploy. In an email to all staff yesterday, the Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies told staff there's no money for base pay rises; there will be no increase in the number of uniformed staff; and civilians are being i…

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Fog continues in Auckland 1:45

1h ago1:45

1:45

Flights have been cancelled, others delayed in Auckland due to fog. Ferries are also affected with delays and cancellations, drivers are also being asked to take care. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 18 July 2024 2:18

1h ago2:18

2:18

New South Wales have won the State of Origin series after a classic decider in Brisbane, beating Queensland 14-4 in the third match last night.

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Fears for one of Russell's most historic buildings 3:35

2h ago3:35

3:35

Locals fear the future of one of Russell's most historic and most loved buildings is under threat. Originally built as a Custom House in 1870 when the Bay of Island's town was a bustling port, for the past 130 years it's served as the home for the local police constable. Today it's empty and riddled with toxic mould. Peter de Graaf reports.…

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Rules changed for children of adults in visa limbo 4:18

21m ago4:18

4:18

Migrant young people who were previously left in limbo waiting for their parents' residency will now legally be able to work. The government has announced those eligible will be able to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week in the summer. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann.…

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Consumer NZ finds big price rises for Air NZ flights 4:31

28m ago4:31

4:31

Fares for some Air New Zealand flights have surged by up to three hundred per cent in the past five years according to Consumer NZ. It found in one case, a last minute booking of a return flight to Hamilton from Wellington for two adults, booked two days before a funeral, cost $281.20 in 2021 - three years later, it cost $1,118.00. Consumer NZ chie…

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