Best Crackdown 3 Podcasts (2024)

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Crackdown on Kainga Ora tenants: 14 evicted in 3 months 4:08

2h ago4:08

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A crackdown on unruly tenants has seen Kainga Ora terminate 14 tenancies in the past three months, with another 25 before the Tenancy Tribunal. That compares to just eight terminations for the whole of last year. In March the government ordered the housing agency to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March and strengthen its management of di…

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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday, July the fourth 2024 17:21

1h ago17:21

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On today's episode, Mackenzie District Firefighter says driving on State Highway 8 is like Russian Roulette with 6 crashes in the past week and a half, Joe Biden is under intense pressure from Democrats to step down, we go to Tauranga where voting is underway for the first election since 2019, and two New Zealanders have won the world's toughest an…

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Kiwis win Yukon 1000 - world's toughest race 4:26

24m ago4:26

4:26

Two New Zealanders have won the world's toughest and longest endurance race; the Yukon 1000, paddling 1000 miles along the Yukon River through Canada and Alaska. The gruelling race winds through some of the most remote landscapes in the world, navigating river rapids, narow channels and rummaging bears. Marlborough-Tasman locals Sophie Hart and Nat…

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Voting underway in Tauranga elections 2:44

26m ago2:44

2:44

Voting is underway in Tauranga for the first election since 2019. Sun Live local democracy reporter Alisha Evans spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 19 July 2024 6:37

35m ago6:37

6:37

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 19 July 2024 2:18

42m ago2:18

2:18

The Whites Ferns coach Ben Sawyer is struggling to find anything positive out of their winless tour of England.

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Midday Business News for 19 July 2024 8:04

1h ago8:04

8:04

Midday Business News for 19 July 2024

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Pressure mounts on Joe Biden to drop out of re-election campaign 3:50

1h ago3:50

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Joe Biden is under intense pressure from Democrats to step down, with some US media outlets reporting that he has become more open to the idea - and a decision could come as soon as this weekend. Correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Mackenzie local warns of SH8 'Russian Roulette' 4:57

1h ago4:57

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Local Mackenzie District Firefighter says driving on State Highway 8 is like Russian Roulette with six crashes in the past week and a half and one more Friday morning. Mike Bacchus spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July 2024 16:53

1h ago16:53

16:53

On today's episode, two separate buses crashes this morning on the road between Tekapo and Twizel have sent four people to hospital. 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. The Problem Gambling Fou…

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The Catlins: the next Dark Sky Reserve? 4:07

32m ago4:07

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Stargazers could soon be flocking to a far corner of the deep south with plans to create Aotearoa's next Dark Sky Reserve. The Catlins - at the bottom of the South Island's southeast coast - has seen a big uptick in visitors wanting to experience and take photos of the aurora lights. That's spurred local group - Owaka Going Forward - to seek Counci…

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SkyCity closure a warning to gambling industry 3:01

36m ago3:01

3:01

The Problem Gambling Foundation says an agreement by SkyCity Auckland to close its casino for five days for failing to meet host responsibility obligations, sends a clear message to the entire gambling industry. The five-day closure, which will happen sometime this year, comes after the Department of Internal Affairs applied to suspend SkyCity's li…

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Midday Rural News for 18 July 2024 6:32

41m ago6:32

6:32

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 18 July 2024 2:12

1h ago2:12

2:12

Loose foward Ethan Blackadder has voiced his frustration with injuries that have limited his All Black test career.

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Midday Business News for 18 July 2024 8:16

1h ago8:16

8:16

Midday Business News for 18 July 2024

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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2024 18:11

33m ago18:11

18:11

On today's episode, RNZ's Money Correspondent explains the numbers as inflation reaches its lowest level in 3 years. Climate experts say the government's draft emissions reduction plan is confused and light on detail. Two former political rivals have united to criticise the Prime Minister for shifting away from decades of independent foreign policy…

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Tenacious D - Music and politics collide 5:07

43m ago5:07

5:07

Comedy music duo Tenacious D have cancelled the rest of their tour of Australia and New Zealand, a week out from when they were set to perform. The band, made up of actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, was supposed to play in Wellington and Auckland. Jack Black has since decided it's no longer appropriate to continue the tour, after jokes made by Gass …

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Former PM on NZ foreign policy shift 3:51

1h ago3:51

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Two former political rivals have united to criticise the Prime Minister for shifting away from decades of independent foreign policy. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark and former National and Act leader Dr Don Brash have written a joint statement saying comments Christopher Luxon made to the Financial Times orients New Zealand towards being a full-…

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Midday Rural News for 17 July 2024 6:55

1d ago6:55

6:55

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 17 July 2024 2:05

27m ago2:05

2:05

New Zealand will play only one test series on home soil this summer in a domestic calendar dominated by white ball cricket.

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Midday Business News for 17 July 2024 7:52

39m ago7:52

7:52

Midday Business News for 17 July 2024

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Climate experts say govt policies are confused 4:22

1d ago4:22

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A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse gas budgets on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The document reveals we are no longer on track to meet emissions targets - a mar…

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Inflation at lowest level in 3 years 3:25

1h ago3:25

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Inflation has eased to its lowest level in three years. Data from Stats NZ this morning showed inflation of 3.3 percent in the year to June. That's down from a 4 percent increase in the 12 months to March. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explain the numbers.

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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 July 2024 17:13

2d ago17:13

17:13

On today's episode, RNZ sports correspondent Jamie Wall reflects on the life of All Blacks great Norm Hewitt. We cross to Washington DC where Donald Trump has officially been selected as the Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election. An infectious disease expert warns people to go easy on antibiotics over fears about the rise in ant…

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Conservation win: kiwi heard in Upper Hutt hills 3:15

43m ago3:15

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A major conservation win is being celebrated in Upper Hutt where acoustic recorders set up in the hills have picked up the call of two kiwi. It's believed the birds have headed north from Wainuiomata where the population has been thriving thanks to almost 20 years of intense trapping. Susan Ellis from the Remutaka Conservation Trust spoke to Charlo…

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Experts warn against overuse of antibiotics this winter 3:45

1h ago3:45

3:45

Healthcare specialists are reminding patients to go easy on seeking out antibiotics as a cure for coughs and colds this winter. The latest briefing from Public Health Communication Centre, warns New Zealand has one of the highest rates of antibiotic resistance which has dangerous consequence. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.…

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Midday Rural News for 16 July 2024 6:25

1h ago6:25

6:25

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 16 July 2024 2:05

1h ago2:05

2:05

Captain Tohu Harris has been ruled out of the rest of the Warriors' season in a major blow to their NRL hopes.

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Midday Business News for 16 July 2024 7:57

2d ago7:57

7:57

Midday Business News for 16 July 2024

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Trump officially nominated, announces running mate 2:54

1h ago2:54

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Just days after surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump has been officially selected as the Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Mr Trump has also announced his pick for running mate -- popular Ohio Senator JD Vance. A former fierce critic of the president, JD Vance has since become one of Trump's biggest defenders. W…

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All Black great Norm Hewitt dies 5:49

1h ago5:49

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Former All Blacks hooker, anti-violence campaigner, and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt has passed away. The 55 year old had been battling motor neurone disease. He was best known for his extensive rugby career, youth mentoring and on one occasion continuing to play on the field with a broken arm. Sports correspondent Jamie Wall spoke to …

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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 July 2024 16:13

3h ago16:13

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On today's episode, we cross to Washington DC for the latest on the attempt to assassinate former President Trump. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston discusses a new over-the-phone service for young beneficiaries. Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge has concerns about homelessness rates amid a crackdown on unruly Kainga O…

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Euros: Spain crushes England's hopes to bring it home 2:52

2h ago2:52

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Hopes that after 58 years, England could bring home a men's trophy have been dashed at the Euro 2024 final, after a late goal from Spain beat England 2-1. New Zealander Zoe Ransley was watching the game at a fan zone in Móstoles near Madrid.

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Midday Rural News for 15 July 2024 6:47

2h ago6:47

6:47

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 15 July 2024 2:16

2d ago2:16

2:16

Mountain bike star Sammie Maxwell has won her bid for Olympic selection after high level discussions involving the New Zealand Olympic Committee board.

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Midday Business News for 15 July 2024 7:40

1h ago7:40

7:40

Midday Business News for 15 July 2024

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Trump assassination attempt: Analysis from Politico 6:06

3d ago6:06

6:06

US President Joe Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office in the wake of yesterday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. It comes as more information is released on the suspected gunman. The FBI says 20-year old Thomas Crooks was acting alone and used an AR-style rifle which he …

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Custom-made trailer takes giraffe down SH1 3:11

5d ago3:11

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It's a road trip unlike any other. This week Jibali the giraffe was loaded into a custom-made five metre tall trailer and driven down state highway one from Auckland Zoo to his new home in Hamilton. The young bachelor has now joined a herd at Hamilton Zoo. Amy Robbins is Auckland Zoo's deputy curator of mammals, and accompanied Jabali on his trip d…

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ACT MP proposes stopping councils considering climate 6:07

1d ago6:07

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ACT MP Mark Cameron has submitted a members bill seeking to stop regional councils from considering the negative impacts of climate change in consenting decisions. He spoke to Ben Strang.

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Midday Rural News for 12 July 2024 6:45

1d ago6:45

6:45

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 12 July 2024 2:08

1d ago2:08

2:08

The White Ferns remain adamant they can beat England despite falling to their sixth straight defeat to the hosts.

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Midday Business News for 12 July 2024 8:18

1d ago8:18

8:18

Midday Business News for 12 July 2024

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TEC directive for Te Pukenga "unusual" - union 3:15

1d ago3:15

3:15

The Tertiary Education Union says a directive for Te Pukenga to hire specific consultants to lead a major cost-cutting exercise is unusual and won't address the core issue -- that the sector is underfunded. Daniel Benson-Guiu is the Tertiary Education Union's assistant national secretary.

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President Biden in high-stakes news conference 5:36

1d ago5:36

5:36

President Joe Biden is facing media in a rare, solo news conference, his first since his disastrous debate against Donald Trump two weeks ago. It's a high stakes press conference for him as he fields growing calls to step down as the Democratic nominee. His first question from reporters was about his capacity to defeat Donald Trump, but flubbed the…

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Midday essentials for Friday 12 July 20:01

3d ago20:01

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On today's episode, we cross to our Washington DC correspondent as President Joe Biden holds a rare, solo news conference. The Tertiary Education Union says a directive for Te Pukenga to hire specific consultants to lead their cost-cutting exercise is unusual and misguided. ACT MP Mark Cameron details his member's bill seeking to stop regional coun…

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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024 17:19

3d ago17:19

17:19

On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies claims that KiwiRail is covering up details about the Aratere's grounding last month. RNZ reporter Ellen O'Dwyer reports that the three men accused of murd…

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Food prices down for first time in six years 2:20

3d ago2:20

2:20

Food prices have dropped for the first time in six years, according to new figures released today. Stats NZ says the cost of food has decreased by 0.3 percent in the year to June. Stats NZ's consumer prices manager James Mitchell spoke to Ben Strang.

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Men accused of killing Patricia McKay appear in court 3:23

3d ago3:23

3:23

The three men accused of murdering New Zealander Patricia McKay have appeared in an Orange County Court today. 68-year-old Patricia McKay died outside a Newport Beach mall last week during an attempted robbery when she was hit by one of the alleged offenders' cars. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Ben Strang.…

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Midday Rural News for 11 July 2024 6:37

3d ago6:37

6:37

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 11 July 2024 2:14

3d ago2:14

2:14

The All Blacks have made just one change to the starting XV as they look to seal a series sweep over England with victory in this weekend's second and final test at Eden Park.

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