Best Du Weekend Podcasts (2023)

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host recaps a tumultuous weekend for Hawke's Bay rugby 3:04

34m ago3:04

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Yet another thread to the situation surrounding Hawke's Bay Rugby and the Ranfurly Shield. Following the after-party celebrating the Magpies' win, images surfaced of a broken Shield with white powder on it- and a player was charged for drink-driving. Sportstalk's Jason Pine recaps a tumultuous weekend in the history of Hawke's Bay rugby. LISTEN ABO…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Goldman Sachs criticising National's proposed tax cuts 3:47

10m ago3:47

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Goldman Sachs analysts have warned National's proposed tax cuts could risk worsening existing economic pressures. Andrew Boak and William Nixon believe National's plan could exacerbate inflation, and therefore cause interest rates to remain higher for longer. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny agrees, claiming National's proposed…

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Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Grant Robertson being confronted at Victoria University by student protestor 4:56

16m ago4:56

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Grant Robertson's reflected on his Government's record on student poverty, after a confrontation at a Wellington university today. After Robertson cast his vote at Victoria University, a student initiated a testy exchange, asking about Labour's rejection of a universal student allowance. ZB political editor Jason Walls says Grant Robertson's defenc…

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Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson responds to latest One News/ Verian poll putting NZ First in 'kingmaker' position 9:12

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The latest One News/ Verian poll shows NZ First still holds the balance of power. Labour is stagnant at 26 percent, National's leading with 36 percent- but ACT has dropped two points to 10 percent, meaning they'll need NZ First to reach the threshold. National finance spokesperson Nicola Willis isn't confident Winston Peters will stand by a possibl…

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Alex Witten-Hannah: Lawyer involved in Takapuna-Milford coastal walk dispute explains legal battle 3:00

19m ago3:00

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A popular Auckland walkway has been partially closed following a spat between some property owners and the council. The dispute is centred around a around a seaside cottage with heritage status, with the owners requesting the status be removed. The cottage used to belong to Kiwi artist and photographer Clifton Firth. Their lawyer, Alex Witten-Hann…

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Naila Hassan: Police Deputy Commissioner acknowledges current bail management application system isn't fit for purpose 5:11

9m ago5:11

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An internal police review paints a broken picture of New Zealand's bail system. The report shows 0.4 percent of offenders - one in 250 - are automatically flagged as high risk, while low risk offenders are needlessly targeted, because police IT systems aren't fit for purpose. Police Deputy Commissioner Naila Hassan acknowledges the current bail man…

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Stephen Toplis: BNZ head of research predicts unemployment will rise above 5.5 percent by 2024 2:58

13m ago2:58

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Suggestions the wheels are falling off the economy faster than expected. The Reserve Bank today held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, with the next review of monetary policy happening in late November. There's no saying whether the OCR will rise again, but the central bank is signalling it doesn't expect it to drop until early 2025. But BNZ's…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kevin McCarthy being ousted as US House Speaker in historic vote 5:51

12m ago5:51

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Kevin McCarthy has become the first US House Speaker ousted from the role. Representatives have voted 216 to 210 to remove him- after Republican ire over McCarthy compromising with Democrats on a stopgap deal to avoid a Government shutdown. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's unclear who will replace McCarthy in the role, as the Republicans h…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks named to go up against Uruguay at the World Cup 4:40

5m ago4:40

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The All Blacks have their eye fixed on the quarterfinals ahead of Friday's match. All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made nine starting changes for the team's final World Cup pool match against Uruguay. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps the choices made ahead of this week's key match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive hopes facial recognition technology will stop 'concerning' wave in retail crime 6:18

2m ago6:18

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The retail sector wants changes to the justice system, after a concerning report. The latest Retail NZ report shows the sector has suffered just under $2.6 billion in losses from crime in the year to June. It also found 92 percent of retailers have suffered a crime in the past year. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says more businesses are e…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not feeling sorry for forestry owners over new slash rules 2:08

30m ago2:08

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Here's some good news, we've finally got some new rules around forestry slash that might actually make a difference to places like Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay, which have been absolutely pounded by logs in Cyclone Gabrielle. The rules are kicking in very soon- just 4 weeks’ time. And they will require forestry owners to remove their slash if it’s ov…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak potentially axing part of the High Speed 2 rail project 4:52

7m ago4:52

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Speculation claims UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may axe part of the High Speed 2 rail project. Sunak is set to deliver a speech as part of the Conservative Party conference, and a rumour that he'll scrap the Manchester leg of the rail link. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the project costs have ballooned to $200 billion, and Sunak will be feeling…

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The Huddle: Do we believe Luxon couldn't make his schedule work for a rescheduled Press debate? 8:06

16h ago8:06

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Tonight on The Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Chris Luxon says he'll be active in Christchurch next Tuesday, but there's no room in his itinerary for a rescheduled Press debate. The event due to happen tonight was called off after Chr…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian Reserve Bank holding the OCR in place for fourth month 4:08

16h ago4:08

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the OCR on hold for the fourth month in a row. The decision to keep the cash rate at 4.1 percent is the first one made by the RBA's new governor, Michele Bullock. However, Bullock warned that Australia isn't out of the woods yet when it comes to inflation, and warned of future hikes to come. HSBC Chief Economi…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of tonight's GDT auction 2:45

1h ago2:45

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Another key GDT auction is set to take place tonight, and experts have an optimistic outlook. This auction is off the back of two positive lifts in September, with a 2.7 percent and 4.6 percent increase improving moods within the sector. The Country's Jamie Mackay says he consulted rural economists from Westpac, Jarden and Rabobank- and they're fee…

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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor examines Sean Colgan, the man who lent a private plane to David Seymour 5:18

10h ago5:18

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Until Monday, no-one knew the name of the reclusive Pennsylvanian millionaire regularly visiting Hawke's Bay. Sean Colgan found himself in the spotlight after it was revealed he'd been lending his private plane to ACT's David Seymour. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie's been digging into his background- and earlier investments during th…

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Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Chris Luxon saying his schedule is too full for the Press leaders debate 5:02

11h ago5:02

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Chris Luxon says he'll be in Christchurch next Tuesday - but still has no time for the Press debate. Hipkins is unable to make the Press leaders debate, which was due to be held tonight, as he's tested positive for Covid-19. Luxon has been accused of chickening out of the debate by Labour. ZB political editor Jason Walls accuses Labour of being 'ch…

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Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor on the region's earthquake-prone Town Hall facing a budget blowout 4:38

17h ago4:38

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A Wellington City Councillor believes the Council will have to borrow money to fund the quake-prone Town Hall. It faces yet another cost increase, which would add between $70 million to $147 million to the $182 million budget. Council will vote on approving the budget in a matter of weeks. Councillor Ray Chung says it's annoying council's continuin…

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James Dwan: Ranfurly Shield restorer reckons plaster of Paris the source of white powder on damaged Shield 3:15

20h ago3:15

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An alternative theory about the mysterious origins of the white powder on the Ranfurly Shield has been proposed. The iconic log o' wood was split in two after the Hawke's Bay Magpies dropped the Shield at an after-party celebrating Saturday's win. Ranfurly Shield restorer James Dwan says the white powder seen in photos is likely plaster from earlie…

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Stewart Barclay: Adrift Tongariro on the new booking system set to manage Tongariro Crossing visitor demand 3:19

18h ago3:19

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A booking system is being set up for the Tongariro Crossing. The Department of Conservation says it's a plan to manage visitor numbers- it'll be free to book and not compulsory. Tour company Adrift Tongariro co-owner Stewart Barclay says it's a trial for now. "And it will be compulsory in a wee while, maybe next summer. It's a bit of a dry run test…

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Peter Dunne: political commentator doubts incorrect Council of Trade Unions email was a genuine mistake 2:35

16m ago2:35

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A political commentator says he doubts an incorrect email sent by the Council of Trade Unions was a genuine mistake. The CTU's email sent on Sunday night incorrectly claimed National would remove policies like 10 days sick leave and the Winter Energy Payment. It has now clarified it meant to say they are things National has opposed in the past. Com…

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Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer on Sanitarium u-turning and reinstating Weet-Bix supplies to The Warehouse 2:55

23h ago2:55

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Weet-Bix will soon be back in trolleys at the Warehouse. Sanitarium has reversed a decision announced last week to withhold supply - although still stocking supermarkets. The Warehouse's $6 charge for Weet-Bix is lower than other outlets. Chief Product Officer Tania Benyon says despite Sanitarium's change of heart, they still want the issue looked …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA keeping the Official Cash Rate on hold at 4.1 percent 5:16

24m ago5:16

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Australian homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief - with interest rates on hold for the 4th month in a row. The Reserve Bank Governor has today handed down a decision to keep the Official Cash Rate at 4.1 percent. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Reserve Bank will be looking to bring inflation down, but stubbornly high fuel prices thr…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the origins of the mysterious white powder on the damaged Ranfurly Shield 5:06

19h ago5:06

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The mystery surrounding the damage to the Ranfurly Shield has compounded. The Shield's craftsman has cast doubt over Hawke's Bay's explanation that the rugby taonga split in two when dropped on a concrete floor. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave shares his theory here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the 'dire' results from NCEA Literacy and Numeracy assessments 4:59

1d ago4:59

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New data paints a 'dire' picture of our children's academic abilities, sparking concern from experts. Results from the 2023 NCEA Literacy and Numeracy assessments show that 2 out of 3 Year 10 students passed the reading component and only half passed writing and numeracy. The writing results are a step up from last year's pilot, but reading and mat…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Of course Luxon's chickening out of the debate 2:11

12m ago2:11

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Is Chris Luxon chickening out of the press debate tonight? Of course he is chickening out. Sure, his campaign diary will be full and it’ll be a pain in the butt to rearrange things to fit in an afternoon and evening in Christchurch, because it is a several hours long operation to get ready for a debate and then do the debate. But if he really wante…

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The Ruck Rugby Podcast

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The brilliance of the World Cup contrasted by Jersey's demise 51:30

1h ago51:30

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Alfie Reynolds is joined by Alex Lowe, Mark Palmer and Elgan Alderman to look back on the latest action at the World Cup. Following rest weekends for England, Wales and Ireland they discuss whether the schedule at the tournament is working and how it can be improved in 2027. Mark looks back on Scotland's 84-0 victory over Romania and previews a mas…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on junior doctors and consultants in England staging a walkout 5:04

1h ago5:04

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NHS bosses are warning are warning patients to expect extreme disruption in hospitals ahead of a planned walkout. Junior doctors and consultants have staged a three-day joint walkout in England amid ongoing disputes over pay. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says one million appointments have had to be put on hold or rescheduled as a result of these str…

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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Luxon scoring higher than Hipkins in Mood of the Boardroom survey 5:02

1d ago5:02

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Last week's Mood of the Boardroom survey ranked National's Chris Luxon over his Labour counterpart. The survey compiled responses from more than 100 chief executives and leaders- with Luxon scoring 3.24 out of 5 compared to Hipkins' 2.95. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says voters are still sceptical of National's tax package, with exper…

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Jo Scott-Jones: Pinnacle Health Clinical Director on GPs paying for Point of Care Ultrasound devices out of pocket 3:40

1d ago3:40

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Cash-strapped GPs are being forced to fund an important medical tool out of pocket. The Point of Care Ultrasound (Pocus), a handheld device widely used by general practitioners overseas, is not publicly funded by Te Whatu Ora. Pinnacle Health Clinical Director Jo Scott-Jones says the tool allows doctors to get a physical view into a patient's body …

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia's bushfire season forcing warnings and evacuations 4:09

2d ago4:09

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Australia's bushfire season has kicked off, with extreme fire danger warnings and total fire bans across the Tasman. Firefighters battled 85 active fires in New South Wales alone last night, with 39 still not being contained. Victoria is also being hit with soaring temperatures and strong winds, and authorities have told residents of Briagolong, Cu…

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Grant Robertson: Labour Finance Spokesperson on Chris Hipkins isolating during the campaign season following Covid diagnosis 8:33

2d ago8:33

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Labour may need to change gear for the next week of election campaigning. Party leader and incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has Covid and will isolate for five days, or until he tests negative. Finance Spokesperson Grant Robertson says these circumstances aren't ideal, but Labour has a big team of candidates and volunteers raising support on …

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Dylan Thomsen: AA road safety spokesperson 'pleased' to see police increasing their breath test numbers 1:57

1d ago1:57

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Police are breath testing people at levels not seen for a decade. They've done 2.6 million tests in the past year, more than a million up on the previous 12 months. The police target is 3 million per year. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen says numbers have been low since before the pandemic. "The AA, for a number of years has been beating …

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John Fisk: PwC Liquidator says Cabinet's latest Crown loan will keep Ruapehu's skifields operational to March 2024 4:26

2d ago4:26

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Cabinet's approved another Crown loan to keep Mount Ruapehu's skifields operational. The $7 million Crown funding includes a $4.3 million loan to the under-liquidation RAL. The rest goes into an in-principle agreement of support to the preferred bidder, subject to being granted a concession. Pure Turoa has been trying to take over skifield operatio…

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Scotty Stevenson: TVNZ rugby commentator on the Hawke's Bay rugby player charged following after-party that damaged Ranfurly Shield 4:10

2d ago4:10

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A Hawke's Bay rugby player has been charged by the police after Saturday night's Shield celebration. An image has surfaced on social media of white powder on the broken Ranfurly Shield, which Hawke's Bay Rugby say was accidentally dropped on a concrete floor. TVNZ rugby commentator Scotty Stevenson says it's obvious that the Hawke's Bay players and…

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Chris Bishop: National Campaign Chair claims gangs are campaigning for a third Labour term following string of attacks 3:33

2d ago3:33

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National has disclosed allegations of violence and intimidation threatening to disrupt their election campaign. Allegations claim a gang threat has forced a candidate to move house, a volunteer's faced death threats, and another's been the victim of a dog attack. Labour's Angela Roberts has reported being slapped at a debate, and Te Pati Maori's Ha…

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The Front Bench: What does Chris Hipkins' Covid diagnosis mean for the campaign? 31:50

2d ago31:50

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Every Monday until the election, The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, former Business NZ CEO Phil O’Reilly and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills have the insight word and analysis. This week, the The Spinoff’s Editor-at-Lar…

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Untitled Beatles Podcast

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Beatlefest 2023 Part 2: Live from the Fest Floor 55:26

32m ago55:26

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Roll up! Roll up for another Untitled Beatles Podcast Field Trip, this time to the 2023 Chicago Fest For Beatles Fans. In this podcast concrète, T.J. and Tony - aka the Beavis & Butthead of the Beatleverse - take a 2-day sound bath of live Beatle music, as they scratch and sniff rare Beatles vinyl, aimlessly wandering and wondering: 🎃 Is Halloween …

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Gavin Grey: 16-year-old boy arrested over 'deliberate' felling of a famous tree at Hadrian's Wall 5:07

5d ago5:07

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A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in northern England in connection with what authorities described as the “deliberate” felling of a famous tree that had stood for nearly 200 years next to the Roman landmark Hadrian's Wall. Thousands of visitors each year walk along Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that guarded the Roman Empire's …

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Peter Lewis: Trading of shares of property developer China Evergrande suspended in Hong Kong 4:35

10m ago4:35

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Trading in shares of heavily indebted Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group was suspended in Hong Kong on Thursday, according to a notice on the Hong Kong stock exchange. China Evergrande said in a notice on Thursday night that authorities had informed the firm that its chairman, Hui Ka Yan, had been subjected to “mandatory measures in …

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Hayden Wilson: Dentons chair recaps this year's Mood of the Boardroom survey 5:47

5d ago5:47

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No surprise at all, this year's Mood of the Boardroom survey has shown that businesses are extremely disappointed in the Labour government. But it also shows nervousness over whether National will be decisive enough to turn the economy. In the CEO’s ranking, Christopher Luxon beat Chris Hipkins, but with an average of 3.5 points out of 5, Luxon loo…

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Sports Huddle: All Blacks vs Italy, netballers overseas, Dally M awards 8:00

17m ago8:00

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The All Blacks are back in Rugby World Cup action in a do-or-die clash with Italy. They go in as overwhelming favourites, but a loss would see the All Blacks join Australia in the departure lounge. A suggestion that New Zealand netballers should be allowed to play overseas. An Australian netball commentator has made the call, for the good of keepin…

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Tony Johnson: Sky Sport rugby commentator previews the All Blacks' do-or-die clash with Italy 3:50

5d ago3:50

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The All Blacks are back in action tomorrow morning at the Rugby World Cup. The near-full-strength team will go into their clash with Italy in Lyon as overwhelming favourites. But if they somehow find a way to lose, their Rugby World Cup campaign will be over. Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE See…

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Chris Brandolino: Niwa principal scientist on the official start of El Niño 2:52

5d ago2:52

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It’s official - El Nino has begun. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) announced the start of the weather cycle in its Season Climate Outlook for October to December today. It increases the likelihood of “dramatic” temperature swings in these months, the outlook says, bringing periods of unseasonably warm weather followe…

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Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner says pulling Weet-Bix from The Warehouse supply is unusual 2:39

5d ago2:39

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Questions are being raised about why Weet-Bix is no longer being supplied to The Warehouse. The Commerce Commission's looking into Sanitarium's decision after it cited a ‘shortage’ for pulling the product from the red shed’s shelves. Woolworths and Foodstuffs say they haven't had any conversations with Sanitarium about the move. Grocery Commissione…

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Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says benefit moves in fiscal budget are a point of principle 4:43

5d ago4:43

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Nicola Willis says saving taxpayers' money isn't her party's primary motivation for a plan to index benefits to inflation. She recommitted to the pledge in National's fiscal policy today, which promises less Government spending and less debt. Willis told Heather du Plessis-Allan the benefit moves are a point of principal for National. “That what we…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor picks apart National's fiscal plan 4:51

5d ago4:51

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National has released its fiscal plan ahead of the election. But the operating allowance is the biggest difference between it and Labour’s – with Labour having $3.5 billion to National’s $3.2 billion. National has also allowed a $9.9 billion buffer for anything extraordinary like a natural disaster. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has also said they…

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Dan Mitchinson: House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing 5:48

5d ago5:48

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House Republicans launched a formal impeachment hearing Thursday against President Joe Biden, promising to “provide accountability” as they probe the family finances and lucrative business dealings of his son Hunter and make their case to the public, colleagues and a skeptical Senate. The chairmen of the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means com…

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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport hopes previews All Blacks v Italy - with a quarterfinal spot on the line 3:36

5d ago3:36

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It’s do-or-die time for the All Blacks, if they want to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive. Despite bringing out a largely full-strength team, a loss to Italy would all but spell an end to their campaign. Breakers captain Tom Abercrombie is set to make his 400th appearance for the Breakers. Last year’s NBL runners-up are set to get their campai…

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