Best EDS At Union Podcasts (2024)

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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15 July 26:45

1h ago26:45

26:45

In the show today, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump took place just days before the Republican National Convention is due to meet to confirm him as the party's presidential nominee, England took on Spain in the Euros final, Kiwi mountain bike star Sammie Maxwell won her bid for Olympic selection, Wellington's Nota Bene chamber choir cele…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 6:01

31m ago6:01

6:01

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

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Home help nurses to take strike action 3:08

34m ago3:08

3:08

About 150 home help nurses are taking strike action today, after pay talks stalled. They work for Access Community Health and want pay parity with their counterparts employed by health agency Te Whatu Ora. Access says it supports the strike action. New Zealand Nurses Organisation delegate for Access Community Health Linda Ewbank spoke to Ingrid Hip…

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Facial recognition being trained on synthetic images 4:32

40m ago4:32

4:32

New advances in facial recognition technology are challenging the prevailing view that it is racist. Five years ago it misidentified black and brown faces a lot, but it is is now being trained on synthetic facial images - and in tests proving far more accurate. This comes as new moves are in hand to extend how the tech is used in the public sector …

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Tense moments in Euros final 3:39

44m ago3:39

3:39

its 1-1 in the Euro Cup final between Spain and England. Adam Burns spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Christchurch, and Charlotte Cook was in an underground pub in Wellington.

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Sports Chat for 15 July 2024 2:47

1h ago2:47

2:47

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

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Market Update for 15 July 2024 1:21

27m ago1:21

1:21

Market Update for 15 July 2024

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Sammie Maxwell wins bid for Olympic selection 4:56

1h ago4:56

4:56

Kiwi mountain bike star Sammie Maxwell has won her bid for Olympic selection. Maxwell was this morning named in the team for Paris after high level discussions involving the New Zealand Olympic Commitee board. The eleventh hour decision comes after the Sports Tribunal earlier this month upheld an appeal by Maxwell against Cycling NZ. Sports corresp…

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Reading Cinema site in Wellington for sale 3:31

36m ago3:31

3:31

The abandoned Reading Cinema site in central Wellington is for sale. The Courtenay Place property, which has 1.5 hectares of freehold land on the capital's sought-after Golden Mile, was listed on Saturday. Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Simon Arcus spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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RNC set to confirm party's nominee after Trump shooting 4:44

42m ago4:44

4:44

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump took place just days before the Republican National Convention was due to meet to confirm him as the party's presidential nominee. Correspondent Philip Crowther is in Milwaukee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 15 July 2024 2:29

1h ago2:29

2:29

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz produced a fierce performance to dismantle Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6 in a rematch of last year's Wimbledon final to successfully defend his title this morning.

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Alcaraz takes out Wimbledon men's final 4:22

1h ago4:22

4:22

The Wimbledon Championships ended this morning with three-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz winning the Gentlemen's Singles Final. On Sunday, New Zealand's Erin Routliffe fell one win short of claiming a second Grand Slam tennis title after she and Canadian partner Gabby Dabrowski were beaten in the Wimbledon women's doubles final. Tennis cor…

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Nota Bene chamber choir wins gold at World Choir Games 5:17

1h ago5:17

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Wellington's Nota Bene chamber choir is celebrating winning gold at the World Choir Games. Since Wednesday, Auckland has been hosting the world's largest choir competition - the biggest choral music event New Zealand has hosted. Nota Bene was competing in the vocal ensembles open competition. Nota Bene member Katie Chalmers spoke to Guyon Espiner.…

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Far North's first fixed speed camera gives limit some teeth 3:27

1h ago3:27

3:27

For more than a decade, residents of the tiny Northland township of Taumatamakuku have been fighting for a lower speed limit on the state highway that passes their homes. They have finally got their way - and now, more controversially, they also have the Far North's first fixed speed camera to give the new limit some teeth. Northland reporter Peter…

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Korea told about ferry cancellation same afternoon it happened 4:04

1h ago4:04

4:04

Despite a warning that cancelling Interislander ferry replacements would require "careful and deliberate" communication with Korea, that only happened the same afternoon it was announced. RNZ digital political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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NZ pubs celebrate Euros final 6:20

1h ago6:20

6:20

The Euro 2024 final is underway in Berlin. England is facing Spain in the final, and RNZ reporters are enjoying the match at a collection of pubs around the country. Adam Burns spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Christchurch, Charlotte Cook from Wellington and Jeremy Rees from Auckland.

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Dispute over whether medical jobs are getting filled 5:35

2h ago5:35

5:35

Medical jobs are going unfilled due to a crackdown on hospital recruitment, despite health agency Te Whatu Ora's claims to the contrary. RNZ has heard from multiple hospital workers reporting vacant clinical positions and saying the recruitment process is "overly complex and bureaucratic." Te Whatu Ora declined to come on the programme. Health New …

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Analysis: Donald Trump to attend RNC after shooting 6:38

2h ago6:38

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The attempted assassination of Donald Trump took place just days before the Republican National Convention is due to meet to confirm him as the party's presidential nominee. Correspondent Simon Marks is on his way to Milwaukee for the convention, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 15 July 2024 1:27

31m ago1:27

1:27

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title lay in ruins after a demolition job by Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final this morning.

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Business News for 15 July 2024 3:58

43m ago3:58

3:58

Business news for 15 July 2024

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Trade Minister in Italy for G7 meeting 4:31

2h ago4:31

4:31

New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay is in Italy, seeking to make the most of this country's free-trade agreement with the European Union. Two-way trade with Italy was worth NZ$2.22 billion last year. McClay spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Early Sports Chat for 15 July 2024 3:16

29m ago3:16

3:16

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

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Morning Rural News for 15 July 2024 1:47

39m ago1:47

1:47

News from the rural farming sector.

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Early Business News for 15 July 2024 1:31

40m ago1:31

1:31

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Football fans gather for Euros final 3:33

44m ago3:33

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Fans in England are gearing up for what is set to be one of the most important football games in the country's history. The English will be facing Spain shortly to compete in the final of the the Euro championship in Germany. RNZ reporter Gill Bonnett is in Europe and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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MetService issues rain, wind warnings 2:52

1h ago2:52

2:52

MetService has issued orange severe weather warnings, with heavy rain and gale force winds for the Hibiscus Coast and north. There's a heavy rain warning also for Coromandel and in the Tasman district west of Moteueka. MetService meteorologist Ngaire Wotherspoon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Donald Trump still attending RNC despite shooting 4:55

1h ago4:55

4:55

Donald Trump says he is still committed to attending the Republican National Convention this week in Wisconsin. Correspondent Philip Crowther is in Milwaukee for the conference. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Sports News for 15 July 2024 1:14

1h ago1:14

1:14

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz produced a ruthless performance to dismantle Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6 in a rematch of last year's Wimbledon final to successfully defend his title this morning.

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 July 26:11

1d ago26:11

26:11

In the show today, the Government says it's cracking down on road cones, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts, a Kmart worker who was sacked after she intervened in an altercation between a shopper and security guards has been re-hired after the Employment Relations Authority found her actions were comme…

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Political panel: Tana saga, Luxon in Washington 11:02

2d ago11:02

11:02

Listen to our weekly political panel, this week with RNZ's Anneke Smith and AAP New Zealand correspondent Ben McKay.

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Maritime expert questions autopilot on Aratere 5:04

2d ago5:04

5:04

A maritime expert is questioning why the Aratere ferry was put on autopilot as it left Picton. John Riding, a senior maritime consultant, he says the waters out of Picton are potentially hazardous enough to require full manual control of any ferry sailing the Marlborough Sounds. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

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Sports Chat for 12 July 2024 3:34

2d ago3:34

3:34

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

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Market Update for 12 July 2024 1:34

2d ago1:34

1:34

Market Update for 12 July 2024

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Government retail crime group chair on his plans 4:43

2d ago4:43

4:43

The chair of the government's new retail crime advisory group says he will hold the government to account on its law and order policies for victims of retail crime. The Ministerial Advisory Group will talk to victims, workers, business owners, retail experts, and advocacy groups over the next two years, and come up with specific policy proposals. S…

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Union on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries 4:18

2d ago4:18

4:18

The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground near Picton last month, the latest in a series of incidents that have plagued the vessel in its 25 years of crossing the Cook …

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Transport Minister on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries 3:01

2d ago3:01

3:01

The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground near Picton last month, the latest in a series of incidents that have plagued the vessel in its 25 years of crossing the Cook …

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Analysis: Christopher Luxon's NATO trip 5:03

2d ago5:03

5:03

An international relations expert is hailing Christopher Luxon's US visit a success, The prime minister had one on one meetings with world leaders, as well as a number of Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and this week he had an informal conversation with the US President at the NATO summit dinner. Victoria University's Centre for Strategic Stud…

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Sports News for 12 July 2024 2:11

2d ago2:11

2:11

The White Ferns have taken several wickets but England are making inroads into their total in the third T20 in Kent.

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Christchurch company's aircraft cleared for supersonic flights 4:50

2d ago4:50

4:50

A Christchurch-based aerospace company has had it's aircraft certified for supersonic flights. Dawn Aerospace will now be able to fly their rocket-powered space plane, Mk-II Aurora, at unlimited speeds at up to 80,000 feet of altitude. He spoke to Charlotte Cook

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Westmere residents fear helipad installation 3:42

2d ago3:42

3:42

Residents of the Auckland suburb of Westmere fear that if consent is given for a helipad for a newly-built mansion, it will turn their slice of the Waitemata Harbour into a highway in the sky, threatening endangered birds and ruining their quality of life. Maia Ingoe reports.

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England taking on All Blacks at Eden Park 3:38

2d ago3:38

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England will not only take on the All Blacks this weekend but also one of the greatest records in rugby.The All Blacks have not lost at Eden Park for thirty years winning 48 tests and drawing twice. Here is sports reporter Jonty Dine.

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Te Pukenga chief executive on consultants for cuts 4:41

2d ago4:41

4:41

The national polytech Te Pukenga has been ordered to hire consultants to take charge of cutting costs at its polytechnics .In June, the Tertiary Education Commission chief executive Tim Fowler gave written notice requiring Te Pukenga to obtain specialist help. The Commission says the institute doesn't have what it takes to make the changes it needs…

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ED numbers breaking records as winter illnesses hit 2:43

2d ago2:43

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There has been a record number of emergency patients through the doors of Middlmore Hospital as winter illnesses hit hard. Just last week the south Auckland ED had its busiest day ever, treating almost 500 people. It is not the only one seeing big numbers. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.

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Police vindicated over David Tamihere appeal failure 3:47

2d ago3:47

3:47

Police say the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the convictions against David Tamihere for the murder of two Swedish backpackers vindicates the significant resources and time they have devoted to the case over the past thirty-five years. The court said it is satisfied that Tamihere, who still maintains his innocence, murdered Sven Urban Höglin an…

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Te Pūkenga ordered to bring in consultants over spending 3:59

2d ago3:59

3:59

A razor gang is to be called in to fix the huge deficits at our Polytechs. The parent body, Te Pūkenga has been ordered to appoint four consultancy firms to figure out what courses are needed and how many staff and buildings are needed to provide them. It follows forecasts showing the mega institute's polytechnics faces four years of financial loss…

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Government starts crackdown on road cones 4:18

2d ago4:18

4:18

The Government says its cracking down on road cones. New guidelines are to be introduced to reduce the number put out on our roads and the Transport minister Simeon Brown says The New Zealand Transport Agency will also need to publicly report on the costs of temporary traffic management. He spoke to Corin Dann.…

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Christopher Luxon NATO trip update 5:06

2d ago5:06

5:06

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts today. Luxon met with Indo-Pacific, IP4 nations Australia, Japan and Korea. The meeting was also attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. The leaders discussed the way North Korean ballistic missiles and weapons are being used by Russia in its war with Ukra…

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Joe Biden on watch ahead of press conference 6:47

2d ago6:47

6:47

All eyes are on President Joe Biden who is hosting the final day of the NATO summit. He is due to give an unscripted press conference in a few hours time where he will answer questions, including the ones about his health. The summit has been overshadowed by growing calls from fellow Democrats for him to pull out of this year's Presidential electio…