Best George Mackay Podcasts (2024)

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Woolworths and Coles facing legal action for misleading discounts 5:00

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Australia's leading supermarket giants are set to face court after allegedly misleading consumers through fake discounts. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission claims Coles and Woolworths bumped prices of products by 15 percent for brief periods before selling them at a discount. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the superm…

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Catherine Delahunty: West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson says New Zealand wouldn't have paid a bribe for Philip Mehrtens' release 5:55

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There's belief New Zealand wouldn't have been involved in a bribe to free Kiwi Philip Mehrtens. The pilot was released last Saturday after 19-and-a-half months of captivity in West Papua. RNZ has reported the West Papua National Liberation Army claims it was paid a bribe, but Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says that's entirely unsubstantia…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: No surprises in the Polkinghorne verdict 1:50

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So after eight weeks in court, and more than three years of living under suspicion - Philip Polkinghorne is not guilty. This verdict today will come as absolutely no surprise to anyone who's been following this trial closely. The Crown simply did not have a good case, at no point, really, was it actually convincing. But when it came to closing argu…

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2211 FBF: Income Property Investing and the National Housing Market Myth 27:37

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 173, published last June 11, 2010. Jason is feeling generous… Enjoy an entire free issue of The Financial Freedom Report. Here is our source for innovative, forward-thinking investment property and home-based internet business strategies and advice. Income property investing is the most reliable path to wealth.…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2024 1:40:45

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 20 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on deceased Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed being accused of raping former employees 3:56

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Former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting a string of women employed by the department store. Five women have accused him of rape and an additional 20 have claimed he sexually assaulted them. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says al-Fayed would identify and target young, female assistants before isolating a…

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates 4:46

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The US Federal Reserve surprised economists with its first interest rate cut in four years. Rates have gone down by 0.5 percent to about 4.8 percent - a significant shift after two years of high rates designed to tame inflation. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie says the markets responded well to this move after pricing in potential cuts. LISTEN ABOVE…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Lucidome Bio receiving an additional funding boost for methane vaccine 3:53

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Two key players looking to help Kiwi farmers reduce their emissions have given a new company some additional funding to craft a methane vaccine. AgriZeroNZ and the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre are providing $13.5 million ($8.5M and $5M respectively) to Lucidome Bio to fund their research. The Country's Jamie Mackay explai…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on GDP dropping 0.2 percent for the second quarter of 2024 4:11

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Experts say today's GDP figures paint a dire picture of our economy - and it's unlikely things will recover right away. New data shows GDP dropped 0.2 percent in the second quarter of 2024. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why the economy is unlikely to recover in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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The Huddle: When do we see the economy picking up? 10:48

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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A group of Wellington taxi drivers have been suspended from the airport ranks after they used the parents' room to heat up food on their late night shifts. Is this unfair? The GDP dropped 0.2 pe…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2024 1:37:31

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 September 2024, how can we cure our sick economy? Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Heather after our economy contracted 0.2 percent in Q2. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to reduce the number of jury trials to deal with the backlog of cases waiting to get to…

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Wellington taxi driver: Anonymous driver on the five drivers suspended after using parents’ room to heat dinners 2:56

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Wellington Airport has suspended five taxi drivers from using its taxi rank after they used the parents’ room to heat their dinners. The airport contacted the taxi companies two months ago to warn against drivers using the parents’ room for privacy and hygiene reasons - but this was not passed on to all taxi staff. One anonymous driver who avoided …

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Tyrel Lomax: All Black on Scott Robertson unveiling his changes ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies 3:25

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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made some line-up changes ahead of this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Beauden Barrett returns to fullback, Will Jordan moves to the right wing, and Ethan de Groot and Caleb Clarke make their return after recovering from injuries. All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax hopes the team can turn their luck around a…

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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist on New Zealand's GDP dropping 0.2 percent 2:10

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One expert says today's GDP figures paint a bleak picture of the economy - but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Stats NZ revealed this morning a 0.2 percent contraction for the three months to June, following 0.1 percent growth in the March quarter. Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr says it's likely the economy won't start growing again until l…

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The Fall, In Camera, and our Favourite Filmmaking Follies 58:45

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This time, we're talking about one of Anahit's favourite films of all, Tarsem Singh's 2006 opus and Tumblr's Favourite Film™, The Fall. It's back, it's in 4K, and it's grrrreat. Elsewhere, we talk about the less successful but still-ambitious In Camera, and look back on some of filmmaking's biggest swings. Terrence Malick, Tommy Wiseau, big piles o…

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Michael Morrah: NZ Herald reporter on the jury in Polkinghorne's murder trial being sent home after they couldn't reach a verdict 3:46

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Philip Polkinghorne must wait at least three more days before a jury rules him innocent or guilty of killing Pauline Hanna. The jury has gone home after telling the judge they couldn't reach a decision today - having deliberated since 11am. They won't sit tomorrow because of a juror's prior commitment and will recommence 11am on Monday. The Herald'…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's gang patch bill passing 5:12

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The Government's new bill banning gang patches in public and giving police more power to disperse gangs and bring in non-consorting court orders has passed. Last-minute changes extended the insignia ban to being visible in cars - and inside homes of repeat ban offenders. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says critics of the bill have la…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2 percent 4:44

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Australia's national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in August. The number of employed people grew by 47,500, and the number of unemployed people declined by 10,500, according to reports. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this will encourage the Reserve Bank to hold off on cutting interest rates when they next meet. LISTEN ABOV…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson's picks for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test 4:11

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The All Blacks want to show New Zealand they can bounce back from adversity in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his 23 from the side that lost in Cape Town, in the second of two defeats to the Springboks. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave sums up the selection - and weighs up New Zealand's ch…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government's plan to reduce the number of jury trials 5:58

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The Government is proposing lifting the threshold for allowing defendants to elect a jury trial in an effort to reduce the number going through the courts. Currently, defendants can choose between a jury or judge-only trial in cases where their maximum sentence is two or more years in jail. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is proposing options of th…

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2210: Unlocking Primate Secrets: Exploring Emotions, Gender, and Human Evolution with Frans de Waal 43:24

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Jason's guest today is Frans de Waal, a renowned primatologist who explored morality in apes, highlighting his contributions. He then shifts to a Wall Street Journal article about wealthy Americans renting homes instead of buying due to housing market changes. He emphases the financial advantages of renting high-end properties and investing in entr…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on electric vehicles in Norway outnumbering petrol cars 4:56

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Norway, one of the world's largest exporters of oil, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-powered models. Out of the 2.8 million private cars registered there, 754,303 are now all-electric - according to new reports from the Norwegian Road Federation. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the country aims to be the first to end the sale o…

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Matt Bain: Spark Head of Data explains why Kiwi businesses are reluctant to use AI 3:33

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New reports confirm at least 68 percent of small and medium Kiwi businesses currently have no plans to use AI. Data from NZIER's Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion says many of these businesses cited a lack of understanding and perceived absence of value as the barriers to AI adoption. Spark Head of Data Matt Bain says the required training to pr…

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Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Synlait's biggest shareholders rescuing the company 4:28

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Synlait's two biggest shareholders have brought it back from the brink. Shareholders today approved a $218 million capital injection from Bright Dairy and A2 Milk. NZ Shareholders Association CEO Oliver Mander says some shareholders were reluctant ahead of this vote - but plenty were on board. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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The Huddle: Are the Commonwealth Games done for good? 9:41

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Are the Commonwealth Games done for good? Glasgow has offered to step in and host a scaled-down version of the games after Victoria pulled out of hosting. Is this a sign of t…

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Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence picking up 2:07

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Consumer confidence has picked up in recent months - but there's still concerns about the future from some. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence survey for the September quarter rose 9 points to 90.8 points. Westpac senior economist says households will be in a better mood as interest rates come down for 2025 - but it'll take a while be…

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Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2024 1:40:54

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9 people have been killed and almost 3000 killed after pagers made for Hezbollah were manipulated and exploded in Lebanon. Terrorism expert Greg Barton says it's almost certain Israel is behind the attack. Where will all our paper be recycled now that the Oji …

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Nicki Nicol: NZ Olympic Committee CEO on Glasgow hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games 3:22

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Scotland's come to the rescue and offered to host a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event has been adrift after the Victorian Government pulled out of hosting, citing spiralling costs that blew the budget out to $6.6 billion. NZ Olympic Committee CEO Nicki Nicol says cutting down the Commonwealth Games will be a big change -…

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Sean Lyons: Netsafe Chief Online Safety officer on Instagram introducing parental controls and more privacy for teen users 2:37

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Instagram has made some widespread platform changes to make things safer for teen users. Accounts made by under-18s will be made private by default and notifications won't appear from 10pm to 7am. Instagram is also introducing more adult supervision tools - including letting parents see accounts their teen has recently messaged. Netsafe Chief Onlin…

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Parul Sood: Auckland Council waste solutions general manager says Oji Fibre Solutions won't affect kerbside recycling 2:52

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There's concerns about how the closure of a South Auckland paper mill will affect kerbside recycling. Oji Fibre Solutions will shut up just a week before Christmas - with the loss of 75 jobs. It's the latest manufacturing firm challenged by high electricity costs, following Winstone Pulp International closing two mills. Auckland Council waste solut…

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Greg Barton: Deakin University terrorism expert on nine people dying after pagers exploded in Lebanon 4:42

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There's suggestions a sabotage of a delivery from Taiwan lead to exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon. At least nine people are dead - including a child - and close to 3000 injured after Hezbollah-owned pagers blew up simultaneously. Hezbollah is blaming Israel. Deakin University terrorism expert Greg Barton says Hezbollah ordered 5000 pa…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters claiming Parliament is in ‘state of decay’ 4:57

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has claimed Parliament is in a 'state of decay', taking issue with what he believes is a sharp decline in standards. Peters and his colleague Shane Jones took issue with Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris after he alleged some in the House are 'masters' of lying. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpa…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Sean 'Diddy' Combs being denied bail on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges 5:45

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Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking. The 54-year-old was arrested in Manhattan yesterday, with several lawsuits accusing him of physical and sexual abuse. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Combs was also charged with narcotics offences, kidnapping, arson and bribery - and there's enoug…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the ongoing Black Caps v Sri Lanka clash 5:30

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New Zealand has struck early after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against New Zealand at Galle. Will O'Rourke winning the race to partner captain Tim Southee as the side's two seamers, with New Zealand including four spinners. The Black Caps - who have never won in four attempts at the venue - currently have Sri Lanka 2…

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Garth Falconer: Reset Urban Design architect proposes new six-lane ‘Waitematā Bridge’ crossing for Auckland 4:16

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As the debate over a second Auckland harbour crossing continues, one architect has proposed an alternative solution. Reset co-director Garth Falconer has proposed a new six-lane ‘Waitematā Bridge’ positioned 500m from the Auckland Harbour Bridge, costing under $2.5 billion. Falconer says he's discussed this idea with Auckland mayor Wayne Brown - an…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Huw Edwards avoiding prison over indecent images of children 4:11

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Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has avoided jail after admitting to charges of making indecent images of children. Edwards has been handed a six month prison sentence suspended for two years, meaning he won't see jail as long as he doesn't re-offend. UK correspondent Enda Brady says his career and reputation are in tatters - as it's clear no one…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence shooting upward in Rabobank survey 3:37

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Farmer confidence has risen and bounced back to net positive levels for the first time since 2021. Following a small dip in the June quarter, the latest Rabobank survey found it had increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks these results further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist predicts what upcoming GDP result says about economy 2:47

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The soon-to-be-released GDP figures for Q2 will give experts an outline of the state of the economy. Economists predict the economy will have contracted again, as interest rates took their toll on consumer spending. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen outlines his picks for the quarter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Sarah Kennedy: Calocurb CEO launches Kiwi alternative to Ozempic 6:00

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The weight-loss industry is on track to bring in billions by 2030 - and one Kiwi company is taking advantage of the craze. Calocurb was developed with the help of Plant and Food Research and it's selling itself as a natural appetite suppressant. CEO Sarah Kennedy the company is growing every quarter - and has attracted significant interest in the U…

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Cathedral by Raymond Carver 44:54

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I read the title story from Carver's great book.By Dmitry Samarov

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The Huddle: Does AUT's system for staff members need a review? 10:29

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Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and AUT Chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Teachers are concerned about implementing the new maths and literacy curriculum and have urged the Government to delay the changes. Is this a fair thing to ask? According to documen…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2024 1:41:00

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 September 2024, a massive win in the fight against gangs took place today. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams told Heather nearly every single member of the Comancheros gang has been hit with criminal charges. Three quarters of teachers and principals want the Government t…

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Malcolm Fleming: New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive on the study claiming insulation requirements add little to building costs 5:09

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New research claims the costs of adding improved insulation onto Kiwi homes is far lower than initially reported. Earlier in the year, Minister Chris Penk wanted to roll back insulation standards, citing reports of overheating issues and standards adding extra costs to new homes. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming says t…

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Jo Pugh: National Public Health Service Compliance Manager on vape stores getting caught selling products to underage customers 2:36

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Health New Zealand says some vape stores are putting profit over the health of our children. In July, the agency sent underage volunteers to 600 stores to attempt to buy vape and cigarette products. 63 retailers were caught - and will face infringement fines. National Public Health Service Compliance Manager Jo Pugh says it's very disappointing. "A…

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George Block: NZ Herald reporter on Philip Polkinghorne's defence team labelling accusations against him 'insulting' 3:44

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Philip Polkinghorne's defence team says the Crown's accusations against him have been an insult. The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021. In his closing remarks Ron Mansfield KC says a lack of injuries on Hanna's body must mean she took her own life. Herald reporter George Block says Mansfield also gave an ex…

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Greg Williams: Detective Superintendent on the police arresting nearly every Comancheros member following lengthy investigation 4:02

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A major police crackdown on the Comancheros motorcycle gang has landed nearly all its members with criminal charges. A total of 137 charges have been laid and police allege the group has been involved in money laundering, drug trafficking and military-style training. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams says the police operation focused heavily o…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins meeting members of the UK Government in Britain 5:45

9m ago5:45

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Chris Hipkins says there's lessons New Zealand's Labour party can learn from its British counterpart. He's attending the UK Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool this week to meet with members of the recently elected Government. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this comes off the back of an underwhelming poll result for La…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the future of the Murdoch family dynasty playing out in court 4:38

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A probate court in Nevada has begun reviewing evidence to determine who gets to control Rupert Murdoch's media empire after his death. Evidentiary hearings in the case are scheduled to run until next week - with the court keeping the hearings closed to the public and the media. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Rupert aims to ensure control…

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