Best International Airport Review Podcasts (2024)

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Flying to the future of non-aeronautical revenues 24:07

13h ago24:07

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Alex Lowe, Director of E-commerce, Cargo and Aviation Real Estate at Edmonton International Airport, spoke to International Airport Review's Editor Holly Miles, about the airport’s ambitious cargo, real estate and air delivery-by-drone plans.By International Airport Review Podcast

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A Glimpse into the Life of a Travel Nomad 22:02

11h ago22:02

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Adult Gap Years and Extended Stay Cruises and Retirement Sabbaticals are Trending. For those interested in long-term travel, I delved into the world of a Travel Nomad to get insights. For those intrigued by the concept of nomadic living and eager to learn more about meaningful travel, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical ad…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashing in their final debate before the election 4:49

22h ago4:49

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have clashed over taxes, employment and immigration in their final showdown. Voters in the UK will decide next week who will lead the country through its next term. Prime Minister Sunak says he understands why voters might be frustrated with his Conservative Party. But he says the election's a choice with consequences f…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Denmark's plan to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture 5:07

22h ago5:07

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Denmark is moving ahead on plans to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture, with cattle farmers facing additional charges as a result. The bill suggests that farmers would be taxed at 300 DKK ($70) per ton of CO2 equivalent emitted from 2030, moving to 750 DKK ($177) by 2035. The Country's Jamie Mackay says the farmers will be unlikely to take this …

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's economic outlook being downgraded by experts 4:14

22h ago4:14

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International research group BMI has lowered its GDP growth forecast for New Zealand for 2024 - and warned of economic challenges to come. BMI predicted the nation's GDP would grow by just 1 percent this year, down 0.2 percent from previous estimates. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked this research further. LISTEN ABOVE See omny…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent with the latest developments in the Darleen Tana investigation 5:57

22h ago5:57

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A barrister says Green MP Darleen Tana's alleged Electoral Act breach is on the less serious side. Tana and the publishers of Verve Magazine have been accused of failing to include a promoter statement in an election advertisement published in May 2023- and both have been referred to police. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper suspects mo…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Julian Assange's return to Australia 3:51

23h ago3:51

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australian soil, after 14 years in confinement. Assange pleaded guilty to an espionage change in exchange for his release - and will be focused on recovery in the coming days. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Assange has been lying low since his arrival. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on South Africa's progress in the T20 World Cup 2:24

23h ago2:24

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South Africa have finally broken the semifinal wall at a men's Cricket World Cup. The Proteas sent the long-standing hoodoo cartwheeling into the history books with a thumping nine-wicket win over Afghanistan at the latest T20 global tournament. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks this news further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 June 2024 1:39:45

23h ago1:39:45

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 27 June 2024, former Green MP Golriz Gharaman has been sentenced today and spoke out about what drove her to shoplift. Herald court reporter Craig Kapitan tells Heather why the judge declined to discharge her without conviction. The latest Crime and Victims Survey shows our confi…

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The Huddle: What did we make of Golriz Gharaman's sentence? 8:09

23h ago8:09

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and Phil O'Reilly of Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Disgraced ex-Green MP Golriz Gharaman has officially been sentenced, with an order to pay a $1600 fine - and additional legal fees. Do we agree with this verdict? A new re…

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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on the planned independent review into New Zealand's methane targets 4:48

24h ago4:48

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The Government has announced a review will be carried out into New Zealand's methane goals. Former Climate Change Commissioner and farmer Nicola Shadbolt has been appointed to chair this project, which will report what the nation's domestic 2050 methane target should be. Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford says this review is long overdue. "…

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Dylan Thomsen: AA road safety spokesperson on the costs that come with the Government's Policy Statement on land transport 3:17

24h ago3:17

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The Government's latest Policy Statement on land transport will come with plenty of extra costs for drivers. The fee to register a car has gone up by $50, fuel taxes will rise by 12 cents a litre by 2027 - and 22 cents by 2029, and the new Roads of National Significance will likely be tolled. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says these price increas…

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Nikau Wi Neera: Wellington Councillor on the divided response to selling the airport shares 5:10

1d ago5:10

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There's a rift in Wellington City Council's left-wing bloc over selling its airport shares. The council today voted to approve the long term plan, with nine in favour, and seven opposed. It included selling the 34 percent stake in Wellington Airport, with discussions on the process later this year. Mayor Tory Whanau copped criticism from fellow lef…

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Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the new research revealing multivitamins do not help people live longer 3:12

1d ago3:12

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New findings have revealed multivitamins are largely ineffective. A study out of the US examined over 400,000 Americans over 20 years and determined multivitamins didn't help them live longer - and found a link between daily usage and increased mortality. Nutritionist Nikki Hart says people are spending money on an unnecessary solution. "It's like …

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Brent Carey: Netsafe Chief Executive on scam reports going up over the past year 2:14

1d ago2:14

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A grim figure for New Zealand, with one in 10 Kiwis getting scammed in the last year. Data shows one in three people were victims of any crime in the year to last October, on par with 2022 figures. Just over 15 percent felt unsafe last year, a jump from 9.3 percent in 2018. Netsafe Chief Executive Brent Carey says scam reports have risen 20 percent…

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Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald crime reporter on ex-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman being convicted for shoplifting 3:04

1d ago3:04

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What's next for former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's legal career is not yet determined - after being convicted on shoplifting charges today. Judge June Jelas has ordered her to pay $1600 in fines, plus $260 in court costs, and isn't requiring supervision. The Herald's Craig Kapitan says nothing's stopping her applying for her law licence again. He s…

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Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on the rise of whistleblower complaints 4:23

1d ago4:23

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The number of people reporting serious misconduct in their workplace is on the rise. So far this financial year, the Chief Ombudsman has received 203 protected disclosures - up 58 percent on the year before. Peter Boshier says more people believe it's the right thing to do if they spot wrongdoing. "When there's serious wrongdoing - things like sexu…

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160: Nude Beach: 1 vs 5 Stars 39:34

2d ago39:34

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The Queens bare it all in this Verses Episode as they compare a 1 Star and a 5 Star Review for All Nude, All The Time: Gunnison Beach. But wait... there's more: it's our first ever DOUBLE VERSES EPISODE! Chelsey's phone won't stop ringing and we're screaming, "Tisch, PLEASE!" A beach is somehow...gonna... beach, and Little Richard is not Little Ric…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK doctors striking on the hottest day of the year 4:11

2d ago4:11

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Healthcare leaders warn patients face major disruption in England this week, as the latest junior doctors' strike coincides with the hottest week of the year. British Medical Association members will stage a five-day walkout from Thursday - the 11th in the long-running pay dispute. It comes with a heat-health warning in many parts of the country wi…

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Meridian Energy's Investor Day data 3:46

2d ago3:46

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Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market. New Zealand's electricity demand is expected to grow between 50 percent and 75 percent, meaning the sector needs new methods of generation. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the results and announcements. LISTEN ABOV…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on BNZ challenging Gloriavale over use of banking services 3:41

2d ago3:41

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Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services. BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two years, and the Court of Appeal is allowing BNZ to challenge that injunction. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what comes next in this case. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Justice Minister introducing tougher sentencing laws 6:27

2d ago6:27

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Tougher sentencing laws are on the way for offenders. The Justice Minister has outlined a suite of reforms to be introduced into Parliament in the next few months. Situations where victims are working alone, including dairies, will now be considered an aggravating factor in sentencing, and reductions for mitigating factors will be capped at 40 perc…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Julian Assange returning to Australia as a free man 4:26

2d ago4:26

4:26

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will land in Canberra this evening a free man, having pleaded guilty and being sentenced for espionage with no more time to serve. It related to a single charge of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US National Defence documents. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Assange will likely come out of this wit…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2024 1:40:15

2d ago1:40:15

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 26 June 2024, people in Hawke's Bay are again being hit by "catastrophic" flooding. Civil Defence Minister Mark Mitchell, and the mayors of Wairoa and Hastings speak with Heather. Triple murderer Lauren Dickason has today been sentenced to 18 years for killing her three daughter…

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The Huddle: Are tougher sentencing reforms the way to go? 9:41

2d ago9:41

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Lauren Dickason has been sentenced for 18 years after admitting responsibility for killing her three daughters. Was this a fair outcome? Justice Mininster Paul Goldsmith has unveiled some new sentenci…

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Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study (1) 4:32

2d ago4:32

4:32

New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study says 18 percent of business leaders feel like their companies are thriving, 34 percent feel more optimistic about the future and 53 percent anticipate revenue growth. 2degrees Chief Business Officer Andr…

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Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study 4:32

2d ago4:32

4:32

New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study says 18 percent of business leaders feel like their companies are thriving, 34 percent feel more optimistic about the future and 53 percent anticipate revenue growth. 2degrees Chief Business Officer Andr…

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Rachel Brooking: Labour MP urges the Government to release a list of projects that applied to be fast-tracked 4:21

2d ago4:21

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Labour's environment spokesperson has called for the Government to front up about the kinds of projects aiming to be fast-tracked under new legislation. Under the new legislation, anyone who wanted to get a project fast-tracked had the opportunity to submit an application by the end of April 2024. Labour's Rachel Brooking says the public deserves t…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government unveiling new changes to sentencing laws 4:04

2d ago4:04

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The Justice Minister has announced a suite of changes designed to clamp down on criminals. These measures include capping sentence discounts at 40 percent, making serious retail crime an aggravating factor, and encouraging cumulative sentencing for offences committed on bail or parole. Minister Paul Goldsmith says more judges have applied discounts…

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Blake Benny: ZB reporter on Lauren Dickason being sentenced for the murder of her three daughters 3:04

2d ago3:04

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Lauren Dickason could be freed this decade after murdering her three daughters in Timaru in September 2021. She's been given three concurrent 18-year sentences today, with no minimum non-parole period. She'll be eligible for parole in six years. ZB court reporter Blake Benny says Dickason will begin her sentence in a secure mental health facility. …

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Simeon Brown: Energy Minister launches investigation into Northland pylon collapse and power outage 2:43

2d ago2:43

2:43

The Energy Minister says there are clear signs of a communications failure at Transpower. Simeon Brown's given officials 12-weeks to report back on investigations into a transmission tower toppling last week leaving thousands in Northland without power. Brown says there was a significant lack of information last Thursday after the pylon fell. "Ther…

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Craig Little and Sandra Hazlehurst: Wairoa and Hastings mayors on the torrential rain impacting the region 3:37

2d ago3:37

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Heavy rain and high tides are set to tear through the East Coast, and locals have been warned to take cover. States of local emergency continue for the Wairoa District and the Hastings Heretaunga Ward, after torrential rain has closed roads across Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti. Wairoa looks to have fared the worst, with 100 homes flooded and 130 peopl…

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Mark Mitchell: Emergency Response Minister on the storm battering the East Coast 3:18

2d ago3:18

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Officials say Wairoa has had the worst of the storm battering the East Coast. States of emergency have been declared in the Wairoa District and Heretaunga Ward, with torrential rain closing roads and caused hundreds of evacuations overnight. Heavy rain warnings have lifted for Tairawhiti, but continue until 11pm in Hawke's Bay. Wairoa is cut off by…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Princess Anne being hospitalised after suspected mishap with a horse 4:15

3d ago4:15

4:15

Princess Anne is the latest royal with a health issue after suffering minor head injuries thought to be caused by a horse. It's believed the Princess was kicked by a horse while walking on her Gloucestershire estate on Sunday night. UK correspondent Enda Brady says she's been hospitalised - but she's in good spirits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…

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Oliver Mander: Shareholders' Association Chief Executive on the Warehouse's CEO's pay-out eclipsing falling shares 4:12

3d ago4:12

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There's concerns that the Warehouse's top level salaries don't match the company's declining performance. The Warehouse Group's shares fell to a record low of $0.97 after forecasting earnings would fall at least 64 percent year-on-year. Former chief executive Nick Grayston was paid $2.79 million, out-earning his retail counterparts in the 2023 fina…

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Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on Synlait asking shareholders for multi-million dollar lifeline 2:34

3d ago2:34

2:34

Struggling dairy manufacturer Synlait has asked shareholders to vote in favour of a $130 million lifeline from Chinese shareholder Bright Dairy. The company said a2′s vote would be influential in deciding if the critical shareholder loan needed to pay off bank debt due July 15 went ahead. The Country's Rowena Duncum says the situation's looking dir…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on employment confidence dropping in latest report 3:00

3d ago3:00

3:00

Kiwis’ confidence in the job market took a dive over the past three months, according to a survey conducted for Westpac. The bank reported its confidence index, which measures responses to five questions related to employment prospects, fell by 13 points to 91.4 in the June quarter. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why less peopl…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Parliamentary debate about ferries 5:07

3d ago5:07

5:07

A political blame game around Cook Strait ferries. KiwiRail, Maritime New Zealand, and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are all investigating Interislander's Aratere, which ran aground on Friday after experiencing steering issues. The Government pulled the plug on new mega-ferries and upgraded portside infrastructure, soon after taki…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2024 1:40:11

3d ago1:40:11

1:40:11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 June 2024, the Government will extend its Covid inquiry to cover lockdowns, vaccine mandates and efficacy. Things get heated when Associate Minister Nicole McKee tells Heather why she had to water down her Three Strikes bill so much. NZ Rugby has posted a $8.9 million dollar ne…

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The Huddle: How necessary is a second Covid inquiry? 8:52

3d ago8:52

8:52

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Government relations consultant Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has announced a second Covid inquiry into the economic and societal impacts of lockdowns, restrictions and vaccine mandates. Is this necessary?…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the company posting an $8.9 million loss for 2023 6:25

3d ago6:25

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New Zealand Rugby has posted an $8.9 million dollar net loss for 2023 - the second deficit in a row. Although spending was reduced from the year prior, a drop in broadcast and match day revenue in a World Cup year saw income fall by $3 million to $268 million dollars. NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson says there's work to be done for the future. "What we'…

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Andrew Bydder: Hamilton Councillor defends expletive-laden comments directed at neighbouring council 3:17

3d ago3:17

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Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder is on the defence, after delivering an expletive-laden rant to a neighbouring council. In a letter directed at Waipā District Council, Bydder used derogatory language to voice his displeasure with the placement of a third bridge in Cambridge. He has since claimed he tried to be polite to the council - but it n…

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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's revamped Three-Strikes regime 5:26

3d ago5:26

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An Associate Justice Minister is urging the public to submit on proposed three-strike laws. A Bill to reinstate the sentencing is being introduced to Parliament today, but it won't include sentences under two years. Minister Nicole McKee says it is fit for purpose. "I think that we need to go harsh and hard on our criminals, especially those seriou…

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David Shoebridge: Australian Green Party senator ahead of Julian Assange's return to the country 2:29

3d ago2:29

2:29

There's hope WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be back in Australia by the week's end. Wikileaks says the 52-year-old has left a UK prison, after reaching a deal with US authorities. The BBC is reporting Assange was likely to plead guilty to a charge of conspiracy to obtain and disclose US national defence information, in a deal giving him free…

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Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the Government's planned second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry 3:55

3d ago3:55

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Key figures in our Covid-19 response could have to give evidence publicly for phase two of the Government inquiry. Its focus is vaccine efficacy and safety, Auckland and Northland's extended lockdowns and the disruption to health, education, and business. Phase One examined the lessons learned from the pandemic. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm weirdly grateful for the Government's cancer drugs stuff-up 1:47

3d ago1:47

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I think we can all see the Nats stuffed up the 13 cancer drugs announcement on so many levels. They should never have promised specific drugs, that's Pharmac's job. But having promised them for the first year, they shouldn't have then broken that promise by leaving them out of the Budget. And then, it's never really a good look if you finally get d…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Julian Assange's return to Australia following prison release 3:59

3d ago3:59

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It's been confirmed Julian Assange will return to Australia after being released from prison. The Wikileaks founder was charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information - and spent seven years in Ecuador's London Embassy, and five in a British prison. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Assange is set to return to A…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson's Achilles injury flaring up again 3:55

3d ago3:55

3:55

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to the re-emergence of an old Achilles tendon injury. The 33-year-old was sidelined last month through a combination of the achilles issue, as well as a pectoral muscle strain. He returned in Round 15 before suffering a hamstring strain in last weekend's heavy loss to the…

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Sunil Kaushal: Waitakere Indian Association President on the high student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants 4:04

3d ago4:04

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There's concerns the India-New Zealand relationship could be strained by the high number of student visa rejections. Immigration NZ figures show applications between October 1 2023 and May 6 2024 for student visas by Indian nationals had an approval rate of 47 percent. The Immigration Minister has claimed it's not 'blanked geographic discrimination…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU and China gearing up for further talks about EV tariffs 3:15

4d ago3:15

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Top officials from both the EU and China have spoken about controversial EV tariffs over the weekend - and agreed to further talks. The call marks the first time the two sides have agreed to negotiate since the EU threatened China with electric vehicle tariffs of up to 38 percent. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is a positive step forward. LI…

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