Best Jimmy Jo Podcasts (2024)

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Jimmy Barnes: Australian musician on his 'Hell of a Time' tour and last year's health scare 12:26

5d ago12:26

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The working class man and one of Australia's most beloved musicians, Jimmy Barnes, is heading back to our shores for his 'Hell of a Time' tour. Over the length of his career Barnes has achieved 15 solo number-one albums in Australia, becoming 21 when combined with the five earned as the lead singer of ‘Cold Chisel’, resulting in him having the high…

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Kevin Short: Defence Force Chief on Anzac commemorations around NZ and the world 5:20

1d ago5:20

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Dawn services have been held around the country this morning. On ANZAC Day, thousands of soldiers who fought for New Zealand in the great World Wars are remembered. Winston Peters and the Kiwi Defence Force contingent are at the Gallipoli Dawn Service. The Defence Force had a rocky start to the visit, with lost bags amid the chaos of Dubai’s floods…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the changing face of cabinet and NZ's media landscape 6:54

1d ago6:54

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Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins says yesterday’s cabinet reshuffle shows “the wheels are falling off already”. Paul Goldsmith will take over Melissa Lee’s role as Broadcasting Minister and Louise Upston will take over from Penny Simmonds as Disability Issues Minister. Hipkins tells Roman Travers Lee didn’t come up with a single new idea on how to…

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Adam Blair: Former Warriors player and commentator on Warriors v Gold Coast Titans ANZAC Day clash 4:14

1d ago4:14

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The Warriors are dusting themselves off from last week’s shocking loss to the Dragons. The team are looking to hit back hard in today’s ANZAC Day clash against the Gold Coast Titans. Former Warriors player and commentator Adam Blair tells Roman Travers the Warriors need to bounce back after letting themselves down defensively last week. The Warrior…

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Mark Jennings: Former Newshub Head of News on Paul Goldsmith taking over Media and Communications portfolio 3:44

1d ago3:44

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Yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle, dropping Melissa Lee from the Media and Communications portfolio. Paul Goldsmith will take over the role. Former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings tells Roman Travers when it came to the crunch, Lee didn’t deliver. A major factor in Lee’s removal was her failure to present …

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on cabinet reshuffle 4:51

1d ago4:51

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dropped a shocking cabinet reshuffle yesterday, stripping two ministers of their portfolios. Melissa Lee is out of cabinet and lost the Media and Communications portfolio and Penny Simmonds has been dropped as Disability Issues Minister. Luxon tells Roman Travers the complexity of the two portfolios has increased dr…

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Rodd Liddle: UK correspondent on defence spending increase and Angela Rayner under pressure 3:46

1d ago3:46

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Britain will boost its defence spending to 2.5 percent of national output by the end of the decade. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the pledge when meeting with secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg. The rise in spending will equate to £78 billion and dwarfs NATO contributions from countries like Germany, France, Italy and Spain. UK corresp…

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Jo McKenna: Italian correspondent on Venice day tripper tax, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni telling conservatives to "defend our nations" 4:54

1d ago4:54

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Venice, Italy will introduce a tax for day trippers to enter the city. Italian correspondent Jo McKenna tells Roman Travers the tax’s introduction could cause chaos due to the lack of awareness about it. Day trippers can register online, stating their intention to go to Venice. The tax will cost New Zealand visitors €10 per person. Meanwhile, a 13 …

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's disappointing inflation prints and NZ focus on state of labour markets 5:37

1d ago5:37

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As interest rates globally have risen significantly in recent weeks, many investors are pushing back the timing for interest rate cuts. Yesterday, Australia saw a falling annual inflation rate. Annual inflation in the year to March was 3.6 percent – less than the hoped-for 3.4 percent, which the Reserve Bank had indicated would be the level needed …

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on the Reserve Bank replacing two outgoing MPC members in staff shake-up 4:16

26d ago4:16

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Big changes for the Reserve Bank, as it appoints new members to its Monetary Policy Committee. University of Auckland macroeconomics professor Prasanna Gai and former Electricity Authority chief executive Carl Hansen will take up their posts later in the year. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold explains what these new changes could mean for the …

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Elliot Smith: ZB sport commentator on the Warriors winning against the Newcastle Knights on Sunday 3:35

26d ago3:35

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The Warriors played in front of a sold-out crowd at Auckland's own Mt Smart stadium- and were rewarded with a win. Despite a leg injury taking down Luke Metcalf in the first 10 minutes, the team beat the Newcastle Knights 20-12. ZB sport commentator Elliot Smith recaps the team's second victory of the season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the team beating the Newcastle Knights 20-12 last night 5:12

26d ago5:12

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The Warriors have made it two wins in a row, after beating the Newcastle Knights 20-12 at a sold-out Mount Smart. Jackson Ford, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Marcelo Montoya all bagged tries for the hosts, with Shaun Johnson's penalty enough to secure the win. Team CEO Cameron George was stoked to help create an environment where fans could fill up one …

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Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor for Motoring Affairs on road user charges kicking in for EV and plug-in hybrid users 5:41

26d ago5:41

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Less money in the wallets of EV owners, but more money in the budget for fixing our roads. Owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids are no longer exempt from road user charges. From today, EV owners will need to pay $76 per 1000 kilometres, while plug-in hybrids will need to pay $38. AA's Principal Policy Advisor for Motoring Affairs Terry Collins says th…

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Russell Myers: Daily Mirror Royal Editor on King Charles' first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis 4:58

26d ago4:58

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King Charles has shaken hands with members of the public, in his first significant public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer. He's attended the annual Easter Sunday service in Windsor with his wife Queen Camilla. Prince William, Princess Catherine and their children weren't in attendance, due to Catherine's ongoing cancer battle. Royal co…

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Peter Lewis: Auckland Property Investors' Federation VP on landlords chasing $1.3 million in unpaid rent in the first two months of 2024 6:14

26d ago6:14

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Current Tenancy Tribunal processes are failing to get some tenants to pay what they owe. The Herald's Open Justice reports landlords have been chasing $1.3 million of unpaid rent through the tribunal in just the first two months of this year. Auckland Property Investors' Federation Vice President Peter Lewis says bonds don't cover the cost. "Often …

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Marilyn Storey: Argosy Property Head of Development on the new industrial development designed for sustainable distribution being built in Auckland 2:47

26d ago2:47

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There's hope a $100 million industrial complex under construction in Auckland will create a new standard for sustainable goods distribution. Argosy Property's 3.5 hectare development on Neilson Street in Onehunga is expected to be completed late next year. It will have large rainwater tanks, will accommodate EV truck charging and will have solar pa…

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Glenn Peat: Wānaka Business Chamber General Manager defends supermarkets staying open during public holiday weekend 4:19

26d ago4:19

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Easter trading rules are back in the spotlight, with two Wānaka supermarkets facing potential fines for remaining open throughout the long weekend. So-called 'non-essential businesses' need an exemption to open on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. Dairies, restaurants, cafes and pharmacies are currently considered essential, but Wānaka Business Chamber…

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David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister and ACT leader on the benefit increases and tax changes kicking in for Kiwis today 5:11

26d ago5:11

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The Associate Finance Minister says the minimum wage isn't designed to be a way of raising income, and the Government has to consider its effect on employers. The minimum wage increases to$23.15 an hour from today, with the Family Tax Credit, Best Start tax credit and Job Seeker Support benefit also increasing. Labour says the increase won't be eno…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on new evidence surfacing in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case 7:14

26d ago7:14

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Days before judgement was set to be handed down, Australian broadcaster Network 10 has new evidence to add to Bruce Lehrmann's case. The network has applied to submit this new evidence - the details of which are currently unknown - with a hearing listed for Tuesday afternoon. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unclear if Network 10 is l…

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Richard Arnold: US correspondent on the ongoing efforts to rebuild collapsed Baltimore Key Bridge 5:35

1M ago5:35

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Work is underway to rebuild Baltimore Key Bridge, which collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship last week. The White House has poured millions of into fixing the port, which brings in billions of dollars of revenue annually. US Correspondent Richard Arnold says authorities have a long process ahead. "They have only recovered the remains of two of…

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Ryan Shelton: Comedian and host of 'Imperfect' on the podcast and bringing the live show to New Zealand 10:08

3M ago10:08

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After a hugely successful year over the ditch, comedian Ryan Shelton is bringing his podcast 'Imperfect' to kiwi audiences in the form of a live show. Every episode Shelton, Hugh van Cuylenburg, and Josh van Culenburg are joined by a guest for a chat about how “perfectly imperfect” people are, raking in over a million downloads a month. Shelton tol…

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Jim Kerr: Founding member and Lead Singer for Simple Minds on their Summer Concert tour 9:44

3M ago9:44

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Don’t You (Forget About Me), Alive And Kicking, Belfast Child, all well-known songs from one of the UK’s most successful rock bands: Simple Minds. Fans will have the opportunity to hear these iconic songs live as the band take to the stage for their Summer Concert tour and New Zealand is the first stop. The band formed in 1977, lead singer Jim Kerr…

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Craig Harrison: Maritime Union of New Zealand Secretary on the charge filed against KiwiRail after an Interislander lost power in the Cook Strait 4:14

3M ago4:14

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The Maritime Union wants the Government to take the mega-ferry project off the chopping block in the wake of legal action against Interislander's operators. Maritime NZ, the entity which oversees safety on our seas, has filed a charge on health and safety grounds against KiwiRail. The charge relates to the Kaitaki incident, where roughly a year ago…

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Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the unlawful termination case between ABC and Antoinette Lattouf 3:46

3M ago3:46

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Mediation in the unlawful termination case between the ABC and Antoinette Lattouf has hit a stalemate. Just before Christmas Lattouf was given a one-week contract to present the morning program on the ABC radio station in Sydney. She was fired after three days, according to ABC she defied instructions and made a controversial post about Gaza on soc…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Department of Justice report into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas 5:07

3M ago5:07

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It’s a series of major failures that should not have happened. The US Department of Justice has released its report into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas in 2022. For over an hour, 33 students and three of their teachers, many of whom were shot, were trapped in a room with an active shooter while law enforcement remained…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest Stats NZ data on food prices, rent, and inflation 5:07

3M ago5:07

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Food prices look to be cooling, potentially bringing some relief to consumers. Stats NZ's latest figures show annual food price inflation's fallen to 4.8%, its lowest level in two years. Grocery inflation fell notably, increasing by only 5.4% compared to the 11% increase from 2021 to 2022. Meat only rose 2.3% last year. Infometrics Principal Econom…

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Gary Stead: Black Caps Coach ahead of the penultimate T20 match against Pakistan 3:53

3M ago3:53

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Black Caps coach Gary Stead's backing Devon Conway's class to re-emerge after a lean run with the bat in T-20 cricket internationals. The opener's been dismissed for a duck, 20 and seven in the three matches against Pakistan. It follows a three match T-20 series in England last year where he failed to score double figures. Stead's been asked what C…

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Te Aroha Cook: West Coast Civil Defence Spokesperson on the heavy rain set to hit the West Coast 4:36

3M ago4:36

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Civil Defence staff are standing by on the West Coast as heavy rain rolls in. The wet weather is expected to batter Westland and the Grey Districts, with the worst arriving around midday between Otira and inland from Haast. West Coast Civil Defence Te Aroha Cook told Tim Dower that staff have been deployed to emergency operation centres in Westland…

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Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister defends Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's decision to skip the National Unity Hui 3:23

3M ago3:23

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The Māori Development Minister is defending the Prime Minister's decision to skip a gathering organised by the Māori King. The National Unity Hui is expected to bring thousands of people to Ngāruawāhia's Tūrangawaewae Marae tomorrow. Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka told Tim Dower that it's his responsibility to go, but it's not a platform fo…

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Aaron Gate: Kiwi Cyclist on taking gold in the Cycling World Championships and preparing for the Olympics 9:30

3M ago9:30

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It was another big year for kiwi cyclist Aaron Gate. He took the gold at the Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, claiming the second rainbow jersey of his career. Glasgow was the first time that all cycling events together in one location for what was deemed a ‘Super Worlds.’ Gate took gold in the points race, telling Dower that it was a race h…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Rishi Sunak's attempt to compromise on the controversial Rwanda migration bill 4:09

3M ago4:09

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The UK’s controversial Rwanda bill seems to be causing great trouble for the Tories. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has attempted to strike a compromise, saying that they will continue to send migrants to Rwanda, but at the same time won’t circumvent the European Court of Human Rights if they try to stop them. He faced enormous backlash, with 60 member…

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Cameron Luxton: ACT MP on why the Easter trading laws need to be overhauled 3:55

3M ago3:55

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A fresh move to overhaul Easter trading laws. ACT MP Cameron Luxton has lodged a private members bill to relieve the restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. He says forcing businesses to close doesn't make sense for a diverse modern nation. Luxton told Tim Dower that this is one of those small issues that lead to a big problem. He said that …

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Dr Johnathan Jarman: Public Health Communication Centre Research Lead on the number of people living in dirty and unsafe conditions 5:16

3M ago5:16

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There’s concern about the number of people living in dirty and unsafe conditions. The Public Health Communication Centre has surveyed local and regional councils and Aged Concern networks, and every single one reported cases of people living in squalor. It included homes cluttered in rubbish, infested by vermin, with decomposing food, and stench. R…

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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent says Italy is pushing for an EU maritime security mission to deter Houthi threats 2:54

3M ago2:54

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Italy is pushing for an EU maritime security mission in the Red Sea following Houthi attacks. A US mission is underway in the passage as countries hope for restoration of shipping. Italy's Foreign Affairs Minister wants a decision by next Monday. Newstalk ZB Italian correspondent Jo McKenna told Tim Dower that it would help deter Houthi threats but…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the 2% decrease in spending in December of 2023 4:57

3M ago4:57

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A challenging time may be coming for retailers. Data released by Stats NZ has revealed a 2% fall in December’s spending compared to the month prior. Spending on consumables such as groceries experienced the smallest fall at 0.1%, while things such as furniture and clothing are down by 2% and 2.9% respectively. Infometrics Principal Economist, Brad …

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor on the National Party caucus meeting happening this morning 4:08

3M ago4:08

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“Try to keep on the straight and narrow.” That'll be one of the messages at the annual National Party caucus kicking off in Christchurch this morning. On the agenda is issues such as how to act in a coalition and expectations for MPs. Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan told Tim Dower that with many new MPs in the team, Christopher Luxon…

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Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on the third consecutive drop in NCEA pass results being blamed on Covid 4:55

3M ago4:55

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After-effects of Covid-19 pandemic school decisions are being blamed for dropping NCEA results. Provisional results indicate pass rates dropped for a third consecutive year. Almost 50,000 students had accessed their results by late yesterday evening. Secondary Principals' Association President Vaughan Couillault told Tim Dower that it's not entirel…

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Ellesse Andrews: Kiwi Track Cyclist on her success in 2023 and what's next for 2024 9:39

4M ago9:39

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Ellesse Andrews is heading into the New Year with a lot of momentum behind her. The kiwi track cyclist is coming off the back of a massive win at the UCI Track Champions League, taking the crown for the Women's sprint. "Looking back on it now," She told Dower. "It was a really crazy year." "It's a bit of a blur, so much was going on." Andrews said …

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Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Victoria's Premier seeking advice on pill testing after the spate of overdoses 2:54

4M ago2:54

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Festival season has seen multiple drug overdoses in Australia, with some victims left in critical condition, and eight in induced comas. Victoria’s Premier is seeking advice on pill testing, which is not currently legal in that state. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower that they’re looking for a way out of the corner they’ve painte…

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Kirsten Corson: Drive Electric Chair on the Government's decision to implement road user charges for electric vehicles and hybrids 4:31

4M ago4:31

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A warning to the Government from one EV leader: if the Government doesn't put measures in place, the clean car market will slow right down. It comes as the Government has confirmed that owners of EVs and Plug-in Hybrids will pay road user charges from April. Drive Electric Chair Kirsten Corson told Tim Dower that the move will slow EV uptake —which…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's quick turnaround from winning in Iowa to a defamation trial 5:54

4M ago5:54

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It's been a quick turnaround for Donald Trump, from a victory speech to defamation trial. The former President has won a landslide victory in Iowa, the first vote in the Republican race to the White House. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower that Trump is now in New York, where he's being sued for $10 million in defamation damages by E J…

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA Acting President reminds students that their NCEA results aren't the end of the world 3:41

4M ago3:41

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Students are being urged to remember it's not the end of the world if they don't get the exam results that they wanted. NCEA results will be released online today. More than 160,000 students will be able to see their provisional results and whether they've been awarded course endorsements, a certificate endorsement, or university entrance. PPTA act…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the decision to rule out lowering the voting age to 16 3:05

4M ago3:05

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The Justice Minister is standing firm on the Government's decision to rule out lowering the voting age. Reducing the age from 18 to 16 is one of 140 final recommendations just released by the Independent Electoral Review. Advocates say they're incredibly disappointed the Government is rejecting the idea. But Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Tim…

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Gareth Hughes: Former Green Party MP on Golriz Ghahraman's resignation and the abuse faced by female MPs 4:55

4M ago4:55

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It's being suggested that a systemic, cultural problem exists with the abuse politicians face. Golriz Ghahraman resigned from parliament yesterday after three allegations of shoplifting, claiming work stress has affected her mental health. Green Party co-leader James Shaw says she faced continuous sexual and physical threats. Former Green MP Gareth…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the 2.3% increase in Dairy Prices 4:43

4M ago4:43

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Dairy prices are continuing to rise. Overall prices are up 2.3% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, the fourth consecutive rise this summer. Prices are down about a third from the record high reached in March 2022 but up about a quarter on the low reached in August last year. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says told Tim …

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps urging the Britain to prepare for future wars 3:20

4M ago3:20

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The British Defence Secretary is urging the country to prepare for further wars as global conflicts continue to escalate. Secretary Grant Shapps is saying that they are in a “pre-war phase”, and Britain should prepare for wars involving China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran to erupt in the next five years. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower …

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Ang Jury: Women's Refuge CEO on the increasing number of family harm incidents 4:30

4M ago4:30

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The number of family harm incidents is continuing to rise, with authorities concerned about a potential summer spike. The numbers over the past decade have almost doubled, with about 200,000 reports over 2023. Women's Refuge Chief Executive Ang Jury told Tim Dower that violence tends to increase around Christmas and New Years, as more people are ho…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Economist on banks cutting home loan and term deposit rates 4:18

4M ago4:18

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Better news for mortgage holders, with Kiwibank the latest bank to cut home loan rates. It's also reducing term deposit rates following a decrease in wholesale rates for banks. Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen says these lower rates for banks are still not being fully passed on to customers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Richard Beddie: Exercise New Zealand CEO on only 46% of New Zealand adults meeting global exercise guidelines 2:57

4M ago2:57

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Concerning data on the numbers of Kiwis who exercise as obesity rates soar. Figures released by the Ministry of Health reveal only 46% of adults are meeting global exercise guidelines, down 5% from the year prior. Exercise New Zealand's Richard Beddie told Tim Dower that it's a growing health crisis which needs immediate action. He says we're the w…

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the slowing economic development in Germany and the possible recession it faces in 2024 5:01

4M ago5:01

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Economic development in Germany has come to a halt. High inflation, rising interest rates, and weak global demand has come home to roost, the final quarter of 2023 seeing a 0.3% decrease. Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Tim Dower that a recession is possibly on the cards for 2024, which itself is not off to a good start. She said that Ger…

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