Best Liam S Smith Podcasts (2024)

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the riots unfolding across the UK 3:44

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The UK is still rife with unrest, over a week since the fatal stabbing of three girls in a Southport dance class. Far-right protests were sparked from a wave of false messaging online that wrongly identified the suspected killer as an Islamic migrant. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains the latest developments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of the market after a turbulent week 5:46

31m ago5:46

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After a turbulent week for financial markets - have things bounced back? Japan's stocks have rebounded after their crash, but there's mixed results from around the rest of the world. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the veteran Scottish sheep shearer who beat a world record 3:30

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A veteran Scottish shearer who is the only woman to qualify in the top 30 at the Golden Shears in Masterton has shattered a world record set by New Zealander Sacha Bond just six months ago. Shearing at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, 51-year-old Una Cameron was chasing Bond’s solo women’s nine-hour strong wool ewes record of 458 and finished at 4am tod…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on ASB predicting OCR will cut rates next week 4:31

11m ago4:31

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ASB has made a surprise call ahead of next week's OCR announcement. The bank is predicting the Reserve Bank will cut rates in the coming days - a sooner timeframe than initially predicted. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains whether or not ASB makes a good case. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 8 August 2024 1:40:17

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 8 August 2024, the Aratere Interislander ferry has crashed again! Minister Simeon Brown was wearing all the hats today - talking to Heather about the crash, our energy crisis and how councils will be able to pay for their water infrastructure in future. Heather reckons Paul Golds…

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The Huddle: Do our teachers need to be better educated? 9:45

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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Interislander's Aratere is in hot water again after hitting a ramp docking in Wellington this afternoon. What's really going on here? The Government is requiring new teacher trainees to pass …

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Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on Allbirds posting a multi-million dollar net loss 4:33

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There's bad news for a former darling of the footwear world. Kiwi shoe company Allbirds, co-founded by former All White Tim Brown, has posted a net loss of $19 million for the second quarter of 2024. Greg Smith from Devon Funds says the company runs the risk of being de-listed from the Nasdaq. "The valuation of the company was over $4 billion, the …

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Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor among those that walked out during contentious roadworks meeting 3:25

12m ago3:25

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Three Wellington City Councillors walked out of a meeting this afternoon - around contentious roadworks on Thorndon Quay. The council agreed to reduce building raised pedestrian crossings from five, to two. But Councillor Ben McNulty refused to vote, saying he was uncomfortable playing the role of a transport engineer. He left the room as well as N…

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Rosina Merry: Teacher Education Forum executive chair on the Government's new teacher training requirements 2:50

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There's concerns from experts that new teacher training requirements will exacerbate workforce shortages. The Government's action plan includes teacher trainees needing to have achieved NCEA Level Two maths. Teacher Education Forum executive chair, Rosina Merry, says many enter the profession well after leaving school. She says the sector isn't aga…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Paul Goldsmith removing Māori greetings from Matariki invitation 5:31

14m ago5:31

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The Prime Minister has brushed off his faux pas yesterday, when he seemed to be taking a crack at Australians. Minister Paul Goldsmith was being questioned over removing Māori greetings from his Matariki invitation to an Australian Minister. In his defence, Chris Luxon said in his dealings with Australians, it pays to be incredibly simple. ZB polit…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Qantas slashing former CEO's exit paycheck 4:51

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Australian airline Qantas has slashed former CEO Alan Joyce's exit package, following a stint of costly scandals and legal cases. The $21.4m payout Joyce was due to get after leaving the company last year will be cut by $9.26m, the company told investors. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this follows a rough business period for the airline…

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GARETH A. DAVIES REACTS TO EDDIE HEARN / CRAWFORD BEEF, CANELO-TURKI, KHELIF, AJ-DUBOIS, FURY-USYK 37:44

12h ago37:44

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GARETH A. DAVIES REACTS TO EDDIE HEARN / CRAWFORD BEEF, CANELO-TURKI, KHELIF, AJ-DUBOIS, FURY-USYKBy iFL Radio

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Simeon Brown: Energy Minister blames Labour's gas exploration ban for low power supply 8:19

9m ago8:19

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The Energy Minister says rising power costs are because of low supply. Heavy business users have warned spiking prices threaten their viability - including timber mills facing possible closure. The Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission has been asked to look at whether power companies are price gouging. The Government is also looking to imp…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the Olympic K4 500m event 4:37

22m ago4:37

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Kiwi Kayakers Max Brown and Grant Clancy are coping well with the controversy of them competing in the canoeing pair event at the Olympic Games. The duo finished distant last in their heat and quarterfinal in Paris after they were forced to compete in the kneel-down canoeing C2 500 - which was qualified so they could compete in the K4 500 event. Sp…

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Karen Chhour: Children's Minister outlines new priorities for Oranga Tamariki 5:39

4m ago5:39

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The Children's Minister has set out five new reporting instructions for Oranga Tamariki going forward. How the ministry is performing across these new criteria will be publicly reported every quarter starting from the 2024/2025 financial year. These include frequency of visits to children in care, timeliness around Reports of Concern, caregiver rep…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government doesn't need a petty issue around race relations 2:29

10m ago2:29

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Inevitably, the Aussies have picked up on the slur from Chris Luxon, where he said when talking to Aussies - it pays to be ‘incredibly simple’. And they seem to be largely taking in the spirit it’s intended, which is just a bit of humour. And it also means Luxon’s play worked. Which is - by having a crack at the Aussies to distract us from the actu…

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Leadership Special Stuart Gregg: ‘Leading a supernatural church’ 27:33

3h ago27:33

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Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of Celebrate Church, Bradford about his transition from a Baptist Church to develop a different kind of church with distinct values that seek God’s presence. They discuss his leadership of social enterprise projects which touch many hundreds locally and how to develop hope when we feel hope-less.The Profile is br…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the increase in planned far-right gatherings across the region 4:37

22m ago4:37

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UK police believe there are at least 30 potential far right gatherings planned tonight. So far in the week’s unrest, 400 arrests have been made and around 100 people have been charged in connection with the disorder brought about by the riots. Nearly 6,000 public order officers are being mobilised. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LIST…

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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on Uber's shares going up by 11 percent 5:14

27m ago5:14

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Rideshare giant Uber has reported its second quarter result - and shares were up +11 percent. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company is in a position to keep growing, despite an uncertain macroeconomic outlook and decreased consumer spending. Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie unpacks these results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the widespread payroll issue impacting 40,000 McDonald’s staff 2:50

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Around 40,000 McDonald’s staff are likely to be compensated, as the fast-food chain corrects a widespread payroll issue dating back 15 years. McDonald’s is contacting those employed between November 1, 2009, and December 6, 2020, asking them to check a portal on its website to see if they’re eligible for reimbursement. The company is one of countle…

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Joe Gallagher: E tū Union negotiation specialist on the proposed closure of major Auckland pulp mill 5:08

8m ago5:08

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There's belief a major Auckland pulp mill proposing closure could be the first of many. Oji Fibre Solutions is consulting with its 75 Penrose staff, citing a three-year pattern of losses. CEO Jon Ryder says dramatically rising energy costs are one of several issues plaguing the mill. E tū Union negotiation specialist Joe Gallagher says the Governme…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's controversial comments 4:58

5m ago4:58

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has raised a few eyebrows following her controversial comments in the House. She's accused the ACT Party of grooming the Prime Minister and the Government into exercising 'ethnocide' on Māori culture. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has labelled these accusations as hate speech. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li…

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Full Show Podcast: 7 August 2024 1:39:49

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 7 August 2024, the Polkinghorne trial has turned to Philip Polkinghorne's relationships with sex workers today. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% today. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says it's slightly better than predicted but he still thinks a cut to the OCR next week …

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The Huddle: Are we being too hard on the C2 500 crew? 9:41

15m ago9:41

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayer's Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issue of the day - and more! Councillor Murray Chong has spoken up about feeling threatened after he found a bullet dent in his ute ahead of the Māori ward vote. How appalling is this? Are …

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Ben McNulty: Wellington Councillor on the future of the Johnsonville Shopping Centre 3:29

8m ago3:29

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Wellington Council is hoping to force the redevelopment of the the infamous Johnsonville Shopping Centre after years of inaction. It's been two decades since the mall was refurbished - and several high-profile retailers have abandoned the premises. Wellington Councillor Ben McNulty says there's plenty of options to force change along. "My view is -…

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Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor responds to Murray Chong feeling threatened ahead of Māori ward vote 3:36

12m ago3:36

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New Plymouth's mayor says threats against councillors aren't uncommon. Councillor Murray Chong abstained from voting on Māori wards yesterday - saying he was fearful after finding a bullet dent in his ute. Legislation passed last week to let councils get rid of their Māori wards. New Plymouth has voted to retain theirs, but Kaipara District Council…

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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on the unemployment rate reaching 4.6 percent 2:38

16m ago2:38

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Kiwibank's Chief Economist says unemployment will rise for another year. Stats NZ figures out today show unemployment jumped to 4.6 percent in the June quarter, from 4.4 the quarter before, and 3.6 percent this time last year. Jarrod Kerr says this statistic tends to lag behind the rest of the economy, because employers keep workers as long as they…

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Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the eighth day of Phillip Polkinghorne's murder trial 3:58

4m ago3:58

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A court has heard Phillip Polkinghorne's police interview on day eight of his trial. The Auckland eye doctor is accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021. He maintains she killed herself. Polkinghorne's dealings with other woman have been detailed today, both at a North Shore apartment in 2019, and a Mount Cook retreat in the weeks afte…

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Greg Adlam: Canoe Racing NZ chair defends decision to send rookie C2 500m to Paris after infamous race 4:23

19m ago4:23

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Canoe Racing New Zealand are defending a situation which has drawn the ire of some fans at the Paris Olympics. The crew finished significantly later than all the other boats - coming in dead last by 45.31 seconds in the quarterfinal stage. Canoe Racing NZ chair Greg Adlam says the team did what they could in a difficult boat. "It's one thing for ka…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kamala Harris choosing Tim Walz as her Vice President 4:28

27m ago4:28

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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has found her running mate - bringing out Governor Tim Walz at a Philadelphia rally. Walz addressed a cheering crowd for the first time as Vice Presidential nominee. Harris says Walz shines a light on a brighter future they can build together. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says the pair had a one-on-o…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Canoe Racing New Zealand defending their Olympic qualification progress 3:57

40m ago3:57

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Canoe Racing New Zealand is defending a pragmatic decision in their Olympic qualification process. Kayakers Max Brown and Grant Clancy have been forced to compete in the kneel-down canoeing C2 500 - a boat which was qualified so they could compete in the sit-down K4 500 event. The pair have finished 45 seconds behind the winner of their Paris Games…

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Peter Boshier and James Bentley: Chief Ombudsman and St Peters principal on two NZ schools drawing in complaints from parents 5:35

19m ago5:35

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The Chief Ombudsman is urging school boards to take accountability for decisions. Peter Boshier has made his case notes public relating to his recommendations not being followed - by the boards of Auckland's St Peter's College and Christchurch's Cashmere High School. St Peter's refused to apologise for excluding a student for buying and smoking mar…

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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer clashing with Elon Musk over 'civil war' comments 5:09

23m ago5:09

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back at Elon Musk over claims that a 'civil war' may break out in the UK. On a video of rioters setting off fireworks at police, Musk commented that civil war was 'inevitable'. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says Starmer and his team have been working to get a grip on the riots - and social media responses. LI…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank keeping the OCR in place 3:57

12m ago3:57

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Australia's Reserve Bank has taken on a grim tone with today's OCR update - and warned rate cuts aren't on the horizon. The Bank considered hiking rates today, but moved to keep them in place at 4.35 percent. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says inflation is still running too far above expectations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the increase in banks dropping their interest rates 4:15

18m ago4:15

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Three major New Zealand banks have slashed their rates ahead of next week's OCR review. Both Kiwibank and BNZ have urged the Reserve Bank to cut the cash rate down - months ahead of predicted forecasts. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains why there's a case for the Reserve Bank to move quicker. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Creating Enterprise Demand with 1:one Account-Based Marketing with Demand Gen Lead, Tim Hughes and VP of Paid Acquisition, Liam Collins 26:07

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Cognism's Demand Gen Lead, Tim Hughes speaks to VP of Paid Acquisition, Liam Collins about how we have built our own ABM playbook at Cognism - specifically selecting and targeting our 1:one accounts to drive demand.By Cognism

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Full Show Podcast: 6 August 2024 1:40:31

22m ago1:40:31

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 6 August 2024, Health NZ's Richard Sullivan explains the u-turn to give some cancer patients early access to Keytruda treatments after all. Smith & Caughey's chairman Tony Caughey explains the decision to keep the business going after he thought he would have to close just a few m…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of tonight's GDT auction (1) 2:45

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There's another crucial Global Dairy Trade auction taking place tonight as a new season kicks into gear. Rabobank analyst Emma Higgins has predicted WMP and SMP will move lower overnight. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The Huddle: Do schools need less art and more maths? 10:25

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Toby Manhire from The Spinoff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Prime Minister caught a bit of backlash after suggesting schools might have to defer arts and music to focus on teaching more maths. Do we agree with Luxon? Health NZ ha…

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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the possibility of two mills in Ohakune being closed 5:09

3m ago5:09

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Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is calling the possibility two mills could close - 'hideous' - with the loss of 300 jobs. Winstone's says ballooning energy bills could force the Ohakune pulp and timber mills to shut. Jones is urging the energy companies to offer these industrial players a deal to keep them going. "My problem is - if they don'…

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Tony Caughey: Smith & Caughey’s chair on the company being saved from 2025 closure 3:12

20m ago3:12

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Historic Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s is living to fight another day. The 144 year old business announced in May it would close next year - but today revealed measures to let it stay open. It will downsize physical trading to the ground floor of its Queen Street store, cut about 100 staff and close the Newmarket branch, and ramp up o…

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Greig Wilson: Courtenay Place business owner on the pitch for a New Year’s Eve festival in Wellington street 2:42

9m ago2:42

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Business owners in Wellington’s Courtenay Place hope to boost the area's image with a New Year’s Eve street festival. 35 businesses have come together to pitch an outdoor event offering food, drinks and entertainment - and all they need is approval from the council. Courtenay Place business owner Greig Wilson says they're putting extra pressure on …

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Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management expert on global markets stabilising after this morning's announcement 2:08

19m ago2:08

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The Japanese market is clawing its way back, after an epic tumble overnight. Its Nikkei had a historic one-day drop - the first in a volatile chain of global financial markets. It's now starting to stabilise, sitting about nine percent up on yesterday. Matt Goodson from Salt Funds Management says Japan's weakness began a couple of days ago, when th…

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'NOPE, DON'T WANT TO SEE CRAWFORD & CANELO' - SAM JONES REACTS TO RUIZ/MILLER & BAKOLE KNOCKOUT WIN 16:14

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'NOPE, DON'T WANT TO SEE CRAWFORD & CANELO' - SAM JONES REACTS TO RUIZ/MILLER & BAKOLE KNOCKOUT WINBy iFL Radio

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Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer on the organisation doing a u-turn on Keytruda access 5:06

2d ago5:06

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Health New Zealand has explained a U-turn to give a small group of cancer patients early access to Keytruda treatment. It had earlier said it would wait to offer patients the drug, until Pharmac funding started in October. Chief Clinical Officer Richard Sullivan says up to 30 people can get the drug this month. "After reaching out to our clinical c…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Speaker Gerry Brownlee issuing a warning to MPs 5:36

20m ago5:36

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Speaker Gerry Brownlee is warning MPs against bad behaviour after last week's drama in the House. ACT clashed with the Speaker over wearing party-logo pins, and the Children's Minister broke down in tears, feeling bullied - and her leader later criticised the Speaker. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says today's session was much more …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Reserve Bank moving to keep the OCR on hold 3:50

11m ago3:50

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The Australian Reserve Bank has moved to leave rates on hold at 4.35 percent. Figures from the June quarter showed inflation has stayed in line with market expectations - but the bank is holding on before making bigger moves. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Australians are still on edge, as a cut is unlikely to happen until early 2025. LI…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Shaun Johnson announcing his retirement from rugby league 4:55

19h ago4:55

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Warriors star Shaun Johnson has announced his retirement after 14 years are the top level. The halfback will conclude his NRL and international career after the Warriors' final four games of the season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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