Best Michael Goldsmith Podcasts (2024)

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of the Budget promising to 'rebuild Britain' 5:24

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Over in the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget on October 30th. She's warned this Budget will involve some 'difficult choices' regarding tax, spending and benefits. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says significant tax rises have been ruled out to fix the multi-billion pound financial 'black hole'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…

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Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent lifts 3:09

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New Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely made up of gold kiwifruit, jumping 24 percent on the previous year to a value of $2.4 billion. Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says this is great news for growers and businesses. LIST…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2024 1:41:04

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 September 2024, Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna. NZ Herald journalist Michael Morrah tells Heather what Polkinghorne told reporters outside court and what his mistress has had to say. Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why s…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building's bid to raise $700 million 4:39

20m ago4:39

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Fletcher Building is looking to put its problems in the past, as it aims to raise an extra $700 million. The construction giant plans to issue $292 million in new shares for investors, to cut into its $1.8 billion debt. Fletcher Building has announced a group net loss of $227 million last month. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says this is p…

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The Huddle: Do we need to send the public servants back to the office? 10:12

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Wellington mayor Tory Whanau's in hot water after she got caught flip-flopping on whether she sold her car to pay the bills. What's going on here? Is this a bad look? The Government…

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Michael Chernow: Learning to Slow Down 14:02

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On this solo episode of the podcast, host Michael Chernow talks about the importance of slowing down, taking your time when making decisions, learning as you go, and more.

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Nicola Willis: Public Service Minister defends ordering public servants to go back to the office 9:04

14m ago9:04

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The Public Service Minister has put the hard word on Government departments and urged them to call their staff back to the office. She says there are performance downsides to working-from-home arrangements - and harmful impacts on local businesses. Willis says these changes will begin with public service departments updating their remote working ru…

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Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor calls for Government intervention after questionable week from Tory Whanau 3:00

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There's further calls for Government intervention in Wellington City Council after a rough TV interview from the mayor. Tory Whanau has faced criticism following a Q&A interview where she backtracked on why she sold her car, contradicted herself, and got confused on questions. Local councillor Diane Calvert has been calling for a Crown facilitator …

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Duane Leo: Public Service Association national secretary on the Government wanting public servants to work from offices again 4:20

5m ago4:20

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The Government's ordering public servants back to the office, with a crackdown on working from home. Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has outlined new expectations for agency bosses to make flexible working an agreement, not an entitlement. She says there are performance downsides to such arrangements - and impacts on local businesses. Public …

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Michael Morrah: NZ Herald reporter on Philip Polkinghorne being found not guilty of murder or manslaughter 4:48

14m ago4:48

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Gasps from the public gallery as Philip Polkinghorne was declared not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021 - nor of manslaughter. He's been discharged, but will be back in court in November for sentencing on meth possession charges. NZ Herald reporter Michael Morrah was in court. He says it was very tense as the verdict was announced.…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon telling public servants to stop working from home 5:51

14m ago5:51

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Working from home is not an entitlement, it's an agreement. That's the Prime Minister's message to public servants today, claiming routines begun during Covid - now risk undermining performance. From now on, it'll only be agreed when Working from Home doesn't compromise agency objectives. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says more data…

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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

12m ago5:55

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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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Acting Squadron Leader Herbert Frank Slade DSO DFC USBS: From Bourke to Bomber Command 31:40

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15-JULY-1944. While serving as a pilot in the Royal Air Force's Path Finder Force. Acting Squadron Leader Herbert Frank Slade, Commander of Lancaster Bomber N Nuts, en route to a raid on Hamburg, was struck by anti-aircraft fire, was able to recover the aircraft sufficiently to continue the attack, drop his bombs and return home with 48 square foot…

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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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RECAP STACK: Gretchen Rubin — Don't Aim for Minimalism | 100 23:59

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I'm so excited to share this special 20 min episode stack as a highlight with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode #002, 003, & 004 featuring Gretchen Rubin and the following Aftercast & Solocast. https://richie.libsyn.com/gretchen-rubin-dont-aim-for-…

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

13h ago3:56

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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

11m ago4:46

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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

9h ago3:53

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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

16m ago4:11

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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

14m ago10:48

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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

18m ago2:56

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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

9m ago3:25

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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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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

13m ago3:46

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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

2h ago5:12

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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

6m ago4:44

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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

20m ago5:58

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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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Tom Paladino, Exploring Scalar Energy: A New Frontier in Science - Innova.buzz 639 50:22

17m ago50:22

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Our guest in this episode is Tom Paladino, a pioneering researcher dedicated to exploring scalar energy. Inspired by Nikola Tesla, Tom has spent his life delving into this new branch of physics and developing practical applications that challenge traditional science. In our conversation, Tom shares his journey and insights into the transformative p…

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

20m ago4:56

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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

31m ago3:33

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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

20m ago9:41

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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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Chloe Harrouche: Navigating the Healthcare System 55:28

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Chloe Harrouche is the founder of The Lanby. She joins Michael Chernow to discuss the healthcare system, and how her own journey within the healthcare system motivated her to do something different. Focusing on the root cause, Lanby aims to treat the WHOLE person, not just a symptom.On this episode:2:25 - Chloe’s background8:33 - Running optimally …

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

14m ago3:22

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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

19m ago2:37

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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

20m ago2:52

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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

8m ago4:42

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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

7m ago4:57

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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

9m ago5:45

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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

19m ago5:30

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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

14m ago4:16

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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

17m ago4:11

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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

3m ago3:37

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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

7m ago2:47

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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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