Best NZ Herald Podcasts (2024)

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Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Sports Journalist on the vibes in Paris with the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games 8:54

2h ago8:54

8:54

The 2024 Olympic Games kicked off with a bang – or a light show. NZ Herald Sports Reporter Michael Burgess is on the ground in Paris, taking in the festivities before and as the games begin. He joined Piney to give a sense of the energy and excitement in the city. "I think this is going to be an absolute beauty, mainly because of the venues being a…

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Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Sports Journalist previews Day One of the 2024 Paris Olympics 7:59

3h ago7:59

7:59

New Zealand has shared a boat with Uzbekistan, Uganda, Oman, and Pakistan at the Olympic Games opening ceremony along the River Sein. A New Zealand brigade of 77 athletes and support staff were on board, including a five-strong sailing contingent that made a 775-kilometre trip from their base in Marseille. NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burges…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the NZX 50 going up 6 percent in the past month 4:12

13m ago4:12

4:12

New Zealand's share market is taking a turn for the better. New data indicates the NZX 50 has gone up by almost 6 percent in the past month - and economists are feeling optimistic about this reporting season. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains this change in direction. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Whenua: NZ Herald project explores how Māori land passed into Pākeha ownership 22:11

16m ago22:11

22:11

Aotearoa’s complicated history of land sales is the focus of a new series from the New Zealand Herald. Whenua: Our Land, Our History, is an interactive map showing how Māori land passed into Pākehā ownership and the stories surrounding it. It confronts questions some of us prefer not to ask because they raise uncomfortable issues about Aotearoa’s c…

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Karin Burger: Tactix defender previews the ANZ Premiership match against the Mystics 9:04

35m ago9:04

9:04

The Mainland Tactix are hosting the Northern Mystics for a spot in the ANZ Premiership final. Tactix defender Karin Burger joins Piney to discuss the challenge ahead of them as the resurgent Mystics look to upset the home team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Grace Nweke: Mystics goal shoot previews the ANZ Premiership match against the Tactix 9:38

1h ago9:38

9:38

The Northern Mystics travel to Christchurch to take on the Mainland Tactix in the ANZ Premiership elimination final for a chance to play the Pulse for the title. Mystics goal shoot Grace Nweke joins Piney to preview the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Rachin Ravindra: NZ Cricketer on his experience playing Major League Cricket for the Washington Freedom 10:56

44m ago10:56

10:56

Rachin Ravindra has been plying his trade in the USA. Taking off overseas, he’s been playing for the Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket. He joins Piney to discuss how that experience has been for him so far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Adam Peacock: Australian Correspondent on the expectations for the Australian Olympic team 8:15

1h ago8:15

8:15

Much like in New Zealand, it's all about the Olympics in Australia. Our Aussie correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss the expectations for the Australian team that's gone across to Paris. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Finn Surman: Oly Whites defender on ahead of their Olympic match against the USA 8:52

1h ago8:52

8:52

The Oly Whites have got off to a winning start at the 2024 Olympics. With a 2-1 over Guinea, they’re now preparing to face the USA in Marseille. Defender Finn Surman joins Piney to discuss the challenge ahead of them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Slade Griffin: Warriors Assistant Coach on the team's win over the West Tigers 9:31

1h ago9:31

9:31

The Warriors have found themselves back in the winning column. It was a hard-fought win over the cellar-dwelling West Tigers, a match in which third choice fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shone. Warriors Assistant Coach Slade Griffin joined Piney to unpack the win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nigel Avery: New Zealand's Chef de Mission previews the 2024 Paris Olympics 11:06

2h ago11:06

11:06

The 2024 Olympics are officially underway. With the Opening Ceremony complete and the Olympic torch lit, it’s time for the Games to begin proper. New Zealand’s Chef de Mission Nigel Avery joined Piney to discuss the team’s expectations, and how they’re feeling heading into the Games. He told him that everyone’s very excited, as now is the crunch ti…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2024 2:04:13

3h ago2:04:13

2:04:13

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th July 2024, the Olympics are underway. New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery joins Piney to discuss the expectations for the team. Warriors assistant Slade Griffin discusses the team's hard-fought win over the cellar-dwelling Wests Tigers. And Rachin Ravindra pops in from the USA…

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The All Star Panel with Paul Allison and Dylan Cleaver: The Olympic Opening Ceremony, dronegate, and the All Blacks' media treatment 17:09

3h ago17:09

17:09

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby / Sports Commentator Paul Allison and Editor of 'The Bounce', Dylan Cleaver. On this weekend's agenda: What's going on with the Olympic Opening Ceremony? The 'dronegate’ scandal continues to get weirder, and what's going on with the All Blacks’ media treatment? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co…

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Erin Routliffe: NZ Olympic Tennis player talks the feel of Paris, previews the opening doubles match 7:04

3h ago7:04

7:04

Excitement is building in Paris as the Olympic Opening Ceremony gets underway. Erin Routliffe is competing in the tennis doubles alongside Lulu Sun - they play Italian's J. Paolini and S. Errani later this evening. Erin caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their opening match and the feel of Paris. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Michaela Sokolich-Beatson: Mystics Wing-defence ahead of the ANZ Premiership clash against the Tactix 6:26

3h ago6:26

6:26

No time for the Tactix to dwell on what could've been ahead of this afternoon's ANZ Premiership netball elimination final against the Mystics in Christchurch. A win over the Pulse in round 15 would've seen the Mainland side go straight to next weekend's grand final, but now they'll have to take an alternate route to the decider. Mystics Wing-Defenc…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: We're behind you Aotearoa 2:15

28m ago2:15

2:15

Soon the sport will start. The purpose, the reason, the point of the Olympic games will leap into action, and eyeballs from all facets of sporting fandom will be locked onto the 32 sports featured throughout the next 17 days of competition. This is where the rubber hits the road. The years of toil, the long months of personal sacrifice, the early m…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2024 1:40:31

9m ago1:40:31

1:40:31

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 26 July 2024, NZ Olympic chef de mission Nigel Avery joins Heather from Paris where the Olympics Opening Ceremony is just hours away. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced he won't be seeking a second term. The Crime Prevention Group has high hopes for whoever takes over …

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the latest updates on investigation into police officer stamping on man's head at airport 4:16

23m ago4:16

4:16

An investigation continues into an incident at Manchester Airport, where an armed officer was filmed stamping on a man’s head. The officer has been suspended, and the family has been demanding compensation. But UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it’s alleged there was a lot more that went on leading up to the incident. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…

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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent recaps China's Third Plenum meeting 4:46

8m ago4:46

4:46

China’s government has set out over 300 reform measures during its Third Plenum this week. The meeting – which takes place every five years – covered two major issues of national security and China’s economic recovery. Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis says China wants to be global players in technology to avoid reliance on the West, but he i…

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Sports Huddle: Dronegate, All Blacks Sevens, Medal prospects 9:02

4m ago9:02

9:02

Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and sports commentator Andrew Gourdie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. The Football Ferns’ 2-1 loss to Canada has been mired in controversy, after the Canadians were found to have used drones to spy on the team’s training. The All Blacks Sevens’ Olympic campaign has ended before the op…

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Anita Dawe: Otago Regional Council spokesperson on case study finding new freshwater rules could cost up to $110 million for two small towns 8:13

15m ago8:13

8:13

Concerns in Otago about how much new freshwater rules could cost. A case study by Federated Farmers Otago reckons it could cost as much as $110 million for two small Otago towns – roughly $50,000 per ratepayer. They’ve since written to councillors, district mayors and ministers demanding that this information gets made public. Otago Regional Counci…

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Josh Eoraki: Stardome astronomer on two astronauts being stranded in space while their return is being repaired 2:37

5m ago2:37

2:37

Two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station have been told they will be stuck in space indefinitely. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams travelled up to the orbiting lab in Boeing’s space capsule seven weeks ago, and were meant to spend a week there. The delay in their return is due to ongoing repairs on the capsule. Stardome…

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Dr Moana Theodore: Dunedin Study director on the Kardashians using their research to determine real biological ages 3:32

10m ago3:32

3:32

The Kardashians season finale that aired last night featured some New Zealand research. Kim Kardashian, as well as her sister, mother and brother-in-law, all took a test that determined their real biological age, with Kardashian coming in 10 years younger than what she thought she was. The science behind the test is an algorithm developed by scient…

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Sunny Kaushal: Crime Prevention Group President says Andrew Coster's successor will take a new approach to crime 2:33

10m ago2:33

2:33

The future of policing is in question as Andrew Coster's tenure as Police Commissioner comes to a close. Police say Coster's time in the job will end April next year. Crime Prevention Group President Sunny Kaushal told Heather Du Plessis-Allan he's hoping for a commissioner with a new approach. He says all crime must be taken seriously and properly…

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Nigel Avery: Team New Zealand chef de mission says he's got full confidence in safety preparations for Olympic opening ceremony 4:17

13m ago4:17

4:17

Team New Zealand is preparing for tomorrow's unique Olympic opening ceremony. Instead of the usual walk round the track the Paris games will buck the trend by having athletes boating down the Seine. Lady Gaga and Celine Dion are set to perform a duet at the opening ceremony. New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery told Heather du Plessis-Allan…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on new survey finding about 75 percent of New Zealanders are concerned over a second Trump presidency 5:33

4m ago5:33

5:33

New Zealanders seem to be eyeing the upcoming US election with apprehension. New polling from Talbot Mills shows about 75 percent of New Zealanders are concerned about the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency. Half of respondents say they are either extremely concerned - or very concerned. Political editor Jason Walls told Heather du Plessi…

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Dan Mitchinson: Kamala Harris pushes Benjamin Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza 4:40

15m ago4:40

4:40

US Vice-President Kamala Harris has pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to help reach a Gaza ceasefire deal that would ease the suffering of Palestinian civilians, striking a tougher tone than President Joe Biden. “It is time for this war to end,” Harris said in a televised statement after she held face-to-face talks with Netanyahu.…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Canada women's football coach getting sent home in wake of drone scandal 4:18

15m ago4:18

4:18

Canadian women’s football coach Beverly Priestman has been sent home from the Olympics in wake of the side’s 2-1 win over the Football Ferns. It comes after the Canadians were caught using drones to spy on the Ferns’ training sessions, but Canada Soccer has revealed their use of drones goes well before Paris. Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens team's…

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Nick Leggett: Wellington Water Chair says there's lessons to be learned in wake of scathing review 6:10

12m ago6:10

6:10

Wellington Water's Chair says the board's committed to improving the organisation in the wake of a scathing review. The report looked into a $51 million blunder which saw the agency tell councils they needed less funding than they actually did. It found a lack of leadership in the agency and issues with its organisational culture. Nick Leggett told…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Andrew Coster not seeking a second term will upset almost no one 2:26

13m ago2:26

2:26

So Andrew Coster has revealed he will not be seeking a second term as Police Commissioner. Which will upset...almost no one. I think most of us will be happy to see the back of him. Because while he does seem like a decent and smart guy, he has been rubbish at the job. This will be good for Police morale, I think, because they have been quite vocal…

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Chris Hipkins reflects on move into Opposition and what's next for Labour 30:09

2h ago30:09

30:09

In this week's episode, Thomas has a long-form chat with Labour leader and former Prime Minister turned Leader of the Opposition, Chris Hipkins, to discuss seven months in the role, Labour's analysis of its failed re-election campaign, what they'll do differently next time, and what needs to change in the political climate.. See omnystudio.com/list…

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What legacy does David Lange have, 40 years since he became Prime Minister? 19:58

2h ago19:58

19:58

On July 26th 1984, David Lange was sworn in as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand. His ascension into the country’s top job came after Robert Muldoon’s infamous snap election ended his nine years in power. Best remembered for enshrining New Zealand’s nuclear free status, Lange also oversaw controversial economic policies that ultimately divided…

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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on the group of Just Stop Oil activists that were arrested at Heathrow Airport 4:11

12m ago4:11

4:11

A group of 10 Just Stop Oil activists have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempting to interfere with operations. The group were quickly detained and taken into custody after members had hinted they were planning an 'uprising'. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says the group may have been planning to glue themselves to the tarm…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host criticises Otago Regional Council's handling of new freshwater regulations 4:09

22m ago4:09

4:09

There's outrage from New Zealand's rural community over Otago Regional Council's lack of transparency. The council has refused to unveil the latest draft of their Land and Water Plan, despite calls from Federated Farmers to release it. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2024 1:39:51

8m ago1:39:51

1:39:51

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 July 2024, survivors of abuse in care are now looking to police to prosecute those who have been involved in abusing kids and young people over decades. Canadian journalist Sarah Leavitt speaks to Heather from the Olympics after Canada's spying scandal against New Zealand just g…

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The Huddle: Should Canada face punishment after spy-gate? 9:28

9m ago9:28

9:28

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Radio Hauraki's Matt Heath joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Canada has copped backlash from all over the world after it was revealed they were spying on two separate Football Ferns training sessions ahead of the Olympics. Should the team get punished? The…

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Howard Dean: former Vermont governor on Joe Biden speaking out following his withdrawal from the presidential race 6:58

13m ago6:58

6:58

Joe Biden stepped up to protect his administration's legacy in today's Oval Office address. The US President has explained why he stepped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris for President this week. He'd remained staunch against withdrawing for three weeks despite vast pressure and concern from those close to him about his ability to serve a…

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Jonathan Chew: Infant Nutrition Council CEO on New Zealand opposing proposed new regulations for infant formula 3:32

28m ago3:32

3:32

New Zealand and Australia will go their own way when it comes to infant formula regulation. Ministers of both nations met today to discuss a controversial food-safety proposal which would impact product labels and sales. It's understood Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard sought a review over the proposal - but failed. Infant Nutrition Council CEO …

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Luke Kane: Federated Farmers Otago president calls for transparency around new freshwater rules 4:17

8m ago4:17

4:17

There's calls for more transparency from Otago Regional Council about the impacts and costs of new freshwater rules. Federated Farmers Otago has written to councillors, district Mayors, and ministers demanding the latest draft of the council's Land and Water Plan be made public. President Luke Kane says a secretive consultation process has left the…

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Natasha Gallardo: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing CEO on youth hearing loss reaching higher levels 2:26

2m ago2:26

2:26

There's growing concerns youth hearing loss could be at an all-time high. Globally, one in five young people have been diagnosed with hearing issues - and the WHO has predicted over one billion young adults risk permanent avoidable hearing loss. National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing CEO Natasha Gallardo says the problem stems from prolon…

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Sarah Leavitt: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reporter on Canada getting caught spying on multiple Olympic training sessions 3:14

3m ago3:14

3:14

There's growing calls for disciplinary action against Canada following new developments in their spying scandal. FIFA confirmed proceedings have been opened after support staff were caught flying a drone over two Football Ferns training sessions ahead of tomorrow's match in St Etienne. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reporter Sarah Leavitt says t…

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