Best Ray DArcy Podcasts (2024)

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Mona Mc Sharry aims for Podium Finish in Women’s 100m breaststroke Final 8:43

2h ago8:43

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Katherine is joined by Karen Summerville, Treasurer of The Marlins Swimming Club in Ballyshannon and Grace Meade, Mona McSharry's Home Coach ahead of tonights Women’s 100m Olympic breaststroke Final in Paris.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Pet Friendly Holidays 12:44

2h ago12:44

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Thom Breathnach, Travel Writer with the Irish Examiner gives us some of his most PAWSOME tips for holidaying with our furry friends.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the renewed concerns surrounding the Seine's water quality during the Paris Olympics 7:09

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There's a fresh wave of concerns about the water quality in the Seine for the Paris Olympics. A training session for the Olympic triathlon event has been cancelled due to unsafe levels of pollution, with heavy rain from the opening ceremony reviving recent fears. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says tests have confirmed the water is not up to scratch f…

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Alex Cassels: property developer launches bid to repurpose Auckland commercial buildings into housing 8:33

18m ago8:33

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One Wellington property developer is calling on the Reserve Bank to make it easier to repurpose vacant commercial buildings. Alex Cassels has set up several new apartment buildings in Wellington - and is looking to expand to Auckland. He explained how this scheme would alleviate the housing crisis and provide affordable rents. LISTEN ABOVE See omny…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates 5:05

9m ago5:05

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New inflation data out of the US has experts speculating potential rate cuts in the coming months. The Federal Reserve is set to meet on Thursday - and it's likely they'll offer an update about when rate cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2024 1:40:20

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 July 2024, a successful eye surgeon has been accused of strangling his wife and making it look like suicide. Chelsea Daniels reports from the first day of the Polkinghorne trial. Tax cuts are finally coming to your bank account this week. The Finance Minister says you might just…

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The Huddle: How excited are we for tax cuts? 8:21

9m ago8:21

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Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Greens have raised a few eyebrows over their decision to give Darleen Tana 21 days to resign from Parliament before they vote to invoke the waka-jumping legislation. Do they need…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the new tax changes kicking in this week 7:27

6m ago7:27

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The Finance Minister has promised relief is on the way for Kiwi households. The Government's highly-anticipated tax changes officially take effect this coming Wednesday - meaning over three million people can expect a little more in their pay packets. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government has been working with payroll providers across …

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Alan Gilpin: World Rugby CEO on New Zealand Rugby's progress during the Paris Olympics 5:12

12m ago5:12

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Several Kiwi rugby stars are representing New Zealand on the world stage in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The New Zealand women's sevens side have beaten Canada 33-7 and China 43-5 in pool matches at Stade de France on the opening day. The men's sevens team have finished in fifth, with France taking gold after a 28-7 thumping of Fiji in the final. World…

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Cathie Cottle: Kind Café owner says cost of living pressures forced plant-based café to start selling meat 4:16

11m ago4:16

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An Auckland plant-based café is beefing up its menu, hoping to increase customers and reduce production costs. Kind Café says the cost of living has forced the change. Owner Cathie Cottle says they're hoping it'll be temporary - and the café will be able to later return to its principles. She says vegetarian options tend to be more expensive than m…

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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister defends proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws as part of gang crackdown 3:06

6m ago3:06

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The Government is backing its gang crackdown. The proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would ban people from holding a firearms licence, over lower-level offences - and allow warrantless police searches of suspects. The Justice Select Committee is asking the Government to scale back the plan, citing concerns it gives police too much power. Assoc…

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Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the Crown outlining the habits of Philip Polkinghorne during murder trial 5:40

4m ago5:40

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Philip Polkinghorne's relationship with his wife has been a key theme on the first day of his murder trial. The Auckland eye surgeon has accused of killing Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home in 2021, but his defence claims she took her own life. Lawyer Ron Mansfield says the couple had an open and loving relationship. Chelsea Daniels has been in c…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the public reaction ahead of tax cuts kicking in 5:31

13m ago5:31

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The long-promised Government tax cuts will land in Kiwi wallets this week. The changes to tax thresholds come into effect on Wednesday - for about three-and-half million people. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says the Government will be expecting a positive response - and a boost in the polls - for delivering these cuts. LISTEN ABOVE See …

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffling ministerial roles ahead of election 5:03

22m ago5:03

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shaken up several political portfolios, including immigration and housing, ahead of the coming election. Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles have been axed from the home affairs ministry and replaced with Tony Burke - who also took over immigration and multicultural affairs. Australian correspondent Oliver P…

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Nick Bewley: ZB sports commentator on Erika Fairweather bouncing back from Sunday's 400m performance 4:33

9m ago4:33

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Olympian Erika Fairweather is confident she has gas in the tank after qualifying seventh-fastest for tomorrow's women's 200 metre freestyle finale. She says she's recovered physically from her fourth place in the 400 metres 'splash of the titans'. ZB sports commentator Nick Bewley explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor blames speed humps for delayed emergency response 4:19

8m ago4:19

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There's belief speed humps hindered emergency responders rushing to help a dying man. Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it's concerned Wellington roading changes are slowing response vehicles. A man reportedly collapsed and died in his Karori home last week - with responders arriving too late to resuscitate him. City Councillor Ray Chung claims s…

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

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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

2d ago4:16

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Debra Ireland - Emma Fogarty 16:48

2h ago16:48

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The longest living person in Ireland with Eipdermolysis Bullosa also known as Butterfly Skin Emma Fogarty chats to Ray about reaching the age of 40 when she wasn't expected to survive more than a week after her birth.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Bernard O'Shea says he is giving up complaining... We believe you Bernard! 13:25

2h ago13:25

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Bernard is back for some more craic with Ray.By RTÉ Radio 1

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John Spillane's New album - Fíoruisce - The Legend of the Lough, out on Friday 13th September 2024 12:19

2h ago12:19

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The concept album is a three-act Gaelic folk opera featuring some of our most talented folk and sean nós singers.By RTÉ Radio 1

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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

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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

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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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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Jim Goodwin: abuse survivor calls for police to investigate alleged perpetrators following Royal Commission of Inquiry report release 3:14

9m ago3:14

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Survivors want police action following yesterday's damning abuse in care report. The Royal Commission of Inquiry estimates about 200,000 people were neglected and abused in state and faith based institutions between 1950 and 2019. The Commission's made 138 recommendations - including redress, removing care from state hands, and police investigation…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Greens criticising the Government's plan for youth boot camps following Royal Commission report 3:31

24m ago3:31

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The Green Party has hit back at the Government's pilot program launching their proposed youth boot camps. A Royal Commission report found evidence of harrowing abuse and neglect in state and faith-based institutions between 1950 and 2019. That includes youth boot camps - a programme the Government is reviving in a pilot next week. Newstalk ZB polit…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Oly Whites beginning their Olympic campaign with a win against Guinea 4:13

10m ago4:13

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New Zealand has started their Olympic campaign off strong, with the men's football side landing a win over Guinea. The Oly Whites beat their opposition 2-1 in Nice this morning. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the victory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Jan Tinetti: Labour's education spokesperson says regulations are needed to keep ECE centres safe 5:55

6m ago5:55

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Labour's education spokesperson says regulation is needed to ensure children are safe in early childhood education. Opposition parties have joined forces to stop what they fear will be dangerous changes. The Government has launched a sector review, saying it plans to remove regulations deemed 'unnecessary'. Jan Tinetti says the review's been rushed…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Canada needs to be punished properly 2:04

20m ago2:04

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On first blush, that punishment that New Zealand is asking for in relation to Canada's drone spying might seem harsh - but it’s not. I think it is exactly what needs to happen. The Canadian football team should be forced to forfeit any points they earn if they win the match against the Football Ferns tomorrow morning. Which they probably will, beca…