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Awake At Night

United Nations, Melissa Fleming

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What does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous places? How are UN humanitarians, human rights advocates, prosecutors, development experts, climate leaders and peacekeepers improving our world? Stationed in all reaches of the world and witness to suffering and atrocities, how are they helping people and coping themselves? To find out, Melissa Fleming meets them. Here you will discover extraordinary personal stories from people who devote thei ...
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Welcome to Agency Operators Podcast, your refuge from the industry buzz! Join us as we spotlight genuine experts in the agency and e-commerce service provider realm, providing a clear path through the clutter of fake gurus. Hear real stories, connect with your community, and showcase your authentic expertise. A place where agency owners share their stories and nuggets of gold they've attained through the challenges of growing brands and operating teams. Welcome to the Agency Operators Podcast!
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Broadcast Your Authority is a podcast that shares how to leverage cutting-edge methods to amplify your brand, expertise, and attract your ideal customers by turning content and conversations into connections. This podcast features interviews with experts and influencers who share their secrets, stories, and strategies on how to grow your business, create engaging content, and build authority in your niche. Whether you are an entrepreneur or a leader in your organization, tune in to learn val ...
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Delaware State of the Arts is a weekly podcast that presents interviews with arts organizations and leaders who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of communities throughout Delaware. Delaware State of the Arts is provided as a service of the Division of the Arts, in partnership with NEWSRADIO 1450 WILM and 1410 WDOV.
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Faith in Progress explores people, organizations, issues, and events in Northern Colorado from a multi-faith perspective. Your host, Hillel Katzir, is a retired rabbi and former lawyer who has returned to radio after a 45-year absence, who hosts and produces Faith in Progress on KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins. He is passionate about bringing people together across religious and other lines, to work together toward a better world for all.
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Trauma is a catalyst. It provokes significant change in the lives of survivors, as well as in the lives of their caregivers. Join me, Carrie Rickert, and our guests as they share their stories of trauma and the resources that have been beneficial to them along the way. Navigating the journey from where you were pre-trauma, to where you are now doesn't have a roadmap. Let's work together to create one. We will celebrate our guests and learn from their struggle, adding tools to our trauma surv ...
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Immigration Review

Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@kktplaw.com)

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A weekly podcast of immigration case summaries and practice insights from your host, Kevin A. Gregg, a partner at the law firm Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt P.A. Each Monday, the Immigration Review podcast reviews the latest published opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals—discussing some in depth, providing holdings for others, and always giving practical insights, rummaging through the week’s decisions so you don’t h ...
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The number of people who have been forcibly displaced continues to increase alarmingly; as of mid 2022, the UNHCR has reported that for the first time on record, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide has surpassed 100 million. This is a staggering figure in itself, but another tragedy of the enormity of this number is that it often overshadows the fact that every one of those 100+ million is a distinct individual who has had their life irrevocably altered and their inspiring stor ...
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Growing up as a refugee in Burundi, Juliette Murekeyisoni dedicated herself to helping others from an early age. In her recent role as UNHCR’s deputy representative in South Sudan, she continued to keep hope alive by encouraging refugees to focus on their education and long-term perspectives. “For me, every time I meet them, I tell them: “Don't los…
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A 17-year-old boy has been charged with three counts of murder following the deadly stabbing attack in Southport. The attacker has been charged with three counts of murder and 10 attempted murders and the possession of a blade. He's expected to appear at Liverpool City Magistrates Court on Thursday. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says this is th…
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Increased development of large-scale dairy farms and falling feed prices have driven China’s raw milk production up - and the official price down. The current price is 3.23RMB/kg liquid milk - the lowest in 12 years, according to new data. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …
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The latest unemployment figures are set to be released next week. Experts are predicting unemployment rates will go up - in order to slow down inflation. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 1 August 2024, Transpower CEO John Clarke fronts over the findings around that 'toppled' pylon - will there be compensation for locals? Police Association President Chris Cahill isn't happy about light sentences being handed down to meth dealers. Former Olympian Eric Murray discu…
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Microsoft is investigating the scope of the damage after users reported issues with Microsoft 365 and Outlook services this morning. Monitoring website Down Detector's had thousands of outage reports - with a number of organisations affected. Tech commentator Paul Spain says it was largely New Zealand that was impacted by this recent outage. "This …
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Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and Capital Director Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A new report by Independent Children's Monitor says the child protection system has not shifted enough since the death of Tauranga five-year-old Malachi Subecz - despite a 2022 revie…
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Briscoe Group Limited has posted a near record net profit after tax of $84.2 million for the year ending January 28, 2024. The group, which runs both Briscoes and Rebel Sport, says profits have nearly reached the $88.4 million record set last year - despite a tough economic climate impacting the retail sector. Briscoe Group Managing Director Rod Du…
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Government agencies are being urged to get on with changes to child protections. A review in 2022 after Tauranga five-year-old Malachi Subecz was murdered recommended sweeping changes. The Independent Children's Monitor says they haven't happened, and children are no safer today than when Malachi died. Chief Executive Arrun Jones says these finding…
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Four New Zealand rowing crews have the chance to supercharge the country's slow start in day six action at the Paris Olympics. Both double sculls duos and both coxless four combinations contest their respective finals from 9pm tonight. Former Olympic rower Eric Murray says Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors are likely to bring home a gold medal for wom…
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The Police Union says judges let too many high-level drug offenders off easy. A meth bust in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne in 2021 ended with the arrests of 15 - but only five went to jail. Police Association president Chris Cahill says the problem is sentence discounts. He says one person who imported 4 kilos of meth got five different discounts. LISTE…
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Transpower says it's looking at what it can do for wider Northland after its fallen pylon caused a widespread power outage. An investigation has found contractor Omexom's team leader was distracted sandblasting, as unsupervised inexperienced workers removed the bolts from three legs at once. Residents can contact their retailer about compensation -…
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The Green Party's discipline of Julie Anne Genter's come into question, compared with the departure of Darleen Tana and Elizabeth Kerekere last year. Genter's been forced to apologise to the House, after crossing the floor in May and yelling in the face of a National Minister. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper predicted Genter wouldn't …
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Two people have been found dead on a boat in Sydney's north. The bodies of the man and the woman were discovered on Wednesday evening after authorities investigated a mooring at Tunks Park, Cammeray. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says investigations are still ongoing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Hayden Wilde has earned a silver medal after getting overtaken by long-time British rival Alex Yee around 200 metres from the end of the men's Olympic triathlon. Compatriot Dylan McCullough produced a selfless effort to drag Wilde back into the race on the bike after he was more than a minute down on the swim. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpa…
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A Ministry of Health review three years after euthanasia became legal might re-ignite debate. The Ministry is asking people to share their thoughts on the Act. It says 344 people had an assisted death in the year to March 31. General Practice NZ chair, Bryan Betty, says the Act is working as designed. But he says some groups and people still strong…
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Another daily devotion, based on King Josiah’s reign. He was a king at 8 years old! He did righteousness in the sight of The LORD! Hilkiah the high priest found the book of the Law (Torah) in the House Of God. Let’s keep the Torah in our minds in hearts and embrace the New Covenant! Repent and live! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s…
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What does it mean to be fully alive and at peace with ourselves and our neighbors in the anxiety and fear of contemporary life? Joining Evan Rosa in this episode is Elizabeth Oldfield—a journalist, communicator, and podcast host of The Sacred. She’s author of Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times. Together they discuss life in her mic…
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A vigil for the victims of this week's deadly stabbing in Southport was disrupted by protestors, resulting in destruction and injuries. Protesters, believed to be supporters of the far-right English Defence League, threw bricks at a local mosque, set vehicles on fire and threw bottles and bricks at police. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says unconfirm…
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New home consents have fallen to the lowest point in five years. Stats NZ figures show fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June - a 24 percent fall annually. Consents for multi-unit homes, including townhouses, apartments, retirement village units and flats are down 28 percent. Construction sector advisor Mike Blackburn says t…
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US-based frozen potato giant Lamb Weston's profits have been dropping, off the back of a rocky financial period for the company. This is off the back of the company's shares falling almost 50 percent over the course of 2024. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacks this downturn. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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One expert has claimed there are upsides and downsides to the Government's changes to finance laws. From today, the Government is dropping prescriptive affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains whether these changes will make it easier on Kiwis looking to buy their fi…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday July 31, one expert joined Andrew Dickens to discuss the risks that come with the Government's moves to roll back the hurdles needed to get a loan. Former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell says hospitals are important - but it's essential to ensure preventative health services are pro…
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The ACT Party's had a stoush with the Speaker of the House - over a party lapel pin. During Question Time, ACT's Todd Stephens was denied his question after refusing to remove the pin, under Parliament rules forbidding party logos. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls weighs in on the 'pin-gate' controversy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…
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Tonight on The Huddle, Media Insider's Shayne Currie and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New developments in the Polkinghorne murder trial, with the case featuring testimony around an orange rope found in the Remuera home where the incident happened. What do we …
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The costs of sending Kiwi exports overseas has risen significantly amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea. A report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April - but they remain below the peak reached during the Covid pandemic. Export NZ executive director Josh Tan says this is an …
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The men's triathlon is finally set to begin, after safety concerns stopped the athletes in their tracks. Hayden Wilde and Dylan McCullough are poised to compete in the men's event tonight after it was postponed yesterday due to water pollution. Olympic commentator Lavina Good says technicians have tested the water in the Seine and assured the athle…
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Day three of Phillip Polkinghorne's murder trial has featured testimony around an orange rope and investigations after the death. Polkinghorne is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021 with debate in court today about a rope found on scene. The Crown claims the rope hadn't enough tension for Hanna to use it take her life, but the defen…
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An international relations professor believes the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh brings considerable risks to Israel. Hamas has released a statement, saying the 62-year-old was killed in an Israeli 'raid' on his home in Tehran. Iranian analysts have immediately blamed Israel for the attack, but Israel is yet to officially comment. Otago Unive…
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A former chair of Health New Zealand says health crisis solutions won't be found in hospitals. The health agency's appointed four deputy chief executives to be accountable for regional hospital services and budgets. The Government last week appointed a Commissioner to take over its board, citing cost blow-outs. Former chair Rob Campbell says hospit…
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From today, strict loan affordability regulations are gone from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act, henceforth known as the CCCFA. This ends the bizarre inquisitions into your personal life the banks indulged in before denying you a loan. This is good news for first home buyers, obviously, but the people most affected were those trying t…
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The acting head of the Secret Service was grilled in a lengthy hearing about the security failures that led to Donald Trump getting wounded during the infamous Pennsylvania rally. At a lengthy US Senate hearing, Ronald Rowe outlined the ongoing investigation into the incident, including the lapses that led to the shooting. US correspondent Dan Mitc…
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There's growing concerns from expert as the Government rolls back some restrictions needed to take out a loan. From today, The Government has removed affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and updated the Responsible Lending Code. Money Sweetspot co-founder and CEO Sasha Lockley says relaxing these requirements…
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After 12 years of playing international rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is craving normality. The 33-year-old Black Ferns sevens star is retiring from the international game with two Olympics golds and a silver following her latest Paris triumph. Woodman-Wickliffe scored more than a try a game in almost 250 sevens appearances for New Zealand - but …
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A daily devotion based on healing and transformation. 1 John 5:5 ; John 5:6; Romans 8:26-28. Prayers up ! We Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jarvis-kingston--1517583/support.By Jarvis Kingston
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From circus performer to top advocate for minority-owned businesses, Heather Cox's story is inspiring and full of passion. In this episode, Heather talks about starting Certify My Company and shares important advice on business certifications. She explains how to choose the right certification, make the application process easier, and use certifica…
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Two children have been killed and nine others injured after a deadly stabbing attack in Southport, north of Liverpool. Six young victims have been left in critical condition and police have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the King and …
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The Government's highly-anticipated tax cuts are set to kick in from tomorrow. Despite initial concerns about inflation, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hopeful these cuts won't have an impact. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains whether or not these changes will bring inflation back up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Long-serving agri-business journalist David Anderson died aged 57 in Timaru on Friday. Due to illness, Anderson had stepped down as managing editor with Rural News in April. The Country's Jamie Mackay pays tribute to him here today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Air New Zealand is ditching its carbon intensity reduction targets and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative.  It planned to cut carbon intensity 28.9 percent by 2030 - but blamed a lack of fuel-efficient planes and the costs of alternative fuel for this shift in priorities. NIWA climate scientist Sam Dean says Air New Zealand did…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 July 2024, court reporter Chelsea Daniels recaps what Philip Polkinghorne told police about what happened the night before his wife died. The triathlon at the Olympics has been postponed just hours before it was due to start because of bad water quality. Gold medal favourite Ha…
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The Associate Health Minister says the $216 million set aside to fund tax cuts for tobacco products is unlikely to end up costing that much. The Government has implemented a 50 percent cut to the excise tax on heated tobacco products - which are viewed as an alternative to vaping and traditional cigarettes. Minister Casey Costello says the modellin…
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There's hopes new flight technology will give aviation a needed boost. Two new satellite dishes now operating in Invercargill will collect data used to improve GPS accuracy. It will let pilots land planes in weather conditions currently deemed too dangerous for some flights. Land Information Minister Chris Penk says the days of waiting around for f…
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Hayden Wilde's coach is hoping for a better forecast tomorrow after a postponement stopped him in his tracks. The men's triathlon event, originally scheduled for 6pm tonight, has been delayed to 8.45pm tomorrow due to the Seine failing water quality tests this afternoon. Craig Kirkwood won't deny this is frustrating - but he was prepared for this. …
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Auckland's High Court has heard from those first on scene - where Pauline Hanna was found dead. Auckland eye surgeon Phillip Polkinghorne is accused of killing Hanna at their Remuera home in 2021. The defence says she took her own life. ZB reporter Chelsea Daniels is attending the trial. She says the court's heard about Polkinghorne's immediate rea…
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Film Commission has copped some backlash after they spent over $16,000 on four events amid proposed budget cuts. Is this outrage justified? Are we concerned about New Zealand's lack of meda…
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The Film Commission is facing heavy scrutiny for its celebratory spending. It's been revealed it spent close to $17,000 on four parties last year - welcoming and farewelling incoming and departing chief executives. Jordan Williams from the the Taxpayer's Union says anyone trying to do that in the private sector would be marched down the road. He sa…
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An apology's been made in the House, over a comment labelled 'racist' and unacceptable. Green MP Ricardo Menendez-March, who is originally from Mexico, was speaking to a question on boot camps when Trade Minister Todd McClay interjected. Menendez-March says McClay told him 'you're not in Mexico now, we don't do things like that here', and Speaker G…
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There's growing calls to sack Barnaby Joyce following some colourful comments he made at a recent protest. Joyce told protesters attending an anti-wind farm rally to 'get ready to load that magazine' and vote out Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely Joyce will be fired over these comments. LISTEN …
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Pollution levels in the Seine have forced the Olympic organisers to postpone men's triathlon. The event was set for 6pm this evening - and has been pushed back to 8:45pm tomorrow night, straight after the women's event. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains how this delay will impact the Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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