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In the sports world where heated debates are part of its core, we often forget that the use of statistics and context tell the whole story not just opinion. You can count on host Steve Duffis, the Walking Sports Encyclopedia to bring you the up to date stories in full context. From NBA, NFL, Soccer and College.
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Dive into an empowering new podcast series hosted by Youth Empowerment through Songwriting coach, singer-songwriter, and TEDx speaker: Emma G. “Reconnect with your Teenager” is an invigorating podcast hosted by the world-traveling creative from New Zealand now living in DC. Get inspired and gain valuable insight into navigating modern parenting in the post COVID world. If you’re like most parents, you want to do everything in your power to help them thrive. But it’s not always easy - especia ...
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'Trigger warnings' on sensitive content have been thrust into the spotlight after Hollywood actor Matt Smith criticised their use. The House of the Dragon star claimed giving viewers 'trigger warnings' has left TV shows 'dumbed-down'. Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland says these warnings aren't particularly useful - and can create problems in…
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Early childhood education providers are hopeful ending pay parity for relievers will allow more permanent roles. From October, only permanent part-time or full-time certified teachers will be paid according to the pay parity policy. The Early Childhood Council says 74 percent of its members support the exclusion. Chief executive Simon Laube approve…
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There's new insights into New Zealand's ancient fauna from a 20-year dig. An international team of palaeontologists researching the St Bathans fossil site in Central Otago have concluded kakapo, small wrens, bats and freshwater limpets arrived well before other well known species - like kiwi and moa. Canterbury Museum Senior Natural History Curator…
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There's a very big call on the supermarkets today - the Grocery Commissioner has accused them of ripping us off. Now, a lot of people will probably agree with that and think - what of it? But there's a difference between you or I feeling ripped off when you’re standing in front of the olive oil looking at a price of $30 and someone like the Grocery…
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The Grocery Commissioner says the returns our big supermarkets get on assets is about double what overseas equivalents make. The Commerce Commission's first annual report into the grocery market shows competition hasn't meaningfully improved. It flags increasing margins and high profitability. Pierre van Heerden says overseas grocers make less beca…
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Roy Morgan’s New Zealand Poll for August 2024 shows support for the coalition Government has gone up in August. National's approval rating has jumped 3.5 points to 36 percent and support for NZ First increased 1 point to 7.5 percent - but support for ACT dropped 1.5 points to 9.5 percent. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the poll …
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Over in the US, universities are trying to clamp down on student protests as the new academic year starts up. University leaders are expecting a new wave of protests as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on in Gaza. US correspondent Logan Church says security has tightened up at New York universities - with police guarding the campuses. LI…
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A new touring proposal between New Zealand and South Africa has been reached, according to new reports. New Zealand will tour South Africa in 2026 with eight-games proposed - including three tests between the All Blacks and Springboks, before New Zealand hosts South Africa in 2030. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks this announcement. LISTEN…
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Finders keepers may not apply, as a young Christchurch couple fight to keep $230,000 they found in their roof. Open Justice reported that an electrician found five sealed plastic bags of cash, which the couple reported to authorities. Police took out a civil court case under the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act, believing the cash is the product of c…
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The UK Government is committed to cracking down on mobile phone thefts, after a significant spike in incidents. New data shows at least 80,000 people have had their phones snatched out of their hands - with only one percent of these cases resulting in arrest. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the police can't arrest their way out of this epidemic, s…
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Australia's GDP data is set to be released tomorrow - and experts are outlining their predictions. This follows last week's inflation data, which is currently at 3.8 percent for the year to July. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham is predicting weak economic growth, but rate cuts aren't looking very likely. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Growing global demand for dairy products and a flat milk supply could be setting the stage for a near-record farm gate milk price this season. With nine months left in the 2024-2025 season, Jarden and ANZ have outlined their predictions ahead of the latest GDT austion. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…
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New Zealand's chief financial officers have revealed their thoughts in a first of its kind survey. Hunter Campbell's report reveals 42 percent expect challenging conditions with positive opportunities over the next year. The survey also revealed 41 percent of CFOs met or exceeded their revenue growth target in 2024. Infometrics Brad Olsen says they…
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Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new plant at its Edendale site in Southland to meet growing demand from Asia. The plant will produce UHT cream - a product that expected to experience growing demand over the next decade. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says this venture will open up at least 70 new jobs in the area. "We've got a strong …
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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New Zealand's spy agency has issued a warning about potential foreign interference in the country. Are we too relaxed about potential threats? The Government has pushed up …
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 September 2024, the Government is hiking the tourism levy to $100 - against advice from the industry. But Tourism Minister Matt Doocey tells Heather it's not going to lead to fewer visitors. The boss of NZ's spy agency tells Heather there's a "realistic possibility" of a terrori…
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There's pleas from the Security Intelligence Service to report threats to national security. Their annual Insights report warns a small number of people subscribe to a range of violent extremist ideologies. The report reveals it's increasingly assessing individuals supporting violence as having a mixed, unstable or unclear ideological outlook. Dire…
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Inland Revenue is being asked not to seesaw on its stance, with rising liquidations across the country. Centrix's July figures reveal business liquidations are up 19 percent overall year-on-year. They sparked spiked sharply in Auckland in the second quarter, up 33 percent annually. Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says he thinks IR's …
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Today, the Government has done the thing that the tourism industry was hoping they wouldn't do and increased the visitor levy - the amount that tourists pay to come here - from $35 bucks to $100. That is the high end of what they were considering. The Government could have gone with $50, or $70, or just left it at $35. But they went full noise to $…
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A New Zealand entrepreneur and former Waitakere City Mayor are getting behind a waka-shaped museum on Auckland's waterfront. Sirs Ian Taylor and Bob Harvey say a mega attraction on Wynyard Point could be Auckland's answer to the Sydney Opera House. Sir Ian says he wants to explore its commercial viability. He says he wouldn't want the Government to…
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The Tourism Minister says the extra money from increased overseas visitor fees will be funnelled back into the industry. The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy rises next month from $35 to $100 next month. Matt Doocey says $100 is less than three percent of a visitor's total spend. "Ultimately, this levy will be reinvested into bot…
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The Government's pushing ahead with plans to triple the tourism tax in a bid to make overseas visitors pay for regional infrastructure upkeep. The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will go from the current $35 to $100 per visit from next month. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper theorises why the Government has implemen…
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The Australian Government is looking to ban gambling advertising under new reforms set to hit Cabinet. Online advertising would be banned immediately - and TV promotions would be banned within two years. Australian correspondent Sam Emery isn't sure if a blanket ban is the way to go - given how many sectors rely on the money generated by the gambli…
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South Africa Rugby has offered a mea culpa for the haka being drowned out by music, fireworks and a plane on Sunday morning. They have conceded the cacophony shouldn’t have happened, writing an apology and explaining the gaffe was a result of human error and a failure to observe scheduling. Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the statement. LIST…
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New data has revealed a number of Kiwi couples are ending their marriages later in life. Stats NZ shows the amount of divorces that involved people aged 50+ last year was 39.9 percent - up 7.1 percent in 10 years. Bastion Chambers lawyer Jeremy Sutton says children growing up and leaving home can put stressors on a marriage. "Once the last child ha…
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Will Duffy chats with former marine and world traveller Chris Thrall about The Final Experiment to prove whether the earth is a flat plane or a globe by visiting Antarctica. Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) g…
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Germany's far-right has secured its first state parliament win since the second World War. The anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany won a third of the vote in the eastern state of Thuringia - but may not be able to form a Government. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this news has sent shockwaves across the EU. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.…
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Retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare is raising prices and slowing down construction efforts to repair its financial holes. The company has raised its deferred management fee (DMF) and made three senior executives redundant in order to get profits back up. Ryman Healthcare executive chair Dean Hamilton says people are living longer and stay…
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Markets around the world are pricing in potential cuts to interest rates. Last Friday saw PCE inflation in the US rise 0.2 percent over the month to be up 2.6 percent on a year ago, bolstering federal rate cut expectations. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains why this has been happening. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayer's Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do we need tighter regulations around 'dynamic pricing'? The UK Government has announced investigation after Oasis tickets went on sale. Do we agree with this move? The Governm…
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's determined to ensure the health system is as efficient and effective as possible. A survey by the General Practice Owners Association says 83 percent of respondents are worried about their long-term viability - with 89 percent of them planning to increase patient fees Willis has promised the health system w…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 2 September, the College of Midwives defended giving new mothers tea and toast after one Wellington hospital stopped offering it. Transport Minister Simeon Brown unveiled the National Land Transport Plan - and explained why funding for speed bumps had to be cut. More GPs have voiced…
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I'm going to be fascinated to see what comes of the Oasis ticketing fiasco in the UK - but I imagine it would be nothing. What's happened is that Oasis tickets went on sale this weekend for as low as $280, but after spending hours in the online queues to get the tickets, they were $710 by the time people got to buy them - plus fees on top of that. …
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Consumer New Zealand says Ticketmaster's 'dynamic pricing' for the Oasis tour tickets is likely to be following the law. People have complained after wildly different rates were charged on the same tickets. Consumer New Zealand CEO Jon Duffy says as long as Ticketmaster is transparent prices can change, it's not breaking the law. He says transparen…
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There were a few raised eyebrows as the All Blacks' pre-match haka was drowned out at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park. The team's rendition of Kapa O Pango was interrupted by chanting - and music, pyrotechnics and a flyover from an Emirates Airlines A380 jet. Former All Black Steve Gordon says this felt disrespectful to the All Blacks. "I think they real…
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There's a real likelihood GP clinics will close, as the financial squeeze goes on. A survey by the General Practice Owners Association has found 83 percent of respondents are worried about their long-term viability. College of General Practitioners President Samantha Murton says practices with several branches will have to reduce sites. "There will…
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The Transport Minister says today's National Land Transport Plan shouldn't surprise councils. Simeon Brown's unveiled the new $32.9 billion scheme, which includes $5.5 billion for pothole prevention, and $7 billion for state highway improvements. Brown says this is the end of funding for speed-bumps, a change councils were already told about in the…
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The Government's earmarked an extra $32.9 billion as part of its new National Land Transport Plan for the next three years. The plan includes $5.5 billion for pothole prevention and $7 billion for state highway improvements. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Auckland motorists will see the full benefits of this scheme - but there's…
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An Australian animal handler has been hospitalised after a tiger mauled her at the Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld. The woman was transported to hospital on Monday morning in a stable condition, with injuries to her arm. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says investigations have started up, with park staff conducting a thorough review. LIS…
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The All Blacks accept they need to be better in the closing stages of test matches as they move to Cape Town for the second test against the Springboks. The team failed to score in the final quarter of their three Rugby Championship tests - including the 31-27 loss in Johannesburg. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains what comes next. LISTEN ABOVE S…
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The College of Midwives wants new mums given toast. The Minister Shane Reti has asked for a re-think of not offering toast at Wellington Hospital to those who've just given birth. Health NZ had been advised it was nutritionally sub-optimal. College of Midwives chief executive, Alison Eddy, says toast is long-standing offering at such a time. "There…
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All birds founder and former All Whites footballer Tim Brown has bought into the new Auckland FC league franchise. Brown has taken a 1.56% stake in the club.. alongside fellow former All Whites Winston Reid and Noah Hickey. Tim brown told Heather du Plessis-Allan he sees nothing but good coming from this. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 30 August 2024, Philip Polkinghorne's defence has begun in his murder trial today. Herald reporter Craig Kapitan tells Heather who the surprising first witness was, and why Polkinghorne's mistress won't take the stand. TVNZ's chief executive Jodi O'Donnell joins Heather in studio t…
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Tonight on The Sports Huddlle, Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith and sports journalist Nicky Styris joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Our America's Cup boats is broken - are we stuffed? Ellis park All Blacks vs Springboks - are we stuffed? Is Lydia Ko New Zealand's greatest ever golfer? how many mo…
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The Mental Health Minister is confident about moving emergency responses to people in acute mental distress to health experts, rather than Police. Police say they'll be phasing rollout - of stepping back from mental-health callouts, over a year, starting in November. They'll lift the risk threshold for turning up - and start reducing how long offic…
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Tributes have flowed for the Maori King on his death, including from King Charles. Kīngi Tuheitia died peacefully this morning after he had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery. Political Commentator, Shane Te Pou, told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Tainui waka council, and Maori leaders around Aotearoa, will decide who takes on the Te Kii…
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Tributes have flowed for the Maori King on his death, including from King Charles. Kīngi Tuheitia died peacefully this morning after he had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery. Political Commentator, Shane Te Pou, told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Tainui waka council, and Maori leaders around Aotearoa, will decide who takes on the Te Kii…
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The defence has kicked off their case in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial. The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in their home in 2021. The defence says Hanna took her own life. It called its first witness, Pauline's sister Tracey, who believes Hanna took her own life. The Herald's Craig Kapitan told Heather du …
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