Best US China Business Council Podcasts (2024)

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Interstellar Intelligence with Harvard Astrophysicist Avi Loeb. 44:12

3m ago44:12

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Our sister podcast the Spycast hosted by Curator of the International Spy Museum Andrew Hammond, spoke to Harvard Astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Avi is an Israeli-American theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology. He’s also a best selling novelist and in 2012, TIME magazine selected him as one of the 25 most influential people in spa…

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Full Show Podcast: 3 May 2024 1:40:29

17m ago1:40:29

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 May 2024, Helen Clark tells off Winston Peters for his comments towards Bob Carr. Popeyes from the US are here – and they're being very unkind to a fish and chip joint in Fielding. Wellington florist Laura Newcombe speaks on her fiery encounter with Julie Anne Genter. Internation…

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To the Moon, Chang’e 6. 31:02

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China's Chang'e 6 mission lifted off from Wenchang early this morning via a Long March 5 rocket. HyImpulse launches the rocket "SR75" from Australia's Southern Launch Range in Koonibba. The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified gaps in NASA's cybersecurity measures for spacecraft acquisition, emphasizing the need for updated poli…

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Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week 6:10

5m ago6:10

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Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China. Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been terribly diplomatic overseas, and maybe the …

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Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan about how free speech debate will change 7:49

7m ago7:49

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Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added. A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students. Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Al…

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Julie Anne Genter: Wellington Florist speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about angry encounter with Green MP 4:13

10m ago4:13

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Julie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington. Newcombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she could tell Genter didn’t really want to buy flowers and came in with a big attitude. “It’s common knowledge that I was opposed every single car park removed from the shopping precinct.” Newcombe said “Perhap…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Bob Carr might be wasting his time 2:20

43m ago2:20

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I reckon Bob Carr might be wasting his time and money sueing Winston Peters for defamation. If he was hoping that he would scare Winston into silence... he hasn't. Winston just hit twitter today and doubled-down. Calling Bob Carr a shill. A shill is someone who is a bit of a hustler... who tries to convince other people to think something is great.…

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NASA feels the heat from OIG. 28:43

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NASA’s Inspector General’s Office releases its report on the Artemis 1 mission. China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe has completed a final systematic joint rehearsal ahead of Friday’s launch. South Korean healthcare company Boryung, has launched the 2024 Humans In Space (HIS) Challenge in collaboration with global partners, and more. Remember to leave us …

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak underperforming in local elections 4:48

7h ago4:48

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The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance. Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose approximately 50 percent of their council seats. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this could open up a discussion about Sunak's standing ahead of the election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on China's economic downturn 4:23

7h ago4:23

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China's economy has been experiencing a downturn- weak growth, increased debt, and unwanted Government intervention. Despite this, China's stock market is the second-best performing market in the world so far this year. Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Horticulture New Zealand Chief Executive Nadine Tunley resigning 3:06

7h ago3:06

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Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August. Tunley claimed this wasn't an easy decision - but she wants to focus on restoring work-life balance. 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 ahead of Budget 2024 2:42

8h ago2:42

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Ahead of Budget Day 2024, experts are predicting possible outcomes. Economists have warned this Budget will likely be very conservative, following on from earlier Government promises. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Pauline Hanson telling senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'go back to Pakistan' 3:15

8h ago3:15

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Over in Australia, One Nation's Pauline Hanson is copping backlash over telling another senator to 'go back to Pakistan'. Mehreen Faruqi claims Hanson breached the Racial Discrimination Act through her controversial tweet. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Wellington Phoenix losing out on the Premiers Plate 5:10

8h ago5:10

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The Wellington Phoenix are swiftly diverting their attention to the next piece of A-League silverware up for grabs. The club missed out on a maiden Premiers Plate last night after Central Coast won their final match of the regular season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Full Show Podcast: 2 May 2024 1:40:37

9h ago1:40:37

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 May 2024, Green MP Julie Anne Genter is in hot water over her behaviour in Parliament last night. Former Speaker David Carter tells Heather what punishment she might face. Diplomatic trouble? The Foreign Minister Winston Peters is being threatened with legal action over comment…

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Parmjeet Parmar: ACT Trade Spokesperson on the trade dispute between New Zealand and Canada 2:57

9h ago2:57

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The Government's about to go toe-to-toe with Canada again, over a trade dispute. Canada's refusing to comply in full with a ruling in our favour over dairy trade. New Zealand initiated the dispute in 2022, saying Canada's blocking dairy exporters’ access to its market, breached CPTPP rules. ACT Trade Spokesperson Parmjeet Parmar says Canada's refus…

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The Huddle: What can the Greens do about Julie Anne Genter? 8:32

10h ago8:32

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Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Julie Anne Genter raised a few eyebrows after losing her temper at Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey in Parliament yesterday. What can the Greens do about this? What should…

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David Parker: Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson says Winston Peters' feud with Australian Foreign Minister an AUKUS obfuscation 4:54

10h ago4:54

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Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson says critical comments from Winston Peters are distracting from real issues. Peters criticised former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr in an interview - over his stance on the AUKUS pact. Carr's called those comments defamatory. Labour's David Parker says the comments are being used to obfuscate the Governm…

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Gerard Rushton: mid-Canterbury rugby union chair hopeful over NZ Rugby governance reform 2:36

10h ago2:36

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There's optimism out of the provincial unions that they'll get what they want when New Zealand Rugby's governance saga likely comes to a head later this month. A Special General Meeting on May 30 will vote on a fully independent model backed by the national body - or another backed by the unions. The provinces want at least three future members to …

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Mark Potter: NZEI president pushes back against Government's scheme for structured literacy 3:21

10h ago3:21

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An education union says there's more than one way to teach the basics in schools. The Government's committing $67 million in the Budget to roll-out structured literacy in state schools from 2025. It uses phonics to decode words - and teaches spelling skills and components like vocabulary, comprehension and writing. Educational Institute President M…

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David Carter: Former House Speaker labels Julie Anne Genter's debate chamber confrontation 'dreadful' 2:42

11h ago2:42

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A former Speaker of the House says Julie Anne Genter's behaviour yesterday was 'dreadful'. The Green MP crossed the debating chamber last night, confronting Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey at his seat and waving a booklet in his face. David Carter says a 2007 scuffle between MPs Trevor Mallard and Tau Henare was outside the chambers. Carte…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on structured literacy being rolled out in state schools from 2025 4:56

11h ago4:56

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The Education Minister says teachers' stances on structured literacy are changing. The Government is putting $67 million from the Budget into bringing the learning method into state schools by the first term of 2025. The primary teachers' union, NZEI, says mandating a one-size-fits all approach does not work, and teachers know what is best for lear…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Outstanding misbehaviour from Julie Anne Genter 2:32

11h ago2:32

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That was some outstanding rage from Julie Anne Genter, wasn't it? It probably won't surprise you to hear she's not at work today, she's working from home - I would be too, if that was me caught on that camera. The Greens have launched a disciplinary process, but I'm not expecting much from that, given how relaxed they seem to have been in the past …

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Foo Fighters For Millennium 29:18

20h ago29:18

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Boeing subsidiary Millennium Space Systems has secured a $413 million dollar contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA). NASA Administrator Bill Nelson asks the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee to pass a pending domestic supplemental appropriations bill that includes money to build a deorbit vehicle for the International Space S…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Glasgow Clyde College offering classes on Taylor Swift ahead of Eras tour shows 3:59

1d ago3:59

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Parents, friends and partners of Taylor Swift fans will have the opportunity to take a college class on the pop star. Glasgow Clyde College aims to educate students on Swift's songs, 'evolving wardrobe and hairstyles' and crowd chants ahead of her tour's stop in Edinburgh. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the course has been designed to get casual …

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Restaurant Brands reporting stronger quarterly sales numbers 3:29

1d ago3:29

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Restaurant Brands New Zealand is enjoying a strong first quarter for the 2024 financial year. The restaurant operator reported $302.6 million in sales, a 7.9 percent increase from the same period last year. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains Restaurant Brands' financial recovery. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's plan to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million 3:04

1d ago3:04

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The Government plans to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million a year in order to fund residential property and income tax cuts. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is standing by her decision to remove ability for commercial and industrial owners to deduct depreciation as an expense going forward. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jene…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on whether Luxon will keep paying for the Christchurch Call 5:23

1d ago5:23

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Question marks over the Christchurch Call, as Budget Day approaches. Newstalk ZB's revealed the organisation led by Dame Jacinda Ardern has been accused of pressuring its advisory network to not publicise critical reports. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says it's done good things - but now there's a conversation to be had, on how the organisation evolv…

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Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the Reserve Bank's warning about the uncertain insurance future of homes threatened by natural hazards 5:07

1d ago5:07

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The Insurance Council is backing calls for Kiwis to lift their understanding of the risks of natural hazards. The Reserve Bank has released an excerpt on insurance in its upcoming Financial Stability Report. It says insurers, Government, home buyers and lenders all need to up their knowledge, so that future insurance affordability challenges, can b…

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Sophie Trigger: Newstalk ZB political reporter on Winston Peters' address to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament 3:26

1d ago3:26

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a speech to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament. Peters laid out the the challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand's foreign policy - touching on the war in both Ukraine and Gaza. He outlined our position in AUKUS, saying we must first be invited to join in the first place. ZB pol…

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Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2024 1:40:22

1d ago1:40:22

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 May 2024, the unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% - the highest it's been in three years. BNZ's Stephen Toplis tells Heather whether this means we'll see interest rates drop soon. The Real Estate Institute is disappointed the Government doesn't want to regulate property manage…

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The Huddle: Should the Government keep funding the Te Huia train service? 10:13

1d ago10:13

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Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and Jack Tame From ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New reports show the Hamilton-Auckland Te Huia train service is meeting all its targets. Does this mean the Government should keep funding it? How long can the service las…

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Angela Strange: Waikato regional councillor on the future of the Te Huia train service as funding runs low 3:46

1d ago3:46

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There's hope that the Te Huia train service from Hamilton to Auckland is on track for more funding after July. An interim performance assessment of the past two years shows increased demand with targets for 250 passengers a day on weekdays and 100 on the weekend being achieved. It's also meeting its net emissions goal 80 percent of the time. Waikat…

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David Marshall: Grey Power vice president says changes need to be made to elderly driver assessments 2:22

1d ago2:22

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Grey Power is calling for a change in elderly driver assessments, claiming the current process penalises licence holders in most need. The SIMARD-MD and Mini-ACE are cognitive tests designed to identify drivers at risk, but these tests have faced criticism for not accounting for driving ability. Grey Power vice president David Marshall says people …

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Simon O'Connor: Former National MP on the experience of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021 3:04

1d ago3:04

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A former National MP has revealed details of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021. Simon O'Connor and former Labour MP Louisa Wall claim they were specifically hit in the cyber-attack, revealed last month. Both say they weren't informed by the current or previous Government - and want an investigation. Both represented New Zeal…

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Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research forecasts unemployment will climb past 5 percent 2:45

1d ago2:45

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Economists forecast unemployment will climb higher. New data shows it reached 4.3 percent in March, up from 4 percent in the December quarter. This comes at a time where higher interest rates are biting, as the Reserve Bank tries to rein in inflation. BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis says it could go as high as 5.5 percent. "We're really sort of…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the pro-Palestinian protesters being arrested at Columbia University 3:33

1d ago3:33

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Over in the US, police are still out in full force at New York's Columbia University. Hundreds of officers have cleared a campus building occupied by students holding a pro-Palestinian protest. US correspondent, Dan Mitchinson, says police have been asked to stay through the middle of the month. He says it's sparked activism on dozens of campuses. …

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kirk Penney of the Tall Blacks being inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame 3:48

1d ago3:48

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Kirk Penney has become just the second New Zealander to earn selection in international basketball's Hall of Fame. The Tall Blacks icon will join Pero Cameron - selected in 2017 - as a FIBA Hall of Famer. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jen Baird: Real Estate Institute CEO on the Government axing Residential Property Managers Bill 5:23

1d ago5:23

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There's disappointment a Bill that would have regulated property managers more has been withdrawn. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has scrapped the Property Managers bill, saying the cost-benefit was marginal at best. He says it would have cost tenants and landlords. Real Estate Institute CEO Jen Baird says the figures involved were small. "Some of t…

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SES to acquire Intelsat. 29:30

2d ago29:30

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SES has agreed to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for a cash consideration of $3.1 billion and certain contingent value rights. Kuva Space has been awarded a €1.8 million contract to participate in the European Space Agency’s Continuous Saftey Services program. The Shenzhou 17 crew have retu…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles reportedly being too busy for Prince Harry 5:03

2d ago5:03

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Prince Harry is set to visit the UK for the Invictus Games's 10-year anniversary - but he won't be meeting with his father. Reports suggest King Charles' diary is full and the monarch will be 'too busy' to see Prince Harry this time. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this shows tensions are still high between the rest of the royals and Harry. LISTEN…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on business confidence falling 8 points in ANZ survey 3:00

2d ago3:00

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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining. Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell 9 points to +14, and past own activity dropped 13 points to -20. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains what this means for the state of the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian markets pricing in potential rate hikes 3:47

2d ago3:47

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Australian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate cuts to pricing in potential rate hikes, and economists fear increases to the OCR are coming. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says interest rates aren't likely to be dropping any time this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the droughts impacting Australia 2:22

2d ago2:22

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Australia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have led to farmers de-stocking or selling their stock at a significant loss. The Country's Rowena Duncum warns it'll take more than one rainstorm to address this. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on MPs getting multiple pay rises over the next three years 4:58

2d ago4:58

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A newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three years. The Remuneration Authority's recommendation would see the Prime Minister's salary incrementally go from $471,000 a year now, to $520,000 a year in July 2026. ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says the perception …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the NSW 17-year-old who stabbed her sister to death 3:34

2d ago3:34

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A 17-year-old girl has shocked NSW authorities by stabbing her younger sister to death. Emergency services were called to a Boolaroo address to address a stabbing that occurred at 3:45pm on Monday. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police were mystified by this case - and haven't uncovered a motive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024 1:40:14

2d ago1:40:14

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 April 2024, the Prime Minister and all MPs are in for a significant pay rise. Remuneration Authority Chair Geoff Summers tells Heather how he determined how much more they should be paid. Exclusive revelations about the Christchurch Call. Whistleblower Milton Mueller from the G…

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Roger Beaumont: New Zealand Banking Association CEO on the new wave of anti-scam measures for online banking 3:29

2d ago3:29

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New anti-scam measures are on the way for online banking. The New Zealand Banking Association has today announced our banks will roll out a 'confirmation of payee' service by the end of the year. It will make direct cash transfers more secure, by cross checking names registered to accounts when transfers are made. Chief executive Roger Beaumont say…

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The Huddle: Do we need to keep funding the Christchurch Call? 7:15

2d ago7:15

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kaine Thompson and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do we really need to keep funding the Christchurch Call? It's been revealed the Christchurch Call Secretariat pressured an independent advisory network not to publish critical reports into m…

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Milton Mueller: Internet Governance Project founder on backing out of the Christchurch Call 6:02

2d ago6:02

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Newstalk ZB can reveal allegations the Christchurch Call has silenced members of its Advisory Network - and pressured them to not release critical reports of member countries. Because of that, a group called the Internet Governance Project, has quit. Project founder and Network reviewer, Milton Mueller says India wasn't honouring its commitments. "…

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