Best WAIT DONT KILL Podcasts (2024)

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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 August 29:59

1h ago29:59

29:59

On today's episode, the prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss, Uber drivers are celebrating a legal win, after the multi-billion dollar rideshare company failed in its bid to overturn an Employment Court decision on their status, In a ra…

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Bird of the Year returns for 2024 4:18

1h ago4:18

4:18

US talkshow host John Oliver, led an aggressive campaign to carry the Puteketeke to a landslide win in last year's Bird of the Century competition. The bird also known as the Australasian Crested Grebe captured nearly 300,000 votes from 190 countries - although some local feathers were ruffled - attributing the result to foreign interference. Fores…

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More money for employment programmes for those on Jobseeker 3:13

1h ago3:13

3:13

New targets set by the Social Development Minister will see a greater proportion of spending on employment programmes go towards those on Jobseeker benefits, rather than those not on a benefit at all. Louise Upston who announced the change in Lower Hutt this morning said she wants to put beneficiaries first in the queue for help. 1.1 billion dollar…

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Minister, mayor and council all agree on congestion charges for Wellington city 5:06

10d ago5:06

5:06

In a rare moment of unity, Transport Minister Simeon Brown, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau and Greater Wellington Regional Council chairperson Daran Ponter are on the same page about congestion charges for Wellington city. Wellington Regional Council transport committee chair Thomas Nash spoke to Corin Dann.…

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Sports Chat for 27 August 2024 2:42

36m ago2:42

2:42

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Market Update for 27 August 2024 1:44

44m ago1:44

1:44

Market Update for 27 August 2024

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Residents at retirement villages say they feel unsafe due to staff cuts 3:27

1h ago3:27

3:27

Retirement village residents say they feel unsafe as care workers at Arvida-run facilities around the country face both cuts to their hours and increased responsibilities. Chris Cessford reports.

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Funding for RSE labour inspectors stagnant 3:20

1h ago3:20

3:20

Funding for Labour inspectors checking on workplaces which employ seasonal staff from the Pacific has not increased in 17 years. Gill Bonnett reports.

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EMA hopes 'right to disconnect' laws don't make it to NZ 4:44

1h ago4:44

4:44

New targets set by the Social Development Minister will see a greater proportion of spending on employment programmes go towards those on Jobseeker benefits, rather than those not on a benefit at all. Political Reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Wellington posties refuse to deliver pamphlet with misinformation 5:04

1h ago5:04

5:04

Posties in Wellington are refusing to deliver a pamphlet containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer. Postal Workers Union co-president John Maynard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Union concerned over wellbeing of doctors 3:06

1h ago3:06

3:06

The junior doctors union is accusing Te Whatu Ora of playing down a shortage of medical registrars at Waikato Hospital, and fears the wellbeing of doctors will get worse as a result. Resident Doctors' Association national secretary Deborah Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 27 August 2024 2:15

1h ago2:15

2:15

The All Blacks insist the sudden departure of assistant coach Leon MacDonald hasn't been a disruption as they prepare to face the World Champion Springboks at Ellis Park.

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PM announces plans to deal with NZ's energy supply issues 8:05

41m ago8:05

8:05

The prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Australia introduces 'right to disconnect' laws 4:16

1h ago4:16

4:16

In Australia, questions about the blurring of work and home have led to new "right to disconnect" laws, which took effect on Monday. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

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Uber drives celebrate legal win over rideshare company 3:52

1d ago3:52

3:52

Uber drivers are celebrating a legal win, after the multi-billion dollar rideshare company failed in its bid to overturn an Employment Court decision on their status. Uber driver Nureddin Abdurahman spoke to Corin Dann.

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Homes in Greymouth cut off by major slips 3:16

9d ago3:16

3:16

Around 50 homes in Greymouth are still cut off by two major slips on the Arnott Heights hill side. Grey District mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Russia launches attacks across Ukraine 5:08

11d ago5:08

5:08

At least six people have been killed after Russia launched a massive attack across Ukraine. Explosions rocked several cities including Kyiv, wiping out some power and water supplies. BBC Ukraine Correspondent Zhanna Bezpiatchuk spoke to Corin Dann.

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Auckland cancer patient forced to wait six months for bone marrow transplant 4:02

1d ago4:02

4:02

The survival chances of a Auckland cancer patient have been cut dramatically after he was forced to wait six months for a bone marrow transplant. Ruth Hill reports.

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Southern motorway reopens after fatal crash 4:17

42m ago4:17

4:17

Auckland's southern motorway between Bombay and Ramarama re-opened after Waka Kotahi worked through the night to put in place a temporary wire rope barrier. Waka Kotahi's Auckland System's Manager Paul Geck spoke to Corin Dann.

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Industry group supports Government's new energy plan 4:27

1h ago4:27

4:27

Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie says the new plan will help to meet New Zealand's short and long-term energy needs, but he would prefer to see any investment in natural gas be in domestic production, rather than imported. Carnegie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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National and Labour clash on renewables targets and offshore oil and gas exploration 3:28

1h ago3:28

3:28

The government's confirmed it's reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and walking away from the previous government's 2030 renewables target. Giles Dexter reports.

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Sports News for 27 August 2024 1:13

9h ago1:13

1:13

Lydia Ko's impressive August has resulted in her climbing back into the top three of the world golf rankings.

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Business News for 27 August 2024 4:41

2d ago4:41

4:41

Business news for 27 August 2024.

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Labour on Govt's new energy security measures 4:58

9d ago4:58

4:58

The Government's announced a suite of new measures it says will shore up New Zealand's energy supply - including urgently reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and greenlighting the construction of facilities to import liquified natural gas. But the former energy Minister Megan Woods thinks they should be looking at ways to build up re…

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Ministers give green light for LNG imports 3:13

11d ago3:13

3:13

Ministers are giving the green light to import liquified natural gas - or LNG - as part of a raft of measures they say will ease soaring electricity prices. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more.

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Early Sports Chat for 27 August 2024 2:55

9d ago2:55

2:55

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Morning Rural News for 27 August 2024 5:00

6h ago5:00

5:00

News from the rural farming sector.

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Early Business News for 27 August 2024 1:41

8d ago1:41

1:41

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Court rules Uber drivers are employees not contractors 4:07

2d ago4:07

4:07

The multi-billion dollar global rideshare company Uber lost a landmark appeal in a New Zealand court, which ruled that drivers should be treated as employees, not contractors. FIRST Union General Secretary Dennis Maga spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 27 August 2024 1:15

34m ago1:15

1:15

New British Open champion Lydia Ko has jumped nine places to number three in the latest world golf rankings.

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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 August 25:34

11d ago25:34

25:34

On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track approvals bill, including giving final decision-making power to the expert panel, not ministers, and requiring that the panel include a member with expert…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 4:14

1h ago4:14

4:14

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Tonga hosts Pacific Islands Forum 3:40

1h ago3:40

3:40

The opening ceremony for the Pacific Islands Forum is about to get underway. Every year, the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit hosts 18 heads of state. Reporter Lydia Lewis spoke to Corin Dann from Nuku'alofa.

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Selaks celebrates 90th birthday 3:22

31m ago3:22

3:22

One of New Zealand's largest wine brands is celebrating its 90th birthday. Reporter Alexa Cook has more.

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Areas of Hutt Valley flooded due to heavy rain 3:48

1h ago3:48

3:48

Heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, as the weekend's wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continued. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports Chat for 26 August 2024 3:16

40m ago3:16

3:16

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Market Update for 26 August 2024 1:33

1h ago1:33

1:33

Market Update for 26 August 2024

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Report shows Chinese influence in New Caledonia 5:08

4d ago5:08

5:08

A new report indicates China's spent decades interfering in the politics of Kanaky New Caledonia. University of Canterbury political scientist Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Corin Dann.

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What would happen if Methanex left New Zealand? 3:27

33m ago3:27

3:27

The country's current power supply crisis has highlighted the role of the biggest gas user, Methanex. Climate Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

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Wellington region hit by heavy rain 2:17

1h ago2:17

2:17

Heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, as the weekend's wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continued. Porirua mayor Anita Baker spoke to Corin Dann.

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Minister Chris Bishop on changes to Fast-track bill 7:54

44m ago7:54

7:54

The Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track approvals bill, including giving final decision-making power to the expert panel, not ministers, and requiring that the panel include a member with expertise in environmental matters. Minister responsible for the bill Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

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Sports News for 26 August 2024 2:21

11d ago2:21

2:21

Lydia Ko says it's impossible to rank her all her achievements after winning the women's British Open for the first time.

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Ohinemuri River turns orange due to sediment leak 3:04

42m ago3:04

3:04

The Waikato's Ohinemuri River turned bright orange on Friday after sediment leaked out of an old mine. Waikato Council's regional compliance manager Patrick Lynch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Commuter train on Kāpiti line hit by rockfall 4:01

1h ago4:01

4:01

A commuter train on the Kāpiti line has been hit by rockfall between Paikākāriki and Pukerua Bay. RNZ's Todd Zaner was on the carriage that was struck, and he spoke to Corin Dann.

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Document reveals universities' finances worse than they look 3:38

13d ago3:38

3:38

A commercially sensitive briefing from Tertiary Education Commission has revealed universities' finances are worse than they look. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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Pacific Islands Forum begins in Tonga 3:28

5d ago3:28

3:28

The political crisis in New Caledonia is already dominating the agenda as Pacific leaders arrive at the largest regional meeting in Tonga. Lydia Lewis is in Nuku'alofa.

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Israel and Hezbollah exchange missile fire 4:41

1d ago4:41

4:41

Israel and Hezbollah have launched missiles at each other in an intense exchange of fire. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann.

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Author of documents pushing for tobacco tax cuts remains a mystery says Costello 4:05

5d ago4:05

4:05

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says the author of a document that she gave the Ministry of Health, outlining ideas for more favourable regulation for the tobacco industry, remains a mystery. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

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Govt announces changes to Fast-track Approvals bill 8:19

13d ago8:19

8:19

An announcement of changes to the proposed fast-track approvals bill has drawn sighs of relief from some, but there are plenty of others who say they don't go far enough. Straterra's Josie Vidal and the Environmental Defence Society's Gary Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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'Quiet' man killed at Auckland park, investigation underway 2:37

1h ago2:37

2:37

A friend of the man who was killed at an Auckland Park says he was a quiet man who kept to himself. A homicide investigation is underway into the death at the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club on Saturday morning. Melanie Earley reports.

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