Best Bored Willy Podcasts (2024)

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Tennessee Titans Will Levis MUST Step Up in Preseason Finale, Defensive Stops & Last Roster Chance 24:29

20m ago24:29

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The Tennessee Titans take on the New Orleans Saints in their final preseason game of the year on Sunday and it is the last chance for Will Levis to find a rhythm before the regular season begins. He must take advantage of the opportunity. The Titans first-team defense looked lackluster in their only appearance this preseason, so they too must get o…

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Fionnghuala Cuncannon: On ANZ and ASB possibly having to refund interest to more than 100-thousand customers with home loans 3:27

13h ago3:27

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ANZ and ASB may have to refund interest to more than 100-thousand customers with home loans. Plaintiffs are seeking the refund after the banks breached consumer rights contracts. The Court of Appeal has ordered affected customers will be automatically included in the case. Class action lawyer Fionnghuala Cuncannon told Heather du Plessis Allan the …

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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 23 August 2024 1:41:00

35m ago1:41:00

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 23 August 2024, Kamala Harris has become the official Democratic nominee in the presidential race. US correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Heather from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Labour's Chris Hipkins has apologised to councils for the prime minister's criticism…

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Jolie Hodson: On Spark reporting a 72% drop in full year net profits 5:19

13m ago5:19

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It's a tough result for Spark today... reporting a 72% drop in full year net profit... with revenue down 14%. The big drop comes after last year's results were boosted by the sale of spark's cell tower network... but the company has acknowledged it's been a challenging year in tough economic conditions. Spark's chief executive Jolie Hodson told Hea…

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Sports Huddle: How will Shaun Johnson be remembered in the annals of Warriors history? 9:55

12m ago9:55

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Today on the Sports Huddle Heather was joined Oceania Football confederation media manager Matt Brown and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Paul Allison for a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Why do you think Leon Macdonald left? will the All Blacks be better or worse off for it? How good a storyline would it be if he went t…

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Kieran McAnulty: On the Prime Minister's characterisation of councils across the country 4:22

15m ago4:22

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Labour's Local Government spokesman's pushed back on the Prime Minister's characterisation of councils across the country. On Wednesday, Chris Luxon launched a broadside against local government -- telling them to get back to basics with theirs spending. Chris Hipkins today apologised to councillors and mayors for the PM's attack; and Kieran McAnul…

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Barry Soper: Was Kamala Harris' speech today boring? 5:19

13m ago5:19

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The Democrats convention has wound up in Chicago with Harris confirmed as their nomination for President. Dad Seymour has been labelled an idiot for his Treaty Principles Bill. Taxpayers Union got it wrong comparing council spending to spending on an international dance competition. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Al Brown: Does New Zealand have too many restaurants and cafes? 5:02

2h ago5:02

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The number of cafes and restaurants has gone backwards for the first time in more than 20 years according to stats NZ. It's a small drop...to 8958 cafe and restaurants…But that's almost twice as many as in 2000... Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says there are still too many hospitality businesses in tough economic times like today. Chef and restaurateur…

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Is Your Pride Getting in the Way of Your Faith? | Christian Huff 1:03:31

21h ago1:03:31

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Christian and his crew of friends Parker, Luke, Jacob, Reeves, and Jeffrey take on Romans 3 and a deep discussion about God’s grace, judgment, discipline, and mercy. Reeves offers a unique insight from his upbringing in a divorced family on the subject of fatherhood as a way to show our children who God is. Jeffrey points out that just because peop…

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Tennessee Titans Offense Struggles AGAIN, Slow Start Incoming & Callahan's Roster Math 29:20

21h ago29:20

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The Tennessee Titans wrapped up training camp on Thursday and it was another slow day for the offense. Will Levis and crew struggled to get things going consistently and this has to make fans consider the offense may get off to a slow start this season. Next, Brian Callahan said there are 4-5 roster spots up for grabs this weekend. This means rough…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on investigators finding five dead bodies in the wreck of the Sicily superyacht 5:30

18m ago5:30

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Divers searching the Bayesian, the superyacht which sank off the coast of Sicily, have found five bodies and recovered four of them, according to local authorities. It's believed British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were among the bodies brought up from the wreck. UK correspondent Enda Brady says investigations are ongoing - …

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the turbulent outlook for 2024 4:29

7m ago4:29

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Market experts are convinced 2024 will conclude with a soft economic landing. This contradicts initial predictions that a global recession would disrupt things. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds unpacks why predictions have changed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices bouncing back after latest GDT auction 3:29

13m ago3:29

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Prices have bounced back in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction - with an impressive 5.5 percent increase across the board. The sixth event of the new dairy season, it is the largest percentage lift since March 2021, and a far cry from the the beginning of July when prices plunged 6.9 percent. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means f…

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Anne Gibson: NZ Herald property editor on Du Val Group being placed into statutory management 3:31

30m ago3:31

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The Government has moved on Auckland apartment developer Du Val Group, taking the rare step of placing it in statutory management. The move follows the group of companies being placed in interim receivership on August 2 after an application by the Financial Markets Authority. NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson says investigations are still ongoi…

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The Huddle: Do local councils need to rein in the spending? 9:04

20h ago9:04

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Prime Minister Chris Luxon has urged local councils to rein in unnecessary spending. This speech has prompted some backlash - why do we think this is? All Blacks assistant coach Leon …

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Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2024 1:40:15

33m ago1:40:15

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 22 August 2024, an All Blacks coach quits. Rugby editor Elliott Smith examines what's behind Leon McDonald's shock resignation. Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash is very upset that Chris Luxon told off councils for their spending habits. The Education Review Office has f…

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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank's 15 percent rise in net profit 5:13

15m ago5:13

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Kiwibank's net profit increased 15 percent - and it says it is fulfilling its role as a disruptor. The state-owned bank brought in $202 million and grew its lending book by 9.3 percent to $32.4 billion in the 12 months to June 30. Deposits also increased $2.4 billion, or 9.4 percent, to $28.2 billion. CEO Steve Jurkovich says the bank has commited …

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Thomas Nash: Wellington Regional Councillor criticises Prime Minister's calls to rein in spending 4:53

13m ago4:53

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There's been complaints from local Government officials following the Prime Minister's 'back to basics' speech. Speaking at the LGNZ Conference, Chris Luxon has said councils need to rein in spending, even calling the Takina convention centre hosting the event a 'waste of money'. Regional councillor Thomas Nash slammed the speech on social media as…

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Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council Chief Executive on research revealing new school entrants lack critical language skills 3:48

14m ago3:48

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Research suggests many new entrants start school without needed language skills, impacting literacy skills. Nearly two-thirds of teachers surveyed in the Education Review Office's research say Covid has affected children's language development. It's alongside more than two-thirds of parents saying their child had some language difficulty before sta…

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Neal Barclay: Meridian CEO hopeful rain will take the strain off New Zealand's power pressures 2:41

15m ago2:41

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An energy boss says predicted rain will take the strain off New Zealand's power supply. Winstone Pulp plans to close its central North Island pulp and saw mills because of spiking electricity prices, putting more than 200 jobs on the line. Transpower is now offering power generators early access to emergency hydro-lake reserves - with levels massiv…

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Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on Leon MacDonald leaving the All Blacks' coaching staff 3:58

8m ago3:58

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There's shock across the rugby world as Leon MacDonald exited the All Blacks coaching staff - seemingly out of the blue. MacDonald confirmed his departure today, leaving on the eve of the team's departure to South Africa, just five tests into the Scott Robertson era. ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith says it was likely Razor's decision to axe Mac…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters' argument for voting the Treaty Principles Bill down 4:18

5m ago4:18

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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has made a case against ACT's controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Peters claimed he wouldn't support the Bill beyond the first reading - and outlined an alternative approach. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks Winston's arguments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Jetstar facing a class action lawsuit 4:02

13m ago4:02

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Jetstar is on the receiving end of a class action lawsuit over its decision to hand out travel vouchers to customers who were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The lawsuit filed in the Federal Court claims the airline was legally obliged to refund tickets and is pushing for the money to be returned directly to customers with interest. Australian c…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Leon MacDonald's surprise departure from the All Blacks 3:52

9m ago3:52

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Rugby philosophies going in different directions. That's what All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is singling out as the main reason for Leon MacDonald's surprise departure as one of the team's assistant coaches. The former Blues mentor was part of Robertson's original pitch for the job back in 2019 - while the pair played together for both the Crusad…

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Winston Peters: Deputy Prime Minister addresses confusion surrounding Treaty Principles Bill support 6:32

2m ago6:32

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The Deputy Prime Minister has muddied the waters around the conditional Government support of ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. Answering on behalf of the Prime Minister in the House, Winston Peters seemed to suggest he was open to changing his mind after the first reading. Peters clarified he would not be supporting the Bill. "We voted to have a first…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The screens are the problem 2:21

2h ago2:21

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I don't know if you remember - but not long ago on the show we had a debate about screen time and how bad it is for kids. The question we were asking is - are we all just having a moral panic over screens, or are they as bad as the experts say they are? And I think we’ve just got more evidence that the latter is true - that screens are a particular…

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Tennessee Titans Will Levis BOUNCES BACK, Tyler Boyd Stirs the Drink & Major Injury Update 25:54

2d ago25:54

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The Tennessee Titans got back to training camp alone on Wednesday and while it was a slow start, Will Levis bounced back in a major way. He got some help from Tyler Boyd, who returned to practice, and Calvin Ridley. Boyd is extremely important to what this team wants to do. Finally, we got major updates on a plethora of injuries on Wednesday and th…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ongoing search for the six people who went missing after Sicily yacht sank 3:16

15m ago3:16

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Divers have resumed their hunt for the six missing people who disappeared after a luxury yacht sank off Sicily's coast. The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long superyacht, was carrying 22 people and anchored off the port of Porticello when it was hit by a fierce, pre-dawn storm on Tuesday. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says hopes are dwindling …

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building reporting a multi-million dollar net loss 3:43

23m ago3:43

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A grim warning from New Zealand's largest construction company. Fletcher Building is reporting a group net-loss-after-tax of $227 million dollars, following a $235 million profit last year. Its residential building arm has been doing well, but it's had losses from its civil business Higgins and Australian plumbing company, Tradelink. Milford Asset …

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Commerce Commission's suggestions to improve banking competition 2:53

30m ago2:53

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The Commerce Commission has detailed several potential changes in a new 389-page report designed to improve competition in the banking sector. One change involves establishing a deposit compensation scheme that insures the first $100,000 of an individual or business’s savings at a bank, credit union, building society or finance company. NZ Herald W…

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The Huddle: Do the police really need to crack down on smoking parents? 8:38

5m ago8:38

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Kiwiblog's David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Insurance companies are bringing in extra money - IAG posted a profit increase of 1000 percent. Whar do we make of this. Police will be cracking down on parents who smoke in the…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2024 1:40:22

10m ago1:40:22

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 21 August 2024, Philip Polkinghorne's finances have been laid bare during his murder trial today. Chelsea Daniels tells Heather the court was told the eye-watering amount he spent on sex workers. IAG insurance has seen a 1000% rise in profit - Heather grills IAG NZ chief executive …

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Sophie Moloney: chief executive on Sky TV's 3.7 percent drop in net after-tax profit 8:38

20m ago8:38

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Sky TV is recording a 3.7 percent drop in net after-tax profit, with its customer base at the lowest level in five years. The provider says it's dealing with challenging market conditions - and had to slow down marketing while it sorted out technical issues with its Sky Box. Chief executive Sophie Moloney says they've lost a 'disappointing' number …

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Amanda Whiting: IAG chief executive on the company reporting a tenfold increase in insurance profit 5:36

33m ago5:36

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IAG, the country's largest insurer, has reported a significant increase in insurance profit in the 12 months to the end of June. The company, which owns the State, AMI and NZI brands, said it had collected 19 percent more in premiums from retail customers in New Zealand than in the previous year. Chief executive Amanda Whiting says the company has …

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Lisa Wundersitz: Adelaide University researcher examines whether New Zealand needs stricter licensing standards 3:13

20m ago3:13

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Should New Zealand adopt Australia's stricter licensing approach? The AA's pushing for change, prompted by figures showing 18 to 24 year old drivers in New Zealand are three times more likely to die on our roads than the same cohort in Australia. It has commissioned research by Adelaide University - which suggests Australia's tougher penalties and …

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Steve Cullen: lawyer responds to new research investigating police bias 2:47

33m ago2:47

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A legal expert is rejecting the legitimacy of research into police bias. A two-year inquiry commissioned by police suggests there are ongoing inequities in treatment depending on people's race, sexuality, gender, and mental health. It's found Māori men are more likely to be stopped, tasered, and prosecuted, compared with Pakeha. Lawyer Steve Cullen…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The police are already stretched thin enough 2:29

15m ago2:29

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I'm very much on the side of the cops over whether they should be pinging people for smoking in cars with kids. You'll have caught up on this by now - we've found out police have not been enforcing the law since it was passed three years ago, they haven’t issued a single fine over it, and it's deliberate. And the Police Union says the reason is bec…

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Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on Polkinghorne's finances being analysed in ongoing murder trial 4:30

5m ago4:30

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A deep dive into Philip Polkinghorne's finances - and payments for sex - was carried out as his murder trial hits its halfway point. The eye surgeon is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in their Remuera home in 2021. The Court today's heard about the large sums Polkinghorne paid to numerous sex workers. Newstalk ZB's Chelsea Daniels says …

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Obamas turning up to voice support for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention 5:42

3d ago5:42

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama drew in a standing ovation during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. She and Barack Obama turned up to the Chicago event to endorse Kamala Harris and get some jabs in against Donald Trump. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Michelle stole the show before the former president delivered …

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Logan Church: US correspondent on Barack and Michelle Obama voicing support for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention 4:05

12m ago4:05

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The Obamas turned up to address party faithful at the Democratic National Convention. The former President and First Lady together endorsed Kamala Harris at the event, ahead of Harris formally accepting the presidential nomination. US correspondent Logan Church says Michelle Obama came out with some fiery language in her speech. "She's always been …

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jannik Sinner escaping suspension for exposure to banned substance 3:43

9m ago3:43

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The coach of world tennis number one Jannik Sinner admits the cloud of a potential doping ban has taken its toll on the young Italian star. Sinner's been fined and stripped of ranking points - but cleared of any suspension for a pair of positive tests for an anabolic steroid in March. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the controversy. LISTE…

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Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive challenges ACT's David Seymour to debate Treaty Principles Bill 5:47

6m ago5:47

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Wellington-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has asked ACT leader David Seymour to front up and debate the Treaty Principles Bill. Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive Helmut Modlik has labelled Seymour's suggestions to have a national conversation about the Treaty a 'charade'. Modlik says he hopes this debate will receive plenty of media coverag…

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Tennessee Titans Roster Predictions: Life on the EDGE, Keeping SIX Backers & Secondary Depth Issues 28:21

3d ago28:21

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The Tennessee Titans are less than a week from cutdown day and the picture is still unclear at edge rusher. The Titans could keep five players, but should be looking in free agents and roster cuts for more answers. At inside linebacker, the Titans actually have a lot of developmental depth, but the status of rookie Cedric Gray could complicate thin…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the late Queen Elizabeth's comments about Donald Trump 4:23

1d ago4:23

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A new book has revealed what the late Queen Elizabeth really thought of former President Donald Trump. According to A Voyage Around The Queen, the deceased ruler found Trump to be 'very rude' during his visits to the UK in 2018 and 2019. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this contradicts Trump's claim that he was her favourite guest hosted at Windso…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 25 basis points 4:19

20m ago4:19

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Homeowners have been able to breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the OCR. The cash rate was cut by 25 basis points after their August meeting, down to 5.25 percent. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains that the RBNZ had to meet expectations to keep the economy in check. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on REINZ saying there's green shoots in the housing market 3:46

29m ago3:46

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There's green shoots returning to the housing market, according to the Real Estate Institute. REINZ data shows the volume of sales rose 14.5 percent year-on-year and nearly 20 percent month-on-month. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacks what this news means following the recent OCR cut. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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The Huddle: Will the Kamala Harris hype last all the way until November? 8:39

11h ago8:39

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Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Darleen Tana has maintained that they're not leaving Parliament and they'll fight back against the Green Party's attempts to oust her. Do we think the Greens will take the ris…

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Vince Hawksworth: Mercury Energy CEO on the company reporting a 159 percent annual net profit increase 6:06

29m ago6:06

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Mercury Energy has lifted its net profit by 159 percent in the June year to $290 million. The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and financial instruments came to $877m, up 4 percent on the previous year. Mercury CEO Vince Hawksworth has pushed back against accusations of profiteering from Minister Shane Jones. "If …

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not convinced the Commerce Commission study will lead anywhere 2:21

15m ago2:21

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For once, we have a Commerce Commission study that isn’t going nowhere. Nicola Willis says she's going to do what the Commerce Commission has recommended in the banking study out today - and she'll do all 14 recommendations. This is a little surprise, isn’t it? Because we have got very used to these studies coming out and pretty much nothing of any…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024 1:40:32

1h ago1:40:32

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 August 2024, the Finance Minister has declared war on the "cosy pillow fights" between the big banks. Darleen Tana tells Heather they won't leave Parliament and is pushing back at the "cancel culture" that led to their ousting from the Green Party. Mercury Energy boss Vince Haw…

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