Best Deloitte New Zealand Podcasts (2025)

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Developments in investigation into caravan packed with explosives 6:13

5h ago6:13

6:13

In Australia there's been some extraordinary developments in the investigation into an apparent terror plot centred around a caravan found earlier this year packed with explosives. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Kathmandu to design NZ Olympic and Commonwealth Games uniforms 3:15

5h ago3:15

3:15

The design of New Zealand's Olympic and Commonwealth Games uniforms is coming home, but it's likely the actual uniforms themselves will still be made overseas. The New Zealand Olympic Committee's long association with Chinese manufacturer Peak has come to an end with local brand Kathmandu picking up the mantle for the next four years. Timothy Brown…

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Evening business for 11 March 2025 4:04

5h ago4:04

4:04

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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All Whites squad named FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers 5:00

5h ago5:00

5:00

In 10 days the All Whites will play Fiji in the Oceania qualifier semi-final in Wellington, all going to plan the All Whites will then play in the qualifying final in Auckland to book their place at the world tournament in North America next year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Chris Hipkins speaks on school lunch provider in liquidation 4:57

6h ago4:57

4:57

The minister in charge of the country's school lunches programme said he doesn't think the Libelle Group going into liquidation is necessarily a bad thing. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins took aim at Mr Seymour and the Prime Minister in Parliament, saying the coalition has made a mess of the school lunches programme. Hipkins spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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School lunch programme not at risk despite liquidation - govt 3:09

6h ago3:09

3:09

Libelle Group, which is contracted to deliver 125,000 meals a day, was placed into liquidation this morning. Labour is demanding explanations on what contingencies are in place - but the minister responsible for the changes to the lunches believes in the long-term, the liquidation will not be seen as a bad thing. Political reporter Giles Dexter has…

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School lunch production will continue - Deloitte liquidator 11:14

6h ago11:14

11:14

Liquidators taking financial control of failed school lunch provider Libelle, say staff will be paid until further notice and there's at least one interested buyer. It's the latest in a string of problems that have plagued the government's revamped lunch programme. The liquidator Deloitte is undertaking an urgent full review of Libelle's operation …

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RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch 7:18

6h ago7:18

7:18

Checkpoint invited a veritable buffet of people on the programme to talk about the school lunch supplier that's in financial strife; Libelle went into liquidation today. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Advocates for homeless worry people can't access help 3:59

6h ago3:59

3:59

The government said its changes to emergency housing are positive - resulting in significantly fewer families living in motels. But advocates for the homeless are worried about the number of vulnerable people who have hit a wall trying to access the help they need. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more.…

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Calls for Wellington City Council to install fencing along waterfront 3:29

6h ago3:29

3:29

Wellingtonians have weighed in on whether the city council should spend millions of dollars installing permanent fencing along the capital's waterfront. A coroner says the council must act, following the death of 30-year-old Sandy Calkin who accidentally drowned after falling off Queens Wharf in 2021. Lauren Crimp reports.…

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Kiwis Dylan Brown set to sign with Newcastle Knights 4:04

6h ago4:04

4:04

Kiwis five eighth Dylan Brown is set to sign with the Newcastle Knights for a reported $13 million over ten years. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Warning of potential recession makes dent in US stocks 5:22

7h ago5:22

5:22

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Canada's new PM coming in hot against Donald Trump and his tariffs, and a Palestinian activist - and legal resident of the United States - being arrested by Immigration enforcement agents. He also spoke about a child in Wisconsin who called the police on his mother for committing cr…

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School lunch provider Libelle Group in liquidation 6:49

7h ago6:49

6:49

The company making more than 125,000 meals a day for the government's revamped school lunch programme has gone into liquidation. Libelle group is contracted to Compass, the Government supplier for the scheme that's been plagued with issues since its relaunch this term. Auckland University Professor and chair of the Health Coalition Aotearoa Boyd Sw…

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Canada pizza parlour boycotts US ingredients in tariff dispute 5:23

1d ago5:23

5:23

A Canadian pizza parlour has taken all US ingredients and drinks off the menu as US President Donald Trump continues the to and fro over trade tarriffs. Graham Palmateer owns Gram's Pizza in Toronto. He told Lisa Owen he's looking for alternative ingredients whilst Trump is in power.

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Brits among hardest hit by COVID fallout - research 5:50

1d ago5:50

5:50

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how new research shows Brits were among the hardest hit by the fallout of COVID-19, a major drugs plot being foiled - partly because of fake tradies and how the discussion around who should be the next James Bond is continuing.

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Evening business for 10 March 2025 5:42

1d ago5:42

5:42

New from the business sector, including a market report.

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NZ golfer wins for first time in over a year on PGA Tour 4:09

1d ago4:09

4:09

New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has won for the first time in more than a year on the PGA Tour Champions. Alker needed a sudden death playoff to claim the Cologuard Classic title in Arizona - his ninth title on the senior tour. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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PM faces questions on school lunch programme 9:09

1d ago9:09

9:09

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was fielding questions about the embattled school lunches programme at his weekly post-cabinet press conference. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Govt school lunch provider to give daily visual evidence 4:24

1d ago4:24

4:24

A menu of mishaps means the government's school lunch provider is now facing new performance measures, including providing daily evidence of what it's serving up. Food Safety is investigating the revamped lunch programme after a Gisborne student received second-degree burns from a Wattie's cottage pie meal that splashed on their leg. The agency has…

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Calls for investigation into death at Orere Point 4:51

1d ago4:51

4:51

The family of Fa'asala Sam Matue who died after being tased by police during a pursuit last Sunday at Orere Point is still waiting to hear his official cause of death, so they can repatriate his body for burial in Australia. A community petition has been launched calling for an independent investigation into the death, which occurred after a police…

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Govt bowel screening decision against evidence - Pacific health leaders 4:42

1d ago4:42

4:42

Pacific health leaders are accusing the government of sacrificing peoples' lives for ideology by delaying bowel cancer screening for Maori and Pacific people from 50 to 58. Responding to Health Minister Simeon Brown's announcement that bowel screening will now be a universal age of 58 for all New Zealanders, Pacific doctors say this decision goes a…

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Moana Pasifika win over the Hurricanes 5:21

1d ago5:21

5:21

The Fijian Drua made headlines on Friday following the news of a travel fiasco when facing the Hurricanes late last month. However, that news was overshadowed after a big win against the Chiefs on Saturday. Moana Pasifika also made waves over the weekend while some other kiwi teams struggled to stay afloat. Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Auckland elephant Burma finds company in Australia 6:32

1d ago6:32

6:32

A lonely Auckland elephant who moved to Australia to find new friends, finally has some company. Burma made an epic journey across the ditch to Monarto Safari Park near Adelaide in November last year. Elephants are super social creatures and Burma had spent two years on her own so the decision was made to relocate her. Keeper Andrew Coers who moved…

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Syria facing worst outbreak of violence since Assad fled 5:32

1d ago5:32

5:32

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Syria's new government facing a serious challenge by fighters loyal to the old leader who fled three months ago, Israel heading to Doha for more Gaza ceasefire talks and Donald Trump pressuring Iran into a new round of talks on its nuclear programme.…

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Hamilton bar bans drinkers under 20 7:22

1d ago7:22

7:22

A popular Hamilton bar has banned drinkers under the age of 20 on Saturday nights following thousands of dollars of damage that's being blamed on younger patrons. "House on Hood" lowered the entry age to 18 last year but decided to reverse the decision saying the bad behaviour of some teens is also costing them older customers. John Lawrenson spoke…

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Auckland's Pasifika Festival thriving after overcoming hurdles 3:38

4d ago3:38

3:38

Auckland's Pasifika Festival is back on the up and up after a difficult few years. After overcoming a number of hurdles, organisers hope the iconic event can remain a fixture of Auckland's central suburbs, and a chance to see Pasifika culture thriving in Aotearoa.

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Evening business for 7 March 2025 4:50

4d ago4:50

4:50

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Maddy Green notches crucial century in Nelson 3:27

4d ago3:27

3:27

The White Ferns allrounder notched a crucial century for her side in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. Sports Reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation speech 4:01

4d ago4:01

4:01

Chris Hipkins has shuffled his deck of MPs, saying his new-look Labour caucus will be focused on jobs, health, and homes for the 2026 election. The Labour leader delivered his State of the Nation speech today - with a promise Labour won't just throw out policies because National introduced them. The reshuffle has led to a new 'economics team,' and …

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Simeon Brown announces major overhaul of health 15:24

4d ago15:24

15:24

In a speech Simeon Brown laid out his top five priorities for health, including reducing emergency department wait times, clearing a back log of elective surgeries and stabilising the governance of Health New Zealand; including reinstating a board. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.

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1200 keen anglers taking part in Northland's Snapper Bonanza 4:00

4d ago4:00

4:00

All this week 1200 keen anglers have been battling the elements on Ninety Mile Beach, hoping to win a share of more than $200,000 in prizes. They're taking part in the Snapper Bonanza, said to be the world's biggest surfcasting contest. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what makes the event so popular.…

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Rubber gardening gloves used to handle school lunches 9:33

4d ago9:33

9:33

A Bay of Plenty deputy principal says their school lunches are so hot when they arrive that staff have to wear rubber gardening gloves to handle them.

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Dr Levy's Reset Plan for Health NZ to still go on under new board 4:19

4d ago4:19

4:19

The announcement by the Health Minister was part of a raft of changes for the public health system. Alongside reinstating the board, Minister Simeon Brown slammed Health NZ for poor leadership - and outlined a plan to partner with the private sector. Ruth Hill reports.

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Super Rugby CEO called to address concerns of Fijian Drua team 4:58

4d ago4:58

4:58

Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley has been bailed up to address the concerns of the Fijian Drua team after travel and accommodation issues marred their recent away game against the Hurricanes. Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Fund manager ordered to compensate client 4:20

4d ago4:20

4:20

A fund manager has been ordered to compensate a client after the man's investment tanked and he lost almost three thousand dollars in a week. But the client also acted against financial advice. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Towns ordered to evacuate as Cyclone Alfred approaches 4:56

4d ago4:56

4:56

Millions of residents across the east coast are anxiously waiting for the arrival of Cyclone Alfred. It will be the first cyclone to hit the region in more than 50 years. The storm is expected to make landfall as a category two - with intense winds, rain and fears of major flooding. The ABC's Gavin Coote spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Auckland Council looking to convert golf course into wetland 7:13

4d ago7:13

7:13

Auckland Council is looking at converting a big chunk of Takapuna Golf course into a wetland to soak up future floodwaters. Wairau Valley was one of the hardest-hit areas during the 2023 floods with severe damage and loss of life. Stephen Dowd from Takapuna Golf Club spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Queensland residents wait as Cyclone Alfred progress slowing 6:41

5d ago6:41

6:41

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about how there's been an anxious wait for residents as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the Queensland and New South Wales coastline and a state premier giving his frank assessment of Vice-President JD Vance.

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Evening business for 6 March 2025 6:56

5d ago6:56

6:56

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Black Caps into Champions Trophy final 4:56

5d ago4:56

4:56

After scoring a record total in Lahore the Black Caps are into the Champions Trophy final with a record amount of prize money on the line. New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs this morning to progress to Sunday's final against India in Dubai. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Tongan family left broken as they fight deportation order 2:41

5d ago2:41

2:41

A Tongan family whose eldest son is seriously ill say they've been left broken as they fight an order for deportation. Tina and Tafuna Vea'ila were served a deportation order at the end of last month but whilst her husband has already been sent home, Tina remains in New Zealand with her two sons, one of whom is too sick to travel. The family's lawy…

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Bowel screening age to drop from 58 to 60 12:03

5d ago12:03

12:03

Sacrificing Peter to pay Paul, institutional racism, disappointing, light on detail. These are some of the reactions to Health Minister Simeon Brown's announcement that the bowel screening age in New Zealand will fall from 60 to 58. To pay for it, the government's using money that was previously slated to go towards dropping the screening age for M…

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Adrian Orr, Greg Foran resign, Phil Goff sacked in 24 hours 5:04

5d ago5:04

5:04

Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Lisa Owen about the resignations of Reserve Bank head Adrian Orr and Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran, as well as the sacking of UK High Commissioner Phil Goff.

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Winston Peters sacks Phil Goff over comments on Donald Trump 3:34

5d ago3:34

3:34

Phil Goff remaining as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has been labelled "untenable" by the Foreign Minister, after comments criticising Donald Trump. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

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Finance Minister insists Orr's resons for resigning are his own 3:28

5d ago3:28

3:28

The Finance Minister insists the Reserve Bank governor's reasons for resigning are his and his alone, as questions continue to be asked over exactly why Adrian Orr has gone. Mr Orr's immediate departure means he didn't host a major conference today, with the Deputy - now Acting - governor taking to the stage instead. Here's our political reporter G…

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Ardie Savea set to lineup against his old side for first time 3:42

5d ago3:42

3:42

The captain is bracing for a bruising battle against the Hurricanes in Albany on Saturday, the side he played 131 times for between 2013-2023. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Vintage car restored after being swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle 5:29

5d ago5:29

5:29

It's taken hundreds of hours, but a vintage car that was swamped in silt and water in Cyclone Gabrielle has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is back on the road. The 1934 Plymouth Coupe owned by Hawkes Bay pulp and paper mill Pan Pac was buried in up to two metres of flood water, along with other cars, machinery and equipment. Paul To…

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America stops sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine 5:12

5d ago5:12

5:12

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about how America has stopped sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine, the latest on the Trump administration and tariffs and a giant goldfish found in a Pennsylvannian lake.

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Kiwis spent 24 million hours on hold last year - report 6:42

5d ago6:42

6:42

A new customer service report has found New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024, or more than eleven hours each. The report's author is ServiceNow and its New Zealand manager Kate Tulp spoke to Lisa Owen.

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JD Vance accused of disrespecting British military forces 6:38

6d ago6:38

6:38

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about opposition politicians accusing US Vice President JD Vance of disrespecting British military forces in a recent interview and an autistic woman with a learning disability being wrongly kept in a UK mental hospital for 45 years. She also spoke about the UK reaction of Netflix releas…

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