Jesus Freaks: Vinyl to Digital is a weekly cast dedicated to current and past Contemporary Christian Music and the artists behind the music. Each week we'll interview a different artist about their career, faith and the stories behind the songs. Permission obtained for all music used.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on milk production increasing and milk prices decreasing in China
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Increased development of large-scale dairy farms and falling feed prices have driven China’s raw milk production up - and the official price down. The current price is 3.23RMB/kg liquid milk - the lowest in 12 years, according to new data. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of next week's unemployment data being released
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The latest unemployment figures are set to be released next week. Experts are predicting unemployment rates will go up - in order to slow down inflation. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 1 August 2024, Transpower CEO John Clarke fronts over the findings around that 'toppled' pylon - will there be compensation for locals? Police Association President Chris Cahill isn't happy about light sentences being handed down to meth dealers. Former Olympian Eric Murray discu…
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Paul Spain: tech commentator explains the latest Microsoft outage
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Microsoft is investigating the scope of the damage after users reported issues with Microsoft 365 and Outlook services this morning. Monitoring website Down Detector's had thousands of outage reports - with a number of organisations affected. Tech commentator Paul Spain says it was largely New Zealand that was impacted by this recent outage. "This …
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The Huddle: Should we be allowed to bring food into movie theatres?
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Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and Capital Director Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A new report by Independent Children's Monitor says the child protection system has not shifted enough since the death of Tauranga five-year-old Malachi Subecz - despite a 2022 revie…
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Rod Duke: Briscoe Group Managing Director on the company posting record half year profits
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Briscoe Group Limited has posted a near record net profit after tax of $84.2 million for the year ending January 28, 2024. The group, which runs both Briscoes and Rebel Sport, says profits have nearly reached the $88.4 million record set last year - despite a tough economic climate impacting the retail sector. Briscoe Group Managing Director Rod Du…
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Arrun Jones: Independent Children's Monitor CEO urges Government agencies to update child protection standards after new report
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Government agencies are being urged to get on with changes to child protections. A review in 2022 after Tauranga five-year-old Malachi Subecz was murdered recommended sweeping changes. The Independent Children's Monitor says they haven't happened, and children are no safer today than when Malachi died. Chief Executive Arrun Jones says these finding…
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Eric Murray: Former Olympian of New Zealand's odds of winning more medals tonight
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Four New Zealand rowing crews have the chance to supercharge the country's slow start in day six action at the Paris Olympics. Both double sculls duos and both coxless four combinations contest their respective finals from 9pm tonight. Former Olympic rower Eric Murray says Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors are likely to bring home a gold medal for wom…
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Chris Cahill: Police Association president calls for tougher penalties for high-level drug offenders
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The Police Union says judges let too many high-level drug offenders off easy. A meth bust in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne in 2021 ended with the arrests of 15 - but only five went to jail. Police Association president Chris Cahill says the problem is sentence discounts. He says one person who imported 4 kilos of meth got five different discounts. LISTE…
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John Clarke: Transpower acting CEO on the company's plan to support the Northland community after power outage
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Transpower says it's looking at what it can do for wider Northland after its fallen pylon caused a widespread power outage. An investigation has found contractor Omexom's team leader was distracted sandblasting, as unsupervised inexperienced workers removed the bolts from three legs at once. Residents can contact their retailer about compensation -…
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Green Party's handling of Julie Anne Genter
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The Green Party's discipline of Julie Anne Genter's come into question, compared with the departure of Darleen Tana and Elizabeth Kerekere last year. Genter's been forced to apologise to the House, after crossing the floor in May and yelling in the face of a National Minister. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper predicted Genter wouldn't …
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the two dead bodies found on a boat in Sydney
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Two people have been found dead on a boat in Sydney's north. The bodies of the man and the woman were discovered on Wednesday evening after authorities investigated a mooring at Tunks Park, Cammeray. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says investigations are still ongoing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Hayden Wilde winning silver at the Paris Olympics
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Hayden Wilde has earned a silver medal after getting overtaken by long-time British rival Alex Yee around 200 metres from the end of the men's Olympic triathlon. Compatriot Dylan McCullough produced a selfless effort to drag Wilde back into the race on the bike after he was more than a minute down on the swim. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpa…
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Dr Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ chair on the End of Life Choice Act undergoing a review
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A Ministry of Health review three years after euthanasia became legal might re-ignite debate. The Ministry is asking people to share their thoughts on the Act. It says 344 people had an assisted death in the year to March 31. General Practice NZ chair, Bryan Betty, says the Act is working as designed. But he says some groups and people still strong…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the vigil for the Southport stabbing victims being disrupted by protestors
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A vigil for the victims of this week's deadly stabbing in Southport was disrupted by protestors, resulting in destruction and injuries. Protesters, believed to be supporters of the far-right English Defence League, threw bricks at a local mosque, set vehicles on fire and threw bottles and bricks at police. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says unconfirm…
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Mike Blackburn: construction sector advisor on new home consents dropping to lowest level since 2019
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New home consents have fallen to the lowest point in five years. Stats NZ figures show fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June - a 24 percent fall annually. Consents for multi-unit homes, including townhouses, apartments, retirement village units and flats are down 28 percent. Construction sector advisor Mike Blackburn says t…
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Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management Analyst on Lamb Weston's profits dropping
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US-based frozen potato giant Lamb Weston's profits have been dropping, off the back of a rocky financial period for the company. This is off the back of the company's shares falling almost 50 percent over the course of 2024. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacks this downturn. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's new reforms to lending laws
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One expert has claimed there are upsides and downsides to the Government's changes to finance laws. From today, the Government is dropping prescriptive affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains whether these changes will make it easier on Kiwis looking to buy their fi…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday July 31, one expert joined Andrew Dickens to discuss the risks that come with the Government's moves to roll back the hurdles needed to get a loan. Former Health NZ chair Rob Campbell says hospitals are important - but it's essential to ensure preventative health services are pro…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Speaker Gerry Brownlee punishing ACT's Todd Stephens for refusing to remove a party lapel pin
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The ACT Party's had a stoush with the Speaker of the House - over a party lapel pin. During Question Time, ACT's Todd Stephens was denied his question after refusing to remove the pin, under Parliament rules forbidding party logos. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls weighs in on the 'pin-gate' controversy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…
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The Huddle: Is the Seine safe for the athletes?
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Tonight on The Huddle, Media Insider's Shayne Currie and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New developments in the Polkinghorne murder trial, with the case featuring testimony around an orange rope found in the Remuera home where the incident happened. What do we …
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Josh Tan: Export NZ executive director on Red Sea tensions driving up costs for Kiwi exporters
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The costs of sending Kiwi exports overseas has risen significantly amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea. A report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April - but they remain below the peak reached during the Covid pandemic. Export NZ executive director Josh Tan says this is an …
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Lavina Good: Olympic commentator ahead of the much-anticipated men's triathlon event
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The men's triathlon is finally set to begin, after safety concerns stopped the athletes in their tracks. Hayden Wilde and Dylan McCullough are poised to compete in the men's event tonight after it was postponed yesterday due to water pollution. Olympic commentator Lavina Good says technicians have tested the water in the Seine and assured the athle…
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Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on the intensive search of Phillip Polkinghorne's home during murder trial
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Day three of Phillip Polkinghorne's murder trial has featured testimony around an orange rope and investigations after the death. Polkinghorne is accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021 with debate in court today about a rope found on scene. The Crown claims the rope hadn't enough tension for Hanna to use it take her life, but the defen…
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Robert Patman: Otago University professor on the risks that come with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's death
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An international relations professor believes the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh brings considerable risks to Israel. Hamas has released a statement, saying the 62-year-old was killed in an Israeli 'raid' on his home in Tehran. Iranian analysts have immediately blamed Israel for the attack, but Israel is yet to officially comment. Otago Unive…
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Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ chair on the Government's changes to reduce cost blow-outs in the health system
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A former chair of Health New Zealand says health crisis solutions won't be found in hospitals. The health agency's appointed four deputy chief executives to be accountable for regional hospital services and budgets. The Government last week appointed a Commissioner to take over its board, citing cost blow-outs. Former chair Rob Campbell says hospit…
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Andrew Dickens: First home buyers want choice - and townhouses
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From today, strict loan affordability regulations are gone from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act, henceforth known as the CCCFA. This ends the bizarre inquisitions into your personal life the banks indulged in before denying you a loan. This is good news for first home buyers, obviously, but the people most affected were those trying t…
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Secret Service acting head being grilled in a hearing over security failures during Trump shooting
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The acting head of the Secret Service was grilled in a lengthy hearing about the security failures that led to Donald Trump getting wounded during the infamous Pennsylvania rally. At a lengthy US Senate hearing, Ronald Rowe outlined the ongoing investigation into the incident, including the lapses that led to the shooting. US correspondent Dan Mitc…
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Sasha Lockley: Money Sweetspot co-founder and CEO on the Government's changes to the Responsible Lending Code
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There's growing concerns from expert as the Government rolls back some restrictions needed to take out a loan. From today, The Government has removed affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and updated the Responsible Lending Code. Money Sweetspot co-founder and CEO Sasha Lockley says relaxing these requirements…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Portia Woodman-Wickliffe retiring from international rugby after Olympic triumph
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After 12 years of playing international rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is craving normality. The 33-year-old Black Ferns sevens star is retiring from the international game with two Olympics golds and a silver following her latest Paris triumph. Woodman-Wickliffe scored more than a try a game in almost 250 sevens appearances for New Zealand - but …
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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on the fatal stabbing attack on two children in Southport
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Two children have been killed and nine others injured after a deadly stabbing attack in Southport, north of Liverpool. Six young victims have been left in critical condition and police have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the King and …
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of the Government's tax cuts coming into force
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The Government's highly-anticipated tax cuts are set to kick in from tomorrow. Despite initial concerns about inflation, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hopeful these cuts won't have an impact. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains whether or not these changes will bring inflation back up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the death of David Anderson
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Long-serving agri-business journalist David Anderson died aged 57 in Timaru on Friday. Due to illness, Anderson had stepped down as managing editor with Rural News in April. The Country's Jamie Mackay pays tribute to him here today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Sam Dean: NIWA climate scientist on Air New Zealand ditching their 2030 climate targets
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Air New Zealand is ditching its carbon intensity reduction targets and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative. It planned to cut carbon intensity 28.9 percent by 2030 - but blamed a lack of fuel-efficient planes and the costs of alternative fuel for this shift in priorities. NIWA climate scientist Sam Dean says Air New Zealand did…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 July 2024, court reporter Chelsea Daniels recaps what Philip Polkinghorne told police about what happened the night before his wife died. The triathlon at the Olympics has been postponed just hours before it was due to start because of bad water quality. Gold medal favourite Ha…
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Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on the Government setting $216 million aside to fund tobacco product tax cuts
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The Associate Health Minister says the $216 million set aside to fund tax cuts for tobacco products is unlikely to end up costing that much. The Government has implemented a 50 percent cut to the excise tax on heated tobacco products - which are viewed as an alternative to vaping and traditional cigarettes. Minister Casey Costello says the modellin…
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Chris Penk: Land Information Minister on the new Southland-based satellite tech that could reduce disrupted flights
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There's hopes new flight technology will give aviation a needed boost. Two new satellite dishes now operating in Invercargill will collect data used to improve GPS accuracy. It will let pilots land planes in weather conditions currently deemed too dangerous for some flights. Land Information Minister Chris Penk says the days of waiting around for f…
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Craig Kirkwood: Hayden Wilde's coach on the men's Olympic triathlon being postponed after the Seine failed pollution tests
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Hayden Wilde's coach is hoping for a better forecast tomorrow after a postponement stopped him in his tracks. The men's triathlon event, originally scheduled for 6pm tonight, has been delayed to 8.45pm tomorrow due to the Seine failing water quality tests this afternoon. Craig Kirkwood won't deny this is frustrating - but he was prepared for this. …
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Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on Phillip Polkinghorne's demeanour when Pauline Hanna was found dead
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Auckland's High Court has heard from those first on scene - where Pauline Hanna was found dead. Auckland eye surgeon Phillip Polkinghorne is accused of killing Hanna at their Remuera home in 2021. The defence says she took her own life. ZB reporter Chelsea Daniels is attending the trial. She says the court's heard about Polkinghorne's immediate rea…
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The Huddle: Is New Zealand's lack of Olympic medals concerning?
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Film Commission has copped some backlash after they spent over $16,000 on four events amid proposed budget cuts. Is this outrage justified? Are we concerned about New Zealand's lack of meda…
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Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the Film Commission spending over $16,400 on celebrations
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The Film Commission is facing heavy scrutiny for its celebratory spending. It's been revealed it spent close to $17,000 on four parties last year - welcoming and farewelling incoming and departing chief executives. Jordan Williams from the the Taxpayer's Union says anyone trying to do that in the private sector would be marched down the road. He sa…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Trade Minister Todd McClay apologizing to Ricardo Menendez-March for comment labelled 'racist'
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An apology's been made in the House, over a comment labelled 'racist' and unacceptable. Green MP Ricardo Menendez-March, who is originally from Mexico, was speaking to a question on boot camps when Trade Minister Todd McClay interjected. Menendez-March says McClay told him 'you're not in Mexico now, we don't do things like that here', and Speaker G…
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Barnaby Joyce facing backlash over 'bullet' comment at protest
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There's growing calls to sack Barnaby Joyce following some colourful comments he made at a recent protest. Joyce told protesters attending an anti-wind farm rally to 'get ready to load that magazine' and vote out Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely Joyce will be fired over these comments. LISTEN …
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Olympic men's triathlon being postponed due to pollution levels in the Seine
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Pollution levels in the Seine have forced the Olympic organisers to postpone men's triathlon. The event was set for 6pm this evening - and has been pushed back to 8:45pm tomorrow night, straight after the women's event. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains how this delay will impact the Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Dr Ang Jury: Women's Refuge CEO on police investigating fewer family harm cases
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The Chief Executive of Women's Refuge says police haven't yet implemented a policy to withdraw from family harm callouts. Police did 3000 fewer police investigations of family harm last month, compared to December 2023. Dr Ang Jury says it's not entirely accurate to compare these two months, as December is often high-volume. But she says she has be…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the renewed concerns surrounding the Seine's water quality during the Paris Olympics
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There's a fresh wave of concerns about the water quality in the Seine for the Paris Olympics. A training session for the Olympic triathlon event has been cancelled due to unsafe levels of pollution, with heavy rain from the opening ceremony reviving recent fears. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says tests have confirmed the water is not up to scratch f…
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Alex Cassels: property developer launches bid to repurpose Auckland commercial buildings into housing
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One Wellington property developer is calling on the Reserve Bank to make it easier to repurpose vacant commercial buildings. Alex Cassels has set up several new apartment buildings in Wellington - and is looking to expand to Auckland. He explained how this scheme would alleviate the housing crisis and provide affordable rents. LISTEN ABOVE See omny…
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates
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New inflation data out of the US has experts speculating potential rate cuts in the coming months. The Federal Reserve is set to meet on Thursday - and it's likely they'll offer an update about when rate cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 July 2024, a successful eye surgeon has been accused of strangling his wife and making it look like suicide. Chelsea Daniels reports from the first day of the Polkinghorne trial. Tax cuts are finally coming to your bank account this week. The Finance Minister says you might just…
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The Huddle: How excited are we for tax cuts?
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Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Greens have raised a few eyebrows over their decision to give Darleen Tana 21 days to resign from Parliament before they vote to invoke the waka-jumping legislation. Do they need…
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