Best New Zealand Public Party Podcasts (2024)

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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on Boeing's Starliner capsule's launch 3:30

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Third time’s a charm for Boeing as its first manned ship takes off to space. Previous launch attempts had been called off due to system and machinery failures. Two veteran NASA astronauts are riding aboard the Starliner capsule, on a journey to the International Space Station. US correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking that it's a much-nee…

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Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood NZ CEO on the Ministry of Regulation review on the sector 3:43

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The Early Childhood Sector is welcoming the Ministry of Regulation review. Regulation Minister David Seymour's saying affordability, access, and regulation will be tackled in the review. In six months, a report will be sent back with recommendations for Cabinet on rules that could be removed or changed. Early Childhood New Zealand Chief Executive K…

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Peter Dunne: Political Commentator says the allegations against Te Pāti Māori need to be handled carefully 3:51

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The allegations against Te Pāti Māori need to be handled with sensitivity. It's been alleged information collected at Auckland's Manurewa Marae was used to help the party's election campaign, something Te Pāti Māori denies. Stats NZ has appointed an investigator, Police have received a complaint, and the Privacy Commissioner's considering what to d…

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Leanne Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the proposed changes to the Holidays Act 3:33

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There's hopes the holiday law changes will benefit Kiwi businesses. The Government's drafting legislation and will put it out for consultation in September. It includes proposing moving annual leave from an entitlement system to an accrual system and linking sick leave to hours worked. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking that th…

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Adam Blair: Former Warrior on Christchurch Council being urged to back the bid for a South Island NRL team 3:49

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The Christchurch Council is being urged to back the bid for a South Island NRL team. It’s said the team could bring in $50 million in revenue for the city each year. The call’s come from South Island NRL Bid ltd, led by Canterbury Rugby League Chairman Tony Kidd, and is a rival bid to David Moffett’s South Island Kea. Adam Blair, former Warriors pl…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the newly revealed details of abandoned Baby Elsa 3:29

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UK police are still unable to find the parents they say abandoned three babies across East London across seven years. DNA testing shows newborn Baby Elsa —found in a park earlier this year— is the sibling of two others found similarly in 2017 and 2019. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that a judge has made allowances because of the cas…

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Shaun Robinson: Mental Health Foundation CEO on the dropping rate of people accessing specialist services 3:13

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More people are getting mental health support in primary care, but not as many are accessing specialist services. A Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report shows more people are receiving community-based care. But access to specialist services dropped from 3.8% of people in 2018 and 19 to 3.4% in 2022 and 23. Mental Health Foundation Chief Ex…

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Budget 2024 w The Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez-March: June 5, 2024

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Last Thursday, the coalition government revealed its annual budget for 2024. While the announcement highlighted the government's efforts to lower income tax and expenditure, the budget came under fire from many for what they say were cuts that would put our public services under even greater pressure, and created disappointing outcomes for Maori an…

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Military Allocation in the 2024 Budget w/ Coordinator of Peace Movement Aotearoa, Edwina Hughes: 5th June, 2024

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In the Government’s 2024 Budget, over FIVE BILLION dollars has been allocated to military spending. Despite this being a slight decrease from the actual number spent on the military over the past few years, this still equates to over ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN MILLION per week. Producer Joel spoke to Coordinator of Peace Movement Aotearoa, Edwina Hughe…

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Cuts to Public Services and Social Support in the 2024 Budget w/ Coordinator of Auckland Action Against Poverty, Brooke Stanley: 5 June, 2024

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The Government’s 2024 Budget has proposed cuts to areas in public services and social support. Such cuts include: removing half price public transport, removing $5 universal prescription fees, removing the treaty clause in the Oranga Tamariki law, and changes to the public housing system. Producer Joel spoke to Coordinator of Auckland Action Agains…

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The Wire w/ Oto: June 5, 2024

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For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March about the recent Budget 2024 announcement, specifically regarding the areas concerning the Environment, tax and Te Tiriti o Waitangi For this week’s Get Action! Oto also spoke to President of the Criminological Society at Otago University Clara Donne about a petition …

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Budget Battles and Global Affairs | GUESTS: Maria Slade & Matthew McCarten 55:14

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Unfortunately, I'm sick so you get to be hosted by Damien 'all tax is theft' Grant! Joining him tonight: Maria Slade - Senior Journalist at the National Business Review Matthew McCart…

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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Reporter on the Super Rugby matchups, T20 World Cup 4:31

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The T20 World Cup is coming up soon, and New Zealand has been put out in the back paddock with no games in the United States. The Super Rugby quarterfinals have been set after a tense weekend of matches. The Blues are on top of the board, and the final looks to be between them, the Hurricanes, or the Chiefs. Andrew Alderson wrapped the long weekend…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the large boy racer event in Levin over the weekend 4:00

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Police Minister Mark Mitchell says there’s been a drop in respect for police over the past six to seven years and they have become “punching bags” - and he wants to fix it. Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about a large boy racer event in Levin on the weekend - in which two police officers were hurt - Mitchell said police had been overwhelmed…

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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on Christopher Luxon's visits to Fiji and Nuie 3:26

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The Prime Minister will be doing what he can to steer clear of Fiji's domestic political issues while there. Christopher Luxon's visiting Fiji and Niue this week, his first visit to the region as PM. The Fiji trip will have a significant trade and economic focus and includes a meeting with the country's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Otago Univers…

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Budget 2024 funding cuts to the environmental sector and March for Nature w/ Executive Director of Greenpeace Aotearoa, Dr Russel Norman: 4th June, 2024.

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The Budget 2024 includes cuts to funding for the environmental sector such as the Department of Conservation, the Ministry for the Environment, Environmental Legal Aid, and the Climate Change Commission. Greenpeace Aotearoa has said these cuts provide more reason to join the March for Nature on this Saturday the 8th of June. Producer Sofia Roger Wi…

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Budget 2024 and te Tiriti o Waitangi w/ Tatau-Urutahi shared leader at Te Kāhui Tika Tangata, the Human Rights Commission, Julia Whaipooti: 4th June, 2024.

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The Budget 2024 has a notable lack of funding for Māori development and cuts to Māori housing. In response, Te Kāhui Tangata, the Human Rights Commission, has urged the government to commit to te Tiriti o Waitangi. Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to Tatau-Urutahi, shared leader at the Commission, Julia Whaipooti, about whether the Budget uphold…

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The Wire w/ Castor: 4th June, 2024.

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For Dear Science this week, Doctor Cushla McGoverin about microbes in the baths of Bath, genetically isolated trout, and the James Webb Space Telescope. Wire host Castor spoke to the National Party’s Tom Rutherford about the first home buyers bonus and last week's budget announcements. Producer Sofia spoke to Executive Director of Greenpeace Aotear…

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First home buyers grant and budget announcements w/ The National Party’s Tom Rutherford: 4th June, 2024.

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Last week the government released its budget, announcing cuts and new funding across sectors. Particularly notable were the tax cuts, promised during the campaign last year to support lower and middle-income families. The government’s calculator indicates that many will not receive a significant amount of money from these cuts, with those on high i…

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the 2024 Budget of 'Broken Promises' 3:13

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The Finance Minister is defending the time it's going to take to get the Government's books back in the black. Nicola Willis says a surplus is expected in 2027-28. Labour's Finance Spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, told Mike Hosking that Willis isn't delivering the direction she promised. She said that they’re borrowing way more than Labour would’ve a…

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Rachel Hart: Cancer Society CEO on the Budget failing to follow through on funding cancer drugs 3:00

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The Cancer Society says some patients won't have a year to wait for National to make good on their promise. Over the next four years the government is spending $6.5 billion to boost hospital and primary care. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's disappointed it couldn't include funding for 13 new cancer drugs, despite promising it pre-election…

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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator on Proposal Two being passed at the NZ Rugby vote 4:00

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A civil war has been sparked after a vote at NZ Rugby’s headquarters saw Proposal Two passed. It passed with a majority, 69 votes for and 21 against. New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association CEO Rob Nichols claims the game could now be in an even worse position than before. He said that Proposal One, which adopted more of the recommendations from the…

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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator on today's vote for New Zealand Rugby's governance structure 3:21

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Today sees a crucial vote take place for New Zealand Rugby. A Special General Meeting is taking place, in which the union will vote on the new governance structure. The proposed changes follow the review last year that found the current model not fit for purpose. ZB’s Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking that he doesn’t think they’ll r…

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Deborah Hart: Consumer Advocacy Council Chair on the potential problems with increasing power bills 3:50

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There are concerns that another rise in power bills could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. The Commerce Commission is proposing increased revenue limits for Transpower and 16 local lines companies to help cover rising demands of the national grid. Electric bills would increase by an average $15 a month from April and $5 a month over the f…

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Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on what can be expected regarding tax cuts in today's Budget 4:28

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis will unveil the final shape of the tax cuts promised to New Zealanders in the Budget today as well as how the Government will pay for them. The contents of the Budget will be revealed by Willis in Parliament at 2pm. Deloitte Tax Partner Robyn Walker says there won't be any major tax shocks in today's Budget. She told …

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the jurors retiring to deliberate in Donald Trump's hush money trial 2:42

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Donald Trump's hush money trial is nearing its end, with jurors retiring to deliberate. The former US president is facing 34 felony charges of falsifying business records relating to a hush money payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's a win-win situation for Trump. He told Mike Hosking that…

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Mental Health Funding w Dr. Hiran Thabrew - May 30, 2024

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Last week the government announced a $24 million funding commitment to I Am Hope, the foundation behind Mike King’s Gumboot Friday initiative. The $6million annual allocation is set to fund two counselling sessions for those ages 5-25 years old. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Senior Lecturer in Psychological Medicine, Dr. Hiran Thabrew, on differin…

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The Wire w/ Castor: 30th May, 2024.

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This week the Thursday Wire's usual host Caeden was away, so Tuesday Wire host Castor filled in. For City Counselling this week, Castor spoke to Shane Henderson about the draft regional land transport plan for Auckland and the council’s hopes for budget announcements later today. Producer Jasmine spoke with Dr. Hiran Thabrew about mental health fun…

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Kim Mundy: ASB Senior Economist on the sentiment towards the future of house prices 2:54

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Interest rate sentiment might have turned, but people are uncertain about the future of house prices and whether it's a good time to buy. A new ASB survey's found more people expect interest rates to fall rather than lift in the coming year. Senior Economist Kim Mundy says uncertainty is still high, and the economic outlook isn't very strong. She s…

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on Pope Francis apologising after reportedly using a gay slur during a closed-door meeting 3:08

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Pope Francis has apologised after he was quoted using a derogatory term about gay men. It's alleged the Pope made the remark during a closed-door meeting with bishops in Rome last week. They were reportedly discussing whether gay men should be admitted to Catholic seminaries, where priests are trained. Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosk…

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David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on students attending the Toitu Te Tiriti protests 4:25

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David Seymour is urging students to stay in school tomorrow and not join protests across the country. Toitu Te Tiriti is urging Māori to strike countrywide across the New Zealand on Budget Day as a demonstration against a Government assault on Tangata Whenua and Te Tiriti. Multiple hikoi are planned, including rolling road blockages in Auckland and…

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Andrew Holden: News Publishers Association spokesperson on the possibility of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill going through 5:02

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The News Publishers Association remains optimistic the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill will go through. A Select Committee's recommended the bill not be passed in its current form. The bill would force social media giants to pay for using news media. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says they've not made a decision and it's still …

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Nicola Willis, Underfunding Public Services and This Weeks Budget Predictions | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton & Brad Olsen 55:55

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant, libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Hooton, NZ Herald columnist. Brad Olsen, New Zealand economics commentator. Issues: Nicola …

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Barry Sheridan: CEO and Owner of NPD Fuel on the choice to take full ownership of the company 4:14

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Nelson-based fuel company NPD has remained 100% Kiwi owned. The company left the hands of the founding family, selling a majority of the shares. One Kiwi in particular now owns the company, current CEO and longtime employee, Barry Sheridan. Sheridan told Mike Hosking that their goal is to bring the most competitive fuel prices they can as they expa…

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Jon Reeves: Public Transport Users Association Spokesperson on the issues with trains 3:16

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A public transport advocate believes we're paying the price for a lack of investment in trains. Only 22.5% of Wairarapa trains arrived within five minutes of being on schedule in April. It's a slight improvement from February, which had only around 5% of trains within target. Jon Reeves from the Public Transport Users Association told Mike Hosking …

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Kate Gregory: Cancer Society Co-Director on the report of a shortage in public sector radiation oncology services 3:30

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A struggle to staff the country's radiation oncology services is turning more cancer patients to private care. RNZ is reporting that a service caring for patients in five regions across the North Island is not allowed to recruit the staff it needs, despite recommendations from Te Whatu Ora. Cancer Society Co-Director Kate Gregory told Mike Hosking …

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Andrew Alderson: Charles Leclerc wins home race at Monaco, first lap crash takes out three other cars 5:10

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- Charles Leclerc’s first win since July 2022 - Max Verstappen started and finished the race sixth for Red Bull - Early crash took out Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won the restarted Monaco Grand Prix from pole position today for his first Formula 1 victory in nearly two years. Leclerc was on pole …

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Pre-budget: Govt reveals 'more investment' for more teachers 3:21

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The secondary teachers union says the Government's pre-Budget teacher recruitment announcement is a good start but it needs to ramp up. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced a 53-million dollar package to train and recruit 1500 teachers over four years. It includes establishing 1200 places for aspiring teachers to learn on the job. PPTA Pre…

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Rishi Sunak to bring back UK national service if re-elected 3:36

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The UK Prime Minister has made a big pre-election promise - ahead of July's general election. The Conservative party wants to bring back 12 months of national mandatory military service. Eighteen year olds could choose between a fulltime military placement or one weekend a month of community service. Rishi Sunak's party has not stated the planned p…

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Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: "Hard to know how damaging" this will be 3:53

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This week marks the conclusion to the Donald Trump Hush Money Trial in New York. The first criminal trial of former President Donald J Trump will have its closing arguments on Tuesday before Jurors have to decide to convict him. Mr Trump is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Anthony …

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Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association on the state of the Economy and Nicola Willis' pre-Budget speech 3:06

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The state of New Zealand’s economy is a disappointment. In a pre-Budget speech to the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed the Government had found savings to pay for tax cuts. However, she warned that the books are still in a structural deficit, with spending outpacing tax revenue. EMA CEO Brett O’Riley…

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the campaigning ahead of the July general election 3:50

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have hit the ground running in the UK. The leaders of the Conservative and Labour parties, respectively, are out and about ahead of the July 4 election. But Newstalk ZB UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking that it hasn't been a smooth start for the Conservative leader. He says Sunak had an embarrassing fa…

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Mark Barrow: Auckland University Dean of Technology on the number of new primary teachers who failed high-school subjects 4:39

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It’s little surprise a large number of Kiwi teachers didn't pass some high-school subjects. New research has found a quarter of new primary school teachers failed maths and more than half failed science at NCEA Level One. More than half who pursued Level Two maths also failed. The Teaching Council's calling for more investment and widespread change…

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Josie Vidal: Straterra CEO on the achievability of Shane Jones' mining proposal 3:45

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A mining lobby group thinks the Resources Minister's decade-long vision for mining is achievable. Shane Jones has announced a draft strategy which would see a critical minerals list for New Zealand produced, and a detailed stock-take made of the country's known mineral potential. He wants to double export values in 10 years, from one billion to two…

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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the brutal tornados and storms hitting the American Midwest 2:44

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Major tornados hit Iowa, leaving towns devastated and people injured or dead. Greenfield was struck by the deadliest tornado of the storm, leaving homes and businesses destroyed, and while police confirmed fatalities at a news briefing, they were unable to say how many. The town’s hospital was among the buildings damaged, forcing the injured to fin…

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Malcolm Knight: Mortgage Advisor and Director of Advice Knight on the OCR announcement and the financial hardship Kiwis are experiencing 3:49

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The Reserve Bank had a few surprises in its monetary policy update yesterday. While the OCR remaining at 5.5% was expected, Governer Adrian Orr’s signal that the cash rate may remain “restrictive” for longer, was not. Domestic inflation is proving more stubborn than expected, and the Bank is also considering hiking rates if it must. Malcolm Knight,…

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Geoffrey Miller: International Relations Expert on Emmanuel Macron's imminent arrival in New Caledonia 3:42

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French President Emmanuel Macron's imminent arrival in New Caledonia is being viewed as a show of defiance. Six have died in the unrest sparked by government electoral reforms. A further 49 New Zealanders have been rescued from Noumea following the initial 50 people evacuated on Tuesday night. They arrived in Auckland early this morning aboard a De…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the likelihood of the OCR changing and interest rate cuts 3:53

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The OCR is expected to remain steady. It’s expected to remain unchanged at 5.5% when the bank releases its quarterly Monetary Policy Statement this afternoon. It's signalled a rate cut may not come for another year. Infometrics' Brad Olsen says the central bank is having to focus on inflation, over other negative economic indicators like rising une…

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Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players' Association CEO on the potential split from NZ Rugby over the governance change 5:32

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New Zealand’s rugby provinces have been warned by the professional players to brace for a civil war if they vote to approve their own governance change proposal at next week’s special general meeting. In an explosive move that shows how distressed the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) is with the current governance system and the possi…

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Brigitte Morten: Former National Ministerial Advisor on David MacLeod's donation blunder and Darleen Tana being referred to the Electoral Commission 3:28

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Electoral paperwork is landing two MPs in hot water. The Greens have referred suspended MP Darleen Tana to the Electoral Commission for failing to put a promoter statement on a magazine advertorial. The party itself is investigating what she knew about allegations of migrant exploitation relating to her husband's business. At the same time, Nationa…

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