Best Randi Barry Podcasts (2024)

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Full Show Podcast: 08 November 2024 1:41:15

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 8 November 2024, Auckland public transport users are set to be hit with huge disruptions as KiwiRail is shutting the entire train network for almost 100 days over the course of the next year.Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the work has to be done. Will Kiwis care if our Govern…

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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on leaders discussing impact of US election at summit in Hungary 4:49

14h ago4:49

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European leaders are meeting in Hungary for the European Political Community Summit – with the US election likely top of the agenda. Among the impacts of the election include Donald Trump’s lack of keenness to Europe, and talks of tariffs. But UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis-Allan the biggest concern is what he’ll do with donati…

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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on Asia bracing for US import tariffs after Trump victory 7:00

13h ago7:00

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Asia is bracing for tariffs from Donald Trump’s election victory. The President-elect is proposing adding up to 20 percent on import tariffs, but is also vowing to impose 60 percent on Chinese imports. But Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis-Allan Asia has been preparing for this for a couple of years now. He says some e…

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical analyst on how New Zealanders will feel about getting cosy with the Trump administration again 5:58

15h ago5:58

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Questions over how New Zealanders will be feeling when the Government starts getting cosy with US Presidential-elect Donald Trump. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark suggested on the radio this morning that it might want to rethink its moves to get closer to the US. She believes it wouldn’t be a popular thing to do to be seen to be strategically rea…

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Sports Huddle: All Blacks vs Ireland, F1 drivers swearing, Southern Orcas 12:50

14h ago12:50

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Sports journalists Lavina Good and Nikki Styris joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. The All Blacks are set to take on Ireland in Dublin in a rematch of last year’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal – but will be without Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett due to injury. Formula 1 drivers have lambasted the FIA over its clampdown on swear…

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Valen Iricbar: Buenos Aires Herald editor on three people charged in connection with death of One Direction star Liam Payne 3:29

13h ago3:29

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More details are coming to light around the death of ex-One Direction singer, Liam Payne. The 31-year-old died last month in a fall from the balcony of a hotel in Argentina. Three people have been charged in connection with his death – one with abandoning Payne in a vulnerable state before he died – the others with supplying him with drugs. Buenos …

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Simeon Brown: Transport Minister says there's no more room for delays ahead of 13-month long Auckland rail network repairs 3:27

13h ago3:27

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The Transport Minister says KiwiRail will be held accountable for any delays in fixing Auckland's rail network. The rail operator's being given $200 million in government funding to carry out the repairs – needed before the City Rail Link opens. There'll be 96 days of full network closures and 24 days of partial - from Christmas to January 2026. Si…

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Ant Strachan: Former All Black previews All Blacks clash against Ireland in Dublin 2:37

2h ago2:37

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The Irish have a chance for revenge against the All Blacks for last year’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. The All Blacks will go to Dublin missing Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor through injury, while Ethan de Groot has been omitted for failing to meet team standards. Ireland will also be looking to get one over Rieko Ioane, after the midfielder go…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political commentator on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon being open to social media ban 6:32

2h ago6:32

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The Prime Minister says he's open to following Australia's lead in looking into banning social media for children. Law-makers across the Tasman will legislate a blanket a ban on social media for children under 16 – including the likes of TikTok, Facebook and X. Christopher Luxon says there's merit to the plan, especially given the incidence of cybe…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's new chief of staff 4:33

15h ago4:33

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US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed veteran political advisor Susie Wiles as chief of staff for his return to the White House. The 67-year-old becomes the first woman appointed to the role, having been playing an active role behind the scenes in Republican politics. Wiles entered Trump's orbit in 2016 when she ran his campaign operations …

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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host previews All Blacks vs Ireland in Dublin 4:05

16h ago4:05

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The All Blacks are getting ready for their biggest test of their end-of-year tour against Ireland. The All Blacks will be without Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor in Dublin, in a rematch of last year’s quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Formula 1 drivers have hit out at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over controversies about swearing in press conferences…

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Heather McCrae: Diocesan School for Girls principal on complaints over NCEA Level 2 maths and biology exams 6:30

16h ago6:30

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NCEA exams have been running for one week and already there have been complaints over being too hard. Teachers at Auckland’s Diocesan School for Girls have written to NZQA complaining about the Level 2 maths and biology papers. Its head of maths says the writer of the algebra paper was trying to be creative and was a ‘little too far removed from th…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We should consider following Australia in a social media ban 3:05

17h ago3:05

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I reckon we might want to consider doing what Australia's planning to do and banning the kids from using social media until they’re 16. Now at the moment, we don’t have a huge amount of detail on what's being proposed, but we do know that the Australians are planning to put in the highest age limit in the world. And then put the onus on social medi…

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EE Football Legend Trent Brown from James H. Brown injury Lawyers (11/7/24) 26:22

15m ago26:22

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EE Football Legend Trent Brown from James H. Brown injury Lawyers (11/7/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Kirt Hill and Jason Laliberte (11/7/24) 24:03

25m ago24:03

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Hear from the G.M. of the Edmonton Oil Kings, Kirt Hill, before Jason Laliberte swings by to tell you about two new NewWest Travel excursions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Ron MacLean from NHL Hockey on Rogers (11/7/24) 23:38

33m ago23:38

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Bob and Ron discuss Edmonton's recent performances in one of their weekly hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (11/7/24) 23:53

6h ago23:53

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Reaction to Edmonton's loss to Vegas and a question about what kind of defenceman the Oilers should be targeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer being expected to meet with Donald Trump 4:51

1d ago4:51

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sent his congratulations to Donald Trump - and the pair will be looking to meet soon. After a close race, Trump beat out Harris for the US presidency, and Starmer is hopeful he and Trump can maintain the strong relationship between both regions. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the pair first met in New York i…

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the reaction from global markets after Donald Trump won 5:02

1d ago5:02

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The US dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump swept through the battleground states and won the presidency. Despite the race starting off too close to call, markets picked up after Trump was determined the winner of the election. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what happens next. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers firing back at Westpac over emissions targets 3:52

1d ago3:52

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Federated Farmers have voiced their disapproval with Westpac over their emissions targets for New Zealand producers. The bank's new climate targets will require Kiwi farmers to get their climate targets down to 0.75 tons of carbon per ton of milk - while Australian farmers need to get emissions down to 0.85 tons of carbon. The Country's Jamie Macka…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impacts of Donald Trump's presidency 3:28

1d ago3:28

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Donald Trump is set to return to the White House - leaving economists everywhere to wonder what comes next. Trump won't take office until next January, but his proposed policies regarding business, trade and tariffs have people guessing. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains it could be an interesting four years. LISTEN ABOVE See om…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on how Donald Trump's presidency will impact the Australian economy 5:00

1d ago5:00

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Over in Australia, experts are wondering about the implications that come with a second Trump presidency. Donald Trump has won the US election after securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes he needed to win. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says there's concerns about his trade policy - and people are hoping he'll roll back the tariff…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2024 1:40:20

1d ago1:40:20

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 7 November 2024, Donald Trump's the new US president-elect, so what does this mean for NZ trade and world peace? A fascinating insight from Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Democrats are waking up with a bad hangover - Barack Obama's former speechwriter David Litt hazards…

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The Huddle: What do we think of the US election results? 9:55

1d ago9:55

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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump is going to be the next President of the United States. What do we make of it - is it the worst news ever or are people overreacting? Will the Democrats understand why th…

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Rob Fyfe: Recorp chair on the start-up opening its new aluminium facility 6:28

1d ago6:28

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Kiwi start-up Recorp, backed up by some of New Zealand's biggest names in business, has opened up its new aluminium facility. The company is promising to be the most innovative can producer in New Zealand - and a direct threat to Australian competitors. Chair Rob Fyfe says it's a huge relief to get the company up and running. "I've been going for t…

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Randy Zelin: Cornell University law professor on what will happen to Donald Trump's criminal charges 3:40

1d ago3:40

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Donald Trump is set to return to the White House - but the question remains over what will happen to his dozens of criminal charges. The former President will be the first person to take up the role while several criminal cases against him are pending. Cornell University law professor Randy Zelin says all criminal charges against Trump are likely t…

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Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive on the backlash to ACT's Treaty Principles Bill being introduced 3:51

1d ago3:51

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There was controversy in Parliament today, following the introduction of ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. If adopted, it would set out the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in law and require them to be used when interpreting legislation. It faced tough questioning from Te Pati Maori, who made several attempts to have it withdrawn. Ngati Toa Iwi ch…

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Winston Peters: Foreign Affairs Minister on what Donald Trump's trade agenda means for New Zealand 5:53

1d ago5:53

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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves worrying about Donald Trump's trade agenda. Trump has soared to victory in the US, nailing a historic second presidential term. He campaigned on introducing up to 20 percent tariffs on global imports - and 60 percent on Chinese imports. Peters says we have a strong cas…

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The COVID Pandemic Vanishing of Pepita Redhair 30:56

4h ago30:56

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Every morning, Anita Redhair receives a "good morning" text from her 27-year-old daughter, Pepita. On the morning of March 25, 2020, Anita waited for her usual text, but it never came. She wondered if her daughter was busy with school, work, her hobby of skateboarding, or spending time with her boyfriend Nick. She soon reached out to Nick, and he c…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Treaty Principles Bill legislation sparking protests and tension in Parliament 6:00

1d ago6:00

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David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill has been introduced to Parliament today, sparking protests outside the Beehive. The Bill was introduced a full 11 days earlier than expected - and it proposed re-writing and codifying the key principals of the Treaty of Waitangi. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Seymour has launched an online…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ethan de Groot being passed over for the All Blacks v Ireland clash 4:27

1d ago4:27

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An available-again Ethan de Groot has been unable to break into the All Blacks 23 for Saturday's test against Ireland. The loosehead specialist has been left out, despite having served his penance for failing to meet team standards last week. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what went wrong. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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David Litt: Former speechwriter for Barack Obama on the next steps for the Democrats after losing the US election 4:18

1d ago4:18

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There's uncertainty among the Democrats as Donald Trump prepares to take up the White House reins. The Republican Party has attained a decisive victory, winning the presidency with Donald Trump, majority in the Senate - and holding a strong lead in the House of Representatives. David Litt, a former speechwriter for Barack Obama, says inflation and …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's put Donald Trump's win into perspective 2:56

1d ago2:56

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Let me tell you, it was absolutely no surprise to me to see my Facebook friends going crazy over Trump winning the election last night - and there's been plenty of hysterical predictions now that he's won. My absolute favourite one was from my husband, who said that Trump would take us to the brink of war. Hello - the world is already at war, we do…

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David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (11/6/24) 25:15

19m ago25:15

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Bob and David discuss the U.S. election and the Oilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Golden Knights G.M. Kelly McCrimmon (11/6/24) 25:40

27m ago25:40

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Get a preview of the Oilers and Golden Knights from Vegas' perspective courtesy of G.M. Kelly McCrimmon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Bob previews Oilers vs Golden Knights (11/6/24) 23:12

26m ago23:12

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Get the pre-game audio from McDavid and Kris Knoblauch before the captain returns to the lineup against Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There are few things more political than a political leak 2:33

3d ago2:33

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To the Treaty Principles Bill. Despite David Seymour's best efforts to pretend that there's absolutely nothing to see here, there is no doubt in my mind that the government is planning to introduce the Treaty Principles Bill tomorrow to try to hide it - because they know full well, we're all going to be completely obsessed and distracted by the US …

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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on US election coverage, UK government et to ditch smoking ban and Queen Camilla calls off engagements due to sickness 4:11

3d ago4:11

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The US election has taken over headlines worldwide, with the UK’s news cycle battling time zones to print the latest in their morning papers. Meanwhile, the UK government is set to ditch plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England. And, Queen Camilla has cancelled engagements this week due to a chest infection. UK corresp…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor on crowds at Harris HQ emptying out 4:20

3d ago4:20

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Kamala Harris will not speak tonight. Donald Trump is making his way towards his headquarters. NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan is at Harris’ HQ and tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the space has been largely empty throughout the night, and many campaign staff are heading out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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The Huddle: Tim Wilson and Maurice Williamson on US presidential campaign, Treaty Principles Bill change of schedule 9:31

3d ago9:31

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Former US correspondent Tim Wilson of Maxim Institute and Auckland Councilor Maurice Williamson, former US Consul General join the Huddle to discuss the US presidential race, the Government’s change of schedule for the Treaty Principles Bill, and calls for a jetski ban at a holiday spot in the Bay of Plenty. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2024 1:40:11

1h ago1:40:11

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 6 November 2024, Donald Trump is on track to win the US election. Heather speaks to Republican Scott Brown who has been US ambassador in NZ under Trump… but his Democrat counterpart Mark Gilbert is still positive. Plus, is Jack Tame a bad omen for Democrat candidates? Get the He…

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John Zogby: Pollster on Trump leading in swing states 4:12

21m ago4:12

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Trump is leading in swing states and pollster John Zogby tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the “path to victory” for Kamala Harris is narrowing. Zogby says within her campaign Harris swung the female vote due to fear of abortion laws under a Trump presidency. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Banking spokesperson on Westpac setting tougher climate targets for Kiwi dairy farmers than for Australian 2:56

3d ago2:56

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Westpac has set tougher climate targets for Kiwi dairy farmers than it has for their Australian counterparts. The bank wants to reduce the emissions of all dairy farms it finances by 10% by 2030. To achieve this, the bank has told Australian farmers to get emissions down to 0.85 tons of carbon per ton of milk – but Kiwi farmers must get emissions d…

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Tim Groser: Former Trade Minister and Former ambassador to the US on Trump's proposed tariffs on imports 6:41

3d ago6:41

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New Zealand business wait with bated breath to find out who will become president in the US. It currently seems that Trump will take the win. He has promised big tariffs on goods from overseas. Former Trade Minister and former NZ ambassador to the US Tim Groser tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the Democratic party’s cardinal mistake was fronting a ca…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment rising less than expected 2:15

3d ago2:15

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Unemployment rose less than expected in the September quarter – from 4.6% to 4.8%. This comes slightly below the financial market expectation of 5%. Infometrics CEO and Principal Economist Brad Olsen tells Heather du Plessis-Allan there are still a lot of challenges. Olsen believes this does not affect any hope of a 75 basis point cut but does crea…

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Mark Gilbert: Former US ambassador to NZ on Kamala Harris expected to speak soon 3:17

2d ago3:17

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Democrat and former US ambassador to New Zealand Mark Gilbert is at Howard University, Kamala Harris’ election night headquarters where she is expected to speak very soon. Gilbert tells Heather du Plessis-Allan this is not to be a concession speech – instead it is scheduled to follow the polls called in the West Coast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Dominic Carter: US Political Commentator and former Senate debate moderator on Harris' trailing in all swing states except Nevada 4:20

2d ago4:20

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The votes continue to be counted, and it is looking like an uphill battle for Kamala Harris. Donald Trump leads in all swing states except Nevada. US political commentator and former Senate debate moderator Dominic Carter tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Kamala Harris has not been an ideal candidate for the Democrat party and has not resonated the wa…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on NYT calling Trump as likely winner of US election and Waitangi Tribunal leaking details of schedule change for Treaty Principles Bill introduction to Parliament ... 5:39

2d ago5:39

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The New York Times is calling Donald Trump as the likely winner of the US election, projecting 297 Electoral College seats. Only one President in history has returned to the White House after a break, rather than serving consecutive terms. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper reminds Heather du Plessis-Allan the Democrat vote often comes in l…

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Scott Brown: Former US ambassador to NZ on Trump taking key swing states 5:10

2d ago5:10

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Crucial battleground states are flip-flopping between blue and red as ballots pile up. Former US ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown believes Donald Trump will turn the key states red. Brown tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that what is different in this election is Trump’s rise amongst Latino, Hispanic, and Black Americans. Kamala Harris’ late ent…

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David Seymour: ACT Leader on Treaty Principles Bill introduction to Parliament brought forward more than a week 5:18

3d ago5:18

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The Government has brought forward the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill. The legislation will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, more than a week earlier than expected. A planned country wide protest against the bill is still going ahead next week as planned, in which ahīkoiwill travel from the top of the North Island and from Bluff…

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