Best Sports Marketing Huddle Podcasts (2024)

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging Britons to leave Lebanon 4:09

34m ago4:09

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a warning for Britons in Lebanon amid escalating conflict. The Ministry of Defence is sending 700 troops to Cyprus to prepare for the possible evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon and the Government has advised against travel to the region. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's a clear indication th…

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on KMD Brands posting 11 percent sales drop 3:32

6m ago3:32

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Sales at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands slumped by 11 percent, with all three of its brands feeling the effect of weak consumer confidence in its latest financial year. The company had a statutory net profit after tax decline of $48.3 million for FY24, including a one-off non-cash impairment on the goodwill of its shoe brand Oboz of $40.3 million. Milf…

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Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's $1.1 billion net profit 4:52

12m ago4:52

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Things are looking on the up for the dairy sector. Fonterra is returning a total dividend of 55 cents a share for the past financial year, off the back of a strong $1.1 billion net profit. It's also raising its forecast milk payout midpoint this season, from $8.50 to $9.00. CEO Miles Hurrell says demand from China's picking up, and data received ov…

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The Huddle: Do we need a Capital Gains Tax? 10:37

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do we really need a Capital Gains Tax? ANZ CEO Antonia Watson has joined the growing calls for one but Heather's not on board - what do we think? Another…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2024 1:40:35

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 September 2024, Energy Minister Simeon Brown reveals the contractor at the centre of the fallen Transpower tower had three previous nuts/bolts instances. ANZ boss Antonia Watson has endorsed the idea of a capital gains tax - but Heather's not a fan. Resources Minister Shane J…

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Shane Jones: Resource Minister on the Government's bid to restore confidence in the oil and gas sector 6:41

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The Government has today started the process of overturning the ban on oil and gas exploration. Resource Minister Shane Jones says the Government is still committed to transitioning to renewable energy - but it can't be done at a cost of hollowing out jobs. Jones says some companies are a bit fearful in case the Government changes - but he's willin…

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Liam Napier: NZ Herald sports writer on Damian McKenzie reportedly being replaced for upcoming Wallabies rematch 2:33

11m ago2:33

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It's looking increasingly likely that Beauden Barrett will step in the No 10 jersey and replace Damian McKenzie for this weekend's All Blacks match. This upcoming rematch against Australia will mark Beauden Barrett's first test in the role since 2022. NZ Herald sports writer Liam Napier says it's likely Scott Robertson will be looking to make chang…

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Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on the Electricity Authority's report into the Northland pylon collapse 5:02

10m ago5:02

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The Energy Minister has been quick to criticise Transpower's conduct that led to the collapse of a Northland power pylon. A new report by the Electricity Authority revealed one of the company's senior engineers had warned crews doing foundation work had knowledge gaps before the pylon toppled in June. Minister Simeon Brown says this failure was 'un…

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Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on ANZ's Chief Executive voicing support for a Capital Gains Tax 3:24

28m ago3:24

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A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue. ANZ head Antonia Watson has told RNZ the time has come for a Capital Gains Tax. Sandy Lau says it'll likely be in the mix of options officials consider in long-term planning for New Zealand's tax system. "I don't think h…

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Margaret Besheer: Voice of America UN correspondent ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance at the UN General Assembly 3:44

10m ago3:44

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A frosty reception is expected for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as he fronts global diplomats - as war wages in the Middle East. Leaders from nearly 200 UN Member states are meeting to discuss international issues in New York City. Calls for intervention are growing - as Israel pounds southern Lebanon with bombs, and its' deadly occu…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the investigation revealing the Northland pylon collapse was preventable 6:12

18m ago6:12

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The Electricity Authority's report in to a toppled pylon has found the collapse was entirely avoidable. The Transpower pylon north of Helensville fell - cutting power to 88,000 people in Northland - after unsupervised, inexperienced maintenance crews undid three legs at once. The report found there was evidence removing all the nuts wasn't a one-of…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kamala Harris surging ahead in latest political polls 5:16

9m ago5:16

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Over in the US, Kamala Harris is experiencing a significant bump in the polls. New data from Quinnipiac University, Reuters and CNN show Harris is beating out Donald Trump - or the pair are neck-and-neck in terms of voter appeal. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Kamala Harris has focused on appealing to the swing states, as the race is still to…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Beauden Barrett replacing Damian McKenzie for this weekend's Wallabies rematch 4:25

21m ago4:25

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Beauden Barrett is expected to start at first five-eighth for the All Blacks rematch with the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday. Through his eight tests in charge this year, All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has maintained unwavering faith in Damian McKenzie. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacked this change. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l…

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Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing psychologist on Stats NZ releasing official ‘wellbeing’ data for New Zealand 5:30

39m ago5:30

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Stats NZ has published the latest official wellbeing data - revealing whether or not Kiwis' satisfaction with life has dipped. Despite two years of economic turmoil and recession, people's overall satisfaction with life is at a 7.6 out of 10 - a similar rating to 2021, when the economy was better. Umbrella Wellbeing psychologist Dougal Sutherland s…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on nurses rejecting the Government's proposed 5.5 percent pay rise 4:30

4m ago4:30

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Nurses in England have widely rejected the Government's proposed 5.5 percent pay rise. According to an online vote run by the Royal College of Nursing, two-thirds of nurses said this increase wasn't fair. UK correspondent Enda Brady says they've seen junior doctors get 35 percent raises following the Covid-19 pandemic - and they're hoping to be pro…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's Reserve Bank holding the Official Cash Rate for seventh time in a row 3:50

13m ago3:50

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The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This seventh consecutive hold was widely tipped by economists - and they haven't ruled out additional increases either. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlines his predictions for when the economy will turn around a…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host previews the Fonterra annual results 2:54

6m ago2:54

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Fonterra's annual financial results are due out on Wednesday morning. Experts are wondering if there will be an upside in the forecast milk price of $7.80 for the 23/24 season - and they've debated the possibility of a higher-than-expected annual dividend. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote work statistics and trends for 2024 3:59

11m ago3:59

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The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has ordered Wellington-based Government departments to call their staff back into the office to boost performance and keep local businesses going. Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan unpacks…

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The Huddle: Is the Darleen Tana saga hurting the Greens' popularity? 9:27

12m ago9:27

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party is set to meet to discuss Darleen Tana's fate on October 17th. Why has it taken this long to reach a possible solution? Is this hurting their political numbers? Shou…

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John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on KiwiSaver funds breaking $100 billion mark 4:35

10m ago4:35

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KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $111.8 billion - jumping 19 percent from the previous year. Member contributions have risen to $11.2 billion and returns are strong at $13.1 billion. Financial Markets Authority director John Horner says…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024 1:40:22

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24 September, Police Minister Mark Mitchell stepped up to explain why Commissioner Andrew Coster is the perfect fit to lead the new Social Investment Agency. Heart of the City boss Viv Beck explained why Auckland Council needs to follow Wellington and require the council staff to c…

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Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party rescheduling their Special General Meeting for Darleen Tana 5:11

6m ago5:11

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The Green Party has set a new date for a special meeting to decide whether to boot now-independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. The meeting was postponed for a hearing of Tana's legal claim she was pressured to resign, after an investigation found she likely knew of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Green Party co-leader C…

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Dave Stackhouse: Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander on the investigations into the Port Hills fire 2:43

23m ago2:43

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A new report into Port Hills fire has located the private property where the fire originated - but the cause remains undetermined. The fire started on February 14 and spread over 700ha, forcing the evacuation of more than 100 properties. FENZ District Commander Dave Stackhouse says the owner of the property in question has been ruled out as a suspe…

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Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on the escalating aggression between Israel and Hezbollah 2:59

6m ago2:59

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A geopolitical expert says the latest aggression in the war between Israel and Hezbollah has an air of 'inevitability'. Israel has reportedly killed almost 500 in air strikes and injured 1600 in the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006. Israel's Defence Force says its mission is to stop the Iran-backed Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel's north an…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister hopeful Andrew Coster will succeed in new Social Investment Agency role 3:18

13m ago3:18

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The Police Minister has confidence Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will fit well into his new role. Coster has led the police since 2020, but will move to become the head of the Social Investment Agency in November. Mark Mitchell says the agency will be at the forefront of dealing with inter-generational social issues. He says he looks forward to…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I hope our next Police Commissioner is tougher on crime 2:19

15m ago2:19

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So, Andrew Coster has resigned as Police Commissioner and he's got himself a new job. He's going to be running the Government's new Social Investment Agency - and I reckon he's going to be good at this. I acknowledge this might not be a popular appointment, I think a lot of people will see this for what it probably is - which is that it feels an aw…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon's response to Andrew Coster stepping down as Police Commissioner 5:32

5m ago5:32

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The Prime Minister says Andrew Coster has been an outstanding Police Commissioner - as he takes on a new role Coster has been appointed the head of the Government's Social Investment Agency, stepping down as Commissioner by November. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Andrew Coster faced some pushback when National was in opposition…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the AFL clashing with Katy Perry over Grand Final song choices 4:55

10m ago4:55

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Katy Perry has reportedly faced some pushback over her proposed song choices ahead of her AFL Grand Final performance. The pop star is set to headline as the pre-game entertainment act - and it's been revealed league officials told her to play the hits from her back catalogue while Perry wanted to showcase newer stuff. Australian correspondent Murr…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the allegations against Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova 4:44

16m ago4:44

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The Professional Footballers' Association is standing with the governing body regarding alleged inappropriate behaviour by outgoing coach Jitka Klimkova towards a player. Newstalk ZB understands a number of players were dissatisfied with New Zealand Football's handling of the employment-related matter. The incident, which the players say happened d…

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO calls for Auckland workers to return to the city's CBD 4:04

17m ago4:04

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Heart of the City is urging Auckland Council to follow the Wellington's lead on cracking down on people working from home. Public Service bosses are being told to manage staff working out of office as an agreement - not an entitlement. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck says council workers are only required to come to the office three days a week. She…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of the Budget promising to 'rebuild Britain' 5:24

11m ago5:24

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Over in the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget on October 30th. She's warned this Budget will involve some 'difficult choices' regarding tax, spending and benefits. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says significant tax rises have been ruled out to fix the multi-billion pound financial 'black hole'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…

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Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent lifts 3:09

13m ago3:09

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New Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely made up of gold kiwifruit, jumping 24 percent on the previous year to a value of $2.4 billion. Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says this is great news for growers and businesses. LIST…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2024 1:41:04

24m ago1:41:04

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 September 2024, Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna. NZ Herald journalist Michael Morrah tells Heather what Polkinghorne told reporters outside court and what his mistress has had to say. Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why s…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building's bid to raise $700 million 4:39

20m ago4:39

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Fletcher Building is looking to put its problems in the past, as it aims to raise an extra $700 million. The construction giant plans to issue $292 million in new shares for investors, to cut into its $1.8 billion debt. Fletcher Building has announced a group net loss of $227 million last month. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says this is p…

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The Huddle: Do we need to send the public servants back to the office? 10:12

28m ago10:12

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Wellington mayor Tory Whanau's in hot water after she got caught flip-flopping on whether she sold her car to pay the bills. What's going on here? Is this a bad look? The Government…

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Nicola Willis: Public Service Minister defends ordering public servants to go back to the office 9:04

14m ago9:04

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The Public Service Minister has put the hard word on Government departments and urged them to call their staff back to the office. She says there are performance downsides to working-from-home arrangements - and harmful impacts on local businesses. Willis says these changes will begin with public service departments updating their remote working ru…

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Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor calls for Government intervention after questionable week from Tory Whanau 3:00

7m ago3:00

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There's further calls for Government intervention in Wellington City Council after a rough TV interview from the mayor. Tory Whanau has faced criticism following a Q&A interview where she backtracked on why she sold her car, contradicted herself, and got confused on questions. Local councillor Diane Calvert has been calling for a Crown facilitator …

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Duane Leo: Public Service Association national secretary on the Government wanting public servants to work from offices again 4:20

5m ago4:20

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The Government's ordering public servants back to the office, with a crackdown on working from home. Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has outlined new expectations for agency bosses to make flexible working an agreement, not an entitlement. She says there are performance downsides to such arrangements - and impacts on local businesses. Public …

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Michael Morrah: NZ Herald reporter on Philip Polkinghorne being found not guilty of murder or manslaughter 4:48

1d ago4:48

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Gasps from the public gallery as Philip Polkinghorne was declared not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021 - nor of manslaughter. He's been discharged, but will be back in court in November for sentencing on meth possession charges. NZ Herald reporter Michael Morrah was in court. He says it was very tense as the verdict was announced.…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon telling public servants to stop working from home 5:51

1d ago5:51

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Working from home is not an entitlement, it's an agreement. That's the Prime Minister's message to public servants today, claiming routines begun during Covid - now risk undermining performance. From now on, it'll only be agreed when Working from Home doesn't compromise agency objectives. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says more data…

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Woolworths and Coles facing legal action for misleading discounts 5:00

13m ago5:00

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Australia's leading supermarket giants are set to face court after allegedly misleading consumers through fake discounts. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission claims Coles and Woolworths bumped prices of products by 15 percent for brief periods before selling them at a discount. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the superm…

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Catherine Delahunty: West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson says New Zealand wouldn't have paid a bribe for Philip Mehrtens' release 5:55

12m ago5:55

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There's belief New Zealand wouldn't have been involved in a bribe to free Kiwi Philip Mehrtens. The pilot was released last Saturday after 19-and-a-half months of captivity in West Papua. RNZ has reported the West Papua National Liberation Army claims it was paid a bribe, but Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says that's entirely unsubstantia…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: No surprises in the Polkinghorne verdict 1:50

2m ago1:50

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So after eight weeks in court, and more than three years of living under suspicion - Philip Polkinghorne is not guilty. This verdict today will come as absolutely no surprise to anyone who's been following this trial closely. The Crown simply did not have a good case, at no point, really, was it actually convincing. But when it came to closing argu…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2024 1:40:45

3d ago1:40:45

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 20 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on deceased Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed being accused of raping former employees 3:56

13h ago3:56

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Former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting a string of women employed by the department store. Five women have accused him of rape and an additional 20 have claimed he sexually assaulted them. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says al-Fayed would identify and target young, female assistants before isolating a…

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates 4:46

11m ago4:46

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The US Federal Reserve surprised economists with its first interest rate cut in four years. Rates have gone down by 0.5 percent to about 4.8 percent - a significant shift after two years of high rates designed to tame inflation. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie says the markets responded well to this move after pricing in potential cuts. LISTEN ABOVE…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Lucidome Bio receiving an additional funding boost for methane vaccine 3:53

9h ago3:53

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Two key players looking to help Kiwi farmers reduce their emissions have given a new company some additional funding to craft a methane vaccine. AgriZeroNZ and the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre are providing $13.5 million ($8.5M and $5M respectively) to Lucidome Bio to fund their research. The Country's Jamie Mackay explai…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on GDP dropping 0.2 percent for the second quarter of 2024 4:11

5d ago4:11

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Experts say today's GDP figures paint a dire picture of our economy - and it's unlikely things will recover right away. New data shows GDP dropped 0.2 percent in the second quarter of 2024. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why the economy is unlikely to recover in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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The Huddle: When do we see the economy picking up? 10:48

14m ago10:48

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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A group of Wellington taxi drivers have been suspended from the airport ranks after they used the parents' room to heat up food on their late night shifts. Is this unfair? The GDP dropped 0.2 pe…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2024 1:37:31

38m ago1:37:31

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 September 2024, how can we cure our sick economy? Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Heather after our economy contracted 0.2 percent in Q2. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to reduce the number of jury trials to deal with the backlog of cases waiting to get to…

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