Best Standard Chartered US Podcasts (2024)

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Venezuelans Embrace Crypto Amid Economic Crisis, Cryptocurrency Thefts Surge 12:36

23m ago12:36

12:36

Venezuelans turn to cryptocurrency as a lifeline during the worst economic crisis. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency thefts double to $1.4 billion in the first half of 2024. Also, Bitcoin prices rally after plunging to the lowest since February, and banks are mandated to disclose cryptocurrency exposure. Stay informed about the impact of these developments…

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Bitcoin Crash Continues, Peter Schiff Warns of Prolonged Bear Market 9:16

8m ago9:16

9:16

Amid the ongoing Bitcoin crash, renowned economist Peter Schiff forecasts a prolonged bear market. Plus, concerns grow over Mt Gox and German government dumping, causing further decline in Bitcoin price. Also, the cryptocurrency market faces a significant downturn, with Shiba Inu and Dogecoin falling 15%. Sources: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/c…

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Morning Report Essentials for 5th July 24:05

1h ago24:05

24:05

On today's episode, a developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments. Outgoing Kainga Ora board member says review was ill-informed. The PSA says scrapping COVID sick leave endangers health workers. A man tried to intervene in Patricia McKay fatal attack in Southern California. Antarctica New Zealand releases scaled-back Scott Base plan…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 3:11

39m ago3:11

3:11

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Political panel 8:51

44m ago8:51

8:51

Listen to our weekly political panel.

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Controversy over brewery naming beer "Kupe" 3:19

2h ago3:19

3:19

A Maori cultural advisor is gobsmacked an Upper Hutt brewery has called one of its beers, Kupe, saying it's highly offensive. Te Aro Brewing Company has just released a New Zealand IPA named after the Polynesian navigator, as part of a limited-release of what it's calling the 'Age of Discovery' series. RNZ's Denise Garland spoke Ingrid Hipkiss.…

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Sports Chat for 5 July 2024 3:00

1h ago3:00

3:00

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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All Blacks faces England in Dunedin amidst high stakes 6:46

1h ago6:46

6:46

The new Scott Robertson-coached All Blacks team will be put to the test against England in Dunedin on Saturday. A lot is riding on the match - the All Blacks haven't lost to the English on home soil since 2003. English rugby reporter Adam Hathaway spoke to Corin Dann.

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Market Update for 5 July 2024 1:19

1h ago1:19

1:19

Market Update for 5 July 2024

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Annual incidents of gun smuggling into prisons reported 3:15

3h ago3:15

3:15

At least one person each year is caught trying to smuggle guns into prisons. Justice reporter Soumya Bhamidipati has been looking into a decade of data around contraband in prisons. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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NZTA's highway safety tech upgrade faces major hurdles 3:55

1h ago3:55

3:55

A project to upgrade the technology network crucial to highway safety and responding to crashes has hit such big problems it had to be redesigned and rebuilt The network has now gone live, but other weak tech safety systems at NZTA remain in limbo despite the "critical risk" from hacking or breaking down. And the agency is refusing to reveal much a…

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Government removes size rules for apartments in housing fix 6:58

1h ago6:58

6:58

The government is promising to fix the housing crisis by flooding the market with affordable homes and driving down prices. They're calling it an ambitious agenda with six key changes including freeing up land by making city councils provide at least 30 years of demand at any one time. It will be easier for cities to grow both out and up and there …

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Teachers criticise government delay on charter schools info 3:09

3h ago3:09

3:09

Secondary school teachers say the government is taking too long to release official information about charter schools, making it hard for anybody to make a well-informed select committee submission - submissions close on the 25th of July. The PPTA Te Wehengarua has complained to the Ombudsman about the delay, but the Ministry of Education says it's…

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Sports News for 5 July 2024 2:14

1h ago2:14

2:14

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says TJ Perenara has earned his start against England tomorrow night through form, experience and desire.

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Glorit makes headlines after transmission tower incident 4:06

1h ago4:06

4:06

You'd probably never heard of the town of Glorit before some unscrewed nuts put it on the map. It all started two weeks ago when a Northland transmission tower toppled over after Omexon contractors cleaning the base removed too many nuts... causing its collapse, and cutting power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses. But before that... who had…

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Antarctica NZ Releases scaled-back Scott Base plan 7:10

1h ago7:10

7:10

Antarctica New Zealand has released a new, scaled-back plan for the redevelopment of Scott Base. The troubled project was paused last year after it failed to reached an agreement with its preferred main contractor. The redevelopment came with an initial price tag of 250 million dollars but has since blown out to 498 million. Antarctica New Zealand'…

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TV3's Newshub ends after 30+ years, 300 jobs axed 5:14

1h ago5:14

5:14

Tonight marks the last six PM newshub bulletin on TV three. After more than thirty years of bringing the news to the nation owners Warner Brothers Discovery have axed the platform at the cost of almost three hundred jobs. Bill Hickman reports.

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Man tried to intervene in fatal attack in Southern California 5:22

4h ago5:22

5:22

A man who tried to intervene in Patricia McKay fatal attack in Southern California says he wished he could have done more to help. Beau Bayliss had shots fired at him when he tried to hold down one of the assailants as he tried to flee. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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All Blacks new team prepares for Saturday test in Dunedin 3:33

1h ago3:33

3:33

The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named the team he thinks will kick off his reign with victory and while most of the selections for this weekend's test against England were expected, there was one notable surprise. Rugby reporter Joe porter was at yesterday's team naming in Dunedin.

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Outgoing KO board member says review was ill-informed 6:06

4h ago6:06

6:06

One of Kainga Ora's outgoing Board members says she resigned after seeing Sir Bill English's review of Kainga Ora, which she says was ill-informed and contained a large number of factual errors. The state housing agency's chair Simon Moutter announced earlier this week that five board members and the chief executive were leaving. Philippa Howden-Ch…

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Developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments 6:54

1h ago6:54

6:54

A property developer says a move to scrap size rules for apartments would run the risk of unbearably small houses becoming the new affordable. The government has announced new housing policies that promote increased urban density and new construction, including getting rid of minimum floor area and balcony requirements for apartments. Christchurch …

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Millions vote in UK election, Labour expected to oust Tories 5:05

4h ago5:05

5:05

Millions of people in the UK have been voting in the general election, with polls set to close at 9 am our time. The election is widely expected to bring in a Labour Government and oust the Conservatives after fourteen years in power. AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 5 July 2024 1:20

1h ago1:20

1:20

The Tall Blacks Olympic dream is over after losing to Slovenia 104-78 at their qualifying tournament in Greece.

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Business News for 5 July 2024 5:15

1h ago5:15

5:15

Business news for 5 July 2024

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Scrapping COVID sick leave endangers health workers, union 4:18

1h ago4:18

4:18

The Public Service Association says scrapping health workers' Covid sick leave will endanger them and their patients. Te Whatu Ora is getting rid of that type of leave by July the 14th, despite the high number of Covid-19 cases currently in the community. The union says it represents more than 25,000 workers in hospitals and community health servic…

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LGNZ welcomes housing growth, but cites support concerns 6:39

1h ago6:39

6:39

Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the government's commitment to housing growth, but says the lack of support to make it happen is a major concern for some councils. The Housing Minister, Chris Bishop, announced a raft of changes yesterday, including requirements for urban fringe expansion and 30-year housing growth targets for cities Whang…

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Morning Rural News for 5 July 2024 3:09

2h ago3:09

3:09

News from the rural farming sector.

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Early Business News for 5 July 2024 1:49

2h ago1:49

1:49

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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French PM urges blocking national rally in Sunday's election 4:55

5h ago4:55

4:55

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has appealed to voters to block the National Rally (RN) party of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella from winning Sunday's general election (monday here). The party led the first round last Sunday with more than 33% of the vote and has already won dozens of seats outright. If it secures more than half the 577 seats…

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Vote underway in UK's first July election since 1945 5:20

24m ago5:20

5:20

Voting is underway in the UK Election with polls set to close at 9am our time. Millions of people are voting in what is the first July election since 1945. There are 40 thousand polling stations and for the first time those voting will have to show photo id. RNZ Gill Bonnet spoke to Corin Dann.

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Banking Body Approves Crypto Disclosure Framework, Sony Ventures into Trading 12:28

5h ago12:28

12:28

Top banking body approves a disclosure framework for crypto exposure. Sony Group makes a bold move into cryptocurrency trading with its subsidiary S.BLOX. Plus, a cryptocurrency analyst predicts a potential breakout for Dogecoin, and a market outlook reveals a projected valuation for the cryptocurrency market by 2032. Sources: https://www.financema…

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Morning Report Essentials for 4th July 30:33

10h ago30:33

30:33

On today's episode, a New Zealand woman named as Patricia Mckay has been run down and killed during a gunpoint robbery in California. A witness to the crime speaks about what happened during the robbery. Labour MPs seek Auckland input after electoral setback. An education expert says frequent, standardised testing makes children anxious and affects…

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Australian sanctuary ends koala cuddling after guest feedback 2:08

11h ago2:08

2:08

A popular koala sanctuary in Queensland is no longer allowing visitors to cuddle its koalas. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane says it's ended its koala holding attraction after "increasingly strong" feedback from guests. In other Australian states, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, it is illegal to hold a koala. Lone Pine …

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More on the death of a NZ woman in Southern California 7:02

11h ago7:02

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Back now to our lead story on the violent death of 68 year-old New Zealander Patricia Mckay, during a gunpoint robbery in Southern California. The police in Newport Beach in LA say two men, one armed with a handgun tried to rob two victims as they were walking, there was a struggle and Patricia Mackay was pulled onto a roadway in the outside the Fa…

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NZ honors Pacific Island coastwatchers decades after WWII 3:55

11h ago3:55

3:55

After decades of being unsung World War II heroes in New Zealand, Pacific Island coastwatchers have finally been recognised. New Zealand's Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro presented families of over 25 Pacific Islands coastwatchers - along with five Post and Telegraph Department coastwatchers with certificates to honour the sacrifice of their relat…

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Salvation Army: government cuts worsen hardship 3:49

11h ago3:49

3:49

The Salvation Army says the government's cuts to social services are leading to continued hardship for tens of thousands of people- and it can't keep up with the demand. It's sending out a plea for donations. Salvation Army National Director of Community Ministries Jono Bell spoke to Corin Dann.

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Sports Chat for 4 July 2024 4:17

11h ago4:17

4:17

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Market Update for 4 July 2024 1:26

11h ago1:26

1:26

Market Update for 4 July 2024

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Liam Lawson set for Red Bull junior team role 4:02

11h ago4:02

4:02

New Zealand racing car driver Liam Lawson's being promised a fulltime role driving for Red Bull's junior formula one team, RB. That's according to Helmut Marko - the racing team's director, and the head of Red Bull's driver development programme. But - there could be a pothole or two ahead... the team's boss Christian Horner wants to keep Australia…

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Pacific Islands Forum SG concerned over Kanaky unrest 2:58

11h ago2:58

2:58

The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is seriously concerned about the ongoing unrest in Kanaky/New Caledonia and France's handling of the situation. In his first press briefing, Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Forum hopes to step up its engagement with Paris ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Tonga in Augu…

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NZ "a decade behind" in terms of eczema treatment 3:29

11h ago3:29

3:29

Some patients with severe eczema are paying thousands of dollars for new-generation treatments - but many of those worst affected are missing out. Dermatologists say eczema treatment in New Zealand is a decade behind, despite having one of the highest rates of the chronic inflammatory skin condition. Ruth Hill reports.…

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Union warns biannual testing echoes National Standard 4:34

12h ago4:34

4:34

The primary teachers' union says requiring children to sit standardised tests twice a year looks like National Standards in disguise. From next year, the government will require primary schools to test children twice a year to measure their progress. That means phonics checks for new entrants; and for those in year three or higher -- reading, writi…

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Sports News for 4 July 2024 2:20

12h ago2:20

2:20

New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has won 2 sets to 1 and has progressed to the 3rd round

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Takina exhibitions fall short on targets despite investments 2:46

12h ago2:46

2:46

New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Takina have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers. The 180-million dollar central city convention centre opened just over a year ago, with Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau declaring it "the first step in the rebirth of Wellington." Nick James reports.…

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Labour MPs seek Auckland input after electoral setback 6:29

12h ago6:29

6:29

Labour Party MPs are in Auckland to hear from its communities, as the party grapples with it electoral loss. Labour lost a significant chunk of the Supercity's support in the last election, and concedes it didn't listen or engage well enough with Aucklanders. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.…

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OT plans boot camp pilot amid staffing uncertainty 5:07

12h ago5:07

5:07

It's just weeks before the serious young offender boot camp pilot starts and Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on the critical role of intensive mentoring. The defence force says it won't be involved in running or staffing the trial, which will start at the end of the month. But Oranga Tamariki is holding an online meeting today for…

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White House in crisis mode over Biden's debate fallout 4:53

12h ago4:53

4:53

The White House is in damage control mode trying to calm nerves - if not downright panic - following President Biden's shaky debate performance last week. Later today the President will be meeting with Democratic governors who want to ensure the 81-year-old is still fit for the job. The New York Times is reporting that the President told a key ally…

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UK Election: polls predict punishment for Sunak's conservatives 5:54

12h ago5:54

5:54

The final day of campaigning in the UK is drawing to a close ahead of tomorrow's potentially historic general election. Opinion polls are suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Charlotte Cook.…

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Standardised tests may cause anxiety in children - expert says 5:03

12h ago5:03

5:03

An education expert says frequent, standardised testing makes children anxious and affects their mental wellbeing. From next year, the government will require primary schools to test children twice a year to measure their progress. That means phonics checks for new entrants; and for those in year three or higher -- reading, writing and maths assess…

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