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1 Throwing good parties and building community (w/ Priya Parker) 38:16
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Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it's a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts . For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey here ! Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 March 2025
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In today's episode, the Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking assurances from KiwiRail that there won't be further disruptions to rail services on Thursday afternoon, an investigation has found a fishing boat that ran aground on the Banks Peninsula in 2023 did so because the wheelhouse was empty, students are the University of Otago are facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, and Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush'.
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In today's episode, the Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking assurances from KiwiRail that there won't be further disruptions to rail services on Thursday afternoon, an investigation has found a fishing boat that ran aground on the Banks Peninsula in 2023 did so because the wheelhouse was empty, students are the University of Otago are facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, and Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush'.
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1 Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025 16:45
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In today's episode, the government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach, fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World supermarket in Freeman's Bay, thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks, and a Wellington City Councillor is disappointed that the government has stripped the heritage status of Victoria University-owned Gordon Wilson Flats on The Terrace.…

1 Gordon Wilson flats lose protected heritage status 3:16
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A Wellington City Councillor is disappointed that the government has stripped the heritage status of Victoria University-owned Gordon Wilson Flats on The Terrace. Iona Pannett spoke to Charlotte Cook.

1 Napier CBD’s only pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks 4:05
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Thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks. Life Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Midday Rural News for 17 June 2025
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's World Cup.
Midday Business News for 17 June 2025

1 Huge supermarket fire billows smoke over Auckland 3:50
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Fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World supermarket in Freeman's Bay. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook.

1 Mental Health Foundation on Suicide Prevention Action Plan 4:06
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The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach. Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

1 Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025 14:26
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025.

1 Trump considers banning Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 2:43
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President Donald Trump is considering adding 36 additional countries to the United States' travel ban list - including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security Studies associate professor Anna Powles spoke to Charlotte Cook.
The distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vapes is being banned from Tuesday. Otago University senior research fellow Jude Ball spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Midday Rural News for 16 June 2025
New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen powered his way to victory through rain and chaos to win the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 NASCAR race in Mexico City.
Midday Business News for 16 June 2025
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has caused confusion after having said the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke Van Velden, was looking at reducing the number of sick leave days that employees are entitled to. Velden later denied this. The Council of Trade Unions vice president Rachel Mackintosh spoke to Charlotte Cook.…
Witnesses to a boating tragedy in Taranaki have described seeing the boat overturn and a desperate attempt to rescue those on board. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Charlotte Cook.
In today's episode, family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones, there are reports that Israel is attacking Iran - with explosions heard northeast of Iran's capital Tehran a short time ago, the sentencing for Tingjun Cao for murdering real estate agent Yanfei Bao in July 2023 has got under way in Christchurch, and Indian communities in Auckland are holding a vigil on Friday for the hundreds of lives lost in the Air India plane crash.…

1 Vigil held in Auckland for victims of Air India plane crash 2:50
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Indian communities in Auckland are holding a vigil on Friday for the hundreds of lives lost in the Air India plane crash. Organiser Narendra Bhana spoke to Charlotte Cook.
The sentencing for Tingjun Cao for murdering real estate agent Yanfei Bao in July 2023 has got under way in Christchurch. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlotte Cook.
The latest and greatest in agricultural technology is being celebrated at Fieldays.
A mixed bag for Ryan Fox at the start of the US Open.
It's not all sunshine and daisies in the manufacturing sector.
There are reports that Israel is attacking Iran. The state-run Nour News has said explosions were heard northeast of Iran's capital Tehran a short time ago. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Charlotte Cook.

1 Relatives wait for DNA test results after Air India plane crash 5:54
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Family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones. Independent aviation industry commentator Irene King spoke to Charlotte Cook.

1 Tributes pour in for Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson 3:13
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Tributes are pouring in for Brian Wilson - the musician, songwriter, and founder of The Beach Boys - who has died aged 82. Listener music reviewer Graham Reid spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Four unwanted visitors have weaselled their way into a Wellington eco-sanctuary in the past week. Zealandia's Jo Ledington spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Midday Rural News for 12 June 2025
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1 TAIC calls for stricter drone rules after near-miss with plane 2:27
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The Transport Accident Investigation Commission said a near-miss between a plane and a drone above Auckland last year showed the need for better control over drones and their operators. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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1 Maritime Union on Interislander ferry Aratere breaking down 4:59
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The Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry. Carl Findlay spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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1 Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025 16:17
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In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers, a New Zealand vessel has pulled up six tonnes of protected stony coral in a single trawl, the four-laned, 11.5 kilometre Te Ahu a Tararanga - linking Manawatu and Tararua - has officially opened to traffic, and experts are warning women who use period tracking apps are a goldmine for advertisers, and information from them - in the wrong hands - could result in risks to job prospects, workplace monitoring, health insurance discrimination, cyberstalking, and limit access to abortion.…
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Experts are warning women who use period tracking apps are a goldmine for advertisers, and information from them - in the wrong hands - could result in risks to job prospects, workplace monitoring, health insurance discrimination, cyberstalking, and limit access to abortion. Otago University associate professor Bryndl Hohmann-Marriott spoke to Charlotte Cook.…
The four-laned, 11.5 kilometre Te Ahu a Tararanga - linking Manawatū and Tararua - officially opened to traffic on Wednesday. Principal project manager Grant Kauri spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Midday Rural News for 11 June 2025
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The All Whites have been beaten 2-1 by Ukraine in their second and final game at the Canadian Shield four-nations tournament in Toronto.
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Midday Business News for 11 June 2025
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1 Vessel pulls up six tonnes of protected stony coral 4:22
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A New Zealand vessel has pulled up six tonnes of protected stony coral in a single trawl. Deep Sea Conservation Coalition's Karli Thomas spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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1 Law professor on sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers 3:37
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The government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers. Waikato University professor of international law Al Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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1 Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025 16:13
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In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it upon themselves to clean up burnt out cars and scorched rubber left behind from street racers, there has been a 25 percent decrease in the number of 16 to 25-year-olds who have donated blood at least once in a two-year period since 2020, and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, and Taranaki.…
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1 Thunderstorms forecast for parts of North Island 3:07
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, and Taranaki. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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1 Blood Service calls for more young people to donate 3:26
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There has been a 25 percent decrease in the number of 16 to 25-year-olds who have donated blood at least once in a two-year period since 2020. New Zealand Blood Service chief executive Sam Cliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Midday Rural News for 10 June 2025
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Ryan Fox's Canadian Open win has rocketed him up to 32nd in the world rankings.
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Midday Business News for 10 June 2025
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