최고 Auckland Council 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Government considering Wellington City Council intervention: Is it really a 'shambles'? 15:10

6h ago15:10

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The Government has set its sights on sorting out Wellington City Council. After councillors last week voted against a plan to sell shares in Wellington’s airport, the city’s long term plan will need to be re-opened. It has prompted Local Government Minister Simeon Brown to seek advice on potential interventions, and he has labeled the situation a ‘…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prague cracking down on pub crawls in a bid to attract 'cultured' tourists 5:10

14h ago5:10

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One European hotspot has had enough of British stag parties and hopes to attract more 'cultured' visitors to the region. City councillors in Prague have banned organised night-time pub crawls put on by travel agencies - meaning travellers will need to amuse themselves in other ways from 10pm to 6am. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the city hopes t…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist predicts whether inflation will dip below 3 percent tomorrow 4:36

15h ago4:36

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All eyes are on Stats NZ's newest release tomorrow - as Kiwis brace to find out the official Consumers Price Index figures. Following the Reserve Bank's latest cut to the OCR, the bank is confident inflation has dipped below the 3 percent threshold. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham predicts whether or not inflation will drop back within the target…

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Rowena Duncum: The Country host celebrates the International Day of Rural Women 2:06

15h ago2:06

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Kiwi farming experts are paying tribute to the women in their lives as part of this year's International Day of Rural Women. Plenty of organisations have taken the day to celebrate the women making waves in the nation's rural sector - and The Country spoke to some of the Kiwi women making a difference and smashing the 'grass ceiling'. Host Rowena D…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on national house prices declining in 2024 2:56

15h ago2:56

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The housing market remains subdued across the country, with slightly weaker prices, more stock available and houses taking longer to sell. New data from the Real Estate Institute (REINZ) shows the national median fell 2.3 percent, to $781,000. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says prices are likely to stay low - despite recent cuts to int…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2024 1:40:23

15h ago1:40:23

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 15 October 2024, the Government is threatening to intervene in Wellington City Council. A crown observer, commissioners and new elections are all on the table - but Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown tells Heather in a fiery interview none of that is needed. Big debate over Heal…

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The Huddle: Can Wellington City Council avoid an intervention? 10:15

16h ago10:15

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Two Auckland rich-listers are looking to get a helipad built at their Westmere home. Environmentalists and NIMBYs have blasted this move - and the proposal will need…

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David Seymour: ACT Party leader responds to the Solicitor General's updated prosecution guidelines 5:50

16h ago5:50

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ACT Party leader David Seymour has been quick to respond to the 'abhorrent' new prosecution guidelines set by the Solicitor General. The new guidelines have told prosecutors to 'think carefully about particular decisions where a person is Māori' - prompting backlash. Seymour has labelled these guidelines 'disgraceful'. "If New Zealand is based on a…

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Dirk Hudig: Herne Bay Residents Association co-chair on rich-lister couple's helipad proposal facing community feedback 3:29

16h ago3:29

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Auckland rich-listers Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray will be facing community feedback on their proposal to build a helipad at their Westmere home. It will now be publicly notified, so opponents will get a say at a public hearing. Herne Bay Residents Association co-chair Dirk Hudig says helicopters are incredibly noisy and dirty. He says they're not…

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Baden Smith: Air NZ General Manager of Strategy, Networks and Fleet on the airline's Dreamliners receiving a makeover 3:06

17h ago3:06

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Long-awaited improvements to Air New Zealand's Dreamliner cabins are set to get under way. New seats, new carpets, new screens and new Business Premier cabins are among the features customers can expect after the planes get retrofitted in Singapore. The airline's General Manager of Strategy, Networks and Fleet, Baden Smith, says the upgrades will m…

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Tim Brown: Wellington City Councillor pushes back on the Government's potential intervention 8:06

17h ago8:06

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A Wellington City Councillor is not convinced the Government will intervene - and is defending the Council. The Local Government Minister's taking advice on potential intervention. Councillors must find cost savings after u-turning on plans to sell the 34 percent stake in Wellington Airport - estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. C…

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PM Anthony Albanese under fire for buying multi-million property 5:36

14h ago5:36

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for buying a multi-million dollar luxury property, as housing and the higher cost of living weigh heavy on the minds of voters. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Darleen Tana issuing an appeal ahead of Green Party meeting 6:25

17h ago6:25

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Darleen Tana's appeal isn't affecting her former Party's plans to meet this week, to discuss whether to invoke laws to boot her from Parliament. The once-Green MP resigned after an inquiry found she likely knew of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Greens are still looking …

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Evening business for 15 October 2024 3:29

14h ago3:29

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News from the business sector, including a market report

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Sister of Christchurch terrorist speaks at inquest 3:58

14h ago3:58

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The sister of the Christchurch terrorist said he idolised Adolf Hitler and admired British fascist Oswald Mosley. At the inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in March 2019, Lauren Tarrant described how her brother had descended into far right extremism. Timothy Brown was in the Coroner's Court -…

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All Whites beat Malaysia as they continue quest for spot at FIFA World Cup 3:20

14h ago3:20

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The All Whites have cruised past Malaysia as they continue their quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defending latest $4.3m home purchase 3:34

18h ago3:34

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on the defence following his latest property purchase. The Australian leader recently bought a $4.3 million house on the New South Wales Central Coast - near his soon-to-be-wife's hometown. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese has copped criticism over this purchase amid an ongoing cost-of-living cri…

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40% increase in homelessness in Wellington - charity 5:36

15h ago5:36

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There's been a 40 percent increase in homelessness in Wellington according to a charity that works with rough sleepers. The Downtown Community Ministry said last September 330 homeless or rough sleepers came to them for help, this September its was up to 464. In the past month it's also seen three people who were turned down for emergency housing s…

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Wellington Council could soon face govt intervention - Willis 7:04

15h ago7:04

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A shambles that could soon be facing government intervention, that's the Finance Minister's take on Wellington Council. The PM has also confirmed he's keeping a close eye on things and the local government minister Simeon Brown has requested information on options. Things came to a head after a plan that was supported by Mayor Tory Whanau to sell c…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC's upcoming season and new captain 4:20

18h ago4:20

4:20

Expect a reserved leadership style from Hiroki Sakai when he dons the captain's armband in Auckland FC's inaugural A-League football season. The Japanese international will be assisted by two vice captains - All White Tommy Smith and Australian Jake Brimmer. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Stephen Marshall: director of Victoria University’s Centre for Academic Development on unis reverting back to pen and paper tests to stop cheats 4:34

18h ago4:34

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More universities have reverted back to testing students with pen and paper exams because of the difficulty securing digital exams from cheats. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, more university courses have relied on virtual exams - allowing students to bypass protections and cheat their way into better marks. Professor Stephen Marshall, the director of…

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Reward for Sea Lion shooting information boosted to $11,000 7:04

15h ago7:04

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The baby female Sea Lion was shot in the Catlins Estuary last month and left to die in what DOC describes as a slow and painful death. Last week the pup's mum, Jade, who is a well know Sea Lion in Otago was also found shot dead. Conservationists said the deaths are a devastating blow to the recovery of the threatened species on the mainland. Initia…

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Finance Minister describes Wellington council as 'shambles' 3:10

15h ago3:10

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"More focused on themselves than serving the city," that's the scathing assessment from the Finance Minister on Wellington City Council which she also described as "shambles." Local Government minister Simeon Brown is now taking advice on whether the government can intervene. It all comes after the capital's councillors voted on Thursday to stop th…

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Waikato Hospital directive that nurses only speak english causes outrage 3:50

15h ago3:50

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A Waikato Hospital directive that nurses only speak English in a clinical setting has caused outrage with claims it's a bombastic over-reach. Now the Minister of Health has shot down the memo saying nurses can speak in their own language when appropriate, Natalie Akoorie reports.

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Auckland's new football team set to take the field 4:32

15h ago4:32

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Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about Heartland rugby over the weekend, Auckland's new football team set to take the field and some controversial news out of the rugby league world.

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Barrier Air eyeing up more routes as Air NZ cuts regional services 6:06

15h ago6:06

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Air New Zealand announced it's ditching direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington from January next year. It's also swapping out larger jets for much smaller twin engine turboprop planes on some Queenstown and Dunedin flights; meaning there's a hundred fewer seats on a flight. Barrier Air swooped on the Kaitaia Auckland route when the national…

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Leaked court documents show TikTok owner was aware of harms 6:22

16h ago6:22

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There are a number of court cases across the Unites States targeting TikTok over child safety concerns. On top of this, the social media giant is at risk of a complete ban in the US if its Chinese owner doesn't sell the platfom to a government approved buyer by January. Now, some recently leaked court documents suggest the company was well aware of…

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Queenstown businesses choking on outdoor dining charges 7:36

16h ago7:36

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On top of rental and rates, hospitality businesses also have to pay a charge for alfresco dining. Hospitality New Zealand argues it brings a vibrant buzz to inner cities, and businesses are paying for it. Recently Queenstown Lakes District Council outdoor seating charges are now 30% of the value of the indoor rent, meaning some businesses are payin…

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Who makes the law? Reining in the Supreme Court 48:16

19h ago48:16

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In this episode, Oliver talks to Roger and Richard Ekins. They discuss concerns about judicial overreach by New Zealand's Supreme Court, as outlined Roger's latest research report for the New Zealand Initiative. They argue that the court is effectively making law rather than interpreting it, and they propose several legislative measures to reassert…

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How is the coalition Government performing, one year after being elected? 20:25

1d ago20:25

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This week marks one year since the 2023 election. That election saw Labour’s historic majority cut in half, and started weeks of negotiations between National, Act and NZ First about the shape of the government. Marking the anniversary, a 1News Verian poll shows 30% of respondents believe the country is in better shape than a year ago – while 40% t…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the inquiry into the poisoning of woman killed by nerve agent 4:57

1d ago4:57

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A public inquiry is to begin later in Salisbury, England, to examine how a woman was killed in a 2018 poisoning blamed on Russian agents. 44-year-old Dawn Sturgess died after spraying herself with Novichok - the same chemical weapon used to target a former Russian spy four months earlier. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the inquiry will examine th…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on China's efforts to stimulate its economy 3:48

1d ago3:48

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Over in China, officials have outlined plans to further stimulate the economy amid an ongoing downturn. China's Ministry of Finance announced that China would issue special sovereign bonds to recapitalise its largest state owned banks. It would also allow local Governments to use RMB 2.3 trn of local Government special bonds to buy unsold homes. Ha…

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Mahesh Muralidhar: Phase One CEO says New Zealand businesses should save money to expand overseas 5:29

1d ago5:29

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One Kiwi investor believes more New Zealand businesses should be putting money aside in order to expand internationally. Phase One CEO Mahesh Muralidhar says this would boost the nation's GDP and add to the economy. He says Kiwis have plenty of entrepreneurial ability - but they lack the ability to see scale like their international counterparts. "…

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The Huddle: How can we bring more revenue into New Zealand? 10:49

1d ago10:49

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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! ASB's CEO is advocating for more taxes in New Zealand to pay for the infrastructure deficits. This comes after ANZ's Antonia Watson advocated for a capital gains tax. Can we find a …

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Full Show Podcast: 14 October 2024 1:39:57

1d ago1:39:57

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 14 October 2024, one year on from the last election, how is the Government faring? Political Commentator Peter Dunne and Heather deliver their report card. Finance Minister Nicola Willis hits out at Wellington City Council, calling the situation surrounding the council's finances "…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says the Government will be keeping an eye on Wellington Council's financial situation 9:16

1d ago9:16

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The Finance Minister has called Wellington City Council a 'shambles'. The City Council is having to look at its 10 year budget again after a vote last week to reverse its airport shares sale. It’s having to find cuts as the decision leaves a gap estimated to be worth hundreds of millions. Nicola Willis says the Local Government Minister’s watching …

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Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on ASB's chief executive saying Kiwis need to pay more taxes 2:48

1d ago2:48

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One expert has rejected the claim that Kiwis need to pay more taxes. ASB chief executive Vittoria Shortt says New Zealand has to bring in more tax dollars to fund the infrastructure the nation needs. This follows ANZ's boss calling for New Zealand to introduce a capital gains tax. OliverShaw Tax Partner Robin Oliver says the nation can't be taxed i…

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Dom Kalasih: Transporting New Zealand interim chief executive on the Government's bid to increase diesel reserves 1:49

1d ago1:49

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Transporting New Zealand is in favour of boosting diesel reserves. Resource Minister Shane Jones is asking for feedback on increasing the minimum diesel stockholding obligation of 21 days - to 28. Transporting New Zealand interim chief executive, Dom Kalasih, says a strong diesel supply is an important thing to have. He explains more diesel will in…

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive on Wellington businesses calling for the council to reconsider Golden Mile project 2:49

1d ago2:49

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There's more criticism of central city roadworks in Wellington. Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are asking the council to review its Golden Mile pedestrianizing project. A number of businesses say roadworks and cycleway projects have forced them to close. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says it's 'disappointing' …

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Peter Dunne: political commentator on the latest 1News Verian poll result showing people aren't happy with the Government 2:55

1d ago2:55

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Some experts believe the Government can't rest on its laurels. A recent 1News Verian poll found 40 percent of people think the country is in worse shape since election day, a year ago. Former United Future Party leader and political commentator, Peter Dunne, says people aren't happy - but there's no sign they prefer the Opposition more. He says oth…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Sir Brian Roche becoming the next Public Service Minister 5:56

1d ago5:56

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The incoming Public Service Minister will serve for two years and eight months - not the usual five-years. Sir Brian Roche will step into the job on November 4. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says time will tell if this is the right move from the Government. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Security agency reports rise in teens linked to UK terrorism 5:48

1d ago5:48

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United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Lisa Owen about Britain's domestic security agency reporting a significant rise in teenagers being linked to UK terrorism, tributes rolling in for Alex Salmond, Scotland's former first minister, who died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 69 and King Charles heading to Australia later this week and how…

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the growing calls to base speeding fines on income 4:51

1d ago4:51

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Over in Australia, there's growing calls to base speeding fines on the offending driver's individual income. A new report by think tank The Australia Institute claims flat-rate traffic penalties for speeders are 'unfair' amid the current cost-of-living crisis. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this might bring down the death toll on Aus…

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Britannia head Sir Ben Ainslie taking a verbal swipe at Kiwi commentator 3:27

1d ago3:27

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Bristling but unbowed - Sir Ben Ainslie's backing Britannia to recover from a 3-nil deficit in the first-to-seven America's Cup match against Team New Zealand. The British skipper's taken umbrage with a misunderstood question from the host broadcaster that his syndicate is somehow inadequate off the coast of Barcelona. Sportstalk host Jason Pine un…

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Team NZ extends America's Cup lead over Britannia to 3-0 3:20

1d ago3:20

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Sports journalist Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen about Team New Zealand extending their America's Cup lead over Britannia to 3-0 winning today's race after the two boats came within "a matter of centimetres" of colliding near the start line and the All Whites set to play Malaysia in a Friendly at Auckland's North Harbour Stadium tonight.…

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Alex Turnbull: Rhythm and Alps founder and director on the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025 4:05

1d ago4:05

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One of New Zealand's biggest summer music festivals - Bay Dreams - will not go ahead in 2025 as promoters struggle to draw big artists into the country. The organisers had hoped to book Kendrick Lamar as a headliner, but a successful 2024 for the rapper meant the costs to bring him here doubled. Rhythm and Alps founder and director Alex Turnbull sa…

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Evening business for 14 October 2024 4:34

1d ago4:34

4:34

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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NZ ill prepared for COVID variant due to cost cutting - expert 6:19

1d ago6:19

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Cost cutting means New Zealand is ill prepared for an outbreak of a new covid variant, despite the virus still being the number one infectious disease killer, according to well known Otago University epidemiologist Doctor Michael Baker. ESR confirmed the highly transmissable Covid-19 sub-variant, XEC is here. This strain is a mix of two previous Om…

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Large canisters of NOS being sold from shops despite crackdown 4:18

1d ago4:18

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A street cleaner said she's still seeing large canisters of nitrous oxide being sold to young people from shops in Mangere town centre, despite the government's recent crackdown on the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational use. 'NOS' or Nangs as they're known, can be used to make whipped cream, but people also use it as a drug to get high. Last mo…

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