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Newsable

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Newsable is all about what everyone’s talking about. Highbrow, lowbrow, exclusives, analysis and hot takes - it’s a fresh way to get up to speed on the day’s big stories, delivered in a uniquely Stuff way. Newsable brings you the news you need to know, when it happens. Drop us a line: newsable@stuff.co.nz
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Episodes

Election race fires up, Trump's New York ban, invading clams, Shrek stay

A big week on the election trail, Newsable makes sense of the week in politics. How Donald Trump is pretty much banned from doing business in New York and what is the worry about golden clams setting up shop in the Waikato River? Plus your chance to stay in a recreated Shrek swamp home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202319 min

Planned protests at parliament, hit by lightning, year long turtle recovery

The Freedom and Rights Coalition is due to protest at parliament today, but what about and are police prepared? Plus Labour's health spokesperson talks about getting hit by lightning and her party's $1bn Pharmac funding promise and the "sweet natured" three flipppered Black Turtle's long road to recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202320 min

National and benefits, top rugby podcaster, Swift breaks internet, hit by lightning

National has released its welfare policy - what impact might it have on beneficiaries? Top rugby podcaster tells us about his picks for the quarter finals, Taylor Swift now appears to be the most searched for person on the internet and the politicians hit by lightning - literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202319 min

Road cone intervention, policing clothes, officers digi notebooks, writers' strike breakthrough

National's transport policy talks road speeds and cones, but why road cones? Newsable talks to theirn transport spokesperson Simeon Brown to find out more. China is looking to police what people wear, cops are to starting using digi note takers rather than pen and paper and could the writers' strike in the US be over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202320 min

Mysterious gastro outbreak, Wah's next for the Warriors, 24-hour bungy marathon

A gastro outbreak in a tourist hotspot is baffling investigators and raising questions about our drinking water supply. Wah's next for the Warriors? We ask Adam Blair. And we talk to a man preparing for a 24-hour bungy marathon. Plus: peanut butter habits and drama on The Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 202321 min

Up The Wahs!

Our little tribute to the Warriors. UP THE WAHS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 20231 min

Showdown in Brisbane: The mighty Warriors' quest for the NRL title

Today we’re dedicating the ENTIRE show to the mighty Wahs! We speak with former Warrior (and former Bronco) Adam Blair, and we've got incredible insights from Shaun Johnson's personal mental skills coach. Also, why vintage Warriors merch is going off on TradeMe, and an excruciating decision for one kiwi fan attending the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 202322 min

Will petrol prices drop? Canada-India standoff, leaders' book fail, fat bears

We've heard the bad news about petrol prices possibly reaching $3.50 a litre by Christmas (!) so is this the new normal? Canada accuses India of assassinating a Canadian citizen, plus what you should say when asked: "What is your favourite book?" And the fattest of fat bears and a doughnut truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202318 min

Dilworth's abuse victims, solar panel 101, vegan iron deficiency, Irish crater

The inquiry into the abuse at Dilworth school is out, so what do victims want now? Labour is pledging support for the installation of solar panels, but how much does it all cost? Fortifying food with iron to help those such as vegans, plus the Irish meteor crater, that wasn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202320 min

The Wahs win and tribal fans, serial killer appeals, identity misinformation, clamping rebellion

The Wahs are into the preliminary finals. It's an amazing effort, but what role did the fans play? The former British nurse convicted of multiple baby murders, is appealing her conviction, the Welsh political reporter fighting misinformation that he is the nephew of the Welsh First Minister and anti-clamping bandits in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 202320 min

BONUS - "Clearly no intent." Jeff Wilson on the red card that marred the All Blacks' romp against Namibia

The All Blacks got their World Cup campaign back on track with an 11-try thrashing of Namibia - although Ethan de Groot's red card soured their night. Rugby icon and Sky Sports pundit Jeff Wilson joins Jess from the Stadium de Toulouse to provide expert analysis of the major talking points - including whether the tournament format is fair on the game's minnows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202310 min

BONUS - Jeff Wilson previews All Blacks v Namibia in RWC

"The glamour guys should have a field day!" That's All Black legend and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson's take as he previews New Zealand's Rugby World Cup pool match against Namibia in Toulouse tomorrow morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 20239 min

GPs at tipping point, political wrap, Mexican aliens, Fun Fact Friday

Senior GPs have issued a plea for action to retain staff as the local health service reaches tipping point. We wrap up the highs and lows of the political week, explore what's going on with claims of mummified aliens plus Fun Fact Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202320 min

Small business survival, Google in court, Vege elections, Swift reporter

How will small businesses survive another 12 months with inflation above ideal levels and are there any political parties promising help? Google has been taken to court by the US government, but why? Plus vegelections are on and Imogen is dreaming about a job in the United States as a Taylor Swift reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202317 min

Inflation's slow departure, earthquake aid conflict, tramp safety, new words

The government's books have been opened and things aren't looking great, but they're not looking absolutely terrible. The bad news is inflation may stay high and interest rates may go up again. We get the TLDR from. Stuff's political editor. Morocco is struggling to deal with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake so why aren't they accepting all the aid on offer? Plus tramping safety in the face of crazy rescues and why bachelor's handbag is now recognised in a dictionary. Learn more about y...

Sep 12, 202321 min

Missing in Marokopa, One NZ's performance, disastrous anthems, fat bears

Tom Phillips and his children are still on the run after disappearing from their home in Marokopa. But what is known about where he might be and do the police have any leads? The CEO of One NZ fronts after his company was rated as the worst mobile provider by the Commerce Commission, why are the national anthems sounding so bad at the Rugby World Cup and how a fat bear competition saved a man's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202320 min

Seymour's wildcard governance idea, mega-landlords on the rise, a Hawke's Bay legend

With polls showing National and Act could form New Zealand’s next government, David Seymour is floating the idea of a 'confidence without supply' deal with National - what?! Plus we look at why housing is at a huge crossroads this election ... and we meet a local legend bringing a bit of cheer to flood-ravaged Hawke's Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 202322 min

Warriors fight on, political week wrap, animal dreams, Fun Fact Friday

It is crunch time for the Warriors, who take on the Panthers in Penrith tomorrow. Plus a round up of what's happened in the first week of the election campaign, do animals dream?... and Fun Fact Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 202322 min

Latest political poll, Uyghur tourism, lab-grown fruit, kid's snack problem

A political poll run for The Post is out and we've got all the latest figures. A push back against tourism companies running trips to the Uyghur's homeland, lab-grown fruit and Paw Patrol snacks in UK recalled after website hacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202320 min

Ukraine's thank-you, cheapest food boxes, India's economic surge, Metallica's fan dog

It is New Zealand's turn to get a special thank you video tweet from Ukraine, but what is the purpose behind these messages? Plus how to choose the cheapest food box, is India heading towards becoming the next economic superpower and Metallica's biggest fan dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202321 min

Doctor's strike, invading species, problem gambling, guest Newsable listener

For the first time ever, senior hospital doctors and dentists are going on strike for two hours today. What's going on? A new report says we need to keep on our toes to counter invasive species, what responsibilities do casino's have to their customers ? And we break new ground and have a guest Newsable listener on the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 202320 min

Political razzmatazz, visa shambles, name dopplegangers, email advice

Both Labour and National launched their political campaigns at the weekend, but was there a winner? Stuff's Chief political correspondent, Tova O'Brien, gives her verdict. Immigration staff says the visas system is in a shambles, the peril of being a name doppelganger for a famous or infamous other plus when is the best time to send an email, if you want it read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 202322 min

School, whanau, hockey - the small kura winning against the odds

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata , based in Rotorua, is the first ever te reo Maori immersion school to participate the Rankin Cup - the top prize for boys’ high school hockey in New Zealand. This small school, with a pool of potential hockey players of just 36 boys, has been winning against some of the top high school teams in the country, against the odds. Newsable delves into the secret of their success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202315 min

Tova on National's tax plans, wages pressure, female surgeons, work based TV

National's tax plans are out, but so are the calculators to see if it all adds up. Tova O'Brien has been gauging reaction. We look at how wages and retail are faring with BNZ's Chief Economist, are female surgeons really better? And why are we obsessed with workplace TV? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202322 min

Children stealing cars, animal rules, moon junk and bus etiquette

Christchurch had a crime surge last month - specifically car theft involving children and teenagers - and social media is playing a huge part. What are the rules over animals in the city? Plus the tonnes of junk left on the moon and being nice to bus drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202320 min

Why home detention? Freezing weather, sustainable fashion, tattoos for free stuff

Law and order is a hot election ticket, so today we look at why people are given home detention. Plus why is it so bloody cold when it's almost spring! Fashion week is upon us, but how sustainable is the industry and would you get a corporate tattoo in exchange for free stuff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202322 min
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