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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

Speaking freely about the government, COP28 - "New Zealand increasingly isolated" Happy Birthday ChatGPT, chill weddings

Sir Ian Taylor - who heads the tech company behind the America's Cup race graphics - has become the latest to resign from organisations to be able to speak out against the government. He joins Newsable to talk about why he didn't want to put Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity at risk. We check progress at the annual international UN climate conference in Dubai, where New Zealand has chosen not to sign an agreement over renewable energy plus a year with ChatGPT in our lives and New Zealand's "chi...

Dec 03, 202322 min

Sex education scrapped, Christmas-related injury claims, SME success and King Kapisi

The new government scrapping sexuality and consent education in schools, so what will it mean for our tamariki? We take a look at what it takes for a small business to succeed in NZ, and the eye-popping cost of Christmas tree-related injury claims. Plus, the one and only King Kapisi is on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202323 min

"More intensity" - the Government's 100 day plan, a new Trump challenger, COP 28 and another royal scandal

The Government's announced its 100 day plan, but is it about getting things done or grabbing the initiative? Newsable talks to Richard Shaw a Professor in Politics at Massey University. Trump’s got a new presidential nominee challenger... Who are they and do they have a shot? Plus the COP 28 Climate conference is about to get underway - we explain what it's all about and yes indeedy, it's another book on the Royal family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202322 min

Released Israeli hostage's treatment, Siousxie Wiles work case, earthquake predictions, worst tattoo

The temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has been extended with a promise of more hostages being released. The Guardian's World Affairs Editor talks to us about how the hostages have been treated and the political maneouvring. Siousxie Wiles court case against her employer, Auckland Uni, wraps up, research after Turkey's big earthquake might help improve prediction science and New Zealand's worst tattoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 202322 min

"Big shock" - winding back on smokefree rules, workers trapped underground, doggy artesian water, menu tricks

Health organisations are reeling over the news that some smoke free provisions are to be rolled back by the new government. Newsable talks to the Asthma Foundation. The workers trapped underground in India for more than two weeks, the artesian doggy water on sale at a pretty price plus the tricks designers use to influence your food choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 202319 min

Bonus: "Probably the most right wing government since the 90s" - analysis of coalition government deal by Stuff's Political Editor

Incoming Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has stood up next to his new political bedfellows - Act’s David Seymour and New Zealand First’s Winston Peters - and laid out details of this long-awaited agreement. But what polices are in and what are out? Newsable gets analysis of today's announcement from Stuff's political editor, Luke Malpass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 20237 min

Breaking: New government - the coalition deal

The incoming Prime Minister has laid out the details of the coalition deal reached with Act and New Zealand First. He shared the details of the policy negotiations - what is in and what is out - and some of the main Cabinet positions, including a sharing of the position of Deputy leader - with Winston Peters taking the first turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202317 min

The "greased piglet" that is a new government, Gaza truce, getting a good deal on Black Friday, trio stuck in closed jail

We now know a coalition deal has been reached to form a new government, but what about the details? Stuff's Political Editor Luke Malpass reads the tea leaves over what policies might have survived. Plus, why the truce in Gaza doesn't mean peace is any closer, how to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday and the men who got stuck in a disused prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202319 min

Breaking: Christopher Luxon confirms government deal signed

National, Act and New Zealand First have confirmed a deal has been signed to form a new government. Natioal leader, Christopher Luxon, held a media conference to talk about reaching the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 20233 min

What have MPs been doing? Rents rise, reading the fine print, the taste of AI coke

We seem to be inching closer to a new government, but what have MPs been doing in the meantime? Newsable speaks to the youngest MP in 170 years to find out more. Plus rents have gone up over 6 per cent, how reading the terms and conditions can bring rewards and Imogen bravely samples AI designed Coke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202318 min

America and its old politicians, should the rich pay for emissions? Uproar at OpenAI, cat on a cruise

Joe Biden has just turned 81, but it seems age is no barrier to standing for President in the US. So Newsable turned to a writer for The Atlantic magazine to ask: Why are American politicians so old? Plus Oxfam on how the top 1% of New Zealand earners emit more climate pollution than most of the South Pacific nations combined, what on earth is going on at OpenAI, the home of ChatGPT? And the tale of the cat that went for a cruise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 202322 min

Scams soar near to Christmas, NZ Gaza diplomacy, iwi supermarkets, cheesy stoush

A sneaky fake text regarding NZ Post or a stray bogus invoice, it seems as the busy end of the year approaches, scammers are taking advantage. We talk to the Tech Users Association to get some guidance. How tricky is it for New Zealand to work out a united diplomatic front over Gaza, could an iwi backed supermarket chain fly and camembert might fall foul of packaging rules in the European Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202321 min

Temu takes over, keeping EV momentum, hot summer, housekeeping Olympics

Temu is pouring millions into advertising to ensure it disrupts your shopping journey and puts its advertisements front and centre. Ian Howard of Bright Street is here to tell us more. Will New Zealanders keep buying electric vehicles if the clean car rebate is scrapped? How hot will it be this summer and the Olympics of housekeeping, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 202321 min

Removal of Te Reo Māori "presumptuous", surviving by "sheer will power" in Gaza, fatal selfies and burger bun fight

The union for public servants wants Foreign Affairs to replace Te Reo Māori removed from some ministerial briefing templates. It says taking action before a new government is even formed, is presumptuous. Doctors Without Borders says the people of Gaza are surviving by sheer will power, plus the selfies that are proving fatal and a court battle over burgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202318 min

Chasing a new government, compulsory cat registration, cheeky hotel guests, village overload

Up and down the country, in and out of meetings; Stuff's political reporter Glenn McConnell brings us up to date with the latest in negotiations to form a new government. Plus new research calls for it to be mandatory for cats to be registered and microchipped to help to protect our wildlife, what you can and can't take from hotels and the village that has had enough of film fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 202318 min

Can Israel rescue its hostages? Hesson - Will Black Caps win? Fluoride orders unlawful, Chrissy road cones

How important is it for Israel to rescue its hostages and what are the chances of making this happen? Newsable speaks to Sky's Middle East correspondent. Can the Black Caps make it through to the Cricket World cup final? Former Black Caps coach, Mike Hesson, shares his thoughts. Fluoridation of water hits the courts and a Christmas tree of road cones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 202320 min

"Strong anxiety" as job losses loom, lava flows in Iceland, practicing whale rescues, laser eyed loon

Government agencies are already planning for job cuts and cutting spending ahead of the new government, so how are staff feeling in the run up to Christmas? Iceland is watching and waiting as a lava flow threatens to break through to the surface. What's with an inflatable whale full of water? Plus more laser eyed bird options for flags..this time it's Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 202319 min

"Make or break" Christmas for Kiwi retailers, Hollywood's big comeback, the benefits of walking backwards

With the silly season now upon us, we look at why Kiwi retailers are on a 'knife edge' this Christmas. Hollywood is back to work after months of strike action, but it's come too late to save some of next year’s big movie releases. And the benefits of walking backwards. (You read that right - walking backwards). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 202318 min

Excommunicated for being gay, new government holdups, nukes in the Pacific, Is it Cake?

Newsable talks to Craig Hoyle who has written a book about his painful story of being excommunicated from the Exclusive Brethren for being gay. Editor of the Sunday Star Times and The Post, Tracey Watkins, talks about how the negotiations to form a government might be going. Plus worries about the Pacific's commitment to being nuclear free and which is the real headline - it's time for "Is it Cake?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 202322 min

Kiwi's vaping rates world second, will Israel leave Gaza? Black Caps must win, carrot excess

New Zealand is in the top two of vape using countries according to the OECD - why are we so obsessed? Israel pushes on with its drive to counter Hamas, but will it leave Gaza when the conflict ends? Plus the do or die match for the Black Caps against Sri Lanka and the orangey problem with eating too many carrots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 202320 min

Is assisted dying law working well? US political turmoil, endo and gut links, Swifties get political

In the 2 years it has been legal, 565 people have been helped to die. The Bill's backer, Act Leader David Seymour talks to Newsable about the changes he says are needed. Some very poor poll results are increasing the pressure on Biden not to stand again. What are the links between endometriosis and gut issues plus why are Swifties getting political in Argentina? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 202320 min

"We ought to have a Minister for Water"; industry body says leadership needed, stories in new Air NZ uniforms, podcasts and judgement, attractiveness and smiling

We are in a holding pattern when it comes to government, but can our water system just wait? We hear from Water NZ about what's needed. Plus the designer of the new Air New Zealand uniforms gives a glimpse of what might be in store. Can true crime podcasts affect how we think about justice? Plus why you need to smile if you are looking to be at your most attractive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 202319 min

"The model of care needs to change": Mike King on shocking student mental health stats. Plus, Winston's text revelation and a baa-rnstorming animal rescue

80% of secondary school principals say supporting student mental health is their number one concern. So why aren't kids talking to parents? I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday founder Mike King explains. Plus, the latest on the coalition talks after Winston Peters returns to the public eye, a new trial in an infamous cold case - and all's wool that ends wool for Fiona the celebrity sheep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 05, 202322 min

"I just need to keep my kids alive": The awful dilemma facing a mum in Gaza

'I don't have the luxury of thinking about my kids' mental health - I just need to keep them alive.' That's the awful dilemma facing a mum in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis escalates. Plus: A shock development in the death cap mushroom investigation gripping Australia; hotties causing car crashes; rogue sports stars - and the return of Is It Cake?, our yummy new news challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 202323 min

Side hustles to return? Saudi sportswashing, tortoise escape tales

Unemployment is up very slightly and the Reserve Bank says we're likely to spend nearly a fifth of our income on interest payments, but small businesses are reportedly optimistic. We speak to an expert to find out what's going on. Saudi has secured the Fifa World Cup in 2034, is this more sportswashing? Plus another escaping tortoise tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 202318 min

Employment challenges ahead, mosque inquest update, Black Caps, date bills

What will change employment wise when the new government comes in? From 90 day trails to scrapping Fair Pay Agreement law. We catch up with what's been happening at the inquest into the Christchurch Mosque shooting, plus New Zealand face South Africa in another world cup tonight - but this time it's cricket! The big question of all first dates; should you split the bill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 202320 min

"Grim" Middle East conflict, Special votes, duopoly versus Supie, secret rapper

What are the implications of Israel entering Gaza? Newsable talks to a geo-political analyst with Victoria University's Democracy Project. Special election vote results are out on Friday. With Supie failing can anyone take on the supermarket duopoly? - plus the secret, football playing rapper. If you love listening to Newsable, why not vote for us in the Listener's Choice at the NZ Podcast Awards https://shorturl.at/dCO39 ..and a big thank you if you've already voted! Learn more about your ad ch...

Oct 30, 202321 min

"Great drama" - Jeff Wilson on RWC final aftermath plus Springboks bring hope

The scrutiny of the Rugby World Cup final is likely to continue for some time. We have Jeff Wilson with his perspective and former All Black Keven Mealamu. Plus the editor of Rugby South Africa 360 shares how this win gives his home country hope and a new coaching era for the All Blacks starts this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 202320 min
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