Drastic changes to the leadership of Te Whatu Ora this week, but what's been going on and what happens next? It’s been tough times for the hospo sector, we talk to the Restaurant Association about how punters can help. Plus how climate change is affecting the sex lives of insects and some good news about food prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The report from the Royal Commission inquiry into abuse in care has finally been released, after almost six years and evidence from nearly two and a half thousand of survivors. The document, which is 3 thousand pages long, outlines the abuse, which the prime Minister has already described as “horrific and harrowing” and includes recommendations for what needs to be done now. Just a warning the material covered in this episode could be distressing. Here are some contact numbers in case you, or so...
Newsable's very own Imogen Wells reports on day MINUS TWO of the 2024 Olympic Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The findings of the Royal Commission Inquiry into Abuse in Care will be released later his afternoon. We talked to Sonja Cooper, a lawyer who, along with her team, has taken on hundreds of abuse cases since the 1990s. The Commerce Commission is consulting over reducing Paywave fees. We speak to Retail NZ about the pressure the payments exert on businesses. Plus, how a kombucha by-product is similar enough to flesh to help training doctors. Also, will the River Seine be safe for Olympic events? W...
If Kamala Harris is to replace Biden as his preferred candidate in the Presidential race, who will she pick as her VP to perfect that democratic ticket. We’ll round up the best of the internet’s reactions to Biden’s announcement. Plus, as the Olympics get ever nearer, we talk to a mountain biker about her last minute selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Joe Biden has stepped out of the presidential re-election race overnight with an announcement posted on X. Biden said he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January next year. The President has been under pressure to withdraw with questions over his age and a shaky performance in a debate against Donald Trump. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
With the world still reeling from the CyberStrike outage that disabled millions of computers, one of New Zealand's top IT analysts warns against complacency. Plus, Parliament is back - with all eyes on now former Green MP Darleen Tana, Imogen previews the Olympics, and should bus drivers double as DJs? Have your say in our poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former US president and 2024 Republican president hopeful Donald Trump is giving his first speech since an assassination attempt last weekend. He spoke at length covering both the attempt on his life, the changes he would make in power along with personal asides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A year on from the disappearance and alleged murder of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, we get the latest on police’s search for her body. There's a problem with hidden cameras in short term rentals in the US, we speak to a CNN reporter who has been part of a team investigating. Are school holiday films a lifesaver for cinemas? And the school with at least four alumni set to compete at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We explain the US Conservative think tank plan, Project 2025, ready if Trump wins the Presidential election. The worries about the rise in the use of nicotine pouches that are being bought online plus the former Kiwi soldier who has gone from the battlefield, to helping leaders in the boardroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stats NZ has released the Consumers Prince Index for the three months to June and it has fallen to 3.3% The drop has sparked predictions interest rates could fall sooner than expected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Zealand is experiencing levels of homelessness not seen in living memory, according to community organisations. We talk to a Wellington City Missioner to find out what's going on. The latest inflation numbers out later today. We talk to Kiwibank about what's expected. Plus, we catch up with one of NZ's Olympians, Weightlifter David Liti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re on the ground in Milwaukee as the Republican National Convention kicks off, just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. We explore what the prescribed medicines industry here is doing to overcome the impression that health professionals are enticed with travel and conference opportunities. Plus, the diet and supplement researchers say might help your acne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Joe Biden has addressed the nation from the White House after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Earlier, Biden had said “everybody must condemn” the attack on the former President and that the idea that there’s violence in America like this is just unheard of. Donald Trump is heading for Milwaukee for the Republican National Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The political reaction to the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has been pretty much a united condemnation of violence. The former President was hit in the ear and a member of the crowd killed and others critically injured when shooting broke out at a rally in Pennsylvania. Security services say they have killed the shooter. We have a report from the US about reactions. Plus, would you like to be managed by an AI boss ? And the call for more information about dugong populations in t...
US Secret Service agents have rushed former President Donald Trump off stage after apparent shots rang out at a rally in Pennsylvania. Footage showed Trump ducking as sharp cracks were heard. Law enforcement agencies are reporting the shooter is dead and local media say another person in the audience has also died. Donald Trump is said to be "fine." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bunch of suburbs around the country are tipped to join the $1 million house price club but another group of places could be on the verge of falling out. It's almost time for the second test. Can England be the first team to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park in 30 years? Plus, we talk to rising Kiwi musician Fankie Venter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There has been a major development in the case of one of New Zealand’s hugely popular true crime podcasts - Gone Fishing produced by Stuff and RNZ. The crown has admitted there was a miscarriage of justice in the trials that saw Gail Maney and Stephen Stone convicted of the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys. Maney and Stone were convicted in 1999 of killing the West Auckland tyre fitter, but the Crown now says there were grave problems with the evidence heard in two trials, in 1999 and the year 2000...
One in five children across the world are overweight or obese according to a recent study from China’s Sichuan university and in New Zealand child obesity is the second highest in the OECD. But what is New Zealand doing to tackle the problem? We talk to the Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland, Dr Boyd Swinburn, who backs a tax on sugar. The Prime Minister is in the middle of of a meeting whirlwind, including with the Ukrainian President, as he attend...
The Reserve Bank makes an official cash rate announcement today, Wednesday. We get the latest update on when things might change from Infometric's Brad Olsen. Dog owners are being urged to take control of their animals after the deaths of 8 Little Blue penguins, or Kororā, in Wellington. Plus, will the new social media app NoPlace survive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Te Anau born tennis sensation Lulu Sun will play against Donna Vekic in the Wimbledon quarterfinals early Wednesday. She is the first qualifier to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals since 2010, and her world ranking could jump to 42 in the world if she wins. She spoke to Stuff's David Long after a practice session about her preparations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The cost of living crisis is biting deeper by the day, but SuperGrans have stepped into the fight in Southland, helping the community to re-learn money saving skills such as cooking and gardening. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is joining NATO talks in Washington DC, but will he be able to meet US President Joe Biden as well? Plus, we look at the shortage of midwives and the Choir Games hit Auckland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick has told a media stand up the party wants Green MP Darleen Tana to leave parliament. She said an independent investigation has found that Darleen Tana has fallen short of expected behaviour. Tana has resigned from the Green party, but not as an MP. She has been suspended since 14 March, following allegations of migrant exploitation made against her husband, and about her possible involvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the first ThreeNews hour long, week day bulletin going to air tonight, Sam Hayes talk about her excitement and slight nervousness. Why getting regular eye checks could save your health. Plus, how funding for the parents of children with a disability has meant one mother has been able to help her child to smash expectations. And we delve into the debate over food portion sizes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former All Black Jeff Wilson joins Newsable to talk about the All Blacks' first test of the year and how they'll front up to England. Plus new advice for schools on kids and time on screens, a mid-winter Christmas celebration in Queenstown and a forever family found for the six legged dog dumped last year in a car park in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Government has announced a set of targets for mental health care. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey revealed the plan alongside Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and the targets include 80% of people being able to access special mental health and addiction services within three weeks, more mental health staff and a $10m innovation fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scammers are getting more sophisticated and focused in their impact. We talk to Netsafe about how to spot one. Kāinga Ora is likely to withdraw from building social housing, can community providers fill the gap? Plus, last ditch election campaign efforts as the UK prepares to head to the polls, and the winners and losers when it comes to Olympic uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tech giants could soon be forced to pay New Zealand news organisations for using their content as legislation introduced under Labour is now going ahead. To explain it all we talk to the Public Affairs Director at the News Publishers Association, Andrew Holden. Could anyone provide a solid challenge in the US elections if President Biden did stand down? Amazon turns 30 this year, and Taylor Swift backs food banks in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More and more of us are having to ditch our extra curricular activities, like art, music or cooking classes as the cost of living bites. We talk to a community education provider who says demand for cultural activities has "dropped off a cliff." The leaks continue from Oranga Tamariki, despite a recent warning from the CEO Plus, the race for the best vegan cheese, and the latest travel trend that involves doing absolutely nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ex-Minister of Seniors Tracey Martin says we’re not ready for a population that's getting older and older - so how early should you be thinking about the future? Meanwhile, new moves to prepare New Zealand for a mass arrivals event have passed into law, but will asylum seekers coming here be better off? And why your next favourite read may well be a romance novel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
