Resources Minister Shane Jones has clashed with protesters on Lambton Quay in Wellington about the Government’s climate policies. This comes after the Government announced it would only allow four days for the public to make submissions on its bill to reopen oil and gas exploration off the New Zealand coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The F#$%ing News flips the script on the news - short, upbeat, inspirational and f%$#ing good fun journalism with the nation’s favourite everyman reporter, Paddy Gower. TFN sees Paddy talking to Kiwis who are the good, the great and the brains of our nation. This podcast is hosted by Paddy Gower and Executive Produced by Jon Bridges. It's made in partnership between Stuff and Believer Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Water-coolers in offices, and homes, around the country have been the scene of plenty of heated discussion this week thanks to Public Service Minister Nicola Willis. On Monday she directed her department bosses to tighten up on working-from-home arrangements, saying they should only be by agreement, should not compromise performance, and departments and agencies must regularly report on the number and nature of agreements in place. With this in mind, Tova O'Brien, from Stuff's Tova podcast, was ...
Okay, so it isn't really a crisis, we just wanted to shoehorn that episode title in there... However Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is leaving the job as the country's top cop earlier than expected to head up the government's new social investment agency. Following the announcement he sat down with Stuff's Chief Political Correspondent Tova O'Brien to discuss gangs, guns, police pay and being called names by politicians. If you want to hear more from Tova talking to the political movers and s...
It's been confirmed that 22 year old Kiwi driver Liam Lawson will replace Australian veteran Daniel Ricciardo for the final six F1 races of 2024 on Red Bull owned RB team. The decision could give Lawson a shot at holding the seat for 2025. New Zealand motor sport legend, Greg Murphy, talks about what makes Liam so successful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
600 jobs at Timaru’s Alliance Smithfield meatworks plant are set to go under a new proposal put forward on Friday. A consultation period will run for just over two weeks before a decision is made in later in October. Affected staff will be able to apply for jobs at other plants, but redundancies are expected. Timaru's Mayor, Nigel Bowen, speaks about the decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The final contest for the America's Cup is edging ever closer, as the earlier competitions in Spain come to an end. But what do we know about the trophy they are competing for, The Auld Mug? Explainer Editor Lloyd Burr takes a look at the rich history that stretches back to the 1850s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has condemned a lack of determination to solve the Israel-Gaza war in a speech to the United Nations. He has been speaking on behalf of New Zealand at an annual meeting of the UN General Assembly and also expressed frustration at the “lack of political will” to reform the UN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former All Black and Sky Sport commentator Jeff Wilson on the issue of the All Blacks finishing strongly, team selection choices, Sam Cane's 100th test and the Wallabies' growing confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The All Blacks team for the second Bledisloe test has been named. Coach Scott Robertson has been speaking to reporters about his selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Act Party leader and Associate Education Minister, David Seymour, has announced a new scheme to tackle absenteeism in schools. The Star, or stepped system, could possibly include prosecution and fines when students are consistently absent for long periods, and also scraps teacher only days in term time. Education Minister Erica Stanford is also redirecting funding from a programme to help with the teaching of Te Reo Māori in schools, towards maths resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
New Zealanders’ trust in key institutions has declined since 2021 according to new survey data from Statistics New Zealand. Our trust in the health system, education system, media, police, and courts all fell, but it was the trust in Parliament that saw the biggest drop. We spoke to former Labour minister Stuart Nash about why Kiwi's these days are less inclined to trust Parliament and the politicians in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stuff's Explainer Editor Lloyd Burr looks at what has happened to the Seascape luxury skyscraper in Auckland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Following the not guilty verdict, we hear from Philip Polkinghorne himself, crown prosecutor Alysha McClintock, Pauline Hanna's brother Bruce and her close friend Pheasant Riordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 10 hours of deliberations over two days, the jury has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are making some changes to your favourite news podcast to focus on big, breaking news stories as they happen. Newsable - still news worth talking about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just a day after pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon, another set of devices have been detonated. We speak to a Professor of Law and International Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame who says there is little doubt who is behind the deadly attacks. Remember Covid? Researchers say they’ve found more evidence that suggests it originated from animals. The Government unveils its latest weapon in the fight against potholes. And Imo taste tests something she now ...
New Zealand’s gross domestic product fell 0.2% in the June 2024 quarter, following a 0.1% increase in the March 2024 quarter. Retail trade and accommodation; agriculture, forestry, and fishing; and wholesale trade industries all fell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s real life Succession, playing out in real time behind closed courtroom doors in Reno, Nevada. We get the latest on the Murdoch family’s media empire feud. High-end designer brand Burberry appears to be pivoting to become more accessible. How is it working out so far? And what happens when you get bumped from a flight? $90 per head for dinner anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The coalition government has come under fire from officials, the Law Society and the opposition for adding a clause into the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill. Why are they all so concerned? New research reveals Kiwi men are letting down their mates when it comes to health issues. A urologist at Southern Cross Wellington Hospital tells us what we can do about it. Why have green spaces in our urban areas been declining for decades? And we've found a reason NOT to move to Australia... Learn more ab...
A suspect has been identified after what appears to be the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump in the past two months. The Auckland Women’s Refuge has been kicked out of the national collective. Why, and what will this mean for Auckland women needing their help? And if you love coffee but are worried about the impact it has on the planet, we have some good news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump has been targeted in what the FBI has said was an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will the Government's new youth vaping laws work? We talk to a health watchdog who warns that the "powerful" industry will seek legal loopholes. Also in today's show - what to expect from what could be the final week of the Polkinghorne trial, and the new chatbot aiming to claim a PR win for AI - by persuading conspiracy theorists that they're wrong. WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. Some listeners might find this distressing. If you or anyone you know needs help, free call or text 1737 t...
Māori Language Week starts on September 14th and aims to inspire all New Zealanders to speak the language proudly. Tama Potaka shares his thoughts on using te reo inside and outside of parliament. The Louis Vuitton Cup semis are nearly here. We get the latest from Barcelona. Why would anyone sail solo and unassisted around the coldest place on earth? We talk to someone who has done it. And speaking of cold, will it snow in Auckland next week?! Spoiler: no, it won't. Learn more about your ad choi...
It was must-see viewing as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in what is likely to be their only presidential debate. We breakdown how it played out. 621 flavour enhancer - has MSG been unfairly vilified? A Kiwi company has invented the world's smartest mousetrap. And there are a bunch of film and tv sequels coming. Do we need them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first, and probably only, debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is done and dusted. Here are some of the key moments... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to introduce a bill to ban children from social media, however the minimum age is yet to be determined. Why is New Zealand one of the only western countries without a capital gains tax? It is a date that is so infamous that it is just known by two numbers. What is the New Zealand connection to the terrorist attacks that changed the world? And we don't shy away from the asking the tough questions here at Newsable. Is it okay to poo at work? Learn more abo...
Who has the momentum heading into what could be the only time Trump and Harris go head to head on the debating stage? Media outlet The Spinoff turns 10. Founder Duncan Greive looks back, and then forward. If you loved the Netflix series Tiger King we've got your next watch sorted. And when was the last time you bought a lamp you could eat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With four homicides in a fortnight and five in a month, is Auckland in the midst of a crime wave? Plus, why petrol prices are set to fall - and keep falling, the downside of Tiktok's new working holiday trend, and the VERY different ways Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are preparing for their big debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does comedy legend Eric Idle always look on the bright side of life? Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more... The Māori King is laid to rest, long live the Māori Queen. And can the All Blacks avenge last weekends close loss to the Springboks? Let's ask Jeff Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
