Best CHCH Podcasts (2025)

The eagle has landed. One of the police Eagle helicopters from Auckland is in Christchurch for the next two months as part of a crackdown on these criminal kids doing-over dairies and committing other crimes. I think it’s brilliant that it’s here and I think we need one here permanently. For several reasons: Christchurch is New Zealand’s second-lar…

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John MacDonald: You can't put alcohol violence down to marketing 4:44

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These researchers calling today for a ban on alcohol marketing and sponsorship sound to me like they’re living in the past. Maybe it’s the circles I mix in. But I reckon things have come ahead leaps and bounds when it comes to our drinking culture in New Zealand. And before you start yelling “what about things like crate day mate?” - I’m not saying…

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McMaster volleyball's Olivia Julien on leadership growth, rebounding from championship heartbreak 20:09

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McMaster volleyball star Olivia Julien joined host Andrew Damelin on the Sportsline Podcast. Julien talked about chasing the catharsis of a spike, how leadership isn't "one size fits all," and how she bounced back after blaming herself for the team's heartbreaking loss at last year's national championship tournament.…

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OPP investigate Highway 401 road rage shooting - CHCH Morning Live December 8, 2025 22:20

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Bills content creator breaks down 2025 season, Josh Allen fandom and his passion for covering the team 28:04

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On this Sportsline Podcast, host Bubba O'Neil spoke to The Bills Bunker creator Jacob Varcoe, who provides online coverage about the Buffalo Bills whether the team is at home or on the road. Varcoe spoke about Buffalo's 2025 season, Bills Mafia's love for Josh Allen and why content creation has become his passion.…

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Brantford council approves new arena - CHCH Morning Live December 5, 2025 22:13

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Toronto Rock ready for home opener at renovated TD Coliseum against Calgary Roughnecks 34:59

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After a year away, professional lacrosse returns to the renovated TD Coliseum on Saturday, Dec. 13 as the Toronto Rock host the Calgary Roughnecks. On this Sportsline Podcast, owner Jamie Dawick and veteran Challen Rogers spoke about their excitement for their home opener in Hamilton.

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Why Intercounty Baseball League went pro and what it means for players and fans 32:06

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The Intercounty Baseball League, founded in 1919, is now the Canadian Baseball League and it is transitioning from semi-pro to the professional ranks. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin asks Welland Jackfish president Ryan Harrison why this move is being made and what impact it will have on the league, its players and fans.…

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Two injured in Burlington Skyway crash - CHCH Morning Live December 4, 2025 23:09

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Alouettes FlightDeck - S10E37 - Jim Popp 3:06:39

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Episode 300. Presented by Royal Retros - In celebration of our milestone 300th episode, Tim Capper and Cliffy D speak with former Alouettes General Manager Jim Popp about his 20-plus years with the franchise. Listen to the opening segment for a special offer from our presenting sponsor RoyalRetros.com (Save 10%). Affiliate sponsor: PinForce.io…

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Welland Canal bank project - CHCH Morning Live December 3, 2025 23:10

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John MacDonald: Don't dismiss the Christchurch supercity idea 4:04

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A couple of advisors at the Christchurch City Council have ripped into the Government’s plan for regional councils and have said to councillors that they reckon there’s a better way. Or more correctly, two better potential ways. Instead of having local mayors run regional councils for two years and, during that time, work out how they’re going to g…

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Disability advocate Anthony Frisina highlights barriers facing millions of Canadians 27:20

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Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by award-winning disability advocate Anthony Frisina to discuss the barriers that millions of Canadians face and what needs to be done to address their concerns.

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Two apartment towers in Toronto continue to burn - CHCH Morning Live December 2, 2025 21:42

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John MacDonald: Rates caps are a placebo policy 4:45

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You might recall a poll result that came out back in September which proved that 75 percent of us are idiots. It’s these idiots that the Government is pandering to with the council rates cap it announced yesterday. And the 75 percent of people who said in that poll that they support the Government forcing rates caps on councils will be very happy t…

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McMaster swimmer Michelle Wang credits supportive coaching for rise to eight-medal OUA performance 21:22

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McMaster University swimming star Michelle Wang joined host Andrew Damelin on the Sportsline Podcast. Unlike most elite athletes, Wang has never been the fastest swimmer at any new level. Instead, with the help of caring and compassionate coaches, she worked her butt off to become competitive, culminating in eight medals at the 2025 OUA championshi…

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Niagara police are searching for suspect in hit and run - CHCH Morning Live December 1, 2025 21:58

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John MacDonald: Is Christchurch ready for a red zone re-think? 4:05

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Is it time to have a re-think about what’s done with the residential red zone on the east side of Christchurch? I think it’s fair to say that mayor Phil Mauger thinks so. And so do I. Phil’s saying today that he wants to see red zone land used for housing as soon as possible. With the first cab off the rank being land on the edge of the area alread…

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Nelson Lords’ Lily Ciesielski discusses her historic touchdown and role model impact 19:25

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Nelson Lords receiver Lily Ciesielski and head coach Jeff Brock were the guests on this Sportsline Podcast. Ciesielski, who’s the first female to score a touchdown in Halton high school football history, talked about the play and being a role model.

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Black Friday shopping underway - CHCH Morning Live November 28, 2025 14:02

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John MacDonald: 46 years and we still can't get the Erebus memorial decision right 4:16

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It’s taken 46 years and we’ve still managed to stuff up the decision as to where to have a memorial for the 257 people who died in the Mt Erebus air disaster. It was 46 years ago today when the Air NZ DC-10, flight TE901, ploughed into the side of Mt Erebus. And, yes, nice job making the memorial announcement in time for the anniversary, but Cracro…

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Crews battle St. Catharines paper factory fire - CHCH Morning Live November 27, 2025 22:00

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John MacDonald: Who can we believe about nitrates in the water? 4:51

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How interested are you in the quality of your drinking water? For example, would you like to be able to look up your address and get credible, reliable information from an official source about the nitrate levels in the water coming through your taps? I would. Because I just don’t know whether to believe some of the alarming stuff that’s been comin…

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Mark Carney to announce support for the steel industry - CHCH Morning Live November 26, 2025 22:02

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John MacDonald: The alternative to ditching regional councils 4:20

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You know how at work you can get people leaving and, instead of hiring new people, they just dish out the work to other people? Then it gets to the point where the other people look up and realise they’re overworked, overloaded, and burnt out. I wonder if that’s how mayors around the country are feeling about the prospect of them not only running t…

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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on Christchurch City Council becoming the consenting authority for supermarkets, Environment Canterbury, KiwiSaver 15:47

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Christchurch City Council's been selected to act as a one-stop consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's the latest step in the Government plan to make New Zealand attractive for new operators. She says developers previously had to navigate up to 66 different councils, processes and resp…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on regional council reforms, KiwiSaver, relationship with NZ First 9:48

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says he's not clear what the Government's aiming for in its plans to change local government. It's proposing replacing the country's 11 regional councils with boards made up of local mayors. Hipkins agrees there's an obvious need for change. But he told John MacDonald he thinks this looks like an attempt to make councils…

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Commissioner explains why IBL is rebranding as Canadian Baseball League 26:42

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With roots that date back to 1919, the Intercounty Baseball League is now the Canadian Baseball League. On this Sportsline Podcast, commissioner Ted Kalnins explained why changes were made.

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Hamilton businesses concerned about uncertainty amid U.S. tariffs 39:01

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Months after U.S. President Donald Trump hit Canada with damaging tariffs, local businesses continue to feel the impact. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin analyzes the challenges local businesses are facing with Hamilton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Greg Dunnett.

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EQAO results coming next week - CHCH Morning Live November 25, 2025 22:15

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John MacDonald: Reasons to be nervous about the Govt's building changes 5:24

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This move by the Government to change who is ultimately liable for repairs to defective building work on new houses up to three-storeys high and renovation jobs worth more than $100,000 makes me very nervous. At the moment, all parties involved in a project are jointly liable for any defects and repairs. Which means, sometimes, if one of them can’t…

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OPP investigate Paris shooting - CHCH Morning Live November 24, 2025 22:08

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John MacDonald: We need to go further with Kiwisaver 4:22

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I’m with the KiwiSaver providers who are saying we need to go further than just increasing contributions and we need to make them compulsory. This is after the announcement by the National Party yesterday that one of its election policies next year will be increasing contributions to 12 percent (6 percent from employers and 6 percent from employees…

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Investigators plan to 'pull apart' a home in Brampton as they search for 3 missing people -CHCH Morning Live November 21, 2025” 22:09

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Politics Friday with Duncan Webb and Matt Doocey: Prison numbers, Winston Peters and the Regulatory Standards Act, Pike River charges 18:05

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Labour says the Government shouldn't be celebrating record high prisoner numbers. Earlier this week Prime Minister Christopher Luxon declared it was a good thing the prison population was nearing 11 thousand people. The Government is also celebrating a reduction by 38 thousand in the number of victims of violent crime since it came into power. Labo…

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Has sports gambling reached a tipping point? 30:41

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Sports and gambling have gone hand-in-hand for decades, but recent scandals have pushed this delicate relationship to a tenuous place. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin tackles this topic with Michael Naraine from the Department of Sport Management at Brock University.

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A17-year-old wanted in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander is now in custody-CHCH Morning Live November 20 , 2025 22:47

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Alouettes FlightDeck - S10E36 - HAMSTRUNG: A Recap of the 112th Grey Cup 1:54:21

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Episode 299. Presented by Royal Retros - Tim Capper and Cliffy D recap their experience at the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg. Grey Cup lore, game recap and other tidbits from the week and days following. Listen to the opening segment for a special offer from our presenting sponsor RoyalRetros.com (Save 10%). Affiliate sponsor: PinForce.io…

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John MacDonald: Lessons for the future from the ferry deal 5:10

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For me, one of the best things to come out of yesterday’s announcement about the Cook Strait ferries has nothing to do with the ferries themselves. There’s still a bit of smoke and mirrors about the numbers and what it’s going to end up costing. Because what it still comes down to is that the Government poured $671 million down the drain when the F…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor talks housing intensification, Maidstone Rd and Glandovey Rd, Avon-Heathcote Tidal Barrier 12:30

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Christchurch's Mayor is suggesting the city's temporary sports stadium could be redeveloped for housing. Addington's Apollo Projects Stadium opened in 2012 when the quake-damaged Lancaster Park closed permanently. The City Council's confirmed structures including the grandstand will be removed when Te Kaha opens in April, but the future of the Addi…

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TSN analyst Glen Suitor on Riders' Grey Cup win, Davis Alexander's first loss, CFL rule changes 30:02

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CFL on TSN analyst Glen Suitor joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. On the docket for discussion: winning a Grey Cup in Saskatchewan, Davis Alexander's first loss and Glen's appeal to CFL fans who oppose rule changes for 2026-27.

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The CFO of Canada post says it is 'effectively insolvent'- CHCH Morning Live November 19, 2025 21:19

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John MacDonald: I'm paying attention to BusinessNZ, I hope you are too 4:40

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I hope people are sitting-up and paying attention to what BusinessNZ is saying today. Especially the people who have their heads in the sand about our ability as a country to keep paying for things like healthcare and pensions. Because, as BusinessNZ puts it, we don’t have enough people to keep on doing that and we need a lot more people. As one he…

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Hamilton broker calls current real estate market 'exciting' 43:48

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The housing market throughout the Golden Horseshoe has had its ups and downs over the last number of years. Conrad Zurini, the broker and owner of Re/Max Escarpment and Niagara, joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss the current state of the market, how he got into the business, and what home buyers and sellers can expect going forward.…

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Mausoleum thieves charged - CHCH Morning Live November 18, 2025 19:17

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John MacDonald: Is the EV bubble about to burst? 4:59

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New Zealand is about to become a dumping ground for dirty vehicles. That’s what the electric vehicle people are saying today about the Government’s urgent changes to the clean car standards for imported vehicles. Of course they’re unhappy. Because I reckon they are seeing and we are seeing the EV bubble about to burst. I’ll tell you why. I’ll also …

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Hamilton man killed in Brampton shooting - CHCH Morning Live November 17, 2025 22:17

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Flightdeck LIVE!: Alouettes Grey Cup 112 vs Roughriders Postgame Show (AUDIO) 16:55

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Flightdeck LIVE!: Alouettes Grey Cup 112 vs Roughriders Pregame Show (AUDIO) 15:53

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Powered By SportBuff. Flightdeck LIVE!: Join Tim Capper and Cliffy D Pine from Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, MB for the Alouettes Grey Cup 112 matchup vs Saskatchewan pregame show.By Alouettes Flightdeck