Best Cbd Testing Podcasts (2025)

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Trump's historic second state visit to UK wraps up 5:52

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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic second visit to the UK wrapping up, as well as two teens being charged over a hack that cost Transport for London millions of pounds.

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Evening business for 19 September 2025 5:41

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Silver Ferns prepare to play Taini Jamison series 3:31

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Netball New Zealand dropped a bombshell when it announced that Dame Noeline Taurua and her assistant coaches were being stood down for the Taini Jamison series. That series starts on Sunday when the Silver Ferns host South Africa in Auckland. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

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NZ research institute in final stage of cutting edge 8:35

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A leading New Zealand research institute is passing the hat to fund the final stages of a clinical trial into a cutting edge treatment for blood cancers. The Malaghan Institute is currently doing clinial trials for CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancer, non-hodgkin lymphoma, with the hope of making it accessible in the public health system. Malaghan …

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Luxon maintains things looking up despite GDP drop 3:53

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The Prime Minister maintains things are looking up despite GDP data showing the economy shrank more than expected in the last quarter. He's backing his Finance Minister to stay the course, despite calls for her resignation. Another former Finance Minister today weighing in, saying the government needs to cut spending further. The Labour leader says…

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Cancer patients forced to cash in KiwiSaver to fund treatments 7:35

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KiwiSaver is becoming less of a retirement fund, and more of a life saver for some cancer patients forced to use it to pay for treatments not funded or not available here. Robert Moffitt was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022, and a specialist recommened Daratumumab, which isn't funded in New Zealand, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, forc…

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Why are mills toppling over at a shocking rate? 6:57

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Why are New Zealand mills toppling over at a shocking rate? Just this week Carter Holt Harvey anounced plans to close its Tokoroa plywood manufacturing plant and import product fom overseas. It will mean almost 120 jobs go. The company's also shutting down its Eves Valley sawmill near Nelson with the loss of 140 jobs. The Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mi…

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Auckland CBD a 'tent city' as it grapples with homelessness crisis 4:19

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Like 'tent city' is how part of the Auckland CBD is being described as the city grapples with a homelessness crisis. Auckland Council says homelessness has gone up 90 percent in the city since September last year, prompting calls for more support for those sleeping rough. The council's Community Committee says government policy changes are making i…

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Rangatahi learn building skills while building whare for iwi 4:03

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A group of South Taranaki rangatahi are reconnecting with their culture while learning carpentry skills building whare for local iwi, in a first-of-its kind collaboration with the Western Institute of Technology. The 14 trainee builders are the first cohort on a project involving Ngāruahine hapū Ōkahu Inuāwai that aims to build four homes that will…

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Biggest test for Black Ferns looms 5:19

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The biggest test for the Black Ferns so far is just one sleep away. The defending champs take on Canada who are ranked second in the world, one place above New Zealand. The Ferns go into the match without star flanker Jorja Miller and a loss to the Maple Leafs tomorrow morning would spell the end of their campaign. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke …

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How to work out what to offer when a house has no price 4:58

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If you've been hunting for a new home lately.. you've probably also had to hunt hard for a list price. Often, places are listed by negotiation, for tender, or are heading for auction. As a buyer you might wonder how you're meant to work out what to offer, or what the house might sell for. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Taliban bans books written by women from Afghan universities 5:00

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Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about the Taliban government banning books written by women from Afghan universities, as well as Donald Trump preparing to have his first call with Xi Jinping since China's massive military parade.

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Passengers stuck for hours on stranded Wellington train 5:52

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Passengers caught short while stuck for hours on a stranded Wellington train were given bags to use as toilets. An electrical cable came down onto a train during rush hour this morning causing three trains to totally lose power. One of the trains, a service from Waikanae, was stranded for several hours on the bridge over Hutt Road. Metlink's senior…

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S6, E4 Whats in your CBD and where do I find the labels 28:39

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Okay, there's a lot to know about CBD and what goes into the product. So how do I understand whats on the label? In this episode we talk about all the things to look for and where to find the Certificate of Analyst (COA). Our pharmacists Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith are the best and tackle this subject with all the answe…

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Australia announces more ambitious climate targets 6:03

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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian government announcing it will pursure a more ambitious effort to reduce climate emissions, aiming to hit a target somewhere within the range of 62 to 70% by 2035.

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Canterbury blaze destroys family's beloved vintage car collection 2:13

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Firefighters have contained a blaze in Canterbury that's destroyed a family's beloved vintage car collection. Crews rushed to an out-of-control burn-off fanned by strong winds in Southbridge yesterday afternoon, as the fire quickly spread across 38 hecatres. Anna Sargent reports.

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Evening business for 18 September 2025 4:17

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Another Black Ferns player down ahead of semi-final 4:16

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The Black Ferns have had a rough run of injuries at the Rugby World Cup and they've had another key player go down ahead of the semi-final against Canada. Forward Jorja Miller has asked for privacy around her undisclosed injury and it's unclear if she'd be back for a potential final. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Canterbury company producing plant based classics 7:12

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A Canterbury company is producing alternative plant proteins in a deal with one of Asia's largest food import companies, Lacto Japan. Leaft foods extracts proteins from lucerne, a crop normally used for sheep and beef feed, and creates plant-based, animal and allergen-free ingredients to be used in food manufacturing. Maury Leyland Penno from Leaft…

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Calls for Nicola Willis to resign as finance minister 4:11

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An economist and former finance minister are calling on Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis to resign. It comes in the wake of worse than expected GDP figures out today - which show our economy shrunk by nearly 1% last quarter. Nicola Willis said it is not the government's fault - and has instead put the blame on the economic turmoil caused by t…

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Cancer patients going overseas to access treatments 9:12

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A former top cop has joined a number of Kiwi blood cancer patients seeking cutting edge therapy overseas, as wait times grow for standard stem cell treatment in New Zealand. Stuart Lye was diagnosed in 2018 and fundraised to go to China for treatment. Stuart Lye spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Graduates struggle as public service grad roles cut 9:43

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Graduates looking to start a career in the public service are finding themselves at a loose end, qualified and ready to jump into the workforce, but with nowhere to go. In the past two years close to a third of graduate roles and internship places have been cut from the public service. For some, the dire state of the job industry is driving them ov…

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Majority want government to cap council rates 3:00

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An overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support the government putting a cap on the amount councils can increase rates each year, according to the RNZ-Reid Research poll. In August it was announced a policy to cap council rates would be put before cabinet before Christmas. Researchers asked whether it was an idea people supported. Nick James rep…

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Brandon Smith faces court for first time since supply charges 4:05

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Brandon Smith has faced court for the first time since he was charged with drug supply and betting violations. The Kiwis hooker entered no plea this morning, meanwhile further texts have been leaked which are set to be used as as evidence against him. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Council demands man moves shed despite incoming law changes 8:12

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A Hamilton man has been told by the council to move his shed because it's too close to the boundary fence, or be stung with a fine $20,000 a day for everyday the shed is non-compliant. David Seymour has come to his defence, as the Government goes through the process of changing laws about where you can put your shed, so by the end of the year, unde…

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Jimmy Kimmel taken off air after Charlie Kirk comments 5:06

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US correspondent, Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about talk show host Jimmy Kimmel being taken off TV indefinitely, following comments Kimmel made about the killing of consercative influencer Charlie Kirk.

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South Waikato suffering as country edges on recession 5:40

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The country is on the edge of a recession, according to Labour. New figures reveal a sharp contraction in Gross domestic product, the broad measure of economic growth. The economy shrunk, 0.9% in the three months to the end of June. South Waikato is suffering; Carter Holt Harvey is looking to close its Tokoroa plywood plant, affecting almost 120 jo…

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Episode 466: One Woman’s Journey to Endometriosis Relief With Cannabis 32:48

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Key Points Zoe was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 17 after experiencing symptoms for four years, which was considered fortunate since the average diagnosis period for women is typically eight years. Medical professionals initially dismissed her severe pain as heavy periods, with male gynecologists showing less empathy than female healthcare wo…

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Donald Trump arrives in UK for second visit 4:19

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UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump arriving in the UK for his latest visit, as well as further revelations about Peter Madelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.

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Evening business for 17 September 2025 4:19

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Breakers ready to win with new owners, imports and captain 3:58

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The New Zealand Breakers were best team in the Australian National Basketball League in pre-season, but the real competition begins in front of their home fans on Friday. With new owners, new imports and a new captain the Breakers are aiming for their first Championship in a decade. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Hamish Kerr takes out gold at World Athletic Champs 6:57

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The flying Kiwi, Hamish Kerr has taken gold at the World Athletic Championship in Tokyo. Kerr spoke to Lisa Owen ahead of the medal ceremony.

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Nitrate emergency declared for Canterbury's waterways 3:14

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Canterbury Regional Council has declared a nitrate emergency for the district's waterways and drinking water, following a fiery meeting today. The battle lines have been drawn, with Federated Farmers and the Agriculture Minister joining some councillors in branding the move a political stunt. Other councillors are calling for action on what they ca…

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NZ's slow uptake of cancer treatments driving doctors offshore 8:22

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Aotearoa is at least a decade behind in blood cancer treatments, and that is driving highly trained doctors offshore, as well as patients according, a New Zealand haematologist working in Australia. It comes as blood cancer patients with Meyloma are forced to move to Australia to get drugs that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars here but are vir…

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Circus school celebrating 20th anniversary 3:21

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A Wellington circus school is showing that clowning around is no joke as it aims bring circus to schools, public spaces and put on free shows for people. The Circus Hub, which has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, even wants to go a step further and one day even establish an Aotearoa school of circus. Krystal Gibbens went down to Te Whaea - the…

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Nitrate emergency declared in Canterbury 6:33

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A nitrate emergency has been declared in Canterbury, after regional councillors voted in favour of a declaration by a narrow majority of two votes. It comes after ECan's recent annual groundwater survey found both E. coli and nitrate concentrations were increasing. Councillor Greg Byrnes voted in favour of the emergency declaration and spoke to Lis…

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Nurses turn their back on the Health Minister 4:21

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Health Minister Simeon Brown says he doesn't rate his accomplishments by applause - which is just as well, because he didn't get any today at the Nurses Organisation annual conference in Wellington. Dozens of angry delegates stood and turned their backs on him during his address, in which he criticised the union for strike action that's delayed car…

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Text messages to be used as evidence against Rabbitohs player 4:13

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A series of text messages are set to be used as evidence against Kiwis and Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith. Smith has been charged with supplying a dangerous drug as well as providing insider information for gambling purposes. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Calls for private operators to increase fines for illegal disabled parking 5:09

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There are calls for private operators to come down harder on drivers using mobility carparks illegally. The government has increased infringement fees for illegally parking in council monitored mobility spaces, but Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People said too many drivers continue to park illegally. Rebecca Elvy from Whaikaha, the Ministry of…

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Protests in Timor-Leste over government buying new cars for MPs 4:41

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Asia correspondent, Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about protesting in Asia's youngest country over a government plan to buy new cars for MPs, as well as Singapore seizing thosuands of vapes at its border amid a major crackdown.

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#304 Budai Media Specials: How We Helped a Pet CBD Brand Improve Subscriptions with One Audit 19:52

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🎙️Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we dive deep into the minds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to unpack what’s actually working in the world of online retail. If you find this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t …

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Heatwave deaths could jump 400% in Australia according to climate predictions 6:01

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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about warnings from Australia's first ever National Climate Risk Assessment that shows heatwave deaths could soar by more than 400% if global warming predictions are accurate.

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Evening business for 16 September 2025 2:32

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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French rugby player appealing ban for biting opposition 3:03

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Two French players are appealing bans that would rule them out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup, and one of them is for biting another player. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Te Pāti Māori president backs MP's controversial comments 5:09

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Te Pāti Māori's leader Rāwiri Waititi has finally responded to questions about Tākuta Ferris's controversial race comments, but with a catch, he would only answer question in te reo. It comes after Tākuta Ferris took aim at "Indians, Asians, Black and Pakeha" in an Instagram post two weeks ago, criticising them for campaigning alongside Labour for …

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More than 40 per cent of people want NZ to recognise Palestine 4:09

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This weekend, the foreign minister will leave for New York to take part in the United Nations General Assembly, where it's expected he'll reveal New Zealand's position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. So far, we're lagging behind partner countries like Australia who've already declared that they'll use the event to recognise a Palestini…

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Temporary stop to some overseas adoptions 3:43

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The government has suspended adoptions from certain countries after it was revealed people with histories of violence or sexual abuse were able to adopt children from overseas. Association Justice Minister Nicole McKee says it's acting with urgency to protect further children and young people from harm, introducing an amendment to our adoption laws…

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Cancer patients must move abroad for drugs - Haematologist 7:59

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A Haematologist believes specialists are being left with no choice but to recommend some cancer patients move to Australia to get life prolonging drugs that are not funded in New Zealand. He said studies show Daratumumab can prolong life and hundreds of New Zealand patients would benefit from it each year. Haematologist, Doctor Rodger Tiedemann spo…

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Spring brings waves of cherry blossoms to Christchurch 2:25

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As the spring season takes hold, for many of us it can mean unsettled and temperamental weather. But in Christchurch, it's brought a pink and white wave of cherry blossoms which are on show across North Hagley park. Clouds of the flowers have transformed certain streets in the Garden City. Anna Sargent went to one of the popular spots to check them…

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Cancer patients moving to Australia to access unfunded drugs 5:44

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Blood cancer patients are being forced to move to Australia to access life prolonging drugs that are not funded in Aotearoa. Daratumumab, or dara, can help prolong the lives of people with the blood cancer myeloma but costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, while it is virtually free in Australia. Jo Neep was diagnosed with Myeloma in 2017 and move…