Best Kelly Bender Podcasts (2025)

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Urban issues with Bill McKay 10:36

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What's the deal with purchasing off the plans? Bill discusses how homebuyers can protect themselves when buying a house that hasn't been built yet. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.

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Samoan chef dines out on top international food award 13:57

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Just two years ago, Henry Onesemo and his wife Debby were about to open their doors on their new venture serving Samoan cuisine

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Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir 22:38

2h ago22:38

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Dale Husband and Liam Hehir discuss the latest politics.

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Around the motu: RNZ's Keiller MacDuff in Christchurch 7:58

2h ago7:58

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Keiller discusses early warning systems and the damage left after the recent turbulent weather.

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Book review: Clown Town by Mick Herron 4:08

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Ralph McAllister reviews Clown Town by Mick Herron, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

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When will Dame Noeline get her team back? 14:14

2h ago14:14

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Dame Noeline Taura is once again the coach of the Silver Ferns - but her team is heading off on a tour of the northern hemisphere without her.

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Animal sights, and senses explained 23:48

3h ago23:48

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How does an octopus change its colours, while colour blind? And why do birds have such radiant plumages?

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Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher 12:35

3h ago12:35

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Sebastian Usher with the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

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Potential Pharmac trim to list of medicines awaiting funding 18:33

3h ago18:33

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There are over 120 drugs currently being considered, a number of them are listed multiple times for different treatments.

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Chain of responsibility laws not protecting truck drivers 18:34

4h ago18:34

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Truck drivers are being stuck with offences and penalties for breaches that they are not responsible for.

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The Heart of an Entrepreneur 1:03:07

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This week we welcome a special guest, Jon Paton, owner of Fit Fresh, Ohio's largest meal prep delivery service. In just 5 years, he's built a business that feeds people in more ways than one. We unpack his journey, his heart, and what he's learned along the way. Find Jon's company at: https://www.fitfreshfast.com/…

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The week that was 14:20

1d ago14:20

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Our comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks with a few laughs including the divorced Turkish couple who've agreed on "child support" payments for their two cats.

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman 11:14

1d ago11:14

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Grant Smithies brings a selection of music he's been listening to.

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Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki 9:44

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Robin has the latest on the Mt Messenger by-pass project, issues with the Awakino Gorge continue and local garden festivals kick off.

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Book review: Outliers by Michael Jackson 3:05

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Airini Beautrais reviews Outliers by Michael Jackson, published by Ugly Hill Press.

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Solve for Tomorrow winners tackle race-tracking and mountain bike safety 11:20

1d ago11:20

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The nation-wide science and innovation competition Solve for Tomorrow has just announced its winners for 2025.

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Why Sally Millington's doing 52 new things each year 26:27

1d ago26:27

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If you find it hard to break your routine, but secretly harbour a desire to try something new - boy does Sally Millington have a story for you.

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Asia correspondent Ed White 13:46

3d ago13:46

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US President Donald Trump came away from his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping calling it a "great success" and rating it 12 out of 10.

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The youth court is leading the way for neurodiverse people 13:32

2d ago13:32

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People with neurological challenges such as autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD or brain injuries are disadvantaged in court.

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Plunket urges whanau to vaccinate as measles cases climb 9:50

2d ago9:50

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With only about 80 percent of New Zealanders immunised against measles, Plunket is urging households with babies to make sure they are vaccinated.

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Asbestos fears after fire shut Palmerston North schools 12:08

2d ago12:08

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A number of schools in Palmerston North, plus several early childhood centres, have decided to shut today over asbestos fears following a large fire.

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We Need to Cut Our Dependence on US Tech. Here’s How to Start. 46:07

4d ago46:07

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Paris Marx celebrates the 300th episode of Tech Won’t Save Us by sharing his reasons to push for digital sovereignty and get off US tech. On top of explaining how that dependence gives the US governments and its tech companies power over us, Paris also provides tips of alternative services to consider migrating to. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a criti…

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Screentime: Boots, Frankenstein, The Hack 9:45

3d ago9:45

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Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch with what she's been watching.

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Parenting: How to keep your kids safe this Halloween 15:49

3d ago15:49

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Love it or loathe it - it's that time of year when kids roam loose around neighbourhoods looking for fun and sweets.

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Is increasing use of AI damaging students' learning ability? 19:06

3d ago19:06

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Tech correspondent Alex Sims focuses on the increasing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and lecture halls.

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Around the motu: Kelly Makiha from the Rotorua Daily Post 10:41

3d ago10:41

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Kelly reports on the fire that destroyed an historic rugby club, a reward is offered for a missing local teacher, manslaughter charges four years after the disappearance of a local man and a local golfing legend.

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Book review: Hardship and Hope by Rebecca Macfie 7:41

3d ago7:41

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Cynthia Morahan reviews Hardship and Hope by Rebecca Macfie, published by Bridget Williams Books.

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The arborist refusing to cut down trees 24:50

3d ago24:50

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US master arborist Basil Camu has made a daring business move - refusing to cut down trees.

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UK: Hadush Kebatu, asylum barracks, tax rises 9:04

3d ago9:04

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UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn.

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Saving the 'dying' Raukumara Conservation Park 10:35

3d ago10:35

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Raukumara Conservation Park was said to be dying - over run with deer, possums and goats - when iwi raised the urgent need for action more than 10 years ago.

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Solar companies want Govt supply contracts 10:21

3d ago10:21

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Solar companies say they are lining up to put panels on public buildings and land around the country, and that this could save the state millions.

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New flood data shows where to prioritise climate adaptation 19:59

4d ago19:59

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New national flood data maps the properties and infrastructure at risk from flooding now - and as the climate changes.

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Why you shouldn't leave your retirement saving to chance 7:45

5d ago7:45

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Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to talk about the annual Massey University retirement spending guidelines, which yet again shows that retirees spend more than they get from NZ Super.

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Maori Land March, 50 years on 15:01

5d ago15:01

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Fifty years ago this month the Māori Land March entered Parliament grounds on a rainy day, led by Dame Whina Cooper.

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Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett on Southland 9:19

5d ago9:19

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Southland correspondent Kirsty Pickett joins Kathryn to talk about how the deep south fared in the recent bad spring weather.

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Book review: Twist by Colum McCann 5:51

5d ago5:51

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Sally Wenley reviews Twist by Colum McCann, published by Bloomsbury. RRP: $37

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Farmers in Southland juggling power supply 8:01

5d ago8:01

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A week after storms that caused widespread damage, farmers in Southland are still struggling with power supplies.

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Why is the world so transfixed with art heists? 23:38

5d ago23:38

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What is it about an art heist that fascinates people so much? What motivates thieves? And what happens when it goes wrong? Dr Penelope Jackson's written a number of books about art crimes and shares her thoughts.

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Australia: Watchdog sues Microsoft, Albanese's US success 10:29

5d ago10:29

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Australia correspondent Chris Niesche to talk about the decision by the competition watchdog ACCC to sue Microsoft for alleged misleading conduct over adding Copilot AI to its 365 subs.

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Helping thousands in need: Wellington City Mission 8:43

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Wellington City Mission is celebrating one year in its purpose-built $50 million innovative hub in Newtown where it has supported thousands of people and families in need.

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Top scientist calls out woeful funding arrangements 13:59

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A recent government science funding announcement hasn't impressed one of the country's top scientists, who says the country's best researchers are being driven overseas.

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Firefighters frustrated with station delays 17:09

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Lower Hutt firefighters say they can't get to fires fast enough because a key station has been closed for nearly four years, while the union says there are stations in Auckland and Tauranga with similar issues.

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Sports chat with Sam Ackerman 14:25

6d ago14:25

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Sports chat with Sam Ackerman.

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The rising cost of living : breaking down the numbers 9:41

6d ago9:41

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Stats NZ senior manager for prices and construction Nicola Growden talks with Kathryn about the cost of living, and how it is measured.

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Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten 23:44

6d ago23:44

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RNZ acting political Craig McCulloch joins us to dissect Labour's tax policy. Then Neale and Brigitte discuss that and other recent events in politics.

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Around the motu: Tom Hunt with the The Post 12:08

6d ago12:08

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Tom Hunt is a senior journalist with Wellington paper The Post

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Book review: Wreck by Catherine Newman 5:01

6d ago5:01

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Elisabeth Easther reviews Wreck by Catherine Newman, published by Penguin Random House.

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Sam the Trap Man on returning Aotearoa to its roots 24:29

6d ago24:29

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New Zealand has had its fair share of iconic outdoorsmen - some real, some created, some a bit of both - but all genuine characters.

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USA correspondent David Smith 9:09

6d ago9:09

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US President Trump is at the Asean Summit in Malaysia and appears to have struck a deal with Chinese President XI Jinping for a US investment for TikTok.

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Trees continue to frustrate lines companies 4:30

6d ago4:30

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Nearly 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago remain without power this weekend - and the local lines company is warning residents it could last several days.