Best Look Into Failed Adoptions Podcasts (2025)

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Trump's Gaza peace plan wins global support as world awaits Hamas response 53:38

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Trump's Gaza peace plan wins global support as world awaits Hamas response Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News

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NATO to adopt Australian "Star Wars-style" lasers 7:02

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Australia appears to have stolen the march on its global competitors with an Australian-made laser weapon set to become NATO's newest frontline defence against enemy drones. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Gold mine planned for Central Otago facing scrutiny 3:26

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The company behind a vast gold mine planned for Central Otago says it is one of the most scrutinised projects in the region's history. Australian firm Santana Minerals is trying to get consent under the Fast Track Approvals Act but has been beset by delays, telling shareholders the process is extremely rigorous and difficult. The project has also b…

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Evening business for 30 September 2025 4:36

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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White Ferns prepare for ODI return 4:25

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The White Ferns haven't played a one-day international match in six months but believe they're well prepared for the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India. New Zealand open their campaign against the world number one side, and seven-time champions Australia tomorrow, in a tournament that lasts a little over a month. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke…

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How could a 100% tariff affect NZ's film industry? 7:21

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Trump and his tariffs are the lead characters in a drama that could have serious consequences for Aotearoa's film industry. Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on all films produced overseas. Mr Trump provided little detail on how the tariff might work. New Zealand Film Commission Chief Executive Annie Murray spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Cancer Society responds to treatment waitimes around the motu 7:57

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When it comes to cancer more patients are starting treatment within the government's 31 day target time according to new figures. Nationally 86.3 per cent of patients started treatment within that time frame up from 83.5 percent last year. The government's gunning for 90 percent by 2030. A breakdown of districts though shows wait times have acutall…

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New figures reveal government's progress towards health targets 3:33

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The Health Minister is celebrating shorter wait-times, faster treatment and more timely access to care for patients. New figures from April to June this year, show the government's progress towards its five key health targets for 2030 with shorter stays in emergency departments just shy of its milestone. But there are some targets falling well shor…

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The North Canterbury 'Bush Janitor' with a unique mission 3:59

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A man dubbed the Bush Janitor hopes his caretaking efforts will result in kiwi being reintroduced to a North Canterbury sheep and beef farm in the next decade. It might sound ambitious, even outlandish, but he's got the backing of the farm's fourth generation cockie. Our reporter, Timothy Brown, spent the day at Island Hills Station and filed this …

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Northland child immunisation rates on the slide 9:28

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The region at the heart of a current measles outbreak has seen the biggest slide in child vaccination rates in in the country. The number of Northland children fully immunised at 24 months of age has dropped about four percent to just 62.3 percent in the past three months with the region lagging way behind other areas. That's despite an overall imp…

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Machete found in Akl reserve five months after killing. 2:48

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"This is not over". That is the message from Auckland police as they encourage anyone who knows anything about the killing of American university student Kyle Whorral to come forward. The 33-year-old was attacked at a bus stop over Easter with a large bladed weapon and died in hospital. Auckland police have revealed they have found a machete but sa…

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Taurua negotiating coaching future with Netball NZ 5:47

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Dame Noeline Taurua has been in negotiations with Netball New Zealand today to see whether she'll be able to coach the Silver Ferns again. Taurua and her coaching team were stood down ahead of the Taini Jamison series earlier this month, in what was a bombshell announcement from Netball New Zealand. With the Silver Ferns heading into their next cam…

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119 jobs to go at Tokoroa plywood plant 7:53

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Tokoroa residents say they are worried what will happen to their town after it was confirmed today 119 jobs will be lost at its plywood manufacturing plant. It is just the latest blow to the south Waikato town with its paper mill closing down in June taking 150 jobs with it. Carter holt harvey which run the plywood plant, met with workers this afte…

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Gaza peace deal "beyond very close" - Trump 7:03

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US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's plan to bring an end to the war in Gaza.

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Traffic management costs skyrocket 6:42

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Event organisers are being forced to go in a completely different direction to cut traffic management costs. The safety measures to avoid possible accidents and injuries like bright orange cones, crowd barriers, marshals and volunteers all come with a price tag. The Cambridge Harriers and Athletic Club hosted its half marathon recently but opted fo…

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Suspect named in Michigan church shooting and fire that left at least four dead 57:09

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Suspect named in Michigan church shooting and fire that left at least four dead Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News

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Starmer speaks out on Reform party immigration policy 3:45

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United Kingdom correpondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir starmer speaking up on Refrom party's immigration policy, as well as the UK experimenting with growing its own rice crops.

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Special memorial unveiled for Lyn Fleming 3:20

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Today marks Police remembrance day as forces in New Zealand, Australia and about the Pacific honour fallen officers and staff. About 300 people gathered at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Wellington to hear the role of honour and pay their respects. While a special memorial was unveiled for Lyn Fleming outside her home station as a part of …

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Evening business for 29 September 2025 3:40

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Europe retain golf's Ryder Cup 5:04

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Europe have retained golf's Ryder Cup after holding off a final day charge by the USA in New York. Europe won the biennial match-play event 15-13 but the hosts came close to causing an upset after struggling for the first two days at Bethpage Black. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Closure of cheese maker leaves growing holes in the industry 7:29

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The exit of another artisan cheese maker leaves a growing number of holes in the industry. Nelson's Kervella cheese is closing down citing brutal compliance costs and a seven day a week schedule to keep the business going. Kervella Cheese has been around for more than two decades. The specialist Cheese Makers Association says eight businesses out o…

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Auckland charity that's clothed thousands forced to close 4:05

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An Auckland based charity that's clothed over 20,000 people in need has been forced to close its doors after exhausting all funding options. Common provides provides clothing donated by the public or excess stock from retailers, working with services including Rainbow Youth and Victim Support. Their recent applications for financial grants have bee…

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Christchurch earthquake victim's husband says new rules 'putting money ahead of lives' 7:40

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Money is being put ahead of lives according the husband of a woman who died when the CTV building pancaked in the Christchurch earthquake. The government is moving to a new risk based approach to earthquake strengthening, saying it will save building owners more than $8.2 billion across New Zealand. Under the rules a building like the CTV building …

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Why does Napier have two Woolworths supermarkets? 3:59

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It's a case of double vision that nobody can really explain. Shoppers in Napier can buy their groceries from one of two Woolworths in the central city - diagonally opposite each other, seperated only by a street. They've both only recently branded from Countdowns, but one question remains - what's the point? Reporter Jimmy Ellingham takes a look.…

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Government shaking up earthquake strengthening rules 10:28

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The government is moving to a new risk based approach to earthquake strengthening, saying it will save building owners more than $8.2 billion across New Zealand. It is ditching the New Building Standard ratings currently used to determine whether a building is earthquake prone. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Family namesake of Gordon Wilson flats back plan to redevelop 2:58

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The family of the man Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats are named after is backing plans to redevelop it rather than knock it over. The government have carved out a section of the law so the earthquake prone abandoned heritage building can be demolished by Victoria University. Nick James reports.

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Bledisloe injury toll means reshuffle for All Blacks 4:38

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The Bledisloe Cup will remain a New Zealand resident for another year at least, after the All Blacks' 33-24 victory over the Wallabies. While the win is a satisfying one for Coach Scott Robertson, the injury toll means the All Blacks will have to do a reshuffle for this weekend's rematch in Perth, which doubles as a potential Rugby Championship dec…

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Teen makes South Island chess history 6:15

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For the first time in its more than 70 year history, a woman has won the South Island Chess Championship and she's a 16 year old high school student. Year eleven student from Auckland's Kristin School Isabelle Ning won 6 out of 8 of her games and drew two seeing her finish top competitor. Chess champ Isabelle Ning spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Trump says "something special" in store for the Middle East 5:47

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Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump claiming he has "something special" in store for the Middle East ahead of his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Residents fundraising for speed cameras to bust boy racers 6:22

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A group of Christchurch residents are so fed up with boy racers they're fundraising for speed cameras to collect evidence against those driving dangerously and waking residents in the dead of the night. At a public meeting last week Lyttleton Harbour residents decided to form a taskforce and raise money so they can hire a portable speed camera. It'…

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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted 58:01

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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News

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Have years of wins for the All Blacks made fans indifferent? 2:52

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The All Blacks have held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003, so has that dulled their desire for more success against the Wallabies? And what about New Zealand fans, do they care as much as they used to, or have years of winning made them indifferent? Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Auckland ahead of tomorrow night's test at Eden Park and tried to find o…

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UK PM to announce plans for digital ID cards 5:12

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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Keir Starmer being expected to make a big announcement regarding digital ID cards, as well as Liverpool FC cracking down on ticket scalping.

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Evening business for 26 September 2025 4:57

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Black Ferns to face France in hopes of bronze 3:07

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The Black Ferns conclude their World Cup campaign against France tomorrow morning in the playoff for bronze. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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'Liar of the worst kind' - Patient advocate says Luxon's failed cancer patients 5:05

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The Prime Minister has said he is "delivering" on National's election promise not to forget blood cancer patients despite some telling Checkpoint they feel forgotten. Checkpoint has spoken to a number of blood cancer patients who've had to set up donation pages or raid their Kiwisaver to get the potentially life prolonging unfunded Daratumumab or, …

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Loafers lodge killer found guilty of murder and arson 6:28

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A sense of relief and justice was palpable at the High Court in Wellington today as the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was convicted of murder. But it was underscored by incredible heartache. A jury of 10 were unanimous in finding 50-year-old Esarona Lologa guilty of five counts of murder, and one of arson, for setting the Wellington host…

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PM hoses down hopes of patients holding out for funding 8:07

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The Prime Minister has hosed down the hopes and expectations of blood cancer patients holding out for more funding for drugs and treatments, despite promises made during the election campaign. However Christopher Luxon said his government is "delivering" and he is proud of their progress. Some blood cancer patients have moved to Australia to get th…

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High schoolers prepare for Shakespeare showcase 3:47

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A group of high schoolers from around the country are running lines and pacing the floor of a Wellington school this week, preparing for a Shakespeare showcase. The Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand's national schools production brings together the best of the bunch from regional competitons, for a week-long programme of rehearsals and workshops…

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Primary students cover Split Enz album for 50th anniversary 8:32

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A group of primary students from Hamilton East School has recorded an album that is about to be pressed on vinyl and sold in record stores. The album is a cover of Split Enz debut album, Mental Notes, fifty years on since the album's debut. Teacher and mastermind behind the project, Lachie Holt spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Plane lands after reports of fire in the cargo 1:56

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Terror in the skies over Auckland today as a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia touched down in Auckland following reports of a fire in the cargo hold. Fire and Emergency were alerted just after 11-o'clock this morning. Sixteen fire trucks were called to Auckland airport to respond to the incident that's left passengers shaken. Finn Blackwell rep…

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New mental health ward opens in Palmerston North 3:58

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More than 11 years after the deaths of two patients at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward triggered damning reviews into the facility, a replacement has been opened. But the families of Erica Hume and Shaun Gray who died in 2014, and families of patients who have died since, were absent at the official ceremony today. Health NZ says the…

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Wounded All Blacks to take on Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup 4:46

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Eden Park is the focus of this weekend's rugby action, as the wounded All Blacks take on the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test of the year. The All Blacks come off a record loss in their last test but welcome back some key players. Meanwhile the Wallabies have had some exceptional results to give their long-suffering fans hope of a first Bl…

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Household net worth going up 2:45

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Are you feeling wealthier? Stats NZ's latest data on household net worth shows that for many of us, the answer should be yes. But how can that be, and who's actually getting the benefit of the increases? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Peters calls on world's big emitters to act on climate change 3:10

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The Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions at a climate change meeting in New York. Speaking at a UN leaders breakfast on sea level rise, Winston Peters pointed to the four big emitters - the US, China, Russia and India. It comes as China - the world's biggest polluter - pledges its firs…

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1000 children poisoned by school lunches in Indonesia 5:04

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Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about over 1000 children being poisoned by free school lunches in Indonesia this week, as well as a film in China which was digitally altered to turn a same-sex couple into a heterosexual couple.

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New Far North bylaw enforcing desexing for all cats 4:06

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A new Far North District Council bylaw requires all cats over the age of four months to be "chipped and snipped". It's a big change for the Far North which has not tried to restrict cats in the past, despite its warm climate and almost year-round kitten season. Reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what volunteers on the front line think about the new …

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Jimmy Kimmel nabs highest ratings in over a decade with post-suspension episode 1:02:25

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Jimmy Kimmel nabs highest ratings in over a decade with post-suspension episode Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News

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Evening business for 25 September 2025 4:19

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Dame Noeline wants to coach Silver Ferns again 4:21

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One of Dame Noeline Taurua's inner circle insists that she wants to coach the Silver Ferns again, despite being dramatically stood down. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.