Best Syndicate Nation Podcasts (2025)

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Syndication Nation — Credit and the Cosmos 15:59

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It’s not every day that we get to talk about something that’s quite literally out of this world. We’re referring to space-based data centers, which billionaire tech titans and startups alike are racing to build out as AI fever grips Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Proponents argue that space data centers offer substantial benefits versus their terr…

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Australia rolls out National Artificial Intelligence Plan 7:09

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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Albanese Government rolling out its new "National Artificial Intelligence Plan" in a bid to encourage innovation and investment in the digital sector while also implementing safeguards for threats posed by the rapidly advancing technology.…

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Evening business for 2 December 2025 2:13

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Tall Blacks begin world cup qualification campaign 3:05

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The Tall Blacks have started their world cup qualification campaign with back-to-back losses to the Australian Boomers. Both games were decided within the last minute of play, but fans missed the crucial moments in last night's nailbiter when the TV feed suddenly switched to different programming. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Police Commissioner faces questions during Scrutiny Week 5:26

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A suite of decision-makers have been put through their paces at Parliament today - facing questions as part of a jam-packed Scrutiny Week. In the last half hour, a hearing with the Police Commissioner Richard Chambers just wrapped up - in which he defended police culture in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal. Acting political editor Craig McC…

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Food safety officers at Christchurch school after rancid meals served 5:27

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Food safety officers have today been at the Christchurch school which yesterday was delivered rotten and stinky meals as part of the Government's school lunch programme. Haeata Community Campus, which covers from year one to 13, received dozens of meals which staff say were covered in mould and smelt rancid. A number of investigations are underway …

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Mum worried about making house safe after play sand tests positive for asbestos 10:04

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A Lower Hutt mum whose kids' Kmart play sand tested positive for asbestos says she's stressed out and worried about whether she's done enough to make sure her kids and house are safe. Several coloured sand products have been recalled over the contamination scare. Kmart is the main retailer involved and has sold 67,000 units of the potentially asbes…

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New weapon aiming to destroy hornets to be introduced 3:34

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A new weapon that aims to destroy invasive yellow hornets and their nests is about to be introduced in Auckland. Advanced tracking technology from the Netherlands has arrived to help Biosecurity New Zealand ramp up its eradication project. It comes as national experts are coming together to try and figure out what kind of threat the hornet poses to…

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Renewed call for argiculture minister to be removed 8:38

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There is a renewed call for the Minister responsible for animal welfare to be stripped of his portfolio over allegations of an "egregious conflict of interest". Animal rights organisation SAFE believes the Associate Minister for Agriculture, Andrew Hoggard's close personal ties to farming significantly compromise his decision making when it comes t…

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Black Caps' Test Championship campaign kicks off 4:00

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The Black Caps' Test Championship campiagn has kicked off in Christchurch, with the first of three test matches against the West Indies getting underway this morning. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Burial plaques stolen off soldiers graves in Invercargill 5:24

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The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches after thieves pinched burial plaques off soldiers graves at an Invercargill cemetery. Police believe they were stolen from the St Johns Cemetery sometime between the 28th of October and November 22nd. The brass plates marked the graves of World War I and World War II veterans and those who serv…

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Tensions between Venezuela and America ramp up 4:44

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United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tensions betwene Venezuela and America ramping up along with concerns over US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, as well as Luigi Mangione appearing in court today.

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Small businesses advised not to panic over arrival of IKEA 7:09

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Small busineses are being advised not to panic over the arrival of retail giant IKEA. The 34,000 square metre store is stocked with 7,500 unique products, with forecasts suggesting up to 20,000 shoppers will visit on opening day. Global IKEA sales topped $90 billion New Zealand dollars in 2024. So is this whale of a brand going to consume some smal…

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192-Unit Spring Forest In Mebane, NC With Percy Nikora, Multifamily Investor 23:29

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Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews multifamily investor Percy Nikora about his acquisition of the 192-unit Spring Forest in Mebane, North Carolina. He shares insights into the deal-sourcing process, mired with some negotiating challenges with attorneys. Percy also delves into the physical and financial due diligence, as well a…

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UK Chancellor denies lying about the country's finances 6:03

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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Chancellor Rachel Reeves rejecting claims that she lied about the UK's finances ahead of the budget announcement, as well as a long-lost painting with an incredible story that has sold at auction in Versailles.

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Evening business for 1 December 2025 4:00

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Football Fern Annalie Longo hanging up boots after 20 years 4:18

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After nearly 20 years at the top, Football Fern Annalie Longo is hanging up her boots after tomorrow's game against Australia. Longo made her senior debut as a 15-year-old and has played more than 140 times for the Football Ferns including at five World Cups and four Olympic Games. The timing of the midfielder's decision to retire was part of New Z…

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Spate of youth crime in Christchurch 6:55

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A spate of youth crime in Christchurch has police urging parents to get in touch if their child is missing in action, so they can avoid becoming a statistic. It peaked in May with 162 young offenders dealt with in just one month in the city. It's remained high since, with police dealing with about a hundred youth offenders a month. Canterbury Polic…

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Details of council rates cap revealed 3:57

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Councils are once again being told to start living within their means and focus on the basics, with the government releasing details of its long-awaited rates cap. Instead of a fixed cap, the government has opted to go with a target band between two and four percent, to be enforced by a regulator. Councils can appeal to go higher, but the governmen…

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IKEA CEO assures there will be no chaos 8:16

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IKEA New Zealand's CEO says there will be no chaos as the Swedish retailer opens its first 34,000 square metre store in Auckland this week. In 2024 the Ikea was operating in 60 markets, with annual sales of about $90 billion; raising questions about the impact of the mega retailer will have on smaller buinesses and communities. Already traffic agen…

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Sewage overflows impacting Auckland beaches 3:41

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It's only the first day of summer - but already a code brown is casting an unwanted shadow over Auckland's beaches. Sewage overflows from the weekend's thunderstorms have impacted water quality at beaches across the central city, with swimmers being warned to stay out of the Waitemata or risk a nasty bug. As climate change intensifies and our water…

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Food poisoning warning after school provided contaminated lunches 6:01

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A Christchurch school says it has been provided with what it believes are contaminated school lunches in a significant health and safety breach. In a social media post Haeata Community Campus said it had recalled all lunches, but some had already been eaten by students. It also asked parents to watch for symptoms of food poisoning. Principal Peggy …

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Youth homelessness on the rise 3:12

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Young people are living on the streets and sleeping in cars, and an Auckland support service says it's getting worse. Kick Back has put out its first State of the Street report and says it's an SOS to the government and the community. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

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20,000 shoppers expected on IKEA opening day 4:16

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New Zealand's first ever IKEA is set to open in Auckland's Mount Wellington this week, with 15 to 20 thousand people expected to roll through the doors. Staff say the stores are packed with 7,500 products and there's traffic management to help with the busy crowds. But traffic agencies have warned Aucklanders to expect long delays, and the presence…

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R360 rugby competition launch delayed 5:04

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Rugby's ongoing drama with a breakaway competition took another twist over the weekend. R360 had been touted as a 'major disrupter', promising huge salaries and a new franchise-model playing around the world. But details have been scarce on exactly how it would work and when it would even start. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Northland leader calling for Kai Iwi lakes to be closed 6:43

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A Northland leader is calling for the popular Kai Iwi lakes to be closed to boaties in the lead up to Christmas because of the threat of a highly invasive pest. The freshwater gold clam, which can clog water ways and compete with native species for food, was found in the Waikato river two years ago. But earlier this month the clams were discovered …

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Netanyahu asks for presidential pardon in corruption cases 3:23

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Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu asking for a presidential pardon in the numerous corruption cases against him, as well as Syria witnessing its most deadly attack by a foreign nation since its former President was ousted last year.…

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Has the freedom of hybrid work made us happier? 6:51

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Has flexible or remote work made work more fun and has the freedom made us happier? The nine to five has changed a lot of recent years; covid forced some business to adapt with working from a home a major shift. But it's not without its challenges, as the lines between work and home have blurred. Auckland University Social Scientist, Barbara Pleste…

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Trump and the Deep State he claims to be dismantling expanding the surveillance state - 120125 1:59

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Trump and the Deep State he claims to be dismantling want to equip and expand spying programs using AI, facial recognition, and other spying technology.By StridentConservative

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Bucking the Black Friday trend 4:41

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Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland Spoke to Lisa Owen about one Kiwi business that doesn't hop on the Black Friday sale bandwagon.

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Two escape from French prison using bed sheets 4:23

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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about two prisoners in France escaping by using bed sheets, as well as the UK's Labour government reversing a key promise on workers rights.

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Tall Blacks begin journey to Basketball World Cup 3:39

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The road to the 2027 Basketball World Cup starts for the Tall Blacks against their closest rivals in Hobart tonight. Home and away games against the Australian Boomers begin a qualification process that will stretch 16 months with the end goal being the Tall Blacks attending the World Cup for the eighth time. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to …

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Firefighters, health workers walk off job in more strike action 4:31

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Another day, another public service strike, with 2000 firefighters and 17,000 health workers walking off the job nationwide. For both members of the Professional Firefighters Union and the PSA, it was their second strike action in a month, as battlelines with their employers harden. Industrial conflict over deadlocked contract negotiations in healt…

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Evening business for 28 November 2025 5:29

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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NZTA doubles down that breaks that caused deaths are not unsafe 4:44

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The New Zealand Transport Agency has doubled down on its stance that a braking system linked to six deaths is not inherently unsafe. The Coroner determined that these brakes, found in about 70,000 vehicles in New Zealand, could not be relied upon as a sole braking system, because even a well-maintained brake can fail without warning. Despite this, …

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Police bust major crime syndicate trafficking drugs 7:32

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Police say they've busted up a major international crime syndicate trafficking massive amounts of drugs through Auckland Airport. They have arrested eight members of the Brotherhood 28 MC gang, including its president; they face 170 separate offences. Detective Inspector Tom Gollan spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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IKEA expected to cause major traffic delays 9:19

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The gigantic home retail store IKEA throws open its door next week in Mount Wellington, just off the city's southern motorway and a stone's throw from the Sylvia Park Mall. It's anticipated there will be a stampede of eager shoppers. So much so, Auckland Transport and NZTA are warning there could be 40-minute queues just to exit the motorway at Mou…

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Parents still waiting to hear from retailers on asbestos sand 4:23

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Riddled with anxiety, no sleep and no answers, some parents are still waiting to hear back from retailers about asbestos-contaminated children's coloured play sand. During the past two weeks there's been rolling recalls of the magic sand used by children and schools across the country, raising concerns about imported children's products. Parents sa…

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Recession perfect time for getting a tattoo 3:35

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It would appear a cost of living crisis could be the perfect time to consider getting a tattoo. That's likely to be on the minds of the between four and six thousand people expected to cram into the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth over the weekend for the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin buzzed along to check …

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Big Black Caps names propose new T20 competition 4:35

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Two of the biggest names in the Black Caps have backed a proposed T20 franchise competition in New Zealand. A bid by a private consortium to establish a new T20 competition has led to a power struggle over the future shape of the domestic game. But it seems the players are clear where they stand. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Ow…

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The rules catching renters out 3:23

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There's been a bit of good news for tenants lately, with more listings to choose from and rents softening. But while they might be more in the driver's seat, there are still rules they have to comply with. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds went through Tenancy Tribunal cases to work out where they're going wrong and spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Death toll continues to rise in Hong Kong apartment fires 4:51

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Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about the death toll continuing to rise from the devastating apartment fires in Hong Kong, as well severe weather and flooding across Southeast Asia that has killed dozens.

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E-scooter rules 'outdated and dangerous' - National MP 6:36

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E-scooters could be on the move into the bike lane if the government has its way. At the moment low powered e-scooters can be ridden on the footpath and also on the road, but not in dedicated cycle lanes. ACC figures show claims for e-scooter injuries have almost doubled in five years. National MP Catherine Wedd, who believes the rules are outdated…

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Officials working towards second phase of Gaza Ceasefire 4:48

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Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about officials actively working towards the second phase of the Gaza Ceasefire deal, as well as Pope Leo who is due to visit the Middle East on his first trip out of Italy since taking over.

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New Auckland speedway track unveiled at Waikaraka Park 4:18

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Millions of dollars have been spent on a new speedway track at Auckland's Waikaraka Park and drivers say it's a win for the racing community. It comes after Auckland Council's controversial decision to end nearly 100 years of speedway racing at Western Springs and move all speedway to Onehunga. Construction has finished up just in time for the firs…

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Evening business for 27 November 2025 3:56

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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NZ Cricket Boss fighting for his job amid power struggle 3:48

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NZ Cricket boss Scott Weenink is said to be fighting for his job amid an increasingly bitter power struggle over a the future of the domestic game. RNZ understands the NZ Cricket board has signalled Weenink's position may now be untenable. The dispute centres around a proposed new twenty-twenty franchise league, backed by a private consortium. Spor…

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Labour calls for retailers who sold asbestos sand to be held to account 7:29

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Retailers who have sold children's coloured play sand potentially laced with asbestos need to be held to account, according to Labour's consumer Affairs spokesperson. The contamination scare has prompted a recall of several brands, including another one just this afternoon. It's illegal to import any products with asbestos and its up to sellers to …

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Proposed Waikato housing subdivision sparks land occupation 3:45

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A proposed 66 house subdivision near the shores of Lake Whakamaru in Waikato has sparked a land occupation by a local hapu. But the issues Ngati Te Kohera are fighting for go much deeper than the one development; and they might not be easy to solve. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

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Christchurch revealed as home for Erebus memorial 9:08

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Christchurch has been revealed as the city that will be home to a national memorial to the Erebus crash victims. It comes after a wait of more than four and half decades and push back from other communties that didn't want it in their backyards. David Allan, who's parents and sister died in the Erebus crash, spoke to Lisa Owen.…