Best WorkSAFE Podcasts (2025)

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CTU on WorkSafe reforms 4:29

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Officials say the government's approach to overhauling workplace safety risks repeating the failures identified after Pike River. Council for Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff spoke to Corin Dann.

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025 29:59

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In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump cont…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 3:43

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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Low fat yoghurt crowned supreme champion at ice cream awards 3:22

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A strawberry low fat yoghurt ice cream has been crowned the supreme champion at this year's ice cream and gelato awards. Much Moore Ice Cream's Marcus Moore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Len Lye Centre 'sonified' in celebration of 10th anniversay 3:49

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The concrete and shimmering steel curves of New Plymouth's Len Lye Centre will be reflected in music on Saturday. Robin Martin reports.

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NZ's only carillonist to lose job as $10 million spent on bell 4:12

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The government spent over $10 million to do up the country's bell tower for fallen soldiers. Phil Pennington reports.

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Tasman farmers still rebuilding post floods 4:04

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Nearly two months after the last of two devastating storms caused widespread damage across the Tasman District - many farmers, growers and landowners are still rebuilding kilometres of fences that were knocked down and washed away. Samantha Gee reports.

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Markets Update for 29 August 2025 3:43

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A brief update of movements in the markets.

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How many hospitality businesses have closed this year? 3:55

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Sometimes it seems that barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Friday Sports Panel 7:51

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Listen to our weekly sports panel with One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black Taine Randell.

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Character Coalition on high-density housing in Mt Eden 7:05

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About 200 people filled a hall in Auckland's Mt Eden on Thursday night, furious at plans to allow high-rise apartments and remove 'special character' status for hundreds of villas and bungalows. Character Coalition chairperson Sally Hughes spoke to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 29 August 2025 1:05

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High Jumper Hamish Kerr is in top form a fortnight out from the World Championships in Japan with the New Zealand taking victory at this morning's Diamond League Finals in Zurich.

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Dunedin's Big Sing competition begins 4:05

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Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Tess Brunton reports.

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Molesworth Station and reserve up for lease 5:18

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The country's largest high-country station and reserve is up for lease. Rural reporter Sally Wenley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Police make seven arrests in Levin after spate of shootings 3:59

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Police have made seven arrests in Levin since they put a gang conflict warrant in place, but those behind a spate of shootings in the Horowhenua town are still at large. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden spoke to Corin Dann.

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Tom Phillips believed to be captured on CCTV footage 2:27

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Police believe they've captured CCTV footage of Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children, during a burglary in rural Waikato. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Market Update for 29 August 2025 1:16

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A brief update of movements in the markets.

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Wellington High students marked absent on day of teachers' strike 3:03

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Parents from a Wellington High School have raised concerns after their children were marked as absent due to last week's teachers' strike. Secondary Principals Association President Louise Anaru spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Trade Minister on meeting with US officials to discuss tariff on New Zealand 7:18

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Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports. McClay spoke to Corin Dann.

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Jury hears 111 call made on night of Loafers Lodge fire 3:31

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A jury has heard a harrowing 111 call made the night of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire. Lauren Crimp reports.

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Music promoter on calls for economic help in Auckland 6:25

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From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump continues to grow. Music promoter Brent Eccles spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Business News for 29 August 2025 5:10

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The Commerce Commission has spelt out its priorities for enforcing compeittion and fair trading laws.

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US funding cuts make NZ vaccine research more critical 3:46

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The US Health Department's recent announcement that it is cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research sent shockwaves through the scientific world and it also has ripple effects for New Zealand. Ruth Hill reports.

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Manukau Ward councillor on easing of alcohol restrictions 5:59

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Bars and bottle stores will face fewer hurdles as the government moves to ease alcohol restrictions. Auckland's Manukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann.

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Rural News for 29 August 2025 3:28

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The country's largest high country station and reserve is up for lease.

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Early Sports Chat for 29 August 2025 4:15

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One of the most decorated cyclists in history could be forced into retirement.

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World News Wrap for 29 August 2025 5:40

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Catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins.

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Long-term study follows life of babies born with low birthweight 5:30

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A major long-term study has followed the lives of babies born with very low birthweight in 1986, tracking their development and health into adulthood. Current lead researcher Dr Sarah Harris spoke to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 29 August 2025 1:08

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New Zealand's Olympic champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has won the Diamond League finals in Zurich.

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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025 29:59

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In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost of living through more competition; Officials say the government's approach to overhauling workplace safety risks repeating the failures identified af…

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NZ Fashion week returns 5:24

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New Zealand Fashion week is back. New Zealand Fashion Museum and curator Doris De Pont spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Pacific Community leader on possible merger of ministries 4:17

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A Pacific community leader is calling a possible merger of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples with larger ministries "a dumb idea". Pacific Community Leader Pakilau Manase Lua spoke to Corin Dann.

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Gender pay gap drops to lowest level since 1998: Stats NZ 3:43

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New figures from Stats NZ show the gender pay gap has dropped to 5.3 percent in the June Quarter 2025, its lowest level since 1998. Advocacy group Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports Chat for 28 August 2025 5:38

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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter, our sports reporter.

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Market Update for 28 August 2025 1:57

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Market Update for 28 August 2025

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Workers over 65 lose out as employers stop KiwiSaver contributions 2:24

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Older workers may be losing thousands of dollars with employers opting to stop their KiwiSaver contributions when they turn 65. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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High-growth areas see demand for extra schools 3:15

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It's the half-way point of a 10-year spurt in student numbers and the Education Ministry has added less than half the extra classrooms and schools it said would be needed in high-growth areas. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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Meridian Energy chief executive on high power prices 8:40

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Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation. Meridian chief executive Mike Roan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 28 August 2025 1:08

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Canterbury shot-putter Tom Walsh is getting frustrated with his lack of distance in competitions with the World Championships not far away.

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Group of young Māori to attend COP30 in Brazil 3:35

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A group of ten young Māori hope lessons learned at the world's largest climate change gathering will be useful to their people. Pokere Paewai spoke to them as they prepare for the trip.

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Govt announces changes to supermarket sector 5:32

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The government's calling it an express lane, a way to get new supermarkets into the country to boost competition and give better deals. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.

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Waitaki facing 38 percent rates increase to pay for water 5:42

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A South Island mayor says he's failed his ratepayers who are facing an almost 40 percent increase in rates over the next two years to pay for water. Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports Chat for 28 August 2025 3:28

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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.

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Pharmacy on falling rates of people getting Covid boosters 4:25

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Fewer people are getting Covid boosters. Over 65s have the highest uptake with more than 70 percent having had at least one, while for those under 50, it's just 20 percent. Mangawhai Pharmacy director Lanny Wong spoke to Corin Dann.

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Night n' Day on govt plans to fast-track supermarkets 6:21

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The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost of living through more competition. Night n' Day general manager Matthew Lane spoke to Corin Dann.

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Concerns workplace safety reforms risk repeating deadly failures of Pike River 4:21

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Officials are warning the government's plan to overhaul workplace safety reforms risks repeating the deadly failures of Pike River. Kirsty Johnston reports.