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Do you recall your parents saying "Wise Up?". This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the "wise up!" challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, ...
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The BucketLister Podcast

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Welcome to 'The Bucket Lister Podcast', where dreams turn into experiences. Hosted by Keith Crockford, this podcast is your ultimate guide to turning aspirations into real-life adventures. From expert tips on adventure planning to conversations with real-life bucket list conquerors and a deep-dive into diverse cultures and stunning locations, we cover it all, making that leap from dreaming to doing a little simpler. Whether it's climbing a challenging peak, exploring a new city, or stepping ...
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The rising number of people on electronically-monitored bail is being used to explain a surge in absconders. Figures released to Newstalk ZB through the Official Information Act show cases of a breach rose from 64 in 2015, to 832 last year. Corrections Chief Probation Officer Toni Stewart told Heather du Plessis-Allan over the last 10 years the cou…
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Seven charities have dropped the Sarah Ferguson as a patron, after an email from 2011 emerged in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her 'supreme friend'. Julia's House, a children's hospice, was the first to remove Duchess of York - saying it was 'inappropriate' for her to continue in the role. A raft of others lined up behind them, and …
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd September 2025, Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden talks through the changes to our annual and sick leave entitlements. Ryan asks NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones whether the party is playing politics by invoking its "agree to disagree" clause ov…
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The Privacy Commissioner has issued a warning for retailers who aim to publicly shame shoplifters. The Commissioner says businesses posting CCTV footage and images of crimes on social media causes 'real harm' - and doing so breaks privacy laws. Michael Webster says many of these images are posted to shame the perpetrators as opposed to sharing info…
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Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer Brigitte Morten and AUT chancellor Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We're all waiting on Winston Peters to reveal if New Zealand will recognise a Palestinian state. Which way do we think this will go? NZ First invokes the agree-to-disagree clause over the Governme…
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A group of Southland farmers say there is a way to profitability for Alliance Group without selling off 65 percent of the co-op. Alliance shareholders are set to vote on whether to accept a deal from Irish company Dawn Meats, which was offering $250 million for a share in the New Zealand co-operative. The Country's Jamie Mackay weighed in on the of…
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Business NZ says the Government's making workers leave simpler and more cost-effective. It's announced a new hours-based annual and sick leave accrual system, including flexibility of being able to take only the hours needed off work rather than a full day. It'll also mean part-time workers will no longer have a minimum sick leave entitlement. Busi…
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Palestine's Deputy Foreign Minister has shared his view on what it means to recognise a Palestinian state. Foreign Minister Winston Peters will announce New Zealand's position on Saturday, at the United Nations general assembly in New York. At least 150 nations have recognised a Palestinian state, including France, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Om…
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Winston’s back, banging the trusty old immigration drum. Election next year, so no surprises there. Nor should there be any surprise that National’s keen to keep skilled workers in the country. It’s what business wants. And, generally speaking, what business wants - with a Government right-of-centre - it gets. So before we go barking mad on migrati…
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New Zealand First is slamming the Government's latest immigration move - allowing more migrant workers to get a fast-tracked residency. The Government's announced two new pathways, one for skilled work experience and another for trades and technicians. NZ First has invoked the agree to disagree clause - voicing concerns that those who gain residenc…
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A guilty verdict for the Auckland woman charged with murdering her children and leaving their bodies in suitcases. Hakyung Lee killed her eight and six-year-old in 2018, after giving them anti-depressants in what she said was a failed suicide attempt. But claims she was insane following her husband's death failed to convince the jury. Newstalk ZB's…
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There's hopes new changes around leave entitlements will mean employers can focus on their core business. The Government has announced a new hours-based annual and sick leave accrual system as well as the right to take bereavement leave from day one. The changes also mean part-time workers will no longer have a minimum sick leave entitlement - it'l…
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Speculation is building on who'll be the next Governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Government is due to make an announcement tomorrow. A source has told Bloomberg the new Governor is a woman - and is from overseas. Speculation has centred on the Bank of England's Sarah Breerdon. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell speculates ahead of the big announ…
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Donald Trump has accused Australia and other Western countries of 'rewarding Hamas' - and Anthony Albanese's hopes of a meeting with the US President were dashed. There were tentative hopes last week of a one-on-one meeting on Sunday in Washington DC after the United States President claimed he would meet Albanese 'soon'. Australian correspondent S…
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New Zealand's national football league has attracted the attention of offshore gamblers, prompting concern among experts. Recent figures show that $212 million was wagered on the New Zealand men's domestic football league in 2024 through overseas sports betting platforms. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud…
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The head of Autism New Zealand has voiced concerns with the latest claims out of the Trump administration. US President Donald Trump made claims linking autism to vaccines, as well as the use of paracetamol in pregnancy. Medsafe says there's no proven link between paracetamol and autism. Any connection between vaccines and autism has been well debu…
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Dean Evason – Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Joshua Ofori – Canadian Boxer Dave Naylor – TSN Football Insider Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Stewart Johnston – CFL Commissioner Kevin Woodley – In Goal Magazine & NHL.com Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter The post September 9th, 2025 – Dean Evason, Stewart Johnston, & Kevin Woodley appeared f…
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Some airports are handling cyber chaos better than others, as technical issues at major European airports continue for a third day. Dozens of flights are being delayed or cancelled across Dublin, Berlin, Brussels and at London's Heathrow. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says airlines have been forced to use paper and pen to help check people in. LISTEN…
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Last week's GDP data prompted disappointment from many - but how did the markets react? GDP figures show a worse dip in the economy than economists and the Reserve Bank expected, with a fall of 0.9 percent in the June quarter. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Genesis Energy has struck a two-year deal with New Zealand mining company BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of coal to its Huntly Power Station. The deal equates to BT Mining providing 10,000 tonnes of coal a month to Huntly, which supports the hydro-dominated electricity system. BT Mining chief executive Richard Tacon explained how this deal will…
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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government's under pressure over the economy and has today announced almost half a billion dollars of school infrastructure spending. Will this move the dial? The UK, Canada and …
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 22 September 2025, Australia, the UK and Canada have officially recognised the state of Palestine... but New Zealand is holding out. What are we waiting for? Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends the Government's spend on infrastructure projects and the state of the economy - afte…
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So fast track has a problem - it's not fast enough. Eight months in, only two projects have been approved. The mining in Taranaki is still undergoing consultation. AKA: delayed. The word is that every man and his dog is lining up to have their say, including Mount Taranaki - literally. How you ask a mountain its thoughts and feelings is beyond me, …
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Nicola Willis says there's been a clear message to all ministers - we don't want the billions recently allocated for infrastructure sitting in Government bank accounts. A small scale hospital project announcement yesterday and a school property maintenance announcement today have both talked up the boost they'll give the construction sector in the …
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New Zealand's national football league has attracted the attention of offshore gamblers, raising alarm among sport integrity experts. New data shows $212 million was wagered on the New Zealand men's domestic football league in 2024 through overseas sports betting platforms, many of which were based in Asia. Andrew Scott-Howman, general counsel for …
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The senior doctor's union is criticising Health New Zealand's decision to call in the Employment Relations Authority to sort out pay talks. Around 6000 doctors and dentists are walking off the job nationwide tomorrow and Wednesday. The ERA's been requested to fix the terms and conditions of a collective agreement - in a move unprecedented for the p…
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