Best Andrew Callaghan Podcasts (2025)

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Budd from Philly Streets, 2 Years Later 1:36:52

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Two years after meeting Budd on the streets of Philadelphia, where he was struggling with addiction to Tranq, we sat down with him again to hear how his life has changed as he works toward recovery.By Andrew Callaghan

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the BBC being accused of bias 5:48

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A new report has claimed the BBC doctored footage of Donald Trump to appear like he was calling his supporters to 'fight' ahead of the January 6 riot. Editors for Panorama, the BBC’s longest-running investigative series, reportedly altered a Trump speech that took place in 2021 - prompting investigations and accusations of bias. UK correspondent En…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's new joint project designed to cut down emissions 5:09

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The Government's putting more than a million dollars into rolling out farming tech designed to cut down emissions. A $1.2 million dollar investment's been announced through AgriZero. It's developing a device for cows that spreads their urine across a farm as fertiliser- reducing the need for artificial application. The Country's Jamie Mackay explai…

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The Huddle: Is Erica Stanford right to take Treaty obligations off school boards? 9:13

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A museum in Christchurch has raised some concerns over an attempt to depict 'both sides' of World War II. How do we feel about this? Erica Stanford has moved to take Treaty obliga…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025 1:38:47

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the president of the NZ School Board Association is unhappy that the education minister is taking treaty obligations off boards. Melbourne Cup correspondent Donna Demaio reports live from Flemington with the latest from the big race day. Prue Daly, boss of the NZ …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are the teachers' unions right to be upset with Erica Stanford? 2:12

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Okay, I've got a question for you - and this is a genuine question, it's not a rhetorical question. Do you agree with the teachers' unions that it's an outrage that Erica Stanford is taking the Treaty obligation out of the Education Act, or do you agree with Erica Stanford that it needs to come out? Now, I'm asking you this question because I hones…

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Bayden Barber: Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chair on the meeting between Iwi leaders and Te Pāti Māori 4:32

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A meeting between Te Pāti Māori and the National Iwi Chairs Forum has resulted in two key outcomes. The hui was called after infighting, which saw the Te Tai Tonga electorate call for Party President John Tamihere's resignation. He responded by suggesting MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris should resign. Forum spokesperson Bayden Barber say…

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Prue Daly: NZ International Convention Centre general manager on the project being handed to SkyCity 5:37

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The long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland has formally been handed over to SkyCity - several years behind schedule. The works began in 2015, and the project was impacted by additional delays, extra costings and the infamous 2019 fire. NZ International Convention Centre general manager Prue Daly says it's a relief to finally get t…

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Deb Hart: Holocaust Centre Chair voices concerns with Canterbury museum's World War II display 4:20

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There's concerns from some that a Canterbury museum's displayed World War II Nazi artefacts without context. Geraldine’s Military Museum showcases tanks and machinery of war, alongside a Nazi flag and mannequins wearing the uniforms of Hitler’s elite bodyguard. It welcomes visitors to partake in an Nazi re-enactment - to display 'both sides' the wa…

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Ali Meade: Forest and Bird spokesperson on kārearea attacking Wellington walkers 2:43

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This year's winning Bird of the Year, the kārearea, is attacking Wellington walkers on a popular bush walk. The native falcons are nesting along Haywards Track - and swooping on unwary hikers. Hutt City Council is asking people to hold off walking between Whites Line East and Mawson Street, for now. Forest and Bird's Ali Meade says people who see t…

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Gavin Walker: Water Safety NZ acting CEO voices disappointment with ACC funding cut 2:09

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The country's largest water safety group expects a big impact from losing about 20 percent of its annual funding. ACC's ending its long-standing partnership with Water Safety New Zealand after this summer, saying it hasn't seen a measurable reduction in drowning injury claims. Water Safety New Zealand will lose about a million dollars a year in ACC…

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Meredith Kennett: NZ School Boards Association President on the Education Minister removing school board Treaty requirements 3:01

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Unions have voiced disappointment over the Education Minister's plan to remove school board Treaty requirements. Erica Stanford intends to scrap a clause under which boards must reflect local tikanga in the curriculum - and teach te reo Māori. The PPTA labelled it another step in the Government's apparent drive to take the country back 50 years NZ …

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Te Pāti Māori considering expelling rogue MPs 4:47

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Te Pāti Māori has confirmed they're not ruling out triggering two separate byelections by expelling controversial MPs. Co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer aren’t backing down from the party’s actions as it defers to Te Pāti Māori’s national council. This comes as deliberations to oust Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Te Ta…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA keeping interest rates on hold at 3.6 percent with no cuts in sight 5:20

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Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank has opted to leave interest rates on hold at 3.6 percent, in line with expectations from economists. Experts had largely predicted this, given the current state of inflation data in Australia. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely Australians will see a rate cut until 2026. LISTEN ABOVE See omny…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the investigation into Eli Katoa's head knocks 3:38

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The NRL will look into Tonga's handling of Eliesa Katoa's head injury assessment. The news comes after he suffered seizure activity and brain bleeding following three knocks in the space of 90 minutes in the build-up and during the league test defeat to New Zealand on Sunday. He underwent surgery in Auckland yesterday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldeg…

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Donna Demaio: Melbourne Cup correspondent speaks ahead of the race 5:01

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Smokin' Romans and Torranzino are preparing to carry the hopes for New Zealand-trained horses set as the 24 hopefuls for today's Melbourne Cup are saddled up at Flemington. It's a decline of two Kiwi runners from last year's race, while six set out for the 3200 metre journey in 2022. Melbourne Cup correspondent Donna Demaio says there's concerns ab…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the mass stabbing on a London-bound train 4:35

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Witnesses have described horrifying scenes of train passengers trampling over each other to escape a mass stabbing in the UK. A 32-year British national is now the only suspect for the stabbing on a London-bound train, which police are not treating as a terror attack. One of the 11 victims - described by police as a hero who tried to intervene - re…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Westpac's profit 3:18

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Westpac New Zealand recently saw a significant profit boost - and it's prompted discussion. The Australia-owned bank's reporting a 13 percent jump in net profit after tax of of $1.20 billion in the year to September. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Dr Allan Trench: mineral economist on Donald Trump signing minerals deals with Australia and Japan 4:18

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US President Donald Trump has made significant progress on establishing critical mineral deals with Australia and Japan, prompting speculation from experts. Rare earth minerals contribute to plenty of modern technology, including drones, smartphones and EVs, and these deals have seen stocks shoot up since. Mineral economist Dr Allan Trench explaine…

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The Huddle: Can we really measure unpaid labour? 9:21

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Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New research out of Australia has revealed the cost of unpaid labour - and it's sparked discussion and backlash. How much housework do we do? Is it more than our partners? Dame…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025 1:40:39

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 3 November 2025, Dame Noeline Taurua has raised more questions than answers after her round of interviews. Employment expert Max Whitehead says it's clear Netball NZ has not acted appropriately in the saga. 120 police officers are under investigation for falsifying 30,000 breath te…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Netball NZ know how bad this looks? 2:39

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How is it possible that the Dame Noeline Taurua crisis has actually got worse today? How is it possible that she's got her job back today and this thing has still got worse? I'm getting the impression that Netball New Zealand do not realize how bad this is today. If they don't realize the enormous damage that Dame Noeline has done to them by going …

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether Auckland needs a bed tax 7:45

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It's been a busy time in Australia, with Kiwis flying over to see Oasis - prompting speculation about the future of events in New Zealand. The bed tax debate lingers, but the Finance Minister has promised discussions are taking place to bring more events to New Zealand. Nicola Willis says Minister Louise Upston has been working hard behind the scen…

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Duncan Greive: media commentator on Simon Dallow stepping down as TVNZ's 6pm news presenter 4:29

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There's hope for a smooth transition at TVNZ as its shakes up the flagship 6pm news bulletin. Presenter Simon Dallow's stepping down this month after almost two decades - to be replaced by weekend newsreader Melissa Stokes. Media commentator Duncan Greive says TVNZ's made the safe choice, given it's not reaching a lot of new viewers. "If you look a…

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Leonora Risse: Canberra University economics professor on the cost of unpaid labour 3:49

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New research out of Australia has revealed the cost of unpaid household labour - and it's a high figure not recognised in economics statistics. These tasks - including cooking, cleaning and caring for family members -are reportedly worth about A$688 billion, according to new reports. Canberra University economics professor Leonora Risse says many o…

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Jill Rogers: acting Deputy Police Commissioner on officers getting caught falsifying 30,000 breath tests 3:44

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The police have confirmed no review will take place - after it was revealed more than 100 officers are under investigation for falsifying 30,000 tests. The falsified records were only discovered after police built a new algorithm to analyse the data, as the devices themselves cannot distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate tests. Acting Depu…