Valerie, Courtney and Lisa share and discuss all things romance whether it be books, movies, love stories or your stories.
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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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A cheeky, irreverent yet informative deep-dive into all things Shakespeare, hosted by two longtime Shakespeare performers, directors, and teachers. Want to support us? Thanks!! Go to: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8KTK7CATJSRYJ
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"What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" - mary anne evansThis quote summarizes my life purpose. Life isn't easy. It's complex, filled with the unexpected, and sometimes really hard. While life is full of challenges, I believe there are myriad things we can do to help make life less difficult for each other.On this podcast we'll share stories, struggles, and successes that help us know we're not alone. And knowing we're not alone is one way to make life less ...
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Nerding out about the theory and practice of organizing the rich towards justice. We share both interviews from Organize the Rich as well as season 1 of the podcast Movement Money with Allison Budschalow and Michael Gast. Organize the Rich Radio is produced in partnership with Rowhome Productions. Subscribe to the Organize the Rich Substack at https://organizetherich.substack.com/ Check out the linktree at https://linktr.ee/organizetherich
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Cadet To Career - Improving Lives Through Vocational Education: For over two decades Cadet Vocational College has been helping young people and adult volunteers in youth organisations earn valuable, internationally recognised qualifications as part of their training and activities. These qualifications deliver tangible benefits for life-long learning, employment and career progression. Vocational qualifications are more than just certificates; they are pathways to personal growth, profession ...
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Lean in with Lisa each week to laugh, cry, and learn with Lisa Conrad, as she interviews some of her closest friends. From Hollywood icons to sports legends, Lisa welcomes some of the most spectacular souls to the podcast for a friendly heart to heart, good laughs, and the occasional inappropriate question!
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Love Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa Belisle is a weekly, hour-long program that connects listeners with stories that help them get the most out of living in Maine. Each show introduces the audience to a community of passionate Mainers who share their interesting, poignant, joyful, and inspiring perspectives on living.
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Join host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests like Jon Hamm, Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, Allison Williams, and more. Plus, the show’s open-door policy brings an assortment of eccentric oddballs and characters who pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. Now entering its 15th year, this podcast has led to multiple spin-off podcasts, a New York Times best-selling book, and a beloved television ser ...
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If you love cricket, then Cricket Unfiltered is the podcast for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest-running weekly Australian cricket podcast — winner of the 2024 Radio Today Sports Podcast of the Year. Hosted by Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) and a rotating team of cricket all-stars, the show dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a real passion for the game. You’ll hear from top cricket journalists, current players, and ...
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A podcast, but outside. Featuring fascinating interviews with random strangers who happen to walk by. Hosted by Cole Hersch and Andrew Michaan.
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Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma resume service, proudly hosts the Career Warrior Podcast for job seekers of all backgrounds. You will hear job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and top coaches to help guide you through your career. This show retells the stories and struggles of job seekers, industry professionals, and brave startup founders. Hear about their career pitfalls and how they climbed out of them in these episodes. The Career Warrior ...
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Join host Madiha Sosan on Soul Awakenings, an award-winning podcast where inspiring stories of triumph over adversity meet insightful conversations with experts in mental health, the law of attraction, practitioners, healers, and many more. This podcast is your guide through spiritual awakening and a beacon of hope in challenging times. Tune in to uncover the wisdom and experiences of our incredible guests as we illuminate pathways to inner strength and light.
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Welcome to Black Men Win! Join us for intimate and insightful one-on-one interviews with remarkable Black men who have achieved success in various fields. In each episode, we sit down with a different guest to explore their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Our conversations delve deep into their experiences, from professional accomplishments to personal growth, shedding light on the wisdom, resilience, and excellence that Black men bring to the world. If you're looking for empowe ...
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Hobby Farms Presents: Growing Good is a podcast with and about hobby farmers, small-scale farmers and sustainable farmers. More than that, it’s about the important work these folks are doing for themselves, their families and their communities on and off the farm. Each episode, host Lisa Munniksma sits down to chat with someone doing the good work to discuss how they started, what they're doing now, and what drives them to keep growing. (A presentation of Hobby Farms® magazine, an EG Media c ...
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Work is SO stressful sometimes! How can we get control of it? Join Clinical Psychologist and stress expert Dr. Jonathan Horowitz as he delves into stress management with business leaders, scientists, experts, and other innovators who are trying to improve the way we work.
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Caggie and her guests explore the challenges and opportunities that come with change and our individual quest for authenticity. This podcast aims to bring calm and clarity during times of transition - underpinned by the astrological transit known as your Saturn Return. You are not alone.
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Hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins, a writer and a recovery thriver and survivor, Laura found herself in an all too familiar position. In September 2018, she was the only black woman in the room at Brave Magic, a famed writer’s retreat. After it was over, she wrote about her “only one” experience in The Huffington Post and comments started flooding into her DM. These comments were from people from all races, ethnicities, creeds, and nationalities who had felt “othered”. Laura beautifully inter ...
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“American Diagnosis” is a conversation about some of the biggest public health challenges across the United States, with insights on topics from teen mental health to opioids and gun violence highlighting the voices of experts and people on the ground working for the health of their communities.
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Movement Money: Interview with Lisa Owens
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Movement Money is back! In this episode, co-hosts Allison Budschalow and Michael Gast interview Lisa Owens, Executive Director of the Hyams Foundation. We explore her journey from leading tenant organizing in Boston to running a $135 million private foundation whose mission is to build working class power in Massachusetts. Starting with her own mon…
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Lisa Owen - Combined Cadet Force - 2025 ILM Winner
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Have years of wins for the All Blacks made fans indifferent?
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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
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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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News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Black Ferns to face France in hopes of bronze
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Sharoya Ham: Un-Judging and Understanding Bipolar
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My guest today is Sharoya Ham. Sharoya is a mother of three and wife of one! She's also a behavior change specialist and parent coach. She created Embrace Behavior Change to help families strengthen their relationships. Her goal is for parents to spend less time focusing on problems and more time enjoying precious moments with their children. In ou…
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Bonus Bang: Wainscotting, Entrée PeeE Neur & Italiano Jones (David Wain, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart)
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It’s Medical Police week on Comedy Bang! Bang! Medical Police co-creator/co-director David Wain rushes his way from a pizzeria and joins Scott to talk all about the Children's Hospital spin-off now available on Netflix. Then, Entrée PeeE Neur returns to pitch some new inventions. Later, lawyer Italiano Jones drops by to prove that he will fight for…
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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
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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.
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Migrants being tricked into looking after cannabis grow houses
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So called crop sitters are being tricked into coming here from Vietnam for jobs that don't exist, only to find themselves working for international criminal groups, looking after massive cannabis grow houses. Police are concerned violence is escalating as local gangs try to muscle in on the business opportunity. Detective Inspector Callum McNeill s…
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International students join growing number of Auckland homeless
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An advocate for Auckland's homeless says international students are joining the growing number of people sleeping rough on the city's streets. Throughout winter and into the chilly spring, Kildare Peterson has been dropping supplies to homeless people in the CBD and within his own community in Onehunga. He's seeing growing levels of desperation. On…
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Teen boys being exposed to extremism and toxic masculinity
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There are fears more and more teenage boys are being drawn into a world of extremism and toxic masculinity through exposure to misognistic ideas promoted online and by infamous social media influencers. It is showing up in New Zealand classrooms and in the blatant disrespect for female teachers, according to a report by the Auckland & Wellinton reg…
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Commuters turning to bikes to combat rising costs
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Faced with rising household costs, people are turning to pedal power to save money on petrol and parking. Bike charities and loan schemes in Wellington are in demand, and the clientele is increasingly shifting towards higher wage earners looking for a cheaper, more planet-friendly mode of transport. Kate Green reports.…
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Principal concerned plan to axe buses will put students in danger
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A Queenstown principal believes plans to axe 10 dedicated school buses' will have severe negative impacts on student attendance and could put children in danger travelling to and from school. The Minstry of Education is reviewing 17 routes which ferry almost 700 students to and from school. It says its found only 271 are eligible for Ministry-funde…
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Migrant bus drivers fear missing out on residency
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There are concerns a growing number of migrant bus drivers could miss out on gaining residency due to English-language requirements that treat them the same as university masters students. Checkpoint has spoken to drivers who fear the path to residency for them and their families is blocked because of what they say are unfair rules. But Immigration…
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All Blacks without captain for opening Bledisloe Cup test
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The All Blacks will be without captain Scott Barrett for this weekend's opening Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park. He suffered a shoulder injury in the record defeat to South Africa in Wellington and hasn't recovered in time to take on the Wallabies. However, a few other frontline players are back from injury, with coach Scott Robertson making severa…
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Therapy dog helping calms nerves of learner drivers
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A Rottweiller dog in Hawkes Bay is helping calm people's nerves as they prepare to sit the theory test for their learner's licence. Three-year-old therapy dog Penny Pickles is part of the team at Learner Licence Theory Tararua. Many of the people they help through the test have additional learning challenges and Penny is there to offer a helping pa…
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United States correspondent Todd Zwilich spoke to Lisa Owen about a deadly shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement centre in Texas.
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Are Kiwis pessimists? The most recent GDP figures took a hit recently - shrinking more than expected. Cost of living is up, August figures show grocery prices up more than four and half percent on the year previous. The unemployment rate was about 3.6% in June 2023 and is now 5.2%. Robert MacCulloch holds the Matthew S. Abel Chair of Macroeconomics…
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Harry Harambee's Kenyan Sundowner by Gerald Everett Jones | Sep 24, 2025 054
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Val, Courtney, and Lisa delve into a book review of 'Harry Haramby's Kenyan Sundowner' by Gerald Everett Jones. They explore themes of relationships, cultural nuances, and the complexities of trust and corruption. The discussion highlights the character of Harry Harambee, a widower seeking purpose in life, and his interactions with various characte…
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Bonus Interview with Gerald Everett Jones | Sep 24, 2025 054
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Gerald Everett Jones discusses his novel set in Kenya, exploring themes of identity, philanthropy, and corruption. He shares insights from his personal experiences living in Kenya, the challenges of wildlife conservation, and the complexities of relationships depicted in his book. The dialogue delves into the writing process, storytelling technique…
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UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's sharp words for Europe at the United Nations General Assembly.
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Silver Ferns one win away from Taini Jamison Trophy
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The Silver Ferns can win the Taini Jamison trophy if they beat South Africa in the second Test in Napier tonight. Despite the turmoil surrounding Dame Noeline Taurua's shock departure the Ferns pulled off a dominant victory on Sunday. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Auckland councillors vote on housing intensification plans
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Auckland councillors have voted on two plans for housing intensification, which one says is like choosing between a firing squad and a lethal injection. The future allocation of up to 2 million new homes was covered by what's known as Plan Change 78. It allowed three-storey residential buildings anywhere in the city, but the government is letting t…
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Sentiment sours over PM's performance - survey
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The Prime Minister and Finance Minister are brushing off the bruising verdict of business leaders as sentiment sours on their performance. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has canvassed the views of 150 executives and chairs as the government battles to turn around the flagging economy. And despite holding the most pivotal Cabinet p…
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Kiwi teen says flotilla heading to Gaza under drone attack
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A kiwi teenager on a protest boat destined for Gaza said the flotilla is under attack from drones in international waters. 18 year old Sam Leason is onboard the Sirius in the Mediterranean Sea between Crete and coast of Libya. Earlier this month, a flotilla of 70 boats set sail from Europe carrying humanitarian aid, seeking to break the Israeli nav…
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England Name Ashes Squad & Farewell Dickie Bird
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In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Menners and Damien Watson reflect on the life and legacy of legendary umpire Dickie Bird, who has passed away at 92. They break down England’s newly announced Ashes squad, weigh up the domestic cricket form lines ahead of the summer, and assess Australia’s batting order dilemmas. The show also covers the Women…
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Town Hall treasures for sale at Wellington tip shop
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Wellingtonians keen on a chair their favourite councillor once sat on or a light fitting that maybe shone on The Beatles can now head to the dump. The capital city's famous tip shop is selling furniture and fixtures no longer required in the 120-year-old Town Hall, which is undergoing a facelift. The earthquake-prone central city building has been …
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What happens when a chat bot suggests you murder someone, specifically your father?Australian IT professional, Samuel McCarthy posed as teenage boy for a conversation with AI chatbot Nomi. He told the chatbot that sometimes he hated his father. The bot's response was violent and specific. Queensland University of Technology Law Lecturer, Henry Fras…
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Three months on from disposable vape ban students caught vaping
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Three months since disposable vapes were banned from shelves some schools say they're still grappling with students vaping and a researcher studying the long-term health effects is calling for vapes to be made prescription only. In June the goverment's ban on disposable vapes and strict advertising rules kicked in, meaning specialist vape stores mu…
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Peters tight-lipped about Trump's statehood comments
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US President Donald Trump has told world leaders the war in Gaza must be stopped, though he says recognising Palestine will only reward Hamas.Mr Trump's comments in the UN General Assembly debate come as a growing number of member states move to recognise Palestine, to keep a two-state solution alive. Foreign affairs minister Winston Peters will ou…
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Risk of match fixers targetting NZ footballers
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There's troubling signs New Zealand footballers are being targeted by international match fixers. An RNZ investigation has revealed more than $200 million was wagered on New Zealand's national league last season through overseas bookies, raising alarm bells for sport integrity experts. Officials warn with a surge in betting activity comes the incre…
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Waikato food rescue saves hundreds of kilos of waste
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A Waikato food rescue group is harvesting hundreds of kilos of backyard bounty fruit that would other wise go to waste. Go Eco Food has been going for more than a decade but recently appealed to people with more home grown produce than they can use to donate it for re-distribution. Its chief executive Jo Wrigley spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about Typhoon Ragasa killing multiple people in Taiwan.
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Proposed Lake Hawea liqour store faces local opposition
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It's estimated about a quarter of the people in a small south island town are objecting to plans for an off licence liquor store in their neighbourhod. More than 540 Lake Hawea residents are opposed to Super liquor getting a licence to operate what would be the town's only free standing offie. There's just over two-thousand three hundred residents …
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