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- 13545 - Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the NHS doctor urging the public not to eat entire chocolate Easter eggs in one go
This Easter, one NHS doctor is warning people not to eat entire chocolate eggs in one sitting.
Dr Andrew Kelso has written an open letter claiming the average Easter egg contains three-quarters of an adult's recommended daily calorie intake- and urged people to practice moderation.
People on social media have taken this as a challenge, with Nigel Farage eating an Easter egg on his live GB News show to protest the 'nanny state'.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says obesity and Type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the region, so the warning holds weight.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13544 - The Huddle: Why are Kiwi students among the worst behaved in the developed world?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
Recent data has showed Kiwi students are among the worst-behaved in the developed world, with misbehaviour shooting up over the last couple of years. Why is this happening? Can it be addressed?
Plans for a giant ocean sanctuary to protect marine life around the Kermadec Islands have been scuppered by the Government. Is this the right decision?
The NZDF has responded to criticisms over their Cyclone Gabrielle response- could they have done better?
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13543 - Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the decline of electric vehicle sales
Demand for electric vehicles has ground to a halt in recent months.
Growth rates are down in the United States, Europe, and China, according to new data.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says these decreased stats don't inspire confidence in buyers.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13542 - Jamie Mackay: The Country host on DairyNZ's Econ Tracker data
DairyNZ's Econ Tracker predicts an increase in profitability for farmers- but warnsinterest costs could bite.
Their latest data shows he national breakeven forecast currently sits at $7.75 kg/MS.
The Country's Jamie Mackay recaps the report.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13541 - Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on business confidence and consumer confidence declining
After a more hopeful period, business confidence and consumer confidence has slumped again.
New data for March indicates businesses and consumers are back to feeling negative about the state of the economy.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the 'recession' headline comes with a lot of power to sway markets.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13540 - Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on research confirming New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour
Educators are calling for a solution after recent data revealed New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour.
An Education Review Office report shows behaviour has worsened in the past two years.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper blames the post-Covid educational decline and cell phones for these statistics.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13539 - Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on the Government rejecting his proposition they pay rates on Auckland properties
The Government has swiftly rejected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's proposal that they pay rates on their Auckland properties.
Mayor Brown believes the city would benefit from $400 million worth of revenue if the rates were paid on Government buildings- and if the GST charged on rates was given back.
He says this scheme would have solved the Government's challenge of helping people through a cost of living crisis.
"The tax on this GST on rates is a land tax- if they give that back, they'll help everybody. It'd solve their problem, bingo. They should thank me."
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13538 - Gerard Rushton: mid-Canterbury rugby union chair fires back at NZ Rugby's plan to overhaul the board
New Zealand Rugby has been on the receiving end of criticism from the provinces amid a proposed shake-up to the board.
The national body and several provincial unions remain in a back-and-forth over how to implement a review that recommends sweeping changes to the way the game is governed.
Mid-Canterbury rugby union chair Gerard Rushton says it's important for members of New Zealand's rugby community to be on NZ Rugby's board.
"It's important to have that culture and ensure that the connection back to the community is represented through the board. It's farcical to think rugby can be treated like a corporate."
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13537 - Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader slams vandalism of Karangahape Road's rainbow crossing
Chlöe Swarbrick expects the pride of Auckland's rainbow community to shine through tenfold after vandalism overnight on Karangahape Road.
Three people in balaclavas poured white paint on the road's rainbow crossing, then fled in a car without registration plates.
Police are declaring it a hate crime and searched a Flat Bush property this afternoon, seizing a number of items.
Green Party co-leader and Auckland Central MP Swarbrick says it's a sad and petty use of energy.
"This is a symbol, which is out there- but you can't paint over people's existence."
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13536 - Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on classroom behaviour in New Zealand being the worst in the OECD
The Secondary Principals' Association believes the community should get behind schools and students to help reduce bad behaviour.
A new Education Review Office report shows it's worsened over the past two years.
President Vaughan Couillault says Covid lock-downs weren't the only factor.
"There's a growing sort of movement where members of the community become indignant when their kid does something wrong. They aren't backing schools to make the right decisions."
Couillault says there needs to be a conversation on student expectations, and how the community will support this.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13535 - Shane Jones: Oceans and Fisheries Minister on his decision to scrap plans for an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands
A vast ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands is now off the table.
The Government has scrapped plans for the 620,000 square kilometre marine reserve, envisioned by Sir John Key to protect unique biodiversity.
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the Kermadec Islands are already well-protected.
"There's far too much misinformation, and I've had to put up with green muckery over this issue. There is already a host of protective measures there."
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13534 - Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the youth curfew designed to tackle crime in Alice Springs
Children in Alice Springs won't be allowed outside their homes at night for the next fortnight.
The Northern Territory Government has mandated an emergency curfew to curb escalating violence in the town.
Chaos descended on the region on Tuesday afternoon when a large group attacked the Todd Tavern, causing thousands of dollars worth of property damage.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says residents feel these extra measures were a long time coming.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13533 - James Gilmour: Rear Admiral addresses the claims the New Zealand Defence Force was not prepared to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle
The New Zealand Defence Force has been on the receiving end of backlash amid claims they were underprepared to handle Cyclone Gabrielle.
Documents claimed there were not enough resources, the water tanks dispatched weren't certified for drinking- and a lack of PPE meant personnel were unable to attend rescue efforts.
Rear Admiral James Gilmour acknowledged the optics, but claimed the NZDF was required to follow the Health and Safety Act.
"What we had was our people racing in with the best of intent- and our role within the Defence Force is to stay within the Health and Safety Act."
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13532 - D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the growing calls to ban greyhound racing
Labour is demanding an end to greyhound racing, saying the industry's been On Notice for too long.
Animal activists have been calling for an end to the sport for ages, with demand surging after three dogs dies in a week.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave weighed in on the controversy today.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 13531 - Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on public satisfaction for the NHS reaching record low
Over in the UK, public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped again, setting a new low recorded by the British Social Attitudes survey.
24 percent of respondents say they were satisfied with the NHS in 2023, with waiting times and staff shortages being the biggest concerns.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's a divided response to how the UK can improve the NHS.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13530 - The Huddle: Are designated student spaces helpful to the affected communities?
Tonight on the Huddle, Josie Pagani from Childfund and Kiwiblog writer and Curia Pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
Auckland University raised some eyebrows after images of designated rooms for Māori and Pasifika students surfaced online. Some students say these rooms are vital, important spaces- do we agree?
Amid the buzz around Fred Again.. landing in New Zealand, there's been controversy over his opener getting preferential treatment to get her passport fast-tracked. What do we think of this?
The mayors of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are demanding the Government start paying rates on its buildings in their cities to help with the cities' finances. Fair call?
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13529 - Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the optimism from ASB economists
A 'slow grind' lies ahead for households over the next few months, but the end is within sight for the tough fight with inflation.
ASB's latest Quarterly Economic Forecast says things will get better after a slow 3 to 6 months for the economy- and rates and living costs will come down again.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says recent data shows people can see the light at the end of the tunnel for the economy.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13528 - Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the New Zealand market's performance in the first 2024 quarter
The first trading quarter of 2024 has come to an end, giving investors an opportunity to take stock of what's to come.
The market has struggled under the pressure of the economy, with construction, housing, and retail taking a financial hit.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains what this means for the rest of the year.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13527 - Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the 'sobering reality check' of the Government's Budget Policy Statement
One expert has labelled the Government's Budget Policy Statement a 'sobering reality check' with no surprises.
The Finance Minister says a surplus is unlikely to happen by 2026/27 and Treasury has warned the economy will slow down- forcing the Government to borrow more.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks what this could mean for the proposed tax cuts.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13526 - Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale members sues Government departments for allowing Gloriavale abuse to continue
A lawyer who's represented Gloriavale leavers is suing four Government departments, alleging they allowed abuse to happen for years.
The West Coast Christian community's been thrust into the spotlight again, following the release of documentary miniseries Escaping Utopia.
Barrister Brian Henry has accused the community of being 'groomers' who abused women and neglected children.
"It's all set out there. I'm not saying anything other than what the court says."
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13525 - Alan Shaker: Auckland University Student Association president defends designated space for Māori and Pasifika students
Auckland University's Student Association is holding firm on giving minority students designated spaces.
A sign outside a campus study area - now removed - read: “This is a designated area for Māori and Pasifika students”.
ACT Party spokesperson Parmjeet Parmar called it reminiscent of an ugly past New Zealand's left behind.
Association president Alan Shaker says they are absolutely necessary.
"We've got a women's space, a queer space, we've got a lot of tuākana spaces, we've got a Muslim prayer spaces- and this is no different from that."
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13524 - Dame Patsy Reddy: NZ Rugby chair stands by threat to resign if the board doesn't go through with her proposal
Chair Dame Patsy Reddy has confirmed she'll resign if the NZ Rugby board reforms don't go through in line with her proposals.
NZR's newly released proposal suggests nine independent board members for NZR's future boards.
However, the provincial unions want three board members to have had board-level experience at a provincial level.
Dame Patsy Reddy says a 'world-leading' governance structure is needed to ensure the continued success of NZ Rugby.
"We've been leading the rugby world for 135 years, but we need to have world-leading governance to remain ahead of the game. And a world-leading governance structure does not have a representational model."
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13523 - Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends her unconventional Budget Policy Statement release
The Finance Minister says she'll confirm in the Budget how much extra the Government will have to spend - although she's still promising tax cuts in July.
Nicola Willis broke convention today when delivering the Budget Policy Statement by not detailing the operating allowance.She says the number will be lower than $3.5 billion dollars previously forecast.
But Willis says she's not fazed to be straying from the norm.
"Grant Robertson has a practise where he announced the number six months out, and then he'd deliver a completely different number on Budget Day. And I don't think that's particularly helpful, I want to be more reliable than that."
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13522 - Logan Church: US correspondent on the six construction workers who disappeared following Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
The US Coast Guard says six construction workers missing in Baltimore Harbour are now presumed dead.
They were caught up in the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge overnight, after it was hit by a container ship.
US correspondent Logan Church says investigations are taking place to find out what happened in the leadup to the tragic collapse.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13521 - Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis unveiling today's Budget Policy Statement
The Finance Minister is still adamant that the Government will stick to their tax cut plans.
Nicola Willis today unveiled the Budget Policy Statement, which broke with normal convention and did not include how much extra spending the Government will take on at the budget.
Willis says despite a worse than expected set of fiscal forecasts, tax cuts are still coming in July.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Willis didn't say whether the tax cuts would resemble the ones promised to voters in 2023.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13520 - D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZ Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy outlining her idea for the sport's governance model (1)
New Zealand Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy has outlined why she believes an independent model for the sport's governance is a must.
NZR has released a proposal to change the governance structure and could call a Special General Meeting to vote on it.
The proposal suggests nine independent board members for NZR's future boards, and the provincial unions want three board members to have had board-level experience at a provincial level.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13519 - Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on ex-Defence Force staff working to train Chinese People's Liberation Army
A Former Defence Minister says our airforce personnel shouldn't train overseas defence forces - against our best interest.
Seven former Defence Force personnel were found to have been hired to help train the People's Liberation Army.
Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says this shows there needs to be an updated contract clause barring former personnel from training other Defence Forces.
"We certainly don't have it in law as such, but I'm not absolutely sure about the current status of the contracts. But if they're not there, they should be."
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 13518 - Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis sparking increase in interest in UK cancer charity websites
After Kate Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world, there's been increased interest in the UK's leading cancer charity websites.
Macmillan Cancer Support revealed traffic was up 10 percent from last Friday- the highest weekend traffic the website has recorded in years.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this matches the outpouring of support King Charles got following his cancer reveal.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13517 - The Huddle: How should New Zealand have responded to the China-led Parliamentary hack?
Tonight on the Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital Relations and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
Were we surprised to learn about Chinese state-sponsored hacking into NZ MPs and Parliament systems? Do you think NZ got the balance right with their response- or should we have gone harder?
NZ Post has revealed they plan to scrap 750 jobs amid changes to the mail sector. Is this an unfortunate necessity?
Destiny Church was active today, with members heading out to paint over a rainbow crossing in Gisborne to protest a drag queen story hour. Was this a step too far?
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13516 - Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the growing interest in red meat's health and wellness benefits
A joint research project between AgResearch and Meat and Livestock Australiahas revealed more consumers are interested in the health benefits of red meat.
Consumers in the US and Australia have expressed interest in eating more red meat to improve their wellbeing, according to the surveys.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the wider industry.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13515 - Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the fallout from the Chinese-led Parliamentary hack
Shock and surprise throughout the country, as the public today learned Chinese spies hacked into Government systems back in 2021.
The hack was revealed to have stolen a small amount of non-strategic information.
BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains the international implications of this announcement.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13514 - Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the growing support to roll back Easter trading restrictions
A struggling retail sector is urging the Government to roll back the Easter trading restrictions.
Under current laws, shops all over New Zealand are required to close this upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
ACT has created a bill that would scrap these trading rules and National has expressed support for it- but NZ First doesn't agree.
Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says the sector has voiced support for this bill in order to boost economic recovery.
"With Easter being early this year, I'm sure there'll still be a number of tourists in and around New Zealand, and that would help generate income for the country as well."
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13513 - Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the China-sponsored cyberattack on New Zealand's parliament
Startling revelations about the frequency of cyber attacks on significant New Zealand organisations.
The GCSB says malicious targeting of the Parliamentary Counsel Office and Parliamentary Services in 2021 was linked to to actors backed by China.
The Government is condemning the actions and publicly backing the UK and US, which have announced retaliatory sanctions over similar claims.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this isn't the first time international agencies have attempted to spy on New Zealand- but the Chinese factor has charged the response.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13512 - Andrew von Dadelszen: Bay of Plenty regional councillor on Tauranga trialling on-demand buses
One of New Zealand's most famously car-reliant cities is trialling a new approach to public transport.
The new on-demand electric buses work as an Uber-like service- where commuters can summon them instead of waiting for a regular bus.
Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen says these buses operate within zones to get people closer to their chosen destination.
"You just go on the app and book it- and the bus will come and collect you and take you to where you want to go."
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13511 - John Maynard: Postal Workers Union spokesperson on New Zealand Post's plan to cut jobs
Posties will be no more in four to six years, as NZ Post announces significant change to their delivery service.
It's confirmed both mail and parcels will eventually be delivered by courier drivers, meaning up to 750 people will lose their jobs in mail delivery, processing and support roles.
Postal Workers Union spokesperson John Maynard says it's clear New Zealand Post hasn't been fighting for new solutions to the changing world.
"We agree there needs to be a different way of going about this, but we think the proposition we put to the company will save them tens of millions of dollars of redundancy pay."
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13510 - Ruth Money: independent victims' advocate on the backlash to Wellington Repertory Theatre casting convicted rapist in lead role
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Outrage at a Wellington theatre company who cast a man convicted of rape in a lead role.
Wellington Repertory Theatre's 'Murdered to Death' stars Harrison Stuart Nicol, who was convicted of rape in 2021.
The theatre company has told media in a statement a safety plan's in place.
Independent victims' advocate Ruth Money says a rapist poster-boy is incredibly distressing, and she's got concerns about the company's safety practice.
She asks if those who wrote the safety practice are trained in sexual violence, and wonders if the theatre company is happy their leading man is a convicted rapist.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13509 - Andrew Little: former Government Communications Security Bureau Minister on the 2021 Parliamentary cyberattack
The Minister in charge of the GCSB in 2021- when a cyber incident targeted Parliamentary entities - has revealed more about what followed.
The spy agency revealed today it became aware the intrusion, linked to a Chinese state-backed actor.
China's ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong has called the accusations groundless and irresponsible.
Andrew Little says he was told there had been a hack, but lengthy investigation was needed.
"Making an announcement, a co-ordinated announcement of this nature, on this particular hack has been talked about for some months. But obviously, all the things lined up for that to happen in the last 24 hours."
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13508 - Winston Peters: NZ First leader fires back after Serious Fraud Office appeal verdict
Winston Peters is threatening to refuse interviews with RNZ, unless it apologises over its reporting on his Party.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Serious Fraud Office bid to overturn a court ruling two men were NOT guilty of obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars by deception for the New Zealand First Foundation.
The money wasn't deemed a 'donation', because the funds weren't deposited into the Party's account.
Party leader Peters claims the media ran 'attacks' on NZ First, and says RNZ won't get away with it.
"You'll see what I do- because if they think that they are not going to be held accountable, they couldn't be more wrong."
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13507 - Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on the Australian Council of Trade Unions calling for a 5 percent increase to minimum and award wages
The Australian Council of Trade Unions are calling for a 5 percent pay rise for workers on minimum and award wages.
The union body says inflation has left workers on these lower wages worse off financially, even when accounting for three years' worth of increases.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says over three million workers stand to benefit from this potential pay bump.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13506 - D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the ongoing standoff within NZ Rugby
NZ Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy has threatened calling time on her tenure as the seven month governance standoff with the provincial unions continues.
Dame Patsy took the stance at a post-board briefing last week, insisting she would not support alternative reform proposals to the ones put forward by the non-binding Pilkington Report.
Those stated NZ Rugby’s constitution and governance was not fit for purpose and stressed the need for a nine-person independent board.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps the ongoing standoff.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13505 - Harriet Alexander: Times correspondent on UN members voting for a ceasefire in Gaza
Growing divergence between the US and Israel, as UN members vote for a ceasefire resolution in Gaza.
The US abstained and didn't veto the Security Council resolution, voted for by all 14 other members.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled meetings scheduled in Washington this week.
Times Correspondent Harriet Alexander says it's a sign of how difficult the two countries' relations have become.
"Public opinion in the US is really turning against the war, and they want much more effort on a ceasefire and getting humanitarian aid in."
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 13504 - Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on France raising their terror alert warning to the highest level following Moscow attack
France has raised their terror alert warning to the highest level following the attack in Moscow.
At least 137 people are dead and 150 are injured after gunmen opened fire at a rock concert.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains why France feels concerned following these recent events.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13503 - The Huddle: Has New Zealand lost future SailGP events?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour staffer Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issue of the day- and more!
Sir Russell Coutts has claimed Christchurch will never be able to host a SailGP event again after this weekend's debacle. Given Auckland couldn't host it- what happens with SailGP in New Zealand now?
Kate Middleton shocked the world last weekend by revealing she had been diagnosed with cancer. Were the rumours and speculation inappropriate in hindsight? Can we learn anything from this?
Labour delivered their own State of the Nation address this weekend- is this the right time for Labour to plan a comeback?
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13502 - Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on whether or not the Government can afford promised tax cuts this year
The Government is still committed to delivering on their tax cuts, despite last week's announcement that New Zealand is in recession.
Finance Minister Nicola has spent the last few days holding true to that Government promise.
NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan is among the many experts calling for the cuts to be delayed, amid concerns.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13501 - Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on the benefits of the EU-New Zealand free trade agreement
The ratification of the free trade agreement with the EU is now complete after it gained Royal Assent.
Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says it was ratified in a small ceremony at the Beehive today - and is now confirmed to come into effect from May.
Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says the timing is super helpful for the kiwifruit industry, after a couple of 'bumpy' years.
"We've got about 90 percent of our fruit left to ship- so a really welcome boom for growers."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13500 - Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new Family Boost relief scheme
The Government has unveiled their first pre-Budget financial announcement, in the form of their Family Boost scheme.
It will let parents and caregivers claim back up to 25 percent of their childcare costs - up to $75 per week - from July.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this scheme comes with more short-term complications for parents.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13499 - Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's modified Family Boost payout policy
The Finance Minister says the Family Boost scheme isn't exactly as promised pre-election.
From July, parents and caregivers can claim back up to 25 percent of childcare costs, to a maximum $75 dollars per week.
Nicola Willis says they'd hoped to reimburse parents every fortnight- but the IRD warned that their systems weren't sophisticated enough to deliver on that.
"We're not prepared to delay, we want this released in people's bank accounts this year. So instead, we're going for an approach where parents send their invoices in every three months and they get a lump sum payment."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13498 - Will Appelbe: SAFE investigations head calls for ban on greyhound racing following spike in deaths
Animal-focused charity SAFE wants an immediate ban on all greyhound racing after three dogs died in one week this month.
Greyhound Racing New Zealand has suspended racing at Manukau Stadium for five weeks.
It says concerning increases in injuries require immediate intervention and more investigation.
SAFE investigations head, Will Appelbe, says racing's moved to Cambridge, but there've been just as many injuries.
"It's just moving the problem to another location. Dogs will continue to be injured, continue to have serious injuries like fractures- and occasionally, sadly, that results in the death of greyhounds."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13497 - Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says new Family Boost policy will be a wealth of relief for parents
Some relief for parents facing rising childcare costs.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has unveiled the Family Boost policy- which will let parents and caregivers claim back up to 25 percent of childcare costs, up to $75 a week.
Parents are being told to start collecting invoices from July, to begin being refunded every three months from October.
Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube says the option where parents would get money back more regularly was going to take about three years to build.
"So they've gone with something that's kind of quick and dirty- but we have a problem today, don't we? So we can't be waiting around for three years."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13496 - Loren Aberhart: Christchurch NZ spokesperson open to SailGP events being hosted in Christchurch in the future
Christchurch NZ is keeping the door open to SailGP, hoping racing can happen again in Lyttelton next year.
Last weekend's event has been marred by debate on measures to protect dolphins, with SailGP CEO Russell Coutts casting doubt on future hosting plans.
A dolphin sighting meant Saturday's race was cancelled.
Christchurch NZ's Loren Aberhart says a contract's been signed, but they are still open to discussions.
"But I think from our perspective, when you look at the way it went yesterday- it was incredible. And Pete Burling texted me saying it was the best SailGP he's ever done."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13495 - Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the tradie shortage impacting planned construction projects
Australia is short 90,000 tradies to meet new housing targets.
The Government plans to build 1.2 million new homes over the next five years.
Australia correspondent Oliver Peterson says they'll get tradies to finish their qualifications, or will poach some from overseas.
But he says it has to compete with the mining industry.
"That's just always going to be the lure for a lot of people who might be tradies looking at apprentice wages, where they're barely able to make ends meet- or work on a mine and get these ridiculous salaries from day dot."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13494 - Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the fallout after this weekend's SailGP event
The future of SailGP in New Zealand may have sunk as a result of yesterday's cancellation of racing at Lyttelton Harbour.
A dolphin sighting prevented three fleet races from taking place on day one, before four races yesterday with New Zealand winning the overall event.
Fresh off his infamous interview with SailGP boss Sir Russell Coutts, Sportstalk host Jason Pine shared his thoughts.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13493 - Hinewai Ormsby: Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee chair says they'll act on all emergency response recommendations
Commitment to a major overhaul of Hawkes Bay's emergency response, which has been labelled 'not fit for purpose.'
The Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee has fully accepted the independent review of its disaster response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
It highlights major issues ranging from communication failures to overwhelmed officials, and points to residents being told they were overreacting.
Joint Committee chair, Hinewai Ormsby, says they will be acting on all 75 recommendations.
"It's really important that we take those learnings and make sure we build a stronger system going forward."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13492 - Michael Goldwater: Stop Stealing Our Harbour spokesperson on the prominent Aucklanders signing an open letter against the Port's long-term lease
A group of prominent Aucklanders have voiced disapproval with the planned long-term lease of the council-owned Port of Auckland.
Over 30 high-profile figures have signed an open letter against the plan, including Lady Pippa Blake, Sir Stephen Tindall, Sir Ralph Norris, and Chloe Swarbrick.
Stop Stealing Our Harbour spokesperson Michael Goldwater says the Council needs to consider its long-term vision for the waterfront.
"What needs to happen is that the Government and Auckland Council should develop a plan to move the Port. There's actually no conversation about that."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13491 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: Princess Kate was let down by her own team
I'd have to say, the cancer diagnosis of the Princess of Wales, Kate, was probably the biggest news over the weekend, wasn't it? Absolutely shocking.
There are a couple of things I reckon most of us will already agree on.
The first is obviously just what an awful diagnosis cancer is for someone as young as Kate. And particularly for a mum of wee kids, this must be very scary for absolutely everybody in that family.
And also, I reckon most of us will agree that some of the behaviour around her absence from public life has been pretty appalling- most especially paparazzi taking her photo and publishing it.
But I'm not sure if it’s necessarily occurred to you yet how badly she’s been let down by her own team.
This whole period of nasty rumours being spread and hounding of Kate could have been avoided, I'm 100 percent sure, if her people had handled her diagnosis the same way that King Charles’ people handled his.
Remember, King Charles and Kate were discharged on the exact same day from the same hospital. A week later, he announced he had cancer.
He was actually praised for helping people out, he drove people who had cancer to find out more information about it.
She disappeared from view, and as a result she was hounded.
I fully understand there are different considerations for Kate. The shock is probably much bigger, given how much younger she is, and there's the fact that she wanted to protect her kids as well.
But I think what her staff haven’t actually understood is that it's 2024. There is social media out there. You can ask the media to be responsible and back off, and the vast majority of legacy media will do that.
But you can’t control social media. No-one can control social media.
If you leave a vacuum, and the media leaves a vacuum, it will get filled by people on social media nowadays. They're not necessarily being horrible, sometimes they're just curious, sometimes they're just concerned, in a few cases they're nutty- and in some cases, they're trolls.
And if you leave that vacuum long enough, it gets so wild even people like Stephen Colbert can’t ignore it anymore.
I'm not making excuses for the trolling, but it does exist, we all have to acknowledge it exists and the job of those palace staff who help Kate and William and all the royals with the media is not to pretend it doesn't exist- but to acknowledge it and respond accordingly.
If they had handled it properly, Kate would not have been hounded. Just ask King Charles, who also has cancer - and wasn’t hounded.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 13490 - Fisheries Minister on new catch limits
Some commercial catch limits have been increased, and these changes will come into effect in April of this year.
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones discusses new limits with Heather.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 13489 - Invercargill City Councillor on Nobby Clark's offensive comments
Ria Bond is a Member of Council in Invercargill.
Bond spoke to Heather regarding another city councillor, Nobby Clark, and his recent offensive comments.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 13488 - Mushroom Murder podcast host on latest updates to case
Brooke Grebert-Craig hosts The Mushroom Cook podcast, looking into the infamous Mushroom Murders.
She joined Heather to discuss the latest updates in the case.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 13487 - Labour MP on her proposed bill allowing workers to discuss their wage
Labour MP Camilla Belich had her bill pulled out of the biscuit tin at Parliament today.
If passed, it would allow employees to discuss their wages with colleagues.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 13486 - Public services solicitor on public sector layoffs
This week the government announced hundreds of layoffs within the public sector.
Public service association solicitor Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Heather on what impact this may have.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 13485 - Cyber security expert on MediaWorks data leak
A MediaWorks data breach saw the personal details of 400,000 kiwis end up on the dark web.
Cyber security expert Nadia Yousef spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about how you can protect yourself from leaks like this.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 13484 - Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigning from the position
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has stepped down from the position and as the leader of the governing Fine Gael party.
He’ll be replaced as prime minister in April after a party leadership contest- meaning he could be replaced by a new Fine Gael leader.
Varadkar explained earlier today that he'd chosen to stand down for personal and political reasons.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says people who worked with Varadkar had noticed he'd seemed 'exhausted' before the resignation announcement.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13483 - The Huddle: Can New Zealand bounce back from recession?
Tonight on The Huddle, Newstalk ZB host Tim Beveridge and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
New research from HelloFresh shows half of Kiwis are throwing away food after the best before date, despite the use by date being a better indicator. They think New Zealand needs a better system to reduce food waste- what do we think?
Stats NZ has confirmed New Zealand is officially in a technical recession, following a 0.3 point drop in the September quarter. What happens next? How quickly can the country bounce back?
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13482 - Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the US economy surging faster than expected
The US economy is stunning experts as it goes from strength to strength.
The US Federal Reserve is predicting GDP will grow by 2.1 percent in 2024- an upgrade from December's forecasted 1.4 percent.
Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager Sam Dickie explains why America continues to flourish economically.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13481 - Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence rising slightly in latest Rabobank survey
The first Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey for 2024 shows farmer confidence has risen from a record slump- but remains low overall.
This latest survey found farmer confidence in the agri-economy was up to a net reading of -16 per cent from -47 per cent.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains why the mood in New Zealand's rural community has lifted, citing a change in leadership and overseas markets.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13480 - Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on today's Stats NZ data confirming New Zealand is in recession
One economic expert believes there are 'bright pockets' to be found in today's newly-released GDP figures.
Data from Stats NZ shows the economy contracted 0.1 percentage points in the final quarter of 2023- putting New Zealand in a technical recession.
NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says this means the economy is turning faster than expected, which will hopefully mean rates could come down.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13479 - Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the political implications of New Zealand being in recession
Today's GDP data has confirmed New Zealand has entered a technical recession.
A new report from Stat NZ shows the economy contracted 0.1 percentage points in the final quarter of last year, following a 0.3 point drop in the September quarter.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's no doubt the books are in a poor state, and the current Government inherited it from their Labour predecessors.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13478 - Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's 23 percent increase in half-year profit
The boss of Fonterra is playing down concerns about the Chinese market.
Fonterra's half year profit is up 23 percent, and its interim dividend is up 50 percent, as it sells more processed product at a higher profit margin.
But it's keeping the forecast milk payout midpoint unchanged at $7.80, following a recent drop in global raw product prices.
Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell says China is still a growth opportunity, but it's only part of their diversified global strategy.
"It's less than 30 percent of our book. Their geopolitics at large are something we all need to be concerned about- but there's still growth in that middle class, we're riding that wave."
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13477 - Tom Rutledge: HelloFresh Australasia CEO on the new research revealing over half of Kiwis throw food away after the best-before date
Meal kit delivery service HelloFresh are calling for a new food labelling system, in order to minimise waste.
New research has found over half of Kiwis throw away food after it passes the best-before date- despite these dates not reflecting the use by terms.
HelloFresh Australasia CEO Tom Rutledge says a time-temperature indicator (TTI) will give people a better idea of when food is safe to eat.
"Which means that you're not beholden to a fixed best-before date or use by date, and therefore causing a lot of food to get thrown out before it's actually impaired."
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13476 - Matt Doocey: Minister of Mental Health on mental health and addiction specialists being trialled in emergency departments
Mental health experts and addition specialists will begin working in emergency departments as part of a trial, as confirmed by the Government.
They'll start out in four large hospitals in July and the scheme will be rolled out across the country, if proven successful.
The Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, says it's clear that the Peer Support workforce needs to be scaled up.
"What we want to do is roll out this new service. It is untested, we want to build the evidence in it."
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13475 - John Small: Commerce Commission chair says lack of competition between banks is hurting Kiwi consumers
Banking customers are losing out, according to a draft report that finds a lack of competition.
The Commerce Commission's found ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac also have sustained high profits compared with global peers.
The report says Kiwibank also lacks the capital to disrupt the big four in a meaningful way.
Commerce Commission chair John Small says these banks aren't interested in competing with each other.
"They're not really going after each other, they're matching each other's prices, they've got really high visibility into what each other's doing- they're typically aiming to maintain market share, rather than take market share off each other."
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13474 - David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on GDP growth contracting and putting New Zealand into a technical recession
Tough economic choices are on the horizon for the Government.
GDP slipped 0.1 percent in 2023's last quarter, the second of negative growth in a row.
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says the previous Government left plenty of fiscal cliffs.
He says it's unfortunate there isn't more money to go around.
"I don't think there's a single person around the Cabinet Table who doesn't want to pay New Zealand police officers a lot more money. I know I do, they're some of the greatest New Zealanders."
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13473 - Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate dropping to 3.7 percent
Australia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in February, down from 4.1 percent.
This decrease comes off the back of an ongoing economic slowdown, as Australia aims to tamp down inflation.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's likely employers are feeling more confident, amid the promises of rate cuts later this year.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13472 - D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Whitelock's potential return to the All Blacks
Sam Whitelock's final act in an All Blacks jersey may not be last year's World Cup final.
The New Zealand Herald reports the 153-test lock has been approached by coach Scott Robertson to return from France
This is despite his former franchise, the Crusaders, says as far as they know he's on a two year deal at Pau.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13471 - Charyl Robinson: Vape Free Kids co-founder believes announced youth vaping crackdown won't make much of a difference
One anti-youth vaping group thinks the Government's plan to crack down on youth vaping will miss the mark.
The Government has promised a complete ban on disposable vapes and tougher fines for retailers caught selling to under-18s.
Vape Free Kids co-founder Charyl Robinson says the only way to really tackle this problem is to reduce the number of available retailers.
"There's been no indication that promises are set to be kept. There was murmurs, I suppose, of some further restrictions on retailers- but I don't hear anything promising."
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13470 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: How is this recession making us feel?
I don't think many of us are surprised to hear that we’re back in a technical recession for the second time in a year, it's pretty rough out there.
Personally, I know people involved in retail. They're behind on rent, they can’t pay it because they aren’t making enough money any more.
I know an architecture business that hasn't had any business for months now, I've heard of contractors like draftsmen, builders, and so on cold calling other businesses looking for work.
I’ve heard of a person selling their house because they can’t afford the mortgage payments unless they take on a third job. And the bummer is, they might sell their house for less than they paid for it.
So if you're hearing that kind of thing, or if you are experiencing it yourself - it is not news to you that we’re in a recession.
And actually, the number out today actually doesn’t do it justice, cause it says the economy's shrunk by 0.1 percent- which is really not a lot.
The truth is, that number isn’t telling the full story. Because that number has been pumped up by record levels of immigration.
The real number is the GDP per capita, this is the economic number when you count every single person in the country. And that's come back by 0.7 percent in the last three months.
And here's a real brutal number- since September 2022, which means just slightly over a year's worth of data on a per capita basis, the economy has shrunk 4 percent.
That is massive, and that is what you’re feeling.
That is the price of our Covid response, it's the price of the lockdowns and the spending and printing of the money and the resulting interest rate hikes to settle it back down again.
I was thinking yesterday about Grant Robertson's legacy and how most commentators are quite rightly saying it’ll be years before we really can say what his legacy is.
But I think the clue is in the numbers today.
What happens to us all over time is that we forget detail. We forget what is said, we forget what is done, but the thing that we are left with is how it made us feel.
So, how is this recession making you feel?
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 13469 - Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Princess Kate being targeted by a hospital security breach
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has reportedly been targeted by a security breach of medical records.
The London Clinic has launched an investigation into hospital staff allegedly attempting to view Kate's medical data from her stay in January.
UK correspondent Kay Oliver recaps the ongoing saga.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13468 - The Huddle: Is anyone actually convinced by the Government's vaping crackdown?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
New research has linked intermittent fasting to an increased risk of cardiovascular death. Should we be concerned? Have we tried this diet?
Is anyone actually convinced by the Government's proposed crackdown on youth vaping? The Government impose more hefty fines for selling vapes to under-18 year olds and ban single-use vapes by the end of the year. Will these measures have an impact?
The Department of Conservation recently announced they plan to hike up the prices for New Zealand's Great Walks- is this fair?
Grant Robertson delivered his valedictory speech in the House this evening. How will he be remembered as a Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister?
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13467 - Matt Leibowitz: Stake executive director ahead of Reddit's IPO release
Another social media giant is gearing up to hit the stock market.
Forum-based social network Reddit plans to make an initial public offering, makingit the first social media company to go public in years.
Stake executive director Matt Leibowitz says it'll be interesting to see what a company with Reddit's reputation can attract.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13466 - Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on local retailers reporting losses this earning season
Many local retailers, including Kathmandu and The Warehouse, have reported less-than-stellar earnings this week.
KMD Brands has posted a $10 million loss, and The Warehouse Group today announced a $23.7 million net loss.
Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey says it's clear economic conditions and interest rates are having an impact on consumer spending.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13465 - Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the groups who will lose out on extra tax cuts
Everybody's looking forward to extra tax cuts- but some people will have to take a hit to pay for them.
The Government has confirmed new changes to the income tax system are coming from April 1, and commercial and industrial building owners are uniquely affected for the worse.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains why they won't be able to deduct depreciation as an expense under these rules.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13464 - Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent looks back on Grant Robertson's legacy as he presents valedictory speech
A former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister has delivered his final speech in the House.
Grant Robertson resigned from politics last month, after a long career impacted by a a shifting economy, disasters and a global pandemic.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Robertson will be remembered for his humour over his years in Parliament.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13463 - Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer on the company's recent $23.7 million net loss and closures
The Warehouse Group has revealed it plans to sell or close its online shopping website TheMarket.com by the end of the financial year.
It comes just weeks after the company sold off its outdoor chain Torpedo7 for just a dollar.
Today's announcement also comes as The Warehouse Group announces a $23.7 million net loss in the six months to January 28, amid grim retail conditions.
Chief Product Officer Tania Benyon says this is a sign the market is changing as we enter tough times.
"There's no doubt it's a tough retail environment. I think we're seeing that with other results in the market."
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13462 - Clare Wall: Auckland University head of nutrition and dietetics on the risks associated with intermittent fasting
A recent study shows intermittent fasting is linked to a high risk of cardiovascular death.
The American study analysed 20,000 adults and found 91 percent were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
Auckland University head of nutrition and dietetics, Clare Wall, says it's hard to tell how accurate the study is.
"But what we don't know is actually how long these people have been on these diets for. The first thing I think about is- what was the quality of these people's diets? We don't really have enough information."
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13461 - Chris Pollock: NZ Rugby high performance referee manager on World Rugby's new measures designed to boost the sport
World Rugby is set to introduce some new rules and changes in the hope of increasing the speed and overall entertainment of the game.
Some of these measures - 20 minute timeouts for red cards and reduced TMO decisions - have been implemented in Super Rugby.
NZ Rugby's high performance referee manager Chris Pollock says there's been an increased appetite for rugby following last year's World Cup.
"We've got a law book that's very complex, we also have a law book that's been around for a long time- and our game has evolved."
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13460 - Ernie Newman: Grocery Action Group spokesperson on the Commerce Commission's decision to dismiss complaint against Sanitarium
A supermarket action group is questioning the Commerce Commission's decision making.
The Commission's decided not to investigate Sanitarium's move to pause the Warehouse's Weet-Bix supply, finding no evidence of anti-competitiveness.
Sanitarium paused supply after the Warehouse began selling the cereal more cheaply than major supermarkets.
Grocery Action Group's Ernie Newman says the Warehouse has had one issue after another, since it began selling groceries.
"People really did say- hey, we know when something is not fair play. But it seems that the Commerce Commission doesn't know when something is not fair play, and has simply fumbled this one."
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13459 - Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister explains newest measures to crack down on youth vaping
The Government says it's trying to strike the right balance between helping smokers quit and stopping youth vaping.
Single-use vapes will be banned by the end of the year, and fines for selling vapes to under-18s will rise massively.
The Associate Health Minister has been asked whether the Coalition will enforce minimum prices to put people off buying vapes.
Casey Costello says she's not a fan of that- and she says vapes are still a great smoking cessation tool.
"The alternate risk is that we get the prices back up- and they're equitable to smoking, so we end up with people taking up smoking."
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13458 - Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the increase in rich Americans gearing up to move overseas
According to new reports, a record-shattering number of wealthy Americans are looking to make the move overseas.
The political turmoil and social instability are inspiring investors, entrepreneurs and similar rich-listers to relocate.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Portugal, Malta, Spain, Greece and Italy are among the most popular locations people want to immigrate to.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13457 - D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on World Rugby's plan for 20-minute red cards
World Rugby is considering a global trial of a 20-minute red card as part of plans to broaden the sport's appeal.
The proposal, where the player sent off is eventually replaced by a substitute, will potentially go before the governing body's council at Dublin in May.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13456 - Tariq Saeed: Wellington-based Muslim leader on the proposal to allow mosques to play calls at prayer times
A Wellington Muslim leader says he wants community consultation during the ongoing debate on whether mosques can play the call to prayer over loud speakers.
The City Council is investigating a proposal to change noise control rules, to let mosques play calls at prayer times.
Some Councillors are citing noise concerns.
Leader Tariq Saeed says they'd be played quietly, to not disrupt neighbours.
"We want to explore the possibility, if the community is okay with it. Still, we want to be very respectful and mindful, so we don't cause any discomfort to the people."
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13455 - Heather du Plessis-Allan: The solution to youth vaping is obvious
I'm completely puzzled about something, I'm really stumped by this.
And that is- why two Governments in a row now are pussy-footing around the vaping problem instead of just going hard and properly putting them out of the reach of kids.
The associate Health Minister, Casey Costello, has today announced a so-called crackdown on vaping, which includes banning disposal vapes.
Yes, that does sound familiar. And that would be because Ayesha Verrall already banned them last year. But she stuffed up her definition of a disposable vape, so they're basically still on the market for about $8 bucks.
Go and look at the Vapo sign out front if you don’t believe me.
And mark my words, Casey Costello is about to do exactly the same thing.
Because what's happening is these guys are getting hung up on banning certain types of vapes and whether their batteries are removable or not, thereby defining them as disposable or not.
When the solution to stopping 14 and 15-year-olds getting hooked on vapes is simple, because it's the same solution we used for the ciggies. Force the price up.
The problem with vapes is that they're cheap. As I said, go to Vapo. They're selling a fully compliant vape with a removable battery for $8 right now. That's the kind of thing kids are buying, cause they can afford it.
If you force the price up, the kids won’t be able to. And at some point- like where we're at with the ciggies where a pack costs $45 bucks or whatever, only the hard-core addicts will be left.
We need to take this seriously. This is what I don't understand about these Governments- why aren't they taking this seriously?
As many as 10 percent of our 14 to 15-year-olds vape daily. Nearly 2000 primary and intermediate school students were stood down for vaping or smoking last year.
We don't really know the impact this will have on these kids, or their lungs, but getting hooked on anything at 14 is surely not a good idea.
And I just do not understand why, when the solution is staring consecutive ministers in the face and parents and teachers and principals and health experts are begging them to do something, they dick around with banning this thing or that thing and failing at it instead of just going hard.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 13454 - Enda Brady: UK correspondent on former President Barack Obama's visit to the UK
Barack Obama has recently arrived in the UK, on a visit to 10 Downing Street.
The former US President reportedly paid a 'courtesy visit' to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for an hour-long private discussion.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this high-profile meeting gave Rishi Sunak an extra boost- but it's unclear what this means for Sunak's chances.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13453 - The Huddle: Peters v Chumbawamba- who's in the right?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Toby Manhire from the Spinoff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!
Winston Peters has defended his use of Chumbawamba's hit 'Tubthumping', saying there's nothing wrong with using the song- despite what the band says. Who's in the right here? Does Peters has bigger things to worry about?
Will the Government's proposed tax cuts come through? Did Luxon's comments this morning inspire any confidence?
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13452 - Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding interest rates in place
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held interest rates steady at 4.35 percent.
Australia's OCR has stayed in place since November 2023 off the back of 13 rate hikes- but governor Michele Bullocksays the fight isn't over.
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explains further- and predicts when Aussie homeowners can expect cuts.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13451 - Jamie Mackay: The Country host on low tomato prices hurting Kiwi growers
Lower tomato prices might be great news for consumers- less so for the country's growers.
Farmers still can't export their product over to Australia, due to a pepino mosaic virus, or PepMV, outbreak impacting business
The Country's Jamie Mackay says the cost of production outweighs sale prices- and Kiwi farmers have been hit hard.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13450 - Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the ongoing saga of Du Val Group's legal shenanigans
Property developers Du Val Group have found themselves in another patch of controversy.
The company has reportedly taken hundreds of millions from investors- and have since tried to convince investors to turn their loans into shares.
BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie recaps the whole saga here.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13449 - Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chlöe Swarbrick's first Question Time as Greens co-leader
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrickcame out swinging during her first Question Time in the role,
She asked Prime Minister Luxon to commit to resigning if his moves to regulate unruly Kāinga Ora tenants lead to more children becoming homeless.
This request inspired laughter from other politicians in the House.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chloe was determined to make an impression- but she picked the wrong target.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13448 - Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Uber being forced to pay over $270 million in compensation to taxi operators and drivers
Over in Australia, rideshare giant Uber has been forced to pay over $270 million to compensate taxi drivers and operators.
Taxi companies across the nation took legal action after they claimed they lost years worth of income when Uber moved into the country.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this is the fifth largest settlement in Australian history.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13447 - D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns losing their opening cricket T20 to England
The White Ferns have dropped the opening cricket T20 against England, losing by 27 runs in Dunedin.
The visitors were sent in to bat first, reaching 160 for 4, thanks to a captain's knock of 63 by Heather Knight.
In reply, New Zealand fell short in their chase at 133 for 5, despite skipper Suzie Bates' 65.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps the loss.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 13446 - Anita Rosentreter: First Union strategic project coordinator on Uber drivers continuing their legal battle with the rideshare giant
Uber drivers have continued their employment fight, now at the Court of Appeal.
Two years ago, the court ruled four Wellington Uber drivers should be considered employees, not contractors, giving them more entitlements.
Now, Uber's appealing the decision, and drivers and unions rallied outside the court today.
First Union strategic project coordinator Anita Rosentreter says the protesting drivers showed 'bravery' in standing up against Uber's pushback.
"It was a combination of a whole bunch of drivers, and also their whanau and supporters- and the unions came out to show support. We had politicians there, it was a wide range of Wellingtonians."
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