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18/11/2025

Chris Peace: Victoria University Workplace Health and Safety Lecturer on the Pike River mine tragedy and health and safety injuries

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster that killed 29 men. Despite reforms following the incident, New Zealand's workplace health and safety record remains poor, with fatality and injury rates among the highest in the developed world. Workplace injuries and illnesses cost the country an estimated $5 billion each year. Victoria University workplace health and safety lecturer Dr Chris Peace told Kerre Woodham that putting ACC in place has taken away a lot of stress and angst, but a strong regulatory system needed to be put in place and wasn’t. He says that the legislation imposes a duty of care on businesses, but the problem is that most people don’t understand what that amounts to. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18/11/2025

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11 min
13/06/2025

Aviation Commentator on Air India disaster

Aviation commentator Peter Clark joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to discuss the Air India near the airport in Ahmedabad. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/06/2025

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7 min
08/04/2025

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the tariffs on Apple, the increased tariffs on China

More than 70 countries have approached the White House for talks following Trump’s tariffs. There's been no let up on China though – the US has promised to hit them with a 50% increase tomorrow. That will take China's total tariff rate to 104%. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the world's biggest company, Apple, has been dealt a massive blow. He says its lost 20% of its market value in the past three days, and is pivoting production to India instead of China. The White House has raised the idea of manufacturing in the US, but Arnold says it’s unlikely as it would costs thousands of dollars more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/04/2025

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6 min
08/03/2020

Dame Tariana Turia: Why Māori Party is backing John Tamihere

Former Labour MP and Auckland mayoralty hopeful John Tamihere has confirmed he will stand for the Māori Party at this year’s election.Following a tilt at the Auckland mayoralty Tamihere said the last thing he wanted to do was re-enter national politics.However he says he was approached by people asking him to represent them.Tamihere says his policies will unashamedly promote Māori matters, and he is aware that people will throw in his face that he was once a Labour MP.Māori Party co-founder Dame Tariana Turia told The Weekend Collective that Tamihere has the experience and knowledge that would make him a strong MP. She agreed with Tamihere's accusation that Labour's Māori MPs have been missing in action, as there are a number of issues that aren't being addressed."I could almost go through all the state agencies where there are significant issues taking place right now, and it's almost as if someone else is calling the shots, and those Māori MPs are definitely not speaking up."She does not believe that Tamihere's right-wing stance during the Auckland mayoralty will have much of an impact on any future coalition agreements, as they do not view it as a right or left issue. "It doesn't matter who the Government is, the fact of the matter is that none of them have the Maori knowledge to do the right thing for our people at the right time, and our job is to sit alongside of whoever the Government is. "It didn't matter if they were right or left or whatever, our job was to do the very best for our people."She says that she hopes that Māori people have "woken up" over Labour's broken promises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/03/2020

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7 min
18/04/2025

Tara Ward: Patience, The Stolen Girl, Diamond Heist

Patience Against the backdrop of the historic city of York, detective Bea Metcalf forms an unlikely duo with young autistic police archivist Patience Evans, opening a door into a whole new world for Patience (ThreeNow). The Stolen Girl A seemingly ordinary decision turns the world of Elisa, mom to two young kids, upside down. When her daughter Lucia asks to go to a sleepover at her new best friend Josie's house, Elisa agrees. After meeting Josie's mother, Rebecca, she's put at ease by her charming nature and their impressive house. But when she says goodnight to her daughter, she has no idea that she is about to be thrust into every parent's worst nightmare (Disney+). Diamond Heist It's the year 2000, and London unveils the Millennium Dome to usher in the third millennium. A group of criminals devise a plan to steal the Millennium Dome Diamond at the heart of the Millennium Jewels collection (Netflix). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18/04/2025

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5 min
15/08/2023

Paul Spain: tech commentator on Sky facing backlash over Sky Box and increased broadband and entertainment package prices

Sky TV are on the receiving end of backlash over their recent business decisions. The Herald's Chris Rattue has labelled the Sky Box an 'absolute dog', lambasting its recording abilities and 'general clunkiness'. Sky have also announced that their broadband and entertainment package prices will increase by 10 percent, starting October 1. Tech commentator Paul Spain says Sky is moving towards a new era, and any change is going to seem inconvenient or jarring. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15/08/2023

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4 min
13/09/2025

Estelle Clifford: Ed Sheeran - Play

Ed Sheeran has released his eighth studio album: ‘Play’. It’s the first of a new series of themed albums, with titles based on electronic media buttons – ‘Pause’, ‘Fast Forward’, ‘Rewind’, and ‘Stop’ set to follow. Although there’s plenty of new influences and stylistic changes, with traditional Indian percussion, Hindi and Punjabi vocals, and a guest appearance from Bengali singer Arijit Singh, the core of Ed Sheeran’s musical style is clear. Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/09/2025

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7 min
16/01/2023

Roman Travers: Do we need police on public transport to curb youth crime?

An earlier incident at a Lower Hutt bus stop where a group of 15 youths got into a mass brawl demonstrates that youth crime is a significant issue. Roman Travers asks what can be done to stop this and addresses the need for security to improve the public transport experience. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/01/2023

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07/09/2025

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert explains sarcobesity

Sarcobesity refers to the coexistence of diminished muscle mass and increased fat mass, but what does that mean from a health-based perspective? The condition can impact overall metabolic health, which comes with additional health implications and concerns. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/09/2025

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7 min
23/06/2025

Jase Ryan: All Blacks assistant coach on the All Blacks squad being named

The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players. Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France. All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23/06/2025

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10 min

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