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Age Concern warns of cost of living pressure for retirees
25 Aug 2025Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance. Age Concern's Hanny Naus spoke to Charlotte… Audio
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Midday Rural News for 25 August 2025
Midday Rural News for 25 August 2025 Audio
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Midday Sports News for 25 August 2025
25 Aug 2025Star loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker was taken off the field on a gurney with a suspected broken ankle while winger Ayesha Leti-Iiga also suffered a leg injury. Audio
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Midday Business News for 25 August 2025
Midday Business News for 25 August 2025 Audio
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Locals say Queenstown is suffering from overtourism
Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Loafers Lodge murder trial begins
25 Aug 2025The trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to… Audio
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Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
25 Aug 2025Kennedy discusses the short film Think Like a Forest, screening on TVNZ+. The film expresses the vision of Recloaking Papatuanuku, an ambitious environmental restoration proposition aimed at restoring… Audio
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The food truck bringing New York bagels to Queenstown
25 Aug 2025After eating his way through New York City's food abundant food offerings, Ben Davies decided to bring the bagel experience back to New Zealand. Audio
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Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
25 Aug 2025Gareth Hughes is the Director of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa is a former Green MP and is no longer a member of any political party. Ben Thomas is a former National government press… Audio
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Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
25 Aug 2025Simon discusses in the latest in the mayoral contest, housing density, a rural rates revolt and reclaiming land at the Port of Auckland. Simon Wilson is a Senior Writer NZ Herald Audio
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Book review: Become Unstoppable by Gilbert Enoka
25 Aug 2025Dean Bedford reviews Become Unstoppable by Gilbert Enoka, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio
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Device locations to be available to first responders
25 Aug 2025New location technology can be used by emergency services to find the mobile phone of a person who has not called 111 but there are grave fears for their health or safety. Audio
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The profound ways music influences our mind
25 Aug 2025A major study has shed light on the effect music can have on our imagination and the role it could play in helping stimulate social interaction. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 August 2025
In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio
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Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney
Ukraine marks Anniversary Day by vowing to continue fight for freedom, Sweden reverses decades-old policy of phasing out nuclear energy, figures show Europe's summer of wildfires worst on record, and… Audio
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NZ designed re-useable walls snapped up by Australian banks
25 Aug 2025A New Zealand building firm, which produces re-useable wall partitions, has secured a big contract to roll out its modular system for a one of the big Australian banks. Audio
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How helpful is the prohibition of recreational drugs?
25 Aug 2025Pharmacist Dr Rhys Ponton on how to reduce harm from recreational drugs. Audio
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The water bills are coming
25 Aug 2025Warning over the future cost of water as the deadline for councils to deliver their water plans looms. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
25 Aug 2025We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Farmers support Fonterra selling off retail brands
Farmers look to be backing Fonterra's multi-billion dollar move to offload its well-known retail names. Foundation member of Fonterra Greg Gent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Market Update for 25 August 2025
Market Update for 25 August 2025 Audio
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Sports Chat for 25 August 2025
25 Aug 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Retirees struggling with rates and insurance payments
Even retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
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Kingsland locals fight liquor licence renewal for bar
Loud music, yelling and substantial fights are among the grievances listed in a petition to block an Auckland bar's liquor licence from being renewed. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
