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Group Chat: Should Jeff Bezos get to choose the next Bond girl?
2:10 pm todayThis is when we talk about some of the topics filling up your group chats and first up for discussion is James Bond and Jeff Bezos. Joining Jesse is Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoon's Senior… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
1:45 pm todayIn today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
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Making travel more sustainable, one haircare tablet at a time
1:35 pm todayJesse spoke with University of Canterbury student Emmalee Abbott-Joe about addressing the waste generated by the haircare industry, drawing inspiration from the science behind laundry sheets. Audio
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So why do Cambodians make such great pies?
1:25 pm todayThe best pies in New Zealand were crowned at 2025 Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards last week and bakers with Cambodian heritage won seven out of the eleven categories. So why do Cambodians make such great… Audio
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Stories from around New Zealand and the World
1:15 pm todaySomething a bit different to kick things off today - we're going to talk about the UFC, or Ultimate Fighting Championship. UFC is the largest Mixed Martial Arts promotion in the world, and in a… Audio
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Council facing backlash over plans to close road that accesses coastline
12:44 pm todayThe South Wairarapa District Council is facing a growing backlash over plans to close a stretch of road along a piece of the region's coastline leading to a DOC reserve. Herenga a Nuku the Outdoor… Audio
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Police provide update on Bryndwyr shooting
Police in Christchurch have just given an update on Thursday morning's shooting in the suburb of Bryndwyr. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
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Midday Rural News for 14 August 2025
12:36 pm todayA forestry boss is challenging new land use restrictions. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 14 August 2025
12:28 pm todayAnother Silver Fern has decided to play across the Tasman. Audio
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Midday Business News for 14 August 2025
12:18 pm todayThe Electricity Authority is to dig deeper into business complaints about energy pricing, contract availability and business conduct in the electricity and gas markets. Audio
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Labour ministers refuse to front Covid public hearing
12:15 pm todayA political commentator says Labour is shutting down all debate on its response to the Covid pandemic. Political analyst Dr Grant Duncan spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
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Woman dead and man critical after being shot by police in Christchurch
A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
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Screentime: Weapons, A Dangerous Boy, Chief of War
11:45 am todayFilm and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Susie to talk about what she's been watching this week. Audio
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Parenting: the balance between good cop and boundaries
11:25 am todayNeuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis discusses finding the balance with boundaries for children and teens. Audio
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Tech: Fortnite wins battle in Oz, AI co Perplexity vies to buy
11:05 am todayTechnology commentator Peter Griffin joins Susie to look at a victory for Fortnite creator Epic Games, which has won a partial battle in Australia. Audio
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Around the motu: James Pocock in Gisborne
10:50 am todayJames discusses Gisborne City Council being challenged over the financial viability of its water plans. Audio
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Book review: Liar's Game by Jack Beaumont
10:40 am todayGail Pittaway reviews Liar's Game by Jack Beaumont, published by Allen & Unwin Audio
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Maori nurses numbers need to increase fivefold
10:30 am todayA new report shows New Zealand needs five times more Maori nurses if the workforce is to reflect the Maori population. Audio
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Bret McKenzie on creepy crawlies and making music
10:05 am todayBret McKenzie is about to release his second solo album, Freak Out City. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
10:00 am todayIn today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
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UK: Starmer warns of further Russia sanctions
9:50 am todayUK correspondent Harriet Line details UK PM Keir Starmer's latest comments on Ukraine. Audio
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Cautious optimism over changes to human trafficking law
9:35 am todayAnti human trafficking advocates are welcoming news that trafficking and people smuggling laws will soon be strengthened. Audio
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NZ book sector unites to drive growth
9:25 am todayFor the first time, the New Zealand book sector is on the same page when it comes to how to tackle the biggest challenges facing the industry. Audio
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Age Concern branch cutting some services as survey shows
9:10 am todayThe Wellington Branch of Age Concern says it has had to cut services due to an overall reduction in government funding and increased demand. Audio
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