Best Pine Post Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and India agreeing to a trade deal after three years of talks 5:06

17h ago5:06

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A boost in trade for the UK and India after finalising a long-desired free trade deal. It focuses on tariff reductions for British and Indian goods across almost all sectors, with a boost on UK car and alcohol industries. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the deal further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Briscoe Group sales dropping 3:48

17h ago3:48

3:48

Briscoe Group sales fell 2.58 percent on the year to $178.3 million in the first quarter, weighed down by weaker homeware sales. Briscoes Homeware store revenue fell 4.66 percent to $103.6m compared with the first quarter last year, while Rebel Sport’s revenue grew 0.47 percent to $74.7m. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. L…

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The Huddle: Should we take Trump's more outrageous statements seriously? 9:56

17h ago9:56

9:56

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! It's day two of the pay equity saga - what do we make of all this? Has the Government mishandled this? Was it a bad call to rush the law through the way it has…

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Graham Quirk: former Lord Mayor of Brisbane on what Auckland needs to improve 6:04

18h ago6:04

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It's been 15 years since Auckland became a supercity, and new data has revealed what people believe the city needs in order to improve. A total of 575 Aucklanders participated in the survey, casting 46,000 votes on statements, creating what’s been called a “digital snapshot” of the city’s sentiments. Former Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Graham Quirk, out…

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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on the six shipbuilders being shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries 4:30

18h ago4:30

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Six shipbuilders have been shortlisted for the job of delivering the much-anticipated new Cook Strait ferries. This comes after the Government pulled the plug on iReX because of cost blowouts, which was set to deliver new port-side infrastructure and two rail-enabled hybrid ferries. Ferry Holdings chairman Chris Mackenzie won't disclose the names o…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025 1:40:39

1h ago1:40:39

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer explains why post-match interviews with sports players need to go 3:26

18h ago3:26

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Black Ferns captain Sarah Hirini raised a few eyebrows after she dropped the f-bomb on live TV - and it's prompted some debate. After the team claimed the world championship title in Los Angeles, Hirini gave a post-match interview, which sparked some controversy. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul wrote an opinion piece critiquing the practice of p…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government will pay for the pay equity drama in a big way 2:26

19h ago2:26

2:26

Let me make a prediction for you on this pay equity drama that's been playing out for the last 24 hours - the Government is going to pay for this in a big way. I reckon that this could become one of the defining moments of this Government when we look back on it in years to come. Kind of like the 'Mother of All Budgets' came to define Ruth Richards…

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James Kilty: Transpower CEO proposes on $1.4 billion upgrade to Cook Strait electricity cables 3:28

19h ago3:28

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Transpower says upgrading the Cook Strait electricity cable would come at a very small cost to consumers. It's consulting on a $1.4 billion proposal - to upgrade existing cables and allow for building a fourth. CEO James Kilty says the plan is to get another 40 years of stable electricity. He says because costs will be paid for over that 40 years, …

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Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive on what the pay equity law changes mean for the sector 3:45

19h ago3:45

3:45

After many hours of debate, MPs have reached the final stage of the controversial pay equity legislation. The Government introduced the Bill under urgency yesterday - which lifts the bar for claims of sex-based discrimination and forces existing claims to restart. NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive Alison Eddy says it's unclear how much of the …

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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on employment numbers holding steady in latest report 2:41

20h ago2:41

2:41

Overall employment's held steady - but the hours people work have notably contracted. In figures out today, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1 percent in the three months ending March. But total hours worked are down three percent over the year. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says numbers of part time workers are rising, with tho…

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Chris Ogden: Auckland University Global Studies Professor on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan 2:39

20h ago2:39

2:39

There's fears of escalation between India and Pakistan among experts. Pakistan claims Indian missile attacks have killed eight people - and India's claiming three died when Pakistan shot down five of its planes. Auckland University Global Studies Professor Chris Ogden says both countries have nuclear weapons. He says that could actually be benefici…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government's pay equity regime changes 5:32

20h ago5:32

5:32

The final stage of a bill to increase the threshold of pay equity claims is expected to pass in Parliament. It'll extinguish 33 active claims, requiring them to re-start under the new model - with the changes expected to impact hundreds of thousands of workers. This bill has been met with outrage from unions and the Opposition - describing it as a …

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's meeting with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney 4:28

21h ago4:28

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Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says his country and the US are in the process of re-defining their relationship. He's been at the White House talking trade and Canadian sovereignty with Donald Trump. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Carney made it clear that Canada was not for sale - but Trump is still hopeful this will change. LISTEN ABOV…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the long-running confusion over Silver Ferns player eligibility 5:25

21h ago5:25

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Confusion reigns between Netball New Zealand, the Silver Ferns captain and the country's star player on eligibility criteria for the national team. The issue has resurfaced with shooter Grace Nweke currently ineligible for the Ferns because she's playing for New South Wales in Australia's Super Netball competition. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer cracking down on international students applying for asylum 5:42

1d ago5:42

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Prime Minister Starmer has announced plans are in place to crack down on international students applying for asylum in the UK in a bid to address migration figures. An immigration white paper setting out the proposed reforms in mid-May will include measures to reduce the number of UK students making asylum claims after their visas expire. UK corres…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock numbers dropping over the past 10 years 2:32

1d ago2:32

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New figures from Stats NZ show livestock numbers have dropped substantially over the past decade. The total number of sheep dropped by 21 percent and the total number of dairy cattle also fell by 13 percent over a 10-year period. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks what could be causing these drops. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government saving $1 billion after hitting housing targets early 4:20

1d ago4:20

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The Government will make major savings over the coming years by outperforming on its housings goals. Last year, it aimed to reduce the number of people in emergency housing by 75 percent in 2030 compared to December 2023. However the target was achieved before the end of last year. Infometrics Principal Economist explains what this could mean for t…

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The Huddle: Do we need a social media ban for under-16s? 10:25

1d ago10:25

10:25

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government is overhauling the pay equity system - restricting future claims and stopping all 33 current claims. The changes will be rushed through under urgency this week. Do we thin…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025 1:40:23

2d ago1:40:23

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 6 May 2025, a dicey call from the Government... today scrapping all current pay equity claims and overhauling the system. Workplace Relations Brooke van Velden tells Heather the move will save billions. The former boss of Facebook New Zealand Stephen Scheeler reacts to National's …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will the pay equity claim shake-up save us money? 2:18

2d ago2:18

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That decision today to stop all those pay equity claims is ballsy - I mean, you know, ballsy is good - and I think I lean towards thinking this is the right thing to do. Those pay equity claims have been a bit random. I don't know if you know how this works, but basically, if people can prove that they're underpaid because they work in women-domina…

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Duncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidate 3:30

2d ago3:30

3:30

NZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of heated debate over the company’s performance and editorial endeavour. Joyce, a National Party Cabinet minister for three terms from 2008 and an experienced commercial media businessman, was today confirmed as …

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Paul Goulter: NZNO chief executive voices outrage with the Government's planned overhaul of the pay equity claims system 4:45

2d ago4:45

4:45

The Government is planning a massive overhaul of New Zealand’s pay equity regime - and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation doesn't approve. The reforms will overhaul a 2020 law establishing a regime to allow people in sectors with a large female workforce to argue that they were underpaid relative to similar work done in male-dominated sectors. NZN…

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Nadia Yousef: CISO Lens Country Manager addresses safety concerns surrounding ministers using personal emails for Government work 2:44

2d ago2:44

2:44

Education Minister Erica Stanford is not alone in forwarding Parliament and ministerial emails to her personal account - with Nicola Willis and Chris Bishop revealing they're guilty of similar acts. The Cabinet Manual says ministers should avoid using personal mobile and email accounts wherever possible. CISO Lens Country Manager Nadia Yousef says …

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Dr Leon Goldsmith: University of Otago Senior Lecturer on Israel's expanded operation set to displace Gazans 2:58

2d ago2:58

2:58

A Middle East expert says there's little hope displaced Palestinians can go back to Gaza in future under Israel's latest plan. Its Security Cabinet is planning to expand military action, move Gazans south - and pressure Hamas to release hostages. Otago University's Dr Leon Goldsmith says Israel says it's waiting for the US President's okay. But he …

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and India agreeing to a trade deal after three years of talks 5:06

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Briscoe Group sales dropping 3:48

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The Huddle: Should we take Trump's more outrageous statements seriously? 9:56

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Graham Quirk: former Lord Mayor of Brisbane on what Auckland needs to improve 6:04

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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on the six shipbuilders being shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries 4:30

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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025 1:40:39

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Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer explains why post-match interviews with sports players need to go 3:26

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government will pay for the pay equity drama in a big way 2:26

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James Kilty: Transpower CEO proposes on $1.4 billion upgrade to Cook Strait electricity cables 3:28

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Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive on what the pay equity law changes mean for the sector 3:45

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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on employment numbers holding steady in latest report 2:41

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Chris Ogden: Auckland University Global Studies Professor on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan 2:39

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government's pay equity regime changes 5:32

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's meeting with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney 4:28

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the long-running confusion over Silver Ferns player eligibility 5:25

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer cracking down on international students applying for asylum 5:42

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock numbers dropping over the past 10 years 2:32

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government saving $1 billion after hitting housing targets early 4:20

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The Huddle: Do we need a social media ban for under-16s? 10:25

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Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025 1:40:23

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will the pay equity claim shake-up save us money? 2:18

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Duncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidate 3:30

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Paul Goulter: NZNO chief executive voices outrage with the Government's planned overhaul of the pay equity claims system 4:45

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Nadia Yousef: CISO Lens Country Manager addresses safety concerns surrounding ministers using personal emails for Government work 2:44

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Dr Leon Goldsmith: University of Otago Senior Lecturer on Israel's expanded operation set to displace Gazans 2:58

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