Best Virgin Trees Podcasts (2025)

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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 July 2025 14:46

5h ago14:46

14:46

In today's episode, Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held on Wednesday, with a second planned for Tapawera at 3pm. A methane-tracking satellite that recieved $29 million of funding from the government is los…

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Health Minister announces Elective Boost programme 5:04

6h ago5:04

5:04

The Health Minister, Simeon Brown, said the Elective Boost programme would cut surgery waiting times as 21,000 more elective procedures are funded over the next year. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 2 July 2025 7:26

7h ago7:26

7:26

Midday Rural News with Sally Wenley

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Midday Sport for 1 July 2025 2:14

7h ago2:14

2:14

Midday Sport update with Jonty Dine

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Midday Business News for 2 July 2025 8:08

7h ago8:08

8:08

Midday Business News for 2 July, including a market update.

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Taxpayer funded satellite likely lost in space 2:19

7h ago2:19

2:19

A methane-tracking satellite that recieved $29 million of funding from the government is lost in space. RNZ's climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Civil Defence officials meet flood-hit residents in Tasman 6:04

7h ago6:04

6:04

Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held on Wednesday, with a second planned for Tapawera at 3pm. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group controller Alec Louverdis spoke to Charlotte Cook.…

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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:11

1d ago15:11

15:11

In today's episode, more than a thousand people are expected at Opaea Marae as Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is laid to rest, friends and family of the farmer who was killed while trying to save his hops, Peter Lines, will be sharing a special brew at his farewell, loose, roaming dogs have been causing havoc across Auckland, and a new…

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100-year-old pōhutukawa destroyed 3:32

1d ago3:32

3:32

A New Plymouth homeowner is left with what she calls an ugly stump in front of her house, after contractors took to the 100-year-old pōhutukawa with chainsaws last week. Alana Brough spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Campaign against roaming dogs launches 2:41

1d ago2:41

2:41

Loose, roaming dogs have been causing havoc across Auckland, and a new campaign is being launched as part of a targetted approach to curb the problem. Auckland Council's general manager of licensing and compliance Rob Irvine spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 1 July 2025 6:45

1d ago6:45

6:45

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen .

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Midday Sport for 1 July 2025 2:07

1d ago2:07

2:07

Midday sport update with Bridget Tunnicliffe

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Midday Business News for 1 July 2025 8:31

1d ago8:31

8:31

Midday Business News for 1 July, including a market update.

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Special brew for slain hop grower 4:31

1d ago4:31

4:31

Friends and family of the farmer who was killed while trying to save his hops, Peter Lines, will be sharing a special brew at his farewell. His brewery partner, Colin Oldham, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Te Pāti Māori MP laid to rest 3:14

1d ago3:14

3:14

More than a thousand people are expected at Opaea Marae as Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is laid to rest on Tuesday. Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Poop Lasagna On The High Seas 46:47

2d ago46:47

46:47

🎙️ Distorted View Daily: June 30th, 2025 Episode Title: 🚢 Poop Cruise: The Shitstorm That Launched a Thousand Vacation DreamsTags: Carnival Cruise Disaster, Poop Bags, Haunt Nuts, AI Metal Music, Prime Minister Dick Wars, Murderous 10-Year-Olds 🧻 Today on the Show: 🗣️ Plus: \ Our New PO Box Address! Distorted ViewPO Box 36268Cincinnati, OH 45236 Th…

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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025 19:11

2d ago19:11

19:11

In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable after Friday's storm, the hop growing community has been left reeling after the death of Peter Lines, a fifth-generation hop farmer who died after being…

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Lawyer questions new penalties for emergency worker assaults 3:22

2d ago3:22

3:22

A defence lawyer is questioning the Justice Minister's plans to bring in higher penalties for people who assault first responders. John Munro spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Horse riders forced to share new Otaki-Levin highway with cars 3:48

2d ago3:48

3:48

The new Otaki to Levin highway will boast a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, but horses will be excluded from using it. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy Network chair, Shelly Warwick, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 30 June 2025 6:03

2d ago6:03

6:03

Midday Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke.

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Midday Sport for 30 June 2025 2:12

2d ago2:12

2:12

Midday sport update with Stephen Hewson.

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Midday Business News for 30 June 2025 7:50

2d ago7:50

7:50

Midday Business News for 30 June, including a market update.

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Hop growers left reeling after death of Peter Lines in floods 2:11

2d ago2:11

2:11

The hop growing community has been left reeling after the death of Peter Lines, a fifth-generation hop farmer who died after being hit by a tree while clearing flood damage on Saturday. Local hop famer, Brent McGlashen, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Hundreds of insurance claims made after floods 3:56

2d ago3:56

3:56

Seventeen homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable after Friday's storm. IAG's executive general manager of claims, Stephannie Ferris, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Clean up underway in Nelson, Tasman after devastating floods 4:23

2d ago4:23

4:23

Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition. RNZ reporter Nick James has been speaking to people in the region and gave an update to Charlotte Cook.

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Dating An AI Chatbot Boyfriend: From Virtual Romance to Digital Domestic Abuse 48:02

5d ago48:02

48:02

On Today’s Show: 🎙️ Distorted View Daily Show Notes – June 27, 2025 (Friday Edition)🚨 “AI Abuse, Hot Dog Wars, and a Nature Boy’s Natural Disaster” 🚨 On Today’s Episode:🧠 Artificial Intelligence? More like Artificial Insanity! 🎮 Mario Kart World: The Rage-Inducing Hellscape 🥵 Six-Year-Old Snack Reviews, Unfiltered 🌭 Murder Over a Hot Dog 💩 […] The …

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Lorde releases new album Virgin 3:18

5d ago3:18

3:18

Lorde, who originates from the North Shore, told RNZ's own Tony Stamp, she went through "existential crises" putting the album together. Stamp spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Former speaker Trevor Mallard being sued by child 2:21

5d ago2:21

2:21

The former speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is being sued by a child over blasting repetitive bad music from loud speakers during the parliament protest and occupation in 2022. Lawyer for the child Tudor Clee spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 27 June 2025 7:08

5d ago7:08

7:08

Midday Rural News for 27 June 2025.

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Midday Sports News for 27 June 2025 1:51

5d ago1:51

1:51

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson expects the racing among the mid-field teams to be even closer in this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.

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Midday Business News for 27 June 2025 9:14

5d ago9:14

9:14

Midday Business News for 27 June 2025.

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Powerlines and trees down in Auckland as storm blows through 2:56

5d ago2:56

2:56

Severe weather is battering Auckland where a section of road in Blockhouse Bay, has been closed after wind blew the roof off a commercial building and partially collapsed the front of the structure. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Top of the South cut off as wild weather causes flooding 4:32

5d ago4:32

4:32

The top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025 15:41

6d ago15:41

15:41

In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have flow on effects for Parliament, the Law Society is warning that successive governments use of urgency is part of the reason trust in law is eroding in N…

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Weight loss drug Ozempic to be available in NZ 2:50

6d ago2:50

2:50

A Weight loss drug, made famous by celebrities and TikTok will soon be available in New Zealand. Medical weight loss GP Lara Courtenay spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Law Society warns govt use of urgency eroding trust 3:10

6d ago3:10

3:10

The Law Society is warning that successive governments use of urgency is part of the reason trust in law is eroding in New Zealand. Law Society president Frazer Barton spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 26 June 2025 7:01

6d ago7:01

7:01

Midday Rural News for 26 June 2025.

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Midday Sports News for 26 June 2025 2:16

6d ago2:16

2:16

Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union's chief executive says referees have been impressed with the support they've received since the abuse towards them in the area was first publicised.

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Midday Business News for 26 June 2025 8:29

6d ago8:29

8:29

Midday Business News for 26 June 2025.

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Impacts of Takutai Tarsh Kemp death to be felt across Parliament 1:57

6d ago1:57

1:57

As a sitting MP, the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have flow on effects for Parliament. Acting Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies age 50 6:21

6d ago6:21

6:21

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Banning Wigs, Weaves, and Braids In New York City 40:28

7d ago40:28

40:28

On Today’s Show: 🧑‍⚖️ Pastor Manning’s bid for NYC mayor involves… banning braids and fake hair? 😱 “Horse hair don’t belong in the hospital!” – Manning unveils his follicular legislative priorities 👃 A TikTok sniff freak girlfriend goes berserk over stolen skivvies 👨‍🏫 A pedophile philosopher named Galileo 2333 chimes in on immigration and child [……

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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025 14:27

7d ago14:27

14:27

In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has told the court about what he saw the night the mother died, most of the South Island is in the firing line for wild weather with warnings and watch…

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Campaign exposes tactics betting companies use to target young men 3:04

7d ago3:04

3:04

A new campaign is exposing the tactics companies use to target young men and encourage them to bet. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andree Froude spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Weather warnings in place for parts of the South Island 2:02

7d ago2:02

2:02

Most of the South Island is in the firing line for wild weather with warnings and watches across Te Waiponamu. MetService forecaster Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 25 June 2025 6:59

7d ago6:59

6:59

Midday Rural News for 25 June 2025.

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Midday Sports News for 25 June 2025 1:59

7d ago1:59

1:59

After being humiliated in their first two FIFA Club World Cup games, Auckland City FC produced a result for the ages, drawing 1-1 with South American giants Boca Juniors.

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Midday Business News for 25 June 2025 8:55

7d ago8:55

8:55

Midday Business News for 25 June 2025

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Detective gives evidence in DeLuney murder trial 1:57

7d ago1:57

1:57

A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has told the court about what he saw the night the mother died. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Aucklander stuck in Iran returns home 6:07

7d ago6:07

6:07

An Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand. Vahid Safinia spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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