/on-air/rss ob体育接口 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:26:28 Z en /on-air/sportstalk/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-investing-in-major-league-cricket-team-in-the-states/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-investing-in-major-league-cricket-team-in-the-states/ New Zealand Cricket is going to invest in a team in the USA. The national body is getting a stake in one of the Major League Cricket franchises. NZC CEO Scott Weenink explained to D'Arcy Waldegrave why they're doing this on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:35:11 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-april-24-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-april-24-2025/ D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink explains why NZC is investing in a Major League Cricket team in the States. Talkback - Is this a good move? Blues openside flanker Anton Segner ahead of the match against the Reds. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:17:12 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/anton-segner-blues-openside-flanker-ahead-of-the-upcoming-clash-against-the-queensland-reds/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/anton-segner-blues-openside-flanker-ahead-of-the-upcoming-clash-against-the-queensland-reds/ A Super Rugby fixture that D'Arcy Waldegrave is insisting on calling 'the Purple Clash' is happening tomorrow night. The Blues are playing the Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane Blues openside flanker Anton Segner spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:13:32 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/enda-brady-uk-correspondent-on-rachel-reeves-dashing-uk-hopes-of-early-us-trade-deal/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/enda-brady-uk-correspondent-on-rachel-reeves-dashing-uk-hopes-of-early-us-trade-deal/ The UK is still hoping to work out a trade deal with the US - but early reports indicate it's quite a way off. Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently arrived in Washington DC, and she's warned negotiations will take time. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the UK economy needs the extra help, but it's unlikely a deal will come by the end of the week. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:06:05 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sam-dickie-fisher-funds-expert-on-donald-trumps-attacks-on-federal-reserve-chair-jerome-powell/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sam-dickie-fisher-funds-expert-on-donald-trumps-attacks-on-federal-reserve-chair-jerome-powell/ US President Donald Trump has spent the past week verbally attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and it's prompted concerns from the markets. Trump recently claimed the US economy could slow down unless interest rates were lowered immediately - and said that Powell's termination 'cannot come soon enough'. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what this could mean for investors. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:58:30 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rowena-duncum-the-country-host-on-local-cheesemakers-voicing-concerns-about-presence-of-supermarket-cheeses/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rowena-duncum-the-country-host-on-local-cheesemakers-voicing-concerns-about-presence-of-supermarket-cheeses/ Local cheesemakers have voiced concerns about the competition created by supermarket-produced home-brands. Smaller brands have been forced to scale back on production to reduce their reliance on the supermarkets - in a bid to focus on filling niches that appeal to Kiwi cheese lovers. The Country's Rowena Duncum explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:48:54 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-at-large-on-inflation-expectations-going-up-in-new-data/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-at-large-on-inflation-expectations-going-up-in-new-data/ Consumer confidence has gone back up - but new data indicates people are also worried about inflation. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows consumer confidence rose 5 points to 98.3 in April - but inflation expectations soared 0.5pts to 4.7 percent, the highest reading since July 2023. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked the factors contributing to this data. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:42:34 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-should-taxpayers-be-funding-more-locally-made-reality-shows/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-should-taxpayers-be-funding-more-locally-made-reality-shows/ Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Infrastructure NZ's Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! How do we feel about the fact that we're buying new cars - and paying for their maintenance - for our former Prime Ministers? Should taxpayers be funding more locally made reality shows?  ACT and National are at odds over the ACC's race-based policies - what do we make of this?  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:34:52 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/opinion/perspective-with-heather-du-plessis-allan-national-needs-to-stop-this-acc-business-before-it-loses-votes/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/opinion/perspective-with-heather-du-plessis-allan-national-needs-to-stop-this-acc-business-before-it-loses-votes/ Now, listen, I hope that this ACC business is a Scott Simpson problem and not a National problem, but I'm starting to get a little worried about it - because this is at least the 3rd case of race-based stuff still happening under National when we thought National was going to put a stop to it. I mean, with the free GP visits in Hawke's Bay for Māori and Pasifika kids and no one else - at least that stuff could be blamed on rogue public health staff, and it was killed as soon as we discovered it was happening. And at least with the co-governance stuff that's going on in the Waitakere Ranges - at a stretch, we may believe that the Government didn't know about it. Maybe. But this ACC stuff, the minister knows about. And even though he was told about it, he's not gonna stop it because as I told you in the Newsroom article, he stands by ACC - and he thinks it's okay.Now, I reckon this is gonna be just a little disappointing to a whole bunch of voters who put this Government in power to stop this race-based stuff that Willie Jackson and the Labour Party were pushing. And who would have thought that that directive to the public service that went out last year telling the public servants to stop the race-based stuff was actually going to stop the race-based stuff? National needs to cut the stuff out. They need to stop this. They either need to stop it themselves or they need to go along to to Scott Simpson and tell him to stop it, because otherwise, a lot of voters are gonna wise up to exactly what ACT was warning us at the election - which is that National is not actually going to change anything. National is just Labour in blue clothes. And if you think I'm going too far saying that, just take a look at what is going on. I'll remind you, Nicola Willis has spent more in her last budget than Grant Robertson ever spent. Scott Simpson clearly loves himself a little race-based target. Now, what did we complain about ad nauseam with Labour? We complained about too much spending, but we've still got that going on. We complained about too much racial division - we've still got that going on. So how is this any different currently? As I say, National needs to cut this out, or it needs to risk losing voters to its coalition partners, because the coalition partners at this stage are actually taking a tougher line on this stuff. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:21:24 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 24 April 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends her Family Boost package after revelations that way fewer people are qualifying for the full amount. ACT's Laura McClure is ringing alarm bells over ACC's policy to target Maori and Pacifica manufacturing workers - and we get a late back-down from ACC Minister Scott Simpson. Should we be spending more taxpayer money on locally produced reality TV content? Plus, the Huddle debates whether we should continue paying for new cars for our ex-Prime Ministers. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:11:42 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/peter-lewis-asia-business-correspondent-on-donald-trump-reportedly-considering-slashing-tariffs-on-china/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/peter-lewis-asia-business-correspondent-on-donald-trump-reportedly-considering-slashing-tariffs-on-china/ New reports indicate Donald Trump is considering slashing tariffs on Chinese goods by more than half. No announcements have been made yet- but tariffs could reportedly come down to between roughly 50 percent and 65 percent, according to one senior White House official.  Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis says China has signalled it's open to trade talks - as officials believe this is the US blinking first in the trade dispute. "They see it as vindication of President Xi's strategy - which is to hang tough and not to be bullied and not to negotiate under duress." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:01:46 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/luke-bradford-royal-college-of-gps-medical-director-welcomes-inquiry-into-medicinal-cannabis-clinics/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/luke-bradford-royal-college-of-gps-medical-director-welcomes-inquiry-into-medicinal-cannabis-clinics/ Doctors are welcoming an inquiry into the prescriptions from medicinal cannabis clinics. The Medical Council's leading the investigation following patient complaints they weren't properly briefed on non-cannabis options at the clinics, or about the ongoing costs and side-effects of cannabis. The Royal College of GPs Medical Director Luke Bradford says regulation of the clinics is overdue. "Medicinal cannabis is lacking in evidence and should only be used once all other options have been trialled. And that's not happening in these clinics."  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:37:03 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/irene-gardiner-spada-president-on-the-calls-for-the-government-to-help-fund-kiwi-reality-shows/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/irene-gardiner-spada-president-on-the-calls-for-the-government-to-help-fund-kiwi-reality-shows/ There's growing calls among industry experts for the Government to give NZ-produced reality shows a funding boost. Local versions of shows like Married at First Sight and The Block currently don't get the 40 percent screen production rebate available to other programs - and Kiwi TV broadcasters are hoping to turn that around. SPADA President Irene Gardiner says these shows were originally funded by advertising revenue - which has dried up in recent years. "What's happened in our local industry is because of years and years of the big tech-ers operating here without regulation - advertising revenue has massively reduced and the spend that the big networks have for local content has basically gone down." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:25:36 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/laura-mcclure-act-mp-on-the-partys-criticisms-of-acc-measures-focused-on-race/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/laura-mcclure-act-mp-on-the-partys-criticisms-of-acc-measures-focused-on-race/ ACT is criticising ACC measures that aim to reduce disproportionate workplace injuries among Māori and Pasifika. It's written to the ACC Minister, asking if targets with an ethnic focus match a Cabinet requirement for need-based public service. Act MP Laura McClure says she hasn't seen evidence to back the targets. "It's completely lazy - and I actually think it is a bit racist to say one particular group of people needs specific targeted training." ACC says it's confident its services are based on need, not race. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:58:56 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-plans-to-adjust-familyboost-after-ird-gets-eligibility-numbers-wrong/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-plans-to-adjust-familyboost-after-ird-gets-eligibility-numbers-wrong/ The Finance Minister is preparing to tweak the Family Boost payment plan, admitting IRD had the wrong numbers on eligible families. Data to April 9 reveals 249 families received the maximum payment of $975 dollars a quarter - since the scheme came into effect last year.  Nicola Willis had said 21,000 families were eligible when launching the policy, but now concedes the modelling was wrong. She says she wants to make sure families in need get the money. "We put aside hundreds of millions of dollars for this policy because the uptake has been lower than the IRD basically estimated - we're not on track to actually get all that money out the door." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:38:55 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/thomas-coughlan-nz-herald-political-editor-on-the-government-incorrectly-estimating-familyboost-eligibility/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/thomas-coughlan-nz-herald-political-editor-on-the-government-incorrectly-estimating-familyboost-eligibility/ There's a new push for changes to the FamilyBoost scheme, after the Government incorrectly estimated the number of families eligible. New data shows 249 families have received the maximum payment of $975 dollars a quarter since the scheme came into effect last year.  21,000 were originally forecast to be eligible. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explains the impacts that come with this. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:23:42 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-the-fatal-stabbing-of-a-shopkeeper-in-darwin/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-the-fatal-stabbing-of-a-shopkeeper-in-darwin/ An elderly man was recently the victim of a fatal stabbing in Darwin - prompting outrage and concern from residents. Northern Territory Police have arrested the 18-year-old suspect over the death of  Linford Feick, 71, who ran the Friendly Grocer store in Nightcliff in the region's north. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the 18-year-old had only just been granted bail for sexual assault charges - and shouldn't have been out. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:13:32 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/darcy-waldegrave-sportstalk-host-on-nz-crickets-new-partnership-with-north-americas-major-league-cricket/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/darcy-waldegrave-sportstalk-host-on-nz-crickets-new-partnership-with-north-americas-major-league-cricket/ Embattled ventures into America in other sports aren't swaying New Zealand Cricket boss Scott Weenink's confidence in their new investment. They've become the first national body in the code to invest in a franchise T20 league - taking a stake in an expansion team in North America's Major League Cricket. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:55:37 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chris-bishop-transport-minister-on-the-south-auckland-mill-road-project-getting-an-additional-funding-boost/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chris-bishop-transport-minister-on-the-south-auckland-mill-road-project-getting-an-additional-funding-boost/ The wheels are in motion for South Auckland's Mill Road project. Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced $91.1 million has been approved for completing design and consent work on the Manukau to Alfriston sections. It includes a four-lane general traffic corridor, with a westbound bus lane at the northern end. Bishop says the road will be tolled - allowing the road users to help pay the cost of the road. "All the new Roads of National Significance that we want to build around the country - we said, as a starting point, they will be tolled, because that's a way of bringing forward the investment." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:48:40 Z /on-air/matt-heath-tyler-adams-afternoons/audio/andrew-szusterman-south-pacific-pictures-managing-director-on-the-calls-for-reality-shows-to-receive-government-rebate-support/ /on-air/matt-heath-tyler-adams-afternoons/audio/andrew-szusterman-south-pacific-pictures-managing-director-on-the-calls-for-reality-shows-to-receive-government-rebate-support/ There's calls among industry experts for the Government to throw unscripted TV hits a financial lifeline to save local content and jobs. Many are concerned that unemployment will impact New Zealand's entertainment sector without a financial boost. Andrew Szusterman from South Pacific Pictures joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:11:18 Z /on-air/the-sunday-session/great-chats-with-francesca-rudkin/episode-11-rebecca-gibney-richard-roxburgh-and-peter-gresta-and-amanda-knox/ /on-air/the-sunday-session/great-chats-with-francesca-rudkin/episode-11-rebecca-gibney-richard-roxburgh-and-peter-gresta-and-amanda-knox/ In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, actress Rebecca Gibney opens up about her newest TV project and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. Richard Roxburgh and journalist Peter Gresta joined Francesca to discuss their new movie The Correspondent - where Roxburgh portrays Gresta's 2013 arrest in Egypt. And Amanda Knox tells her story of being wrongly convicted of murdering her flatmate in Italy in 2007 and surviving 4 years in prison in her new book Flee. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ob体育接口's The Sunday Session.  Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:53:00 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/thursday-faceoff-fleur-fitzsimons-and-brigitte-morten-discuss-the-definition-of-a-woman-and-pope-francis/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/thursday-faceoff-fleur-fitzsimons-and-brigitte-morten-discuss-the-definition-of-a-woman-and-pope-francis/ New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill to Parliament which would define in law what a woman is - but is this really necessary?  Also, Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. What's his legacy, and what do you hope to see in the next Pope? To answer those questions, PSA national secretary and former Wellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons and Franks Ogilvie director and political commentator Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills for Thursday Faceoff - moved forward due to ANZAC Day.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:38:32 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/kevin-arlidge-wellington-rsa-president-on-the-significance-of-anzac-day/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/kevin-arlidge-wellington-rsa-president-on-the-significance-of-anzac-day/ Tomorrow marks 110 years since Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey. A total of 2709 New Zealand soldiers lost their lives - and countless more were injured.  Memorial services will be held across the Wellington region to remember those who served in the New Zealand armed forces.  To discuss the plans, Wellington RSA president and retired army Colonel Kevin Arlidge joined Nick Mills.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:31:03 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/opinion/john-macdonald-what-do-you-think-about-most-at-pre-school-drop-off/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/opinion/john-macdonald-what-do-you-think-about-most-at-pre-school-drop-off/ If you’ve ever done a pre-school drop-off, what’s been the main thing going through your mind? Aside from ‘am I going to get to work on time?’.   Have you been more concerned about the safety and wellbeing of your child, grandchild, niece or nephew? Or have you been more concerned about the qualifications of the people working there?   For me, qualifications don’t even enter the equation.   I’ve had three kids go through pre-school or early childhood education and I can honestly say that I was never concerned about the pieces of paper that the teachers might have had sitting in a drawer or up on the wall at home. I was never bothered about that.   Which is why I am liking what the Government’s doing to loosen the qualification requirements and get rid of some of the complexities that the people who run these centres have to deal with.   At the moment, there 98 different criteria for early childhood centres – which include things like keeping the temperature inside at 18 degrees.   But I think one of the best changes the Government plans to make is to give the people who run these places more flexibility when it comes to hiring staff in terms of what qualifications they need to have.   Generally, I think we have become over-obsessed with qualifications. I think qualifications are used to weed people out as a starting point.   And the real downside of our over-obsession with qualifications is that, sometimes, the best person for the job —or the best people for the jobs— don’t get a look-in. Example from the early childhood sector: someone who might have a truckload of practical experience or might have been out of the workforce for a few years having a family, do you think they could be the perfect person to have at an early childhood centre? Of course. That kind of person would be a great catch. Someone who genuinely loves kids, who knows about all the practicalities of looking after little kids day-in, day-out. Give me someone like that any day over someone who has done all the assignments and passed all the exams but doesn't necessarily have the temperament to deal with pre-schoolers. And let’s not forget the anecdotal reports we keep hearing about kids turning up at pre-schools who need a lot more attention than kids might have needed a few years ago. Especially in relation to their behaviour. Qualifications don’t prepare you for that. And if these qualified early childhood teachers are so necessary, why is it that kids are turning 5 unprepared for school? About three weeks ago, Dr Stuart Deerness —who’s a senior education lecturer at AUT— wrote a piece in the NZ Herald where he said that the blame for kids not being ready for school can’t all be put on parents. He’s right. And I’m going to draw a link, you might say it's more like a long bow, but I’m going to draw a link between this obsession that early childhood teachers be formally qualified and the fact that some of the kids they’re responsible for not being school-ready. Because for me, you don't need a qualification to have empathy. You don't need a qualification to solve problems. You don't need a qualification to deal with over-anxious parents. And you don’t need a qualification to keep a little person safe and happy, and to get them ready to take on the world. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:09:41 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mark-the-week-the-drop-in-teacher-numbers-is-hardly-a-surprise/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mark-the-week-the-drop-in-teacher-numbers-is-hardly-a-surprise/ At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.     Meteorological paranoia: 2/10   Between the MetService and the media, you would have thought Noah and his large ship were going to be needed, and yet...    Teachers: 6/10  God bless them, but it’s hardly a surprise when you see a drop in numbers, is it? Would you be a teacher?    Easter rules: 3/10   I'm not sure what’s worse, the shambles they’ve become, or the annual tedious debate about changing them… even though we never change them.    Hegseth: 4/10  Looks increasingly like a doofus, and I’m not sure he wasn’t a doofus to start with.    Canada: 7/10   Best election going right now – early voting at records, massive swing in the polls… could be one to remember.    Exports: 8/10  Good news story of the week. In March, this country hit it out of the park – that’s what we need more of.    LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW   Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:05:29 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mikes-minute-fascinating-polling-results-out-of-australia-and-canada/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mikes-minute-fascinating-polling-results-out-of-australia-and-canada/ Polls are funny things at the best of times, and despite plenty of evidence that they can be as wrong as they can be right, we still seem fascinated, if not obsessed, by them.  There are two races at the moment being heavily polled: Australia and Canada. Canada votes this Monday, Australia in a couple of weeks.  Canada is more interesting, if for no other reason than the incumbents were losing by so far it wasn’t funny, but are now leading.  The PM quit and the new bloke, Carney —who once ran the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England— is now chasing the top job.  On the surface, that change of leadership might have played a part in voters' minds – Trudeau was past his used-by date in a Jacinda Ardern “loved then hated” kind of way. More likely, south of the border, Trump got elected, tariffs became an issue, and Carney looks like the person who can better stand up to America.  Polling out yesterday says the Conservatives are closing as people refocus on local issues like housing and cost of living, but the gap is still 12 points. Which is an amazing swing given the gap was 20 points the other way until tariffs stole the headlines.  Meantime, in Australia it’s gone from a race where the incumbent would be lucky to survive, far less thrive. Where a hung parliament was probable, requiring any number of accommodations with Greens and Teals and Independents, given a minority was the best Albanese could hope for, to what increasingly looks like an easy romp home with a majority.  Marginal seat polling out yesterday shows Labor with a 3.5% swing in the past week. Another poll had 45% of voters saying they didn’t like Dutton’s personality, therefore wouldn’t vote for him.  Competence, cost of living, that apparently doesn’t count. You look at him, you don’t like him, he’s toast.  It hardly seems a sophisticated way to decide the future of your nation, but then that’s democracy, isn’t it?  One argument says Albo should win —first term governments don’t lose— haven’t since the 30s.  But Canada, if the polls are right, that would be a victory from the ashes. What happens in another country is so profound: the party that was getting thrashed has their fortunes completely reversed. That’s one for the history books.  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:04:09 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/oskar-howell-tech-commentator-on-the-rising-use-of-generative-ai-in-the-workplace/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/oskar-howell-tech-commentator-on-the-rising-use-of-generative-ai-in-the-workplace/ New Zealand workers seem to be embracing Gen AI in the workplace.  New research from Robert Half finds 91% of workers are using AI tools to help with their day to day tasks.  93% of workers say they’re transparent about their use with their managers and employers.   Tech Commentator Oskar Howell told Francesca Rudkin it’s becoming a real staple of a lot of desk jobs, as it allows people to become more efficient.  Although, he says there may be such a focus on upskilling in the area as people are concerned their job may be taken over by AI in the future.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:40:50 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kathy-wolfe-early-childhood-nz-ceo-on-the-modelling-for-the-familyboost-payment-being-incorrect/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kathy-wolfe-early-childhood-nz-ceo-on-the-modelling-for-the-familyboost-payment-being-incorrect/ It comes as no surprise to some the Government got the number of families eligible for the full FamilyBoost payment wrong.  New data shows 249 families have received the maximum payment of $975 dollars a quarter since the scheme came into effect last year.   Finance Minister Nicola Willis says IRD got the modelling wrong, as 21,000 families were thought to be eligible.  Early Childhood NZ chief executive Kathy Wolfe told Francesca Rudkin the sector always knew the scheme was flawed.  She says it doesn't reach the families it should, and there are a lot of hoops those eligible have to jump through to get access.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:13:30 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wrapping-the-week-with-kate-hawkesby-and-tim-wilson-the-best-easter-eggs-on-the-market/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wrapping-the-week-with-kate-hawkesby-and-tim-wilson-the-best-easter-eggs-on-the-market/ Capping off another short week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the number of people taking leave for the period, the best brand of Easter eggs, and the fact that chatbots have queues.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:03:26 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-the-new-partnership-with-north-americas-major-league-cricket/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-the-new-partnership-with-north-americas-major-league-cricket/ A groundbreaking new partnership for New Zealand Cricket, in an effort to keep the country's top players from joining other global T20 franchises.  New Zealand Cricket have joined forces with the financial backers of a new franchise in North America's Major League Cricket - a competition that has a value of at least $200 million.  The move could help keep leading players and coaches in the Black Caps set-up, instead of becoming global T20 freelancers.  CEO Scott Weenink told Mike Hosking they're taking a two-pronged approach.  He says this presents an opportunity to diversify their revenue streams into the most lucrative global sporting market, while also creating opportunities for their high performance staff and players.    The new team —which is yet to be formally named or have their location confirmed— will debut in the 2027 season.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:51:12 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/simon-watts-climate-change-minister-says-there-is-improvement-from-the-emissions-trading-scheme/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/simon-watts-climate-change-minister-says-there-is-improvement-from-the-emissions-trading-scheme/ The Government says it's reinstating confidence in the Emissions Trading Scheme.  It comes as the Climate Commission's calls for carbon credits to stay the same price, to maintain stability.  Climate Change Minister Simon Watts told Mike Hosking while some carbon credit auctions haven't taken off, things are improving on other years.  He says the previous Government was getting too involved and causing volatility, but he's turning things around.  He says the Commission's told the Government its changes are working well, and it can keep its hand off the tiller.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:38:17 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of April, David Seymour defends his controversial slash-and-burn changes to the Early Childhood Education sector.   We also explore whether Donald Trump is preparing to retract his tariffs on China with insights from Doug Holtz-Eakin, a former economic adviser to Senator John McCain.   Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby wrap the short week with a fun discussion on the 'best' Easter eggs currently on the market.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:09:14 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/roger-beaumont-nz-banking-association-ceo-on-the-new-suite-of-protective-measures-to-block-scams/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/roger-beaumont-nz-banking-association-ceo-on-the-new-suite-of-protective-measures-to-block-scams/ Telco companies and digital platforms need to step up to protect people from scams.  That's the message from the New Zealand Banking Association as they roll out a new suite of their own protective measures.  Chief Executive Roger Beaumont told Mike Hosking scammers prey on the vulnerable and cost New Zealanders billions every year.  He says while it's not the Bank's problem, they're putting in safeguards to reduce the risk of it happening.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:59:43 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-willis-nurses-society-national-director-on-the-expanded-medical-graduate-bond-scheme/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-willis-nurses-society-national-director-on-the-expanded-medical-graduate-bond-scheme/ The heath sector's welcoming more money in the pockets of new graduates.  The Government's expanded the existing scheme giving graduates bond payments to stay in the country.  Payments are up to $50 thousand over a period of three to five years.  Nurses' Society National Director David Willis told Mike Hosking it's needed.  Willis says it's designed to get workforce into hard-to-reach areas.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:38:32 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/doug-holtz-eakin-economist-and-former-advisor-to-john-mccain-on-potential-easing-tensions-between-the-us-and-china/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/doug-holtz-eakin-economist-and-former-advisor-to-john-mccain-on-potential-easing-tensions-between-the-us-and-china/ Rising hopes of easing tensions in the trade war between the US and China.  Donald Trump's signalling a potential U-turn, saying the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods are "very high" and will "come down substantially".  But the two countries are yet to hold any formal trade talks.  Economist Doug Holtz-Eakin —a former adviser to John McCain— told Mike Hosking if Trump keeps waiting for Xi Jinping's call, he'll be waiting a long time.  He says China has no reason to come to the table, and intermediaries will need to get involved to get both sides talking.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:17:01 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-regulation-minister-on-the-regulation-cuts-to-early-childhood-education/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-regulation-minister-on-the-regulation-cuts-to-early-childhood-education/ Regulation Minister David Seymour's accusing unions of 'fearmongering' about the review into early childhood education.  Cabinet's agreed to adopt 15 recommendations from a Ministry of Regulation review that found a number of settings were outdated.  Seymour says the unions made their mind up before the Government released its decision.  He told Mike Hosking there are just too many regulators, with multiple Ministries and local councils trying to enforce rules without any clarity.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:06:06 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-on-the-increasing-security-preparations-for-pope-francis-funeral/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-on-the-increasing-security-preparations-for-pope-francis-funeral/ Thousands of people are descending on Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday.  It's already a busy time for the city, with Easter and other local public holidays falling this week.  Newstalk ob体育接口's Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking she's spoken to people who have waited in line for four hours to catch a glimpse of the Pope.  She says the Vatican is considering keeping the doors open past midnight tonight because of the demand.  Security checks will also be stepped up ahead of the funeral, with the Vatican working out the arrangements tonight.  McKenna says they will include firefighters who specialise in terrorism and chemical warfare.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:31:55 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/francesca-rudkin-let-china-and-the-us-sort-it-out/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/francesca-rudkin-let-china-and-the-us-sort-it-out/ Sometimes being the grown up in the room is deeply unfulfilling, pragmatic, sensible. Considering consequences, taking a long-term view, they're all good, admirable words, and we should take some solace in them. But sometimes I think we'd rather just throw a plate at the wall. And so, it is. Was the government's response yesterday to the Trump tariffs essentially to roll over and take it understandable? Sure. Sensible. Yep, frustrating. Very. The government confirmed we're not in the queue to negotiate a trade deal with President Trump's administration, nor are we interested in taking legal action over it, and the tariff hit will come after exporters had an excellent March. It's a shame the party music has hit a bum-note, we want the growth. We want good export news, but without the dark tariff cloud lingering in the distance. As Trade Minister Todd McClay said yesterday, we probably couldn't negotiate between below the current 10% rate and the legal process would be long winded and would probably go nowhere. I'm presuming, like the majority of us who aren't diplomats and haven't been in a room negotiating a trade deal, this is a well-considered plan. One based on experience and insider information, but perhaps also because making a fuss could have unintended consequences and result in even higher tariffs. It also makes sense to keep our head down until our two biggest trading partners, China and US, have sorted out their own tiff. We need to ensure both are feeling valued by us and not be seen to take sides as we focus on growing our trademark. Will the plate throwers get sensible? Trump stated during a White House news conference that the final tariff rate with China would come down substantially from the current 145%. He said the US would be very nice to China and not play hardball. Trump's remarks towards China come on the same day the IMF released a new report showing the United States faces the biggest downgrade among advanced countries due to the increase in tariffs and the uncertainty they've caused. The IMF predicts the US economy will grow 1.8% this year, down from the estimated 2.7%.And there's a 40% chance of recession. So, is this a case of Trump blinking in a first sign of some steps towards stabilizing global trade? Is it a move by Trump to calm the nerves? The markets responded well to both Trump's tariff call on China and his remarks. He has no intention of firing the Federal Reserve chair. I don't think anyone knows what's to come next or how Trump will respond to Chinese social media hashtags such as Trump admitted defeat, but I much prefer the adult Trump rather than the one throwing plates. In the meantime, New Zealand shall remain patient and diplomatic, settle in and see what change may occur again. Before the 90-day pause is up. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:18:27 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/scott-simpson-minister-for-commerce-and-consumer-affairs-on-new-protections-requiring-banks-to-reimburse-fraud-victims-up-to-500-000/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/scott-simpson-minister-for-commerce-and-consumer-affairs-on-new-protections-requiring-banks-to-reimburse-fraud-victims-up-to-500-000/ A 24/7 reporting channel is just one of the new anti-scamming measures banks are implementing. The suite of consumer protections will be rolled out this year. Banks will also now reimburse victims up to $500,000 if they fail to adequately warn and protect consumers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson tells Francesca Rudkin telco companies and digital platforms should follow suit. He says other players in the scam ecosystem need to step up. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:11:38 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24 April 2025, Early Childhood CEO Kathy Wolfe joins Francesca Rudkin to discuss concern the sector reform could put business over children.  Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson explains new protections that require banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000. Increasing numbers of people are openly using AI at work. Tech commentator Oskar Howell considers the changing attitudes towards AI. And, US correspondent Mitch McCann shares details on how the stock market is reacting to tensions with China. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:08:17 Z /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-bedding-abomination-23-april-2025/ /on-air/marcus-lush-nights/audio/a-bedding-abomination-23-april-2025/ Marcus talks table tennis, terrible bed sheets, cooking in an air fryer, and what to do when council keeps shifting bin day around! LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:08:31 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-april-23-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-april-23-2025/ D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Warriors Centre Kurt Capewell on Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad signing on until late 2027. Warriors talkback. Chris Cairns on Wisdne's massive spray against the ICC and the BCCI. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:26:53 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-cairns-former-black-cap-on-the-wisden-cricketers-almanack-controversy/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-cairns-former-black-cap-on-the-wisden-cricketers-almanack-controversy/ An unexpected broadside has been fired by the editor of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack this week. He's had a go at the ICC, the BCCI and cricket administration in general. Former Black Cap Chris Cairns thinks he has some good points, but isn't necessarily right about everything. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:23:23 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/kurt-capewell-warriors-second-rower-on-charnze-nicoll-klokstad-signing-on-until-2027/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/kurt-capewell-warriors-second-rower-on-charnze-nicoll-klokstad-signing-on-until-2027/ The Warriors may have lost to the Storm, but other than that the news is all good at Mt Smart. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has signed on with the team until the end of 2027, and they're sitting at 4th on the NRL table. D'Arcy Waldegrave spoke to Warriors second-rower and occasional centre Kurt Capewell on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:19:27 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-the-popes-body-being-moved-to-st-peters-basilica/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-the-popes-body-being-moved-to-st-peters-basilica/ Pope Francis' body has been moved to St Peter's Basilica, in front of crowds of worshippers.  The late pontiff lies in a simple coffin of wood and zinc, wearing a red robe with a rosary in his hands.  The Pope's coffin will remain there following the Liturgy until his funeral on Saturday. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says crowds are coming in to pay tribute - and tens of thousands will be expected to come through in the coming days. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:56:08 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jenee-tibshraeny-nz-herald-wellington-business-editor-on-nicola-willis-rejecting-claims-of-political-interference-on-the-reserve-bank/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jenee-tibshraeny-nz-herald-wellington-business-editor-on-nicola-willis-rejecting-claims-of-political-interference-on-the-reserve-bank/ The Finance Minister has adamantly denied any suggestions of the Government trying to interfere in the Reserve Bank. Critics have raised concerns that the Reserve Bank's temporary Governor and Chair are acting to appeal to Nicola Willis' interests. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:42:45 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/stephanie-batchelor-milford-asset-management-expert-on-the-sections-of-the-market-that-have-held-up/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/stephanie-batchelor-milford-asset-management-expert-on-the-sections-of-the-market-that-have-held-up/ Despite the negative press and volatile climate, some financial markets have managed to hold up solidly throughout 2025. The consumer staples industry - food, beverages, household products - and all the brands tied to that sector have managed to stay strong throughout the year. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:35:52 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-does-winston-peters-have-a-point-about-rnz/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-does-winston-peters-have-a-point-about-rnz/ Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame, host of 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!  Labour wants Chris Luxon to tell Winston Peters to back off after the latter had a fiery interview on RNZ this morning - and his threat to cut RNZ's funding off. Was he right? Was it appropriate? New Zealand is pledging more money and support for Ukraine - do we agree with this move? LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:30:04 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rob-nichol-nz-rugby-players-association-ceo-on-the-new-brain-health-screening-service-for-rugby-players/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rob-nichol-nz-rugby-players-association-ceo-on-the-new-brain-health-screening-service-for-rugby-players/ New Zealand now has access to a brain health screening service - lauded by a former All Black - designed to identify and support those with dementia and other cognitive issues. All professional rugby players, no matter their age or stage, encounter brain health concerns attached to concussions or repeat head knocks. A new online test, designed by medical experts and rolled out by World Rugby in Ireland, Australia, Wales and South Africa has now been launched in New Zealand. NZ Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol says these tests are incredibly thorough - and these results are sent over to experts to set up potential appointments.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:16:50 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-23-april-2025/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-23-april-2025/ On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 23 April 2025, two days, two shocking twists in the case of the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike. The Herald's senior crime reporter Anna Leask tells Heather why a key witnessed changed his story at the last minute. Donald Trump says huge tariffs on Chinese goods will come down in a first sign of a major backdown. Former ambassador to the US Tim Groser speaks to Heather about when to take Trump at his word - and when not to. Plus, the Huddle gets fiery over Winston Peters' attack on RNZ - was it inappropriate or did he have a point? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:11:44 Z