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Oct 14, 2025 • 3min

Bryce Edwards: political commentator on whether there is an internal divide in Te Pāti Māori

There's suggestions of a deep divide within Te Pāti Māori. The Party's released documents to members alleging former vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened parliamentary staff and made inappropriate remarks.  He's the son of recently demoted Party Whip, MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.  Papers also showed Parliamentary Services were concerned she risked overspending her office budget.  Political commentator Bryce Edwards says there are obviously factions.  "This is from the leadership against the MPs in question, so this is a bit of a meltdown." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 4min

Rodger Shanahan: former army officer and Middle East analyst on whether peace will persist in Gaza

There's signs peace could persist in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump declares the war over. Hamas has released the 20 living Israeli hostages - and almost 2000 Palestinians have been returned by Israel. Leaders including Donald Trump have signed the US-brokered peace deal, at a summit in Egypt. Middle East analyst Rodger Shanahan says after two years, there's a sense of exhaustion from Israel and Hamas. "Both sides really want to go back to their corners and take stock about the next steps." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 6min

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on House Speaker Gerry Brownlee moving to crack down on bad behaviour in Parliament

Parliament's Speaker will meet MPs across the House today, as he cracks down on behaviour.  Gerry Brownlee's spoken about Te Pati Māori's newest MP,  Oriini Kaipara, going over-time in her maiden speech on Thursday, and joining a haka that started in the public gallery.  He now says he'll convene Parliament's Business Committee to discuss dress standards, attendance records, leave, and the allocation of questions.  Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says last week's rule-breaking from Oriini Kaipara was the straw that broke the camel's back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 5min

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Albanese's phone number getting leaked online

The mobile numbers of Anthony Albanese, Sussan Ley and other prominent Australians were recently released to the public on a free website. The US-based website sells itself on having the mobile numbers and emails of millions of professionals, and investigations are ongoing into the platform. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says other world leaders reportedly have their contact information on the website, including US President Donald Trump. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 5min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the fallout from Gail Parata's resignation as Silver Ferns selector

Another blow for Netball New Zealand in the wake of their unresolved coaching saga with Dame Noeline Taurua. Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata has resigned after becoming frustrated at the way the governing body has treated the World Cup-winning mentor - and claimed Taurua hadn't been properly protected. Parata said that many in the coaching community beyond netball have been left disheartened and disillusioned. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 4min

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the upcoming changes set to impact first home buyers

Changes to lending restrictions are on the cards. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is welcoming the Reserve Bank consulting with banks on easing loan to value restrictions from December. The central bank's looking at increasing the new lending limit for first-home buyers and property investors. Banking Association CEO Roger Beaumont says this is really good - and will give first-home buyers more flexibility. "They're taking advantage of what I'd call the 'sweet spot' of softer house prices, combined with declining interest rates." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 4min

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer arriving in Egypt to sign Gaza peace deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has just arrived in Gaza to sign off on the latest peace deal. Starmer is one of approximately 20 world leaders set to attend a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh in the coming hours. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK Government is set to play a key role in the peace deal, with more details to be revealed soon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 7min

Gail Pacheco: Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner reveals how DEI can boost productivity

The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner recently penned an opinion piece in defence of DEI amid ongoing concerns about the measures. Winston Peters and Judith Collins have taken aim against these policies, with Collins aiming to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act. Gail Pacheco revealed how DEI standards can boost productivity. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 3min

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Fletcher Building posting a 'gloomy' quarterly update

Fletcher Building's issued a gloomy trading update, marked with trading slumps, market falls and low sales volumes. The company's now aiming for a further $100 million dollars in cost cuts. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 11min

The Huddle: How can we encourage people to vote in local elections?

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Richard Hills and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day! The local body elections wrapped up over the weekend and turnout has been labelled 'abysmal'. Does the system need to be changed to encourage more people to vote? The latest numbers show structured literacy seems to be making a huge difference to our youngest readers. Are we pleased with Erica Stanford's solution? New mums are set to get a three-day stay in hospital after having a baby. Is this a good move? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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