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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the French Government nearing collapse
The French Government is all but guaranteed to collapse in the coming days after far-right and left-wing parties submitted no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. If this goes forward, Barnier's coalition will be the first French Government to be forced out by a no-confidence …
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the bird flu case that was discovered in Otago
The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's possible there'll be more cases of bird flu at an Otago egg farm. The culling of 80,000 chickens at the Mainland Poultry property in Moeraki will begin tomorrow. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained this won't create too much trouble for the sector - …
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John Harman: Lightforce Solar owner reveals why the solar power business is hard in New Zealand
One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did. The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - costing over 160 employees their jobs. Lightforce Solar owner John Harman says SolarZero offered an 'amazing' deal for consumers - but economic factor…
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The Huddle: Should Sevu Reece still be allowed to play for the All Blacks?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Finance Minister has indicated charities could be subject to tax changes in the next Budget. Is this the right move? All Black Sev…
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Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 December 2024, All Black Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction after admitting to a charge of wilful damage. NZ Herald Senior Crime Reporter Anna Leask tells Jack why he was discharged despite pleading guilty - and w…
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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO urges the Government to underwrite oil and gas exploration risks
Energy Resources Aotearoa says gas producers were severely damaged by the previous ban on oil and gas exploration. It's asked the Government to underwrite the risk of oil and gas exploration. Government ministers say they've made no decisions. Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Ca…
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on his meeting with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Newstalk ZB's own Barry Soper spent the day with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson - and left hoping for more stories. The former UK leader held a 'long lunch' in Auckland to promote his book Unleashed. Barry Soper described Johnson's speech as ' the slow unravel of a mohair jersey' - and wond…
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Nikki Hart: nutritionist on the vegan products that harm the environment
Research has revealed some vegan alternative products are worse for the environment than meat and dairy. Vegans hoping to save the planet should stick to eating beans and avoid almond milk and lab-grown meat, according to new reports from Oxford University. Nutritionist Nikki Hart explains fruit,…
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the investigation into Manurewa Marae potentially misusing census data
The Electoral Commission admits a polling booth shouldn't have operated at a Marae run by a candidate. The Public Service Commission is investigating claims Manurewa Marae misused Census data for Te Pati Māori's election campaign. Its winning candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau electorate - Takut…
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Shane Reti: Health Minister responds to thousands of nurses, midwives and healthcare workers going on strike
The Health Minister says he's dissatisfied by bargaining between workers and Health New Zealand. About 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants have walked off the job until 7pm today. The Nurses Organisation says Health NZ has indicated its bargaining parameters are restricted to one…
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