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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on rioters clashing with police as Belfast protests continue
Police in Northern Ireland are patrolling Belfast to prevent escalation after violent unrest. Masked rioters took torched houses and cars yesterday, after a Sudanese refugee allegedly stabbed a man. UK correspondent Enda Brady says police have turned to using water cannons to keeping rioters at …
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX IPO launch means for investors
A lot of investor attention on Wall Street - with Space X heading to market on Saturday. The debut of Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and data centre company will be one of the most-watched in years. A chunk of shares will be available in a company that up to now, was exclusive to Musk and a select…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of Fieldays 2026
Another Fieldays is taking place, with farmers and rural experts coming together from across the country. The major rural event's run across this week in Hamilton's Mystery Creek, attracting experts from across the board. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVE
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Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Thursday, 11 June, 2026, Transport Minister Chris Bishop sets the record straight on plans for Budget funding earmarked for a rainy day and takes a swipe at Labour's public transport policy. We speak to the founder of …
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The Huddle: What can we do to stop people from smoking illegal cigarettes?
Tonight on The Huddle, artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! ADHD Simple is utilising technology and AI to get ADHD assessments done more quickly and at less cost tha…
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Barry Barton: Waikato University climate law professor on the implications of not meeting 2030 Paris Agreement target
Failing to hit our 2030 emissions target could be a bad look for New Zealand, according to one expert. Treasury's predicted we could have to pay about five-billion dollars in overseas carbon credits to meet our Paris Agreement target. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says they'll try, but won't be spe…
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Cameron Houston: ADHD Simple founder and CEO on the company's new service designed to speed up assessments
A new service aims to get ADHD assessments done more quickly and at less cost than from traditional clinics. ADHD Simple offers appointments in as little as three weeks, by holding online consultations. New rules for prescribing stimulant medication and diagnosing the condition came into effect …
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Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on McDonalds lifting coffee prices for Super Gold cardholders
McDonalds is increasing the size of medium and large coffees for Super Gold cardholders. It had previously sold any size McCafe coffee, tea or hot chocolate for $3 but it has now increased the price for medium and large to $4 and $5, respectively. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang s…
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Chris Bishop: Transport Minister responds to Labour's public transport policy
The Transport Minister is denying weighing up using an emergency fund on public transport. Chris Bishop says a contingency fund in this Budget - is for targeted, timely fuel-crisis support - if needed. Bishop says if the Government wants to do something around public transport, it would look to i…
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Glenn Carle: former CIA intelligence officer on Iran saying it'll close the Strait of Hormuz following US attacks
The United States has enough force to open the Strait of Hormuz, but the price is too high. The US has been attacking multiple targets, claiming it's self-defence. Iran has responded by saying it'll shoot any vessel attempting to traverse the Strait. Former CIA intelligence officer, Glenn Car…
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