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An independent police conduct authority report has found a general lack of awareness amongst police of the Privacy Act. It says police are routinely and illegally photographing and filming young people and adults, and that police don't have a general understanding of the Privacy Act. Police commissioner, Andrew Coster, discusses the report here today. “We have to strike the right balance between t...

The traffic light system's set to be scrapped from next week. Political editor Barry Soper observes that a meeting in The Beehive is scheduled within the next few days. A discussion about the current Covid restrictions will be taking place, with updates to come. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Anthony Albanese scared of young people’s views on democracy? Correspondent Murray Olds offers up an explanation of why younger Australian voters are becoming disillusioned with the current batch of politicians. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of Willie Los'e passing today, sports contributor D'Arcy Waldegrave reflects on the former rugby international and sports broadcaster's life and presence.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Association says it rejects the findings of the IPCA and Privacy Commission report into photographing members of the public The report found a general lack of awareness amongst police of the Privacy Act, which led to officers taking, using and retaining photographs unlawfully. Police have acknowledged the report, and nothing more. Police Association president, Chris Cahill explains why...

Liz Truss is holding her first cabinet meeting as Prime Minister today, and she's planning on purging a few names to make her mark going forward. UK correspondent Gavin Grey has more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global dairy prices are up after 5 negative auctions a row. The average fortnightly sale rose 4.9 per cent, after falling 2.9 in the last auction. Gareth Kiernan, the Chief Forecaster at Infometrics, is here to explain what that means for the market going forward. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big developments on the energy front around the G7, Opec and the gas pipelines Nord Stream lately. Deborah Lambie from Milford Asset Management is here to talk us through it. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much merit did Revenue Minister David Parker's now dead tax bill actually have? Yep - the proposal to increase GST on some investment fund fees. NZ Herald Buisness editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains and addresses these merits here today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The seeds have been sown for a housing market recovery. Tony Alexander, independent economist, says there has been a noticeable uptick in first home buyers. "A net 5 percent of the agents say they're seeing more first home buyers." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some worryingly low pass results in a NCEA literacy and numeracy trial. Year 10 students have trialled the test, which will be made compulsory for year 11 students in 2024. Michael Johnston, a senior Fellow at The NZ Initiative, states that the tests were designed to reflect real world usage of reading, writing, and numeracy, and the reason why the students are under performing is attrib...

What went on with the Mount Victoria bus tunnel closure overnight? At first there were reports some of the tunnel roof came down on a bus. But it was more likely to be falling branches. But the plot thickens. It's not obvious those branches are from pre-existing trees. Richard MacLean, the spokesperson for the Wellington City Council, shares his thoughts on the matter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio....

There are reports of cost cutting in the plans for Dunedin’s new hospital. Proposals apparently include reducing the number of beds and operating theatres, and dropping entire wards. Health Minister Andrew Little reckons he’s had no advice about any proposed changes to the scale of the projects. Aaron Hawkins, Mayor of Dunedin is similarly unaware of the truth to this.   “It certainly hasn’t been...

No apology from the Government over the Northland lockdown that didn't need to happen. Turns out the Ministry of Social Development issued the documents to the Northland pair when they shouldn't have, realised the mistake three days before the lockdown, but the Government went ahead with the lockdown anyway. Tim Robinson, Northland Chamber of Commerce president is left baffled. ”We’re in business,...

The taxpayer legal bill wracked up by Trevor Mallard continues. Political commentator Barry Soper says the only surprise here is the length of time Trevor Mallard took to come through with the apology, as it was two months overdue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts are questioning a judge’s Intervention in a Trump Inquiry, what's going on?  US correspondent Dan Mitchenson explains it further, as there are plenty of documents to process and examine. “There are thousands and thousands that have been recovered from the Florida residence. And they’ll determine which of those documents should be off limits to federal investigators and which aren’t, based...

Where does Rotorua's tourism sector sit in the midst of the city's emergency housing crisis? This story isn't going away - we've got calls for investigations, and the Human Rights Commission is now saying it will make inquiries. Co-founder of the Redwoods Tree Walk, Bruce Thomasen, summarises it all here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister and Chris Hipkins should just apologise to the people of Northland. Of course they owe them an apology. They let three women cross the border from Auckland to Northland.  They gave them permission. And those women took Covid with them and Covid - back then - equalled a government lockdown. Yes, it wasn’t Jacinda and it wasn’t Chris who signed off on the permission for those wome...

In light of Bee Awareness month, The Country's Jamie Mackay talks about the importance of bees and how to help them pollinate.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnson gone, Truss in! Liz Truss is the UK's new PM, and already has a nickname- The Iron Weathercock. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains today's results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies have been hit with another rates rise of 50 basis points today. It brings their cash rate to 2.35 per cent. Paul Bloxham, HSBC chief economist out of Sydney says inflation and growth have gained more momentum. “The consumer seems to be continuing to plough through and spend more, even though the housing market’s already falling and interest rates have risen quite rapidly.” LISTEN ABOVE See...

Pharmac says it will strengthen its focus on equity for Maori and other population groups, as a result of the government's independent review. That review, released back in June, found Pharmac had issues on accountability, decision-making, and responsibilities. It also said the benefits the model brings needs to be shared more equitably across Maori and Pacifika. Sarah Fitt, Pharmac’s Chief Execut...

Labour and Green city councillors are being used in NZTA advertisements, ahead of the local body election. The ads have run as recently as September 2 nd and were branded with both NZTA and council logos. Pattrick Smellie from BusinessDesk agrees this is “dodgy”. “The number of candidates who are standing for local body election who are involved in this- there’s only three of them.” LISTEN ABOVE S...

Wallabies great David Campese says the current state of international rugby is a joke. He says the referees think they're the most important people on the field. And that's slowing everything down far too much. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Pati Maori and the National Party are demanding an immediate independent inquiry into Rotorua's emergency housing. National says Rotorua is now full of appalling scenes of intimidation, violence, misery and crime as a result. Chris Bishop, National's spokesperson for housing says “We had a situation where a woman went into labour and had to spend the night in her car because they wouldn’t let h...