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We set the scene for the first week of the new Coalition, investigate an unweildy answer to climate change, check out the latest conspiracy warnings and find out where animals are taking over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Incoming Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has stood up next to his new political bedfellows - Act’s David Seymour and New Zealand First’s Winston Peters - and laid out details of this long-awaited agreement. But what polices are in and what are out? Newsable gets analysis of today's announcement from Stuff's political editor, Luke Malpass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

The incoming Prime Minister has laid out the details of the coalition deal reached with Act and New Zealand First. He shared the details of the policy negotiations - what is in and what is out - and some of the main Cabinet positions, including a sharing of the position of Deputy leader - with Winston Peters taking the first turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We now know a coalition deal has been reached to form a new government, but what about the details? Stuff's Political Editor Luke Malpass reads the tea leaves over what policies might have survived. Plus, why the truce in Gaza doesn't mean peace is any closer, how to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday and the men who got stuck in a disused prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

National, Act and New Zealand First have confirmed a deal has been signed to form a new government. Natioal leader, Christopher Luxon, held a media conference to talk about reaching the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We seem to be inching closer to a new government, but what have MPs been doing in the meantime? Newsable speaks to the youngest MP in 170 years to find out more. Plus rents have gone up over 6 per cent, how reading the terms and conditions can bring rewards and Imogen bravely samples AI designed Coke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden has just turned 81, but it seems age is no barrier to standing for President in the US. So Newsable turned to a writer for The Atlantic magazine to ask: Why are American politicians so old? Plus Oxfam on how the top 1% of New Zealand earners emit more climate pollution than most of the South Pacific nations combined, what on earth is going on at OpenAI, the home of ChatGPT? And the tale...

A sneaky fake text regarding NZ Post or a stray bogus invoice, it seems as the busy end of the year approaches, scammers are taking advantage. We talk to the Tech Users Association to get some guidance. How tricky is it for New Zealand to work out a united diplomatic front over Gaza, could an iwi backed supermarket chain fly and camembert might fall foul of packaging rules in the European Union. L...

Temu is pouring millions into advertising to ensure it disrupts your shopping journey and puts its advertisements front and centre. Ian Howard of Bright Street is here to tell us more. Will New Zealanders keep buying electric vehicles if the clean car rebate is scrapped? How hot will it be this summer and the Olympics of housekeeping, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The union for public servants wants Foreign Affairs to replace Te Reo Māori removed from some ministerial briefing templates. It says taking action before a new government is even formed, is presumptuous. Doctors Without Borders says the people of Gaza are surviving by sheer will power, plus the selfies that are proving fatal and a court battle over burgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Up and down the country, in and out of meetings; Stuff's political reporter Glenn McConnell brings us up to date with the latest in negotiations to form a new government. Plus new research calls for it to be mandatory for cats to be registered and microchipped to help to protect our wildlife, what you can and can't take from hotels and the village that has had enough of film fans. Learn more about...

How important is it for Israel to rescue its hostages and what are the chances of making this happen? Newsable speaks to Sky's Middle East correspondent. Can the Black Caps make it through to the Cricket World cup final? Former Black Caps coach, Mike Hesson, shares his thoughts. Fluoridation of water hits the courts and a Christmas tree of road cones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Government agencies are already planning for job cuts and cutting spending ahead of the new government, so how are staff feeling in the run up to Christmas? Iceland is watching and waiting as a lava flow threatens to break through to the surface. What's with an inflatable whale full of water? Plus more laser eyed bird options for flags..this time it's Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

With the silly season now upon us, we look at why Kiwi retailers are on a 'knife edge' this Christmas. Hollywood is back to work after months of strike action, but it's come too late to save some of next year’s big movie releases. And the benefits of walking backwards. (You read that right - walking backwards). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newsable talks to Craig Hoyle who has written a book about his painful story of being excommunicated from the Exclusive Brethren for being gay. Editor of the Sunday Star Times and The Post, Tracey Watkins, talks about how the negotiations to form a government might be going. Plus worries about the Pacific's commitment to being nuclear free and which is the real headline - it's time for "Is it Cake...

New Zealand is in the top two of vape using countries according to the OECD - why are we so obsessed? Israel pushes on with its drive to counter Hamas, but will it leave Gaza when the conflict ends? Plus the do or die match for the Black Caps against Sri Lanka and the orangey problem with eating too many carrots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2 years it has been legal, 565 people have been helped to die. The Bill's backer, Act Leader David Seymour talks to Newsable about the changes he says are needed. Some very poor poll results are increasing the pressure on Biden not to stand again. What are the links between endometriosis and gut issues plus why are Swifties getting political in Argentina? Learn more about your ad choices. V...

We are in a holding pattern when it comes to government, but can our water system just wait? We hear from Water NZ about what's needed. Plus the designer of the new Air New Zealand uniforms gives a glimpse of what might be in store. Can true crime podcasts affect how we think about justice? Plus why you need to smile if you are looking to be at your most attractive. Learn more about your ad choice...

80% of secondary school principals say supporting student mental health is their number one concern. So why aren't kids talking to parents? I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday founder Mike King explains. Plus, the latest on the coalition talks after Winston Peters returns to the public eye, a new trial in an infamous cold case - and all's wool that ends wool for Fiona the celebrity sheep. Learn more abou...

'I don't have the luxury of thinking about my kids' mental health - I just need to keep them alive.' That's the awful dilemma facing a mum in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis escalates. Plus: A shock development in the death cap mushroom investigation gripping Australia; hotties causing car crashes; rogue sports stars - and the return of Is It Cake?, our yummy new news challenge. Learn more about y...

Unemployment is up very slightly and the Reserve Bank says we're likely to spend nearly a fifth of our income on interest payments, but small businesses are reportedly optimistic. We speak to an expert to find out what's going on. Saudi has secured the Fifa World Cup in 2034, is this more sportswashing? Plus another escaping tortoise tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

What will change employment wise when the new government comes in? From 90 day trails to scrapping Fair Pay Agreement law. We catch up with what's been happening at the inquest into the Christchurch Mosque shooting, plus New Zealand face South Africa in another world cup tonight - but this time it's cricket! The big question of all first dates; should you split the bill? Learn more about your ad c...

What are the implications of Israel entering Gaza? Newsable talks to a geo-political analyst with Victoria University's Democracy Project. Special election vote results are out on Friday. With Supie failing can anyone take on the supermarket duopoly? - plus the secret, football playing rapper. If you love listening to Newsable, why not vote for us in the Listener's Choice at the NZ Podcast Awards...

The scrutiny of the Rugby World Cup final is likely to continue for some time. We have Jeff Wilson with his perspective and former All Black Keven Mealamu. Plus the editor of Rugby South Africa 360 shares how this win gives his home country hope and a new coaching era for the All Blacks starts this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson gives us his take on South Africa's win over the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup [Photo: www.photosport.nz] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices