NZ Daily English

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A bilingual podcast about New Zealand news for Chinese listeners learning English. Disclaimer: This program is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar outlets) for information gathering and educational purposes only; the script and audio are generated by AI and may contain errors, omissions, or interpretive bias; this is a non-profit project and does not constitute news, legal, medical, or investment advice.

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2026-06-15 - PM asks for advice on entitlements for ex-MPs and 6 more stories 15.06.2026 17:30

This episode includes 7 news blocks. It comes after recent reports that millions of dollars had been spent subsidising travel for retired politicians over the last decade. The wastewater being is discharged into Tarakena Bay and is likely to be travelling along the coastline. One museum's board chair tried to swim Cook Strait to raise funds for sprinklers earlier this year. The email exchange bega...

2026-06-14 - Demonstrators say they won't rest until Bill to define woman and man is stopped and 9 more stories 14.06.2026 23:43

This episode includes 10 news blocks. Defy Definition protest organisers estimated 10,000 people across five cities marched against the bill and say the Bill erases transgender and intersex people. The four-year trial involved nearly 3500 patients across 44 hospitals in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. The Ministry of Social Development says it's accepted a High Court ruling that found it was...

2026-06-13 - Health NZ increases funding offer for GPs and 9 more stories 13.06.2026 24:48

This episode includes 10 news blocks. After GPs pushed back on last week's offer, Health NZ has pitched a new one that offers more money and a reworked rural funding formula. A climate scientist says we need to start planning 50 or even 100 years ahead when building housing and infrastructure, or pay ever-growing recovery costs. The number of women serving time in prison is expected to surge 63 pe...

2026-06-12 - Health ministry launches review into effects of nitrate in water and 9 more stories 12.06.2026 23:03

This episode includes 10 news blocks. It comes as campaigners renew calls to slash nitrate limits following Denmark's newly-formed coalition government agreeing to drastically lower its limit. A new report says there will be 15,200 prisoners in June 2036 - a 35 percent increase from this year. After GPs pushed back on last week's offer, Health NZ has pitched a new one that offers more money and a...

2026-06-11 - What needs to be done to tackle child homelessness in Aotearoa? and 9 more stories 11.06.2026 24:17

This episode includes 10 news blocks. According newly released research, 33,000 children were living in severe housing deprivation in Aotearoa in 2023. The warning for Wellington's coastline comes on the heels of a week of swells. Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group said the drinking water in the region contains "chemicals" above the maximum allowable amount. With rising fuel prices and...