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Oct 18, 2026

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Episodes

Heartland shareholders approve TSB merger - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

Regulators now hold the keys to TSB merging with Heartland Group Holdings in December.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Our patience is getting thin' talks around the future of Chateau Tongariro - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton voices concerns over Chateau Tongariro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US inflation measure comes in low; NZ credit hardships tick up - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

US core PCE at 3% for the year to August gives breathing room on US rates. Centrix reports rising trend in hardship arrangements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers 'need to see some confidence' to really invest in boosting sheep numbers - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

PGG Wrightson's Rachel Shearer says wool prices need to be stable to encourage further investment, but they're cautiously optimisic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You or Melissa Lee?' Katie Bradford asks Chris Bishop who gets into Parliament - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

National MP Chris Bishop on removing hertiage status from some Wellington sites, and whether he would miss Parliament if Melissa Lee wins Mt Albert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Tarlton's turtle rehabilitation programme up close - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

Ryan Bridge TODAY reporter Kieryn Morris feeds the rescue turtles at Kelly Tarlton's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I wouldn't give myself 10 out of 10': Chris Hipkins - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says it's important to recognise his own failings, after his own MP Helen White only gave him a 9 out of 10 rating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Only medical facility for miles': The unique pressure of being a rural GP - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

College of GPs President Dr Luke Bradford says a proposed rural GP training pathway is essential to solve the shortage and understand the challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It's so Kiwi": Hollywood star praises Big Girls Don't Cry - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

Big Girls Don't Cry' director Paloma Schneideman joins Herald NOW ahead of the release of her debut film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G.J. Gardner: 'Our smallest build, with the biggest heart' - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

The Taranaki community has rallied behind a local family's dream to provide a home for their autistic son. G.J. Gardner's Rod Roebuck joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warm, kind, and generous': Remembering Phil Gifford - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

Panellists Carmen Parahi and Tim Wilson share memories of Phil Gifford, drinking culture, the Tongariro Chateau, and which political 'Chris' is the best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic sea slugs: What to look out for - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

Toxin chemist Tim Harwood says dog owners should prevent their pets from snuffling around in the sand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Bradford: Mt Albert electorate could reshape Parliament - Thu 1 Oct 02.10.2026

National victory here could come at the expense of some of the party’s most senior list MPs – Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop, Paul Goldsmith and Gerry Brownlee are all potentially vulnerable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does he jog all day?' How does Wayne Brown get 10 hours sleep per night? - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

Panellists Carmen Vicelich and Rawdon Christie discuss lower house price growth, how much sleep we get, and Jeff Bezos' superyacht. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour defends Capital Gains Tax, despite PREFU's property growth slash - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says they won't change modelling, despite the pre-election fiscal update showing smaller house price growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I look forward to parties agreeing': Are Opportunity's bottom lines too easy? - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong says they know they have to work with industry and iwi in regards to phasing out bottom trawling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe has died - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

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'Existential risk to humanity': AI dangers listed in Anthropic's own IPO docs - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

Anthropic's listing, the bond rout, and Hallenstein Glasson's cracker retail result, with Garth Bray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debt mountain': Nicola Willis responds to Treasury findings - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

National Finance Spokeserson Nicola Willis says returning to surplus remains the core focus for the next Government, following PREFU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debt mountain': Nicola Willis responds to Treasury findings - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

National Finance Spokeserson Nicola Willis says returning to surplus remains the core focus for the next Government, following PREFU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Bridge: How much could we get in tax cuts? - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

Taxpayers are the real victors here, the real heroes, and more money in the pocket to offset higher prices will surely be a welcome thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eden Park fortress: 'When you explain it like that, there's a bit of pressure' - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

All Blacks captain Codie Taylor says he was impressed by Australia against South Africa, and the Bledisloe Cup test matches will be tough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'What makes you qualified?' Ryan Bridge asks Chlöe Swarbrick about finance job - Wed 30 Sep 01.10.2026

Act Party leader David Seymour and Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick discuss PREFU, and whether it's OK to talk about jobs they might get in Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PREFU Preview: Stronger tax take could mean better fiscal outlook - Tue 29 Sep 29.09.2026

ANZ senior economist Miles Workman says the pre-election fiscal update should be largely in line with the budget, but the fiscal outlook may be better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia mega buyback, plus Lodestone Energy readies launch on NZX - Tue 29 Sep 29.09.2026

Nvidia authorises $150b of share buybacks, for a total US$235b. NZX to welcome Lodestone Energy listing on October 22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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