Best Fleet Analyst Podcasts (2025)

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the papal conclave beginning tomorrow 3:24

30m ago3:24

3:24

The doors of Rome's Sistine Chapel officially lock tomorrow morning as the conclave selects a new pope. 135 cardinals from around the world will vote on a successor to Pope Francis, who was laid to rest almost two weeks ago. There's no timescale for how long it'll take, but the last two papal elections lasted for two days. Europe Correspondent Gavi…

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Ally Kingi: Teacher aide and Union Member on the future of a pay equity deal for teacher aides may fizzle out under newly introduced Government legislation 4:30

2h ago4:30

4:30

The future of a pay equity deal for teacher aides may fizzle out under newly introduced Government legislation. The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay equity claims of gender-discrimination, is expected to have its third reading this morning. A deal reached by union teacher aide members in 2020 is due to be reviewed - but may no lo…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025 34:03

2h ago34:03

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 7th of May 2025, The government wants to overhaul the Gender pay equity claims process, Teacher aide Ally Kingi explains how it will impact her workforce. National's putting forward a member's bill that bans social media for under 16-year-olds, parenting expert Nathan Wallis shares h…

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Ryan Bridge: The Restore Passenger Rail protestors will be back 2:41

2h ago2:41

2:41

Bad news this morning for any productive, hard-working, and busy members of our society. The climate protesters who brought Wellington to a standstill - rush hour traffic to a stand still - will be back at it again soon. Mark my words. You'll see more idiots gluing themselves to motorways, abseiling down Mt Victoria, hanging signs from gantries, ro…

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Bharat Chawla: India New Zealand Business Council Chair on the beginning free trade negotiations 2:30

18h ago2:30

2:30

A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to kick-start Free Trade Agreement talks. The Prime Minister, along with several other ministers, visited India earlier this year to improve diplomatic ties. India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla told Ryan Bridge India will hope to make movement in New Zealand easier for its …

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Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on the decline in livestock numbers 3:39

18h ago3:39

3:39

A tough winter ahead for meat processing plants as livestock numbers continue to decline. Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the past 10 years – a total decline of 6.2 million sheep since 2014. The number of dairy cattle also fell 13% over the same period. Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Toby Williams told Ryan…

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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Labor winning the election, Albanese's talk with Trump 2:48

21h ago2:48

2:48

The Australian Prime Minister's confirmed he's had a 'warm and positive' chat with US President Donald Trump. Anthony Albanese's Labor Party has swept back into office, securing a historic second term. It's widely thought Trump's volatility influenced the outcome. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge Albanese thanked him for reach…

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Tania Burt: Northland Inc Head of Destination on tourism organisations teaming up to shine a light on its tourism offerings 3:49

23h ago3:49

3:49

Tourism organisations from across the North Island are teaming up to shine a light on its tourism offerings. Fifteen operators including Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Rotorua NZ and Northland Inc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. It aims to generate interest from key tourism markets particularly Australia, North America and China. Northland I…

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Ryan Bridge: The ultimate scandal 3:37

23h ago3:37

3:37

Disclaimer: Satire On the news last night, it was nothing but scandal. Scandal. Scandal. I don’t think I’ve seen political misconduct of this magnitude since Watergate. The Woodward and Bernsteins of our time were busy digging through documents, uncovering truth. Protecting democracy. From corruption. From evil. Erica Stanford, Minister of Educatio…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025 33:53

23h ago33:53

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 6th of May 2025, A Government delegation has landed in New Delhi for the first round of talks towards a FTA between India and New Zealand, India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla tells Ryan Bridge how we should approach a deal. New figures from Stats NZ show our livestoc…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on two counter terrorism investigations in the UK and thousands of people at risk of losing hot water 2:55

1d ago2:55

2:55

Eight men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism UK police investigations. Five people were arrested at various locations around England on Saturday as part of a "pre-planned" investigation into a plot to "target a specific premises." Three other men, all Iranian, were arrested in London on Saturday as part of a separate counter-terro…

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Lesley Yeomans: Australian Prime Minister on Anthony Albanese's election win 3:35

2d ago3:35

3:35

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been re-elected for a second term after Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton. Dutton not only failed to unseat Albanese, but he also lost his seat of Dickson in Brisbane, making him the first federal opposition leader to ever do so. Australian Correspondent Lesley Yeomans talks to Ryan Bridge about Saturd…

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Andrew Alderson: Sports Contributor on Liam Lawson's Miami Grand Prix race, the world snooker championship and the Warriors over the weekend 3:07

2d ago3:07

3:07

Liam Lawson has been handed a five-second time penalty and has therefore lost his points finish from Formula One‘s Miami Grand Prix sprint race. After qualifying 14th, Lawson looked to have finished seventh in the 18-lap affair, shortened by one lap due to rain over the Miami International Autodrome. Sports Contributor Andrew Alderson talks to Ryan…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025 34:09

13h ago34:09

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 5 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Judith Collins: Defence Minister on funding announced for new Defence Force helicopters 5:27

2d ago5:27

5:27

The Defence Minister is tight-lipped over whether a major investment in the military, will mean better pay for frontline troops. Defence contractors will be lining up their bids to build the Defence Force's new maritime helicopters. Judith Collins revealed yesterday two-billion dollars has been set aside for new helicopters, while 957-million's bee…

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Ryan Bridge: world voters are picking certainty at best 3:45

2d ago3:45

3:45

No doubt Donald Trump's brand is dicey at home at best but globally, the world has watched on with a mix of amusement and feigned concern. These results out of Canada and Australia at the weekend show that brand has turned toxic... like a beef Wellington at a family dinner party. We've all seen the host - the chef - tuck in... but now we're thinkin…

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Zali Steggall: Independent member for Warringah ahead of the Australian Election 5:59

5d ago5:59

5:59

The balance of power seems to be shifting in Australian politics. There was a shock U-turn in the polls ahead of the election, with Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party suddenly pulling out in front. It now seems likely the party will secure a second term. Independent Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall told Ryan Bridge confidence in major parties …

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Mike Sabin: Former detective and anti-meth advocate on the need for preventative action 3:08

5d ago3:08

3:08

New figures on meth-use are prompting calls for more preventive action. Discharges from public hospitals suggest meth-use has increased four-fold over the past decade, while wastewater testing last year showed a doubling in meth use. Former detective and anti-meth advocate Mike Sabin told Ryan Bridge that you’ve got to turn the tap off on the suppl…

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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on David Seymour's call to limit government ministers 3:54

5d ago3:54

3:54

Act Leader David Seymour's taken aim at the size of government. He's calling for a limit on the number of ministers, with no ministers outside cabinet, and no associate ministers other than in finance. There's currently 82 ministerial portfolios, held by 28 ministers, and he claims they're full of 'meaningless titles'. PSA National Secretary Fleur …

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Ryan Bridge: Don't underestimate the Trump Bump 3:31

5d ago3:31

3:31

Alright it's time for Friday confessional. With the Pope passing away, all this focus on Catholicism's got me feeling repentant. There are two things I predicted would happen last December as I was signing for Christmas here at Newstalk ZB. One of those things hasn't happened and the other one is about to not happen. Poilievre winning the Canadian …

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Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2025 34:23

3d ago34:23

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Neil Edmond: MoneyTime CEO on the new financial literacy curriculum in schools 3:06

6d ago3:06

3:06

The Government's ensuring financial education is central to a refreshed school social sciences curriculum. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced it will be a core element for Years 1-10 from next year. The curriculum will cover key financial skills for younger students, such as having a bank account, earning, spending and saving. Older stud…

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Katie Ben: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists President on the senior doctors strike 5:30

6d ago5:30

5:30

About five-thousand senior doctors are striking until midnight in a bid to get more of them on the roster. This comes after eight months of failed negotiations with Health New Zealand. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it’s not going to fill workforce gaps without major improvements to pay and conditions. President Katie Ben told…

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Winston Peters: Rail Minister on the impact of KiwiRail reducing its Interislander fleet to two 4:51

6d ago4:51

4:51

The Rail Minister says any supply chain interruptions caused by the Interislander reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet can be handled. Aratere will be retired when demolition begins on its decaying Picton dock late this year or early next, to add infrastructure for new ships. It's KiwiRail's only rail-enabled ferry. Winston Peters told Ryan Bridge …

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Ryan Bridge: The ticking time bomb in Mark Mitchell's lap 2:14

6d ago2:14

2:14

Mark Mitchell, he's got a bit on his plate at the moment. He'll be happy with the score he got from Audrey Young in her ranking of ministers for midterm, but I reckon he is holding on to a ticking time bomb. This is the case of the beautiful young Colombian woman in Christchurch living next door to a monster. She didn't know he'd been let out of pr…

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Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025 34:28

5d ago34:28

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on the preview of the 2025 Budget 4:31

7d ago4:31

4:31

The Government books are expected to reach surplus by 2029. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has teased slices of her Budget 2025 cake, revealing $1.3 billion in new operating spending – a cut from the forecast of $2.4 billion. Ministers and agencies have been asked to cut more costs, for diversion into focus areas including health, education, and de…

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the major blackout that impacted Spain, Portugal, and parts of France 3:00

7d ago3:00

3:00

Chaos for southwest Europe during a major power blackout. Spain, Portugal, and parts of France went dark yesterday due to an issue with the grid, originating in Spain. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says power has now been restored, and they will take all necessary measures to prevent a repeat. Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge cash registers…

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Nick Harper: Political Analyst on Mark Carney winning the Canadian Election 3:21

7d ago3:21

3:21

Canadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney will have a lot of issues to tackle after winning the country's election last night. The win means he'll continue to lead Canada – the job he took over from Justin Trudeau six weeks ago. It's an upset loss for the Conservative Party, which was leading the polls up until Carney took over. Political Analyst N…

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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO talks growing number of reports of concern to Oranga Tamariki 2:44

7d ago2:44

2:44

A children's support charity says a mix of heightened awareness and more abuse could be the reason for more reports to Oranga Tamariki. The Ministry for Children estimates its seen a 45 percent increase in reports of concern in the year to April. It comes as Newstalk ZB reveals more than a-thousand children are overdue to be assigned a social worke…

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Ryan Bridge: Budget 2025 will be frugal, but will Budget 2026? 2:32

7d ago2:32

2:32

You can’t say we weren’t warned Nicola Willis would be taking to government spending like a butcher to a fresh carcass. She’s been saying it for months. Yesterday she halved the operating allowance to $1.3 billion. All this because she wants to do what she said she’s do, and that’s balance the books by 2029. The recession’s cut her tax take so you …

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Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025 34:32

7d ago34:32

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On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30 April 2025, numbers revealed this morning show more 1,300 children are waiting to be assigned a social worker by Oranga Tamariki. Child Matters CEO Jane Searle gives her reaction to Ryan Bridge. Labour is already calling the upcoming budget the "slash and burn budget." But Ryan questions Finan…

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Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the changes to builder certifications and inspections 3:34

8d ago3:34

3:34

A thumbs-up from the building industry over changes to certifications and inspections. The Government will be letting approved builders, plumbers, and drainlayers sign off their own work for simple residential dwellings. 80% of inspections will also need to be completed within three working days. Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma told Ryan Bridge th…

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Rachel Barker: Plastics New Zealand CEO on the strategies for minimising plastic waste 1:52

8d ago1:52

1:52

A belief there's hope to solving New Zealand's plastic waste problem. Plastics New Zealand has released two reports with strategies for minimising plastic waste in the construction sector and in consumer, medical and seafood packaging. Five thousand tonnes of polystyrene packaging enters the supply chain every year, with 77% going to landfill. Plas…

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Andrew Little: Former Labour Leader on his bid for Wellington Mayor, Tory Whanau bowing out 6:03

8d ago6:03

6:03

Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour Leader Andrew Little a clear run. She says Little will do a good job, and she hopes people see her withdrawal as a gracious move. Little's been critical of Whanau, calling rate increases unde…

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Ryan Bridge: Flying will always be expensive in regional NZ 2:58

8d ago2:58

2:58

Here we go again with the whinge fest about Air New Zealand's prices. I get it. I try book the same flights as everybody else and when you're trying to fly some obscure route from this province to province its gets expensive. Quickly. But here we are again with politicians telling us fibs - telling us they can wave a magic wand and fix all of our p…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2025 34:35

8d ago34:35

34:35

On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29 April 2025, Tory Whanau has given up her bid to be re-elected Wellington's Mayor. Ryan Bridge got reaction from the apparent frontrunner in the race, Andrew Little. The construction industry is celebrating the government's to allow reputable builders, plumbers and drainlayers to self-certify the…

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Gold Expansions, Rare Earth Riches & Copper Chaos: Duparquet Drilling, Nyanzaga Launch, and Greenland’s Strategic Find (28/04/25) 5:32

7d ago5:32

5:32

Host Logan Ore dissects April 28th’s critical developments: Duparquet’s Drill Surge: First Mining’s second rig accelerates exploration in Quebec’s Abitibi gold belt. Nyanzaga’s $523M Bet: Perseus Mining bets big on Tanzanian gold, targeting 2027 production. Copper’s Price Rollercoaster: Tariff tensions and inventory drops keep traders guessing. Gre…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on a counterterrorism investigation after a crossbow attack in Leeds, Marks and Spencer's struggling after a cyber-attack, and Liverpool winning the Premier League 3:32

9d ago3:32

3:32

Three people have been taken to hospital after they were found injured in Leeds. Among them is a 38-year-old suspected attacker who is thought to have caused the injuries by using a crossbow. Police are investigating the incident as a counter-terrorism event because they also found a firearm at the scene. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Mike H…

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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB sports editor on Auckland FC win, Warriors in Christchurch and Super Rugby - Weekend Wrap 2:57

9d ago2:57

2:57

Auckland FC have officially claimed the Premier's Plate after Melbourne City drew with Adelaide United. The Auckland team beat Perth Glory 1-0 at home yesterday. Newstalk ZB sports editor Elliott Smith joins the show for a weekend sports wrap. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kirsten Corson: Chair of Drive Electric on the Government's latest push to have more public EV chargers missing the point 3:10

9d ago3:10

3:10

The Government's planning to build thousands of EV chargers by 2030. Using a concessionary loan scheme to do it, the Government will use a private-public funding model to build the charging model. Currently New Zealand has about 1400 EV charging stations. Chair of Drive Electric Kirsten Corson tells Ryan Bridge she isn't sure their plan will work. …

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Jo McKenna: Rome Correspondent discusses the upcoming conclave to select new Pope 4:20

9d ago4:20

4:20

Discussions around the next Pope are heating up. Eighty-eight year old Pope Francis has been laid to rest after a funeral in front of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Saturday night. One hundred and 35 cardinals will soon be locked in the Sistine Chapel to vote on his successor in secret - the candidates must be aged under 80. Newstalk ZB's Jo…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2025 34:24

9d ago34:24

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On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday 28 April 2025, Rome Correspondent Jo McKenna talks Ryan Bridge through what to expect as the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope. The government is making moves to try and boost the number of public EV chargers - but Drive Electric's Kirstin Corson explains why she doesn't think the plan is a silve…

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Ryan Bridge: Churches risk coming across hypocritical 2:16

9d ago2:16

2:16

There was a priest on the news last night talking about homeless people the cost of buying a house in New Zealand. This priest, who was all dressed up in his garb, then mentioned the fact there were marina berths down at the waterfront bursting at the seams with super yachts. I thought that was such an odd thing to say. I know the church's role is …

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Oskar Howell: Tech Commentator on the rising use of generative AI in the workplace 3:41

13d ago3:41

3:41

New Zealand workers seem to be embracing Gen AI in the workplace. New research from Robert Half finds 91% of workers are using AI tools to help with their day to day tasks. 93% of workers say they’re transparent about their use with their managers and employers. Tech Commentator Oskar Howell told Francesca Rudkin it’s becoming a real staple of a lo…

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Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood NZ CEO on the modelling for the FamilyBoost payment being incorrect 5:31

13d ago5:31

5:31

It comes as no surprise to some the Government got the number of families eligible for the full FamilyBoost payment wrong. New data shows 249 families have received the maximum payment of $975 dollars a quarter since the scheme came into effect last year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says IRD got the modelling wrong, as 21,000 families were thoug…

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Francesca Rudkin: Let China and the US sort it out 2:59

13d ago2:59

2:59

Sometimes being the grown up in the room is deeply unfulfilling, pragmatic, sensible. Considering consequences, taking a long-term view, they're all good, admirable words, and we should take some solace in them. But sometimes I think we'd rather just throw a plate at the wall. And so, it is. Was the government's response yesterday to the Trump tari…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2025 34:35

13d ago34:35

34:35

On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24 April 2025, Early Childhood CEO Kathy Wolfe joins Francesca Rudkin to discuss concern the sector reform could put business over children. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson explains new protections that require banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000. Increasing num…

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Scott Simpson: Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs on new protections requiring banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 4:16

13d ago4:16

4:16

A 24/7 reporting channel is just one of the new anti-scamming measures banks are implementing. The suite of consumer protections will be rolled out this year. Banks will also now reimburse victims up to $500,000 if they fail to adequately warn and protect consumers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson tells Francesca Rudkin telco c…

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the meeting between Christopher Luxon and Keir Starmer 5:49

14d ago5:49

5:49

Christopher Luxon and Sir Keir Starmer have reaffirmed the close ties between New Zealand and the UK. Luxon says the relationship between the two countries is strong, and he'd like to deepen ties around defence and security. The pair discussed their support for Ukraine, with Starmer announcing a multi-million dollar deal to buy Kiwi-made drones. Ge…

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