Best Leg Up Australia Podcasts (2025)

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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 July 2025 30:28

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In today's episode, dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed after Friday's devastating floods in Nelson and Tasman; "Silt and debris as far as the eye can see." That's how flood-hit Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett describes the aftermath of Friday's deluge which inu…

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Smith and Caughey's auction decorations from Santa's Grotto 3:22

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Auckland's former flagship department store Smith and Caughey's, which recently closed after 145 years, is selling off its shop fittings and surplus stock in an auction starting on Monday. Acting Chief Executive Matt Harray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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NZ Youth Choir takes top award 5:20

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New Zealand's Youth Choir has just taken out another top placing on the international stage hot on the heels of another global win. Choir director David Squire spoke to Corin Dann.

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Jannik Sinner becomes first Italian to win Wimbledon 3:35

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World number one Jannik Sinner has won his first Wimbledon title, dethroning Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in a four-set final. Correspondent at Wimbledon Simon Cambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports Chat for 14 July 2025 2:36

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How are the Black Sox going in the World Cup final?

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Markets Update for 14 July 2025 1:37

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A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Taxpayers' Union releases rankings of local councils rate rises 4:12

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The Taxpayers' Union has released its rates dashboard which ranks local bodies across the country on how much they have increased rates. The Taxpayers' Union local government campaigns manager Sam Warren spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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ACT party uses annual rally to look ahead to next election 5:25

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The ACT Party has used its annual rally to differentiate itself from its coalition partners - while also calling for all three parties to be returned to power next year. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.

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State of Emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman District 3:25

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A state of emergency remains in place in the Nelson Tasman District as locals continue to assess the damage from Friday's devastating storm. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Tasman Civil Defence on flood damaged region 2:11

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Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed following Friday's devastating floods in Nelson Tasman. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller John Ridd spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Tasman residents count the cost after two devastating floods 3:25

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Flood hit residents in Tasman's Motueka Valley are back to square one with after being hit twice in two weeks by devastating floods. Mary Argue reports.

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PM Luxon on Nelson Tasman floods 8:05

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Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed after Friday's devastating floods in Nelson and Tasman. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

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All Blacks dominate in 43 - 17 victory over France 6:25

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The All Blacks put in a much-improved performance to wrest the Dave Gallaher Trophy from the touring French in Wellington in the weekend. Former All Black halfback Ant Strachan and Sky Rugby Commentator and writer Tony Johnson spoke to Corin Dann.

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Bike numbers increasing in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch 4:14

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More people are getting on their bikes in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with numbers up year-on-year. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

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Slips and flooding causing problems on State Highways 2:55

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The weekend's wild weather has made itself felt on the country's State Highway network, with slips and flooding causing widespread problems. Waka Kotahi's Tresca Forrester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Fire in Auckland's Avondale causes traffic delays 2:26

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Motorists are advised to expect delays in Avondale on Monday morning due to a building fire in Great North Road. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Corin Dann.

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Family hopes for answers after woman died on Mt Ruapehu in 2024 3:17

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Family and friends of a woman who died on Mt Ruapehu still long to know how she ended up climbing in dangerous conditions they believe were well beyond her ability. Katie Todd has the story.

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Documents reveal Health NZ alcohol guidelines out of date 3:52

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The official guidance on low-risk drinking doesn't reflect modern scientific evidence and "understates the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health New Zealand documents released to RNZ. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

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Tasman mayor on clean-up after devastating floods 5:24

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Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed after Friday's devastating floods in Nelson and Tasman. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Massive clean-up begins in Tasman District after floods 4:15

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Some people in the Tasman District barely know where to start with the massive clean-up after Friday's destructive storm, the second in just two weeks. Ellen O'Dwyer was there.

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Business News for 14 July 2025 5:04

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Labour's Peeni Henare to stand in Tāmaki Makaurau by-election 5:40

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Labour has confirmed Peeni Henare will stand in the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection, triggered by the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Tarsh Kemp last month. Henare spoke to Corin Dann.

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Motueka Valley resident on aftermath of floods 4:31

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"Silt and debris as far as the eye can see." That's how flood-hit Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett describes the aftermath of Friday's deluge which inundated an already saturated Tasman District. Pickett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Early Sports Chat for 14 July 2025 3:08

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Sinner wins the Wimbledon Men's Final.

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Morning Rural News for 14 July 2025 4:11

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News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 14 July 2025 1:28

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A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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UK Scientists build AI powered four-legged robot 3:10

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Scientists in the UK have built a four-legged robot that moves like a real animal, adapting its walk, trot or bound in real time across rough terrain. University of Leeds lead researcher Joseph Humphreys spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Tasman farms could take years to recover from floods: Federated Farmers 4:22

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Federated Farmers believes it could be years before some farms in the Tasman District fully recover from the devastating floods of the past two weeks. Nelson Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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ACT party holds annual rally in Auckland 3:58

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The ACT party held its annual rally in Auckland on Sunday, celebrating policy wins, and encouraging its supporters to "keep the government" and look to ACT to "make it better." Political reporter Lillian Hanly was at the rally.

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Fraud Friday: The Best Basic Olympian w/ Sara Levine and Danny Murphy 1:23:32

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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Sara Levine & Danny Murphy (Not Another True Crime Podcast) to discuss Elizabeth Swaney, who proudly made it to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, without doing a single trick in her sport. Plus, the FDA demanded Alex Jones stop advertising questionable dietary supplements as coronavirus treatments, th…

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 July 2025 29:59

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In today's episode, on Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates; The net loss of New Zealanders headed across the Tasman last year was the highest it has been since 2012; "Play fast, think fast and adapt fast" are the words All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 3:45

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It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Political panel 7:03

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Listen to our weekly political panel.

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How will govt's AI strategy help schools? 4:32

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The government unveiled New Zealand's first ever AI strategy this week, it's a plan to reduce barriers and speed up responsible adoption, and yes it was written with the help of AI. Schools are working out how it will fit into teaching - embracing the benefits while trying to reduce the pitfalls. Westlake Girls' High School Futures Education and AI…

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Sports Chat for 11 July 2025 3:50

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Nathan Rarere has found a couple of rugby stats to finish the week with.

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Markets Update for 11 July 2025 1:20

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A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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French team reveals 10 changes for second test against All Blacks 6:59

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"Play fast, think fast and adapt fast" are the words All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's using to fire up his team ahead of Saturday's test match against France. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter and AFP journalist Florian Soenen spoke to Corin Dann.

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VR allows Wellingtonians to explore Antarctic landmark 2:39

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Wellingtonians have had a chance this week to explore a famous Antarctica landmark using cutting edge virtual reality technology. Krystal Gibbens went down to Te Papa to check it out.

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Te Pūkenga managers warn MPs about break up of institute 3:42

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The managers of Te Pūkenga and Nelson's mayor have warned MPs about what will follow the break up of the mega institute. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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Tasman Mayor on latest heavy rain warnings 3:33

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A new state of emergency is in force in the Nelson Tasman area just days after the last one was declared over. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Black Ferns debutant on match against Australia 3:23

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Matatū lock and army captain Laura Bayfield is set to make her Black Ferns debut off the bench in this weekend's O'Reilly Cup test against Australia in Wellington. Bayfield spoke to Corin Dann.

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Claims of dirty politics in Wellington Council elections 7:58

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On Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates. Independent Together Mayoral Candidate Ray Chung spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Dunedin teenager to be sentenced over bus stabbing 3:02

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The young teenage killer of a Dunedin student is being sentenced on Friday. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Corin Dann.

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UK and France to swap migrants in new deal 4:43

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The UK and France have announced a joint effort to tackle the surge of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. London correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann.

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Immunologist gives evidence at Covid inquiry 4:08

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An immunologist giving evidence at the inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response, has been questioned on claims the debate around mRNA vaccines was shut down during the pandemic. Reporter Lucy Xia has more.

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Number of Kiwis heading to Australia highest since 2012 3:35

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The net loss of New Zealanders headed across the Tasman last year was the highest it has been since 2012. Massey University Emeritus professor Paul Spoonley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Former broadcaster to run for Te Pāti Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau by-election 5:06

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Te Pāti Māori has chosen ex News hub broadcaster, Oriini Kaipara to run in the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann.

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Tasman residents prepare for more flooding 3:43

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Flood-soaked Tasman residents are holding their breath amid the weather warnings - hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett spoke to Corin Dann.

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Nelson Tasman District under state of emergency ahead of heavy rain warning 5:11

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The Nelson Tasman District is once again under a state of emergency with yet more severe weather on the way. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management spokesperson Paul Shattock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Business News for 11 July 2025 5:11

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News from the business sector, including a market report.