Best Peter Barber Podcasts (2025)

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Hailey Ashton: hairdresser on the Government's plan to scrap older hairdressers' regulations 3:15

18m ago3:15

3:15

A hairdresser says the industry has lots of 'silly little rules'. Cabinet has agreed to all the Ministry for Regulation's recommendations - allowing drinks and dogs if businesses want them. Rules about the spacing of chairs and how bright lights are will also be scrapped from July. Hairdresser Hailey Ashton says she's always offered tea and coffee,…

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist weighs in on latest OCR cut 3:26

41m ago3:26

3:26

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee revealed it failed to reach a consensus today - before they voted to cut the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. But Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold says that's surprising. He explained that the fact someone is prepared to put their hand up and say they wouldn't support the move shows it was more …

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Wellington mayor Tory Whanau's clash with Chris Luxon 4:48

1h ago4:48

4:48

The Prime Minister's brushing off criticism from Wellington's mayor. Speaking to Newstalk ZB today, the PM hit out at the city's cycleway rollout and water management - saying other cities are moving forward. Tory Whanau says Luxon should focus on coalition issues and the problematic Government's school lunch roll out, not punching down on the capi…

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Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on King Charles' address to open parliament in Canada 5:17

1h ago5:17

5:17

A message sent to the Trump administration - by King Charles from Canada's throne. The monarch has given the traditional throne speech to mark the opening session of Canada's parliament. As the US President speaks of his desire to annex Canada, the King's presence is seen as a show of sovereign support. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says King …

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the start of the State of Origin 3:32

1h ago3:32

3:32

Warriors coach Andrew Webster has joined the chorus wanting a mid-season break in the NRL to play representative rugby league - and stop disruption to club sides. State of Origin - which gets underway tonight in Brisbane - saw 36 of the top players in the competition unavailable for selection over the weekend amid a truncated five-game schedule. Sp…

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Greg Wallace: Master Plumbers Chief Executive on the increase in homeowners needing to call tradies back in 6:12

2h ago6:12

6:12

Almost everyone who moves into a new house needs to call back a tradie to deal with a defect, according to new reports. Data in the new BRANZ Build Insights dashboard shows that after they had moved in, 86 percent of new homeowners needed to call back their builder or other tradesperson to fix something after they've moved in. Greg Wallace, CEO of …

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'BradCast' 5/27/2025 (Encore: Randall D. Eliason, former DOJ official, on Qatar's $400m plane gift to Trump) 57:58

9h ago57:58

57:58

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.comBy Brad Friedman

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Elizabeth Callaghan: UK correspondent on the latest developments with the Liverpool car ramming 4:13

22h ago4:13

4:13

A horror car ramming at a Liverpool Football Club victory parade is not being treated as terrorism. 47 people were injured when a car ploughed into the crowd celebrating the Premier League title win - seriously injuring two, including a child. A 53 year old British man from Liverpool has been been arrested. UK correspondent Elizabeth Callaghan says…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of latest Reserve Bank OCR decision 3:19

22h ago3:19

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All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank tomorrow afternoon, when stand-in Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby delivers the bank's latest monetary policy statement. A 25 basis point cut to the OCR to 3.25 percent is taken as a given - but experts are wondering what the future path of interest rates will look like. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the future of superannuation 7:39

22h ago7:39

7:39

The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they campaigned on it in the last election. She's explained it was not on their mandates or the coalition agreement - but changes need to be phased in. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen weighed in on …

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The Huddle: Can we try and regulate - or ban - Run It Straight? 9:16

23h ago9:16

9:16

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Have police and the Government made a mistake saying every crime will be investigated after yesterday's controversial memo leak? Should they have tried to clarify? A teenager has die…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2025 1:40:49

23h ago1:40:49

1:40:49

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 27 May 2025, Police Minister Mark Mitchell fronts up on the show to calm some nerves. Retailers are worried about a police memo that indicated police won't investigate shoplifting below a certain value. Tragedy in Palmerston North where a teenager has died after a run it straight …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston's rejection of Chippy is more significant than we realise 2:24

23h ago2:24

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I think Winston Peters ruling out ever going into coalition with Chippy after the next election is actually more significant than many people will realize. Because Winnie was actually Chippy's only credible path back to being prime minister again. Without Winnie, Chippy is completely stuffed, because the alternatives are not real options. The alter…

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Jason Paris: One NZ chief executive on the new report revealing many Kiwis don't trust AI 5:36

23h ago5:36

5:36

The use of AI has become more widespread, with 77 percent of New Zealanders using it over the past year. Despite this, the new One NZ AI Trust Report found that nearly half don’t trust large companies to use AI ethically. Furthermore, 62 percent say they would stop using a company if they had concerns about its AI use, with top concerns being the m…

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Stuart Nash: former Labour Minister on whether Labour needs to ditch Chris Hipkins as leader 4:35

24h ago4:35

4:35

Former Labour MP Stuart Nash has suggested the party needs to have some conversations about its future. NZ First leader Winston Peters has ruled out working with Labour after the 2026 election if Chris Hipkins is still in charge. Nash says this doesn't necessarily mean Peters has ruled out working with Labour - and the party will need to make some …

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Kate O'Brien: Air New Zealand general domestic manager on the airline introducing domestic jet service to Hamilton 1:43

24h ago1:43

1:43

Air New Zealand is bringing domestic jets back to Hamilton, for the first time in 25 years. Airbus A320 Jets will fly the airline's Hamilton-Christchurch route from September. It'll add about 25,000 seats a year between the cities. The airline's general domestic manager, Kate O'Brien, says it's one of their fastest growing regional routes. "We've h…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister clarifies controversial police memo regarding retail crime 5:42

1d ago5:42

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The Police Minister is attempting to clarify the meaning of a memo to staff on lower-value retail crime cases. The nation-wide directive told staff not to investigate shoplifting worth less than $500 dollars - and less significant petrol, online and retail theft. Mark Mitchell says that's not explicitly what the memo intended. He's promised police …

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Ross Grantham: Manawatu Area Commander Inspector on the case where a teenager died after a run it straight-style game 2:40

1d ago2:40

2:40

Police have revealed more about the death of a teenager, after a combative run it straight-style game with friends on Sunday. It involves people running fill tilt into each other, with no protective gear. The 19-year-old died in hospital yesterday, and our newsroom's been told he's Ryan Satterthwaite. Manawatu Area Commander Inspector, Ross Grantha…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Mark Mitchell's attempt to explain the retail crime directive 4:38

1d ago4:38

4:38

The Police Minister expects the Commissioner to continue to tackle retail crime. Police staff have been directed to not further investigate theft below $200, petrol drive-offs below $150, shoplifting under $500, and online fraud below $1000 dollars. But Mark Mitchell is promising retailers officers will always turn up when they have the resources. …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Sydney police setting up a gang taskforce to combat violence 4:35

1d ago4:35

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A new police task force has been established to address an increase in gang violence in Sydney after two were shot dead in broad daylight in the city's west. Taskforce Falcon will be led by the State Crime Command and will investigate shootings, arson attacks and kidnappings as far back as late 2024. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says there'…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on a teenager dying in a private run it straight-style game 4:41

1d ago4:41

4:41

A 19-year-old has died after suffering a head injury during a tackle game - known as run it straight - with friends on Sunday. Police say the impromptu event was based on a social media-driven competition, where people run into each other for full-contact collisions without protective gear. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leader on Winston Peters ruling out working with Labour 5:06

1d ago5:06

5:06

Labour's leader thinks talk of potential coalitions is premature. New Zealand First leader and veteran politician Winston Peters has ruled out working with Labour post next election if Chris Hipkins is still in charge. Peters has described a potential trio of Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Māori as a 'woke circus'. Chris Hipkins says Labour will s…

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'BradCast' 5/26/2025 (Encore: Former White House budget adviser Bobby Kogan on House GOP's 'profoundly evil' cuts to Medicaid) 57:59

1d ago57:59

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Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.comBy Brad Friedman

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Donald Trump agreeing to extend EU trade talks after earlier tariff threat 4:52

2d ago4:52

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US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU until July. Last week, Trump expressed frustration with the pace of talks and threatened to raise the tariff rate to as high as 50 percent as soon as June 1. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will be a significant relief to parts of Europe. LISTEN ABOVE S…

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