Best The Kings’ Union International Podcasts (2025)

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President Trump rejects TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) meme on his tariff strategy, saying, 'It's called negotiation' 55:01

7h ago55:01

55:01

President Donald Trump responds to a nickname some on Wall Street have given him to describe his tariff policy that includes the word 'chicken'; President is asked about Elon Musk saying he disappointed with the amount of spending in the budget reconciliation 'one big beautiful bill' passed by the House; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calls fo…

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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025 29:59

8h ago29:59

29:59

In today's episode, the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it, a former Kiwis rugby league player who has had his fair share of head knocks says Run It Straight is dangerously "stupid", a provincial rugby union in the lower North Island is threateni…

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Study reveals how singing to babies helps boost mood 2:26

9h ago2:26

2:26

A joint study between the Universities of Auckland and Yale, in the US, shows singing to babies really does help to lift their moods and boost their wellbeing. Dr Samuel Mehr spoke to Corin Dann.

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Lithium-ion battery fires double since 2020 3:55

9h ago3:55

3:55

A series of fires, suspected to be caused by lithium-ion batteries, has highlighted the slow progress in passing regulation to better deal with e-waste. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Officials warn govt on international adoptions 2:54

9h ago2:54

2:54

Fears over child exploitation and abuse have forced the government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has more.

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Reserve Bank cuts OCR 25 basis points 2:07

9h ago2:07

2:07

The Reserve Bank is likely to cut the official cash rate at least once more this year possibly twice but it was giving nothing away at Wednesday's monetary statement. Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby spoke to business editor Gyles Beckford.

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Sports Chat for 29 May 2025 2:03

9h ago2:03

2:03

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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No money in Budget for 'key' drone 6:27

9h ago6:27

6:27

Last week's Budget had nothing in it for a key type of drone the government says is crucial to transforming the navy. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

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Market Update for 29 May 2025 1:51

9h ago1:51

1:51

Market Update for 29 May 2025

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Zealandia eco-sanctuary seeks new fence 3:25

9h ago3:25

3:25

Wellington's most famous fence is nearing the end of its life, with a design for its replacement underway 25 years after it was first installed around Zealandia. Kate Green paid them a visit.

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Chch CBD could be NZ's loudest 3:08

9h ago3:08

3:08

Christchurch City Council is looking to raise city noise limits from 60 to 65 decibels, making their CBD the loudest in the country. Central ward councillor Jake McLellan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Waitangi Tribunal told health system 'failing' Māori 3:07

9h ago3:07

3:07

The Waitangi Tribunal has been told the health system is failing Māori with one woman detailing how her son has been let down multiple times. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira is covering the hearings.

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Victims reporting sexual assaults increases 2:27

9h ago2:27

2:27

A victims' advocate is crediting the Me Too movement for a big increase in the number of people reporting sexual assaults. Support agency HELP Auckland's Kathryn McPhillips spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Health policy expert questions govt's health spending 3:31

9h ago3:31

3:31

The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says one in five taxpayer dollars is now going into the health system, with record investment in frontline services. But a leading health economist says based on this year's Budget, the public system is treading water or even sinking. Ruth Hill reports.

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Sports News for 8am 29 May 2025 2:15

9h ago2:15

2:15

Dame Lydia Ko is pursuing a first ever U-S Open win but says it 'wont define her as a person' should she never achieve the feat.

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PM Luxon on public servants who leak to the media 7:38

10h ago7:38

7:38

The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it. Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

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CHAII and Stan Walker lead nominations for Aotearoa Music Awards 3:42

10h ago3:42

3:42

The breadth and depth of the New Zealand music industry will be on show on Thursday night at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ Head of Legal & Business Affairs Christy Whelan spoke to Corin Dann.

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Lorde plays pop-up show in Auckland 3:30

10h ago3:30

3:30

"Auckland I wanna play you something ... Meet me in the city tonight? Message me if you're keen." That was a message that sent Lorde fans in a WhatsApp group into a frenzy on Wednesday afternoon. Lorde Superfan Sophie Ashworth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Health NZ on theatre nurses industrial action 3:47

10h ago3:47

3:47

For the next month nurses at Auckland City, Starship and Greenlane hospitals will refuse to take 'on-call' shifts. They say Health New Zealand's latest pay offer doesn't keep pace with inflation or the cost of living. Health New Zealand Northern Region Deputy chief executive Mike Shepherd spoke to Corin Dann.…

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Theatre nurses in Auckland to take industrial action over pay 5:13

10h ago5:13

5:13

More than 370 theatre nurses in Auckland are taking industrial action in protest over pay and chronic understaffing. Starship nurse Haim Ainsworth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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NZ Rower arrested after incident in USA 2:50

10h ago2:50

2:50

Rowing New Zealand has launched an independent review after a top athlete was arrested during a recent tour to the United States. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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PSA criticises members who leak info to media 3:57

10h ago3:57

3:57

The Public Service Association has come out criticising members who leak information to the media, while also criticising Ministers who seek cherry picked advice on key policies. PSA national secretary spoke to Corin Dann.

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Former Kiwi league player on dangers of Run It Straight 7:12

10h ago7:12

7:12

A former Kiwis rugby league player who has had his fair share of head knocks says Run It Straight is dangerously "stupid". Former boxing promoter and league player Dean Lonergan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 7am 29 May 2025 1:11

10h ago1:11

1:11

Poland's four-time champion Iga Swiatek crushed British star Emma Raducanu to advance to the third round at the French Open, stretching her winning run in Paris to 23 consecutive matches.

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Business News for 29 May 2025 4:32

11h ago4:32

4:32

Business news for 29 May 2025

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Horowhenua Kāpiti rugby union threatens to cancel games if referee abuse continues 4:03

11h ago4:03

4:03

A provincial rugby union in the lower North Island is threatening to cancel games if abuse towards their referees continues. Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Chief Executive Corey Kennett spoke to Corin Dann.

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ECE teachers concerned over changes to pay for new teachers 5:08

11h ago5:08

5:08

A union for early childhood educators says changes to pay for new teachers undermines decades of progress towards fair pay. Hamilton based ECE kaiako Zane McCarthy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Early Sports Chat for 29 May 2025 3:25

11h ago3:25

3:25

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Morning Rural News for 29 May 2025 3:58

11h ago3:58

3:58

News from the rural farming sector.

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Early Business News for 29 May 2025 3:35

11h ago3:35

3:35

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Germany to help make long-range missiles for Ukraine 4:33

11h ago4:33

4:33

Germany has told Volodymyr Zelensky that it will help make long-range missiles to defend Ukraine from Russia. Journalist Shannon Redstall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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French surgeon sexually abused 299 patients 6:10

11h ago6:10

6:10

A former surgeon in France has been given the maximum sentence in one of the largest cases of child sex abuse the country's ever seen. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann.

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Sports News for 6am 29 May 2025 1:18

11h ago1:18

1:18

Erin Routliffe and Belarusian partner Victoria Azarenka have been beaten in the first round of the doubles at the French Open by Italian Olympic champions Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, the second seeds.

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The Cheerful Giver II (28 May 2025) 4:26

24h ago4:26

4:26

The Kings' ID – Daily Devotional with Bishop Charisma Eben Evangel Step into your divine identity with The Kings' ID! Each episode delivers a powerful, spirit-filled devotional from Bishop Charisma Eben Evangel, designed to ignite your faith, deepen your walk with God, and empower you to live a life of Kingdom impact. No distractions—just pure, tra…

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EFF vows to pursue legal action against Minister Solly Malatsi 12:41

1d ago12:41

12:41

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have vowed to pursue legal action against Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi over his policy directive aimed at relaxing company transformation and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements to enable Starlink's operations in South Africa. Malatsi faced the Communications and Digita…

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Ramaphosa confident that Trump will attend the G20 summit 7:17

1d ago7:17

7:17

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg later this year. The announcement follows a recent bilateral meeting where the two leaders explored deepening trade and investment ties. To unpack the significance of this development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst …

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Zulu royal family confident on King Misuzulu's monarchy 4:17

1d ago4:17

4:17

The Zulu royal family remains confident that Prince Simakade's court challenge will not disrupt King Misuzulu's ascension to the throne. Prince Simakade is contesting President Cyril Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu as the legitimate Zulu monarch in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. For more on the case, Elvis Presslin spoke to P…

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SA entertainment industry mourns the death of Presley Chweneyagae 6:18

1d ago6:18

6:18

The South African entertainment industry is in mourning following the sudden passing of Presley Chweneyagae, a talented actor best known for his iconic role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi. Chweneyagae, who recently captivated audiences with his portrayal of Cobra in the popular telenovela The River, left an indelible mark on the industry. Elvis P…

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ANC facing fresh allegations of internal irrregularities 5:20

1d ago5:20

5:20

The ANC is facing fresh allegations of internal irregularities after a scathing letter surfaced claiming that the party's Peter Mokaba regional conference in Limpopo was marred by manipulation and tampering. According to the letter, addressed to the party's National and Provincial Executive Committees, complaints about the alleged irregularities we…

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King Charles III opens Canada's parliament, saying 'the True North is indeed strong and free', amid Pres. Trump threats of annexation 50:32

2h ago50:32

50:32

Great Britain's King Charles III opens the Canadian parliament in Ottawa by declaring, "As the anthem reminds us, the True North is indeed strong and free." Associated Press calls it "a speech widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by U.S. President Donald Trump"; on Wall Streets, stocks climb after President Trump say…

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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025 27:30

1d ago27:30

27:30

In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a crackdown on public servants leaking information has been revealed, in a document leaked to RNZ, Health New Zealand says the situation in Tairawhiti Hospital …

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Record number of Hihi chicks hatch on Tiritiri Matangi Island 3:07

1d ago3:07

3:07

This year, a record 277 Hihi chicks fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island, in the Hauraki Gulf. Hihi Conservation Charitable Trust trustee and Professor of Conservation Science at the Institute of Zoology in London John Ewen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Wellington conservationist provides $1 million for council 3:19

1d ago3:19

3:19

When Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid on a thousand hectares of farmland and native bush in Eastbourne, it was only possible with the help of a million-dollar donation from the estate of a local conservationist. Reporter Kate Green has more.

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Clinical trial underway to test kava to treat PTSD 3:04

1d ago3:04

3:04

A new clinical trial is underway to test a traditional Pacific healing method for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The study's co-lead University of Waikato associate professor Sione Vaka spoke to Corin Dann.

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Early election called in Samoa 3:32

1d ago3:32

3:32

Samoa will go to the polls almost a year earlier than scheduled, with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa calling a snap election. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai spoke to Corin Dann.

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Tekapō locals remove stones stacked on lake front 4:09

1d ago4:09

4:09

For months the seemingly innocuous activity of stacking stones on the shores of Lake Tekapō had increased so much that residents couldn't keep up with knocking them all down. Tekapō resident Jonny Izard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports Chat for 28 May 2025 3:33

1d ago3:33

3:33

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Market Update for 28 May 2025 1:45

1d ago1:45

1:45

Market Update for 28 May 2025

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Homeless NZers on Gold Coast offered one-way tickets home 5:44

1d ago5:44

5:44

Down-on-their-luck Kiwis living on Australia's Gold Coast are being offered one-way tickets back to New Zealand when they find themselves homeless and without government support. Nerang Neighbourhood Centre general manager Vicky Rose spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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