Best Kathryn Anne Edwards Podcasts (2025)

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Sports-chat with Joe Porter 10:42

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Super Rugby six finalists are decided - and defending champions the Blues sneak in to set up a blockbuster playoff with the table-topping Chiefs. Joe also discusses the Kiwi who has won the biggest gravel cycling race in the world, while the ANZ Netball championship heats up.

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From a tragic accident to a sporting dream 16:25

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On March 4th 2016 Bailley Unahi suffered a severe spinal injury following the collapse of a crowded balcony at a Six60 concert on Dunedin's infamous Castle Street. Trapped underneath, her life may have changed in a few fateful moments but Bailley says there is much to be thankful for. She talks to Kathryn about the career she never knew she wanted …

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Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka 22:35

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WorkSafe is given six months to pursue fewer 'novel' prosecutions or face deeper restructuring. A Road of National Significance north of Levin is cut down to two lanes, while Microsoft cuts its global workforce as concerns rise about AI taking jobs. Dileepa Fonseka is a Senior Correspondent with BusinessDesk…

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Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga 10:26

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Tauranga based Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans has news from the region

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Book review: The Question of Palestine by Edward Said 4:55

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Cynthia Morahan reviews The Question of Palestine by Edward Said published by Text Publishing

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Stuff and TradeMe to merge 8:34

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Stuff and TradeMe have announced a merger, with TradeMe to take a 50 percent stake in Stuff Digital

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Two doctors, one diary and a health system in crisis 21:07

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The reality of working in our under-pressure healthcare system is laid bare in Diary of a Junior Doctor - the new five-part docuseries which follows a group of junior doctors at Auckland's Middlemore hospital

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US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben 8:12

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President Trump's tariffs have been ruled illegal by a federal court, but the Oval Office is appealing. Meanwhile, Trump announced steel and aluminium tariffs would double to 50 per cent - and the court has not struck these down. Elon Musk is leaving as questions rise about his drug use, and the President's legislation to enact much of his agenda, …

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Needy data centres showing up in water-scarce areas 10:13

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Big tech companies are operating data centres that use vast amounts of water in areas of the world where water is scarce

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PM's new science advisor John Roche 18:32

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The Prime Minister's new chief science advisor, John Roche, is getting underway with his new job, a year after the position was vacated

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How vulnerable customers are handled by telcos 13:33

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The telecommunications sector says more people are turning to Facebook and Snapchat

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The week that was with Irene Pink and Te Radar 11:24

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Comedians Te Radar and Irene Pink tell us what's caught their eyes this week.

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Sports commentator Dana Johanssen 11:59

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Dame Lydia Ko has her first shot at a career grand slam this weekend and Rowing NZ has launched an independent inquiry into a recent US tour.

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Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki 11:35

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Robin discusses the latest events in Taranaki including a new high-spec Pouakai Hut replacement built to withstand extreme winds.

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Book review: Gabriele by Anne Berest and Claire Berest 5:16

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Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Gabriele by Anne Berest and Claire Berest published by Europa Editions

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How we make things - and how we could do it better 25:28

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Tim Minshall is the University of Cambridge's first Professor of Innovation and author of new book, Your Life Is Manufactured.

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Asia correspondent Ed White 9:25

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Shanghai-based Financial Times correspondent Ed White discusses events in Myanmar, South Korea, and India.

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Government goes for gas stake 12:20

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What will the Government achieve by setting aside $200 million to try and get a small stake in a new offshore gas field?

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Study finds link between low Vitamin D in babies 10:03

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Babies born with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop ADHD, schizophrenia, and autism later in life, according to a new study.

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FENZ complaints system neither independent, nor fair: Union 16:22

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The Professional Fire Fighters Union says Fire and Emergency's complaints system is neither independent, nor fair.

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Screentime: with James Croot, Stuff's film and TV reviewer 8:59

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James reviews the new Wes Anderson film The Phoenician Scheme, the French Film Festival and Dept Q on

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Raising literacy among boys - one principal's secret 17:37

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Teaching boys - how one principal turned around his school's academic performance

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New technology with Mark Pesce 19:18

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Mark delves into ChatGPT sycophancy, faking adhd tests with AI and artificial intelligence hallucinations affecting lawsuits.

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Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau 5:55

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Te Anau has hosted its first classic boat festival, Fiordland's wild wapiti herd is being considered for formal designation as a herd of special interest.

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Book review: Air by John Boyne 3:22

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Phil Vine reviews Air by John Boyne published by Penguin Random House

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FENZ National Commander apologises for complaint failings 16:19

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Fire and Emergency National Commander and Chief Executive Kerry Gregory talks to Kathryn about the apology made to a former volunteer firefighter, Sarah Hullah.

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The award winning film Southern Alps traverse 22:52

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Waiatoto follows a seven-day east-to-west adventure across the Main Divide

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UK correspondent Hugo Gye, Political Editor of The i Paper 11:36

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Hugo discusses the latest over the car attack in Liverpool, government spending rows and possible drought after a dry spring.

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Tracking apps and their use in coercive relationships 11:28

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It's natural for parents to want to know where their children are and technology has made that easier with the use of tracking apps.

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OCR cut but warnings about inflation, unemployment 9:11

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A cut to the official cash rate, but warnings about the strength of the economy from the Reserve Bank yesterday.

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FENZ apologises to volunteer firefighter after 10 year battle 17:02

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand has apologised unreservedly to a former volunteer firefighter for failing to properly investigate a series of complaints.

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Personal Finance with Liz Koh 9:24

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Liz Koh discusses the changes the impact the Budget has had on retirement planning.

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"I'm retired and I don't know what to do with myself" 14:30

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Many people prepare financial for retirement - but what about preparing psychologically? Clinical Psychologist Karen Nimmo on the big transition and how it impacts individuals and relationships

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Book review: The Buried City by Gabriel Zuchtriegel 9:45

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Paul Diamond reviews The Buried City by Gabriel Zuchtriegel published by Hachette

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The young grower winning awards 7:49

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Jack Haddon, 22, has won the Pukekohe 2025 Young Grower regional title for his work managing 200 hectares of cauliflower and cabbage.

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NASA senior scientist Dr Nicky Fox 17:38

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Dr. Nicky Fox joined NASA in 2018 as the director of the Heliophysics Division in the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and is now the associate administrator for NASA's SMD.

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Australia correspondent Bernard Keane 8:29

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Bernard Keane discusses the Australian government and a new offshore gas project, the on-going stoush between the Liberals and its coalition partner, National, over climate change policy.

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Domestic jets are returning to Hamilton airport after 25 years. 6:46

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Air New Zealand is to operate a 171-seat Airbus service between Hamilton and Christchurch from 18 September.

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When might the planned 24/7 health service eventuate? 21:28

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The new, planned, 24/7 telehealth service giving people access to online GP appointments, is due to be launched in the next month or so.

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Private company to process building consents 14:09

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The country's first private business accredited to issue building consents is being officially registered today - promising to process building consents in just 10 days.

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Optimist Lightning Round: The Economist Takes Your Questions 49:34

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Kathryn answers listeners’ economic questions, with Robin’s stopwatch running. In under an hour, we cover risks to U.S. economic data, college tuition, taxes, bonds, degrowth, mortgages, tariffs vs. income taxes, wealth concentration, and why the future can’t be built on lies. Finally, for those of you not from Wisconsin, do you know how to pronoun…

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Sports correspondent Marc Hinton 9:23

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Auckland FC are knocked out of the A-League at the penultimate hurdle, losing to Melbourne Victory at home. The Warriors lose after a five-game winning streak and what shape the Super Rugby playoffs are taking after Moana Pasifika were beaten by the Chiefs.

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Xanthe White: "I have never made a garden without native plants in it" 17:12

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Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White on how to work with native plants in your garden.

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Business commentator Dan Brunskill 21:15

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The Government is tipping $200 million into getting a stake in an offshore gas field. Dan also discusses changes to KiwiSaver and the Government's investment boost scheme. And, the Reserve Bank meets tomorrow to decide on interest rates: a cut is expected, but what will follow is uncertain.

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Around the motu: Chris Hyde in Hawke's Bay 11:31

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Napier Port is facing a decline in cruise bookings, three very active Hamilton brothers have had six hip replacements between them, and Lonely Planet listed Napier among its "15 cities with the most tantalising food scenes"

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Posties upset about not delivering to hospitals 6:32

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If you're thinking about sending a get well soon card to a loved one in hospital - you might need to think again about how you do it.

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Book review: Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness by Sir David 6:34

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David Hill reviews Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness by Sir David Attenborough and Colin Butfield published by Hachette

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Kelly Tarlton: NZ's great treasure hunter 20:54

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The real story of Kelly Tarlton - treasure hunter and underwater explorer.

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USA correspondent Ron Elving 12:45

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The US President is not happy with Russia President Vladimir Putin stalling and Harvard as US sentiment towards the war in Gaza shifts, with people tired of the ongoing fighting.

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Ships to pay for their emissions 14:26

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For the first time, shipping companies will have to pay for the emissions produced by their vessels, but the decision falls far short of what Pacific Island nations had fought for at the recent International Maritime Organisation talks.