Best Kit Parks Podcasts (2025)

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UK set to become home of new Universal theme park 7:16

33m ago7:16

7:16

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about Prince Harry being back in court, Rome's Colosseum falling victim to price-fixing and how the UK is set to become the home of a massive new Universal theme park.

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Speed limit increases ignore safety findings - lawyers 3:16

36m ago3:16

3:16

Lawyers for a group seeking to pause the roll out of speed limit increases say the changes are ignoring NZTA's own safety findings. The group - called Movement - wants any changes to speed limits to wait until the outcome of a judicial review. But counsel for the Crown say millions of dollars are already commitment to putting the governments policy…

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Evening business for Wednesday 9 April 2025 4:52

39m ago4:52

4:52

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Second horse dies during England's Grand National race 4:04

43m ago4:04

4:04

A horse which collapsed during the Grand National in England, has died, marking the second death as a result of Saturday's race. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Saint Kentigern College buys multi million dollar Coromandel property 7:38

1h ago7:38

7:38

Saint Kentigern, which already has campuses in Remuera and Pakuranga has purchased the 1000 acre water front Wilson Bay Farm. It's possible to reach the property by road or through a 90 minute boat ride and it will operate as a third campus. The school said students will get a chance to farm, grow food and learn other practical skills. Saint Kentig…

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Reserve Bank cuts official cash rate by 25 basis points 3:17

1h ago3:17

3:17

It was a move that was widely predicted - but comes amid enormous economic upheaval with Trump's tariffs sending markets into a spin. While previously most forecasts didn't expect a lot more cuts from here, commentators now say the international financial turmoil caused by the US could actually mean the OCR goes even lower than expected. Money corr…

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NZ China Council on Trump's 104 percent tariff on China 9:04

1h ago9:04

9:04

The United States president had given China 24 hours to roll back its threatened tariff on US goods. Instead, Beijing returned fire calling Trump's ultimatum a mistake on a mistake that amounted to blackmail and China has vowed to fight to the end. Some New Zealand businesses that manufacture in China could be caught in the unfriendly fire. It's al…

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Te Whatu Ora plans to slash jobs in safety department 3:19

1h ago3:19

3:19

Te Whatu Ora is proposing to slash jobs from a department that brings in millions of dollars a year and ensures safety in hospitals, rest homes and other community health providers. The union said the proposal is non-sensical and will cost far more than it saves, while the former chair of Health NZ has called it extremely risky. Keiller MacDuff rep…

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Green MP Benjamin Doyle speaks on social media posts 5:45

1h ago5:45

5:45

The Green MP Benjamin Doyle has dug in - insisting they've done nothing wrong in regards to their social media posts - though admitting they were politically naive. It's the MP's first public comments since the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters launched an attack last week, questioning the appropriateness of language on Benjamin Doyle's priva…

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ERO appears before Education and Workforce Select Committee 3:23

1h ago3:23

3:23

Northland MP Grant McCallum said local GPs have told him they see children as young as eleven pregnant. The revelation came during the Education Review Office's appearance before the Education and Workforce Select Committee. As well as how sexuality and relationship education is taught, the select committee also looked at chronic absenteeism. Educa…

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Judge on verge of approving settlement against NCAA 5:27

1h ago5:27

5:27

College athletes in the United States could soon be getting paid as a landmark legal battle comes to a close. A California judge is on the verge of approving a multi-billion dollar settlement of three separate cases against the NCAA, which would bring an end to the amateur era in college sports. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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High School robot builders team struggling to get sponsors for trip 6:17

1h ago6:17

6:17

A high school team of robot builders might be denied the chance to test their skills on the international stage, after struggling to get sponsors. The Lynfield College Year 12 robotics team won the right to compete at the world champs in Texas later this month. Despite raising a good chunk of cash themselves, previous sponsors can't afford to kick …

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China responds to JD Vance's 'Chinese peasants' comments 3:49

2h ago3:49

3:49

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about the immediate reaction of Donald Trump's super sized tariffs on China, JD Vance's recent comments about 'Chinese peasants,' and a forestry worker in India being in trouble with authorities at a national park for giving a cheetah and her cubs some water.…

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Auckland cafe forced to change name of 'Cinna-buns' 7:03

2h ago7:03

7:03

Auckland's Hill House Cafe has been making sought after cinnamon buns from a family recipe for years. Until now, the gooey spicey pull apart buns have been called 'Cinna-buns,' but they are being forced to change the name. So they've put the call out for suggestions. One of the co-owners of Hill House Cafe Leilana Meredith spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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English for footballers: Tactics - Tiki-Taka 16:21

1h ago16:21

16:21

In this episode, Jack focuses on language for footballers. This is the second of five podcasts that focus on tactics and some advanced football English that you need to talk about tactics and approaches to tactics. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by v…

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120 million Australian dollars wiped from local share market 2:41

1h ago2:41

2:41

Australia hasn't been immune to the wild ride on global markets - with around 120-million Australian dollars wiped from the local sharemarket on Monday. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Evening business for 8 April 2025 5:03

44m ago5:03

5:03

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Black Caps advertising for new white-ball coach 5:52

1h ago5:52

5:52

The Black Caps are advertising for a new white-ball coach after Gary Stead stepped away from the role he held for eight years. Stead is still to confirm whether he will remain as Test coach after his contract runs out in June. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Mini Tornado leaves trail of damage across Levin 4:21

1h ago4:21

4:21

Debris was quickly cleared, including trees blocking State Highway 1, but some residents are left waiting for assessors to check the damage to their property. Levin's mayor said there's a feeling of anxiety in town, after a tornado twisted a similar path three years ago. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

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Seeka Kiwifruit Industries share prices drops 11 percent 6:43

27m ago6:43

6:43

On Monday, more than two billion dollars was shaved off the New Zealand share market. Finance Minister Nicola Willis signalled while New Zealand's economy is strong, we won't be immune. One of the companies hit hard by the market slump is Seeka Kiwifruit Industries, it's share price dropped 11 percent. Chief Executive Michael Franks spoke to Lisa O…

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Night ‘n Day wants access to supermarket home brands 8:20

1h ago8:20

8:20

A convenience store chain looking to bust up the big supermarket duopoly has a shopping list of what's needed to achieve that. The Woolworths and Foodstuffs chains dominate New Zealand's supermarket sector. A 2022 Commerce Commission report found they're making more than a million dollars in excess profits every day. Night ‘n Day chain general mana…

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Woman guilty of stealing over $180,000 from elderly mother 3:59

34m ago3:59

3:59

A woman's been found guilty of stealing over 180,000 dollars from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account - a type of crime elder advocates say is becoming more and more common. Gaylene Thomas was given the power of attorney to sell her mother Adela Cottam's home, but after doing so, withdrew 188-thousand-dollars from her mothe…

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Govt speaks on NZ economy and US tariff regime 2:50

1h ago2:50

2:50

The coalition government has sought to reassure New Zealanders that it has the economy in hand - as the United States' radical tariff regime risks a global recession. The US President Donald Trump has upended the world economy in recent days through his sweeping tariffs and an escalating trade war - which has wiped trillions off global financial ma…

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Blues and Moana Pasifika set to battle at Eden Park 3:09

25m ago3:09

3:09

The Blues and Moana Pasifika will battle for city supremacy this Saturday, both sides with contrasting fortunes so far this season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Dunedin croquet club looking to double member numbers 6:20

31m ago6:20

6:20

A Dunedin croquet club is looking to attract new enthusiastic players as it aims to double its number. Forbury Park Croquet Club President Sue Chilton spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Donald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China 5:16

22m ago5:16

5:16

While many countries are looking to hustle up a tariff deal with the Trump administration, China is promising to stand firm. Beijing' commerce ministry said the United States' threat to increase tariffs by another 50 percent is a mistake upon mistake and amounts to blackmail. United States correspondent Zach Monterallo spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Wellington boys school bans energy drinks 6:31

2h ago6:31

6:31

A Wellington boys school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term after a spike in students going to the sick bay after drinking them. A post on the Saint Patrick's College website says the drinks are high in sugar and caffeine and are not recommended as part of healthy diet. Rector of St Patrick's College in Wellington Mike Saval…

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Row started after Israel deports two British MPs 6:03

2h ago6:03

6:03

Europe correspondent Diane To spoke to Lisa Owen about a diplomatic row going on between the United Kingdom and Israel, the response to Donald Trump's tariffs across Europe and how scientists in Europe and the UK are about to shoot a special satellite into Earth's orbit.

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Evening business for 7 April 2025 3:43

2h ago3:43

3:43

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Anti-social behaviour has marred AFC's latest A-League match 5:19

2h ago5:19

5:19

An assault, an arrest and anti-social behaviour by fans has marred Auckland FC's latest A-League football match at Mt Smart Stadium. Police say an Australian national was taken to Middlemore Hospital and underwent surgery for facial injuries sustained in an assault. A 46-year-old man was arrested at the stadium over the incident. Sports reporter Fe…

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2 billion dollars wiped off value of NZ share market 6:43

1h ago6:43

6:43

Trump says the falling markets are the medicine needed to fix a problem...

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Research on effects of vaping on NZ youth causing concern 4:39

1h ago4:39

4:39

We need to know before it's too late, that's the message from researchers working to find out the long-term health effects of vaping on New Zealand's young people, who are nearly three times more likely to vape than teenagers in Canada, the US and Australia. It could be decades before we know definitively what impact it's having on their bodies, bu…

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NZ needs to decide whether to fix pot holes or save lives - GP 7:51

2h ago7:51

7:51

Tairawhiti doctors are warning some Gisborne Hospital services are on the brink of collapse and without an influx of doctors in the next four weeks could be forced to shut down. Last week, the head of pediatrics there told Checkpoint he has just half the Doctors he should and the relentless workload is taking a personal toll on people. Dr Fergus Ai…

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New Zealand's defence spending to increase 6:21

2h ago6:21

6:21

New Zealand's spending on defence is set for a sharp rise - with the government laying out a plan to double it within the next eight years. It's expected to bring the government's investment to more than 2 percent of GDP - a target set by NATO. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Medicinal cannabis user worried about new drug-driving laws 4:04

2h ago4:04

4:04

A survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis. Toni Jarvis says he uses prescribed products to ease his PTSD, which stems from his abuse, and he now feels like the state is after him again. Jimmy Ellingham reports.…

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Queenstown locals on pressures with visitor and resident growth 4:44

2h ago4:44

4:44

Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache. The Queenstown Lakes population is about 52,000 people, but that grows to about 120,000 people in peak summer. As the government pushes for more tourist arrivals, reporter Tess Brunton has b…

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Firefighters battling blaze at industrial complex in Bromley 2:29

2h ago2:29

2:29

Firefighters are battling a blaze which erupted at an industrial complex in the Christchurch suburb of Bromley this afternoon. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire in Maces Road shortly before 1:00pm, and when they arrived, firefighters found the building engulfed in flames. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Moana Pasifika make history with win over Waratahs 3:38

2h ago3:38

3:38

The team had never scored back-to-back Super Rugby wins - but that all changed after the side picked apart the Waratahs over the weekend. It's new ground for a club that's struggled to bag games in past seasons and the addition of All Black Ardie Savea has made a big difference as Moana Pasifika looks to make its first playoff. RNZ's Jamie Wall spo…

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Calls for Burial and Cremation Act to be updated 7:38

3h ago7:38

7:38

People in the business of death would like the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 updated saying it hasn't kept up with changes in technology. They also say there are no clear rules around what to do with ashes no one collects. About five years ago there was public consultation about up-dating the legislation, but nothing has happened since. Andrew Malc…

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Israel admits soldiers made mistake killing emergency workers 4:23

2h ago4:23

4:23

Israel's army has changed its account over what happened when 15 emergency workers were shot and killed in Gaza last month - now admitting that its soldiers made mistakes. Israel had originally said its troops opened fire on the five ambulances, a fire truck and a UN car because they thought the convoy was advancing suspiciously without headlights …

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What makes electronic waste dangerous? 5:12

3h ago5:12

5:12

Already this year Auckland Council has had at least 13 rubbish truck fires caused by discarded batteries. They over heat and spark up the other rubbish, costing the council up to $5000 a truck fire. An audit of kerbside bins in 2023 showed 71 percent of them contained electronic waste. Echo Chief Executive Officer Patrick Moynahan spoke to Lisa Owe…

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Brits often use 'polite-isms' to avoid confrontation - study 7:44

3d ago7:44

7:44

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about new details emerging about the fiery collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the coast of England, a watchdog set to investigate in the dispute at Prince Harry's charity and a study finding Brits are often using 'polite-isms' to avoid confrontation.…

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Evening business for 4 April 2025 5:49

3d ago5:49

5:49

News from the business sector, including a market reportNews from the business sector, including a market report.

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Black Caps to wrap up home summer in Mount Maunganui 3:13

3d ago3:13

3:13

Having hammered Pakistan 4-1 in the T20's, New Zealand are now chasing a clean sweep in the One Day series. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Commander and crew of Manawanui were under-trained 3:29

3d ago3:29

3:29

The Commander and crew of the doomed Manawanui were under-trained and the ship was not up to the job it was doing when it sunk off the coast of Samoa. That's according to a Navy Court of Inquiry which has released its report into what caused the $100 million ship to sink while doing survey work in October. Rowan Quinn reports.…

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Person dead after train and vehicle collide in Auckland 1:39

3d ago1:39

1:39

Reporter Lucy Xia was at the scene of a fatal crash between a train and a vehicle in Auckland's Penrose. She spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Minister faces criticim over potential conflicts of interest 4:03

3d ago4:03

4:03

The Food Safety Minister is facing criticism over potential conflicts of interest, after it emerged his sister advised his office against introducing tougher regulation of baby formula. Andrew Hoggard was among senior ministers who were intensively lobbied by a handful of companies opposing trans-Tasman infant formula standards, which were later dr…

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Gisborne Hospital children's ward has half of doctors it should 9:26

3d ago9:26

9:26

Doctors in Tairawhiti are warning some hospital services are on the brink of collapse, with about 40 percent of senior positions vacant across the board. Last year, dozens of senior clinicians warned the government about the looming crisis, and have written to the Prime Minister saying it's got even worse. Shaun Grant, the head of pediatrics at Gis…

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Manawatu sports field transforms into country art expo 3:42

5d ago3:42

3:42

A huge metal gorilla, horse heads, a friendly moa and wire mesh figures are just some of the sights transforming a northern Manawatu sports field into a country art expo. The tiny town of Kimbolton is hosting its biennial sculpture festival where the entries are mostly made out of recycled material from the rural backblocks. It's expected over 4000…

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HIV self testing kits in NZ pharmacies for first time 3:37

3d ago3:37

3:37

For the first time, HIV self testing kits are now available at some pharmacies in New Zealand. It's a move HIV support groups say brings New Zealand closer to eliminating HIV transmission by 2030. Victor Waters reports.

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