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With just two sleeps to go before the Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and South Africa, Newsable speaks to Jeff Wilson in Paris about the team's readiness, Stuff 's Tony Smith reviews Ian Foster's coaching redemption, we hear about the last final between the two sides in 1995 from a commentator for that match, Keith Quinn plus a South African supporters' bar in Auckland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post election, things seem to be moving a bit in the housing market and interest from overseas is picking up. Newsable has the latest in listings from Trade Me. Plus is Immigration NZ dealing with more bogus asylum claims? A check in on supermarket prices and a tortoise on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Muslim community in New Zealand is facing a difficult time with the opening this week of the inquest into the Christchurch mosques attacks and the dire situation in the Middle East. Newsable talks to the Islamic Women's Council Iceland's Prime Minister is striking for a day in support of equal pay, but will such high profile action make any difference? Could the world's most popular banana get wiped out? - plus letting family and friends in on tinder choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the conflict in the Middle East rages on, how can we express our feelings without provoking further aggression? Newsable is joined by the Human Rights Commissioner for some dos and don'ts. The inquest into the Christchurch terror attack gets underway today, is Predator Free under pressure? Plus, the most hated vegetable in Aotearoa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The match on Saturday morning could be the final step for the All Blacks into the finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023. Former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson previews the semi-final between the All Blacks and Argentina. Stuff sports reporter Rob Van Royen gives an over of the competition so far and we hear from a touring New Zealand fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The attacks and blockades against Gaza continue after the surprise attack by Hamas, while rockets are still fired at Israeli cities. A Kiwi living in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv talks to Newsable about daily life. The week in politics following the election, how hitting the snooze button may have benefits and a bear who knows how to find what she wants in the the freezer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the fighting continues in the Middle East, a New Zealand expert talks of what might happen next if there is no leadership and a pulling back from the edge. How did Act flip the seat of Tamaki, which had been held by National for 60 years? Why does Christchurch's mayor want to close some libraries? What does a ChatGPT designed Coke taste like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The excitement of election night is subsiding as the long haul to finalise a new government begins. There are renewed calls for help for the hospitals in Gaza plus your brain maybe making you eat more fatty food and Newsable puts out the call to help find a lost wedding dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National and Act are waiting on the count of special votes to see if they need Winston Peters to govern - Stuff's Chief Political Correspondent, Tova O'Brien, gives her shout on how things will play out. A former Labour Chief of Staff casts light on what it's like to negotiate with the New Zealand First leader. Why Labour lost so many Maori seats plus the impact the election result will have on the economy and climate policies and Australia rejects an advisory Voice to Parliament for First Nation people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a super tense 80 minutes of rugby, but the All Blacks have secured a win over Ireland and will now play Argentina in the semi finals next weekend. Former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson joins Newsable from pitchside at the Stade de France in Paris to give us his analysis of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an emphatic election result, Christopher Luxon, the 42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand, delivers his victory speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labour leader Chris Hipkins' full speech, conceding defeat to Christopher Luxon, and defending his party's record during six years in government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's knock out time and a weekend match that could really be the Rugby World Cup Final. Former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson joins Newsable to preview the match on Sunday morning between Ireland and the All Blacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a wrap - we've got to the last day of polling. Stuff political reporter Glen McConnell looks back over the campaigns. Australia votes in its referendum to give First Nation people a constitutional advisory role in matters affecting them. A Stuff colleague fronts about how important the Rugby World Cup match against the All Blacks is for Ireland plus - Is it cake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jury at the High Court in Christchurch has found David Benbow guilty of murdering his long-time friend Michael McGrath. This case has always been remarkable in that no body or weapon was ever found. This is the second time the case had been tried. The first resulted in a hung jury. Newsable spoke to Stuff's Martin Van Beynen, who was in court for both trials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conflict and suffering in Israel and Gaza is ongoing, but what is like for those living on both sides of the security fence? Newsable talks to the University of Otago's Dr Leon Goldsmith - who has just visited the areas called the Gaza envelope. Voting has been under for nearly two weeks, how is it all going? We hear about the tricky ways female frogs avoid over excited male froggies and the on-going saga of BYO avocados. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Israel takes action against Gaza, we hear from a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv. Do blue light glasses work? A bungee record attempt and the chooks enjoying live classical music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those living in Israel, life has changed in a flash, following the attacks by Hamas at the weekend. Newsable spoke to Jordan Grimmer, a New Zealander who lives in Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is one more main leader's debates this week, but tonight the smaller parties have a final opportunity to woo undecided voters. Stuff's political editor, Luke Malpass is moderating The Press debate and joins us to explain what might be at stake. Israel is working to recover its citizens held hostage after the Hamas attack. The jury retires in the Benbow trail, why landlords are wary of pets and could passports be on the way out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli security forces are carrying out operations to rescue hostages taken by Palestinian militants from Gaza and clear areas they seized on Saturday. The surprise attack by hundreds of gunmen from Hamas, under the cover of intense rocket fire, has reportedly killed hundreds of people in Israel. Hundreds of Palestinians have died in counter attacks on Gaza. Newsable speaks to the BBC's Middle East editor, Sebastian Usher, to get an analysis of the background to this conflict and what might happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could kiwis could be forced to head back to the polls if a coalition agreement can't be reached? Say it ain’t so! We’re also breaking down the new Middle East crisis with the BBC's Sebastian Usher, and talking the upshot of doing business in cricket-mad India. Plus, the unmissable story of a buffet etiquette breach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A slow start and some injury worries, but former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson believes the 73-0 win over Uruguay has shown the All Blacks are now in a good place to take on whoever they will face in next week's quarter finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New polls, covid isolations and alleged harassment of candidates... We round up the week with Stuff’s political reporter Glenn McConnell. Also, the referendum in Australia to give First Nation people a permanent advisory voice in parliament, animals that glow in the dark and Newsable brings you The Cake - headline version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks will be hoping to sew up a place in the quarter finals at the Rugby World Cup with a comprehensive win over Uruguay on Friday. It will be the final of the pool games and sees the return of captain Sam Cane. Former All Black and Sky commentator, Jeff Wilson, joins us to give us his thoughts on what's needed ahead of the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could further increases in interest rates be on the way? Newsable finds out more after the Reserve Bank left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent and warned that levels would remain the same for some time. The Cricket World Cup gets underway tonight with the Black Caps facing England. The on-going tensions between Canada and India and Fat Bear week is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The leader of the Opportunities Party hopes to win a seat in Christchurch, but could a deal be made to guarantee him the seat and for National to avoid potential negotiations with New Zealand First? Why are large commercial operations like Sanitarium not paying income tax? Plus drones and drugs and UK prisons, and the development rules that insist only short dogs are allowed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Dickason's sentencing is approaching and supporters are calling for leniency. Could Labour's latest promise to back new supermarket companies change prices? Plus could the bed bugs invading Paris find their way to New Zealand in returning rugby fans suitcases and you decide the best chippie flavour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is 2 months since three people died from mushroom poisoning in Australia - why are there no developments? We have the background to the Tupac Shakur murder charges nearly 30 years after his death, why the UN might need a shake up and the dog driving in Slovakia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ABs have proved they’re still a serious contender for this Rugby World Cup, blitzing Italy by scoring 14 tries in a 96-17 victory. Former All Black and Sky commentator, Jeff Wilson, shares analysis on how the All Blacks performed today and what they need to do ahead of their final pool match against Uruguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks face off against Italy Saturday morning (NZ time) in their next pool game in the Rugby World Cup. What preparations have the All Blacks been making and what does having players return from injury mean when it comes to the game plan? Former All Black and Sky commentator, Jeff Wilson, shares his thoughts on what the All Blacks need to bring to the game this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big week on the election trail, Newsable makes sense of the week in politics. How Donald Trump is pretty much banned from doing business in New York and what is the worry about golden clams setting up shop in the Waikato River? Plus your chance to stay in a recreated Shrek swamp home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Freedom and Rights Coalition is due to protest at parliament today, but what about and are police prepared? Plus Labour's health spokesperson talks about getting hit by lightning and her party's $1bn Pharmac funding promise and the "sweet natured" three flipppered Black Turtle's long road to recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National has released its welfare policy - what impact might it have on beneficiaries? Top rugby podcaster tells us about his picks for the quarter finals, Taylor Swift now appears to be the most searched for person on the internet and the politicians hit by lightning - literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National's transport policy talks road speeds and cones, but why road cones? Newsable talks to theirn transport spokesperson Simeon Brown to find out more. China is looking to police what people wear, cops are to starting using digi note takers rather than pen and paper and could the writers' strike in the US be over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gastro outbreak in a tourist hotspot is baffling investigators and raising questions about our drinking water supply. Wah's next for the Warriors? We ask Adam Blair. And we talk to a man preparing for a 24-hour bungy marathon. Plus: peanut butter habits and drama on The Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our little tribute to the Warriors. UP THE WAHS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re dedicating the ENTIRE show to the mighty Wahs! We speak with former Warrior (and former Bronco) Adam Blair, and we've got incredible insights from Shaun Johnson's personal mental skills coach. Also, why vintage Warriors merch is going off on TradeMe, and an excruciating decision for one kiwi fan attending the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've heard the bad news about petrol prices possibly reaching $3.50 a litre by Christmas (!) so is this the new normal? Canada accuses India of assassinating a Canadian citizen, plus what you should say when asked: "What is your favourite book?" And the fattest of fat bears and a doughnut truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first leader's debate of the campaign - Tova O'Brien assesses how well the two Chris's went. The four year Russell Brand investigation by media, the Ig Nobel science award for inventions that make you laugh, then think plus the art installation that could be a crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inquiry into the abuse at Dilworth school is out, so what do victims want now? Labour is pledging support for the installation of solar panels, but how much does it all cost? Fortifying food with iron to help those such as vegans, plus the Irish meteor crater, that wasn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wahs are into the preliminary finals. It's an amazing effort, but what role did the fans play? The former British nurse convicted of multiple baby murders, is appealing her conviction, the Welsh political reporter fighting misinformation that he is the nephew of the Welsh First Minister and anti-clamping bandits in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks got their World Cup campaign back on track with an 11-try thrashing of Namibia - although Ethan de Groot's red card soured their night. Rugby icon and Sky Sports pundit Jeff Wilson joins Jess from the Stadium de Toulouse to provide expert analysis of the major talking points - including whether the tournament format is fair on the game's minnows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The glamour guys should have a field day!" That's All Black legend and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson's take as he previews New Zealand's Rugby World Cup pool match against Namibia in Toulouse tomorrow morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior GPs have issued a plea for action to retain staff as the local health service reaches tipping point. We wrap up the highs and lows of the political week, explore what's going on with claims of mummified aliens plus Fun Fact Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will small businesses survive another 12 months with inflation above ideal levels and are there any political parties promising help? Google has been taken to court by the US government, but why? Plus vegelections are on and Imogen is dreaming about a job in the United States as a Taylor Swift reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government's books have been opened and things aren't looking great, but they're not looking absolutely terrible. The bad news is inflation may stay high and interest rates may go up again. We get the TLDR from. Stuff's political editor. Morocco is struggling to deal with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake so why aren't they accepting all the aid on offer? Plus tramping safety in the face of crazy rescues and why bachelor's handbag is now recognised in a dictionary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Phillips and his children are still on the run after disappearing from their home in Marokopa. But what is known about where he might be and do the police have any leads? The CEO of One NZ fronts after his company was rated as the worst mobile provider by the Commerce Commission, why are the national anthems sounding so bad at the Rugby World Cup and how a fat bear competition saved a man's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With polls showing National and Act could form New Zealand’s next government, David Seymour is floating the idea of a 'confidence without supply' deal with National - what?! Plus we look at why housing is at a huge crossroads this election ... and we meet a local legend bringing a bit of cheer to flood-ravaged Hawke's Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the fallout from the All Blacks' first ever loss in a Rugby World Cup pool game begins, legend and Sky Sports pundit Jeff Wilson joins Emile from the New Zealand dugout at the Stade de France to discuss the major talking points - and how the ABs can bounce back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ex All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson previews the All Blacks opening Rugby World Cup game against France on Saturday morning in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices