Newsable

Kīngi Tūheitia's only daughter, Queen Ngā Wai hono i te po Paki, has been announced as the new Māori monarch at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New research says the sustainability claims made on many of the seafood products sold in our supermarkets are too ambiguous and may mislead consumers. The Grocery Commissioner is in to explain his first report into competition in the supermarket sector. Elon Musk has picked a fight with Brazil, and its 22 million X users, and lost. And AUT has launched Australasia’s first university level course studying... Taylor Swift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great name, great job, sourdough. What's not to love?! Here is our extended chat with Insta-famous private chef, Hercules Noble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From October 1st the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will rise from $35 to $100. The levy was introduced in 2019 and ensures tourists contribute to the cost of maintaining the conservation estate. Another social media trend is doing the rounds. This time the star of the show is cottage cheese. Yes, cottage cheese. September is 'wills month' in New Zealand. We talk to the Public Trust about why you need one. And prepare to be outraged when we tell you how much olive oil and dried apricots currently cost in New Zealand... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands have been flocking to Tūrangawaewae Marae to pay their respects ahead of the Māori King’s formal funeral on Thursday. What happens next and how will his successor be chosen? With the rise of AI causing job security concerns for some, is there a case for a universal basic income in New Zealand? It's a rest day for the America's Cup teams in Barcelona, but not for our sailing señorita Lisette Reymer. She checks in with the latest from the Louis Vuitton Cup round robins. And who should walk you down the aisle at your wedding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder charges have been laid after 8 year old Zahquiel John Thomas Patrick Taipet died following a “violent altercation” at a Hamilton home over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s now the turn of the defence in the trial that continues to grip the country. Who will and won't be taking the stand? It's been a couple of weeks since the first OCR drop in three years. We take a look at how the property market has reacted. The Pūteketeke is the reigning Bird of the Year champ (thanks to John Oliver). Voting is now open for this years competition. And what piece of Wellington infrastructure is as old as Te Tiriti? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tributes have been pouring in from around the world for Kīngi Tūheitia who has passed away aged 69. Newsable spoke to former urban Māori chief executive and Labour's spokesperson for Māori Development Willie Jackson about what legacy the Māori King leaves behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team New Zealand's six tonne AC75 boat Taihoro has suffered damage after falling seven metres from a crane. Just how significant the damage is remains to be seen but it is serious enough that they will not be racing on the second day of the Louis Vuitton Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an eight month investigation police have arrested all Christchurch members of the Comanchero gang, seizing millions of dollars worth of drugs, cash, jewellery and guns in the process. A former gang member tells us what impact this could have. Top sports dude Ollie Ritchie previews the first AB's v Springboks test, and fires some shots at the Rugby Championship while he's at it. We get the lowdown on the strange Du Val Group situation. And Producer Dave makes his Newsable debut. What was he once bitten by? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filled jobs amongst 15-34 year olds are down 6.7 percent for the three months to July. Once again it's the hospitality sector bearing the brunt. It's time to settle in on the couch again as the 2024 Paralympic Games kick off in Paris. We talk to New Zealand's first table tennis rep in nearly 50 years. Disney is remaking Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. People are not happy. And a legal battle is brewing over a catchphrase. Cowabunga! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barcelona locals are so fed up with being overrun by tourists that they have taken to protesting in the streets and squirting visitors with water pistols. Would this ever happen in New Zealand's tourist capital? Christopher Luxon is heading overseas. Again. We meet a flash chef with a ludicrously remote restaurant. And you've got to be in it to win it - what we can learn from Imo's Mum! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuff's Lisette Reymer joins us to review what we learned from the Americas Cup Preliminary Regatta and to preview the start of the racing proper - The Louis Vuitton Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia is seeing rising numbers of 'millennial mums' using magic mushrooms. Why, and is the same thing happening in New Zealand? Stuff has discovered a Christchurch school teacher who is selling fake NZ Warriors jerseys. Should you be able to own crocodiles in Australia? We talk to a chap who has eleven of them. And we get the lowdown on arguably the most talked-about reunion rumour in music history. What's the story?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop superstar Chappell Roan is publicly calling out creepy fan behaviour. We ask the question - when does celebrity fandom step over the line? We look at why it's actually a good thing that fashion giant Shein has found child labour in its supply chain (yes, you read that correctly). And we've got a Newsable strategy session with mortgage broker Elyce Peters on how borrowers can make the most of falling interest rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a bombshell announcement New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that AB's assistant coach Leon MacDonald has quit the team on the eve of the trip to South Africa. Or is it a bombshell? Jeff Wilson sorts fact from fiction. Whakaari/White Island has been making a nuisance of itself and disrupting air travel in the Bay of Plenty. More and more Gen Z's are getting their career advice from social media platforms like TikTok. Is this a good thing? And we take a deep-dive into world leaders and their planes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new law giving Australian workers the right to refuse contact from their employers outside working hours comes into effect shortly. A number of other countries also have similar laws in place, but New Zealand does not. Why not? Skyrocketing power prices are pushing businesses to the edge. Some haven't been able to survive. What has driven the dramatic cost increases? It's once again time for us all to become armchair yachting experts. We preview the 37th Americas Cup which gets underway shortly in Barcelona. And what is a 'humble meat avatar'? A clue - it involves a mayoral candidate in America... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the next few days a host of heavy-hitters will give speeches thanking President Biden for his service and bigging-up incoming nominee Kamala Harris. Who could the surprise 'TBC' guest to close the convention be? The Commerce Commission has released its final report on banking in New Zealand. What are their recommendations? Comedian Tom Sainsbury has a mid-winter comedy special he wants to tell you about. And speaking of comedy, what was the funniest joke at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival? Knock knock... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some exciting news to share. The stuff whanau is set to get just a little bit bigger, with Paddy Gower joining the team. Paddy is one of New Zealand’s most well-known journalists, with stints as Newshub’s political editor, and as a National Correspondent before bagging his own show: Paddy Gower has issues. His time on our screens came to an end with the closure of Newshub, until now… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual week-long celebration of the coronation of the Māori King Tūheitia - known as the Koroneihana - is underway at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia. Leaders from most political parties, ACT being a notable exception, were in attendance on Monday. The Paralympics TikTok account has courted controversy by publishing content that some say mocks the athletes. Is all publicity good publicity? Getting older is unavoidable but can we slow the ageing effects? And gamers rejoice, it turns out some gaming may actually be beneficial. Finish him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expect more roadside breath testing than ever before, with the Government laying out its plan to bring down the road toll. New Zealand’s new Chief Human Rights Commissioner defends his appointment, after concerns about his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict and transgender people. And we have expert tips for how young kids can safely enjoy screen time (spoiler alert - parents need to get involved too). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The murder trial that has captivated the nation is halfway through its scheduled six week timeframe, though it remains to be seen how long it will actually run for. We review week three's developments. Formerly known as monkeypox, the mpox virus is spreading through Africa. The outbreak is concerning enough that the World Health Organisation has declared it a global health emergency. Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles tells us what we need to know. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne has called them "shameful" and has banned them from his city. Why do e-scooters make some people so angry? And is it inappropriate for men to go topless? A surprising number of Brits think so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four tests into his All Blacks coaching career and Scott Robertson is already under pressure after a surprising loss to Argentina in Wellington last weekend. The focus now shifts to Fortress Eden Park tomorrow evening where the AB's much-talked about unbeaten run will be under threat. Can Argentina become the first international team to win there since 1994? Sky Sport commentator and All Black number 935, Jeff 'Goldie' Wilson, weighs up their chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Auckland City Mission is contacting up to 400 people after meth disguised as lollies was sent out in food parcels. The drug was discovered when a parcel recipient said the pineapple-flavoured Rinda-branded lolly tasted funny. The war in Ukraine rolls on but in an unexpected twist Ukraine has launched an offensive attack inside Russian territory. What are they hoping to achieve? As if they didn't beat us at enough already, it turns out Australians live up to two and half years longer than Kiwis. What can we do to up our lifespans? You could try a 'preventative health mindset'. And King Charles has finally found his way onto English bank notes. Some collectors have dug very deep into their pockets to get their hands on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reserve Bank takes centre stage as it releases its latest official cash rate today. The rate is currently at 5.5%, and hasn't dropped since May last year, but economists are divided about whether or not we'll see a drop. We've nabbed one to tell us what he thinks will happen. New Zealand's genetic engineering ban will end from next year Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins announced today. What will this mean for our crops? Earlier this year, at just 16 years of age, Luke Littler catapulted himself into darts superstardom by making it all the way to the PDC World Championship final. Since then he has gone on to become one of the most talked about darts players in history. Now he is in Aotearoa for the New Zealand Darts Masters which kicks off on Friday in Hamilton. And Banksy strikes again. What's he up to?! We talk street art with Dr Reuben Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in four years the Reserve Bank has lowered its Official Cash Rate. The rate is now 5.25%, down from the 5.5% it had been at since May last year. The Reserve Bank's target range for inflation is between one and three per cent and with the rate falling to 3.3% last month, many felt the time was right for the OCR to follow suit. Major banks have reacted immediately, with Kiwibank and ASB lowering their interest rates minutes after the Reserve Bank announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They have been used controversially in cities like London, now Aotearoa is set to get a taste of congestion charges. The idea is that they will make people rethink how and when they use some of our most clogged up roads but will they work? National Blood Donor Week is on at the moment. This year the focus is on bolstering our dwindling plasma stocks. Can you help? Further info at nzblood.co.nz We take a look at 'tomboy trauma'. What is it and what is causing it? And it turns out horses are smarter than we may have given them credit for. That'll learn us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stark new figures on the skyrocketing cost of feeding a family are out - and they make particularly grim reading for parents. Worse still, the price of healthier foods is rising faster than other items. We assess the impact of poor nutrition on vulnerable kids. Plus, Paddy Gower on perhaps his most challenging investigation yet - and what it means for New Zealand. And, as the Olympics come to a close, Imogen Wells' final postcard from Paris counts down the magic moments that earned a place on her personal podium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from day thirteen of the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government has outlined its plans for new council-owned water services to replace the controversial Three Waters scheme. We catch up with double-Olympic gold medal winning Black Fern Tyla King. She is retiring from international sevens, what's next? Could an increase in severe weather events make it too expensive to insure our homes? And Imogen Wells hits us with some fun Olympic facts. Did someone say condoms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from day eleven of the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unemployment figures for the June quarter are in and show a rise to 4.6%, up from 4.4% in the last quarter and 3.6% at the same time last year. This is broadly in line with economists' and the Reserve Bank's expectations, so what does it mean for interest rates? Kamala Harris has picked a running mate with 'Midwestern Dad' energy. What do we know about Tim Walz? We take a look at the River Seine. Is the water making Olympic athletes sick? And still at the Olympics, Imogen Wells meets a self-described 'superfan' who is at her seventh games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from day 11 of the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A backtrack from Health NZ means some Kiwis will get access to the cancer drug Keytruda before Pharmac begins funding it later this year. Richard Sullivan is the Chief Clinical Officer at Health NZ and joins us to explain their decision. Global sharemarkets have been all over the place recently, with concerns around the state of the US economy seeing some big falls, particularly in the tech sector. And nearly a third of Americans could lose access to one of the most visited websites in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from day ten of the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misinformation around the identity of the attacker behind the fatal stabbings of three children at a dance class in Southport last week has lead to the worst riots the UK has seen in more than a decade. What has been fuelling the unrest and what could the consequences be? Gore toddler Lachie Jones was found dead in January 2019. An inquest into the death resumes today. Imogen Wells catches up with New Zealand golfing royalty Lydia Ko ahead of her quest for Olympic gold in Paris. And just when you thought being a bug was tough enough, it turns out that streetlights are making tree leaves too tough for them to eat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from day nine of the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organisers promised that the Paris Olympic Games would be the greenest in modern history, saying they would halve the carbon footprints of the London and Rio editions. Can sporting events of this size be environmentally sustainable? If not, what might an alternative look like? Sticking with the Olympics, the women's boxing has been generating plenty of discussion. Algerian fighter Imane Khelif has guaranteed herself a medal but why is it her gender that everyone wants to talk about? And the National Party has announced changes to how maths will be taught to our kids. They come into effect next year; how are teachers feeling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Easter Monday 2021, police were called to the home of a successful professional couple in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. They found the body of Pauline Hanna. In his emergency call, her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, said she killed herself. Sixteen months later he was charged with her murder. As this podcast is released, he's currently on trial at the High Court in Auckland. Stuff's groundbreaking series returns to take you inside the Polkinghorne trial: Hear the witnesses, follow the evidence, wait for the verdict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key action from day six of the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran has vowed to avenge the killing of Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh who died in an overnight air strike in Tehran. Israel hasn’t commented publicly on the strike but it has previously vowed to eliminate the group’s leaders. What does this mean for the already volatile situation in the Middle East? Stuff's Catrin Owen has been covering the murder trial of eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne. She brings us up to speed with the latest developments. New research has found nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes. What you can do to minimise the risks. And speaking of lifestyle changes, Imogen Wells checks in from New Zealand House on the world famous Champs-Élysées. Warning: The details of the Polkinghorne case may be upsetting for some listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from day five at the Olympics including another medal for New Zealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are looking for a loan, be it for a home or a credit card, there should be less hoops to jump through after the government has scrapped what it describes as "overly-prescriptive" regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. A more streamlined process to borrowing money may sound pretty good, but not everyone is convinced. 12-year-old Kiwi Nell Fisher is not only a great actress, she is also a bit lovely. We chat to the star of the upcoming film Bookworm, and Stranger Things S5! And Air New Zealand has abandoned its 2030 climate target. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Direct from France, Newsable's very own Imogen Wells brings you up to date with all the key overnight happenings from the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Christchurch mum Yanfei Bao just over a year ago believe they've found her remains in a shallow grave. Why did it take so long? Imogen's adventures in Paris continue as she shares a pastry with Kiwi medal hope Dylan Schmidt and discovers what daily life is really like for an Olympics athlete. Talking of pastry, we've got the big winners in the national pie awards. And we'll tell you how you can see not one, but two meteor showers this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices