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The New Zealand media landscape is set to change dramatically with the news that Newshub will most likely shut down at the end of June. Newsable spoke to Duncan Greive from the Spinoff, one of the media outlet’s founders, who reports extensively on New Zealand’s media landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newshub is set to shut down under a proposal by owner Warner Bros. Discovery with all news operations closed at the end of June. Staff were called to a meeting at 11am today when staff were told of the decision. Consultations are now underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Reserve Bank gives an update to the Official Cash Rate. Newsable asked Stuff's Money Editor if the predictions are for a rise or to hold steady. Should New Zealand have anti modern slavery laws like Australia? Plus is fast fashion killing op shops and one couple's practical secret to a long and happy marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government plans to introduce new laws this week that will ban gang patches in public and restrict the ability to gather. Australia has similar state laws there, but do they work? Personalising goods is expected to be a big trend in 2024 and two speed climbers have been selected as our first Olympians for the Games in Paris, we speak to one of them Julian David, the current world junior champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public health expert Dr Samantha Marsh calls on New Zealand to follow US moves and ban young people from using social media. Sky's Jeff Wilson is in to unpack the teething issues with Super Rugby Pacific's new smart mouthguards, plus we look at why the cost of your airfare could be about to rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend marks two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the beginning of a war that shows no sign of easing. Newsable speaks to the Ukrainian Ambassador to New Zealand and Australia and a journalist on the ground. Plus former All Black and Sky Sport Commentator, Jeff Wilson, is on to talk the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season and the international Six Nations competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Doocey is the country’s first ever dedicated Minister for Mental Health, but what are his plans for tackling our mental health crisis? He shares his ideas with Newsable and just a warning that suicide is discussed so do take care if you might find this distressing. Stories of rats and flies in some supermarkets, so where is our food most at risk? Plus, the film-watching side hustle of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Green Party MP and former Auckland mayoral candidate, Efeso Collins, has died at a charity event in central Auckland. Collins collapsed while participating in the ChildFund, Water Fun event at Britomart this morning. He was a well known community figure in both the South Auckland and the wider Pasifika community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Labour Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Grant Robertson, is stepping down from from politics, but what impact will that have on the Labour. Newsable chats to Stuff's Political editor, Luke Malpass. Is feminist language being used to convince women to pay for medical tests they don't need? The Christchurch rebuild as the 13th anniversary of the earthquake approaches and the man who managed to stay in a New York hotel rent free for 5 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labour Party MP Grant Robertson has announced he is retiring from politics. The former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister is set to leave Parliament in March after 15 years. He is moving to become vice-chancellor of Otago University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ACC loophole that has previously prevented some victims of childhood trauma from receiving financial compensation has been closed. We talk to the lawyer who took the case through the courts. The stingray that is pregnant despite being in an enclosure without a male for 8 years and the somewhat outrageous gifts that parents are leaving as tooth fairy gifts under their children's pillows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Question marks are hanging over the future of a proposal to ban the 24/7 tethering of dogs, so will the new coalition government commit to outlawing the practice? And if not, why? Plus - Stuff Chief Political Correspondent Tova O'Brien gives us the lowdown on Christopher Luxon’s first State of the Nation address as Prime Minister, how the Blackcaps can get one up on the Aussies, and the baffling number of people who sleep with a light on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven years on since the last devastating fires at the Port Hills, how will the landscape recover after being hit again? Newsable speaks to a fire ecologist. The Australian MP who had her image photoshopped by a news outlet joins us for her first New Zealand media interview since the saga. Plus the rugby league season kicks off officially tonight with All Star Indigenous and Māori clashes and a bi-lingual Sky commentary and we hear about the escaping Kākāpō. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fire and Emergency have given an afternoon briefing on how the battle against the blaze in the Port Hills in Christchurch is progressing. They say the fire is still not contained, but no homes have been damaged and police are helping residents visit their homes to check on animals where possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fire crews are continuing their battle against a large fire in Christchurch’s Port Hills. A local state of emergency has been declared.. With the blaze still not yet contained.. Now spreading to the city’s adventure park. At least 80 homes have been evacuated. Fire and Emergency officials have just held a press conference with the latest.. Here’s what was said, courtesy of RNZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looksmaxing is a worrying social media trend encouraging young men to make extreme changes to their physical appearances. Newsable speaks to a psychologist about the risk. If large companies like Fletcher's are making huge losses, how are things going for small businesses and sole traders? Plus Harry and Megan relaunch and the Guinness record flip flop over appropriate match sticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major fire is blazing on Christchurch's Port Hills and people living near have received mobile alerts asking them to evacuate. Helicopters, fire trucks and tankers are battling the blaze, which broke out this afternoon. Homes are under threat and evacuation centres have been set up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern day slavery is a problem in New Zealand, but will the new government take action and bring in new laws? Predictions about what direction interest rates might take is switching week to week..so how do home buyers work out what to do? Plus does New Zealand need to follow Australia's lead and introduce a right to disconnect law and the proposed ban on the Gold Coast on teeny, tiny up the bum bikinis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A law change across the ditch will allow workers to ignore work calls out of hours. Newsable speaks to the Australian Senator who backed the measure to officially allow workers the right to disconnect. Plus an international relations expert at Otago University describes Donald Trump's comments over possible Russian action against European countries as "dangerous" and irresponsible." We track the soaring price of cocoa beans and an insider tip gives away a clue on how to spot the villain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year on from the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, Newsable catches up with a winemaker in Esk Valley and an apple grower in Hawke's Bay to hear how they are finding a way to look positively into the future. Over 20 years ago, a New Zealander living the fast life in Miami disappeared into the night. Now her son is trying to find out what happened. We talk to Sutff reporter Katie Ham. Plus Sky sport commentator, Jeff Wilson, returns to Newsable to talk Superbowl and this week's Halberg awards in Newsable Sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 is the year of the election, with more than 50 taking place worldwide. So which ones should we be watching? Why throwing paint at famous works of art may be hindering rather helping the climate change movement. Is there a way to snaffle tickets on an empty plane and the music producer with a billion streams whose work isn't aimed at you, rather your pet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump court cases continue to swirl - but could one due out soon affect his chances of appearing on ballot papers? A climate activist will sue seven of the country’s biggest polluters after a five year fight to get the go ahead. Mike Smith joins Newsable to explain why he persevered for so long. What happens with the Royal duties if Charles has periods when he is unwell ? Plus move over super yachts, it's time for super submarines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for your new favourite politics pod? Look no further! Tova is back for 2024. In this weeks episode, Tova brings you the full story of one of the most significant Waitangi weekends for many years. Like what you're hearing? Follow on Apple or Spotify to make sure you don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heckles, waiata and a whole lot of politicking - the lowdown on Waitangi and where to from here? How sitting can take years off your life, plus warnings over how climate change will drive more extreme storms and the rise and rise of office jargon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of the free period products in schools programme looks uncertain. The Education Minister says she is seeking advice about continuing the scheme. We’re speaking to one advocate who is deeply concerned. What does the start of 2024 look like for property sellers and property buyers? We have the latest report out this morning. It's Waitangi Day tomorrow. So how do locals prepare for such an occasion, with up to 50,000 people expected to attend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook has been a huge influence in the decades since it was launched with 3 billion users on the platform. But is its legacy good or bad? Newsable talks to tech expert Peter Griffin. We are on the verge of a huge weekend leading into Waitangi Day at the Treaty grounds. Will there be calm debate or fireworks? Plus what directions are airfares travelling in and new research sets out the life expectancy of your beloved pooch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have an extended interview with the Health Minister, Dr Shane Reti, about what worries him most and his plans for the workplace, including targets for health care. Plus the fishing point just outside Raglan that has claimed at least 30 lives and the chatbot that went rogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the UK’s most popular comedians is in New Zealand. Russell Howard is here to tour the country starting in Dunedin on Feb 1st and ending in Hawkes Bay on Feb 11. He joined Newsable for a chat and the conversation went all over the place from massaging pigs to the best way to eat a scone. For details of the tour you can head to Russell Howard's tour site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Green Party has to find a replacement co-leader now James Shaw has announced his departure, but will the Greens head in a new direction? Former Green MP, Sue Bradford, shares her thoughts on what the future holds for parliament's third largest party. Plus why on earth is there a court case underway in India over butter chicken and top UK comedian, Russell Howard, joins Newsable for a chat and that conversation just went all over the place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After announcing he will step down as Greens co-leader in March, before retiring from politics altogether, James Shaw sat down with Newsable's Aaron Dahmen to chat about his parliamentary legacy, being assaulted in the street and where the party goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zealand's Defence Force has now had members deployed to the Middle East to protect shipping lanes in the Suez Canal and the Red Sea from Houthi attacks. But could New Zealand get drawn into the wider conflict, will we contribute more to Ukraine and can we afford it all? Newsable talks to the Defence Minister, Judith Collins. Parliament sits for the first time today, we talk to Massey University politics professor, Richard Shaw about the year ahead, plus could the pornographic images of Taylor Swift spread on the internet lead to new laws and New Zealander, Nico Porteous, wins silver at the Winter X Games - he tells us all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, Auckland Anniversary Day falls on the Monday closest to January 29th, with many of those living in New Zealand's largest city getting some time off. But local iwi Ngati Whatua says it's time to recognise the date Tāmaki Makaurau was actually born: September 18th. So what’s the on the table and could it actually happen? Also, revelations of a failed crypto scheme faking its own CEO, the top tip to keep carrots crunchy for dipping, and why an Italian city is DNA testing dogs to stop them making a mess on the streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of National's coalition agreement with New Zealand First, the sex education curriculum will no longer be focused on ideology. But what does this mean and could a new ideology come in instead? Newsable speaks to Mark Potter, the President of the NZEI Te Riu Roa, the union representing primary school teachers. Plus should we be taking supplements? The Red Bull Cliff Diving competition underway in Auckland this weekend and why an exisiting girl's name is now deemed offensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest inflation news was slightly better than expected at 4.7 per cent. But the domestic side of inflation is dropping more slowly with rents and rates being two of the biggest contributors. So what's going on? Economist Shamubeel Equb joins Newsable to explain. It's a year since the Auckland floods so is the city any better prepared? 50 years after Christchurch hosted the Commonwealth Games, the Mayor is suggesting the city does it all again and the craze around re-useable Stanley cups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer water woes of shortages, leaks and polluted beaches have highlighted how much needs to be done to fix our water systems. But with 3 Waters on the verge of being scrapped, what is the answer? Newsable talks to Local Government New Zealand's President, Sam Broughton, about what councils can do, the cost to rate payers and the estimated bill to bring everything up to scratch. Republicans in New Hampshire vote for their Presidential candidate and Trump might be the last person left standing. A Kiwi takes up a Gladiator role in the Australian reboot of this combative game show and the Apple update that could leave you with confetti or rain all over your virtual screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the fifth anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks looming, there are unanswered questions about Dame Jacinda Ardern's role with the Christchurch Call. Aaron Dahmen reports on her meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Aliya Danzeisen from the Islamic Women's Council NZ explains why the anti-online extremism initiative still has much to do. Plus, the state of the housing market and what it means for first-time buyers, why Kiwi TV-makers are taking on Netflix and incredible stats about the biggest cruise ship in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Māori attended Kiingi Tuheitia's hui in unprecedented numbers. His chief of staff explains how Government MPs were received and why this is just the start of a new push for unity. Plus, for many, January means job-hunting - and one fast find giant wants to pay someone to test chicken wings. We meet the home gardener who is so self-sufficient she only really needs to go to the supermarket for toilet paper. And a happy ending to the story of a dog with six legs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newsable goes inside Gaza to get the latest on Unicef’s humanitarian efforts inside a war zone, as documents reveal the New Zealand Government's plan to send a repatriation flight when fighting first broke out. We talk to the Kingitanga’s Chief of Staff ahead of this weekend's much-anticipated hui... and there's an olive oil crisis overseas, so what does that mean for us here? Plus the dubious hot cross bun flavours that might soon be gracing shelves in Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Act Party leader tells Newsable he won't attend a Kīngitanga hui this weekend called to discuss concerns over the impact coalition government policies might have on Māori. The first caucus has been held in the US Presidential election, but what are they all about and what does the result mean? The SPCA is bursting with furry friends and what your finger lengths may say about your psychopathic tendencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golriz Ghahraman’s political demise is prompting questions about the intense scrutiny and pressure on the shoulders of New Zealand’s MPs. Newsable speaks to a former Green MP, Gareth Hughes, about the abuse Ghahraman recieved while in office and to a clinical pyschologist, Jacqui Maguire, about the links between stress and uncharacteristic behaviour. Plus the ugliest lawn in the world - a wry take on the use of water and the grunts that are a feature of top tennis tournaments. A warning; This episode covers issues related to mental health. If you or anyone you know needs professional help, call or text 1737, 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After days of silence, the Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has resigned as an MP amid allegations of shoplifting. In a statement, she said it had become clear to her that the stress of the job had resulted in her behaving in ways that were completely out of character. She says she wasn’t trying to excuse her behaviour but to explain it. Gharaman said she was resigning to focus on her recovery This afternoon the Leaders of the Green part, James Shaw and Marama Davidson held a media conference after the resignation was announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a start to the political New Year that the Green Party could have done without - an MP, Golriz Ghahraman, facing allegations of shoplifting. But how has the party handled the situation, could they have been more transparent? Political Commentator Shane Te Pou share his thoughts with Newsable. What is in store for Artificial Intelligence in 2024? Plus we preview the Emmy's and the props from tv show Succession get huge prices at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diplomatic efforts ratchet up as the conflict in Gaza spills into the wider region. Otago University's Dr Leon Goldsmith tells Newsable about the players and what might make a difference. We hear from Coromandel about the holiday period that's been the best for business that many can remember, plus the national hui this week called by the Māori King and worrying Tiktok advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not only are we probably seeing buskers out more often this time of year, but at the end of January it’s also the Auckland International Busker's Festival. One of those appearing is multi award winning comic juggler, Paul Klass, and he spoke to Newsable about how he became a street performer and the world of busking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People mostly watch scary movies and TV or play violent games for entertainment. But a study has found that we might just choose to do this because it's a good way of learning . In this Sumer edition of Newsable we speak to the study's author, Mark Miller, a research fellow at Melbourne's Monash University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gladstone's Library was set up over 100 years ago by the former British Prime Minister, William Gladstone, in the Welsh village of Hawarden. Originally intended for clergy, in this Summer episode of Newsable, the library's warden Andrea Russell tells us how the library is now for everyone and you can stay overnight and have dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do we face the end of the year ad think - it's time for a change. In this Summer edition, Newsable spoke to Tyler Hall who took a leap of faith and went from fitting fire alarms to caring for marine life at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium in Auckland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of our Newsable summer series, we ask: is it time to take influencing seriously as a career? We speak to Liz Delaney, the director of Outspoken by Odd which manages many Kiwi influencers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phone rings, your stomach drops. You know that feeling, you don’t want to pick up because that would mean speaking on the phone. But one lady has made it her mission to get you feeling confident chatting. In this Summer episode of Newsable we re-visit a chat with Mary Jane Copps, also known as the phone lady, who has literally made a career out of teaching people how to talk on the phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia has a feral donkey programme, but one charity there has come up with a very unexpected way to re-purpose these animals. In this Summer episode of Newsable, we re-visit our chat with Brooke Purvis, the founder of Last Stop Donkey, explains why they’re such good guards for stock under threat from wild dogs or pigs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices