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Best podcasts about bill hickman

Latest podcast episodes about bill hickman

RNZ: Checkpoint
Protestors call for lowering of age for free bowel cancer screening

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 2:54


Bowel Cancer sufferers, survivors and their supporters gathered at Parliament on Tuesday to call on the Government to lower the age of eligibility for free bowel cancer screening tests. Several dozen protesters met with Ministers to raise awareness of the growing problem and to call for change in how the disease is diagnosed in Aotearoa. Bill Hickman has more. 

RNZ: Morning Report
Police investigating multiple complaints against Wellington man

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 2:16


Wellington police have confirmed they are investigating multiple complaints about a Wellington man which RNZ understands to be of a sexual nature. Police reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Speed limit increases ignore safety findings - lawyers

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 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 into effect. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Miramar death: Victim's son remembers father as kind man

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 3:48


The son of a sixty two year old man who died in mysterious circumstances in the Wellington last week says his father was a kind man who didn't deserve what happened. Abdulhassan Nabizadah was found critically injured on a corner of a Miramar street minutes after police were called to a home invasion just blocks away. Police are yet to confirm if the two incidents are linked. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Upper Hutt to host Bogan Day Out

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 3:52


The people of Upper Hutt City are proudly wearing their bogan heritage on their tattooed sleeves. Even mayor Wayne Guppy has donned his best mullet hairdo in support of a weekend of hard rock, black t-shirts, fast cars and beer. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Group paints Wellington pedestrian crossing with colours of Transgender Pride flag

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 3:26


A Wellington woman has come forward as part of a group that added the colours of the Transgender Pride flag to a pedestrian crossing in the suburb of Berhampore last weekend. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Wellington Water relationship with contractors too friendly - chair

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 3:59


Wellington Water board Chair admits the relationship between the organisation and its contractors got too friendly. The comments follow a scathing report, showing the the cost of unplanned water pipe repairs in the Wellington region is three times higher than in other regions. A probe has uncovered poor value for money from contractors, loose financial controls and even one case of alleged theft. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Law firm defiant over gender-affirming care warning letter

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 2:52


A Wellington law firm is defiant in the face of complaints to the police and the Law Society over a letter sent to doctors who practise gender affirming care. Franks Ogilvie director Stephen Franks says the letter was sent out earlier this month to more than 20 practices which were on a list supplied by the firm's client Inflection Point NZ. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Royal College of GPs receive letter from law firm over gender affirming care

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 2:54


The Royal College of GPs says a warning letter from a Wellington law firm is an attempt to intimidate doctors who practise gender affirming care including prescribing puberty blockers. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Moa Point residents vow to fix Moa statue

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 3:18


People living near Moa Point on Wellington's south coast, are vowing to repair a Moa statue that has fallen from its perch - high on a rocky out crop - just beyond the capital's airport. Bill Hickman has more.

Sunstone Mormon History Podcast
Episode 142: Wild Bill Hickman

Sunstone Mormon History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025


In this episode, we delve into the life of one of the most controversial and complex figures of the American West: William Adams “Wild Bill” Hickman, known as “Brigham's Destroying Angel.” Hickman's life was a paradox: he was a devoted father to 35 children, a trusted enforcer for Mormon leaders, and a self-proclaimed murderer of …

RNZ: Morning Report
NZ mountain biker optimistic after huge crash

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 1:56


Hutt Valley mountain biker Erice van Leuven is optimistic about her recovery after surviving the biggest crash of her life. van Leuven spoke to reporter Bill Hickman.

Sunstone Magazine
Episode 142: Wild Bill Hickman

Sunstone Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025


In this episode, we delve into the life of one of the most controversial and complex figures of the American West: William Adams “Wild Bill” Hickman, known as “Brigham's Destroying Angel.” Hickman's life was a paradox: he was a devoted father to 35 children, a trusted enforcer for Mormon leaders, and a self-proclaimed murderer of …

RNZ: Morning Report
Wellington musicians mourn loss of Homegrown festival

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 4:17


News of the departure of the Homegrown festival has Wellington musicians mourning the loss of a unique gig in their hometown. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Public Health advocates on new health minister

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 3:27


Public health advocates say a change of Minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for health care, or not being treated at all. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Wellington's Reading Cinema complex will see movies return

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 3:09


The news that movies will return to Wellington's boarded-up Reading Cinema complex is being heralded as a win-win for the city. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
AI influencing Christmas gift buying

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 3:24


AI is infiltrating every part of our lives, and that includes Christmas. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Police Commissioner open to discussion on arming police

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 3:04


The new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said he hopes it'll never be necessary to arm police officers in New Zealand - but he's open to a discussion about it. The majority of officers are in favour of being armed. But experts say the move would be a step backwards for police with potentially tragic consequences for young Maori in particular. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Mongrel Mob defiant despite gang patch ban

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 3:08


A long-term Mongrel Mob member says some gang members will fight and die to defend their patches from police confiscation. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Police ready to enforce gang patch ban: Assistant Commissioner

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 2:32


The Assistant Commissioner of police says he's confident officers are ready to enforce the ban on gang patches. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Second deoderiser cannon not helping Seaview poo smell - locals

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 3:13


Business owners near Lower Hutt's Seaview Wastewater treatment plant say the installation of a second deodoriser cannon is doing little to mask the persistent faecal smell coming from the plant. Locals have been kicking up a stink over the problem which they say has become steadily worse over recent years. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Govt using sector as scapegoat - public servants

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 3:37


Wellingtonians are hoping the Government's call to bring public service workers back into the office will be a shot in the arm for struggling businesses. But public servants said they feel like they're being belittled and that the Government is using the sector as a scapegoat, Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Bluebridge ferry drifts for nearly 2 hours after losing power

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 3:03


With the breakdown of yet another Cook Strait ferry, there are fears that lives could be lost if the Government doesn't step in to bring the country's ailing inter-island services up to scratch. The Bluebridge ferry Connemara drifted for nearly two hours after it lost powerlast night, Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Rainfall causes flooding and slips in Wellington region

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 2:10


It's been a wet and muddy day for lots of Wellington residents as significant rainfall has cause flooding and slips in the region, Bill Hickman speaks to Lisa Owen from the Hutt Riverbank.

RNZ: Morning Report
Z Energy fights back over green washing case

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 3:30


Eight months ago, Consumer New Zealand teamed up with the Environmental Law Initiative and Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand to file a joint claim against Z Energy, but Z Energy is fighting back. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Two divers rescued by Coastguard in Kapiti

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 3:17


The skipper of a Coastguard boat who rescued two divers after they became seperated from their boat in waters near Kapiti - north of Wellington - said the scenario is the stuff of nautical nightmares. The divers were dragged south in swift currrents but managed to swim to a nearby Island and even had provisions to light a fire, alerting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to their location, Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Unemployment reaches three year high

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 3:23


Unemployment has reached a three year high this year with 143,000 people out of work. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Kiwirail responds to Winston Peters ferry grounding claims

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 3:15


The Aratere ferry ran aground last month with 47 people aboard - prompting inquiries from the transport agency, Maritime New Zealand and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
TV3's Newshub ends after 30+ years, 300 jobs axed

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 5:14


Tonight marks the last six PM newshub bulletin on TV three. After more than thirty years of bringing the news to the nation owners Warner Brothers Discovery have axed the platform at the cost of almost three hundred jobs. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Police have been heavy handed - car enthusiasts

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 3:21


A police crackdown of illegal street racing this weekend has seen hundreds if infringement notices issued and multiple vehicles impounded or ordered off the road, Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Search continues for 3 people missing from Gisborne boat

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 2:23


A desperate search continues tonight for three people missing for more than 24 hours after their boat failed to return from a fishing trip in the waters off Gisborne. RNZ reporter Bill Hickman speaks to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Morning Report
Cannabis advocates fearful of roadside drug testing regime

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 3:25


Cannabis advocates say the Government's pledge to implement up to fifty thousand random roadside drug tests a year could see thousands of innocent drivers pinged. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Latest on missing Wellington ferry passenger

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 2:14


Police in Wellington say they are continuing to search for a man who went missing after reportedly going overboard from the East by West ferry last week. Wellington reporter Bill Hickman spoke with Lisa Owen

RNZ: Checkpoint
New Lord of the Rings movies incoming

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 3:09


News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of middle earth in Wellington. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
RSA says NZers in recent conflicts need to be remembered

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 2:57


The Returned Services Association says New Zealanders' service in recent conflicts needs to be remembered in tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Diabetic woman reduced to tears after airport security dismissed medical needs

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 3:22


A Gisborne woman says she was reduced to tears by an Auckland Airport security officer's dismissive attitude towards her medical needs. The type 1 diabetic says she was scoffed at and ignored when she asked for her sensitive insulin pump and glucose monitoring equipment to bypass the airport's scanning machines. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Free For All in Wellington to close after staff abused

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 3:21


The creator of a Wellington sharing store says she is closing its doors after staff have been threatened and abused. Free For All's Dee Glentworth says police have been called six times since the store reopened after the Christmas break. Bill Hickman has more.

New Generation Sports Report
Sports Report #80

New Generation Sports Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 42:13


WPIAL board denies Farrell, Bill Hickman stepping down at Lakeview, basketball and wrestling recaps and more on this week's episode of the New Generation Sports Report podcast.

RNZ: Morning Report
Warnings train services could be slashed due to underfunding

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 3:14


Greater Wellington Regional Council says Wellington's train services could be slashed without a significant funding increase. A fault in the train system's overhead cables on Wednesday, caused by the hot temperatures in the capital, shut down all outgoing rail services for several hours, stranding hundreds of passengers. Commuters say the fault is just one example of an increasingly unreliable network. Kiwirail is investigating what happened but local council and transport advocates say it's obvious the capital's trains are severely underfunded. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Facebook scam claims to sell Wellington airport's lost luggage

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 2:47


Wellington International Airport is fighting a constant battle to prevent online scams that use their branding to reel in unsuspecting people. It says as soon as one scam is taken down, another pops up in it's place. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Questions raised over pistol shaped lighter in police press release

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 3:30


In a rare moment of agreement, both sides of the country's gun debate are questioning why the police included the picture of what appears to be a pistol shaped cigarette lighter in a press release on weapons confiscated during a drug bust last month. They say describing the novelty trinket as a weapon suggests the police have a lax approach to firearms and that it is muddying the waters on the state of gun violence. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Green Innovations NZ closure leaves clients and suppliers out of pocket

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 3:32


A Palmerston North window installation company has shut its doors leaving orders unfilled and clients and suppliers thousands of dollars out of pocket. Sixteen aggrieved customers have banded together in pursuit of Green Innovations NZ owner Michael Wright who has gone to ground owing the group more than $450,000. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Supie's collapse leaves creditors and customers in lurch

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 3:23


The sudden collapse of the online grocer Supie has left hundreds of creditors and customers in the lurch as well costing 120 people their jobs. Consumer NZ says the failure is a stark example of the difficulties of establishing any competitive foothold in an industry dominated by two major supermarket chains. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Union and Restaurant Association at odds over fair pay and employment trial plans

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 3:22


Some restaurant owners are looking forward to the end of fair pay agreements and the reintroduction of 90 day trials. They're two promises made by National on the campaign trail. But the Union for hospitality workers says the move would be a counter productive, backwards step. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Morning Report
Five police officers honoured for bravery during Cyclone Gabrielle

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 3:35


Police officers honoured for their bravery say their remarkable stories are just examples of the day-to-day problem-solving at the heart of their job. The Police Association has awarded five officers who put their lives on the line saving others during the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Frontline police officers often doing job of health services - union

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 2:39


The Police Minister and the Union are united in their view, that frontline officers are too often doing the job of health services. More and more, officers are responding to mental health callouts, and the union says it's pulling them away from their core duties. The Police Minister told the union's annual conference she agrees it shouldn't be happening. Bill Hickman was there.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Budget to fix Wellington Town Hall blows out to double the price

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 3:30


The budget for fixing Wellington's Town Hall has blown out to nearly double the estimated cost. The building has been closed for close to a decade after it was deemed an earthquake risk in 2009. Bill Hickman has more.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Streets near parliament close as police brace for influx of protestors

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 3:10


Streets surrounding Wellington's Parliamentary precinct have been closed as police and the council brace for an influx of protesters. Buses routes have been diverted and commuters this morning had to pick their way between fences and bollards installed overnight. Bill Hickman has more

RNZ: Morning Report
Proposal to link up Wellington's cycle network

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 2:59


A proposal to link up Wellington's popular cycleway network along the waterfront quays is threatening to divide the capital further, with one city councillor labelling the bike lobby "greedy". The group Cycle Wellington argues its plan will be good for non-cyclists too because it will take the pressure off shared routes. Bill Hickman has more.

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson
The Car Chase of '63

Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 1:40


In June 1963, stuntmen Bill Hickman and Alex Sharp made news when they tracked down a bank robber in the Los Angeles area. The two were awarded a commendation for outstanding service to the LAPD.

RNZ: Morning Report
Restore passenger rail protestors block Terrace Tunnel

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 2:05


Restore passenger rail protestors are out again in Wellington this time in the Terrace Tunnel. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Mental health professionals to respond to some 111 calls in new plan

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 2:58


People calling 111 in mental distress will soon be met by a joint response involving police, mental health professionals, ambulance officers, and in some cases, iwi. The Police Minister has announced a five year plan to introduce a new co-response model across the motu. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Singer takes aim at parliament with new song

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 2:57


Wellington songwriter Darren Watson is taking aim at Parliament again with a new song released just in time for the upcoming election. The socially conscious bluesman's song 'Planet Key' was banned by the Electoral Commission in 2014. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Unions concerned about end of Covid isolation rules

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 3:03


A covid expert is warning the country may be more vulnerable to new strains and surges of the virus now there is no more mandatory isolation. Unions worry the end of the seven day stay-at-home rule means people will feel under pressure to come to work when they are still sick but employers say that won't happen. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Close shaves on capital's new cycle lane

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 3:14


Cyclists in the capital are still reporting close shaves from aggressive drivers when using the new two-lane cycle-lane connecting the Basin Reserve and Waitangi Park on the waterfront. Some businesses along the route complain it's come as a cost to them. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Growing number of lithium batteries poses growing fire risk - FENZ

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 2:30


Fire and Emergency says the increasing number of vehicles and devices powered by Lithium Ion batteries poses a growing fire risk. The warning comes after a person suffered critical injuries when an E-scooter burst into flame in a central Wellington apartment on Saturday night. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Rise of AI in film industry causes concern

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 3:59


The rise of artificial intelligence in the film industry has some worrying that films could be created without cameras and actors. Industry insiders say the demands of the striking actors and writers in Hollywood could be the last chance to reign in the rapidly evolving technology before creative careers become a thing of the past. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Chip with heart-shaped hole raises $20,000

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 2:20


A ten-year-old from Auckland's North Shore has followed her heart and raised $20,000 for Starship Hospital with a uniquely-shaped potato chip. Two weeks ago, Bianca McPherson found a heart-shaped hole one of her Bluebird chips and realised she could have a gold mine on her hands. That sparked a nerve-wracking auction on Trade Me. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Wellington mountainbiker competes at downhill World Cup

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 3:01


Wellington mountain biker Erice van Leuven first came to international attention at ten years old after a clip of her going hammer and tongs on her tiny, bright pink, kids bike went viral. Six years down the track, she is racing some of the most technical and dangerous downhill courses in the world, as she competes for the UCI downhill World Cup. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
20,000 world cup tickets given out for free in effort to fill empty seats

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 2:50


Sluggish ticket sales for the Women's World Cup have prompted FIFA to offer up 20,000 tickets for free. The tournament is co-hosted between New Zealand and Australia and kicks off in Auckland next week. But ticket sales have been very slow on this side of the Tasman, with hundreds of thousands still up for grabs. FIFA has partnered with Xero to offer 5,000 tickets to a game in each of Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin. Our reporter Bill Hickman and cameraman Samuel Rillstone have the story. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6331094187112

RNZ: Morning Report
Duck makes home at Basin Reserve

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 3:09


A Wellington woman says she could have never predicted she'd make a sprawling catch to rein in one of the most famous names in New Zealand Cricket this week. A Muscovy duck named Sophie Devine was scooped up by concerned animal lovers, after she'd made herself at home in the capital's Basin Reserve cricket ground. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Outrage over vape store opening near bus hub for school kids

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 3:22


Parents and teachers in the Wellington's Strathmore are outraged a vape retailer's set to open near a bus hub that gets their children to and from school each day. It's sparked concern vape shops are rushing to open new locations ahead of a ban limiting their proximity to schools and Marae. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Mixed messages on impact new firearms registry might have

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 3:37


The New Zealand firearms registry is set to go live at the weekend, nearly four years after it was first proposed. The registry follows major changes to firearms laws made after the 2019 terrorist attacks on Christchurch mosques. Police and gun control advocates say the system will be an essential tool in reducing firearm harm, but licensed gun owners say they're being unfairly targeted. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Questions remain over hotel fire

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 2:57


A man has been arrested and charged with arson in relation to the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington on Monday night. He is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court this morning, and police aren't ruling out further, more serious charges. Another man who is a convicted arsonist and lived in Loafers Lodge says he discovered the fire in two different rooms and ran to alert residents and get clear of the building. Raymond Lauder says a suspicious couch fire just hours before the fatal blaze had him worried about what might happen next. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Police to enter fire wrecked hostel

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 3:31


The police are hoping to finally get into the fire wrecked Wellington hostel today to confirm the number of dead and start recovering at least six bodies. 11 people remain unaccounted for after yesterday's early morning blaze ripped through Loafer's Lodge in Newtown. About a hundred people were in the building at time. Many fled through choking smoke, others had be rescued off the roof with one man jumping out a window to safety. Dozens of shocked and homeless survivors spent the day at a nearby sports ground where a steady stream of volunteers turned up with food, clothing and offers of shelter. Bill Hickman has the story.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Retailers face insurance hikes after ram raids, break-ins

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 3:20


Retailers are warning insurance hikes in the wake of ram raids and other crime could force many out of business. Retail New Zealand says the rising costs mean more than eighty percent of its members are going underinsured. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
NZ band You, Me, Everybody lands spot on Sweet Tooth TV show

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 3:19


A local bluegrass group has learned the benefit of of keeping a close eye on social media after catching a break that could see their music streamed into millions of homes. Last year You, Me, Everybody landed a plum spot performing their song Stranger in the new series of the hit Netflix show Sweet Tooth, which starts streaming this week. Sweet Tooth, which was filmed in New Zealand, was a massive hit in 2021 and millions of global fans have been eagerly awaiting its second season. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Protestors block SH1 in Wellington

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 2:14


Restore Passenger Rail protestors are blocking SH1 at the Terrace tunnel in Wellington again. Our reporter Bill Hickman was there.

RNZ: Morning Report
Wellington's south coast battered by strong winds

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 2:18


Strong winds have lashed southern and central parts of the country overnight.  Power is coming back for more than a thousand households in the Hutt Valley, but it's still out for many on Banks Peninsula. Four to six metre waves are forecast for Cook Strait this morning and ferry services have been heavily affected. RNZ reporter Bill Hickman is at Owhiro Bay on Wellington's south coast.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Irish in Wellington celebrate St Patrick's Day

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 3:07


For some of the population, today's a day for shamrocks, wearing green, and having a drink of Guinness or Irish whiskey. It's St Patrick's day, and those with a dash of Irish ancestory are keen to celebrate the sounds, culture and tastes of Ireland. Our reporters headed out to see what the day held for ex pats and fans of the Emerald Isle. Anei te kai ripoata a Bill Hickman. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6322713421112

RNZ: Checkpoint
Wellington doesn't understand why fuel prices are so high

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 2:50


Wellingtonians can't understand why they pay so much more at the pump than the other big cities. A new report from the Commerce Commission shows people in the Capital, Porirua and Lower Hutt pay the most, while Christchurch and Tauranga get the best bang for their buck. Bill Hickman hit the streets.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Wellington still counting cost one year since protests

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 3:44


It's been a year since the occupation of Parliament grounds and the local community is still counting the cost of the nearly month long protest. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
"Pricks front and centre" in prostate cancer fundraiser

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 3:21


The transcript of the moment Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught calling ACT leader David Seymour an "arrogant prick" in Parliament has sold for $100,100 on TradeMe. Signed and framed, it was put up for sale with proceeds going towards the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
The weird and wonderful trends of Wellington City Council

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 3:09


Sir Tobias Wigglebottom, Chaise (Shaze) Destroyer of Worlds and Pablo Escobark are among the weird and wonderful dog names registered with Wellington City Council in 2022. The council has just released their annual list of the most popular, most original, and most peculiar things its staff have encountered in an eventful 2022. Bill Hickman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Wait to sit drivers licence test too long, advocates say

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 3:08


Organisations that help people overcome barriers to getting a driver licence say the wait is too long to sit the driving test. They are worried the delays will force many to drive illegally and could see those already caught behind the wheel without a licence sent to prison. Bill Hickman reports.

Crispy Coated Robots
CRISPY COATED ROBOTS #143 - Top 5 Movie Car Crashes and Best Heart Songs

Crispy Coated Robots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 58:48


November 15, 2022 “The French (kiss) Connection”Episode 143:   “Nothing can stop us now… except a train!”The guys debate the top 5 car crashes in movies. In a tragic turn of events, one of the podcast hosts misunderstands the requirements of the second topic ‘Heart Songs' and shoehorns in the best from Ann and Nancy Wilson.·        Which movie coined the term ‘Car-Fu'?·        How did John Landis sustain the entire stunt driver union in 1980 ·        How does Leonard Nimoy put a little love in his two hearts?·        What was the first 45 single that Joseph purchased as a young boy?·        Never take a joyride will Bill Hickman.·        “Nothing can stop us now… except a train!”·        What's up with Bruce Springsteen's voice on the album The River?·        Joseph gets lucky in a fallen rocket.·        George compares/contracts the two sides of Dog and Butterfly. ·        Where to go to weave in between giant traffic cones?·        No royalties for Tim GreenENHANCEMENT: Smash-Up on Interstate 5 https://youtu.be/WUSeABQRi84

TCIA Podcast
Student Career Series with SCD 2022 Partner: Heartwood Tree Service

TCIA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 50:21


On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Bill Hickman, Training Director of Heartwood Tree Service, to discuss the benefits of becoming an arborist apprentice.About Heartwood:For over 40 years, Heartwood Tree has cared for the trees of the Charlotte area and have expanded our services to Asheville as well as the Lake Norman area. As the first tree service company in North Carolina to be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association, we have grown our business by practicing the science and standards of keeping trees healthy, and performing services safely.Heartwood views their Purpose as “Empowering people as tree stewards.” They empower them by creating emotional connections through people to trees. This is an experience and a service they provide to their employees, clients, and community.Their passion is the driving force to our relationships with each other and their surroundings.

Better World Boston
The State of the Oceans, Plastic Pollution and What You Can Do To Help

Better World Boston

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 23:16


Oceans are important for our planet and we need to take care of them. Sometimes, it is hard to know what to do or where to start. Bill Hickman, the regional manager for Surfrider Foundation-Southern California, shares his insights on plastic pollution and ocean health and what you can do to help. Links from the episode: Surfrider Foundation https://www.surfrider.org/ Surfrider Foundation - Ocean Friendly Gardens Program https://www.surfrider.org/programs/ocean-friendly-gardens Surfrider Foundation - Ocean Friendly Restaurants Program https://www.surfrider.org/programs/ocean-friendly-restaurants Surfrider Foundation - Rise above Plastics Campaign https://www.surfrider.org/programs/rise-above-plastics

BEHIND THE STUNTS
THE FRENCH CONNECTION - 1971

BEHIND THE STUNTS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 9:11


Regarded by many as one of the greatest car chases ever and yet its one of the most dangerous and, in my opinion, ill advised additions to any motion picture.Yes its magnificent on screen, but the chase had moments where the the car being driven by actor Gene Hackman was travelling at high speeds in actual traffic and not stunt drivers as you would expect.BILL HICKMAN was the coordinator and did a great deal of the driving too.Lets explore the chase and find out a bit more shall we?https://linktr.ee/behindthestuntsIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

The Loaded Goat
Guest of Honor

The Loaded Goat

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 24:27


Aaron and Chris revisit the episode and one scene where Don Knotts could not stop laughing during each take, while a "guest of honor" nearly rips off all of Mayberry.

The Stakeholders Podcast
Ep. 53: Bill Hickman

The Stakeholders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 24:30


Intro music | Fun Day by BensoundWant to get email notifications for new episodes? Click here._____Today we are joined by Bill Hickman the Southern California Regional Manager for the Surfrider Foundation. In this episode, we discuss the needs of our beaches, how small wins can lead to huge movements, the current state of our oceans, and more!See how you can volunteer at your local Surfrider chapter. CLICK HEREMake sure to follow the Ventura County Surfrider Chapter on all social channels.FacebookInstagramTwitter

MYSTICAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS SOCIETY
Ep. 045: New American Folk Heroes (or Villains?)

MYSTICAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS SOCIETY

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 102:47


Serious information from ridiculous people. MAPS submissions for new American Folk Heroes: Skyking/Beebo, Kevin Dawes/Caro, 4Chan “Operation Homeless” against the CHAZ, Bob (not Bill) Hickman, Phoenix Jones. Song: Lookin’ For That Orca by Johnny Maudlin Alternate Current RadioMore about Kevin Dawes from GQAtrocity Guide on YTSpecial Operations Forces elevated on par with military departmentsRocket Man performed by William Shatner

A.I. Police Department
Normand Bermshire, Bill Hickman

A.I. Police Department

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 62:33


A live adventure story written by AI and humans — and YOU! What is AIPD? It's a group of friends playing AI Dungeon: a game where you can do anything, but bad stuff inevitably happens. Join us as we fall backwards into an adventure and try not get cancelled for something terrible the AI comes up with. Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/aipd Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/aipd69 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aipd69 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7r7sgKZ Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/aipd Music Intro - JP (made with Magix Music Maker) Ben Briggs - Twitch Jams (http://twitchjams.com) Patricia Taxxon - https://twitter.com/PatriciaTaxxon #dungeonmasterai #aidungeon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aipd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aipd/support

RNZ: The Panel
Story of the day with Bill Hickman

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 4:16


Bill Hickman shares some fascinating new research about the extinct giant shark, the megaladon

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RNZ: The Panel
Story of the Day with Bill Hickman

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 5:59


"Insanely beautiful" robots replace the fans of a Japanese Softball team.

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sustainabiliME
Surfrider Foundation

sustainabiliME

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 18:50


Today I will be speaking with Bill Hickman who is the Southern California Regional Manager of Surfrider Foundation. Surfrider is a non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the ocean, waves, and beaches. They have multiple chapters all over who are involved with various projects. Follow them @surfrider. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod and feel free to rate us and leave a comment below! Resources: https://www.surfrider.org/ https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/your-guide-to-reef-friendly-sunscreens https://tropicsport.com/ Check out our latest YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdlM10P6cYk

Geek and the Cop
THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)

Geek and the Cop

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 51:08


Pop quiz, hotshot: Do you pick your feet in Poughkeepsie? That's right crime fighters and cinephiles, this week on Geek and The Cop, we look at William Friedkin's THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Almost 50 years later and it's still one of the greatest films of all-time. Starring Gene Hackman as "Popeye" Doyle, Roy Scheider as "Cloudy" Russo, and the streets of New York as themselves. Featuring one of the greatest car chases in the history of cinema, driven and choreographed by the great Bill Hickman, this cat and mouse caper has a mean streak a mile wide so buckle-up. Geek and The Cop is the only podcast to talk about the real police work in real fake films. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @GeekandtheCop. You can also follow The Geek at @TheGeoffTodd and Detective Andy at @DetAndy_GeekCop. Find and like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/GeekandtheCop. And don't forget to subscribe, Like, and review our show on your podcast app of choice. Just the 'cast, ma'am.

MarcusGrahamProject
The Drum with STIR Episode 1: "Everything Is Gonna Be Alright"

MarcusGrahamProject

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2016 36:00


For college students, getting into the competitive field of advertising and marketing is an intimidating task. The Drum interviews Bill Hickman about his personal career path, learning, growing, and how to relax and enjoy the journey. Aspiring college graduates and those who have recently entered the field would do well to pay attention, but there is wisdom here for everyone who wants to keep moving forward. STIR is a creative agency put in motion by two parties: The Marcus Graham Project iCR8 Chicago Boot Camp and Leo Burnett Chicago. We create movement and stir things up, activating positive change for brands and people. 

Escuchando Peliculas
The French Connection, contra el imperio de la droga (Policíaco 1971)

Escuchando Peliculas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2015 100:20


SI TE HA GUSTADO ESTE AUDIO, COMPÁRTELO, PON UN COMENTARIO O SIMPLEMENTE DI "ME GUSTA" CON ELLO AYUDAS Y ANIMAS A SEGUIR CON EL CANAL. Título original The French Connection aka Año 1971 Duración 104 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director William Friedkin Guión Ernest Tidyman Música Don Ellis Fotografía Owen Roizman Reparto Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frédéric de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, Ann Rebbot, Harold Gary, Arlene Farber, Eddie Egan, André Ernotte, Sonny Grosso, Ben Marino Productora 20th Century Fox / D'Antoni Productions Género Thriller. Drama | Policíaco Sinopsis Jimmy Doyle y Buddy Rosso son dos policías neoyorquinos que siguen la pista de una red de traficantes de drogas. El primero, que confía en su olfato, sospecha que una confitería de Brooklyn está implicada y convence a su jefe para intervenir la línea telefónica. Poco después, Doyle y sus hombres siguen al dueño de la confitería, que los conduce hasta Nicoly y Charnier, dos franceses que acaban de llegar a Estados Unidos.

Year of Polygamy Podcast
Episode 44: The Utah War

Year of Polygamy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2014 58:19


Join Lindsay as she interviews historian Joseph Geisner about 1850’s Utah including stories about Bill Hickman and Porter Rockwell.  This episode contains strong themes of violence. This is part two of a two-part episode.   Links and text mentioned and read in this podcast:   Housewives, Hussies, and Heroines, or the Women of Johnston’s Army […]

Year of Polygamy Podcast
Episode 43: Historian Joe Geisner and Violent 1850’s Utah

Year of Polygamy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2014 60:26


Join Lindsay as she interviews historian Joseph Geisner about 1850’s Utah including stories about Bill Hickman and Porter Rockwell.  This episode contains strong themes of violence. This is part one of a two-part episode.