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US President Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. The deal faces big obstacles, and behind the negotiations lies a deeper question - for a movement that has long-framed armed resistance as a religious duty, can Hamas actually disarm and survive ideologically intact?The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has just completed a 10-day tour of West Africa, her first major trip abroad since taking up the role. It's a region that's also home to some of her fiercest critics, including some conservative Anglicans who oppose the appointment of a woman to the see of Canterbury. We assess how the archbishop had been received in West Africa.Plus, we hear from two nuns behind a hit podcast which has taken off on TikTok, and an author whose novel A Short Stay in Hell is riding a wave of popularity.Presenter: William Crawley Producers: James Graham and James Leesley Studio Managers: Isabelle Whitehead and Kelly Young Editor: Catherine Murray

Rugby News Mag Editor Campbell Burnes returns to chat the first round of the 2026 NPC comp, Canterbury overcoming Auckland, Northland demolishing Manawatu, Hawke's Bay and Wellington in a high scoring clinic, and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 NPC season has kicked off with a bang. Tonight's prime time viewing is the next chapter in the storied rivalry between North and South, with Auckland heading across the Strait to take on Canterbury. Xavi Taele is starting at centre for Auckland, and joined D'Arcy to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union protesters concerned about the future of Lyttleton Port say they aren't reassured by the rejection of an unsolicited bid to lease its operations. The city council's investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings Limited, has rejected the proposal by Tonui, a consortium made up of global port operator DP World and three Canterbury runanga. Union members and opponents of asset sales have protested outside CCHL to emphasise their call to keep the port in public hands. Rachel Graham has more.

To celebrate the 50th season of NPC rugby and the 50th year of the rivalry between Auckland and Canterbury, we thought we'd revisit our award-winning special deep dive into the rivalry centred around the "Match of the Century"...Join Dylan Cleaver, ACC Head G Lane and Jeremy Wells for the greatest and most bitter rivalry in New Zealand rugby history. It’s not the Bledisloe, not even the ABs and the Springboks. We are talking Auckland vs Canterbury... In the 1980s!It was Grizz vs Harty. The Deans Brothers vs The Brooke Brothers. The City Slickers vs The Mainlanders. On and off the field, fists flew, fans got personal, and as a result, some of the iconic games of footy were unleashed on thirsty New Zealand rugby fans. Read Dylan Cleaver's full write-up on the history of the Auckland & Canterbury rivalry HERE! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Adult kids moving into $31,000 flatpack studios? Investors completely bypassing Auckland to chase high rental yields down south? The standard New Zealand property playbook is being rewritten right before our eyes! In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts (owner and financial adviser at Property Apprentice) breaks down the 5 biggest stories you need to know to make smart, risk-reduced property decisions. Inside This Episode:

Has Cameron Ciraldo made a fool of us all by moving Stephen Crichton to five-eighth? Former Bulldog Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to talk about Canterbury's revival and late push to play finals football. Plus, with Penrith and Canberra playing in Mudgee, it should be mandatory for all clubs to take at least one game a year to the bush. Cam Munster's PNG move cools, Blaize Talagi needs to work on his defence, and we wish the nest to Corey Jensen. For all your NRL news, follow the Continuous Call Team wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts. It’s your one stop shop for the latest in rugby league. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Island business leaders want to be recognised as the engine room of New Zealand's economy. The eight chambers of commerce have launched a joint manifesto, representing around seven thousand businesses. It calls for policies to lift productivity, with a goal of increasing South Island GDP per capita to at least $130 thousand by 2035. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking it shows there's great alignment across the South Island. She says if New Zealand wants stronger productivity, higher incomes, and greater resilience, backing the South Island is the smartest investment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Island business leaders want to be recognised as the engine room of New Zealand's economy. The eight chambers of commerce have launched a joint manifesto, representing around seven thousand businesses. It calls for policies to lift productivity, with a goal of increasing South Island GDP per capita to at least $130 thousand by 2035. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking it shows there's great alignment across the South Island. She says if New Zealand wants stronger productivity, higher incomes, and greater resilience, backing the South Island is the smartest investment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Mayoral minutes - where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. This week we're heading to Waimate, which is 45 kms south of Timaru in the Canterbury region where Mayor Craig Rowley.

We have a culture that reports an almost all time high of human suffering. A predominant term this suffering gets labeled as is - trauma. But I just don't think it's the right term for many of us. Trauma is defined as - an emotional and physical response to a very stressful, scary, or harmful event. What I experience myself, and feel so many others do, is loss. Loss that may not seem super stressful, scary, or harmful, but it pains us to a deep, deep level. And nobody is speaking well to this. Which is why I bring to you in this episode, someone who I revere, and will honestly say that the following conversation was one of the most helpful I've had in as long as I can remember. Dr. Lucy Hone is an adjunct fellow at the University of Canterbury and a sought-after professional speaker, a bestselling author, and an award-winning internationally published science educator. She is regularly featured in international media, including in The Guardian, the Hidden Brain, and the Washington Post and is a columnist for Psychology Today. Her first book, Resilient Grieving, was an international bestseller that led to a fully updated and expanded second edition in 2024 and her TED talk, Three Secrets of Resilient People, has been viewed by over nine million people. Now Lucy has come out with her latest research in a new book, How Will I Ever Get Through This: Evidence Based Tools to Help You Heal From Hardship, Grief, and Loss. Again, I'm citing this conversation as one of the most profound I've had in a long time. We discuss how most attention gets given to the loss of a loved one or our health, but many people are suffering themselves greatly regarding the loss of an ideal. An expectation. A dream or a goal. A picture they held of their lives. And that culturally we may be seeing the mental health crisis as a result of a societal perceived loss of hope. I expect many of you will find resonance in this conversation, for pain you carry, and hope for some relief. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Krieg went from chef de partie at one of Canada's top restaurants by age 20, to a doctoral research in structural engineering and earthquake resilience, at the University of Canterbury. Underpinning in all, was a feminist passion for shifting gender bias and breaking barriers for women at the workplace. The Order of the White Rose scholarship recipient, joins Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Support for National's paid parental leave policy, from at least one business leader. The party's promising to extend paid parental leave from the current 26 weeks, to 30 weeks by 2029 if re-elected, with further increases possible if finances allow. Parents would also have more flexibility to share, or take leave at the same time. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Andrew Dickens that most small businesses would already be paying for some additional cover regardless. She says hiring someone for slightly longer, could make things easier, as it can be challenging finding someone for a short term role. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support for National's paid parental leave policy, from at least one business leader. The party's promising to extend paid parental leave from the current 26 weeks, to 30 weeks by 2029 if re-elected, with further increases possible if finances allow. Parents would also have more flexibility to share, or take leave at the same time. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Andrew Dickens that most small businesses would already be paying for some additional cover regardless. She says hiring someone for slightly longer, could make things easier, as it can be challenging finding someone for a short term role. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Answer to Job with Guest Dr. Isabelle HamleyJob 1 (NRSVUE)What do we expect to find in the whirlwind? Join us to explore the book of Job, and the story of a man who finds that God is much more than he had ever imagined - and learns to live with himself in the process.Dr. Isabelle Hamley is a minister, speaker, and writer. She currently serves as Principal of Ridley Hall, an Anglican seminary that trains women and men for lay and ordained ministry. She has previously held posts as church leader, university chaplain, chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Theological Adviser to the House of Bishops. Her interests include the Bible in the life

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If you're a fan, like I am, of scrapping as many councils as possible because of how poorly the numpties on those councils are running the place, you're about to learn, as I am, that just because you and I like an idea doesn't mean everyone else does. We are two weeks away from Chris Bishop's deadline for councils to submit their amalgamation plans so that we end up with a few large councils instead of dozens of small ones. And, two weeks out, the wheels are starting to come off. Upper Hutt City Council has changed its mind. It doesn't want to amalgamate with Wellington anymore. By the looks of things, it made that decision this week. That's a little worrying because the Wellington amalgamation felt like the slam-dunk, easy one. It's been talked about for such a long time, the boundaries are obvious, there should just be one council and the carve-up of a small region into so many councils is unbelievably stupid. But despite all that, there's a problem. It doesn't look like it's going to happen easily. Wairoa is flat-out refusing to amalgamate with anyone and it makes a good case for why. As the ever-sensible Mayor of Wairoa, Craig Little, says, the efficiencies would flow to the centres, not the edges. Wairoa is on the edge and, to be honest, he's right, isn't he? Nelson wants to go with Tasman. Tasman doesn't want to go with Nelson. Canterbury has five different options for how it could do this but it doesn't know which one to choose. Hamilton also doesn't know how to do it. "Megatron" is apparently one option. Kaipara doesn't want to join up with the other Northland councils, although they're happy to join up with each other. Of course, this was always going to go this way when you think about it. Of course it was always going to descend into a fight. Auckland descended into a fight. It still is a fight for some people. There are still people who moan about the Super City in Auckland and it's been nearly 20 years. Spare a thought for Chris Bishop on this one because he's the minister responsible for all of this. His life already sucks. He's already breaking promises about Roads of National Significance. Auckland has already given him a good spanking over the density rules. Christopher Luxon has already taken away some of his favourite jobs. He's got the RMA reforms coming at him fast and those are going to be contentious as well. And now he's got this drama, which, in the next two weeks, is likely to blow up in his face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.In this episode of the Week in Review, Debbie Roberts, owner and financial adviser at Property Apprentice, cuts through the noise of policy shifts and headlines to unpack the latest real estate data. Despite quiet buyer demand, banks are quietly loosening lending criteria, with a net 36% of advisers reporting bank willingness to advance funds—up from just 2% two months ago. Meanwhile, high-density "park-free" townhouses are creating real-world friction, leading to street parking issues, a $100,000 garage sale in Wellington, and tradies charging up to a 30% premium to access parking-nightmare streets. Debbie also breaks down the REINZ June figures to show why the national housing market is holding flat rather than collapsing, examines RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk's comments on housing wealth channels, and exposes the 6-year vacancy scandal surrounding Kāinga Ora state housing in Strathmore Park. Topics Covered in This Episode:Banks Easing Criteria vs. Buyer Hesitation: Why banks are opening their doors while buyers stay home, and how experienced investors can take advantage of the pre-approval conversion gap. The Park-Free Townhouse Reality: How government deregulation of parking rules in 2021 is backfiring with street parking chaos, tradie access premiums, and developer catch-22s. REINZ June Data & Regional Splits: Why national median prices held steady at $770,000 (+0.7% YoY) and how Canterbury (+4.1% YoY) is outperforming Wellington (-4.5% YoY). RBNZ OCR Hike & Falling Wholesale Swap Rates: Why retail banks face no commercial pressure to raise long-term fixed rates despite the OCR moving to 2.5%. Wellington Ghost Houses: Kāinga Ora's bureaucratic gridlock in Strathmore Park leaving prime land vacant for up to six years while over 800 people sit on social housing waitlists. Support the showDisclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.*Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.

The research began as a final-year project for University of Canterbury engineering students Derek Dossman and Emmanuel Bourgeois.

New Zealand could recycle virtually all of its kerbside glass if Auckland and Christchurch got on board, according to a glass recycling expert. Chris Grant, who runs 5R solutions says Auckland only recycle about 50 percent of bottles and jars it collect because of contamination from other recyclable products. Chris Grant spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Canterbury school says it plans to keep its open-plan classrooms that have worked for their teachers and students. Education Minister Erica Stanford, yesterday, celebrated milestones in the Ministry of Education's conversion programme for schools wanting to turn their "modern" learning spaces into classrooms with walls. Rolleston's Lemonwood Grove Primary School principal Blair Dravitski spoke to John Campbell.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Has New Zealand's residential property market quietly entered one of the most advantageous buying windows in years?While political headlines focus on election uncertainties and rising living expenses, fresh economic data shows significant positive momentum for buyers and renters alike. In this episode of NZ Property Insights, financial adviser Debbie Roberts and experienced investor Paul Roberts break down three critical structural, political, and affordability shifts shaping your wealth today.First, we analyze a groundbreaking survey from Lifetime Retirement Income revealing the severe financial squeeze facing New Zealand seniors on fixed incomes. We discuss why four in ten retirees struggle to afford local council rates, why NZ Superannuation is failing to cover essential daily costs, and how intergenerational pressure is impacting family wealth strategies.Next, we address the political elephant in the room: the future of interest deductibility. As the election approaches, we analyze the direct financial mechanics of tax deductibility, compare proposed Labour and National policy frameworks, and explore whether a potential tax reversal would actually push weekly rents higher.Finally, we highlight positive news for prospective buyers: Massey University's latest Home Affordability Report. With national affordability improving by 12.6 percent quarterly and 23.1 percent annually, we examine how falling interest rates, rising incomes, and revised rateable values have opened a tactical sweet spot for buyers before potential OCR adjustments alter the landscape.Click to Register for our next FREE Online MasterclassBook a No-Obligation Strategic ConsultationKEY ECONOMIC INSIGHTS COVERED:Lifetime Retirement Income Survey: 77 percent of seniors cite cost of living as their top concern, with 40 percent struggling to pay council rates and 40 percent stating NZ Super is insufficient.The Generational Dilemma: Why retirees dipping into capital to assist adult children with deposits risk compromising their own long-term financial security.Interest Deductibility Mechanics: How full deductibility works on a 40,000 dollar rental income, the 2.9 billion dollar tax collection impact, and why rent prices are ultimately dictated by tenant supply and demand rather than landlord holding costs.Infometrics Economic Contribution Data: How residential property investors created 24.8 billion dollars in GDP in 2024 (5.9 percent of national GDP) and sustained 126,000 full-time jobs.Massey University Home Affordability Index: National affordability up 12.6 percent quarterly and 23.1 percent annually, driven by a 1.37 percentage point drop in two-year fixed mortgage rates and a 3.49 percent rise in weekly earnings.Regional Affordability Winners: Northland led annual gains at 32 percent, followed by Auckland at 25 percent, Wellington at 24.3 percent, and Canterbury at 23.4 percent.About Property Apprentice: We are a 100 percent independent property education and coaching company in New Zealand. We do not sell property, which means we have zero conflicts of interest. Our only goal is to help everyday Kiwis, first-home buyers, and experienced investors make smart, data-backed decisions.Subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and let us know your thoughts: Are you taking advantage of this current affordability window?Support the showDisclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.*Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.

Our guest today is the DJ, music producer and drag artiste Jay Clarke AKA Jodie Harsh. In this conversation, Jay/Jodie talks to Gyles about their childhood in Canterbury, growing up as a young gay man in a close-knit family with a father who struggled to accept his son's sexuality. Gyles hears about escaping from the family home down the bathroom drainpipe and going up to London, secretly, to go underage clubbing at the Astoria. And thus Jay/Jodie burst onto London's gay scene - and the rest is history. Jodie Harsh was born, went on to become one of London's best known drag artistes, friends with stars such as Amy Winehouse and Kylie, and DJ for celebrity parties and Madonna. Perhaps not what you'd usually expect from Rosebud - this is a fascinating story of excess, club culture and the search for identity. It does contain mention of drink and drugs and some sexual references. Jodie's book, You Had To Be There is out now and available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planning a London trip? In this episode we share the experiences that earned a place on our 2026 favourites list, and how to make each one work for your own itinerary. From food tours and royal palaces to day trips, exhibitions and a night in a real Tudor castle, everything here is something we did ourselves this year.Which two London food tours are worth booking (and the historic pubs they take you to)How to combine Changing of the Guard, Kensington Palace + afternoon tea at the Orangery in one dayThe best small group day trips from London: Dover, Canterbury, Oxford, Stratford + the CotswoldsHow to reach Jane Austen's House at Chawton by train and taxi, step by stepTwo walking tours that reveal a Westminster and Soho most visitors never seeThe exhibitions to book now: Queen Elizabeth II - Her Life in Style at the King's GalleryOur honest Chelsea Flower Show verdict: timing, crowds and whether it's worth the ticket priceWhere to eat in 2026: Pick and Cheese, Mercato Mayfair + the Sunday roast at Borough MarketThree gardens for a calm reset from the crowds (two of them free)Why Mr Fogg's murder mystery evening is one of London's most fun nights outThe museums that surprised us, including the Postal Museum's underground Mail RailHow Mystery Guides turn an afternoon into a self-guided treasure huntThe 500 year old castle near Bristol where you can sleep where Henry VIII did

The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, a chat about Dean Young being made permanent coach and the overall future of the Dragons, how Sean O'Sullivan could be the missing piece for Canterbury, Joey Manu's rumoured return to rugby league, our plays of the week and plenty more!  Please note - some parts of the show are better consumed through a visual medium, the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube link is here⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pre-election promises are coming thick and fast. One of the latest, from New Zealand First would see a $1 billion investment to survey the country's offshore basins for oil and gas supplies. The aim is to shore up domestic fuel supply. It's a pretty large chunk of change and it's not the only big number being thrown around on this issue so we wanted to know how realistic it is. University of Canterbury civil engineering professor David Dempsey chats to Jesse.

After a life-changing brain injury forced her to walk away from the career she'd built, Rachel Hemingway spent years rebuilding her life. Rather than giving up on her lifelong passion for creativity, she opened Chapter1 Gallery in Christchurch earlier this year-a space designed to support artists and bring the community together. Now she's behind Suitcase Stories, a unique exhibition featuring 50 Canterbury artists transforming vintage suitcases into one-of-a-kind artworks. Hemingway spoke to John Campbell.

A recently released study from researchers at the Otago, Canterbury, and Massey universities has found an association between nitrate concentrations in drinking water, and pre-term births. The study is the first of its scale to investigate the health impacts of nitrate on health, involving the birth records of over 735,000 babies born between 2008 and 2021.  It comes after the Ministry of Health launched a review into the health effects of nitrate in drinking water earlier this year, with groups such as Greenpeace long-arguing for a reduction in the maximum acceptable value of nitrate in drinking water for Aotearoa New Zealand. So, to learn more about what the study found, Producer Theo spoke to its lead author, the University of Canterbury's Associate Professor Tim Chambers.

Lyttelton locals are worried the South Island's largest port may fall into the hands of an overseas company. Gerard Loader, a stevedore at the port for 15 years and is the local secretary for the Maritime Union of NZ, spoke to John Campbell.

"The Bible invites us to wrestle with life's realities."In this final episode of our Summer Forecast series of 2026, Rev. Dr. Isabelle Hamley discusses the challenges and importance of preaching from difficult parts of scripture, including texts on judgment, trauma, violence, and justice. While we often want to avoid these sections of Scripture, she helps us think about how to read these texts faithfully and responsibly. Isabelle's commitment to preaching from the whole counsel of God reminds us to recognize the limits of our capacity to understand God. She also shares thoughtful insights on contemporary humility in relation to the interpretation and misuse of scripture, challenging us to consider the ways in which we, too, miss the mark. TW: references to sexual violence, war, and traumaIsabelle's BioRev. Dr. Isabelle Hamley is a minister, speaker, and writer. She currently serves as Principal of Ridley Hall, an Anglican seminary that trains women and men for lay and ordained ministry. She has previously held posts as church leader, university chaplain, chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Theological Adviser to the House of Bishops. Her interests include the Bible in the life of the church, how Scripture helps shape a Christian response to justice, conflict, and violence, and the relationship between faith, ministry, and mental health. She is an ambassador for Sanctuary Mental Health and co-chairs a World Council of Churches working group on violence, conflict, peace, and reconciliation. She will be back at Regent this summer, teaching Preaching the Unpreachable: Opening Up the “Difficult” Texts of Scripture from July 27-31.Previous Podcast AppearancesBeing Human in God's World (June 2024)Old Testament Suffering and Life with God (February 2022) Regent College PodcastThanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social MediaFacebookInstagramYoutubeKeep in TouchRegent CollegeThe Regent VineSummer ProgramsRegent College NewsletterSupport UsGive Back

Federated Farmers have quite rightly raised what you would loosely call "the alarm" around a rush of new deals between councils and local Māori. The rush is on because of the Government's new Natural Environment and Planning bills. They were released late last year, saying you can't do local Māori deals under it. It's passed its first reading and is sitting at committee level and due back soon. Like rust, councils don't sleep, so the deals are being inked. Canterbury is the latest, but deals have already been done in Manawatu, Whanganui, Northland, and Taranaki. Obviously, we could focus on the duplicitous nature of all this. We could focus on the fundamental dishonesty of giving people a say over major matters without having to ever face a voter. But let us, for this moment in time, wonder aloud whether this very sort of thing might be a reason for the softness in the National Party vote at the moment. We are late in the term and, yes, there was a lot to do to try and stitch up the chaos Labour left behind. But the Māorification of this country was a centrepiece for all the players in the current Government, and yet you can argue, and I do, that it never got the attention it needed. It never seemed to have the urgency. It started with the smaller, you could argue, simpler stuff i.e. Māori names for everything. There should have been stroke-of-pen edicts that ended the nonsense on the spot. We had the vote at local level around Māori wards. That was democracy in action as some kept them, some didn't. But at least we had a say. But stitch-up deals with local tribes who decide what gets done and doesn't, simply because of race, is a gargantuan example of what needed addressing on day one. Here we are on day 962 and we still haven't closed it off and, given it's July and Parliament rises in September, there are only a handful of sitting days left. ChatGPT tells me there's only ten. I assume they plan to pass it in that time, but in the ensuing period the piss is well and truly being taken. Delivery is everything in government. On this, even if they deliver, they have looked lackadaisical in their approach, hence the bleeding of support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class A drug use is soaring in New Zealand. The Drug Detection Agency's latest workplace testing results show amphetamines are increasingly showing up, making up 32.7% of positive results nationwide – rising to 44% in Southland. The use of cocaine specifically is also increasing, with positive tests up 68.5% year on year and a 375.8% increase in Canterbury. Chief Executive Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking that cocaine use on a global scale is up massively, with stats from Australia and the United States showing a similar picture. He says the significant increase in the South Island shows the supply is potentially fluid – suppliers moving around the country more than they have in the past. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five months on from devastating flooding in Canterbury's Little River, people are still rebuilding their lives. The township was swamped in a February storm that resulted in a state of emergency for Banks Peninsula. While the floodwaters have long gone, locals say recovery is proving slow and many are still waiting to get back into their damaged homes. Anna Sargent reports.

Everywhere Rome fell, civilization transformed. In Britain, it stopped.That's not a myth. That's what actually happened. Everywhere else the empire fell — Gaul, Hispania, Italy, North Africa — the barbarian successor kingdoms absorbed Roman administration and kept the machine running. The Franks kept Roman law. The Visigoths kept the Christian church. The Ostrogoths kept the Senate and the aqueducts. Even the Vandals in North Africa kept Roman urban life going.In Britain, none of that happened. The Roman garrisons pulled out in 407. The emperor told the Britons to defend themselves in 410. And when the Anglo-Saxons arrived, they didn't do what every other post-Roman successor group did. They didn't inherit. They built wooden halls next to abandoned Roman villas and let the villas fall down. Latin didn't evolve into a Romance language the way it did in Gaul and Hispania — it just vanished. Christianity didn't survive the transition — Pope Gregory the Great had to send Augustine of Canterbury in 597 to start over from pagan ground. Cities didn't get built on top of the old Roman ones — they got built somewhere else while Colchester sat empty for centuries.This is Episode 4 of the "Life After the Fall of Rome" series. Britain is the comparison case for the whole thesis. Everywhere else Rome fell, it transformed. Britain is the exception that proves the rule — the one place where the Hollywood version of the fall (villas abandoned, libraries lost, languages disappeared, lights actually going out) turned out to be true. And the reason it happened is quieter and more dangerous than any invasion narrative: successors who chose not to inherit.The barbarians didn't destroy Roman Britain. Roman Britain was already failing on its own. What the Anglo-Saxons did was build something entirely different on top of it — a new culture with no interest in preserving what came before. That indifference, more than any battle, is what real collapse actually looks like.If you're new to the series, start with Episode 1 ("Rome Didn't Fall — Here's What Actually Happened") linked below.

Snowmaking is proving its worth at ski fields, with the busiest weekend at Canterbury's Mount Hutt in a decade. More than 10,000 people hit the slopes over the long weekend, helped by up to a metre of fresh snow and three bluebird days. Snowmaking boosted the base as much as 1.5 metres in parts. NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says the tech's become essential - and is here to stay. "It allows us to get open as early as we possibly can, cover the slopes, and then the natural snow will come along and then supplement that good base that we have built the snowmakers." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was England's greatest medieval villain actually a misunderstood power broker?Thomas Arundel has long been cast as one of the great villains of English history — a persecutor, a political schemer, even the man blamed for burning heretics. But is that reputation deserved, or is it a product of centuries of misunderstanding?In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by renowned medieval historian Chris Given-Wilson to challenge one of the most persistent myths of the Plantagenet era. Together, they unpack the life, career, and controversies of the Archbishop of Canterbury who stood at the centre of one of England's most dramatic regime changes.Arundel's rise was meteoric — from a wealthy noble family to Bishop of Ely at just 20, and eventually Archbishop of Canterbury. But his true influence came during the turbulent transition from Richard II to Henry IV, where he played a decisive role in legitimising the overthrow of a king. Far from a shadowy manipulator, Arundel emerges as a crucial architect of political authority in a deeply unstable England.The episode dives into the chaos of late 14th-century politics: rebellion, deposition, and the uneasy foundations of Lancastrian rule. Arundel wasn't simply along for the ride — he helped provide the religious and legal justification that made Henry IV's kingship possible.But it's Arundel's association with the suppression of the Lollards that cemented his dark reputation. Were these early reformers brutally persecuted by a tyrannical churchman? Or was Arundel responding to what he genuinely believed was a dangerous and destabilising religious movement?Chris Given-Wilson explores the reality behind the accusations — including the controversial introduction of heretic burning in England. The truth is more complex than the legend: Arundel did not create these laws, but he operated within a system determined to preserve religious unity at a time of crisis.By the end of this episode, the image of Arundel as a pantomime villain begins to crumble. Instead, we see a deeply embedded medieval figure — a man shaped by the politics, religion, and fears of his time.If you think you know the story of medieval power and persecution, think again.

Laurel Donnellan sits down with David Cumberbatch, newly appointed Managing Director of North America for the Project Management Institute (PMI), for a wide-ranging conversation on education, career readiness, and leadership in a rapidly changing world of work.David traces his path from a childhood in Trinidad and Tobago — shaped by a grandfather who ran the country's largest orphanage — through Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, to formative years at Procter & Gamble and Microsoft, and now to leading PMI's 800,000-member global community. Along the way, he and Laurel compare the British and American education systems, unpack why generation beta may hold 18 to 30 jobs across 7 to 10 career chapters, and discuss the delicate balance of introducing technology and AI to young learners.The conversation turns to PMI's own AI transformation — including its new CPM AI credential, the PMI Infinity AI companion platform, and an updated PMP exam that now includes AI and sustainability content. David makes the case that durable "power skills" like critical thinking and interpersonal communication matter more, not less, as AI reshapes project work, and shares how PMI is building accessible pathways (like the CAPM certification) for people without a four-year degree to reach six-figure project management careers.The episode closes with David's reflections on leadership: the foundational role of safety and trust in lasting relationships, the lesson he carried from PNG's promotion-from-within culture versus Microsoft's "up or out" model, and his belief that compassionate leadership and competitive excellence aren't in tension — they're the same thing.Guest BioDavid Cumberbatch is the Managing Director of North America for the Project Management Institute (PMI), overseeing the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Raised in Trinidad and Tobago, David earned a double honors degree in computer science and economics from the University of Kent at Canterbury, then studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. His career spans Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, the Gates Foundation, and ACT, with the last 20 years focused on the intersection of education, technology, and workforce readiness.Resources & Links Mentioned PMI website: pmi.org PMI job board (for certified members) PMI Infinity (PMI's AI companion platform) CPM AI Certification and CAPM/PMP certification pathways PM Ready certificate (high school level) University of Pennsylvania high school internship training program Crimson Global Academy (referenced re: UK/US K-12 comparison — see Laurel's earlier interview) Opportunity@Work (referenced re: non-degree career pathways) Resources & Links Mentioned PMI website: pmi.org PMI job board (for certified members) PMI Infinity (PMI's AI companion platform) CPM AI Certification and CAPM/PMP certification pathways PM Ready certificate (high school level) University of Pennsylvania high school internship training program Crimson Global Academy (referenced re: UK/US K-12 comparison — see Laurel's earlier interview) Opportunity@Work (referenced re: non-degree career pathways

Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2025 on Saturday 18 October at Church House and the Abbey Centre, Westminster. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION There is no doubt that far too many of our children and young people are not thriving mentally or emotionally in the way that they should be. In 2024, almost 20 per cent of school-aged children in the UK had been diagnosed with a mental-health condition, up from 10 per cent 20 years ago. Meanwhile, the line between ‘learning disabilities' and ‘mental-health issues' has also become increasingly blurred. According to the charity ADHD UK, a diagnosis of ADHD is listed as a ‘mental-health disability' under the Mental Health Act 1990. Over 1.6million pupils in England have been identified as having special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), up 24.9 per cent since 2016, while the number of children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) has risen by an astonishing 83.4 per cent – up 11.6 per cent in the past year alone. The care minister, Stephen Kinnock, has confirmed that the government is committed to its manifesto pledge to put a ‘mental-health practitioner' into ‘every school in the country'. The idea has widespread support, with the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives offering similar commitments. Already, there have never been so many staff and volunteers working within schools with a specific responsibility for the emotional wellbeing of pupils: senior mental-health leads, educational psychologists, mental-health support teams and more. Access to counselling is available in many schools. Despite this booming school-based ‘mental-health industrial complex', the wellbeing of pupils continues to deteriorate and rates of ‘mental illness' continue to rise. However, a recent Family Education Trust report by Lucy Beney, a qualified counsellor, asks if such interventions are not only ineffective, but perhaps harmful. She discusses everything from ‘diagnostic inflation' and ‘social contagion' to definitions of ‘mental health' and ‘neurodiversity', from the impact of schools encouraging young people to look at life through the subjective filter of their own feelings to the capture of mental-health professional bodies by critical social justice theory. If one fifth of children are suffering so much that they are deemed as having a ‘disorder', should our focus be on where we as parents and teachers are going wrong rather than what's wrong with children? Is school the best place to address such mental distress, however it's categorised? And what are the opportunity costs if classroom time and resources are taken away from academic pursuits that could potentially be more conducive to better mental health? SPEAKERS Lucy Beney counsellor; children's correspondent, Save Mental Health Baroness Joanne Cash life peer and radical Dave Clements writer and policy advisor; contributing co-editor The Future of Community Dr Ashley Frawley sociologist; author, Significant Emotions and Semiotics of Happiness CHAIR Professor Ellie Lee professor of family and parenting research, University of Kent, Canterbury; director, Centre for Parenting Culture Studies

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Think the New Zealand property market is locked in permanent doom and gloom? Think again! Massey University's latest data reveals a staggering 23.1% annual jump in housing affordability, right alongside a historic 6-year high surge in June market activity. In this week's episode, Debbie Roberts strips away the media's negativity bias to show you where the real opportunities are hiding. Learn why Canterbury is hitting all-time high records, how to navigate the banks' confusing new split-direction mortgage rates, and why counter-cyclical buyers are preparing to reap massive rewards as the longest market downturn since the 1970s begins to mature.Detailed Episode Breakdown & Sources1. ANZ Forecasts & Interest Rate TrimsDespite predicting a mild 2% drop in national property values due to election-year tax uncertainty, wholesale interest rates have eased off after geopolitical de-escalations. Savvy buyers are utilizing this brief calm to manufacture equity and negotiate prices directly with vendors on the ground. 2. June's 6-Year Listing Surge & Canterbury DominanceKiwi property sellers are officially done waiting around for "perfect" market conditions. June saw the highest volume of transaction activity in six years, with total stock climbing to 34,761 homes, giving buyers ultimate leverage. Meanwhile, Canterbury hit an all-time record average asking price of over $757,000. 3. The Double-Digit Affordability BoostMassey University's Home Affordability Index reveals a massive 12.6% quarterly gain and a phenomenal 23.1% annual surge in nationwide housing affordability. A stellar combination of lower fixed interest rates, rising incomes, and corrected vendor expectations has opened up a brilliant buying window across Auckland, Wellington, and Northland. 4. ASB's Split-Direction Rate AdjustmentsCommercial lenders are rewriting the mortgage playbook ahead of the next major OCR shifts. ASB executed a series of split-direction moves—bumping up short-term 6-month options while simultaneously cutting long-term 3 to 5-year fixed mortgage rates down significantly. 5. Social Housing Realities & Private LandlordsWith emergency housing numbers under strict review, 30% of declined applicants are left navigating the accommodation gap without direct government help. This underscores the critical, socially valuable role private property investors play in providing stable, reliable long-term housing solutions without dragging on the taxpayer. Ready to learn the exact risk-reduction strategies needed to succeed as a property investor in New Zealand without risking it all? 

We get a weather update from Earth Science New Zealand’s principal scientist, including severe weather affecting Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. Plus, Canterbury’s flooding, a shift towards more settled weather, and what a developing El Niño could mean for spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaikoura is under a State of Emergency, and a red heavy rain warning remains in place for Marlborough, parts of Canterbury and the Kaikoura Ranges until 6am tomorrow morning. Earlier, the Kowhai River breached its banks, forcing people to move to higher ground. Reporter Keiller MacDuff was in Kaikoura and spoke to Lisa Owen. 

A red heavy rain warning is in place for Marlborough and parts of Canterbury, including the Kaikoura Ranges. due to flooding. But attention is turning to southern parts of Marlborough through to North Canterbury, where the weather's expected to hit. Rain could peak at 15 to 25 millimetres an hour, especially along the ranges. There's a threat to life from river conditions and slips. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Lisa Owen from Kaikoura.

There's a red heavy rain warning for Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer, as well as the Kaikoura ranges. Reporter Keiller MacDuff is in Kaikoura:

Dame Penelope Keith became a household name for her performances in two classic TV comedy shows of the 1970s and early 80s: The Good Life and To The Manor Born. We share her story through her own words, with interviews from the BBC Archives.David Hencke was an award-winning investigative journalist who worked for the Guardian newspaper for over thirty years. His scoops brought to light wrongdoing in many spheres of public life. His friend and colleague Francis Beckett reveals where his drive to uncover the truth came from.The solitary nun, Sister Maggie Ross, born Martha Reeves, extolled the virtues of silence. A renowned theologian, she spent part of her time in the wilderness of Alaska with a tamed raven. Her bishop protector, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, pays tribute.Marion Fossett was an Irish contortionist, and Eurovision hopeful, who became a fourth generation circus performer by joining the family business. She started young, brought in to the circus ring as an 18 month old baby, by an elephant. Marion became one of the industry's few ringmistresses. Her niece, Sonya Fossett, takes us inside the world of Fossett's Circus.Presenter: Matthew Bannister Producer: Ben Mitchell Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea KennedyArchive: BBC One, Wogan, 13.09.1985; BBC Radio 4, In Conversation… with Penelope Keith, 28.10.1999; BBC One, The Heaven and Earth Show, 24.08.2003; BBC One, The Good Life: "Silly, but it's fun”, 26.12.1977; BBC One, The Good Life: “A Tug of the Forelock”, 24.09.1976; BBC Four, Penelope Keith Remembers To The Manor Born, 02.01.2024; BBC One, To The Manor Born: “Grantleigh”, 30.09.1979; BBC News, 20.10.1994; BBC Two, Westminster Daily, 26.10.1994; BBC News, 23.12.1998; BBC Two, Limits of Freedom: “Who Is Big Brother?”, 10.10.1983; BBC Radio 4, Museum of Curiosity, 26.03.2008; The Gilded Thread with Irene O'Brien, 23.05.2023

Here we are for episode 825! In which we follow Mister Yeti and Paul From School on a week's holiday down in Kent! Along the way we head to Folkestone, Canterbury, Margate, Broadstairs and, Ramsgate - not to mention visiting country pubs, farm store cafes and attractive gardens full of colourful blooms; not only that but we invent a new game - half snooker/half pool and visit the most haunted village in Britain! Our next show, #826 sees us bidding farewell to the bestest Deeley Cat ever! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send audio and I'll include it. The music is by Udio and Various Artists. Sound effects are by Shy Yeti and Pixabay. Logo by Shy Yeti. All content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2026. Episode 824 was recorded between the 15th and 22nd May 2026.

Sally Round, host and producer of Country Life, joins Emile to talk about what's on the show. This week Country Life is at a locust farm where the insects are bred for petfood and human snacks and joins a drone pilot on a farm in Canterbury.

Ben Volavola has one of the most unique careers in world rugby. Across a 13-year professional journey, he's played for the Waratahs, Crusaders, North Harbour, Canterbury, Rebels, Racing 92, Bordeaux, Perpignan, Agen, Leicester Tigers, Queensland Reds and now returns home to join the Fijian Drua.A two-time Rugby World Cup representative and one of Fiji's most experienced first fives, Ben has experienced the highs of winning Super Rugby and the lows of missing a Rugby World Cup squad. Throughout it all, he's built a reputation as one of rugby's ultimate professionals and a respected teammate wherever he's played.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- Why rugby was the only plan he ever had growing up- The decision to represent Fiji after coming through the Australian pathway- What he learned from the Crusaders culture and why the best cultures win championships- The heartbreak of missing Fiji's 2023 Rugby World Cup squad and how he found motivation again- Playing alongside stars like Israel Folau & Richie Mo'unga- Why he's returning home to join the Fijian Drua and help build the future of Fijian rugby- The lessons he's taken from playing professionally across Australia, New Zealand, France and EnglandBen has experienced almost every corner of professional rugby, but what stood out most was his humility, gratitude and perspective. This is a fascinating conversation about resilience, culture, leadership and what it really takes to build a long career in professional sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Rotifer in conversation with David Eastaugh  https://www.robertrotifer.co.uk/ https://robertrotifer.bandcamp.com/album/radical-friendship-theory https://robertrotifer.bandcamp.com/album/not-your-door Growing up in Vienna. In the 1980s he began his musical career as a singer and guitarist in several Vienna Britpop bands. This was followed by the founding of the mod band Electric Eels, after which he released his first recording as Rotifer. After moving to England in 1997, first to London, later to Canterbury he concentrated on his journalistic work for several years, until he recorded the album A Different Cup of Fish in 2001, which was followed by five more albums in the following years. The video for The Frankfurt Kitchen from the album Coach Number 12 of 11 (2008)

Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Catherine Theys, Ph.D., Professor at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss acquired stuttering, including both neurogenic stuttering and functional stuttering. Drawing on her clinical and research expertise, Dr. Theys provides an overview of acquired stuttering, different subtypes, and how it differs from developmental stuttering in terms of etiology, presentation, and experiences. The conversation explores assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment considerations, including the unique challenges faced by individuals who develop stuttering later in life. Dr. Theys also shares insights from the research literature, highlighting the need for more systematic investigation in this area and discussing projects her lab is pursuing to advance our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying acquired stuttering and improve clinical assessment and intervention. Throughout the episode, listeners gain practical guidance for evaluating and supporting individuals with acquired stuttering while developing a deeper understanding of this less frequently discussed area of stuttering research and clinical practice.Resources for further learning:Theys & Fairbairn (in press). Acquired stuttering: recent developments. In: The Routledge International Handbook of Stuttering. Howell & Gattie (Eds.). Routledge International Handbook of Stuttering. Grout-Brown & Theys (2025). Assessment and treatment of acquired stuttering: A single subject study. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 84, 106121.Theys, Jaakkola, Melzer, De Nil, Guenther, Cohen, Fox & Joutsa (2024). Localisation of stuttering based on causal brain lesions. Brain, 147(6), 2203-13. Gooch, Melzer, Horne, Grenfell, Livingston, Pitcher, Dalrymple-Alford, Anderson, McAuliffe and Theys (2024). Higher frequency of stuttered disfluencies negatively affects communicative participation in Parkinson's disease. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 67(10), 3631-42. Gooch, Horne, Melzer, McAuliffe, MacAskill, Dalrymple-Alford, Anderson & Theys (2023). Acquired Stuttering in Parkinson's Disease. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, 10(6), 956-966. Theys & Tetnowski (2023). Case reports of acquired stuttering. In: Case Reports in Stuttering and Cluttering. Eggers & Leahy (Eds.), pgs. 114-123. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Theys & De Nil (2022). Acquired stuttering: etiology, symptomatology, identification and treatment. In: Stuttering: Characteristics, Assessment and Treatment (4th ed.). Zebrowski, Anderson & Conture (Eds.), 33 pgs. Thieme Publishers. De Nil, Theys & Jokel (2018). Stroke-related acquired neurogenic stuttering. In: Aphasia Rehabilitation: Clinical Challenges. Coppens, P. & Patterson, J. (Eds.), pgs. 173-202. Jones & Bartlett Learning. Theys, van Wieringen, Sunaert, Thijs & De Nil (2011). A one-year prospective study of neurogenic stuttering following stroke: Incidence and co-occurring disorders. Journal of Communication Disorders, 44, 678-687. Theys, van Wieringen, Tuyls & De Nil (2009). Acquired stuttering in a 16-year-old boy. Journal of Neurolinguistics, 22, 427-435. Theys, van Wieringen & De Nil (2008). A clinician survey of speech and non-speech characteristics of neurogenic stuttering. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 33, 1-23. Bio: Catherine Theys is a Professor at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. She trained in Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology at KU Leuven (Belgium), where she also completed her PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Her research seeks to advance understanding of speech and language difficulties by integrating behavioural and neuroimaging approaches. Her key research interests include developmental and acquired stuttering, acquired neurogenic communication disorders, and the neuroscience of speech and language. 

To listen to the extra innings portion of this episode, where David discusses why it's okay for faithful Christians to identify as gay, head over to https://patreon.com/theologyintheraw to become a member of the Theology in the Raw community.Dr. David Bennett (DPhil, Oxford) is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at the University of Oxford and Associate Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall. He is the author of the bestselling memoir A War of Loves --the story of his journey from atheistic gay activist in Sydney to celibate gay Christian—and a member of the Archbishop of Canterbury's College of Evangelists. His Oxford doctoral thesis, Queering the Queer in Contemporary Theology: An Augustinian Ethics of Same-Sex Desire and Gay Celibacy, is in press with T&T Clark/Bloomsbury (2027), as is his second popular-level book, Beyond Compromise: Reclaiming a Biblical Vision of Love, Sexuality, and the Kingdom of God (Tyndale House). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.