Podcasts about New Zealand

In today's episode, I spoke with Marian, who in turn spoke on behalf of herself and her husband, Jon. Originally from the Netherlands and now based in New Zealand, they're in the middle of a big transition, preparing to sell their home in the greater Wellington region and move down to Canterbury as they edge closer to semi-retirement. It's a big transition in many ways, but moving location is something this couple have regularly done throughout their lives, and Marian in particular enjoys the whole process of heading off to live in a new house and discover a new area. Today's episode gave me a fascinating insight into growing up and working in the Netherlands, and how and why a couple would want to give all of that up to move to New Zealand. Born savers, these two have always had their eye on their wallet, and that simple habit, of living on less than you make, has certainly been a big part of their success today. But forays into using a financial advisor and investing in rental property didn't serve them well when they tried to take that next step into investing. It was really only when they stepped back and decided to educate themselves and manage their own index fund investments that they got off the side roads and onto the freeway to financial independence. Now, with a move to Te Waipounamu ahead and the ability to step back from full-time work, Marian and Jon are at an exciting stage of life, still aiming to reach their financial goals, but with the freedom to shape what the future looks like.

Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole, Mitch Dyer, and Paul Hof-Mahoney as they recap all the highlights from Day 4 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Some of today's highlights include:1500m: Kipyegon Claims Fourth World Title- Faith Kipyegon continued her dominance, clocking 3:52.15 to secure her fourth straight world title at 1500m.- Teammate Dorcus Ewoi ran a massive personal best of 3:54.92 to take silver.- Jessica Hull of Australia added to her breakthrough season with a 3:55.16 performance to earn bronze.Hammer Throw: Katzberg's Monster Throw Breaks Record- Canada's Ethan Katzberg defended his title with a massive 84.70m throw—the longest in the world in 20 years—breaking both the championship record and his own North American record.- Merlin Hummel of Germany surprised with a personal best of 82.77m in round one to briefly lead.- Bence Halasz of Hungary followed with 82.69m, just edging out Ukraine's Mykhaylo Kokhan (82.02m).- For the first time ever, four men surpassed 82 meters in one competition.High Jump: Kerr Completes Global Gold Set- Hamish Kerr of New Zealand, the reigning Olympic champion, soared to 2.36m, matching his Oceanian record and earning his first world title.- Woo Sanghyeok of South Korea cleared 2.34m in a tense battle to take silver.- Jan Stefela (Czech Republic) and Oleh Doroshchuk (Ukraine) tied for bronze at 2.31m.110m Hurdles: Tinch Takes the Title- Cordell Tinch of the USA fulfilled his potential by winning in 12.99 for his first global gold.- Jamaica's Orlando Bennett ran a personal best of 13.08 to take silver.- Tyler Mason, also of Jamaica, equaled his personal best with 13.12 for bronze.- Notably absent from the final was defending champion Grant Holloway.In the Rounds…Women's 400m Semifinals- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) scorched the track in 48.29, breaking the US record and moving to #7 all-time globally.- Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic) ran 49.82, and Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain) clocked 49.47 as they also advanced.Men's 400m Semifinals- Collen Kebinatshipi of Botswana ran a world-leading national record of 43.61.- Jacory Patterson (USA) advanced with a time of 44.19.- Paris Olympic medalists Matt Hudson-Smith (Great Britain) and Muzala Samukonga (Zambia) were eliminated.- Yuki Joseph Nakajima of Japan excited home fans by qualifying with a time of 44.53.Men's 800m Heats- Top contenders Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Kenya), Donavan Brazier (USA), and Mohamed Attaoui (France) all advanced comfortably to the next round.____________PRESENTED BY ASICSFor the third consecutive year, CITIUS MAG is proud to partner with ASICS for our global championship coverage. With their support, we're able to bring you the best coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Support our sponsor and check out ASICS's latest including the MegaBlast and SonicBlast. Shop at ASICS.com____________Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Mac Fleet |⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@macfleet on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Eric Jenkins | ⁠⁠⁠_ericjenkins on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ + Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠@atkoeme on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ + Mitch Dyer | ⁠⁠⁠@straightatit_ on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ + Paul Hof-Mahoney | ⁠⁠⁠@phofmahoney on Instagram⁠⁠⁠Produced by: Jasmine Fehr |⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@jasminefehr on Instagram

It's Tuesday, September 16th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Pakistani flood claims 900 lives Floods in Pakistan have taken the lives of 900 people. Plus, over two million people have been displaced and 1,600 villages destroyed. The British Christian Asian Association is on the ground helping Christian communities in Pakistan now.  Make a donation through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.  Indicate in the box at the bottom of the linked page that your donation is to help the Pakistani flood victims. Trump compared Brazilian witch hunt of Bolsonaro to his trials As The Worldview reported on September 12th, Brazil's previous president, Jair Bolsonaro, was convicted of trying to overturn the 2022 election, and sentenced to 27 years in prison for it. U.S. President Donald Trump responded by comparing the ordeal with his own in 2020. He said, “I thought he was a good president of Brazil, and it's very surprising that could happen very much like they tried to do with me, but they didn't get away with it at all.” The Wall Street Journal featured a column by Mary O'Grady declaring that Brazil's courts have been turned to Lawfare — the use of the judicial system to achieve political ends.  Nepal's revolution leaves 51 dead and with new Prime Minister The nation of Nepal has been caught in a maelstrom of revolution for the past week, leaving 51 people dead, government buildings destroyed, and supermarkets and politician's homes burned to the ground, reports the BBC. The revolution was largely instigated by Gen Z, 18 to 24-year-old college-aged youth, after a social media ban. Nepal's prime minister resigned, and another was appointed — the first woman leader of the Himalayan country. The nation is relying upon Sushila Karki to restore stability.  She has promised $11,330 for each family where a protester was killed in the melee.   Similar youth-driven revolutions occurred in Sri Lanka in 2022 and Bangladesh in 2024, overturning these national governments as well. Isaiah 3:12 speaks of the instability of nations in similar terms. It says, “As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.” The nations of the world which have appointed or elected the most female leaders since 1946 are Finland, India, New Zealand, and England. The average number of nations led by female heads hovered around 6 in the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, the average has increased to 15 female leaders.  Utah Gov.: Kirk's murderer was “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology” Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox has announced on CNN's State of the Union that official charges will be filed today against Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson. The governor also said, “The FBI has confirmed that [Robinson's] roommate was a romantic partner, a male transitioning to female.”  Cox added that evidence from family and friends is pointing to the fact that the alleged murderer had been “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology.” Romans 1:28 and 29 speaks of the progression of evil: “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder.” Tyler Robinson's trans roommate “hates conservatives and Christians” Fox News has also reported that Robinson's 22-year-old “trans roommate” "hates conservatives and Christians.” That according to an interview with a relative on Fox. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, told Fox News Digital her relative began to act differently when he turned 18 and said that he developed a hatred of Christians and conservatives. She explained that “He hated us. He was not raised that way, but he, over the years, has become really detached [and] been radicalized. … He has obviously gotten progressively worse the last year or two.” Transgenderism on the rise Transgenderism has increased across the United States — with 1.6% of American adults claiming to be such. That's four million Americans!   Pew Research estimates that 44% of Americans know somebody who is attempting to appear to change their own gender. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland attempted the first gender mutilations back in 1966. The program was shut down in 1979. Then again, in 1997, the practice was reinstated by a Dr. Stanley Biber in Trinidad, Colorado. Biber's clinic became the gender mutilation capital of the country until the surgeon's retirement in 2003. These are the roots of the movement in America. Gold and stocks hit new highs Gold is reaching for new highs — scraping $3,670 per ounce on Monday. Silver reached $42.60 per ounce. That's up 41% and 38% respectively over the previous year. Stocks are up similarly. The NASDAQ reached 22,340 points yesterday, a 27% increase over last year. Meanwhile, the median house selling price has dropped a total of 7% since late 2022. Teen reels in 177-pound Halibut And finally, 13-year-old Jackson Denio of New Hampshire reeled in a 177-pound Atlantic Halibut  off the New England coast last week. That could be a world record for a youth catch. After wrestling with the fish for a half an hour on the line, it took three men to get the monster in the boat. DENIO: “It took the three deckhands and the captain to get it in the boat, and then, once it was in the boat, everybody was just yelling and cheering. FRIEND: “Jackson! Whoo!” The largest halibut on record weighed 515 pounds, caught in Alaska in 1996.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, September 16th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

On Decorating Pages Podcast, Emmy-winning host Kim Wannop talks with Production Designer Jean-François Campeau about AppleTV+'s epic series Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa. From hand-lashed huts and carved canoes to sacred tiki sculptures and cliffside temples, Jean-François explains how the team honored Hawaiian culture while shooting across Hawaii and New Zealand. Hear how cultural blessings, natural lighting, and meticulous craftsmanship brought authenticity and scale to this groundbreaking production.Perfect for fans of production design, set decoration, Hawaiian history, Jason Momoa, and epic filmmaking.

Hell wasps? Check Vrock? Check Yikes? Big check.Featuring:Erika Jayne as Taryn GrimKasia Wayfinder as Granny SabinkaSeverin Gourley as Dexter Clementineand Julz Burgisser as DMVisit www.fateofisen.com to learn more.Fate of Isen is one of the Feedspot top D&D podcasts in the world! Check out Feedspot here.If you like the show, please feel free to follow us on social media (@fateofisen) or support us on Patreon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Intro, outro, and recap music by freesound user, Tyops, and ambient sound by TabletopAudio.com

Sometimes we give our problem to the Lord in prayer... and we think He won't notice when we take it right back. Yesterday we began to think together about prayer - how it grows out of our faith, and then nurtures our faith in return. Today we'll see some examples from the very early days of the church. Granted, these were extraordinary times, and God was shaping the course of history through these prayers, but we'll find that the principles work on the smaller scale of our lives, as well. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS09162025_0.mp3Scripture References: Various Scriptures

We're kicking off All Out/WrestlePalooza week as Matty joins me for the first of three days of shows with Gareth joining me tomorrow for GRAPPL Live and JP joining me on Thursday for Weekend Show!Join us as we talk Saudi Mania, Andrade, the week's TV, the state of WWE's booking, WrestlePalooza, the All Out build, Eddie Kingston and everything else going on, on this big week in wrestling.Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/live/jDOm0zPJQ6I?si=W-1MoGNL-J2omyycBennoMatty's Fundraising page:https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/matthews-fundraising-page1653GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings and Queen Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac, Sophia Hitchcock, Simon Mulvaney & Marty Ellis! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠ Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand at https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grapplYou can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free at https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Haematologist believes specialists are being left with no choice but to recommend some cancer patients move to Australia to get life prolonging drugs that are not funded in New Zealand. He said studies show Daratumumab can prolong life and hundreds of New Zealand patients would benefit from it each year. Haematologist, Doctor Rodger Tiedemann spoke to Lisa Owen.

This weekend, the foreign minister will leave for New York to take part in the United Nations General Assembly, where it's expected he'll reveal New Zealand's position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. So far, we're lagging behind partner countries like Australia who've already declared that they'll use the event to recognise a Palestinian statehood, and more than 40% of voters think New Zealand should do the same. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll tested public sentiment about the government's response to the conflict in Gaza. Anneke Smith reports.

We know why you're here, and we don't blame you. This week, we tumble headfirst into the pit of despair that is All Blacks fandom after the Springboks dished out a pumpings in New Zealand's graveyard, Sky Stadium in Wellington.There's plenty of wallowing, but we also manage to lift our heads long enough to cover the excellent clash between Argentina and the Wallabies, and check in on all the action from the Women's World Cup.Grab a beer and enjoy.

Host Paul Spain is joined by Igor Portugal (Tech Entrepreneur), as they explore the latest tech news in New Zealand and beyond. They discuss the Electric Avenue ticketing debacle, Starboard Maritime's expansion plans, NZ's Realtime phone outage service, China's surveillance network, the future of Starlink, and Apple's latest product revelations, including the progressive phasing out of SIM cards. Plus, get insights into BlackLock Security's innovative use of AI for threat detection and their Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS).A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Water stewardship has a critical role to play in the fight against the climate crisis - it's one of the key threads connecting climate action, environmental health, and community resilience. In this episode, we discuss regional water stewardship, technological opportunities and perceptions within the business community. We hear from the host of this episode, Beatrice Bizarro,  Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader, along with Annika Taylor, Senior Consultant at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates in Australia, Natalya Holm, Climate Risk & Water Stewardship Services Lead at Antea Group USA, and Chris Shanks, Environmental Discipline Manager and Environmental Scientist at Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand.---------Guest Quotes“ We need to always keep in mind that climate and water, they go hand in hand and so do their solutions.” - Beatrice“ Climate mitigation can't succeed without water. So that's really one of the first things that you have to look at, and that's one of the first things that's really affected by climate change.” - Annika“ Water is that big mechanism in a way that we both experience effects of climate change, but it is also the mechanism in which we can mitigate a lot of those risks” - Natalya “ I saw the social harm that comes from not managing water supplies. That is a constant driver for me that, you know, we don't let that happen again ever.” - Chris---------Time Stamps01:02 Meet the Experts: Water Professionals from Around the World05:37 Challenges and Solutions in Water Management11:03 Technological Innovations in Water and Climate Action15:15 Global Perspectives on Water and Climate Risks25:38 The Importance of Simplifying Water Stewardship Communication30:06 Untapped Opportunities in Water Stewardship---------Sponsor copyRethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more. ---------Links Inogenalliance.com/resourcesInogenalliance.com/podcast Beatrice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-bizzaro/Annika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annikataylor/ Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-shanks-7b557544/ Natalya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalyaholm/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr has won gold at the Athletics World Championships in Tokyo.

Hamish Kerr banished his Athletics World Championship demons with a leap of 2.36 metres to win the men's high jump final and give New Zealand a second gold medal in Tokyo.

New Zealand's Olympic gold medallist, Hamish Kerr, is on top of the high jump world again, with a gold medal at the world championships in Tokyo. Former coach Terry Lomax spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

A new report has found New Zealand hospitals were short an average of 587 nurses every shift last year. New Zealand Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Hamish Kerr has claimed New Zealand's second gold medal at the Athletics World Champs and he says he didn't want to let his good mate Geordie Beamish get one up on him.

As energy prices skyrocket - shareholders for one of New Zealand's largest powercos have voted to increase the total it can pay its directors by $350,000. New Zealand Shareholders Association chief executive Oliver Mander spoke to Corin Dann.

How New Zealand media covered Covid-19 made the pandemic seem like a competition or a war the country was winning. That's according to a University of Otago study. Bioethics researchers analysed more than a thousand news articles .. and the result is fascinating. Lead author and PHD candidate Emma Anderson talks to Jesse.

With just one breath, New Zealand freediver Ant Williams set a new world record, swimming 182 meters underwater and under ice. That's the length of nearly two full rugby fields. He takes us all along for the ride with a documentary called Ice Dive, part of the Adventure series on Apple Vision Pro. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Williams says he wants to show us all just how far we can go by pushing fear and doubt and comfort aside in our lives.

THIS EPISODES WERE RECORDED 10 YEARS AGO, PLEASE FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSESHow long does a corpse take to break down inside a camel? How could Guy and Tim improve Sex and The City 2? How cold is SO cold that you start fighting white people? What's the best time to nag a clothes dryer? These are the questions two guys from New Zealand ask at 1am after watching the movie for the 18th time.Support the boys on their modern-day adventures at twioat.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have the next episode in our series of sponsored podcasts with highly vetted companies.  I am delighted to connect with Sarah Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary product for weight management that became commercialized after 15 years and $30 million of research from the New Zealand government. Calocurb currently sells in five international markets and continues to grow rapidly through channels and geographies.  Sarah is a veterinarian by training and has held several senior executive positions in the agribusiness and food industries. In our conversation today, we explore the science behind Calocurb, the evolutionary mechanisms of satiety, and how Calocurb reduces caloric intake by 18%. We discuss endogenous GLP-1 drugs, highlighting how Calocurb's mechanism of action differs, and examining current research on gender differences in GLP-1 secretion, including their impact on the menstrual cycle and intermittent fasting. Sarah also covers the four core tenets of Calocurb, shares upcoming research that excites her, and explains the key differences between Calocurb and other supplements, like berberine and chromium. This conversation is truly invaluable, so it's worth revisiting. I am excited about Calocurb's potential to support a variety of needs, helping those looking to improve their hunger and satiety mechanisms, and assisting those taking GLP-1 medications who want to reduce their dosage and transition off GLP-1 medications without compromising the long-term results. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How Calocurb began How Calocurb supports those on GLP-1s looking to lower their doses or taper off (in conjunction with their healthcare team) Sarah explains why Calocurb is very safe, and its four to six-hour mode of action.  The three primary use cases for Calocurb, and how it helps to reduce the side effects and costs associated with GLP-1 injections The importance of making lifestyle changes when transitioning off GLP-1 medications How Calocurb stimulates natural GLP-1 receptors, making it easier to manage food cravings during intermittent fasting Sarah shares how Calocurb helped her manage her love-hate relationship with food. How to take Calocurb for optimal effectiveness Sarah outlines Calocurb's four core values.  How Calocurb differs from other supplements Foods that help to reinforce the satiety mechanism Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Sarah Kennedy Calocurb  Research Articles: Gastrointestinal delivery of bitter hop extract reduces appetite and food cravings in healthy adult women undergoing acute fasting  New Zealand Bitter Hops Extract Reduces Hunger During a 24h Water  Only Fast Body weight reduction in women treated with tirzepatide by reproductive stage: a post hoc analysis from the SURMOUNT program   

R Blank is the founder of Healthier Tech and the host of “The Healthier Tech Podcast”, available on iTunes, Spotify, and all major podcasting platforms.R has a long background in technology. Previously, R ran a software engineering firm in Los Angeles, producing enterprise-level solutions for blue-chip clients, including Medtronic, Apple, NBC, Toyota, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, Ford, IKEA, and Mattel.In the past, he served on the faculty at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, where he taught software engineering, as well as at the University of California, Santa Cruz.He has spoken at technology conferences around the world, including in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and the Netherlands, and he is the co-author of “AdvancED Flex Development” from Apress.He has an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and received his bachelor's degree, with honors, from Columbia University. He has also studied at Cambridge University in the UK, the University of Salamanca in Spain, and the Institute of Foreign Languages in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.Shield Your Family from Hidden EMF Risks, check out R Blank's free guide by clicking on this link: https://shieldyourbody.com/empowered Connect with R Blank:Website: https://shieldyourbody.com/empowered Social Media: @shieldyourbody TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

Trevor Loudon Reports – As a future leader, Kirk embodied principled eloquence, Christian values, and a commanding presence on college campuses. His death creates a void not only for his family but for the global freedom movement. The news spread worldwide within minutes, reaching from Palm Desert, California, to New Zealand, underscoring Kirk's international impact...

Thanks for Preston and Pranav for suggesting this week's topics! Further reading: DNA has revealed the origin of this giant ‘mystery' gecko Snow Leopards Dispersed Out of Tibetan Plateau Multiple Times, Researchers Say Conquest of Asia and Europe by snow leopards during the last Ice Ages uncovered The crested gecko AKA the eyelash gecko: The fluffy snow leopard: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we have a couple of suggestions from Preston and one from Pranav! This is the first episode I've recorded in my new apartment, so let's make it a good one. First, Preston wanted to learn more about the crested gecko, mainly because he has a pet crested gecko named George Washington. That is one of the best gecko names ever! The crested gecko is also called the eyelash gecko. We've talked about it a few times, but not recently at all. It's native to a collection of remote Pacific islands called New Caledonia, where it spends most of its time in trees, eating insects and other small animals, but also fruit, nectar, and lots of other food. It's an omnivore and nocturnal, and can grow more than 10 inches long, or 25 cm. It gets its names from the tiny spines above its eyes that look like eyelashes, and more spines in two rows down its back, like a tiny dragon. It can be brown, reddish, orange, yellow, or gray, with various colored spots, which has made it a popular pet. These days all pet crested geckos were bred in captivity, since it's now protected in the wild. The crested gecko has tiny claws on its toes, which is unusual since most geckos don't have claws. It can drop its tail like other geckos if a predator is after it, but the tail doesn't grow back. Since its tail is prehensile and helps it climb around in trees, you'd think the gecko would have trouble climbing after it loses its tail, but it doesn't. Maybe that's because in addition to claws, like other geckos it has basically microscopic hairlike structures on its toes that allow it to climb smooth surfaces like windows and walls and the trunks of smooth trees. It can also jump long distances to get to a new branch. The crested gecko was discovered by science in 1866, but wasn't seen after that in so long that people thought it was extinct. Then in 1994, a German herpetologist out looking for specimens after a tropical storm found a single crested gecko. It turns out that the geckos had been fine all along, but because they're nocturnal and mostly live in trees, scientists just hadn't spotted any. While we're talking about geckos, Pranav requested that we revisit Delcourt's giant gecko with some updated information. We did mention the new findings back in episode 389, but it's really interesting so let's go over it again. Way back in episode 20 we talked about Delcourt's giant gecko, which is only known from a single museum specimen donated in the 19th century. In 1979 a herpetologist named Alain Delcourt, working in the Marseilles Natural History Museum in France, noticed a big taxidermied lizard in storage and wondered what it was. It wasn't labeled and he didn't recognize it, surprising since it was the biggest gecko he'd ever seen—two feet long, or about 60 cm. He sent photos to several reptile experts and they didn't know what it was either. Finally the specimen was examined and in 1986 it was described as a new species. No one knew anything about the stuffed specimen, including where it was caught. At first researchers thought it might be from New Caledonia since a lot of the museum's other specimens were collected from the Pacific Islands. None of the specimens donated between 1833 and 1869 had any documentation, so it seemed probable the giant gecko was donated during that time and probably collected not long before. More recently there was speculation that it was actually from New Zealand, since it matched Maori lore about a big lizard called the kawekaweau. In June of 2023,

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And then there were four! Sara and Ugo reflect on the World Cup quarter-finals in Bristol and Exeter as England, France, New Zealand and Canada all booked their spot in the last four. Did England finally hit top gear at a rain-soaked Ashton Gate? Or were Scotland their own worst enemy as they slumped to another heavy defeat to the Red Roses? Lisa Martin and Kat Merchant reflect on a 31st consecutive win for John Mitchell's side. Ugo is down in Exeter with Claire Thomas and Anna Caplice to pick through a devastating defeat for Ireland who led France 13-0 at half-time. There was also a plenty of controversy as France back row Axelle Berthoumieu was eventually cited for an alleged bite on Ireland's Aoife Wafer.

How strong is your faith? How's your prayer life? And do we realize that those are the same question? Only those with faith can pray - really pray - and when we do pray, our faith grows. But that feedback loop works in reverse, too, and many Christians find it easy to seek answers in the "self help" section, and difficult to seek God. Here's a message that should help all of us, then. It's called, Faith, Hope, Love in Prayer, and here's Jim with Part 1. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS09152025_0.mp3Scripture References: Various Scriptures

Episode 581 of the A Minute to Midnite Show. Tony is joined by Eric Stogner. Recently there has been much backlash and media coverage of changes at Cracker Barrel restaurants. Why has this been the number one news story in the mainstream and alternative media recently? Eric has many years experience in the inner workings of the chain restaurant industry, and what he shares here explains what has happened and why it is important. This and other “woke” agenda incidents are covered in the episode.

In March 2024, a rocket launched from Florida carrying New Zealand's first science payload to the International Space Station. The small cube, named Lucy, is a protein crystallisation lab developed by Dr Sarah Kessans from the University of Canterbury. Protein crystallisation is often the key first step in figuring out a protein structure, and the unique fluid conditions of microgravity in low Earth orbit helps the process. Working with several collaborators, Sarah is trying to develop a commercially viable crystallisation lab in space. Plus, Dr Brian Russell is creating AI tools to help space companies make critical decisions around astronaut health and safety. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Guests:Associate Professor Sarah Kessans, University of CanterburyDr Brian Russell, Auckland Bioengineering Institute and AUTLearn more:Researchers in the Paihau Robinson Research institute are also working on developing plasma rockets for travel in space. They launched a superconducting magnet for testing on board the ISS yesterday. In 2017, the same year that RocketLab did their first ‘It's a test' launch, William Ray had a look at New Zealand in space.Listen to Dr Sarah Kessans on Morning Report in 2023.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The guys talk about the first big stateside hit by way of New Zealand... Split Enz and their certified creepfest I Got You. Somehow, someone obsessing over you sounds even weirder in an accent. Boy, is it a doozy!

It's still not clear exactly why the Greens' Right to Repair Bill faltered at select committee stage, after extensive cross-party collaboration on the details With the Greens' bill that would have encouraged more durable products gone, it's feared New Zealand may become the dumping ground for cheap, unrepairable goodsGuests: Marama Davidson - Green Party co-leaderMarc Daalder - Newsroom senior political reporterLearn More: RNZ's political reporter Anneke Smith's coverage on the issueConsumer NZ's Paul Smith on Why the Right to Repair is big newsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's one small step for SpaceX, one giant leap for New Zealand's fledgling space industry. A rocket bearing a first-ever experiment built in Lower Hutt has lifted off from Cape Canaveral. The mission, called Hēki, will plug onto the outside of the International Space Station. Scores of scientists and others watched the launch on a screen at a Victoria University facility in Lower Hutt this morning. Phil Pennington reports.

Welcome to epsiode 108 of Sports Management Podcast. James Kerr is bestselling author of Legacy, the book that revealed the leadership principles behind the legendary All Blacks. We spoke about: What truly defines high performance Why humility and accountability matter How culture can be designed and delivered in any team Transferable skills from sports to business And much more!  Time stamps: 00:01 Intro 04:03 Defining High Performance 07:25 All Blacks Principles 09:10 Purpose explained through “day makers” 11:22 How to build culture 15:45 Toxic people & the “no dickheads” rule 18:25 How behaviors spread 24:47 What would a great All Black do? 27:55 Saying yes means first saying no (focus & sacrifice) Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

This interview is with Nicholas Caluori of Secus Wines. In this interview, Nicholas talks about his variety of experiences working wine harvests all around the world and how he started his own label.Nicholas shares about growing up in Kirkland, Washington, where his family owned an Italian restaurant. When he started working at the restaurant in the early 2000s, wine was starting to boom in the Pacific Northwest, and he had to know about wine in order to better serve guests.While originally he was more interested in beer, Nicholas and his mom took a course with the Court of Master Sommeliers to understand more about wine. Many of his friends in the area worked in wine, so he joined a harvest at Betz Family Winery in 2015. After that, he worked harvests in New Zealand, California, Chile, and finally Burgundy before coming back to Washington.Later in the interview, Nicholas talks about moving to Oregon as the wine scene seemed more “punk rock.” While working at Limited Addition, he started his own wine experiments that would later set the stage for his label. In 2024, he released his first vintage of Secus (which means “to the contrary”) Wines which included a Riesling and a Syrah.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University's Nicholson Library on August 15, 2025.

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, who provides insight into how the Springboks executed a near-perfect game plan and what this win over the All Blacks means for the team going forward. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla helped lead the charge on decarbonisation—but Pathfinder no longer holds it in their portfolio as its ESG credentials weren't meeting the company's threshold. CEO John Berry shares why they backed the mission, and what led them to change course For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Green Desk, Wire Host Sara takes a deep-dive into the environmental issues surrounding the proliferation of AI technology, particularly in New Zealand. In the context of Luxon's recent announcement about a $7.5 billion investment by Amazon Web Services into data centres in New Zealand, alongside the rapid adoption of generative AI in sectors across the country, academics have raised concerns about the environmental impact of the growth of this industry. Last year, University of Waikato's Dr Amanda Turnbull co-published an article about how New Zealand is outsourcing the “risks and costs” of AI and data centres, highlighting the water and resource consumption of global reliance on data centres and AI.  Sara spoke with Dr Amanda Turnbull about her concerns relating to AI's environmental impact and how the New Zealand government should be responding to the ever-expanding industry. Following the interview with Turnbull, Sara was interested in exploring how businesses are confronting the issue of AI, especially as it becomes more integral to work. Layer3's Solution Director Daniel Bohan published an article earlier this year scrutinising the confusing data surrounding the water footprint of AI. Sara spoke with Bohan more about how businesses and consumers should engage with AI and better understand the environmental impacts.  She start by asking about how he engaged with AI in his mahi

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup is coming to a close this week, with reigning World Champions the Black Ferns on track to defend their title. As the final approaches, New Zealand media personalities How To Dad and Tegan Yorwarth have reignited conversations around the disappointing lack of coverage of the tournament, and wider women's sport in general, by NZ media. Concerns are running high as media attention on the sport remains relatively absent despite the growing successes of our wāhine.  Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Toni Bruce, Professor of Sociology of Sport and Sports Media at Waipapa Taumata Rau, about the issue ahead of the Black Ferns semi-final against Canada this Saturday. 

On Saturday, tens of thousands of people rallied in Auckland calling for the government to sanction Israel for their actions and violence in Gaza.  While politicians across the spectrum have responded to the protests with a mix of support and disapproval, the New Zealand government is not expected to announce their official decision on the recognition of a Palestinian state until a General Assembly in New York next week.  Following the government's announcement to get rid of NCEA in favour of a new system, Education Minister Erica Stanford has revealed numerous subjects to join the senior school curriculum, which will include the incorporation of generative AI. Finally, the New Zealand Herald published information last week pertaining to MP Carl Bates' failure to disclose 25 properties to Parliament, against what has been argued as a ‘breach of public trust'. Wire Host Sara spoke with National MP Bates about all of these topics, starting with the pro-Palestine rally.

New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metre steeplechase title at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo.

Animal welfare groups are calling for Horse Racing to be banned after four racehorses died in just three weeks on New Zealand tracks. Elin Arbez from Animal Save Aotearoa spoke to Corin Dann

It's hoped a new $410 million wood pellet plant in the Bay of Plenty will provide jobs and cut the use of coal in New Zealand. Kaweru mayor Faylene Tunui spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Just 2 days after falling in the heats, New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish has stormed to victory in the 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

In today's episode, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone; Nine clergy have been chained to the door of Nicola Willis' office in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville since Monday morning; New Zealand middle distance runner Geordie Beamish has claimed a stunning world championship gold in the 3000 metres steeplechase in Tokyo; For the first time ever, a New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the Northwest Passage.

For the first time ever, a New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the Northwest Passage. Veronica Lysaght spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand middle distance runner Geordie Beamish has claimed a stunning world championship gold in the 3000 metres steeplechase in Tokyo. Geordie's brother Hugo Beamish spoke to Corin Dann.

Ridiculous dress codes, uniforms that spark debate, and classroom chaos you won't believe - we're diving into it all, from wild parent choices to the most insane dress code violations! Mark your Calendars! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT  We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We'll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT  Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/  Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a  Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  ________________________________  Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:  RayCon | Go to buyraycon.com/TOD to get 20% their best selling ear buds!  Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today!   Acorns Early | Register today at https://www.acorns.com/TOD and get your first month FREE Clean My Mac X | Go to cleanmymac.com to get 20% your first order with CODE: DUTY20 and try for FREE your first 7 DAYS! _________________________________ This week on the Teachers Off Duty Podcast: Bri, Albraden, and Anna tackle one of the hottest topics in education: school uniforms. We're diving into: • Ridiculous dress code rules • Pros and cons of uniforms • How uniforms impact kids, teachers, and families • Wild classroom stories - from unbelievable parent choices to insane dress code violations Do uniforms really reduce bullying and distractions or are they stifling individuality and creating chaos for families? We share our funniest, most outrageous stories so you can decide for yourself. Do you think school uniforms are a good idea or a bad idea? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to hear from you! Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  _________________________________ Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Anna Kowal @ReadAwayWithMissK  Albraden Hills @atxhills Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

This week on our Live Show we discussed the International Protests Donations https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/support/ #awakening #brainfitness #france About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation). What we Discussed: 00:20 What we are Discussing today02:09 New Zealand & Argentina Protests02:55 Australia Protest03:20 Indonesia Protest04:30 People Can not pay their Bills05:55 The UK Protest and CNN Media Lies on Numbers08:55 There were all Ages at the Protests10:00 What are the Common Causes for the Protests12:50 The attrocities in Nepal14:10 Germany & France Protests14:35 Are they Pushing Ai Governments for the New World Order15:40 They are Pushing for Civil War17:00 Do the Protests Work17:48 How to Overcome the Media Lies at the Protests18:30 They take out the Leaders Like Tommy Robbins and Charlie Kirk19:10 Boycott the Councils are Government Politicans19:50 Potential Positive Changes in Nepal21:20 Whats happening with the Polish Border Substack Subscriptionhttps://substack.com/@podfatherroy How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/ Donations ⁠⁠ https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/support/ https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ⁠⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ 

August 2025 was my highest revenue month ever—and in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I hit $40K (in New Zealand dollars) in 30 days.No fluff. No fake urgency. Just the real strategy, shifts, and streams that made it possible.In this episode, I break down:✨ The 9 revenue streams that made up my $40K month✨ How I rate each revenue stream and how important they are✨ Which offer made me $25,000 alone✨ Why smaller revenue streams are important tooThis isn't a “look at me” moment—it's a here's what's possible when you commit to a freedom-first business model moment.