Podcasts about Guyon Espiner

Booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including how to deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Trump-factor may work against Peter Dutton and his centre right Liberal Party in the Australian election. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The former head of Facebook for Australia and New Zealand thinks New Zealand should follow Australia's lead and ban under-16s from having social media accounts. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

To top off our 50th anniversary celebrations some very familiar voices from the past are joining us again. With us in the Wellington studio are Geoff Robinson, Kim Hill, and Susie Ferguson and in Auckland we have Guyon Espiner.

New Zealand social media influencers promoting online casino sites are being warned they are breaking the law and will be fined if the content is not taken down. Guyon Espiner has been investigating the online casino industry and filed this story.

Guyon Espiner explains why the TAB wants an online casino licence - and why the government is telling it to stick to the cards it's been dealt.

The TAB offered a $150 million deal to the government in a bid to secure an online casino licence. Guyon Espiner has been investigating the new online casino regime and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A woman who got addicted to online casino gambling and stole $300,000 to feed her habit is warning the government against opening up a large online casino gambling market. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino market and filed this story.

For the first time, online casino operators will be able to advertise as part of a new market being opened by the government, sparking fears about a rise in problem gambling. Guyon Espiner has more.

New online casino gambling licences to be auctioned off by the government will mainly go to large foreign operators. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino gambling market and filed this report.

Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech companies and an independent regulator is required to improve online safety. Guyon Espiner has the story.

New Zealand's internet safety agencies took aggressive legal action against the Human Rights Commission, after it called out social media giants for failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious online abuse. Guyon Espiner has the story.

A leading New Zealand psychiatrist says there's a risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - and it's already being overtreated. Demand for medication to treat the disorder has jumped 140 percent in the last two years. Dr Sam McBride, from the Royal College of Psychiatry made the comments in an interview on 30' with Guyon Espiner. Espiner spoke to Lisa Owen.

Donald Trump's return to the US presidency has cast uncertainty over the impact on global security, including in the Pacific region. University of Otago Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Speaking in the White House Rose Garden earlier, President Joe Biden said that since its founding 200 years ago, the United States has listened to the will of the people and he has promised a peaceful transfer of power. Corin Dann is outside the US Capitol Building in Washington D.C and he spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The coalition government in Germany has collapsed. It comes after the Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, sacked his finance minister, Christian Lindner, the leader of one of the three parties in the coalition, accusing him of putting politics above the interests of the country. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Guyon Espiner.

If you've tried to get a plumber lately and found it tough, you're not alone. Even plumbing businesses say it's tough to find qualified plumbers at the moment. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Donald Trump's first presidency was often defined on the world stage by his "America First" protectionist trade policy and isolationist rhetoric, including threats to withdraw from NATO. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Staying with the US election result and there are fears New Zealand will be among the countries battered by tariffs imposed by incoming president Donald Trump. Chair of Beef and Lamb NZ Kate Acland spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Abortion rights were touted as a major issue in this year's US election, with Democrats campaigning that Vice President Kamala Harris was needed to protect them, and measures on the ballot in ten states. But according to CNN exit polling, it was only a top issue for 14 percent of voters. Correspondent in Washington DC Kate Fisher spoke to Guyon Espiner.

An emperor penguin has made a record-breaking swim, leaving his home in Antarctica and turning up malnourished on a Western Australia beach. Massey University Avian and Wildlife Veterinarian Professor Brett Gartrell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Unemployment has risen to a near four-year high as businesses shed staff. Stats NZ numbers show unemployment rose to 4.8 percent in the September quarter. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Former US president Donald Trump will soon be back in office. The republican candidate clinched the election win last night after taking crucial swing states Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and Wisconsin. Former White House spokesman under George W Bush Pete Seat spoke to Guyon Espiner.

What does a Donald Trump victory mean for New Zealand's economy? Former senior government trade deal negotiator Charles Finny spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Wall Street stocks have skyrocketed following Donald Trump's election win. The Dow Jones jumped more than 3 percent soon after opening, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each rose by more than 2 percent. Tech commentator Dan Ives spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Donald Trump will be 47th President of the United States. Trump stormed his way back to the presidency, in an historic victory sweeping a number of battleground states and denying Kamala Harris any path to the White House. Benny Lamborn from Texas has voted for Trump the past three elections and he spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Donald Trump has defeated Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, promising a "golden age of America" in his Florida victory speech. AP Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Guyon Espiner.

On the streets of Washington D.C. life continued almost as normal the morning after the election. People continue to head to work and get on with their lives, but many people are stunned and shocked by the result. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The Treaty Principles Bill is going to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday - much sooner than expected. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The US presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is hurtling towards an uncertain finish on Wednesday. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Voting booths opened in the early hours of this morning and millions of Americans have been heading to the ballots, casting their votes. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Researchers say possums could develop a resistance to a crucial tool in New Zealand's pest management toolbox. Co-author Professor Steve Trewick spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The election is on a knife edge with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is being called one of the closest ever. Founder and director of the University of Virginia centre for politics Professor Larry Sabato spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Privacy experts are shocked and astounded Inland Revenue had no idea it had breached the privacy of more than a quarter of a million taxpayers. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The lawyer for a terminally ill dairy farmer says ACC has acted arbitrarily and used delay tactics when assessing his compensation. Lawyer Merlyn Remiens spoke to Guyon Espiner.

This is the sixth year the Tupuna Maunga Authority has closed the mountains during the fireworks season, despite this, the authority says suspicious fires and dangerous behaviour with fireworks have continued. Chair Paul Majurey spoke to Guyon Espiner.

US Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working overtime to secure votes, just one day out from the American election. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

A Christchurch community board member says government changes to a scheme helping owners of earthquake-damaged homes shows they don't understand what claimants are dealing with. Community board member Ali Jones spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Over 78 million people have already voted in the intense 2024 US election. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Flemington Racetrack will be the place on Tuesday afternoon for "the race that stops two nations". Racing commentator Aidan Rodley spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Rotorua's mayor says the city is on its way to being rid of the emergency housing motels as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to determine the future of seven such motels. Mayor Tania Tapsell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Discussions involving New Zealand Post could mean the loss of individual home mailboxes. In a document, the Ministry of Business has suggested bringing in shared cluster mailboxes - like those used in some rural areas. Union Co National President John Maynard spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Seasonal workers caught up in a serious bus crash will be supported to return to Tonga if needed. The workers were on their way to start work with employer, Mr Apple. Spokesperson for the company Gary Jones spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The Green Party says the government is ignoring official advice that its proposed sanctions for beneficiaries won't work. The Green Party's social development spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The All Blacks edged a dramatic 24-22 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday night with coach Scott Robertson crediting superior try-scoring and late-game know-how for the victory. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan on Sunday while her Republican rival Donald Trump will stop in three eastern battleground states just two days before Tuesday's U.S. presidential election. NZ-US Council chair Jonathan Mason spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Otago University researchers are making the case for a Trans-Tasman pandemic cooperation agreement. Professor Nick Wilson spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Labour has asked the Auditor-General to investigate a government decision to slash tax on heated tobacco products, claiming there are signs of "industry influence". Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall has asked Controller and Auditor General John Ryan for an urgent investigation under the Public Audit Act. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Officials in Florida are warning people to wait until flood water recedes to venture back outside after Hurricane Milton leaves a trail of destruction in Florida. New Zealander Pamela East spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The prime ministers of India and New Zealand held a one-on-one bi-lateral meeting at the East Asia Summit, as New Zealand is pursuing a trade agreement with India, which has the fastest growing and fifth largest economy in the world. Economist focused on trade policy at AUT Dr Rahul Sen spoke to Guyon Espiner.