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As the Sidebars prepare to confront a potentially treasonous Air diplomat, they are sucked into a strange C H A O T I C alternate reality by a powerful entity.Also, it's Fate of Isen's 8TH BIRTHDAY!!! Happy birthday to us. This episode is wild. You've been warned.Featuring:Erika Jayne as Taryn GrimSeverin Gourley as Dexter ClementineKasia Wayfinder as Granny Sabinkaand 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

Our Kiwi Cover Song Contest is back for 2026! Yes, we want the best versions of a Kiwi song. So tell all your musician and singer friends. The winner the band or person who records the best cover song gets to perform it on Afternoons and you will also get to release the mastered version of it on whatever platform you like. This competition is open to anyone - professional or amateur. All the details are on our website rnz.co.nz/afternoons or text COVER to 2101 and you'll get the link. You have until the 2nd of August to get the song to us. The competition is now open and we will be playing you the entries as they come in. Here is Lorde's Green Light performed by Fiona McMartin from Fiona & the Glow.

One of New Zealand's biggest sports nutrition and supplement brands is officially in the firing line.

A Kiwi author has helped compile a list of the Southern Hemisphere's best novels ever written after being so incensed that only three made the Guardian's top 100 all-time list. Paula Morris spoke to John Campbell.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!Are you sitting tight in a three-bedroom home waiting for the property market to "improve"? You might be missing a massive strategic window.In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Head of Research Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson unpack the latest "trade-up premium" data. They reveal why a softer housing market has actually made it significantly cheaper to upgrade to a four-bedroom home right now, with value gaps shrinking by up to 12% across major New Zealand regions.The guys also dive into a massive week of economic shifts. Between lower-than-expected Q1 GDP growth (0.8%) and cooling monthly inflation numbers, the previously "guaranteed" July OCR rate hike has suddenly hit a 50/50 standstill. Could the Reserve Bank hold off until September?Plus, we look at why property investors are showing early signs of election nervousness in the upcoming Chart Pack, and celebrate an epic weekend of Kiwi sport - from the Hurricanes' masterclass Super Rugby victory at the Cake Tin to the All Whites' tactical run.This week we discuss:The Shrinking Value Gap: Suburb-level shifts in the 3-to-4-bedroom price premium (and why downturns favour the bold buyer).The Macro Shift: Why 0.8% GDP and falling Q2 CPI projections (down to 4.0%) are giving the RBNZ pause.The Mechanics of the OCR Vote: Dissecting the 3-all split committee and the likelihood of one voter flipping back to a hold.Chart Pack Teaser: First-home buyer resilience vs. shifting investor sentiment ahead of the election.The Sports Wrap: A massive weekend for the Canes, the Black Caps, the Warriors, and the All Whites.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

The All Whites have been unable to hold on to their halftime lead against Egypt at the Football World Cup. Egypt secured their first World Cup win, downing New Zealand 3-1. Sportstalk host Jason Pine joined the Afternoons team to discuss where the Kiwi side went wrong. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a Line of Witches: Where the Gift BeganMonique comes to us from New Zealand by way of Melbourne — a Kiwi, which around here is always a good start. She's a spiritual mentor, teacher and healer who works across a number of modalities, and like so many of our guests, she didn't choose this so much as recognise it.Her nana was a psychic medium who could see those who'd passed. An aunt on the other side of the family was deeply spiritual too. As a little girl, Monique did the maths the way only a child can: if I come from a line of witches, then I must be one. "I'm going to be magic," she decided. Listening to her now, you get the sense little Monique would be thrilled with how that turned out.But the gift was forged in harder fire too. She speaks openly about childhood sexual trauma, and about how the work found its shape there — she now often sits with people carrying the same wound, sometimes before they've even named it. That's what drove her toward becoming genuinely trauma-informed: studying the nervous system, regulation, the science underneath the spirit. As she puts it, as healers we always want someone to leave better than they came in. Sometimes that means changing the whole plan the moment they sit down.Kundalini is everywhere online right now, and Monique cuts through the confusion with a distinction most people miss. The two are not the same thing.A Kundalini awakening is the full rising of the Kundalini shakti — the divine feminine energy — up the spine to meet her counterpart, Shiva. That's the poetic version. The honest version, in Monique's words, is that it's "a sh*t show." Everything not meant for you burns to the ground. Your nervous system goes sideways. It's a dark night of the soul that stretches into years. She received hers as shaktipat — a divine blessing — from a guru in India in 2015, during a 200-hour hatha yoga training, without any idea at the time what she'd been handed or how completely it would rearrange her life.A Kundalini activation is something else, and it's the work she's most passionate about now. It pinpoints the darkness ready to surface and moves it through the body. You'll often see people make involuntary movements — trauma completing a cycle it couldn't finish at the time. She points to Peter Levine's somatic work, and to the way animals in the wild shake off a threat so they never store it. If you froze in a frightening moment as a child — too small to fight, run or even yell — that frozen action can finally release. She described a woman in a group session who suddenly threw her fists out, swore, thrashed her arms, and afterward had no memory and no idea what it was about. The body knew. The mind had stepped aside to let it happen.In This Episode00:0002:39 — Welcome to #creativetalk11:31 — 400 YouTube subscribers — thank you12:09 — Introducing Monique Eloise13:30 — From a line of witches: Monique's nana and her origin story16:07 — How childhood trauma shaped her path19:12 — Burnout, anxiety and living in survival mode22:36 — Why we can't regulate: disconnection from the body25:02 — Monique's nervous-system regulation tools30:56 — Kundalini activation: what drew her in31:22 — Kundalini awakening vs activation, explained34:44 — What a Kundalini activation actually feels like38:05 — Integration: the longest part of the journey45:52 — Trauma-informed principles in healing48:48 — What the healing industry gets wrong (the nervous system)52:54 — Ascension Reiki & not giving your power away56:12 — Collaboration over competition57:20 — The crossover between psychic work and energy healing1:04:07 — Renaming her business & coming out of the "spiritual closet"1:06:34 — Trusting the quiet voice of intuition1:13:19 — Navigating uncertainty as a spiritual entrepreneur1:18:25 — The one lesson: don't wait until it's perfect1:22:21 — LIVE tarot reading for Monique's business1:35:17 — Where to find Monique

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Allura Halliwell is not my typical podcast guest. Yes, she experienced a traumatic birth, and yes, she went on to have healing births with her next two children. But what is remarkably unique about Allura's story is the profound spiritual awakening she experienced a number of years after becoming a mother… something that completely altered everything.In this podcast episode Allura speaks about her difficult journey into motherhood. Her baby boy was whisked away to intensive care, and for the couple of hours that followed, she was unsure whether her boy had survived. After 10 days in NICU she was finally able to take her baby home, but isolation and depression ensued for Allura, and her son's unsettledness signalled his own trauma.Fast forward to when her children were 8, 6 and 4 years old, Allura went on a life changing meditation retreat. It was here that she experienced her transformational awakening - one where she left her body for over an hour, and re-entered this physical plane as an unrecognisable version of herself. Through this, Allura shifted from a stay-at-home mother of three, to a consciousness guide, supporting others to heal core wounds and free themselves from Self-limiting patterns. Tune in to learn more about Allura's remarkable story and how her work enables liberating transformation. She is touring the North Island of New Zealand in July and August, so if you're one of my Kiwi listeners and feel drawn to learn more from Allura, check the show notes for links and offerings.Also discussed in this episode:Choosing a medicalised birth as healingThe baby's experience of birth traumaThe primary need of babies in terms of their own trauma processingLearn more about Allura's work and offerings:The Pattern Shift NZ TourAuckland RetreatThe Consciousness Method™ podcastConnection CallNZ Free meditations

At the age of 56, she has managed to finish Japan's Tsugaru Strait on her second attempt.

One hundred Kiwi kids are diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called Hydrocephalus yearly. Hydrocephalus is a condition where the brain gets an abnormal amount of fluid buildup, which causes harmful pressure on brain tissues.   The current standard treatment for it is a shunt implantation, which is a tiny silicon tube that gets inserted into the brain to drain any excess fluid into other parts of the body harmlessly. However, these shunts have the tendency to get blocked about fifty percent of the time. And if they don't get replaced in time the raised pressure in the brain could cause huge damage and even death. The major problem is that symptoms of a failed shunt are very common and are hard to interpret.  To fix this, researchers have been developing an implantable wireless brain sensor, which will be able to read brain pressure wirelessly and safely at home.  To learn more about this new technology and how it will work in the future. Producer Jude spoke to University of Auckland Senior Research Fellow Dr Sarah-Jane Guild.

It's game two for the All Whites at the Football World Cup as they face Egypt in Vancouver later today. Kiwi fan Dan Eaton, who is travelling with the team, spoke to John Campbell.

One hundred Kiwi kids are diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called Hydrocephalus yearly. Hydrocephalus is a condition where the brain gets an abnormal amount of fluid buildup, which causes harmful pressure on brain tissues.   The current standard treatment for it is a shunt implantation, which is a tiny silicon tube that gets inserted into the brain to drain any excess fluid into other parts of the body harmlessly. However, these shunts have the tendency to get blocked about fifty percent of the time. And if they don't get replaced in time the raised pressure in the brain could cause huge damage and even death. The major problem is that symptoms of a failed shunt are very common and are hard to interpret.  To fix this, researchers have been developing an implantable wireless brain sensor, which will be able to read brain pressure wirelessly and safely at home.  To learn more about this new technology and how it will work in the future. Producer Jude spoke to University of Auckland Senior Research Fellow Dr Sarah-Jane Guild.

In SE Portrland, nestled amongst bustling restaurants, you'll find Imperial Bottleshop.With owner Alex Kurnellas, this popular neighborhood pub is a great spot to watch the World Cup and meet friends. Joined by distributor Ian Hendry to talk products, John the Kiwi to get his game on, you'll feel like part of the crew. Alex invents a new word, Damian drinks from a trophy,Josh encourages our behavior. Drinks and challenges with friends on this episode of Brew Happy!

Suzy Cato is a cornerstone of Kiwi children's entertainment. Her TV shows and podcasts are beloved by children and adults alike – ‘You and Me' in particular holding a special place in the hearts of the audience who grew up with it. It delivered over 2000 episodes since it began in 1993, and is credited as one of the first children's programmes to weave te reo Māori into everyday conversation. And now, 33 years later, Cato has released a brand-new season of the beloved show on YouTube, saying it's needed in an increasingly fast-paced world. “We've had so many parents say, oh I wish there was something like ‘You and Me', that was slow and gentle and conversational, and would provide kids an oasis the way they had as children,” she told Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame. They've released nine new episodes over the last month or so, and Cato says they've already been getting amazing feedback from parents. “So many of our kids are, you know, so used to, to a faster pace,” she said. “We are getting feedback that the programme is still engaging kids, so that they will be zooming around the room and then they'll come to sit down and actually enjoy some interaction with Auntie Suzy.” 33 years is a bit of a gap, but it was easy enough for Cato to get back into the swing of things when making this new season. “We were very, very lucky – Rex Simpson was an amazing creator,” she told Tame Simpson was the executive producer and director behind programmes like ‘What Now', ‘Play School', and of course, ‘You and Me'. “[He] created such good templates,” Cato explained. “So it was easy to use that template, and we didn't have to change a thing basically." Suzy received a little birthday surprise when she came in for the chat. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi paracanoeist Finn Murphy is rising faster than even he expected. Just 12 months after making his international debut, he competed in the Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Germany, finishing second in a dead heat in the men's KL3 200m final. His time of 44.91s saw him share silver with Brazil's Miqueias Elias Rodrigues, while two-time Paralympic champion Serhii Yemelianov claimed gold in 44.14s. Murphy told Piney the result was pretty unexpected, as he thought he might need another season or two under his belt before he got into medal territory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Is New Zealand's property market quietly offering you a hidden advantage?While the mainstream headlines scream about high interest rates and a frozen sales volume, a major shift is happening behind closed doors. NZ banks are actively cutting back credit rules, slashing criteria, and sweetening their cashback offers in an aggressive bid to win your business.In this episode of NZ Property Insights, financial adviser Debbie Roberts and seasoned investor Paul Roberts analyze the "Lender Appetite Paradox." We break down why lenders are suddenly open for business, whether you should capitalize on these friendly conditions before the crowd wakes up, and how to structure your risk.We also dive deep into a remarkable winter rental shift, highlighted by an extraordinary 18.6% annual rent correction in Otago, and explore the changing landscape of Kiwi density as Auckland suburbs opt-out of blanket housing laws, leading more buyers to choose modern apartment living over the quarter-acre dream.Register for our next FREE Online MasterclassBook a No-Obligation Strategic Consultation HERETHE DATA DEEP DIVE:Banks Easing Credit: The latest survey of 59 mortgage advisers reveals a substantial 29% increase in bank willingness to advance funds, resulting in lower uncommitted monthly income thresholds and easier 20% deposit paths.The Fixed-Rate Playbook: Why 74% of active borrowers are locking in a 2-year fixed rate at 5.69% rather than committing to shorter or longer terms.Otago Rent Shock: Average weekly asking rents in Otago plummeted from 699 down to 569 annually, a sharp 18.6% drop as local supply temporarily outpaces tenant demand.Planning Backdowns: How Resource Management Minister Chris Bishop's blanket density exemptions are impacting high-value suburbs like Epsom.Mortgage-Free Pathways: The real-life case studies of everyday Kiwis bypassing traditional property models to achieve financial freedom sooner through compact city homes.About Property Apprentice: We are a 100% 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 you build stable, long-term wealth through realistic financial education.Subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and let us know your thoughts: Is this current bank shift the window of opportunity you have been waiting for?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.

A seasoned Kiwi guide says Nepal's fight for the bottom of the mountaineering market is one of the reasons why the bodies continue to pile up on Everest The rise in influencer behaviour has stretched literally to the top of the world - with social media gurus looking for the cheapest, but not always the safest, ways up EverestFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From a quiet Southland street to the catwalks of Paris and palaces of Oman, a Riverton factory is helping to transform paua shells into luxury goods enjoyed around the world. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

ON TODAYS SHOW: You're not a real kiwi if you haven't done this... Charlie tried to call his brother to tell him he loves him. Plus, One NZ Warriors player Ali Leiataua joins the show ahead of this weekend's game in Christchurch. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the deal to end the war, offering Tehran an early financial incentive to wind down the conflict, WSJ reports, citing sources.Iran and Oman are already talking about how they will manage the Strait of Hormuz, as laid out in one of the reported points. They want to charge a "fee" for the management "services”, NYP reports, citing sources.IDF is prepared to stay in southern Lebanon for a significant period, Kann News reports. Reports of artillery shelling have continued in southern Lebanon.The US delayed the blacklisting of China's DeepSeek and over 100 Chinese firms deemed national security risks, to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing, Reuters reports, citing sources.APAC stocks were mixed, whilst US equity futures are indicative of a slightly weaker open.DXY trades tentatively as markets await today's Fed policy decision, and the debut of Chair Warsh; CHF incrementally leads, whilst the Kiwi lags.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Inflation Report (May), ECB Wage Tracker (Jun), EU Inflation Final (May), US Retail Sales (May), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q2), New Zealand GDP (Q1), Riksbank Policy Announcement, Fed Policy Announcement, BCB Policy Announcement, IEA OMR. Speakers include ECB's Cipollone & Lagarde, Riksbank's Thedeen & Fed's Warsh. Supply from Australia & Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

We speak with Asher about the impacts of potentially ‘automating' welfare systems, the disaster of RoboDebt in Australia and the ways in which cuts to the public service intentionally degrade and undermine functionality.This episode's co-hostsKyle, DillonTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:20 Automated Welfare 6:24 Government Cuts and AI16:27 RoboDebt34:33 Corporatization of Public Services 39:14 Intentions and Outcomes49:47 ClosingIntro/Outro by Jiahu SymbolsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

'Wellness is coming' That's the message printed on a piece of A4 paper taped to an upstairs window of a shuttered Auckland pub. Edinburgh Castle sits on Symonds Street in central Auckland .. it's been there for 160 years, and it's fair to say has a somewhat checkered history. But its future could be brighter with Kiwi music legend Neil Finn buying the place, with plans to set up an inner city wellness retreat. Steve Kilgallon has covered the pub's history for Stuff and joins Jesse to discuss it. [picture id="4JP3LZX_Selected_photo_1_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Lead researcher Professor Holly Thorpe talks about the impact "polluted sport" is having on young people.

Recently, a woman sleeping in an alley was struck by a garbage truck and killed. The tragedy has raised the ire of homeless advocates against the state's ban on public camping. Is the law necessary or simply driving our most vulnerable into dark, dangerous places?Then, we talk about the role of the arts in commemorating Juneteenth. And, summer mosquito season is near — with our blood on the menu.Tragedy renews homeless debate(0:00) The recent death of a woman killed by a St. Petersburg garbage truck has renewed the debate over homelessness and Florida's public camping ban. Advocates for the unhoused say the case underscores concerns that enforcement without enough shelter beds can increase risks for people living outside.GUESTS: Jackie Azis, Southern Poverty Law Center Jesse Rabinowitz, National Homeless Law Center 'A melting pot experience'(12:02) As Juneteenth approaches, the Straz Center is hosting its annual commemoration in Tampa. The Arts Legacy Remix showcases the region's cultural diversity and preserves musical traditions through performance. We learn the origins and meaning of the celebration and get a preview of the event.GUEST:Frederick Johnson, visual artist, musician and artist in residence at the Straz CenterBeware of these June bugs(21:02) Mosquito control officials say summer rains will accelerate populations, raising concerns about disease transmission and prevention efforts. At the same time, researchers are evaluating a proposal to release sterilized mosquitoes for population control alongside traditional spraying. Experts say management will hinge on balancing innovation, public trust and stable local funding.GUESTS: Adriane Rogers, Pasco County Mosquito Control District Chris Meindl, USF geography professor Looking past Flori-duh(36:08) New Zealand's ambassador to the U.S. says diplomats need to get beyond stereotypes and see conditions on the ground. So, he's been on a fact-finding tour that recently took him to the Tampa Bay area for a clearer view of Florida's economy and culture. He says maintaining affordability and access for American consumers is key to the countries' relationship.GUEST:Chris Seed, New Zealand ambassador to the U.S.

An Iranian-born Kiwi says he hopes the deal between the US and Iran will hold, but says the military action has failed to result in regime change. Bahram Kargar spoke to John Campbell.

Excitement is building for football fans with the All Whites set to play their first FIFA World Cup game later today. Dan Eaton is one of hundreds of supporters who are part of the group The Flying Kiwis FC. He spoke to John Campbell from a pre-game celebration in Los Angeles.

A Kiwi home cook is using the World Cup as an excuse to try meals from around the world, and is sharing them with followers online. Michelle Ip from @petitesweetsnz spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

One of the most robust findings in psychology is that people often form genuine intentions but fail to translate them into action – it's called the intention–behaviour gap. Someone may sincerely think, “Yes, I'd like that furniture and I'll pick it up,” but when the time comes, competing demands, forgetfulness, inconvenience, or loss of motivation prevent follow-through. People frequently overestimate what their future selves will be willing or able to do. At the moment of expressing interest, the furniture may have seemed useful and easy to collect. Later, when the pickup time approached, the immediate costs (travel, arranging transport, giving up free time) became more important than the future benefit of owning the item. In this case the person may genuinely have wanted the item when they contacted you but later discovered that collecting it required more effort than anticipated. They may also have been less committed to picking up the item simply because it was free, so they had very little investment in following-through. The “stopped replying” part is interesting because it suggests more than simple forgetfulness. Research on ghosting describes it as a strategy in which someone “ends an interaction by ceasing communication rather than explicitly communicating a change of plans”. Studies have found that ghosting is often associated with avoiding uncomfortable conversations, avoiding conflict, or avoiding feelings of guilt associated with disappointing another person. It's more common amongst those who are particularly uncomfortable with confrontation – it's a kind of path of least resistance and arguably something that is something of a Kiwi trait linked with us generally not being good at handling disagreement. The irony is that the ghoster often chooses silence to avoid discomfort, even though it may create greater inconvenience and uncertainty for the other person. One interesting implication from psychology research is that this kind of behaviour often says less about the value of the item itself and more about how people manage intentions, commitment, and social discomfort when circumstances change. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trailer for a new survival thriller starring Brad Pitt has just dropped, and it looks good. Possibly because it was filmed entirely in the South Island. That got us thinking about what goes into bringing a large international film production here, and what the Kiwi economy and tourism industries get out of it. Joining Jesse is New Zealand Film Commission's Head of International Attraction and Inbound Production Philippa Mossman.

A proposed new hotel set on the banks of the Waikato River could be Hamilton's first skyscraper standing at 25 storeys high. Kiwi high-rise developer Templeton Group presented the preliminary design for the Victoria Street Tower to Hamilton City Council on Thursday. Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe told Andrew Dickens he is 'fully on board' with the development. "There are all sorts of wonderful things happening in our city, and we need these beds and we need a, a top-quality hotel and I think this is really going to deliver in a spectacular way." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 5 percent of the population is earning the minimum wage, but a lot of us still aren't earning a whole lot more. So, why aren't wages more generally shifting higher? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

The deck is stacked with Kiwi teams rolling into the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals. The Chiefs are taking on the Crusaders in Hamilton tonight, followed by the Hurricanes and “lucky loser” Blues' clash in Wellington tomorrow. Though many believe the outcome of the tournament is predictable, NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster is pushing back against the sentiment. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan this is the first time in thirty years four New Zealand teams have been in the semi-finals. “Every year it throws us something new, and this year, I actually, as an All Blacks fan, I feel pretty excited that we've got four teams in the semis.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.In this post-budget episode, Paul and Debbie Roberts cut through the mainstream media noise to deliver the real data, strategies, and opportunities hiding in the current property market. We kick things off by breaking down groundbreaking economic research that challenges outdated council building targets and introduces "price signal planning". Then, we cast our eyes across the Tasman, where Australia's latest federal budget has left their property community deeply envious—with Aussie media openly calling New Zealand a real estate "tax haven". Finally, we unpack a structural social housing reform shifting hundreds of millions of dollars directly into the private rental market to boost tenant stability. 1. Ditching Arbitrary Council Quotas for Price SignalsThe New Zealand Initiative's Beyond Targets report demonstrates that hitting numeric council targets has historically failed to improve underlying housing affordability. Substantial price jumps right at invisible council zoning lines act as clear proof that development permissions are being treated as a rationed, scarce commodity rather than meeting actual demand. The Latest REINZ Figures: National median residential prices slipped a minor 0.6% year-on-year to $775,000, while sales volumes dropped 7.9% nationally—led by a 14.8% annual decline in Auckland as the market finds a stable footing. 2. Why Australia Thinks NZ is a Real Estate Tax HavenAustralia's new federal budget cuts their capital gains tax discount to a minimum 30% tax rate, targets legacy assets bought before 1985, and heavily restricts negative gearing. New Zealand stands in stark contrast with no general capital gains tax outside a 2-year bright-line test, no stamp duty, and no land tax. Because Australian buyers are completely exempt from our foreign buyer restrictions, a favorable exchange rate is setting the stage for an influx of trans-Tasman capital. Data reveals Kiwi investors care far more about monthly cash flow and loan serviceability than back-end capital gains taxes, making our market highly attractive. 3. The $387.5 Million Cash Injection for Private RentalsThe government's multi-year social housing reform package raises the minimum income-related rent contribution from 25% to 30%. This structural rebalancing unlocks $387.5 million in operating savings, which is being completely reinvested back into the private sector. Maximum weekly Accommodation Supplement rates will climb by $10 to $30 a week, leaving roughly 111,000 families renting in the private market better off by an average of $14.91 a week. For private landlords, this targeted support fundamentally lowers the risk of rent arrears and increases overall tenant stability. Want to discover how to navigate the current buyer's market, analyze local cash flow numbers, and purchase the right property for your personal financial goals? 

One of New Zealand's most enduring sporting careers is set to reach another remarkable milestone. Twenty years on from making his Commonwealth Games debut, artistic gymnast Misha Koudinov has been named in the NZ team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It puts him on track become just the third Kiwi athlete to compete at six Commonwealth games. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

A New Zealand author has been nominated for best short story prize at the Nebulas Awards, which are considered some of the highest honours of science fiction and fantasy writing. In being considered, author E.M. Linden joins the likes of sci-fi luminaries like JG Ballard, Harlan Ellison and Frank Herbert. E.M. Linden's offering is called 'The Tawlish Island Songbook of the Dead', to tell us more about it, she joins Jesse.

Alan Davies is getting everything out into the open and bringing his new tour to Kiwi stages. The British comedian is best known for his regular spot on the long-running panel show QI and his portrayal of the titular role in Jonathan Creek. And now he's returning to New Zealand's shores for the first time in a decade – with ten performances of his new stand-up show over the span of two weeks. ‘Think Ahead' was written alongside the second volume of his memoir —White Male Stand-Up— which deals with the ongoing impacts of childhood abuse, the death of his mother, and navigating the world of comedy and television. “I started to work up, kind of alongside it, ideas for a stand-up show, and really wanting to talk about all the more difficult things I've experienced in that form,” he told Heather du Plessis-Allan. “Thinking, well, I've been doing this for 35 years, I'm able to turn my hand to it.” Davis knows he's not alone in his experiences, that there are people in the audience who've experienced similar things and are sitting there in silence – just as he did. “Let's get it out in the open.” “I try and be as funny as possible, and present a full version of who I am, really, and it's, I think it's really paying off, the response is really good, it's been very gratifying, I didn't know how it would go,” he told du Plessis-Allan. “I just think it's the best show I've ever done.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sidebars reunite with an old friend and attempt a very risky jailbreak.Also Granny is still a cloud sheep.** TRIGGER WARNING ** This episode contains themes of modern slavery, severe illness, and human(oid) sacrifice.Featuring:Erika Jayne as Taryn GrimSeverin Gourley as Dexter ClementineKasia Wayfinder as Granny Sabinkaand 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

Most challenger founders assume international expansion should happen in neat, logical steps. New Zealand → Australia → UK → US. But Lisa's view was different, and that's why it's so interesting: In fact, conventional FMCG wisdom tells us to prove your business in nearby markets first. But founder Lisa King of Free AF Drinks ignored that advice!  After building a 40% share brand in New Zealand, Lisa decided to skip Australia entirely and went straight after the most competitive drinks market in the world...the USA!Why? --> If the ambition was always to build a globally valuable business, she asked herself why spend years proving the model somewhere that wasn't ultimately where the biggest opportunity sat?In this brilliant conversation with Kiwi female founder Lisa, you'll hear how today AF Drinks is stocked in more than 4,500 stores across the US, including Target, Walmart, Whole Foods and Kroger, and just HOW they're doing it. We discuss why she made they made the decision they did, how Pernod Ricard Ventures invested before the US launch, what it really takes to build a beverage brand in America, why alcohol-free RTD cocktails are outperforming expectations, and the lessons founders should understand before attempting to scale internationally.Lisa takes us through a masterclass in the realities of the beverage market in the United States; Why alcohol-free RTD cocktails are growing faster than many expected and finally, how she has approached fundraising, equity and scaling internationally!Key Topics Discussed Alcohol-free drinks category growth  Building challenger brands internationally  International expansion & export to USA   Listings with Target, Walmart, Whole Foods and Kroger  US grocery retail Walmart and Target listings  Fundraising and investor strategy  Pernod Ricard Ventures investment  Beverage category economics  Product innovation, IP & technology  Ready-to-drink cocktails  Scaling consumer brands globally  Founder leadership  Building brands from New Zealand USEFUL LINKSAF Drinks WebsiteAF Drinks InstagramLike this episode?PLEASE share the love by sharing this episode with another founder building a challenger brand, a colleague or a mate who loves brilliant non-alcoholic drinks, or anyone trying to work out how to build a consumer packaged goods business.Don't forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to Brand Growth Heroes on your favourite podcast app, and even LEAVE A REVIEW - both of these actions make a MASSIVE difference to our mission to help more founders just like you.Follow usInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/brandgrowthheroes)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-growth-heroes/?viewAsMember=true)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@brandgrowthheroes)Find out more about the programmes and courses Fiona runs here (https://www.brandgrowthheroes.com/mini-mba-2026)Join the NextGen CPG WhatsApp group for founders leaning in to the value that a leadership approach to engaging with AI can unlock for businesses like yours.*** Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm ***If you're a founder, you already know how much energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with consumers.But scaling a CPG business also brings legal complexities that can make or break your growth journey - from contracts and regulatory compliance to protecting your intellectual property.That's why I'm proud to partner with Joelson, the leading commercial law firm specialising in helping founders of scaling consumer brands.Joelson works with brands like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin, and advised the innocent founders on their landmark sale to Coca-Cola - and still work with them at JamJar Investments today!Joelson is offering a FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION to all BGH listeners (mailto:hello@joelsonlaw.com) - I honestly recommend you take them up on it, they're brilliant.CREDITSThanks to our Sound Engineer Gyp Buggane at Ballagroove.com 

The final tower at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia will be blessed by Pope Leo later on Wednesday. Mark Burry is a New Zealand architect who worked at the Sagrada Familia from 1979 until 2016.

US President Trump said they are negotiating with Iran, and a victory will happen very soon, while he stated they will declare total victory in two weeks.US President Trump said Israel and Iran agreed to leave each other alone for another week.US equity futures continue to gain; FTSE 100 underperforms as Pharma giants fall. DXY returns below 100.00 handle, Kiwi outperforms while GBP gains following strong BRC sales. Fixed income benchmarks are tentatively firmer as geopolitical tensions ease.Crude continues to soften amid halted Iran-Israeli strikes; metals supported by softer dollar and positive risk toneLooking ahead, highlights include Mexican Inflation (May), US ADP Weekly Change, Exports/Imports, Atlanta Fed GDP, Existing Home Sales (May), Wholesale Inventories (Apr), Canadian Exports/Imports (Apr), EIA STEO (Jun), Comments from ECB President Lagarde, Supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said they are negotiating regarding Iran and a victory will happen very soon; he stated they will declare total victory in two weeks; Brent Aug'26 -1.1%Trump was said to have warned Israeli PM Netanyahu that if he turns escalation into war, he will be left alone against Iran. He also told the Israeli PM that if he does not get an Iran deal within a few days, he would lead the strikes on Iran.A top Iranian official casted doubt on a deal being imminently reached between the US and Iran, telling CNN that major roadblocks persist on issues like Iran's nuclear program and uranium enrichment.Pentagon accused several Chinese tech-giants (Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, Tencent) of aiding the Chinese military.APAC stocks traded mixed; European equity futures are indicative of a slightly weaker open.DXY is incrementally lower with G10s broadly firmer, and the Kiwi outperforms.Looking ahead, highlights include German Balance of Trade, Exports, Imports (Apr), Mexican Inflation (May), US ADP Weekly Change, Exports/Imports, Atlanta Fed GDP, Existing Home Sales (May), Wholesale Inventories (Apr), Canadian Exports/Imports (Apr), EIA STEO (Jun), Comments from ECB President Lagarde, Supply from Netherlands, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

The computer science educator is based at ACG Sunderland and was shortlisted in this year's Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards, out of 12,000 nominations. 

Kiwi athletes have dominated the world competition in extreme timbersports, taking top spot on what was the most glamorous podium in sport at the weekend. Matthew Gower from Whangamomona won his first ever title in the Rookies Under 25 World Championship. Matt Gower spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

At what age do we stop saying somebody has fallen over and instead say they've had a fall? It's a quirk of language that points to the fact that in our later years, taking a tumble is likely to be that much more serious. And with an aging population, staying steady on our feet is a growing concern Well, a Kiwi research team is focused on tackling that issue and supporting healthy aging with a particular focus on solutions from kaupapa Maori. The Taurite Tu programme recently took two awards at the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore Joining us now is physiotherapist Katrina Potiki Bryant, who leads the programme

This week we're joined by Kiwi comedians Chris Parker and Brynley Stent! We talk Simcest, boobs being back, choir competitions, the irony of pegging and the Ninja Creamy. Follow Chris @chrisparker11 and Brynley @brynleystent Check out the bonus patreon exclusive episode with 40 minutes of extra content at https://www.patreon.com/posts/160059568 WE NOW HAVE MERCH! Get your Glue t-shirts, mugs and totes in time for Christmas here (discount code for Patrons is on the Patreon): https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/glue-factory Olga's tour dates can be found here: https://www.rocknrolga.com/ Milo's tour dates can be found here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Follow us online to get Glue-related clips and updates: https://linktr.ee/gluefactorypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Black Caps series in England, Super Rugby, the All Whites in the United States, and Kiwi polevaulter Imogen Ayris has also had quite the week.

Are robots still a futuristic novelty, or have they officially become critical urban infrastructure? In this episode of The Edge of Show, host Josh Kriger sits down with Judah Longgrear , Co-Founder and President of Robot.com. Based in the AI epicenter of San Francisco, Robot.com is moving autonomous machines out of the laboratory and directly into real-world deployments across cities, events, and campuses worldwide.Discover how the company rebranded from Kiwi to Robot.com after securing one of the most powerful domains in tech history. Judah breaks down the massive, untapped opportunity of Robotic Media transforming friendly, smiling autonomous delivery units into localized, high-engagement branding platforms. He also explains how they blend street-level mobile fleets with programmatic Digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) advertising boards to build a fully unified, multi-touch ad network.Tune in to learn about their latest agentic speaking robots and why seeing 5 to 10 robots a day will be completely normal within the next few years.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today 50% off your first month at helmseo.com

He's usually the one behind the microphone, helping tell the stories of the sport through data, insight, and conversation. This week, the spotlight is on Brayden Lissington. Nicole Brown welcomes the Kiwi sports marketer, Eventing Weekly co-host, and EquiRatings commercial lead into the Strawmax Stable for a conversation about storytelling, sport, and the people who have inspired him along the way. From why eventing deserves its own Drive to Survive to the guests he'd most like to interview, Brayden shares the ideas that have shaped his career and his connection to the sport. Highlights: Why eventing is made for a Netflix series The guests Brayden would most like to interview His dream job away from the sport The people on his ultimate dinner party guest list Summer Heights High and the stories he loves The menu for his perfect dinner party Guests: Brayden Lissington - EquiRatings commercial lead, Eventing Weekly co-host, and former New Zealand futsal international. To find out more about Strawmax bedding and how it could work in your yard, head to: https://www.strawmax.co.uk  EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.