POPULARITY
Categories
The police union says frontline officers are being verbally abused and spat at in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal; Firefighters are questioning a police decision not to send a helicopter to rescue a teenage girl stranded on a Coromandel cliff. Police later apologised, saying they mistakenly believed she was dead, but emails suggest cost may have been a factor; The Ministry of Health isn't renewing its contract for the country's online Flu Tracking surveillance tool; For more than 40 years, Bernard Egan has been tasked with the job of being Santa's helper. Listening to Christmas wishes and taking notes from kids back to Santa; Children at Auckland's Starship Hospital have been given a rare chance to light up one of the city's most recognisable landmarks, the Sky Tower.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; It has been a big year for the country's education sector with a number of major changes; Auckland Council has scrapped a trial of fortnightly rubbish collections after a backlash from affected residents; A local board election has been voided, and voters will have to go back to the polls, after a judge ruled fraudulent voting had "permeated or infected" the election.
A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus that runs from Auckland to Invercargill. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida jumped on board.
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Summer is well and truly here, and with warmer days comes more time spent outdoors, and the need for sunscreen; Splore has decided to call it quits after its 2026 show after lower than hoped ticket sales.
The person of interest in the deadly mass shooting at Brown University released by police, Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in California home, and House Republicans vote on an alternative to saving health care. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Monday morning markets and industry update IPOs, crude oil, aviation, and food systems
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; It's the network that first gave us internet on our cellphones, but over the weekend providers began the slow process of turning it off; The Motor Trade Association says the Government has got it wrong with proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, and is urging motorists to have their say. Police will begin testing drivers for illegal drugs in the Wellington District today.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
Two students are dead, and nine others injured in a shooting late yesterday afternoon on the campus of Brown University in Providence. A demonstration was held yesterday in Plymouth near the county's correctional facility. After 115 years, the final game was played last night at the historic Matthews Arena in the Back Bay. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US stocks fell as concerns over AI exuberance resurfaced, with Broadcom sliding amid margin worries, while Lululemon rallied after raising its annual profit outlook. Meanwhile, US government bond yields rose after Fed officials warned of lingering inflation pressures. Elsewhere, European shares also retreated as a risk-off mood spilled into commodities. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open the week lower, snapping their longest winning streak since August. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Walshe's fate is now in the hands of the jury. A fire broke out last night in Dorchester at a multi-family home at 20 Normandy Street. The city of Boston is extending its tax incentive program for developers to convert office spaces into apartments. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dramatic body cam showed a state trooper saving a man on the Tobin Bridge, closing arguments expected to begin in Brian Walshe's murder trial, and school cancelled again at a Medford school. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues; Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair; Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny; There's now evidence of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend.
The prosecution rested its case in Brian Walshe's murder trial, a Medford elementary school closed after a norovirus outbreak and a Milford business owner accused of misusing pandemic relief funds. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dow Jones jumped 600 points to a record high as an Oracle-led slide in AI names triggered a broader rotation out of the trade. Elsewhere, Walt Disney announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI while fertiliser stocks climbed as Ukraine struck Russian fertiliser plants. At the same time, US Treasuries fell for a second straight session following the Fed’s statement and jobless claims posted their biggest rise since March 2020. In commodities, silver hit an all-time high, and copper climbed to a fresh record after the Fed’s rate cut. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to jump on China stimulus hopes. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death rates are falling - but we're crawling while other countries sprint; The Government has released a new app it says will make it easier and safer for people to access government services; The United States could soon ask travellers for their five-year social media history, as a condition to enter the country; As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for.
Karen Read's SUV goes on the auction block, state regulators expected to pass guidelines to open cannabis cafes, and Boston Pop spreads holiday cheer at a children's hospital. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates and has signalled one more reduction in 2026. In company news, GE Vernova surged as AI-driven demand supported higher dividends and buybacks, while Amazon’s growing grocery momentum pressured shares of Instacart and DoorDash. In commodities, oil rose after the Trump administration seized oil tankers off the Venezuelan coast, and copper and iron ore rebounded on China stimulus hopes. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open higher ahead of key jobs data. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New Zealanders $13 billion over the next three decades; Conservation groups are warning the scrapping of the Resource Management Act could put environmental protections at risk. Drops in long term home loan rates could be at an end, with one major bank signalling they could even be on the way back up; As the school year starts to wind down and children begin the countdown to Christmas, there's one dilemma that creeps back into households across the motu; Christmas presents for your child's teacher.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Day 7 of testimony in the Brian Walshe murder case, there are dueling lawsuits after the fatal Fall River assisted living facility fire, and is holiday stress starting to get to us? Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wall Street opened cautiously, with US stocks and bonds fluctuating ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while Treasury yields pared earlier declines after stronger-than-expected jobs data. In corporate news, Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica closed lower as Google revealed plans for AI-powered glasses, and Donald Trump has approved Nvidia’s shipment of H200 chips to China. In commodities, iron ore extended its losses as supply from the Simandou project ramps up. Back home, Aussie shares are set to rise on Wednesday after the RBA takes rate cuts off the table for now. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's Office has audited 2400 schools and found some are acting outside the law, hiring too many teachers and don't have receipts or records to show how public money is being spent; Paramount has launched a hostile bid for Warner Brothers, in an attempt to outbid Netflix, and create a media powerhouse; Dark comedy "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has topped the list of Hollywood's Golden Globe awards, receiving nine nominations.
Today on Morning Report, there was an interview about electric bikes on the Timber Trail, which led to many listeners giving feedback about electric bike riding in general. And that, along with the fair-weather cyclists joining the daily commute, got us thinking about electric bike and electric scooter etiquette. Some pedestrians say shared pathways are beginning to feel more like busy highways - especially with some riders reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometres an hour. Sharing paths sounds great in theory, but what about in practice? Here to help is e-bike enthusiast Richard Graham.
A second week of testimony begins this week in the Brian Walsh murder trial, Boston is still buzzing over soccer's local picks for the world cup, A new survey finds 1 in 3 of us in mass has at least thought about leaving the commonwealth in the last year. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wall Street slipped overnight as U.S. Treasury yields climbed to multi-month highs, with investors sharpening their focus on the Federal Reserve. In corporate news, Paramount ratcheted up its battle for Warner Bros. with a hostile bid. In commodities, oil eased as Iraqi oilfield production returned to service, gold edged lower as traders grew cautious ahead of the FOMC meeting, and iron ore declined amid weakening demand signals from China. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Tuesday, with the RBA widely expected to keep rates on hold. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The police minister is rejecting claims he knew more about the Jevon McSkimming situation, than he let on; Netflix seems poised to acquire Warner Brothers and all its assets in a deal worth almost $144 billion; The All Whites are set to face Belgium, Egypt and Iran during the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire yesterday morning. We now know who will be playing in next year's World Cup matchups in Foxboro. A battle is brewing on Beacon hill over property taxes in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US stocks held onto gains as the Fed countdown began, with the S&P 500 quietly rebounding to near a record high. In company news, Netflix slipped on a bumper deal with Warner Bros, while Ulta Beauty beat expectations ahead of the holiday sales period. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields edged higher following cooler PCE inflation data. In commodities, silver hit a record high on Fed rate-cut optimism, while oil prices held steady amid stalled Ukraine peace talks. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open lower ahead of the RBA’s interest rate decision. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week one of testimony is complete in the Brian Walshe murder trial. The Supreme Court has agreed to review President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship. Christmas came early in Chelsea yesterday. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss the Flames big 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild last night down at the Saddledome. Then the guys get into the World Cup draw that's taking place later today and what implications it has for Canada's Men's national Team. Lastly, the guys touch on Thursday Night Football from last night.(20:22) Later on Patty Dumas gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
The artic blast brought in some freezing weather to Boston, ducks on the Common layering up, and a visiting Harvard Law professor agreed to self-deport. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A former addict who spent years going in and out of jail says the only real way out is through specialist courts that treat addiction. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida reports.
Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off; An electrical inspector is warning lives are being put at risk by recent rule changes to electrical standards; A new plane route connecting Asia with South America via New Zealand, has officially taken flight; A New Zealand chamber choir has left its mark on Europe, with one critic calling them the best choir they've ever heard; Flowering Pohutukawa trees are the sign summer is here - and many we've seen are already in full bloom. But are they flowering earlier this year?
No Powerball winner last night as jackpot grows to $820 million, the White House is lighting up for the holidays, and Billerica Police delivered abandoned packages. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed; Investigators have identified a defect that led to an Airbus A320 aircraft engine suddenly shutting off en route from Wellington to Sydney a year ago; As peace talks with Russia stall once again, New Zealand is committing $15 million to help arm Ukraine's soldiers; After years of anticipation, IKEA is about to open its doors to the New Zealand public; New data out today shows almost a third of kiwi workers often dread going to work, rising to 40% among Gen Z workers. Paragraph locked by Dan Lake
Overnight snow cancels schools in some communities, doctors issue a warning on a new flu variant as cases are on the rise, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley to run for re-election. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we're replaying one of my favorite conversations of the year, a Q&A session we recorded in May at our 21 Hats Live event in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman's Community of Businesses. If you've already listened to our conversation with Ari, I encourage you to listen again. It's worth it.And if you haven't heard it, well, you're in for a treat. Much of the discussion focused on a topic that haunts just about every business owner, and that's pricing. Specifically, Ari talked about how he learned to charge enough to run a healthy business and why he'd rather go out of business charging what Zingerman's needs to charge than go out of business never knowing whether customers would have paid the true cost of great food and great service. (Spoiler alert: They have not gone out of business.)Not surprisingly, the 21 Hats Live participants had lots of questions for Ari, including how he and his partners decide whether to launch a new business, how he and co-founder Paul Saginaw have maintained their partnership for more than 40 years, how he and Paul are approaching succession, and whether he thinks of himself as successful, which prompted Ari to share that his mother never stopped pleading with him to take the LSAT. You know, just in case.We're re-playing the episode in part because we took Thanksgiving week off from recording but also because it offers a little taste of what it's like to attend a 21 Hats Live event. As you may have seen in the Morning Report, I've just announced that our fourth annual in-person event will take place in Cincinnati in May. Once again, it will be a terrific opportunity to connect with others who understand what it takes to build a business. If you've ever wished you could spend more time with people who really get what you're going through, this is your chance. We will have peer group conversations on topics you help pick. We'll get VIP tours of iconic local businesses. We'll eat good food. We'll build relationships. And we'll leave inspired.But spots are limited. For more information and to register, please check the newsletter I sent out on Sunday. Or shoot me an email, and I'll make sure you get the invite. You can reach me at loren@21hats.com.
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the the show the guys get George all caught up on everything that went down while he was away! The guys re hash the Don Maloney comments, Craig Conroy's extension, Rasmus Andersson's play and more!(20:49) Later on Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government says it's working with social media, tech, and telco companies to tackle scams targeting New Zealanders, after criticism the companies weren't doing enough; After three decades working at Women's Refuge, Dr Ang Jury is stepping down and handing over the mantle; A number of New Zealand authors whose books were used to train AI have found out they're getting a payout; Are our attitudes to drinking changing faster than we think? Destination Queenstown says a 9% boost in flights to the region is good news for the whole country.
Brian Walshe's defense lawyers claim his wife died of natural causes, New England athletes and the dough they make, and it's Giving Tuesday. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of The Big Show w/ Matt Rose & Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off hour 1 The guys go around the table and discuss what they got up too this past weekend. Then they get into the weekend that was for the Calgary Flames as they went 1 and 1 on the weekend. Lastly, they touch on the Flames News that the team had extended their front office staff at the beginning of the year.(18:36) Later on, Patrick Dumas gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food; The World Health Organisation has updated its guidelines for their treatment of obesity - and is now recommending GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside behavioral therapy; With the country set to miss its Smokefree 2025 target, the government is exploring legalising oral nicotine pouches; For today only, registered charities or schools donated to via Givealittle will receive the full amount, with the crowdfunding site waiving its usual 5% fee.
Hour 1 of The Big Show with Matty Rose & Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss all the action in the NFL from US Thanksgiving yesterday. Then they react to a clip of Canadian Michiael Bublé calling out friend of the show, Frank Seravalli yesterday.(20:13) Later on, Patty Dumas gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.