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RNZ: Checkpoint
Investigation into bricklayers for alleged cartel behaviour

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 6:29


Allegations of cartel behaviour and bid rigging - a group of South Island brick layers have fallen foul of the Commerce Commission after an investigation into pricing information being shared by competitors. Commerce Commission chairman John Small spoke to Lisa Owen.

Backcountry Hunting Podcast
Hunting Giant Red Stags in New Zealand

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 91:57


Have you ever dreamed of hunting a huge Red Stag in New Zealand? So have we... so we got a couple of experts on the phone and unpacked just how to get it done, along with chasing big fallow deer, himalayan tahr, chamois, and even Roosevelt elk on the tip of the South Island. This was one of the coolest and most informative episodes we've done in a long time. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Check out our new "recommended outfitters" hunt booking agency! We're super excited about this venture that allows us to share our favorite destinations around the world with our loyal listeners. We'll also be doing hosted hunts each year, which will be available first to our loyal listeners on Patreon.  We have a new advertising partner! Check out Swift Bullets, known and trusted as the best of the best by most African Dangerous Game specialists.  It's Porter's Firearms' 30-year anniversary this month! They're offering some incredible deals specifically to podcast listeners. Call Shane Porter at 870-701-0504 for details.    VISIT ALL OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com

RNZ: Checkpoint
Teen makes South Island chess history

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 6:15


For the first time in its more than 70 year history, a woman has won the South Island Chess Championship and she's a 16 year old high school student. Year eleven student from Auckland's Kristin School Isabelle Ning won 6 out of 8 of her games and drew two seeing her finish top competitor. Chess champ Isabelle Ning spoke to Lisa Owen.

CORE Education
Te Wāhi Pounamu Web Conference

CORE Education

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 23:39


Te Wāhi Pounamu, meaning ‘the place of pounamu,' refers to the South Island, the only place where this treasured stone is found. Pounamu is a taonga, holding deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance for Māori. Join field trip experts from Ngāti Waewae in Hokitika on Te Tai Poutini the West Coast as they answer questions with kaiārahi Andrew.

Your Garden Coach NZ
Season 3 Ep 1 Spring Equinox and a New Beginning

Your Garden Coach NZ

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 30:34


Episode Summary: Season 3 kicks off with a heartfelt farewell to Jen and a warm welcome to Hannah as our new co-host. We jump into spring gardening with cucumbers, kawakawa tea, and homemade fertiliser hacks using weed, manure, and compost teas. Plus, we explore the history behind The Apothecaries' Garden at the Chelsea Physic Garden, highlight seed libraries, and reflect on the Spring Equinox.   Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction 00:37 - Farewell to Jen 02:10 – Introducing Hannah 04:55 - Tea of the Week: Kawakawa 07:44 - Sowing & Planting 10:55 - Seasonal Jobs 15:03 – Vegetable of the Week 15:38 – Plant History 16:50 – Book Review 22:03 – This Week's Garden Hacks 27:07 – September Round-Up 27:50 - Pumpkin Power Competition 29:06 – Wrap Up  Links mentioned in this episode: In this episode, we discussed the Chelsea Physic Garden, London's oldest botanic garden - home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible, and useful plants www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk  Ali couldn't leave the gift shop until she'd bought a copy of: Sue Minter's Book – The Apothecaries' Garden A New History of the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sue Minter examines its history and many notable achievements.  Available to order at Next Chapter Bookshop, Wanaka  Next Episode:....  Beth Chatto: Ali shares observations from her visit to this Essex, UK garden  Support the show You can contact us with your questions and topic requests at coach@yourgardencoach.nz  Follow us on Instagram @yourgardencoach_nz and Facebook, Your Garden Coach  where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips and share our podcast community's successes And don't forget to head to our website www.yourgardencoach.nz for more in-depth gardening advice, to book a personal garden consult, and to search topics in the podcast archives.  Happy Gardening!  Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz We hope you enjoy our podcast, designed for gardeners in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand - but not exclusively. Join us from wherever you happen to be and simply check the title of the podcast. e.g. Spring Ep1. to fit in with the season in your location.

Farmers Weekly In Focus
Full Show | 26 September

Farmers Weekly In Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 38:43


In this episode:News Wrap | The rise and challenges of Rockit Apples1:25 – Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses some emerging issues at Rockit Apples. North Island growers are voicing concern about the company's ability to process the growing crop, while in the South Island, a big new planting funded by the NZ Super Fund is under way.Market Insights | Tight margins, big red meat markets7:20 – AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad wraps up the global red meat markets, which are all looking strong. Lamb and mutton prices are still at record highs and the new season is looking good for most.Feds Focus | Nitrate emergency declaration ‘takes aim at farmers' 15:35 – Vice president Colin Hurst isn't a fan of the nitrate emergency declaration, saying it once again vilifies farmers who are already working to improve the state of freshwater in Canterbury.Feature | Nitrate emergency: a call to action in Canterbury24:35 – Outgoing Environment Canterbury councillor Vicky Southworth explains why she brought a notice of motion to declare a nitrate emergency to the council's final meeting of the term. She says reports on groundwater quality are worsening and the incoming council needs to prioritise the issue.The Final Word36:20 – Co-ops have served New Zealand farmers well over the years, but is it time to take a look at our relationship with the model and ask if some tweaks are needed? Some say the inability of our big co-ops to raise funds from shareholders shows that while we're happy to enjoy the value, we're less than impressed when challenges arise.

Farmers Weekly In Focus
News Wrap | The rise and challenges of Rockit Apples

Farmers Weekly In Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 6:40


Senior reporter Richard Rennie discusses some emerging issues at Rockit Apples. North Island growers are voicing concern about the company's ability to process the growing crop, while in the South Island, a big new planting funded by the NZ Super Fund is underway.

Barbecue Base
The Quiet force of the South: BBQ Direct's Alan Wenmoth

Barbecue Base

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 73:29


You may or may not know the name, but he's been one of the most influential people in BBQ in the South Island for years, BBQ Direct's Alan Wenmoth stops by the base to chat all things BBQ in the Deep South! Plus, we dissect the recent Top 150 Most Influential People in BBQ list released by our friends at Underseasoned BBQ Show, hear who we thinnk they got right, who maybe was a bit high and who we thought were too low! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trip it to Me
Episode 157 - Travel Plans: New Zealand's South Island (Sure As)

Trip it to Me

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 141:22


Shelby and Andrew are back planning a trip to New Zealand's South Island and rounding out their plans for the North Island. Before that there's a Marriage Movie Minute and lots of dumb bits!

In The Dirt
Inside New Zealand's Largest Coal Mine, Stockton Mine

In The Dirt

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 34:16


New Zealand is well known for beautiful scenery, great culture & food, and amazing tourism, but did you know it is also home to one of the most unique coal mines in the world? We visit Stockton Mine, a metallurgical coal mine located on New Zealand's South Island to learn about how BT Mining mines coal and exports it to global markets. We cover the unique aerial tramway, Doug Hood Mining's scope of work at Stockton, reclamation in mining, and more on this episode.Visit our youtube to watch the full video or check out our website https://earthmoversmedia.com/

Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast
AT#962 - Travel to the Northern South Island of New Zealand

Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 63:51


Hear about travel to the top half of New Zealand's South Island as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from Jonty Travels about his adopted country. Why should you visit the top half of New Zealand's South Island? Jonty says that this area has "spectacular scenery, natural hot springs, beautiful beaches, world-class vineyards, and whale watching". Jonty suggests a two-week road trip (with additional optional side trips, particularly for multi-day hikes) starting in Christchurch and looping north through North Canterbury, Nelson/Tasman, Marlborough, and Kaikōura before returning to Christchurch. The trip combines cities, hot springs, alpine passes, national parks, short walks and multi-day hikes, vineyards, wildlife, and heritage. Suggested Itinerary Days 1–2: Christchurch Explore the city centre, largely rebuilt post the devastating 2010/11 earthquakes: Hagley Park, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Avon River punting, and the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial. Visit cultural sites: Canterbury Museum, Christ Church Cathedral ruins, Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, aka the cardboard cathedral, Christchurch Art Centre, Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, Rutherford's Den, and Christchurch Art Gallery. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/northern-south-island-of-new-zealand/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Sport Breakfast
Ronan Murphy: Motorsport driver on this weekend's South Island Endurance Series

The All Sport Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 6:14 Transcription Available


The South Island Endurance Series is a circuit-based Motor Racing Series that kicks off this weekend, with the first round at Ruapuna Park in Christchurch. D'Arcy caught up with Ronan Murphy, a driver who competes in the series to preview the weekends action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Morning Report
Turtle rescue at capacity amid rising abandonments

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 4:02


There's been an increase in the number of turtles being abandoned in South Island waterways. Samantha Gee reports.

The KE Report
Rua Gold - Emerging Gold Exploration Company With 2 District Scale Projects In New Zealand

The KE Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 23:32


Rob Eckford, CEO of Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA) (OTCQB: NZAUF) (WKN: A40QYC), joins me to introduce the value proposition and current work programs at their 2 district-scale gold exploration projects in New Zealand.   Rob starts off by highlighting that their team, that has developed, constructed, and run mines in Burkina Faso and Colombia, but then decided to focus on New Zealand a handful of years ago; eventually leading to the company going from private to publicly listed in 2024.   They've consolidated the land over 2 large land packages prospective for high-grade gold on both the North Island and South Island.   The Company controls the Reefton Gold District as the dominant landholder in the Reefton Goldfield on New Zealand's South Island with over 120,000 hectares of tenements, in a district that historically produced over 2Moz of gold grading between 9 and 50g/t.  The exploration team currently has 3 drills turning across the project, and anticipates an update to the Resource Estimate by year end.   The Company's Glamorgan Project solidifies Rua Gold's position as a leading high-grade gold explorer on New Zealand's North Island. This highly prospective project is located within the North Islands' Hauraki district, a region that has produced an impressive 15Moz of gold and 60Moz of silver. Glamorgan is adjacent to OceanaGold Corporation's biggest gold mining project, Wharekirauponga; north of their Waihi gold mine. After obtaining a permit later this year, drilling will commence across the Glamorgan Project.   Rob shares his background and the pedigree and experience of the management team and board of directors, and wraps us up with the capital share structure, key strategic investors, and financial strength of the Company to execute on its next initiatives.   If you have any questions for Rob regarding Rua Gold, then please email them into me at Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the latest news from Rua Gold

RNZ: Nine To Noon
SCOFF: The South Island food festival into its sixth year

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 13:06


SCOFF - What started as a way to help hospitality venues through the pandemic is now in full swing for the sixth year in a row. 

The Rock Art Podcast
Māori Rock Art with Dr Gerard O'Regan - Ep 150

The Rock Art Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 35:15


In this episode, Alan is joined by Dr Gerard O'Regan, a Māori archaeologist and rock art specialist dedicated to preserving the ancient artworks of Aotearoa. With over three decades of research and fieldwork, Gerard shares how these powerful images—painted with natural pigments like red ochre and charcoal—offer a glimpse into early Māori life, belief, and identity.From the limestone shelters of the South Island to emerging discoveries in the North, Gerard's work weaves together archaeology, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural stewardship, protecting a fragile visual legacy through Māori-led conservation and community partnerships.TranscriptsFor a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/150LinksThe Rock Art Network - Gerard O'ReganDating South Island Māori rock art: Pigment and pitfallsEpisode 6 | Māori rock art | Aotearoa UnearthedContactDr. Alan Garfinkelavram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel's WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliates and SponsorsMotion

The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed
Māori Rock Art with Dr Gerard O'Regan - Rock Art 150

The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 35:15


In this episode, Alan is joined by Dr Gerard O'Regan, a Māori archaeologist and rock art specialist dedicated to preserving the ancient artworks of Aotearoa. With over three decades of research and fieldwork, Gerard shares how these powerful images—painted with natural pigments like red ochre and charcoal—offer a glimpse into early Māori life, belief, and identity.From the limestone shelters of the South Island to emerging discoveries in the North, Gerard's work weaves together archaeology, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural stewardship, protecting a fragile visual legacy through Māori-led conservation and community partnerships.TranscriptsFor a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/150LinksThe Rock Art Network - Gerard O'ReganDating South Island Māori rock art: Pigment and pitfallsEpisode 6 | Māori rock art | Aotearoa UnearthedContactDr. Alan Garfinkelavram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel's WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliates and SponsorsMotion

RNZ: Country Life
Tracks Well-Travelled: A farewell to Cosmo Kentish-Barnes

RNZ: Country Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 30:17


After 17 years Country Life's South Island producer is signing off from RNZ. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes' farewell feature is a rich tapestry of voices and stories, woven from some of the 600 recordings he's captured, edited and shared with listeners over the years. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With best wishes and huge thanks to:Cosmo Kentish-BarnesGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

RNZ: Country Life
FULL SHOW: Country Life for 12 September 2025

RNZ: Country Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 51:22


This week Country Life bids farewell to long-time producer Cosmo Kentish-Barnes who shares some of the magic moments he's had covering the South Island beat over nearly two decades. The team's also in the calving shed, and meeting a young entrepreneur who stumbled on shoelaces as a way of helping lift the profile of wool. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:00 - Treading Lightly - shoelaces made from sheep and salad0:00 - Flat out calving but the robots are on the job0:00 - Tracks Well Travelled: Cosmo Kentish-Barnes Leaves His Mark on Country LifeWith thanks to guests:Jacob SmithDan SchatsCosmo Kentish-BarnesMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

RNZ: Checkpoint
Originair to take over vital South Island flight route

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 6:19


A regional airline is spreading it's wings, taking over a vital South Island route that was soon to be abandoned. Originair will start flying Blenheim to Christchurch from late October after Sounds Air announced it was cutting the route in July. Originair chief executive, Robert Inglis spoke to Lisa Owen.

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Jack Tame: A great week for bad takes

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 5:29 Transcription Available


Tell you what, when I saw the latest migration statistics this week and the net 47,000 New Zealand citizens who'd decided to move overseas in the last year, I had an instantaneous reaction. You sure about that? I wondered. I know our economy isn't exactly thriving, but have you checked any news headlines lately? Israel had just bombed Qatar. Russian drones were being shot down in Poland. The British government was in disarray. Charlie Kirk had just been assassinated. Put it this way: a sustained economic malaise isn't half as bad as some of the other problems facing the world right now. You know how when there's a really big news event it's all anyone wants to talk about? As terrible a week as it's been for the world, it's been even worse on social media. A great week, nay, a vintage week for bad takes. Tom Phillips is a prime example. To think, even for a moment, that a man who's been using his children in armed robberies, who's deprived them of any outside social connections or formal education, who's kept them in horrible, cold, dirty conditions and then ultimately exposed them to a Police shootout, to think that guy is misunderstood or is some kind of hero shows our species perhaps isn't as developed as we'd all like to think. The Charlie Kirk assassination social media fallout was maybe even worse. His death really affected me. I've been following Charlie Kirk for years. I saw him speak in person when he first came to significant prominence at the Republican Convention in 2016. His assassination has been one of those moments in which it feels like we're watching a global superpower decline in real time. The video was everywhere, multiple angles of a father being shot in the throat in front of his family, reposted, retweeted, re-upped. The algorithm feeding a bloodlust. And then the profound division. Incredible bad faith takes on both sides of a political and cultural chasm. People openly celebrating his murder, others neglecting the ways in which they have excused, minimised, or ignored political violence in the recent past. I truly think social media is responsible for some of worst aspects of our fraying world. It takes the worst parts of our nature as a species and acts a force multiplier. And yet, it retains the capacity every now and then to pull off something great. A terrible week for the world ended with a bit of goodness on the Golden Bay Community Noticeboard Facebook page, last night. Back in July, epic rainfall at the top of the South Island dislodged a bench from its spot next to the Takaka River. It was a memorial bench, heavy timber, beautifully crafted to remember a young man named Jack who passed back in 2018. But yesterday, Mum forwarded a post on Facebook through to the family chat. Jack's bench had been found! After being swept away in the flooding, it had travelled the six or seven kilometres down the Takaka River and into the ocean. Then, over two months, it had somehow navigated the roughly 160kms from the river mouth, across Cook Straight, around D'Urville Island, to wash up, albeit with a few barnacles, on Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast. Crazy! Amazing! But how to get Jack's bench home after such an epic journey? “I'll do it free of charge, get in touch,” said someone called Steve. A little faith in the world, restored. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aotearoa Adventures
154: Working as a Sky Diving Instructor in Wānaka with Anne Bonfert

Aotearoa Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 50:57


Anne Bonfert has been skydiving for ten years and worked as an instructor across the world, from Namibia to Spain. Living her long-time dream, she came to New Zealand with her husband to spend a season jumping over Wanaka and Queenstown. Anne shares her experience as an instructor, from taking nervous first-timers to managing up to 15 jumps a day. Anne talks about the process to becoming an instructor, the different pathways you can take, and the best drop zones across the North and South Island. Alongside skydiving, Anne and her husband made the most of their days off, tramping to backcountry huts, kayaking Abel Tasman, and even making it down to Stewart Island. Discover the best of New Zealand with my NZ Map & Guide, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off and start planning your dream trip today Get my NZ Map & GuideBook your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itinerary  Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)Follow Anne on Instagram: instagram.com/mydreamofafricaFollow Anne on Medium: medium.com/@anne.bonfertRead the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nzFollow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/Get my NZ Map & Guide

Stalk Outdoors Podcast
NZ Bowhunting Adventures | Chamois, Reds and Hunting Fitness with Owen Braaksma

Stalk Outdoors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 87:19


Today we are chatting about hunting one of our favourite places in the world, the South Island of New Zealand. For this one we caught up with avid Bowhunter and Outdoorsman Owen Kraaksma.Owen is the face of New Zealand Bowhunting Adventures Youtube channel and has recently releases a number of great hunting films that not only show great hunting content, but tell a story and showcase the incredible landscape that the South Island Of New Zealand has to offer.Owen has plenty of Bowhunting experience in the hills and spends his days keeping fit and ready to conquer the steep terrain he lives in.We chat about his recent hunting expedition with world champion archer Kyle Douglas, learn a few tips on targeting Chamois and of course talk plenty about hunting Reds in the Roar.Jump onto New Zealand Bowhunting Adventures on Youtube and Instagram and check out all the great contend Owen is producing, specifically his hunt for Reds with Kyle Douglas in which Kyle pulls off one of the craziest shots you will see on a big Red!This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Nightlife
Nightlife Travel - Queenstown Over-Tourism

Nightlife

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 12:06


As any visitor to the Queenstown Lakes District in New Zealand would attest, the area is absolutely stunning. But is our love for the South Island becoming a bit suffocating? 

RNZ: Voices
A matter of Afghan pride - Breaking Bread: Part 4

RNZ: Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 11:04


Breaking Bread this week features Kadambari Raghukumar in conversation with Agha Naqshbandi and his wife Wahida Niazi, who are mastering with pride, their Afghan skills of breadmaking in the South Island.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Annie Dundas: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the 'Kiwi North' tourism alliance aiming to attract Australian visitors

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 2:45 Transcription Available


Our largest-ever North Island tourism alliance is just getting started, as they work to win over Australian travellers this week. More than 70 tourism operators are attending events in Sydney today and Melbourne tomorrow under the partnership Kiwi North. It was formed in May, when 15 tourism North Island organisations joined forces to draw more attention from key markets. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Destination Director Annie Dundas told Mike Hosking that the aim is to show that the North Island has just as much to offer as the South Island does. She says the South Island enjoyed a great lift in tourist numbers from Australia, and they're hoping to see a lift of 1-2% for the North Island from this work. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Whitcoulls Recommends: The Cut Throat Trial and The Vanishing Place

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 4:25 Transcription Available


The Cut Throat Trial by S.J Fleet. I assume that the author's name is a pseudonym as they've published previous books under the moniker of The Secret Barrister – I believe they're a practising lawyer who in those books delivered some witty and interesting commentary on the state of the UK justice system. This novel is set in a courtroom, where three teenagers are on trial for the murder of an elderly man. I didn't know this until I read the book, but a cut throat trial is where there are more than one defendant and they each try to blame the others. The three boys each have their own lawyer, and there is of course a prosecutor, a jury and an arrogant and entitled judge so it's a pretty full court. The story unfolds beautifully as the evidence is laid before the jury, but what might seem straightforward becomes less so, and after their verdict is delivered things are not necessarily what they seem. I really loved it. The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin. It's set on the West Coast of the South Island, where a young girl walks out of the bush one day into a very small town where local people realise that they've seen her before – many years ago. She has the same face as another girl who lived there 20 years before and the local policeman makes the connection, works out who she is and then secrets start to unravel. I believe this is the first book by a local author and it's twisty, thrilling and gripping. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Devlin Radio Show
Ryan Edwards: Christchurch United GM and First Team Coach on the team being named as preferred for the OFC Professional League

The Devlin Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 12:19 Transcription Available


Auckland FC and Christchurch United have been named among the eight preferred clubs for the inaugural OFC Professional League. The venture, which is being backed by millions of dollars from Fifa, is set to kickoff in January and run until May. Christchurch's GM and First Team Coach Ryan Edwards joined Piney to discuss the importance of this for football in the South Island. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks To Watch
Episode 665: Rua Gold’s ($RUA) Reefton Goldfield Project: Unlocking High-Grade Gold in New Zealand

Stocks To Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 10:58


Discover why Rua Gold (TSXV: RUA | OTC: NZAUF | WKN: A40QYC) is gaining investor attention. CEO and Director Robert Eckford explains how the Reefton Goldfield project on New Zealand's South Island, a historic district that produced over 2 million ounces of high-grade gold, is being advanced through fresh drilling, modern exploration, and strong government support.From the Old Creek prospect with its gold-antimony mineralization to district-wide potential across 120,000 hectares, Rua Gold is positioned for rapid growth. With a proven leadership team, a pro-mining jurisdiction, and CAD $14M in the treasury, the company is on a clear path from exploration to development.Watch now to learn why investors see Rua Gold as a standout opportunity in today's gold market.Learn more about Rua Gold: https://ruagold.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/lt24INGa_VgAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

RNZ: Morning Report
Waitaki facing 38 percent rates increase to pay for water

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 5:42


A South Island mayor says he's failed his ratepayers who are facing an almost 40 percent increase in rates over the next two years to pay for water. Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Feroz Ali: NZ Fashion Week Owner on the new event in Christchurch

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 1:36 Transcription Available


New Zealand Fashion Week is headed down south. A bespoke version of the event is headed to Christchurch this Spring, a three-year partnership bringing Fashion Week to the South Island. It'll be held in November and feature designers from all across the country, but with a focus on Christchurch-based creatives. NZFW Owner Feroz Ali told Mike Hosking it shouldn't bleed any support from the Auckland event, with this being an entirely new event that will make NZ Fashion week financially stable and sustainable in the long term. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: The Detail
A city with a cashflow problem

RNZ: The Detail

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 24:55


Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescueRetailers say it's the City of No Sales, productivity is wasted sitting in traffic and much of the inner city is broken. Does Auckland have better times ahead?Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

RNZ: Checkpoint
IV drug users demanding say in needle exchange services

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 3:26


Intravenous drug users are demanding a say in the future of the South Island's needle exchange services, warning health leaders are gambling with their lives. In seven weeks, needle exchange programme DISC Trust will hand over its long-standing contract, which provides sterile drug injecting equipment at six sites around the South Island. Health NZ's chosen new provider still hasn't revealed how or where it plans to run the service. Katie Todd reports.

Radio One 91FM Dunedin
INTERVIEW: Lipstick New Single and South Island Shows - Jonathan McCabe - Radio One 91FM

Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


INTERVIEW: Lipstick New Single and South Island Shows by Jonathan McCabe on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

This time each week we turn to Freaky Friday, the space for all your weird, spooky, and strange experiences. If you have one you'd like to share please reach out via text - 2101 - or you can email us, afternoons@rnz.co.nz. This week, Jesse is joined by Pleasance from Riverton at the bottom of the South Island.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Top of the South Island bracing for drenching

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 2:51


After three extreme weather events, people at the top of the South Island are bracing for a fourth drenching in a month. Locals in Nelson and Tasman, have spent the last two weeks cleaning up after the last devastating flood. 

NZ Tech Podcast
Starlink Outages, Government Apps, and Ethical AI

NZ Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 48:33


Join host Paul Spain and tech veteran Brett Roberts for a wide-ranging conversation on technology in New Zealand and beyond. From So Sweet using lasers to zap weeds on South Island farms to AI-powered safety systems in manufacturing, Paul and Brett discuss some of the latest innovations improving lives and industries. They also dive into updates around New Zealand's upcoming government digital identity app, privacy and data aggregation concerns, and the balance needed between new technology and personal freedoms. They explore the pros and cons of Starlink's dominance in satellite connectivity, the ongoing global AI arms race, and how algorithmic decision-making is shaping everything from Uber pricing to insurance. Plus, a look at the upcoming Revved 2025 event with insights from leaders in business and tech including Google NZ, Microsoft, Digital Identity NZ, and more.Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, HP, Workday and Gorilla Technology.

RNZ: Morning Report
Weather watches and warnings remain in place for parts of NZ

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 2:36


Weather watches and warnings are in place for much of the North Island and the top of the South Island, as a band of wild weather moves across the country. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Morning Report
Heavy rain warnings for Tasman region

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 4:07


More wild weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, with MetService issuing heavy rain warnings for Tasman, which is still recovering from two devastating storms. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Morning Report
South Island Minister on Sounds Air cutting flights

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 7:28


The future of regional air travel is at serious risk because some smaller players are being crippled by a huge blow out in costs. South Island Minister and Associate Transport Minister James Meager spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Sounds Air announces further regional flights to be cut

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:35


Sounds Air has announced further cuts in their regional routes meaning tourists jumping between spots in the South Island like Blenheim and Christchurch will first have to travel north to Wellington. From the 28th of September, Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka flights will stop. The company cites escalating costs like a 145% increase in the civil aviation authority levies and a weak New Zealand dollar among the reasons for the cutback. It means 10 staff will lose their job. Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor is worried about the impact it will have on the region and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Two popular regional flights on the chopping block

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 5:23


Two popular regional flights in the South Island are on the chopping block due to what is has been described as 'out of control' costs. Sounds Air will soon can its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka. It comes after the airline cancelled its services from Wellington to Taupo and Wellington to Westport last December, and sold an aircraft. It has been seen as not just a blow to hopes of boosting tourism but also for healthcare and those needing treatment at Christchurch Hospital. Tess Brunton reports.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Changes to needle exchange contract spark concerns

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 3:32


Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC Trust, which has operated needle exchange services across the South Island for 35 years. Health chiefs have instead opted for a new provider. Katie Todd reports.

Design Her Travel
What Van Life in New Zealand Taught Me About Freedom, Travel, and Trusting Myself #193

Design Her Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 22:31


What happens when you say yes to the unknown with just $2,000 and a surfboard? Spoiler: It might change your life and your idea of freedom, forever.In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson takes you along on her personal journey through New Zealand's South Island, where she learned the true meaning of freedom, travel, and trusting herself. Armed with only $2,000, a surfboard, and a bold spirit, Kim stumbled into van life and discovered a life of simplicity, self-reliance, and wild possibility.From buying a van with serious mishaps to staying warm in winter with creative hacks, Kim shares candid stories about the challenges and magic of solo female van life. More than just a travel tale, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on community, nature, and breaking free from traditional success to live life on your own terms.You'll learn:How to embrace solo female van life with confidence and couragePractical advice for adapting to New Zealand's unique van life challengesWhy sometimes the best journeys start with saying yes to the unknownIf you want a fresh perspective on freedom, travel, and what it means to trust yourself on the road, this episode will inspire you to say yes to your own wild dreams.Like this WANT MORE? Check out these episodes about traveling as a solo female:1. Fantastic Characters, Weird Jobs & Memorable Moments on the Road in New Zealand: Solo Episode2. Solo Travel for Black Women: Cultural Adaptation, Dating, and Mental Health Abroad w/ Christina Jane #1193. How to Handle Foreign Privilege and Unwanted Attention Abroad - Solo Female Travel Tips | TRAVEL TALK #122Support the showTravel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

The Northern Miner Podcast
Shifting tone in D.C., ft Carolyn Loder on Indigenous issues and the Women's Mining Coalition

The Northern Miner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 80:35


This week's episode features Carolyn Loder, the first woman in over a century to be inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame. She also serves on the boards of K2 Gold Corporation and Integra Resources. Loder shares her insights on the evolving relationship between the mining industry and Indigenous communities in the United States, and reflects on the shifting tone in Washington toward domestic mining. She also highlights the vital role of the Women's Mining Coalition and traces the progress of women in the mining sector over the past 50 years. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's Spotlight features Rua Gold CEO Robert Eckford, who discusses the company's Reefton Goldfield project on New Zealand's South Island, as well as Glamorgan Property in the north. To learn more, visit: https://ruagold.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Farmer group pushes back on Alliance's foreign investment plans

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 14:16


A group of South Island sheep and beef farmers are urging others to vote against a proposal for foreign investment in the red meat cooperative Alliance Group, which is the only 100 percent farmer-owned meat processor in the country. 

Mysteries and Monsters
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 354 New Zealand's Haunted South Island with Mark Wallbank

Mysteries and Monsters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 76:46


We return to New Zealand to head to the southern island on the hunt for its haunted history. From haunted department stores, ghostly figures on bridges, ghost towns and pubs with an owner who still stays on, Mark Wallbank covers some of the locations in his latest book, Haunted South Island. The book can be found here: Mark and the team's website is here: Thanks to Mark for joining me Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up! Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain! You can also support the show by leaving a review to help spread the word. Don't forget, you can now show your support with our brand new Merchandise shop on Tee-Public! Click here for all the show merch! You can join us on Facebook and Instagram as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.            All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.  Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here:    Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun       Outro - Into The Night  #NewZealand #MarkWallbank #HauntedSouthIsland #Christchurch #Haunted #Haunting #Ghost #Ghosts #ParanormalNewZeland #Paranormal #UFO #Kaikoura #Paranormal #Investigator