Podcasts about trans tasman

In this pod we're joined by Nat Hurst to talk about the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, the Tall Ferns and the future of New Zealand women's basketball.Alongside Coach Nat, dynamic Kiwi hoops duo Linden Moore and Maia Williamson are front and centre for this pod as they discuss players, the games and how a young Tall Ferns squad faced the No.2 in the world - the Opals!But there's more to this pod than just the Trans-Tasman series. We get into the culture of the team and how the team is setting itself up for the future.Enjoy!Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Linden NZ on Insta: Linden NZMaia on Insta: Maia WilliamsonJoin STB on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

STB was Live from Adelaide Entertainment Centre with special guest Laura Hodges, ABPA board member and former Opal. It's the inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown game between the Opals Vs Tall Ferns. We cover some key player stories, ranging from debutants to second chances. We get caught up in the palpable excitement in Adelaide amongst the hoops community as well as angst for it's WNBL team.*We're grateful for Laura's insight as an ABPA baord member and former WNBL player in advocating around the recent grounbreaking CBA… and more! It's a big chat, teeming with insights and emotion. Cheers Adelaide!!*the continuation of an Adelaide team in the league was announced the following morningEnjoy!Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

The Tall Blacks have been dealt a couple of losses during the trans-Tasman throwdown, but the team's hoping to turn their luck around. The Australian Boomers beat the Kiwi side 92-67 in Game 2 on the Sunshine Coast. Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns have both been beaten by Australia in the opening games of the 3-match Trans-Tasman series in Adelaide.

It's been a tough start to the Trans-Tasman basketball series for the The Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns who were both outclassed by Australia in their opening games last night in Adelaide.

It's been a tough start to the Trans-Tasman basketball series for the The Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns who were both outclassed by Australia in their opening games last night in Adelaide.

In STB's 200th podcast we celebrate and hype the upcoming Trans-Tasman Throwdown showcasing the rising talent across the pacific in Australia & Aotearoa. A great opportunity for the Opals & Tall Ferns squads to play together and against each other on the international stage ahead of Asia Cup in July in China. Also a chance to build chemistry and much needed game time for the up and coming talent that will feature many new faces throughout the tournament.The Trans Tasman Throwdown begins 7 May in a 3-game series in Adelaide, Sunshine Coast and Hamilton, NZ.Enjoy!Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Guests:Linden Moore (NZ): Linden Moore (nz_nbl_girl)Kerry Waller: Kerry Waller (Courtside Coffee Catch-up)Maia Williamson: Maia WilliamsonJoin us on our socials -Bio.site: STB Bio SiteX/Twitter: STB on TwitterIG: STB on Instaand LinkedIn: STB on LinkedIn

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod look into Jordie Barrett's man of the match form in Ireland, why he's playing so well and how he can bring Irish knowledge back home. Aotearoa Rugby Pod looks into whether another player in World Rugby has the all-around skills that Jordie Barrett doesThe GOAT Portia Woodman-Wickliffe on whether she's keen on a test return, the Super Rugby Aupiki title and the Trans-Tasman crossover.We break down who could make the Super Rugby top 6 and how to beat rush D. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VISIT https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVG AND SUPPORT THE SCRUMBAGS WITH YOUR MERCH PURCHASE!Mitch and Lachie are seeing red (but for very different reasons) after Round 7 saw NSW cop a Hurricanes hiding and Queensland pip the Force to hop atop the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.The Trans-Tasman ledger currently sits 4-4 after the Brumbies' nervy win over the Highlanders and all four Aussie teams remain in the top six - though for how long remains a dicey topic.Meanwhile there's a real sense of optimism around Super W as the Reds and Tahs book home semi finals while the boys also break down an impressive showing from our Aussie Sevens in Hong Kong!LINKSWallabyShop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcohol affected patients are wreaking havoc on emergency departments, a recent Trans-Tasman study finds. Almost every staff member who took part in the survey has been abused by a drunk patient. 97% experienced verbal aggression, while 92% experienced physical aggression. Christchurch Hospital ED specialist and co-author of the study talks to Ryan Bridge about the staggering reports, if the situation is getting worse, and how severely the statistics are affecting entry into the industry. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Aussie players reach some milestones and some International retirements - Bowls NSW changes to COP - No more player gradings!! - How Maitland City have grew club fours entries substantially - Gosford City clinging to life - a reminder for all clubs - Trans Tasman results - QLD Premier League has kicked off - who is top? Get in touch with us & send your questions to: Simon - simon@thebowlsacademy.com DJ - dj@thebowlsacademy.com Drop us a message via https://www.thebowlsacademy.com/contact Join The Bowls Academy Community for all the latest news and resources direct to your inbox - https://www.thebowlsacademy.com/opt-in Website: www.thebowlsacademy.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBowlsAcademy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebowlsacademy/ Subscribe to TBA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebowlsacademy Share, like and follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify & YouTube

The trans-Tasman rivalry has been renewed on the basketball hardwood. The Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns will take on the Australian Boomers and Opals respectively in a three-game series in May, in what's being billed as the Trans-Tasman Throwdown. The double-headers will be played in Adelaide, the Sunshine Coast and Hamilton. It will be the first time in close to ten years that the New Zealand men have hosted the Boomers, while the women haven't played on home soil in five years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington's Naenae club is playing host to the annual Trans Tasman Bowls International series, with 56 athletes competing over three days across different divisions. Longtime bowls commentator Kevin Hickland joined D'Arcy to preview the day's action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash chat with PJ about Trans Tasman winemaking, the tasting room in the Hunter and the show judging circuit. How does he fit it all in. @thewineshowaustralia @charteriswines

Dylan Early was a part of the victorious team, and joins Emile Donovan

There's hope a women's trans-Tasman Super Rugby final is a sign of things to come. The Super Rugby Aupiki champions will face the Australian Super W winners in a crossover finale to be hosted in New Zealand next year. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks this news further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

On the eve of the Constellation Cup we preview the Australia vs New Zealand women's series. We take a look at both squads, discuss the Silver Ferns form and question what back-to-back series losses might mean for head coach Noeline Taurua.Before we catch up with Kelpies goal attack Brodie Roberts to preview the men's Trans-Tasman Cup.

Women's T20 World Cup, Day 10 - New Zealand/Sri Lanka, South Africa/Bangladesh: Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer saw off Sri Lanka's total with ease but not quite convincingly enough to move into outright 2nd place in the group on NRR. The White Ferns will be banking on a favour from their Trans-Tasman cousins over India to help ease their path into the semi-finals. In the second game in Dubai, South Africa held a battling Bangladesh at arm's length and will now face a nervous wait for other group results to determine if they'll qualify for the semis. Pick up the conversation with Cam Ponsonby and Daniel Norcross Go Ambassador cruising with Goochy, Aggers, Blowers and Alex Tudor from December 12-19! Pick up 10% off with finalword10 at checkout here - www.ambassadorcruiseline.com Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get your Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword - including our Australia Live Show tickets! Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The KOKO Show we set the scene for round five of the TRC, bigging up all things Bledisloe Cup and how the Wallabies can leave a hypothetical bag of flaming Schmidt on the All Black's doorstep. Despite the Trans-Tasman tussle being the centerpiece this weekend, we also give the Argentina v South Africa title race match a little love, debating whether the prancing Pumas have what it takes at home to pull down some silky Springbok slacks.In order to enhance all this glorious rugby chat we have enlisted the help of one of the greatest Kiwis to ever do it. He might be small in stature but boy was he big in the ‘pain in the arse' department, he is the puny punisher from Palmerston North and the Herculean halfback who broke Aussie hearts for fun. Please welcome our favourite little deep fried delicacy Mr Aaron ‘Nuggy' Smith. On the show, Nuggy breaks down what it's like watching the All Blacks from afar, how he sees the Bledisloe Cup panning out and lifts the lid on the terrifying fact that his International playing days might not be over.With all this manic footy preparation surrounding the KOKO Crew we spare a little time to show MYER our major sponsor some love with a perfectly curated, elegantly electric and decadently drenched mixed bag ‘Match Fit. Plus, we welcome back our meaty mates from BeefEater and the lads issue a big thanks to our new beer/mothers milk provider Easy Times Beer Co out of Brisbane.On top of all this fiscal fanfare we fill this fallow week with three new spectacular segments which include, ‘Sundays are for Swoop', ‘Get fit with Gits' and ‘Dear Drew: The KOKO Hotline'. So sit back, lather yourself in coconut oil, sit in the sun and sizzle in the serenity of our podcasting putridness. They say there is nothing healthy about our show, but fuck me it is always a wild ride. It's time for an all new Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMECODES - 00:00 - Start of the show 03:09 - Shout out to MYER04:03 - Introduce the boys 14:00 - We have a beer sponsor thanks to Early Times Beer Co.20:07 - Rugby Roundup Part 1 - Argentina v Springboks preview and predictions30:43 - Match Fit brought to you by MYER49:08 - Introduce special guest Aaron Smith55:19 - Rugby Roundup Part 2 - Australia v New Zealand preview and predictions57:51 - Aaron's opinion on the current All Blacks01:08:44 - Start, bench and drop with Aaron Smith01:12:27 - Aaron's prediction for Bledisloe one01:22:39 - The Wallabies returning to the squad - Paisami and McReight 01:23:38 - The boys predict the result of Bledisloe one.01:27:47 - Super Sizzler brought to you by BeefEater01:31:40 - Close of the show Big thanks to MYER for their support and remember you can buy everything you saw on the show from you local MYER or online - https://www.myer.com.auCheers also to BeefEater for coming back on board with KOKO, please check out their websites to see their great selection of BBQ's, rangehoods and fridges.AUSTRALIA - https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/brand/beefeaterEUROPE - https://beefeaterbbqeurope.co.uk/pages/contact-usFinally a massive thanks to our new beer sponsor, Easy Times Beer Co. Check them out on their socials @easytimes.beerco and their website https://easytimes.beer/BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND TICKETS RIGHT NOW - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Trans Tasman flights will soon be taking off in Hamilton and Dunedin just in time for the next winter school holidays. Jetstar has announced new services from Hamilton to the Gold Coast and Sydney, and from Dunedin to the Gold Coast from June 2025.The news has been welcomed in both regions, which haven't seen a Trans Tasman flight in years, Tourism reporter Tess Brunton reports.

Midday Business News for 27 August 2024 Trans-Tasman steel products company Vulcan Steel's full-year profit is weaker amid tough trading conditions regarded as worse than the global financial crisis of 15-years ago.

Midday Business News for 27 August 2024 Trans-Tasman steel products company Vulcan Steel's full-year profit is weaker amid tough trading conditions regarded as worse than the global financial crisis of 15-years ago.

The Prime Minister flew out to Sydney Thursday morning for his first official Trans-Tasman meeting with his Australian counterpart where security and defence will be front and centre amid concerns over any potential AUKUS involvement. Political Reporter Lillian Hanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Join the conversation as host Paul Spain and Seeby Woodhouse (Voyager) explore NZ Post's hydrogen-powered trucks, Trans-Tasman space research projects, the ethical implications of AI, Seeby's intriguing 5-day experience with Tesla's full self-driving capabilities on New Zealand roads, and the development of autonomous vehicles. Plus, a look at Voyager's migration to OpenStack and the competitive cloud services landscape and more. A big thanks to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

WIA President Scott Williams VK3KJ bringing to the attention of Affiliated Clubs, some VERY important reminders. - Alan, VK4SN, the WIA's Trans Tasman and RD contest manager. - Shane VK4KHZ with an update of upcoming ARISS events in our region. - Editor-in-Chief of Amateur Radio magazine, Roger Harrison VK2ZRH.

The international test window is around the corner!The Blues wrapped up the Super Rugby Pacific competition in style, while both the Wallabies and All Blacks announced their squads for the mid-year internationals. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the latest news on planet rugby, including the latest Dan McKellar's shock departure from the Leicester Tigers, and more. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt ToomuaProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Australian Government says it's confident it can manage the relationship with New Zealand, despite concerns raised over changes to Direction 99. The federal government is reforming the ministerial direction requiring the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to consider a person's ties to Australia when reviewing visa cancellations, after it was used to keep a convicted rapist in Australia.

While the prevalence of rare disorders in New Zealand might be up for debate, the impact of a rare disorder diagnosis is not - it's life-changing. 

So, have the Aussie Super Rugby sides closed the gap? Ummmmm, sort of? This weekend the Trans-Tasman derbies continue, and with three matches across the ditch Aussie sides will face their toughest weekend of rugby yet!The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks.Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick WasilievProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The season is now back to a full complement, as Super Rugby Pacific prepares for an exciting run home in 2024. It starts with a massive round of Trans-Tasman derbies, and an opportunity for Aussie fans to see exactly where their Super Rugby sides lie.The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures, give their picks, and discuss the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final between the NSW Waratahs and the Fijiana Drua.Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick WasilievProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) has lodged a complaint with Australia's financial services regulator against seabed mining company Trans Tasman Resources after it claimed in a statement two weeks ago to the ASX that it held an environmental consent for its proposed seabed mining, which it does not hold. KASM chair Cindy Baxter spoke to Corin Dann. Trans Tasman Resources declined to come on Morning Report.

This week on the show, we're all back in the same room to discuss the Black Caps' demoralising loss to Australia at the Basin Reserve, as well as a preview/review of the 4th and 5th Tests between India and England.We start the episode with some initial thoughts from the Kiwi contingent about the pain of another Test loss to Australia - a game where New Zealand showed signs they could compete on days 1 and 3, but crumbled on the even days on their way to a very familiar scoreline against their Trans-Tasman neighbours.There's plenty of praise for Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon, as well as Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips who provided the positives from a New Zealand point of view. We also discuss the make up of a Black Caps bowling attack in transition, a seemingly indestructible quartet of Australian bowlers, the impact of injuries and the form of Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey.In the second half of the show, we look back at the 4th Test between India and England, which saw India secure a series victory in Ranchi. Was it a missed opportunity for England? Or do India deserve all the credit for winning the biggest moments of this series.We touch on crucial performances from Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill, highlighting their composure under huge pressure. Joe Root's hundred demonstrated his class, but India's spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav made life difficult for England in the third innings and turned the match back India's way.Finally, we preview the 5th Test in Dharamasala - potentially the hundredth for Jonny Bairstow and Ravi Ashwin - with an eye to conditions and how England may look back on this series when all is said and done.We'll be down at Hagley Oval in a few days' time at the second Test between the Black Caps and Australia, so expect plenty of content from that match and also the final India v England Test. As always, we really appreciate everyone who takes the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website.You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including a recent conversation with Mike Hesson, plus chats with former World Cup stars Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening.0:00 Intro0:55 A demoralising loss for the Black Caps3:50 Do New Zealand have a mental block against Australia?5:10 Why is it so hard to clean up the tail?6:50 Cameron Green delivers under pressure9:25 Nathan Lyon - the GOAT gets even GOATier12:40 Australia's bowling group15:55 Glenn Phillips - better than a part-timer?17:00 Selection...

Grandstand Cricket's Corbin Middlemas, Xavier Doherty, Jim Maxwell and Bryan Waddle wrap up a dominant first Test victory to Australia, the tourists winning by 172 runs as Cameron Green was named player of the match. Nathan Lyon ended up claiming ten wickets for the match as he took six in the fourth innings to spin Australia to victory. The series heads to Christchurch and Hagley Oval with coverage beginning at 8:45am on Friday morning.

The Test summer is not over with Australia and New Zealand set to lock horns in a two-Test series starting Thursday, 29 February in Wellington. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin preview the series and discuss the key storylines before chatting with former Australia and Queensland fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz about his career, bowling to Laxman and Dravid for a whole day, his friendly rivalry with Brett Lee and the Mumbai Mumbler! Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Powtearoaeans!Back again for another episode of NZ's favourite Blood Bowl related Podcast!Another first for us this week as we are joined by one of our comrades from across the Tasman. GeorgieChristo beams in via the interwebs from the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia.Georgie and Ramchop have been concocting something to bring our nations a little closer together while also allowing us to beat each other to a bloody pulp on the astrogranite!! Our amazing NAF rep Claymore has crunched the numbers and joins us to so they can both announce this new addition to our Blood Bowl lives.Speaking of ideas, Trickey has decided we should all be playing with 2500TV rosters so we can see what happens when we get heaps as gold to spend. Have a great rest of February everyone.All comments and ideas gratefully received.Join the NZBB Discord server here - https://tinyurl.com/joinNZBBCVisit the NZ Blood Bowl Community FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZBBC/Intro music adapted from Bensound.com. Cheers Bensound.Sound Effect borrowed humbly from FUMBBL - https://fumbbl.com/sounds/ Love your work FUMBBL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exciting times for a Taranaki business working at the cutting edge of cardio diagnostics. A joint venture with an Australian company should mean that more kiwis will benefit from the technology, and get a faster cardiac diagnosis.

As the Diamonds gear up to face their fiercest rivals, the Silver Ferns, so do their Aussie and New Zealand male counterparts.For a second year running, the Trans-Tasman Cup will be played as a double header alongside the women's Constellation Cup, with all matches to be televised.The Australian team will debut its new name – the Kelpies – when they hit the court Thursday for Game 1, after a long time between games and a lot of training.Here to help us preview the men's series and share some of his netball story is midcourter Riley Richardson.We hope you enjoy hearing more about his career!

An Australian tourism group is pushing for trans-Tasman border rules to be loosened to make travel between Australia and New Zealand quicker and easier. Tourism & Transport Forum Australia says major reform is necessary, and is looking to new technology to achieve it - think digital arrival cards and facial recognition technology. The idea has support from above, with Prime Ministers Chris Hipkins and Anthony Albanese agreeing to create a joint taskforce to work on creating a more seamless border. So what could be in the pipeline... and could we soon be ditching our passports when we fly to Australia? Susie finds out from Margy Osmond, the chief executive of the Tourism & Transport Forum.

Anthony Albanese has made his first visit to New Zealand as Prime Minister, marking 80 years of diplomatic relations, which most recently has included co-hosting the FIFA [[fee-fuh]] Women's World Cup. Mr Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins spoke about strengthening economic ties and security in the region against the rising threat of China. - प्रधानमन्त्री एन्थनी आल्बनिजीले प्रधानमन्त्रीका रूपमा पहिलो पटक न्युजिल्यान्डको भ्रमण गरेका छन्। हाल जारी रहेको महिला विश्वकप फुटबलको सह आयोजना सहित दुई देश बिचको कूटनीतिक सम्बन्धले ८० वर्ष पुरा गरेको छ। प्रधानमन्त्री आल्बनिजी र न्युजिल्यान्ड समकक्षी क्रिस हिप्किन्स बिचको भेटमा दुई देशको आर्थिक सम्बन्ध र चीनको बढ्दो प्रभावको विरुद्ध यस क्षेत्रमा सुरक्षालाई सुदृढ पार्नेबारे छलफल भएको छ।

Anthony Albanese has made his first visit to New Zealand as Prime Minister, marking 80 years of diplomatic relations, which most recently has included co-hosting the FIFA [[fee-fuh]] Women's World Cup. Mr Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins spoke about strengthening economic ties and security in the region against the rising threat of China. - Ентони Албанези ја оствари својата прва посета на Нов Зеланд како премиер, по повод одбележувањето на 80 години од воспоставувањето на дипломатските односи. Премиерот Албанези и неговиот колега од Нов Зеланд, Крис Хипкинс, зборуваа за зајакнување на економските врски и безбедноста во регионот против зголемената закана од Кина.

Anthony Albanese has made his first visit to New Zealand as Prime Minister, marking 80 years of diplomatic relations, which most recently has included co-hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup. Mr Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins spoke about strengthening economic ties and security in the region against the rising threat of China.

Two high-profile visitors are in Wellington today - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in New Zealand for a visit that will combine politics and sports. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese and Chris Hipkins have announced a taskforce to look at ways to simplify Trans-Tasman travel, while also managing the risks to security and biosecurity. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith is with us now with details of the visits spoke to Corin Dann.

By this time next year, one step through a SmartGate could be the single border security hoop travellers have to jump through for a Trans-Tasman flight. An announcement on simplifying travel was the big takeaway from the meeting between Prime Ministers Chris Hipkins and Anthony Albanese in Wellington. An expert taskforce has been given a year to explore how to simplify the border the two countries share - but taking care not to jeopardise their ironclad biosecurity laws. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

Australia's Prime Minister says plans for seamless travel between Australia and New Zealand could take less than a year to set up. Anthony Albanese and Chris Hipkins have announced a taskforce to look at ways to simplify Trans-Tasman travel, while also managing the risks to security and biosecurity. Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram spoke to Corin Dann.

Anthony Albanese has made his first visit to New Zealand as Prime Minister, marking 80 years of diplomatic relations, which most recently has included co-hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup. Mr Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins spoke about strengthening economic ties and security in the region against the rising threat of China. - Ентоні Альбанезе здійснив свій перший візит до Нової Зеландії в якості прем'єр-міністра, відзначаючи 80-річчя дипломатичних відносин, які нещодавно включали участь у проведенні Чемпіонату світу з футболу серед жінок. Пан Албанезе та його новозеландський колега Кріс Хіпкінс говорили про зміцнення економічних зв'язків і безпеки в регіоні проти зростаючої загрози з боку Китаю.

A razor box carried by an Australian soldier at Gallipoli has been unearthed as a treasure of Australian football. In 1923 it formed the centrepiece of a specially created wooden trophy carved out of New Zealand honeysuckle and Australian maple, created to mark the first match between the two countries on Australian soil. But instead of becoming football's version of cricket's Ashes, the trophy went missing in 1954 and has only come to light this year. The razor box originally belonged to Private William Fisher who was the Queensland Football Association Secretary. Channel 10 football commentator Simon Hill speaks to John Baldock about the significance of the trophy.

The trans-Tasman bond was reinforced in Anzac commemorations yesterday. Prime Minster Chris Hipkins is still basking in the glow of the agreement to allow New Zealanders a faster pathway to Australian citizenship. However, the citizenship agreement has drawn criticism. ACT Party leader David Seymour said Government was "played like a didgeridoo" by Australia, and that our best and brightest would chase better earnings across the ditch. Some commentators also believe the deal will give Australia the upper hand in geo-political negotiations. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann on the debates.

The Prime Minister has returned from Australia, celebrating a big win in trans-Tasman relations. The Australian government has announced a pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders - restoring some reciprocity to the relationship. Political reporter Giles Dexter filed this report from Brisbane.

It can be hard yakka sailing across the ditch... and even harder doing it by yourself! Nine sailors are currently battling it out on the Tasman Sea, competing in the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 2023. It's a race that comes along every 4 years, and on Sunday the competitors left New Plymouth Yacht Club on their way to Brisbane. To tell us about how they're going and the challenges involved, race secretary Annette Lamb joins Charlotte Ryan.