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Over the next four years $164 million will go towards setting up urgent care clinics in Counties Manukau, Whangārei, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Dunedin. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, the Parliamentary debate of unprecedented suspensions handed down to three Te Pāti Māori MPs has the potential to bring the House to a grinding halt ahead of Thursday's Budget, over the next four years $164 million will go towards setting up urgent care clinics in Counties Manukau, Whangārei, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Dunedin, children as young as six, are being adopted from overseas and forced into domestic slavery, being beaten, threatened, raped and abused, Auckland FC have taken a significant step towards a dream Grand Final appearance in their debut A-League season, beating Melbourne Victory 1-nil in a tense semi-final first leg at AAMI Park, and we have the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh in Australia.

Good news for Northlanders - as the Government settles on the Northern Expressway option. The new route will run from Warkworth, and be built over the Brynderwyn Hills east of the current route, then through Whangārei. The road across the Brynderwyns has suffered continued closures, since 2023's severe weather. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says it's tipped to be a costly project - but a new road is needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some more Whangārei slander from Nickson.

Tropical Cyclone Tam is making its way south towards New Zealand, as stormy weather is already starting to hit the country. Far North District Council mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann.

Nickson wants to delete Whangārei.

Violi Calvert felt something extraordinary when she met the legendary tattoo artist, Apo Whang-Od. - Ayon sa 75-year old writer, retired broadcaster at public servant Violi Calvert kakaiba ang kanyang naramdaman ng masilayan ang legendary tattoo artist na si Apo Whang-Od.

The Whangārei District Council has backed down from its bid to keep fluoride out of the city's water. Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Councillors in Whangārei have been called to a confidential meeting on Tuesday to discuss the ramifications of refusing to fluoridate the city's water supply. Felix Walton has more.

Bryan Carey, CEO at Benevis, and Dr. Jane Whang, DDS, Regional Director of Clinical at Benevis, discuss the adoption of new technology in dentistry and the ongoing challenge of a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals. They highlight how Medicaid benefits Americans and the role of Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) in increasing access to care. Additionally, they explore strategies for offering greater work incentives to encourage more professionals to serve in rural areas, helping to address staffing shortages.

Bryan Carey, CEO at Benevis, and Dr. Jane Whang, DDS, Regional Director of Clinical at Benevis, discuss the adoption of new technology in dentistry and the ongoing challenge of a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals. They highlight how Medicaid benefits Americans and the role of Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) in increasing access to care. Additionally, they explore strategies for offering greater work incentives to encourage more professionals to serve in rural areas, helping to address staffing shortages.

The Whangārei Mayor believes more people will accept a decision around water fluoridation - if it comes from councils. New Zealand First's new Members Bill seeks to remove the Director General of Health's central authority on fluoridation - and mandate binding local referendums. It comes as Whangārei District Council's under fire - as the only council refusing to fluoridate under current mandates. Mayor Vince Cocurullo says told Francesca Rudkin Whangārei's never fluoridated and is probably due for a referendum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whangārei's fight against fluoridation has drawn a stiffly written seventeen-page warning from the country's top health official. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann.

A group of fired-up protesters featuring #BHNs own wookie, confronted Simeon Brown as he announced the government's plans to backtrack on their commitment to deliver the much-needed hospital for the lower South Island. Renters bear the brunt, yet again, as the government reinstates no-cause evictions, claiming it's essential support for landlords. Anti-mining protests take place in Waihī & Whangārei, highlighting the beginning of the consequences of the fast-track bill. Plus more from the week's top headlines, including a spotlight on AI tools combating art theft. As always, we'll bring you the latest memes,positive news stories, and an overview of upcoming government submissions." ================================= Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ ================================= Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ Follow us on Bluesky Pat @patbrittenden.bsky.social Chewie @chewienz.bsky.social Emily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.social Magenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Siamo il lavoro che svolgiamo? ★ SOCIAL ★ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/4iexis/ Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/4lexis/ Email: chahaotic@gmail.com Se vuoi offrirmi un caffè e supportare il canale: https://ko-fi.com/4lexis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chahaotic Fonti: - Avataneo, G., ‘Scissione Serie TV | L'identità senza memoria', Hypercritic, (2023): https://hypercritic.org/it/collection/scissione-serie-tv-2022-recensione?utm_source=chatgpt.com - Behind the scenes of SEVERANCE - interview with the cinematographer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtJzPp9wCFE&pp=ygUSamVzc2ljYSBsZWUgZ2FnbsOp - Breznican, A., ‘Exclusive Preview: “Severance” Season Two Is a True Piece of Work', (2024): https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/severance-season-two-exclusive-preview?utm_source=chatgpt.com - Closer Look: ‘Severance' Creators & Cast Discuss Show Inspiration, Fan Theories & More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNq11cnyj9k&pp=ygUTc2V2ZXJhbmNlIGludGVydmlldw%3D%3D - Exclusive Interview: Sarah Edwards, Costume Designer for ‘Severance', (2022): https://youtu.be/Tacr220BUeg - Freligh, T., ‘Exclusive Interview — Sarah Edwards, costume designer for Apple TV+'s Severance', (2022): https://taifreligh.medium.com/exclusive-interview-sarah-edwards-costume-designer-for-apple-tv-s-severance-2295413701f1 - Fromm, E., The Sane Society, (Rinehart, 1955) https://merton.bellarmine.edu/files/original/92a9b060085cee0d386167c7872513168d8624b3.pdf - Full SEVERANCE FYC Event Q&A Panel with Cast and Creators - SPOILERS!, (2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOP5CcuSahw&t=710s&pp=ygUNc2V2ZXJhbmNlIHEmYQ%3D%3D - Graeber, D., Bullshit Jobs: A Theory, 1st edition ed. (Simon & Schuster, 2018) - Karim, M., ‘Factory or Corporation: What “Severance” Gets Wrong — An Analysis by Muzaffar Karim', (2023): https://www.inversejournal.com/2023/03/10/factory-or-corporation-what-severance-gets-wrong-an-analysis-by-muzaffar-karim/ - Lannom, S. C., ‘The Ultimate Guide to the Dolly Zoom', (2024): https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/best-dolly-zoom-vertigo-effect/?utm_source=chatgpt.com - Liston, N. M., ‘“You Are Not a Person”: Splitting Severance', Exertions, (2023): https://saw.americananthro.org/pub/you-are-not-a-person/release/1 - ‘Severance' Cast and Crew Break Down the Cliffhanger Finale | Making A Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsdDwKc6eWg&pp=ygUTc2V2ZXJhbmNlIGludGVydmlldw%3D%3D - ‘Severance' costume designer Sarah Edwards discusses aesthetics and season 1 of the show, (2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwk59Z-cgJE - PenzeyMoog, C., ‘Severance's workplace brutality isn't sci-fi. Neither is its worker power.', (2022): https://www.vox.com/23017111/severance-workplace-organizing - ‘The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott': https://open.spotify.com/show/5sSKLimsNvqF31s8JZFH73?si=22b63a10b66f4580 - Townsend, K., S. Gilbert, D. Sims, and S. Kornhaber, ‘Why the Puzzle-Box Sci-Fi of Severance Works', (2022): https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2022/05/the-review-severance-apple-tv/629795/ - ‘Whang, O., ‘Hating Your Job Is Cool. But Is It a Labor Movement?', (2022): https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/magazine/antiwork-reddit.html Altro materiale interessante: - McHenry, J., ‘The Stories Behind Severance's Eerie Office Design', (2022): https://www.vulture.com/article/severance-office-design-explained.html

Researcher Jindong Wang and Associate Professor Steven Euijong Whang explore the NeurIPS 2024 work ERBench. ERBench leverages relational databases to create LLM benchmarks that can verify model rationale via keywords in addition to checking answer correctness. Read the paperGet datasets and codes

Whangārei councillors have voted seven to six - with one abstainer - to reject the Director-General of Health's directive to fluoridate its water supply. Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann.

Workers earning over $180,000 will lose the right to raise unjustified dismissal claims under a new policy. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the change allows more flexible dismissal processes for high-income employees. The policy aims to enhance labour market flexibility and will be introduced through the Employment Relations Amendment Bill next year. Workers making over $180,000 a year will no longer be able to raise an unjustified dismissal claim if they lose their job once a new Government policy takes effect. The upcoming change to the Employment Relations Act “will enable employers to ensure they have the right fit for their high-impact leadership and specialist roles”, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said. The policy, described as a “more flexible dismissal process for high-income employees”, delivers on the Act-National coalition agreement to set an income threshold above which personal grievances cannot be pursued. “This policy is about offering workers and employers more choice when negotiating contracts. “Employers and employees are free to opt back into unjustified dismissal protection if they choose to or negotiate their own dismissal procedures that work for them,” van Velden said. She said the policy was “paving the way for the next generation of leadership” when she spoke to Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB. “One of the classic cases of grievance from businesses is you want to take a chance on someone, but you're too afraid if something goes wrong, how on earth will it work out.” “You've got someone in the workforce who is maybe quite skilled, got a good attitude, but if you push them up to that next leadership level into management, you know, if it doesn't work out and they aren't a good fit, this allows you to move them on.” Van Velden said many people would have worked with a manager “who has led to poor productivity, low morale, and the boss and the workers are just sitting there and waiting for this person for years and years to want to move on”. The change would provide greater labour market flexibility and would benefit employers and workers, she said. “This policy allows employers to give workers a go in these high-impact positions without having to risk a costly and disruptive dismissal process if things don't work out.” The income threshold of $180,000 will cover about 3.4% of the workforce. The threshold will be adjusted annually to match increases in average weekly earnings. “The change will be progressed through the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which I aim to introduce in 2025,” van Velden said. The income threshold refers to a regular base salary and excludes other income such as incentive payments and benefits like vehicle use. Employees earning over $180,000 will still be able to raise other types of personal grievances. Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald focusing on crime and breaking news. Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021 as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 1000 participants arrived in Whangārei on Monday night, after their first day of travel towards Wellington. Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori ward councillor Pera Paniora spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The International Rally of Whangārei is part of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), one of the premier regional championships in world rallying and is contested by teams from across the world. Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the final round of the NZ Rally Championships. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We couldn't finish the herald quiz again... We got so close 9/10 We dive into the passing of Liam Payne and the impact it's having on our generation. Producer grace made a hilarious error when she was posting on the Hits Breakfast Instagram We sent Phillipa on her fight ever flight with Jono. We also tested Jono on how much he listened to Phillipa life story. Jono Ben and Megan try a Kina for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate and the Whatever with Wiggy Charitable Trust salutes his new patron Barbara Kuriger, who along with Slade McFarland was supporting farmers and locals at the King Country Rams rugby home game at Te Kuiti last weekend. The Lean on a Gate, Talk to a Mate campaign will be hitting Kaitaia, Whangārei, Dargaville and Kerikeri on the 21st to 24th October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora e te whānau! If, as we posited last week, the collective noun for a group of Fire Fighters is a Calendar then in this episode we've got most of the months ticked off!!! First off, we've got all the action from day 2 of the Firies Climb for MND. Then in the second part of our show  Matt had the pleasure of sitting down at home with Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His & Hers Endurance Events KITS when they swung through from Whangarei on their way to The Great Naseby.We love these people, they are inspiring, down-to-earth legends who have devoted most of their adult life to serving the community as members of the New Zealand fire service, and now are serving the trail running community with their business, which is essentially to act as your running event concierges, and as event directors, not only with Kings Backyard- where the record for most laps on NZ soil was broken this year, and with Whangārei five one two challenge. What's more, they are no slouches at endurance events themselves, with Chris having won the River run backyard in its inaugural year and Helen just back from a PB of 32 laps at Clint Eastwood in Australia. Best Enjoyed Running Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4 Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!His&Hers Endurance Event KITZ Firies Furber Stairs Climb Jenny Hirst's 60km for 60 ChallengeNickrunsAustralia.org.nz Inia Raumati Kia Mau Kia Ora Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake Curranz.co.nz Curranz.co.nz Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Christopher Luxon says his visit to Malaysia and South Korea last week was a success.  The Prime Minister says it was an important chance to build connections with investors, like South Korean pension funds.  He told Mike Hosking that in one of their five pension funds, who he spoke to, they have $2.5 billion dollars to invest.  Luxon says they'd love to invest it in a four-lane highway from Auckland to Whangārei, but they didn't know about it.   He also believes the public service is getting on board with what the Government's trying to do.  Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has stepped in to scrap a policy prioritising young Māori and Pasifika people for some healthcare services in Hawke's Bay.  Luxon says he's not sure why they had this criteria, and says it's good to see Reti sorting it.  He told Hosking the public service has had to adjust to a new Government, with targets, action plans, and reviews for ministers.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ryan Castle is joined by Alan Adcock, General Manager / CFO of the Whangarei District Council, and Edward Wotherspoon, Manager of the Business Support Department, to discuss the Whangārei Civic Centre Project, Te Iwitahi. Alan Adcock, with over 35 years of experience, shares insights into the strategic planning and sustainable practices behind Northland's greenest commercial building.Edward Wotherspoon highlights the project's significant boost to local employment, with over 80% of the workforce being local residents, including 20% women and 20% apprentices or trainees. He discusses how this focus on local employment and training addresses the broader issue of underinvestment in regional skills development.The guests also cover the numerous accolades Te Iwitahi has received and its role as a central hub for Whangārei, symbolising inclusivity and sustainability. Tune in to learn how Te Iwitahi sets a benchmark for future developments and provides a lasting legacy for the region.Useful linksSupreme Award for the 2024 NZ Commercial ProjectCase Study: Canam and Whangarei District Council - Connecting With Communities Through ConstructionWhere else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

A leaked report from the investigation into allegations former Green MP Darleen Tana was involved in migrant exploitation reveals the difficulties the investigator encountered and why it took more than 100 days to complete. The report also claims Tana's husband, who is implicated in the allegations, gave evidence that “tended to obfuscate rather than elucidate”, which was one of the key difficulties holding up the investigation, and that Tana's evidence “evidence shifted over the investigation”. It comes after Tana resigned from the party and Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says she feels “utterly betrayed” and lied to by Tana, claiming the report proves the MP's actions fell short of expectations. Tana denies the report shows she was involved in migrant exploitation and claims the party had already made its decision regardless of the report's content. The allegations relate to Tana's husband Christian Hoff-Nielsen's bicycle company, in which claims of missing pay formed a complaint to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA). Hoff-Nielsen has denied the allegations. A section of investigator Rachel Burt's report, leaked to Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive show, outlined the objective to ascertain whether Tana – who was reportedly involved in her husband's business – was “operationally involved in E-Cycles NZ when the breaches of employment standards or conditions are alleged to have taken place”. Burt admitted the investigation had been “complicated” as she could not compel witnesses to speak to her or direct what documents she could receive. “Consequently, in this investigation, I was presented by some witnesses with seemingly selective or partial information, and by others with information that was voluminous and relevance unclear,” the leaked report said. She identified key difficulties being the two complainants not wanting to meet her “at the outset” and only providing certain documents and people she deemed relevant not wanting to be interviewed. Burt also found Hoff-Nielsen had not provided a “coherent or consistent verbal account” and his evidence “tended to obfuscate rather than elucidate”. Christian Hoff-Nielsen, husband of Darleen Tana. Photo / Jason Oxenham “[Tana's] evidence shifted over the investigation with different explanations as to why that was so, requiring significant cross-referencing to earlier accounts and documentation to come to findings.” She added that a representative of a complainant also sent her 500 pages of “new and relevant” information just as she was finalising her draft report. “Consequently the investigation process took longer than anticipated, and coming to findings as required time-consuming and considered analysis.” Both Swarbrick and co-leader Marama Davidson had previously expressed frustration that the investigation had dragged on, lasting 114 days before Swarbrick spoke to media on Monday. Tana has been contacted for comment. In a statement, Green Party whip Ricardo Menéndez March said he would not provide comment on the report's contents until “all named parties have been consulted with”. Adam Pearse is a political reporter in the NZ Herald Press Gallery team, based at Parliament. He has worked for NZME since 2018, covering sport and health for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei before moving to the NZ Herald in Auckland, covering Covid-19 and crime. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on a rainy Various Artists: Andrea Gardner is a Whangārei-based artist. The Arts House Trust are currently hosting her exhibition When Mauve Does the Tango in association with the Auckland Festival of Photography. The exhibition is an exploration of staged photography, presenting subjects in forms of disguise. Beth had a kōrero with Andrea about it. cloud ribbon is a new exhibition by Kathryn Tsui (TEE-EW) at Object Space. In beaded compositions and woven wall-hangings, cloud ribbon explores Kathryn's own cultural heritage and craft practice by reflecting on intersections of Asian and European cultural histories. Sofia spoke with Kathryn about the show. Five new moving image works have launched as part of Huarere: Weather Eye, Weather Ear, Te Tuhi's contribution to the global World Weather Network.Sofia spoke to Tia about Tūhononga (Cluster and Connection) as well as Huarere: Weather Eye, Weather Ear in general.  Plus, a bit of Angel Olsen, Elliott Smith and Soccer Mommy to soundtrack your rainy arvo. Does it get better?!

Andrea Gardner is a Whangārei-based artist. The Arts House Trust are currently hosting her exhibition When Mauve Does the Tango in association with the Auckland Festival of Photography. The exhibition is an exploration of staged photography, presenting subjects in forms of disguise, exploring the ideas of identity, selfhood and the tension found in female experience. Beth caught up with Andrea about the exhibition and what else she's up to.

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to up and coming cartoonist Sarah Whang. They talk about her online comics, the importance of lifting others up, Korean food, her children's picture book debut and why Jimmy thinks her capybara character could make her millions. Jimmy also catches up with old pal Andy Belanger. They chat about MOTHER TRUCKER, the formation of Lethal Comics, video game work, Andy's wrestling alter ego The Animal and so much more. Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Northland businesses are telling Government to commit to a full expressway between Northland and Auckland.  A NZIER report found a four-lane highway between Auckland and Whangārei would bring millions to the region's economy.  Northland Corporate Group Co-Chair Andrew McLeod says the evidence for the benefits are clear.  He told Mike Hosking that the Government just needs to make a decision now, because it's currently hurting Northland business.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optimizing care while centering it around the patient allows for innovation without compromising quality. In this episode, Bryan Carey and Jane Whang spotlight the innovative assisted hygiene model of Benevis, where dental assistants support hygienists, ensuring efficient care delivery to millions in 120 underserved areas. Bryan emphasizes the integration of oral care with overall health, drawing from experiences in the emergency room business to underscore the role of information sharing in improving outcomes, while Jane advocates for educating individuals, particularly children, on the significance of oral health, promoting collaborative efforts among public health teams, businesses, and foundations such as Glo Good. Tune in and learn how collaborative efforts can shape a healthier future for children and families! Resources: Connect with and follow Bryan Carey on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Benevis on their LinkedIn and website. Connect with and follow Jane Whang on LinkedIn.  Discover more about the Glo Good Foundation here.

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Labour's police spokeswoman, Ginny Andersen, claims Police Minister Mark Mitchell was “paid to kill people” and has asked him whether he kept a “tally of how many you shot” while providing private military services in Iraq.  Mitchell says Andersen's comments are “outrageous” and she should apologise. Andersen refused.  The pair appeared on Newstalk ZB this morning for their usual politics slot and they began discussing how some police stations contained mould and how it was an issue ignored by successive governments.  They then discussed Grant Robertson's retirement before host Mike Hosking asked both Andersen and Mitchell what they had done before entering politics.  Mitchell referenced his time working in hospitality, as a police officer and working overseas.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell believed Ginny Andersen's comments were outrageous. Photo / Mark Mitchell  Andersen then made a remark about the nature of work Mitchell had done overseas that led to her claim Mitchell had been “paid to kill people”.  After leaving the police, Mitchell worked as a security contractor in Iraq, eventually setting up a private security company for the military and private interests, of which he was chief executive.  Mitchell said his work included tasks commissioned by the United Nations such as freeing up supplies at ports controlled by criminal gangs so they could reach communities.  He said he was proud of his efforts delivering aid in countries like Pakistan, Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq.  Mitchell also noted how politicians on the left had repeatedly attacked him for his past.  “In my view, [the left] try to do these character assassinations, and that's what they're about.”  Andersen continued, asking Mitchell: “Did you keep a tally on how many [people] you shot.”  She alleged Mitchell's company had earned $4 million a year through its work overseas.  Mitchell said the comments were outrageous and she should return and apologise.  “If that's alright with you, Mark, morally, and if that sits well with you, that's your choice.”  She claimed Mitchell had profited from shooting people, saying: “Free speech Mark, I'm allowed to have a view.”  Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he was aware of Andersen's comments, but had not yet heard the interview in full and wanted to speak to Andersen before making any comment.  In the past, Mitchell has defended the work he did in the Middle East after political opponents described him as a mercenary.  In 2017, he told the NZ Herald that label frustrated him.  “I wouldn't change anything I've done. I'm ... quietly proud, I'm not someone that shouts it from the rooftops — I'm a Kiwi after all. But I'm proud of the difference we made in people's lives in terms of their security and ability to get on with their lives.”  He pointed to work he had done such as opening mass graves with scientists from The Hague gathering evidence for the war crimes trial of Saddam Hussein.  “When you're opening mass graves and you're finding the remains of babies clinging to mums, it's a pretty clear reminder of the atrocities which were taking place. That was a very, very tough job for everyone involved. Instead of questioning why we were there, all it does is provide more resolve in terms of knowing there had to be changes made.”  Adam Pearse is a political reporter in the NZ Herald Press Gallery team based at Parliament. He has worked for NZME since 2018, covering sport and health for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei before moving to the NZ Herald in Auckland, covering Covid-19 and crime.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Minister is making zero promises about increased funding for struggling GP clinics that are deep in debt. However, Dr Shane Reti says he understands their pain and is working on the problem. A doctor at the Whangārei GP clinic originally set up by Dr Reti has revealed the practice is more than six figures in the red and is calling for urgent action to fix the broken system she believes put them in a hole. Doctor Paula Mathieson, from Rata Family health, says the situation is critical and GPs are feeling panicked. Other general pracitioners have also told Checkpoint they're close burn out, working hundreds of unapid hours, and appointment wait times have blown out to three week or longer. Health Minister Doctor Shane Reti speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346913153112

Today on the show, Tim Watkin and panellists Anna Dean and Stephen Jacobi hear about the arrival of Whangārei's first "official" cruise ship. Plus, the panellists tell us what has been on their minds this week.

Now to Northland, where the world's oldest-known "parkrunner" has recently celebrated his 100th birthday and his 175th ParkRun. Whangārei man Colin Thorne turned 100 years old a couple of weeks ago. To celebrate he was joined by hundreds of fellow ParkRunners for the regular 5 kilometre jaunt on a Saturday morning. Aspiring ParkRunner and First Up producer Matthew Hutching gave Colin a call to get some inspiration, and started by asking him what he'd got up to in the morning.

IDLES - "Dancer (feat. James Murphy & Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem)" from the 2024 album TANGK on Partisan Records Today's Song of the Day teams up two powerhouse KEXP faves: UK band IDLES and LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and Nancy Whang. It's the first single from IDLES' forthcoming fifth full-length, Tangk, due for release on February 16th via Partisan Records. IDLES frontman Joe Talbot says the new album will be full of enchantment. "I needed love. So I made it," he says in a press release. "I gave love out to the world and it feels like magic. This is our album of gratitude and power. All love songs. All is love." This cross-Atlantic collaboration came to be following some shows the two bands played together. As Talbot told NME, "If you don't ask, you don't get. By that point we'd been touring with them for a few weeks and knew they were lovely human beings. They took time out of their day off and took us to their studio. They were really accommodating and lovely, so hard-working, patient and awesome. They're sick.” Read the full story at KEXP.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, the American Cancer Society recommended new lung cancer screening guidelines to shift the focus from quitting smoking, to helping all individuals who have smoked despite quitting 20 to 30 years prior. In this interview, Dr. Brian Whang, Medical Director of Lung Cancer Screening for Hartford Healthcare, discusses these new guidelines, what they mean, and why we should continue advocating for better lung cancer screening guidelines and awareness of this issue.

Updates from reporters Taiha Molyneux in West Auckland, Emma Stanford on the North Shore, Tessa Guest in Wellington, Robin Martin in New Plymouth and Peter de Graaf in Whangārei on National Action Day.

State Highway One over the Brynderwyn Hills, a vital passage linking Northland to the rest of the country, will fully close while damage done during Cyclone Gabrielle is repaired. Waka Kotahi says official closure dates and detour routes will be confirmed next month, working around key dates such as Waitangi Day and Easter. It's left business groups in the North frustrated at the lack of strong infrastructure, which they say is restricting the region's economic growth. Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann.

Homes in Northland are without power as the remains of cyclone Lola hit the top of the North Island. High winds have brought down lines across Northland - particularly in part of the Bay of Islands and Kaikohe, where more than 3,000 homes are cut off. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

As petrol prices routinely break the $3-per-litre barrier, focus has returned to the way fuel costs are set around New Zealand - and it's highlighted one of the nation's great mysteries.  Northland reporter Peter de Graaf explains. 

The lions and tigers are ready to roar again as Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary re-opens it doors on Saturday. But the park has a troubled past – and its future is uncertain.

Get 3 extra months free with a 12-month plan of ExpressVPN with our exclusive link: https://www.expressvpn.com/sop Justin Whang joins the podcast to talk about his recent run-in with Maddox, the most insane FBI story, Chris Chan, and more.

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THIS IS NOT A DRAMA CHANNEL. We've somehow traveled back in time to 2018, and Maddox has released a brand new video. I haven't talked to Maddox in lord knows how long, but the madman did what every other Youtuber is too chicken to do. Put out a video EXPOSING HIS WHANG. Sorry, I mean put out a video exposing Justin Whang. I called out Whang years ago for being a hack and the WORST type of Youtuber, a professional "Wikipedia Reader." Now Maddox is adding PLAGIARISM to Justin's list of crimes. But much more shocking than that, midway through the exposé this video takes a SHOCKING TWIST, revealing more nefarious schemes Whang was inserting himself into that will leave you GULPING. https://podawful.com/posts/2379  VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsGHkieLoqU  PIZZA FUND: http://podawful.pizza  RSS FEED: http://podawful.com/rss  YOUTUBE: http://awful.tube   DISCORD CULT: http://podawful.com/discord    TWITTER: http://podawful.com/twitter    INSTAGRAM: http://podawful.com/instagram    DLIVE: http://podawful.com/dlive  ODYSEE: http://podawful.com/odysee  FACEBOOK: http://podawful.com/facebook   MERCH: http://podawful.shop    http://podawful.com   #podawful #maddox #whang Pod Awful Is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S

Tune in as the duo share their amazing experience traveling to Buscalan and meeting the legendary Apo Whang-Od! Hailing from the Kalinga tribe, she is renowned for preserving the ancient art of traditional tattooing and the oldest tattoo artist in the world! In awe of Whang Od's remarkable skills and indomitable spirit, Josh and Janine share the profound experience of being tattooed by this iconic figure. With weathered hands that have adorned countless individuals with intricate traditional tattoos, Whang Od's warm presence creates a unique connection. As they endure the rhythmic tapping of Whang Od's hand, etching permanent memories onto their skin, they witness the mesmerizing artistry of "batok." Listen in on this extraordinary adventure, where they celebrate the power of art, culture, and the intergenerational bonds that keep traditions alive. Experience the timeless beauty of Whang Od's art and the profound impact it leaves on all who encounter it. Huge shout-out to Aling Maliit Adventure PH for making dreams come true! Send your questions/comments/suggestions to halfanicedayshow@gmail.com, or slide into our DM and follow us on Instagram @HalfANiceDayPodcast. Feel like watching the podcast instead? Subscribe to our Youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/HalfANiceDay You can use the below Google Forms link to reach us - https://bit.ly/3iZ1ZRT --- --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/halfanicedaypodcast/message

I'm leaving to the Philippines soon! We are joined here by our lovely Tesz Millan, previous podcast host and Youtuber from Filipina American CreativeWe coverTesz Itinerary and why she chose these remote villagesWhat visiting & getting a tattoo Apo Whang Od, the eldest Filipina Tattoo Artist who made vogues covers, was likeVisiting towns that preserved culture and the present value of heritageSurprising Learnings and differences of culture & perspetives in the Philippines

When can a federal regulatory agency nix your right to a jury trial and instead subject you to their own internal court? That's a question now moving through the courts. Cato's Tommy Berry describes the case of Burgess v. Whang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedians Alex Ptak and Jeremy Kaplowitz explore the mysterious land of Quora.com to answer life's questions. This week's questions include: How come some men have 7 wives and I do not even have one, where can I find a human female wife who is even alive on earth? What are the consequences of casting black magic on someone? If an armed criminal breaks into your house and you expend the entire magazine of ammunition on them but they still survive, do you have to reload and finish them off or do you call the police? ---- Watch the show on http://youtube.com/@quorators Check out Justin's channel at https://www.youtube.com/@JustinWhangYt