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00:07:40

Contaminated sand clean up requirements a grey area

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2025/11/18

The clean-up requirements for the potentially asbestos contaminated colourful kids play sand are a bit of a grey area according to professionals doing the job. Chris Saunders is the president of the New Zealand Asbestos Removal Association and spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:33

Parents worry homes may be contaminated as play sand...

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2025/11/18

Dismayed parents are grappling with whether their homes could be contaminated as they try to rid them of play sand that could have traces of asbestos. They are angry and feel there has been no real responsibility taken for the dodgy sand, and that the buck has been passed. 24 schools and 16 early childhood centres have closed - or have plans to - after a significant recall last week of educational colours rainbow sand, creatistics coloured sand and four products from K-Mart. They're going

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00:07:30

Product safety rules for toys not fit for purpose -...

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2025/11/18

Product safety rules for kids toys and craft materials are not fit for purpose, with the rise in giant e-commerce retailers according to Consumer NZ. The safety of children's play things is centre stage after a recall of several coloured sand products due to an asbestos scare. Several schools that use the products closed while they worked out what cleanup is required. Meanwhile Consumer NZ says the changing way people shop and the sheer volume of products is making safety tough to police. Head

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00:02:10

Air NZ cabin crew may walk off job in strike action

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2025/11/18

Air New Zealand cabin crews could walk off the job next month over stalled pay negotiations, threatening summer travel plans. While the union has ruled out any action the week before Christmas, it will be before the end of the year, unless a deal is reached. Mary Argue reports.

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00:03:33

Petitions addressing hot-button topics presented to...

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2025/11/18

A pair of petitions have been separately presented to Parliament today - asking politicians to address two hot-button topics. Advocates calling for a social media ban for under 16 year olds had theirs accepted by the education minister - who is promising regulation is in the pipeline. At the same time, Malcolm Mulholland arrived with a call to fix the health system, along with what he estimates is the longest petition ever handed over in New Zealand. Political reporter Giles Dexter was at the

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00:03:45

All Whites to play for final time this year

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2025/11/18

The All Whites play for the final time in 2025 tomorrow. The New Zealanders kicked off the year with a 7-nil win over Fiji in March and will close it out against Ecuador who have developed a reputation as one of football's best defensive sides. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:51

Canterbury likely to get country's first rubber road

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2025/11/18

Canterbury looks likely to get the country's first rubber road. The Selwyn Council confirmed it considering a trial of the technology on State Highway 77 at Glentunnel early in the new year. The rubber roading is made from end of life tyres that are turned into granules. Treadlite NZ is the only company in New Zealand that makes the stuff, and executive director Brad Pierce spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:32

US-drafted Gaza peace plan backed by UN Security Council

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2025/11/18

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a US drafted Gaza peace plan receiving the backing of the UN Security Council, as well as Donald Trump changing his stance on tomorrow's vote to release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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00:08:29

Who is benefitting from a gig economy?

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2025/11/18

A Supreme Court ruling yesterday has confirmed four Uber drivers who first took a case against the ride share company in 2022 are actually employees rather than contracters. The ride share is one of thousands of digital platforms that are fueling a gig economy where workers tend to have multiple jobs, work temporary or short term stints and freelance. The World Bank estimates 400 million people earn money from these kind of platforms. But who is benefitting and is there a hidden cost to a

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00:05:39

The Pre-Panel for 18 November 2025

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2025/11/18

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

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00:04:33

You're the Judge: Give us your reckons!

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2025/11/18

Our weekly segment where we ask the audience to help with irks or pickles that listeners have sent in. Today - should grandparents be paid to help care for their grandchildren?

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00:13:16

Spoken Feature: Thrift

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2025/11/18

This week Thrift is looking into decorating your home, without breaking the bank. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop mission.

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00:24:56

Feature interview: Re-examining Christian values

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2025/11/18

When John Fugelsang was growing up, his parents and his church taught him that Christianity was about kindness, forgiveness, and helping your neighbor. But he says somewhere along the way between the televangelists, the politicians, and the endless culture wars, Christianity got hijacked. He says he's watching in disbelief as people use Jesus as a campaign slogan while promoting laws that seem more judgmental than Christian. A comedian, radio host, and actor who was in the film Coyote Ugly,

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00:08:42

RNZ Pacific News at 3pm for 18 November 2025

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2025/11/18

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

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00:06:30

Update on Oz with Brad Foster

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2025/11/18

Jesse catches up with Brad Foster about the news across the Tasman. Today he'll chat about The Liberal Party's decision to abandon net zero by 2050 climate target; where Australia is at with the play sand recall and the latest in sport.

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00:11:09

Book Critic: Christmas present suggestions

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2025/11/18

Catherine Ross, the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School and creator of the blog 'The School Book Wizard' joins me with some recommendations that would make good Christmas presents. For Ages 10-12+ The Grimmelings by Rachael King (Aotearoa Author) Published in 2024 Wolf Road (#1 in series) by Alice Roberts Published in 2023 For Ages 13/14+ Best of all Worlds by Kenneth Oppel Published in 2025 For everyone and anyone (over the age of 11/12 depending on their reading maturity!) Alanna:

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00:57:50

Oral Questions for Tuesday 18 November 2025

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2025/11/18

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all the Government's statements and actions? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made about fair trading? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and

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00:08:40

RNZ Pacific News at 2pm for 18 November 2025

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2025/11/18

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

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00:07:54

Podcast Critic: AI - how worried should we be really?

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2025/11/18

It feels like every day there is something new to be across when it comes to artificial intelligence and keeping across the hype and the fear is rather daunting. Fortunately like most things now, there's a podcast that has you covered! It's called The Last Invention and our podcast critic Ximena Smith tell Jesse whether it's good or not.

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00:05:52

Find out about an award-winning community project in...

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2025/11/18

A Taranaki programme which provides training and pathways into work has won an environmental award. Tupu a Nuku is delivered by local iwi Ngati Maru and helps rangatahi develop conservation skills. The programme has won the Taranaki Regional Council's Environmental Action in the Community award for 2025. The judges said Tupu a Nuku exemplifies excellence in hands-on, culturally grounded conservation education and the programme's work will have inter-generational impacts. Jayden Waiwiri from the

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