Kerre Woodham Mornings
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KERRE WOODHAM MORNINGS
This is the show that delivers a little bit of everything.
News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your morning listening covered.
Join Kerre Woodham, one of New Zealand’s best loved personalities, as she dishes up a bold, sharp and energetic show Monday to Friday 9am-12md.
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Kerre Woodham: Should we be raising the alarm over drug use?
Remember yesterday when we were talking about the declining rates of hazardous drinking among young people? Good news. And then so many of you positing that it's...
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"Frustrating": Daily vaping rate increases exponentially
Pros and cons in the latest NZ Health Survey. Hazardous drinking rates have fallen from 20.4% in 2019 to 16.6% this year, and daily smoking rates have remained...
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Kerre Woodham: How would you rank the Police Minister?
The hīkoi we were discussing last week has gone down the country through the weekend, rolls into Wellington City, and should arrive at Parliament around midday....
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Foodstuffs to appeal ComCom merger decision
Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin has confirmed that the company will appeal the decision by the Commerce Commission to block its proposed merger. Speaking...
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John MacDonald: Our speeding fines are a joke
If I asked you how many demerit points you have right now, reckon you’d be able to tell me? If you could, then you’re better than most people. Because, unless you...
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Kerre Woodham: The chaos in Parliament was a reflection of us
Crikey, when I suggested yesterday that it might be a good idea if you've never seen Parliament TV, you could always tune in and see the first reading of the Treaty...
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Where I Ate Last: Maison Vauron
This week Tony Astle ate at Maison Vauron, a French Bistro in Auckland’s Newmarket. They offer fresh, authentic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, and offer the opportunity...
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Kerre Woodham: The burden of parenthood should be shared equally
You have woken up to the news that New Zealand businesses can now take meaningful action to drive down the gender pay gap. You need no longer wait for governments...
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Kerre Woodham: If you want to live outside the law, expect your life to be difficult
Police have announced Operation Nickel, a nationwide operation focused on the enforcement of the Gangs Act 2024. What is the Gangs Act 2024? It's the specific piece...
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Is the EV market really on the decline?
Is the electric vehicle market really dying? Nissan is axing over 9,000 jobs as sales slump in China and the US and Toyota has said that the California regulations...
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Kerre Woodham: How do you recover from abuse in care?
Take a look at your children, or your grandchildren if you have them, when they're at their most delicious – seven, eight, nine-year-olds, full of hopes and dreams,...
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Kerre Woodham: I'm surprised stalking wasn't illegal before
Now, there was news from over the weekend that the Government will be introducing legislation this year that will make stalking illegal with a maximum penalty of...
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Ruth Money: Victim advocate on new anti-stalking bill
A prison sentence of up to five years could soon be handed down to those convicted of stalking. A new anti-stalking bill will be introduced to Parliament by the...
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Kerre Woodham: There are benefits to affirmative action policies
I know for many people affirmative action programmes are a real sticking point. A new report in the New Zealand Medical Journal, has found that affirmative action...
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Where I Ate Last: St. Marg's and Christmas Pavlovas
This week Tony Astle ate at St. Marg's, a restaurant on Karangahape Road that sells all of the usual fare as well as some unexpected delights. He sampled the Oysters,...
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"It's alarming": Med school enrolment remains low for poorer students
Alarms are being raised over a shortfall in programmes aimed to lift medical school enrolment for under-served groups. A study in today's New Zealand Medical Journal...
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Harris fell flat after "effectively running for Biden's second term" - pollster
Donald Trump is once again Commander in Chief, and now the 45th and 47th President of the United States. He becomes the first former president to return to the...
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Trump's trade tariffs could have a 'significant' impact on NZ
Kiwis are being warned to prepare for a more challenging trade environment as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has proposed a tariff of up to 20%...
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Govt seeks closer relations with incoming Trump administration
Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham this morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said the Government was confident it was “ready to go” in engaging...
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Kerre Woodham: There needs to be some measure to keep people safe
There's been much political play made around outside organisations having the potential to use violence on at risk kids. And really, it's entirely the fault of inexperienced...
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Partisan divide's "more pronounced than ever" in 2024 Election
Tensions are high as America casts their votes, the nation deeply divided down partisan lines. Polling booths will begin to close within an hour, Kamala Harris...
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Unemployment rises, remains below historical average
Unemployment has risen again. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate has reached 4.8% in the September quarter. That's up from 4.6% in the June...
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Nerves, uncertainty in both campaign camps as polls remain tight
There’s plenty of nerves, with polling booths beginning to close in the next hour across the US. Candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have been neck-and-neck...
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Professor praises "world class" plan to bolster maths education
A math professor believes the Education Minister deserves kudos for their new maths programme. The Government's announced 2000 Year 7 and 8 students will take part...
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Kerre Woodham: Education shouldn't be left up to chance
Now we've known for some time that New Zealand's once world class education system is no longer – that it is failing. And I really, really feel for the teachers....
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Kerre Woodham: Healthy teeth are vital for a healthy life
There is absolutely no doubt that healthy teeth are vital for a healthy life. Poor dental care can actually kill you. There's a small number of cases from the...
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“It’s very easy to ignore debt”: Money Mentalist on rising avoidance of debt issues
It is becoming a fairly common story that debt is getting so big, people are burying their head in the sand rather than dealing with it. Money mentalist Lynda Moore...
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Kerre Woodham: A valuable lesson
The interim report into the grounding of Interislander’s Aratere ferry has found the bridge crew didn't know how to turn off the autopilot function on a new steering...
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Where I Ate Last: Chilled Avocado Soup with Vodka, Chives and Macadamia Nuts
This week Tony Astle offers up a recipe for Chilled Avocado Soup with Vodka, Chives and Macadamia Nuts. LISTEN ABOVE Recipe of the Week: Chilled Avocado Soup with...
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Are we bunking too many patients in a hospital room?
Should single rooms be the norm in hospitals? Multi-patient rooms are the status quo for New Zealand hospitals, with up to five people staying in each room. New...
