# correspondent — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 24 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover correspondent. Page: Feed: --- ## [Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943229) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Stars and Stripes publisher will retire amid differences with Pentagon. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943229.mp3?modified=1787178910&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943221) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943221.mp3?modified=1787177577&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943222) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943222.mp3?modified=1787177585&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943220) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943220.mp3?modified=1787177354&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Morning Report Essentials Thursday 20 August](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048411/morning-report-essentials-thursday-20-august) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Mount Maunganui review exposes council's failure to act; Nurses seeing impact of "state-caused" homelessness; Controversial Pegasus West housing development halted; New study links eating disorders to genetics; Kiwi netball star joins Oz team as local league struggles [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-1000-morning_report_essentials_thursday_20_august-128.mp3) ## [The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943214) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the national debt has hit a new milestone. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943214.mp3?modified=1787175991&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943181) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ The AP's Alex Veiga reports US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943181.mp3?modified=1787173070&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943175) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Meg Kinnard reports that Senator Darline Graham made a high profile misstep a week before she faces a runoff election in her bid to hold onto the South Carolina seat to which she was appointed last month. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943175.mp3?modified=1787172761&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Wairarapa cafe wins Great NZ Toastie Takeover](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048404/wairarapa-cafe-wins-great-nz-toastie-takeover) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A Wairarapa cafe has beaten more than 200 competitors to be the supreme winner of the Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover. The Offering in Greytown has won the honour for its Holy Smoke toastie... which is filled with slow-smoked brisket, pastrami, bacon jam, pickles, cheese, sauerkraut and smoked mustard aioli and dusted with parmesan cheese. Bevan Morland - who owns The Offering and created the… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0851-wairarapa_cafe_wins_great_nz_toastie_takeover-128.mp3) ## [Minister Paul Goldsmith - the man with many jobs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048402/minister-paul-goldsmith-the-man-with-many-jobs) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A law professor says 11 portfolios for one minister would be unsustainable during a normal governing period - but it's close enough to the election it could work as a placeholder role. It's how many Paul Goldsmith is now responsible for - and he's already missed an engagement as the new Defence Minister. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0848-minister_paul_goldsmith_-_the_man_with_many_jobs-128.mp3) ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TwLeTleS22t3) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [New report shines light on dire state of Kiwi homes](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048401/new-report-shines-light-on-dire-state-of-kiwi-homes) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A new report by the Building Research Association of New Zealand has found more than a third of owner-occupied homes are damp. Three quarters report winter condensation on windows and sills... and nearly half of us have mould. Steve McNeil is a senior building scientist at BRANZ who was involved in this research. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0838-new_report_shines_light_on_dire_state_of_kiwi_homes-128.mp3) ## [Sports update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048400/sports-update) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ An early morning sports news update. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0836-sports_update-128.mp3) ## [Market update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048399/market-update) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-mnr-20260820-0833-market_update-128.mp3) ## [Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943169) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Moderna shares soar after it announces a positive cancer trial result. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943169.mp3?modified=1787171919&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Some people may not be able to afford to take leave](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048398/some-people-may-not-be-able-to-afford-to-take-leave) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Unions and employment law experts say there is a risk that some people may not be able to afford to take leave when new rules take effect. The Employment Leave Act has passed into law and will replace the Holidays Act in 2028. It is designed to make leave rules clearer for employers and employees, and offer more certainty. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0827-some_people_may_not_be_able_to_afford_to_take_leave-128.mp3) ## [Shelter bags help rough sleepers this winter](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048397/shelter-bags-help-rough-sleepers-this-winter) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ An Auckland man who has been sleeping rough for months says the gift of a shelter bag was a game-changer this winter, helping him stay warm while waiting for housing. Rotary Clubs across the country have responded to increasing homelessness with a special fundraiser - they've imported a container of a thousand shelter bags for city missions and other charities to give out. Amy Williams reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0822-shelter_bags_help_rough_sleepers_this_winter-128.mp3) ## [Mount Maunganui locals hit out at council over failings](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048396/mount-maunganui-locals-hit-out-at-council-over-failings) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Mount Maunganui locals are voicing their frustrations with the Tauranga City Council after an independent review revealed the depth of the organisation's disfunction, which resulted in a litany of failures in the lead up to January's deadly landslide. Michael O'Neill, who is the President of the Mount Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association spoke to John Campbell. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0815-mount_maunganui_locals_hit_out_at_council_over_failings-128.mp3) ## [5R Solutions CEO Chris Grant talks glass recycling](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048395/5r-solutions-ceo-chris-grant-talks-glass-recycling) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ 5R Solutions specialises in window glass recovery and recycling. Its CEO Chris Grant joins us now for our weekly chief executive slot. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0807-5r_solutions_ceo_chris_grant_talks_glass_recycling-128.mp3) ## [Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943155) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ President Donald Trump was on the White House lawn to inspect some of his pet projects. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943155.mp3?modified=1787169503&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## ['Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943140) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the latest Federal Reserve Minutes from July. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943140.mp3?modified=1787167119&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T97PwSus2f1i) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## Decoding America: Why Maga vaccine scepticism might be catching _2026-08-19 · Full Story_ In this episode of Guardian Australia’s US politics podcast, co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy look at what the reported food shortages and mental health crisis on the USS Lincoln say about whether the US military is stretched too thin as the war on Iran drags on. They also look at Donald Trump’s vaccine executive order and why experts are fearful it could spread vaccine hesitancy to… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2026/08/19-24024-da_ep16_usslincoln_20260819_ds.mp3) ## [Hichilema's second term: What's next for Zambia?](https://www.dw.com/en/hichilema-s-second-term-what-s-next-for-zambia/audio-78431243?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss) _2026-08-19 · DW AfricaLink_ Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as Zambia's president after an election marked by tensions and arrests. Can he tackle economic challenges and restore public confidence? [Listen](https://radiodownloaddw-a.akamaihd.net/Events/podcasts/en/8027_podcast_africalink/36129716_2-podcast-8027-78431243.mp3) ## The Line Ups | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 4 | Fantasy Premier League _2026-08-19 · Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast_ Suj and James take a closer look at what to expect from the Gameweek 1 starting selections, with James detailing the 220 players he expects to start at the weekend, those who he is 95%+ confident in and the players that could become a problem even though they might be expected to start this weekend. Some teams look easy to read, others less so, which signings will start, which regulars may miss… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG1673839031.mp3) ## [El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-19 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The global chaos agent known as El Niño is back, and this year it’s already on track to be, by far, the strongest and most severe on record, wreaking havoc on weather across the world. Today, Chico Harlan, the global climate reporter for The New York Times, goes over El Niño’s history, its inner workings and its increasingly destructive fallout. Guest: Chico Harlan , the global climate… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/9da6c05d-e10a-48b0-8a01-8efbb409a2f9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=9da6c05d-e10a-48b0-8a01-8efbb409a2f9&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942851) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump says the U.S. and Canada have struck a deal. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8942851.mp3?modified=1787129742&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942852) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports on Tuesday's primary results in Florida. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8942852.mp3?modified=1787129750&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## Erin Patterson's appeal case update _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ An Australian court has heard the first day of Erin Patterson's appeal. This comes after she was sentenced to life in prison last year for murdering three relatives and trying to kill another With an update from what happened in court was is Melina Sarris, Senior News Reporter with 7 news Melbourne. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_mushroom1__2399c2f0_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415743&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## The latest on the landmark trial against Meta _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ Yesterday saw landmark trial against Meta opened in federal court in Oakland, California. Kentucky's attorney general has called the largest consumer protection lawsuit in American history Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly bought us the latest on the trial. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_meta__06a511c6_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415838&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## EU Commission proposes new directive to curb tobacco use _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive to implement fresh rules and curb tobacco use. For more on this Anton spoke to Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP and a Member of the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee . [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_billy__db09f14f_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415750&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Looking out for signs of EP ticket scams _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ Electric Picnic is just around the corner, with many music lovers still scrambling to find a resale ticket for the sold out event. Today Bank of Ireland are warning people to look out for the signs of a scam, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated. With advice for people was Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud with Bank of Ireland. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_drugs_bbf3d3a4_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415738&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9UCYvGIogZaR) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## TikTok asked to show how it moderates dangerous content _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ TikTok has said it is “closely monitoring content related to” Sunday’s M9, and would remove any videos and accounts that broke its rules. It comes after Coimisiún na Meán contacted the platform to determine how it is responding to footage of joyriding and dangerous driving on its platform. Speaking to Anton was Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and a member of the Oireachtas Media Committee and… [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_joana_e6b52a9e_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415735&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Why do we mispronounce words? _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ ‘Expresso’, ‘The Specific Ocean’, ‘Akai bowel’, these are just some of the mispronunciations that drive people mad. But why do people so often mispronounce words? and how can it impact you socially? Anton asked Dr Kirsty King, Forensic Linguist, Lecturer in Communication at UCL and Author of The Language of Lies. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_words_67ba4e8f_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415730&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Did You See? _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_did__f800a2ea_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415727&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Children playing outdoors no more than 25 minutes a week _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ Children are spending less than 25 minutes a week playing in the street. Only when they are nearly 11 before they are allowed to play outdoors without supervision, according to a new report from the University of Exeter. Discussing these findings with Anton was Paul McCrorie, Deputy Director of the Outdoor Play Research Centre at the University of Exeter. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_play_1ee14904_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415724&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Pushback on the short term rental register _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ The new short-term rental register is due to be introduced this December. The Irish Self-Catering Federation has said that the Government must introduce a new National Planning Statement for short-term rentals to allow self-catering businesses to develop across Ireland. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Noelle Casey, Vice-chair of the Self-Catering Federation and owner of Knockcarrig House… [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_renting_63356582_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415714&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Ukrainian Defence Minister has called for a Presidential election _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ The sacked former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhaile Fedorov has called for a Presidential election. He is saying that democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia. Ukraine correspondent for France24 Emanuelle Chaze brought us the latest. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_ukrained_38f1c09f_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415710&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## [British PM talks up commitment to Ukraine](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048321/british-pm-talks-up-commitment-to-ukraine) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Prime Minister Andy Burnham talking up his country's commitment to Ukraine, as well as a salmonella outbreak in the UK, believed to be linked to imported eggs. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1744-british_pm_talks_up_commitment_to_ukraine-128.mp3) ## [Evening business for 19 August 2026](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048320/evening-business-for-19-august-2026) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ News from the business sector, including a market report. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-ckpt-20260819-1737-evening_business_for_19_august_2026-128.mp3) ## [Sideline abuse at youth rugby games still an issue](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048318/sideline-abuse-at-youth-rugby-games-still-an-issue) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Months after the Waikato Rugby Union took a strong stance on sideline abuse at youth rugby games - not much has changed. Union boss Amy Marfell spoke out in May, ahead of the season kicking off, saying the region would have a zero tolerance for abuse. This weekend Waikato will celebrate their youth players but there is still a concern that adults' behaviour could turn children away from the game.… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1733-sideline_abuse_at_youth_rugby_games_still_an_issue-128.mp3) ## [Teens injecting themselves with black market weight loss drugs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048317/teens-injecting-themselves-with-black-market-weight-loss-drugs) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Teenagers are among the growing group of people injecting themselves with black market drugs under the promise of health benefits ranging from weight loss to skin care. In May, Medsafe issued a safety alert about the rise in illegal peptides being imported, sold and used without being tested for safety, quality or efficacy. But health advocates say there's been a massive increase in people using… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1729-safety_alert_about_rise_in_illegal_peptides_being_ignored-128.mp3) ## [El Nino temperatures may bring wildfires to Chch this summer](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048316/el-nino-temperatures-may-bring-wildfires-to-chch-this-summer) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Emergency management in Christchurch is preparing for wildfires, 'spiky' temperatures and weather whiplash when El Nino peaks this summer. It usually means wetter conditions in the south-west of the South Island - and drier, windier conditions for other parts of the country, especially the east coast. Wildfires are a particular concern with emergency teams meeting today to discuss preparation.… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1724-el_nino_temperatures_may_bring_wildfires_to_chch_this_summer-128.mp3) ## [Landslide risk at Mount Maunganui was found decades before fatal accident](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048313/landslide-risk-at-mount-maunganui-was-found-decades-before-fatal-accident) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ This was not a hazard that was unknown hidden or beyond the reach of foresite as for more than two decades one geo tech consultant after another indentified the land side hazard at the camp ground. Those conclusions from the author of a report into the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide. Retired High Court judge, Paul Davison K-C has found the tragedy was preventable. Chief executive of Tauranga City… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1708-report_into_fatal_landslide_details_previous_warnings-128.mp3) ## [Bakeries going head to head in charity pie competition](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048310/bakeries-going-head-to-head-in-charity-pie-competition) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Bakeries and pie shops across New Zealand and Australia are going head to head in a month-long pie competition for charity. A dollar for every pie sold in the Meanest Pie Challenge in September will go to the Cancer Society. Anya Fielding reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1654-bakeries_going_head_to_head_in_charity_pie_competition-128.mp3) ## [Emergency Management Minister reacts to Mount landslide report](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048305/emergency-management-minister-reacts-to-mount-landslide-report) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ A report into the fatal landslide at Mount Maunganui in January says information identifying a risk to life was received, filed, discussed, forwarded and then left. The alarm has been sounded as long ago as 1999. Political reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Lisa Owen about Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell's reaction to the findings. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1648-report_into_fatal_landslide_received_discussed_then_left-128.mp3) ## [Methven locals pushed off of property ladder by Airbnbs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048304/methven-locals-pushed-off-of-property-ladder-by-airbnbs) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Some Methven locals are missing out on purchasing homes because out-of-towners are snapping them up to rent out as Airbnbs. Average property values rose by almost 70 percent from 2018 to 2024 and the latest census figures show more than 13 percent of homes are unoccupied. Timothy Brown reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1644-methven_locals_pushed_off_of_property_ladder_by_airbnbs-128.mp3) ## [Former Silver Ferns captain moving to Australian league](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048302/former-silver-ferns-captain-moving-to-australian-league) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ New Zealand has lost former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio to the Australian netball league for 2027. The move comes as the fate of the domestic competition remains uncertain - with a possibility of more players following suit and looking abroad. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1631-nz_loses_former_silver_ferns_captain_to_australia-128.mp3) ## [Mohammed: prophet, trader . . . and capitalist?](https://shows.acast.com/behindthemoney/episodes/mohammed-prophet-trader-and-capitalist) _2026-08-19 · The Story of Money_ Did you know that the Prophet Mohammed was a caravan trader? He helped arrange convoys of thousands of camels carrying valuable goods across the Arabian desert. And he put his commercial nous to good use. Not only did he found one of the world’s great religions, but also a model of free-market capitalism that Friedrich Hayek would have approved of. 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