# correspondent (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 20 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover correspondent. Page: Feed: --- ## David Pocock on the ‘real betrayal’ of Labor’s deal on gambling reforms _2026-08-22 · Full Story_ This week, the Albanese government passed major reforms to online gambling advertising and deep cuts to rein in NDIS spending – all with the Coalition’s support. David Pocock has long been a vocal critic of the government’s approach to both of these issues, saying Labor and the opposition have failed to stand up to vested interests on gambling reforms. And while he agrees NDIS cuts are needed, he… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2026/08/21-37261-FS_Pocock_Aug_AC_008.mp3) ## [US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944243) _2026-08-22 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Canada says it will retaliate after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944243.mp3?modified=1787418188&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 10 people, a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944202) _2026-08-22 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on the rising death toll in the recent Russian and Ukrainian missile attacks, a day after a shopping mall drone strike in Ukraine. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944202.mp3?modified=1787410156&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Mexico resumes livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm risk](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944200) _2026-08-22 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the end of a yearlong U.S. ban on cattle from northern Mexico. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944200.mp3?modified=1787409910&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Wall Street week ahead: Reports on consumer confidence and inflation on tap](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944191) _2026-08-22 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Here's a look at the week ahead on Wall Street. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944191.mp3?modified=1787405417&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada says it will retaliate](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944187) _2026-08-22 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ The United States is imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944187.mp3?modified=1787403175&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944108) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Pentagon has fired the Stars and Stripes' top editor, publisher and a reporter. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944108.mp3?modified=1787354611&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944102) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Trump threatens a lawsuit over a report on National Guard deployments. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944102.mp3?modified=1787354167&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944096) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports JD Vance campaigns for his party in Ohio. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944096.mp3?modified=1787352181&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Charter boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast's largest catch](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944094) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Longtime Massachusetts charter fishing boat captainDamon Sacco had never seen anything like the fish he and fellow fishermen fought for three hours in the deep waters off Massachusetts Wednesday. Sacco and client Walter Chapman, landed what they believe is the largest Atlantic blue marlin ever caught off the U.S. East Coast. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944094.mp3?modified=1787351837&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/u2ysRM4V1xa1) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944088) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new plan by the Trump administration to bring down beef prices. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944088.mp3?modified=1787350809&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944074) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944074.mp3?modified=1787347812&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944063) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on Fat Marmot Week. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944063.mp3?modified=1787346510&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Lindsay Clancy’s defense rests at trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her kids](https://audioboom.com/posts/8944031) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Lindsay Clancy's defense team has rested their case in her murder trial. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8944031.mp3?modified=1787342945&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Reigning NFL rushing champion James Cook is suddenly underpaid but focused on helping the Bills win](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943967) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Buffalo Bills running back James Cook joins week 3 of On Football with Rob Maaddi, and talks about being suddenly underpaid but focused on helping the Bills win. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943967.mp3?modified=1787334726&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943941) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a hefty judgement against Infowars founder Alex Jones has been reduced. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943941.mp3?modified=1787332499&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska near radar site](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943935) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a deadly plane crash in Alaska. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943935.mp3?modified=1787331506&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943894) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ A California lawmaker has secured victory in a special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress. The AP’S Marcela Sanchez reports she will be the first Afghan American to serve in Congress. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943894.mp3?modified=1787328824&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [US stocks rise as the bond market steadies a bit](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943895) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ U.S. stocks are rising in early trading and trimming their losses from what’s been a shaky week. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943895.mp3?modified=1787328835&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [2 organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943889) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ A conviction in a Hong Kong court in connection with a decades old vigil. AP correspondent Rafael Wober reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943889.mp3?modified=1787327973&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hU9xv9Zvb2mq) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## Back to Back Barries: Political stitch-up or compromise? A tale of two political deals _2026-08-21 · Full Story_ Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the two deals made this week between the Coalition and Labor on gambling advertising and the NDIS. They also look ahead to the upcoming byelection in the Western Australian electorate of Secret Harbour, which sits within Andrew Hastie’s electorate. Could One Nation again emerge victorious? If so, what threat would that pose to the federal Liberal MP’s… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2026/08/21-24523-fa_barries_politicalunity_20260821_ds_1555.mp3) ## [Here's the latest in sports...](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943774) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Here's the latest in sports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943774.mp3?modified=1787306262&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943772) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports tens of thousands of people in Indiana remain without power more than a week after storms knocked it out. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943772.mp3?modified=1787305470&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943770) _2026-08-21 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports we're learning more about the Justice Department probes into law enforcement officials who have investigated Donald Trump. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943770.mp3?modified=1787305071&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## Revisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It _2026-08-21 · Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta_ Chronic disease, anxiety, ADHD, and even the shape of a person's face could be consequences of dysfunctional breathing. And most of us, it turns out, are doing it wrong – but it’s never too late to fix it. Sanjay sits down with journalist James Nestor to discuss the fifth anniversary edition of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, and how simple changes to the way we breathe can start improving… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/2nzGkisFXQswLYT5s325/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY8122999261.mp3) ## [The Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to the UK](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048687/the-duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-return-to-the-uk) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK reigniting debate over their security arrangements. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1747-the_duke_and_duchess_of_sussex_return_to_the_uk-128.mp3) ## [Evening business for 21 August 2026](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048685/evening-business-for-21-august-2026) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ News from the business sector, including a market report. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-ckpt-20260821-1739-evening_business_for_21_august_2026-128.mp3) ## [Dave Rennie looks to draw first blood in South Africa](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048686/dave-rennie-looks-to-draw-first-blood-in-south-africa) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ We're about a day and a half away from the first test between the All Blacks and Springboks in Johannesburg and All Blacks coach Dave Rennie believes his side can give themselves an early advantage in the four test series by "drawing first blood". Rugby reporter Joe Porter joins us from Johannesburg. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1734-dave_rennie_looks_to_draw_first_blood_in_south_africa-128.mp3) ## [Conservationist turns surrogate dad to two baby emus](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048684/conservationist-turns-surrogate-dad-to-two-baby-emus) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ An east coast conservationist has turned surrogate dad to two baby emus that escaped a feral cat attack on their nest. Ruatoria man Graeme Atkins rescued the survivors after earlier stumbling across the nest and scaring away the real bird dad. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1731-conservationist_turns_surrogate_dad_to_two_baby_emus-128.mp3) ## [Ranfurly Shield returns to Northland after nearly 50 years](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048636/ranfurly-shield-returns-to-northland-after-nearly-50-years) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Provincial rugby's crown jewel has returned after nearly 50 years. Te Tai Tokerau's Taniwha team blew away Canterbury last night at Te Kaha stadium to be the latest Ranfurly Shield holders. Teuila Fuatai was at Whangarei airport for the team's arrival. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1725-te_tai_tokeraus_taniwha_win_ranfurly_shield-128.mp3) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0V7ZYME2ZLq2) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Tauranga councillors had report outlining landslide risk](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048634/tauranga-councillors-had-report-outlining-landslide-risk) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Tauranga councillors had a detailed report showing there was a high risk people could die if their local campground got hit by a landslide but no one read the report. The council says that despite the report being in an August 2025 council agenda, it was not read and the meeting never happened. Five months after the meeting was cancelled six people were killed in a landslide. Waikato/Bay of Plenty… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1717-tauranga_councillors_had_report_outlining_landslide_risk-128.mp3) ## [Should people be masking up as flu outbreaks surge?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048635/should-people-be-masking-up-as-flu-outbreaks-surge) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Auckland's had its worst week for flu related hospitalisations in a decade; 177 people admitted across four of the city's hospitals. Health New Zealand says 188 elective surgery were cancelled to free up resources, following a surge in respiratory cases. University of Otago Professor of Public Health Dr Michael Baker, believes more could have been done sooner - including stronger advice about… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1708-do_we_need_to_mask_up-128.mp3) ## [Twin brothers to go head-to-head on the rugby field](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048632/twin-brothers-to-go-head-to-head-on-the-rugby-field) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Twin brothers Tom and Reuben Allen will go head-to-head when the Hawke's Bay Magpies take on the Manawatu Turbos tonight. It's the first time the 22 year old twins have played against each other. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook caught up with them ahead of their big game. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1656-twin_brothers_to_go_head-to-head_on_the_rugby_field-128.mp3) ## [NZ hydrofoil company expanding into US market](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048633/nz-hydrofoil-company-expanding-into-us-market) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ A New Zealand company making fully electric hydrofoil passenger boats is looking to expand into the US market, after raising $30 million from investors. Vessev's first customer in America is Fly Tahoe, a sustainable water transport operator. Company co-founder and CEO, Eric Laakmann spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1651-nz_hydrofoil_company_expanding_into_us_market-128.mp3) ## [US vows to impose toughest economic sanctions in history](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048631/us-vows-to-impose-toughest-economic-sanctions-in-history) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the US treasury secretary vowing to impose "the toughest economic sanctions in history" on Iran, while Iran accuses the US of "economic terrorism". [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1646-us_vows_to_impose_toughest_economic_sanctions_in_history-128.mp3) ## [Auckland FC head to Saudi Arabia for Intercontinental Cup](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048629/auckland-fc-head-to-saudi-arabia-for-intercontinental-cup) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Auckland FC are on their way to Saudi Arabia for the Intercontinental Cup with reassurances from FIFA that it is safe to do so. Next week's clash in Jeddah against Asian champions Al-Alhi will boost the coffers to the tune of close to $2 million even if the Aucklanders lose. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1631-auckland_fc_head_to_saudi_arabia-128.mp3) ## [Tauranga woman fined $100 for three second passenger drop off](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048630/tauranga-woman-fined-dollar100-for-three-second-passenger-drop-off) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ A Tauranga woman is describing a $100 ticket for double parking during a passenger drop off as 'the most expensive three seconds' of her life. The drop off was was in Durham Street in July. Leticia Emery was behind the wheel and believes the ticket is an example of over the top revenue gathering by the council. Leticia Emery spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1625-tauranga_woman_on_hundred_dollar_ticket-128.mp3) ## [Healthline calls in reinforcements for flu surge](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048628/healthline-calls-in-reinforcements-for-flu-surge) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Healthline has called in reinforcements to cope with a deluge of calls following a surge in flu like illnesses. The boss of Health New Zealand says the entire system is under pressure from the biggest flu outbreak in years. Flu related hospitalisations are at a 10 year high in Auckland. Wakarongorau Aotearoa operates Healthline, Chief Operating Officer Brian O'connell spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1606-healthline_calls_in_reinforcements_for_flu_surge-128.mp3) ## Alan Jones on Trial: Alleged victim tells court he was ‘groomed for 10 years’ | Week 3 _2026-08-21 · Full Story_ In the third week of the trial of former talkback radio star Alan Jones, a complainant took to the witness box to recount his time working at 2GB. Complainant C detailed allegations of indecent assault, a power dynamic, and why he felt he had to ‘cop it’. The defence has argued Jones never indecently assaulted the complainant. Nour Haydar is joined by media correspondent Amanda Meade to unpack the… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2026/08/21-10247-AJOT_Ep3_CUTS.mp3) ## [The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943677) _2026-08-20 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the latest Pentagon data on troops injured during operations against Iran. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943677.mp3?modified=1787267885&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943622) _2026-08-20 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943622.mp3?modified=1787263645&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Morning Report Essentials Friday 21 August](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048578/morning-report-essentials-friday-21-august) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Potaka responds to claims policy boosted homelessness; Health and safety specialist reponds to Mauao review; Waimakariri mayor says fast track challenges still remain; Are pharmacies seeing late winter uptake in flu jabs; Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-1000-morning_report_essentials_friday_21_august-128.mp3) ## [Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943617) _2026-08-20 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on heft fines for two teams after a brawl at a joint practice. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943617.mp3?modified=1787262547&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [The bond market swings back to worries and knocks US stocks lower](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943603) _2026-08-20 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Damian Troise reports that the worries in the bond market knocks US stocks lower. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943603.mp3?modified=1787260012&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Latest news from Australia](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048567/latest-news-from-australia) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0854-latest_news_from_australia-128.mp3) ## [As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways your employer is watching](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943594) _2026-08-20 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that your employer might be keeping tabs on you more than you realize. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943594.mp3?modified=1787259007&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Brew fans turn out for this weekend's Beervana festival](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048566/brew-fans-turn-out-for-this-weekend-s-beervana-festival) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Wellington on a plate becomes Wellington in a glass today as Beervana returns to Wellington. 65 breweries will be vying for the attention of attendees with creations such as a beer-infused soft serve ice cream. 14 non alcoholic beers will also be on show. Beervana director Ryan McArthur spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0845-brew_fans_turn_out_for_this_weekends_beervana_festival-128.mp3) ## [Move to plug-in solar could be deadly, engineers say](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048565/move-to-plug-in-solar-could-be-deadly-engineers-say) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Engineers have warned the government people will be at greater risk of electrocution if it pushes ahead with a rule change. Solar power installers agree, saying the change would set up a potentially 'deadly' situation for households. Phil Pennington reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0841-move_to_plug-in_solar_could_be_deadly_engineers_say-128.mp3) ## [Market update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048564/market-update) _2026-08-20 · 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-20260821-0835-market_update-128.mp3) ## [Consumers tire of power companies' billions as bills rise](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048563/consumers-tire-of-power-companies-billions-as-bills-rise) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Power companies have been reporting billion-dollar earnings in the most recent financial year, and one electricity retailer says their customers aren't likely to be impressed. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0827-consumers_tire_of_power_companies_billions_as_bills_rise-128.mp3)