In the Loop

On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree break down the shocking news that Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. The news comes as the country extends the red light restrictions, and the World Health Organisation warns of a new variant of Omicron.

In other news, another tertiary institution is facing push-back from students for letting a contentious student return to study, while the power in the housing market is shifting to buyers. And for Trending, a Grammy for Louis CK has cast a shadow over the awards shows. 

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On this week's episode, Cheree and Katie dissect revelations that Facebook paid a PR firm to spread negative stories about TikTok in a surprising social media battle. It's been a week loaded with tension, as Team New Zealand finally confirmed they are taking the America's Cup away from Auckland - sparking backlash around New Zealand - while the top Trending moment is of course Will Smith's shocking assault of Chris Rock at the Oscars. 

In lighter news, Wellington has a reason to celebrate as the long-awaited Transmission Gully opens, while daylight saving this weekend has renewed the debate on whether we really need to change our clocks twice a year. 

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Zac Guildford's name has become as synonymous with scandal as it has with his World Cup winning run with the All Blacks. His most recent conviction saw him found guilty of defrauding a friend and his own grandfather.

In the wake of his conviction, Katie went to meet Guildford to discuss his story and why a recent diagnosis has helped him change. 

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On this week's episode, Katie is joined by new co-host Cheree Kinnear, who gets stuck in recounting her wild week dealing with the country's violent weather. The two also discuss the major changes to the country's Covid-19 response, and if dropping vaccine passes is the right move to make people feel safe.

Also, the University of Auckland faces backlash after shocking revelations about a sexual assault. And it just became a little easier for Kiwis to fly to New York - though are we ready for international travel post-Covid?

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a condition that affects roughly one in 10 women, and those with a uterus, in Aotearoa. For this month's Deep Dive, Katie talks with Sophie Sager, a writer who has been open about her struggles to get a diagnosis for endometriosis and wants to draw more attention to the condition and the difficulties to get it taken seriously. 

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Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. If you need to talk to anyone about the content raised in this episode, you can at the following resources:
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234 (available 24/7)

You can find more information about endometriosis at https://nzendo.org.nz/

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On this week's episode, Katie and Rosie discuss New Zealand's new legislation allowing the country to sanction Russia as their invasion of Ukraine continues; Australia's Prime Minister is under fire once again for his response to a natural disaster; and as New Zealand politicians argue over the cost of living, a new report reveals the true cost of the country's supermarket duopoly. 

In Looping You In, Rosie and Katie look at International Women's Day, including the social media backlash a number of companies faced, and talk with several high-profile New Zealand women about sexism, progress for women and if this day still has a purpose. Plus, some big news about the pod's future! 

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In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie dive into a heavy week of news, starting with the shocking events in Wellington on Wednesday as Police finally brought the anti-mandate protest to an end - though protesters refused to go quietly. Then, New Zealand has connections with a horrifying, global case of child abuse, and a new report from the IPCC has more dire warnings for the planet.

Then, for Looping You In, they explore what's happening in Ukraine as Russia continues with their invasion of the European country. Newshub correspondent Lisette Reymer details the refugee crisis she has witnessed in Poland, before one New Zealand-based Ukrainian pleads for our government to do more - Rosie and Katie explain why that's difficult. 

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For more on the IPCC report, click here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/nz-slow-on-climate-adaptation-as-un-issues-dire-warning/IJYFNB5YV56EMCWGONEY2BGZ5M/ 

 

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In this month's In The Loop special Deep Dive episode, Katie and Rosie speak to two brave women about their very different experiences with eating disorders and speak to Eating Disorders New Zealand about how widespread the issue is.

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In this week's episode, Katie and Rosie bring you the latest on the protest at Parliament as it enters its third - and most violent - week. 1 News reporter Kristin Hall details her experiences reporting from the front lines, including the scenes she's witnessed and the abuse being levelled at reporters. Economist Brad Olsen joins to detail the Reserve Bank's monetary policy announcement on Wednesday and what that means for people looking to get on the housing ladder - and those who are already on.

And Katie details the early information from Ukraine as Russia launches their long-awaited invasion during the podcast's recording. On Looping You In, Rosie and Katie explain the Justice for Hoda campaign that has seen an attack on a Muslim schoolgirl in Dunedin go viral.

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In this week's episode, Rosie and Katie are talking about the ongoing protest in Wellington, Prince Andrew's shock move to settle with a sexual assault accuser, and plans to register property managers. And Kim and Kanye are making news again, but is their a darker side to their latest social media drama?

For Looping You In, the two take us to Ukraine to break down the background to the brewing conflict between small European country and Russia. Kyiv-based Kiwi journalist Tom Mutch explains what the mood is like on the ground in Ukraine, while TVNZ US correspondent Anna Burns-Francis explains what role the US has in this conflict and why New Zealanders need to pay attention.

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To read more from Tom about life in Kyiv, click here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ukraine-crisis-new-zealand-journalist-on-front-line-says-russian-invasion-chances-5050-would-be-very-bloody/K7RFP3MQTMQEKEUHTUK7BFBEKQ/

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