Premier League BackPass: Ep24

15 Apr, 2014 11:29 PM

Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…

Power Games

Power Games

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Why Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMP

New Zealand|politics

Why Hipkins believes smaller parties shouldn't 'call the shots' under MMP

Today on The Front Page, Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss the cost of living, vibes in parliament, and whether he’ll ever be able to shake Covid.

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Smoked eel from creek to table on Great Barrier Island

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MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th-31st July

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PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk

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Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra

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Premium

NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost Visa

NZ First leader Winston Peters on the Government's new Parent Boost Visa

He stressed the need for the migrants to pay their own costs and not rely on the taxpayer. Video / Mark Mitchell

Premium

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Whangārei carparking proposal

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Supermarkets, Facebook Marketplace and Passport changes

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Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson on the political panel

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National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on Herald NOW's political panel. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: July 25, 2025

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Steven Alker takes the lead and Black Caps beat Zimbabwe | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 25, 2025

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Markets with Madison: Drone Tech

Business|markets with madison

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Passport redesign and Hulk Hogan dead at 71 | NZ Herald News Update: July 25, 2025

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Drug dealers openly advertise the sale of class A drugs on Facebook Marketplace

Drug dealers openly advertise the sale of class A drugs on Facebook Marketplace

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