The VENT: The boys let rip today!

16 Aug, 2015 09:50 PM

This week on the VENT: Did Wallabies coach Chieka cock up?, Who's in the World Cup 31? Why the hell won't anyone own up to no TV coverage of the Black Caps?, and have the Ferns actually improved?; also should Richie McCaw be on the flag!

Inside Christchurch’s long-awaited new $500m indoor sports facility

Inside Christchurch’s long-awaited new $500m indoor sports facility

Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility – Parakiore is due to open later this year

It was just a stopover – 18 months later, they call it home

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It was just a stopover – 18 months later, they call it home

They drove past it. He said no. Then they stepped inside.

Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank Governor over a funding disagreement

Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank Governor over a funding disagreement

Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny explains Orr wanted $1 billion plus for the next five years, which his board deemed excessive.

Thunberg deported from Israel and soldier found guilty of sex crime | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Thunberg deported from Israel and soldier found guilty of sex crime | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Greta Thunberg vows to continue trying to bring aid to Gaza, while in NZ Corporal Manu Smith is found guilty of covertly filming women during sex. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Auckland's first electric ferry is on the water

Auckland's first electric ferry is on the water

The vessel, made locally, will carry up to 200 passengers and take 10 minutes for a top-up charge. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Live: Police update missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls.

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NZ Herald Live: Police update missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls.

Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge is providing an update to the media on the ongoing search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls.

Former student kills nine in deadly shooting at school in Graz, Austria

Former student kills nine in deadly shooting at school in Graz, Austria

A 21-year-old armed attacker killed at least nine people at a school in Graz on Tuesday. Video / Video Elephant

Mark Sainsbury joins Ryan Bridge to talk Men’s Health Week

Mark Sainsbury joins Ryan Bridge to talk Men’s Health Week

Men’s health in spotlight as statistics show 1 in 4 Kiwi men won’t live until retirement age. Video / Herald NOW

Fieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?

Fieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?

Fieldays spokesperson Taryn Storey joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to take the pulse of the rural sector as the iconic agricultural event kicks off. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Do NZ’s covert recording rules need to be updated?

Herald NOW: Do NZ’s covert recording rules need to be updated?

The Front Page host Chelsea Daniels talks with Ryan Bridge about our covert recording laws. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW canvasses sick day etiquette

Herald NOW canvasses sick day etiquette

Herald NOW canvasses sick day etiquette. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 11 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Sports Update: June 11 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Daily News Update: June 11 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Media Insider: Comedy and business - Leigh Hart's unique career

Media Insider: Comedy and business - Leigh Hart's unique career

Leigh Hart shares insights into his unique sense of humour, creative process, new projects and future plans.

Herald NOW: Conservationists criticize NZ trawling practices after six-tonne coral catch

Herald NOW: Conservationists criticize NZ trawling practices after six-tonne coral catch

CEO of WWF NZ speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW after the coral was accidentally caught off Christchurch last year. Video / Herald NOW

Significance of Trump sending marines into Los Angeles explained

Significance of Trump sending marines into Los Angeles explained

International relations expert speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as marines move into LA and Trump’s spat with California Governor deepens. Video / Herald NOW

Will the Christchurch city council pour cold water on the city’s night life?

Will the Christchurch city council pour cold water on the city’s night life?

Claire Sherwood explains how the fate of Christchurch’s night life is at stake as councillors weigh up alcohol rules.

Herald NOW panellists Dave Letele and Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the day

Herald NOW panellists Dave Letele and Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the day

Sick days, power bills and fishing practices: Herald NOW’s panel discusses the day’s news.

Investment: how do you start investing if you’ve got money to spare

Investment: how do you start investing if you’ve got money to spare

Herald NOW talks personal finance and investment strategies with Forsyth Barr’s Brad Gordon.

Jenni Mortimer talks entertainment on Herald NOW

Jenni Mortimer talks entertainment on Herald NOW

Jenni Mortimer talks Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni and a Kiwi farmer’s success on an Aussie TV show.

700 marines arrive in Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests

700 marines arrive in Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests

Channel Nine US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley gives Ryan Bridge an update on the situation in LA as marines move in.

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Bolt launches in Auckland, challenging Uber

Bolt launches in Auckland, challenging Uber

European ride-hailing firm says it will be cheaper than the opposition, with no surge pricing - at least at first. Video / Dean purcell

'David Attenborough would be mortified': 6 tonnes of coral caught by trawler off Christchurch

'David Attenborough would be mortified': 6 tonnes of coral caught by trawler off Christchurch

Fisheries New Zealand says incidents involving this amount of coral are "very rare". Video / Cameron Pitney

Kea Kids News: Get up close with stranded albatross

Kea Kids News: Get up close with stranded albatross

Reporter Rufus has landed at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Wellington Zoo’s vet facility that’s getting storm-blown albatrosses back in shipshape to return to their ocean home.

Eight-vehicle crash blocks Auckland motorway

Eight-vehicle crash blocks Auckland motorway

A multi-vehicle crash has partially closed a section of Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Trump orders active-duty Marines into LA amid immigration arrest protests

Trump orders active-duty Marines into LA amid immigration arrest protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called Trump's move to send active-duty Marines to confront protesters "deranged" and "un-American". Video / AFP

Alone: Australia Season 3 Trailer

Alone: Australia Season 3 Trailer

Contestants take on the cruel Tasmanian wilderness alone for a shot at a $250,000 cash prize. Video / SBS On Demand

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 10th June

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 10th June

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 10th June

Latest from LA as protestors against Trump's immigration raids continue to clash with authorities

Latest from LA as protestors against Trump's immigration raids continue to clash with authorities

Dramatic scenes as protests over Donald Trump's immigration policy continue in Los Angeles Video \ AFP

Herald NOW: New survey reveals Kiwis want harsher penalties for drink drivers

Herald NOW: New survey reveals Kiwis want harsher penalties for drink drivers

The Front Page Podcast Host, Chelsea Daniels talks to Ryan about how a new survey reveals Kiwis want harsher penalties for drink drivers - and the alcohol industry agrees.

Herald NOW: KiwiSaver Hardship withdrawals surge to new highs

Herald NOW: KiwiSaver Hardship withdrawals surge to new highs

WATCH: Kiwisaver withdrawals soar as New Zealanders contend with the cost of living. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: World’s busiest airport is closing

Herald NOW: World’s busiest airport is closing

Trip Notes podcast host Lorna Riley talks to Ryan Bridge about the plans for Dubai’s airport.

Herald NOW: Outlook for ski season in both North and South Island

Herald NOW: Outlook for ski season in both North and South Island

Skifields in North and South Islands prepare for a bumper Winter

Herald NOW: Property prices drop 9% in Auckland region

Herald NOW: Property prices drop 9% in Auckland region

Ryan Bridge crunches new property data with Cotality as Auckland prices fall by 9%. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: June 10 2025

Herald NOW: Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: June 10 2025

How Generative AI is being used by Kiwis. Video / Herald NOW

Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem

Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem

Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 10 2025

Herald NOW: Business with 2degrees: June 10 2025

BusinessDesk’s Garth Bray explains a new Auckland council building consent trial

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