Best Rob Pine Podcasts (2025)

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Bic Runga: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her new album 'Red Sunset' and upcoming tour 10:36

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One of the country’s most famous singer-songwriters is back with an entirely new album. It’s a new chapter for Bic Runga, who’s sixth studio album, ‘Red Sunset’, is releasing in February next year, with a tour following in March. It’s her first album in 15 years to feature all-original material. “It’s a bit of a reinvention,” Runga told Mike Hoskin…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025 1:28:40

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of November, Kiwibank’s CEO and the Reserve Bank Governor unpack the Official Cash Rate cut to 2.25%. A class action lawsuit is being filed against Transpower and Omexom over the massive power failure following the pylon disaster – are Northland businesses interested? Kiwi singer Bic…

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Jo McKenna: Italy correspondent on the passing of a new femicide law 4:31

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The intentional killing of women and girls is now its own crime in Italy. Lawmakers unanimously backed a bill making femicide a specific crime punishable by life imprisonment. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the measure a tool to "defend the freedom and dignity of every woman". Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking it looks very muc…

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Christian Hawkesby: Acting Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR being cut to 2.25% 6:33

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The Reserve Bank Governor is leaving the job tomorrow with no major regrets about the pace of OCR cuts. The cash rate's dropped 25 basis points to 2.25%. Forward-projections suggest this will be the end of the current cycle of OCR cuts, with inflation expected to ease and the economy expected to recover in the new year. Governor Christian Hawkesby …

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Thomas Scrimgeour: Maxim Institute Researcher on the push for the government to use social impact bonds 3:39

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A public policy think tank is pushing the Government to take advantage of social impact bonds. The model means the Government only pays providers when they achieve results for a particular problem. It had previously been used for the Genesis Youth Trust, which reduced youth reoffending by 30%. Maxim Institute Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour told Mike …

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Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the lawsuit being levied towards Transpower over the widespread power outages 2:14

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A suggestion most Northland businesses are ready to move on rather than seek compensation over widespread power outages. In June last year, an inexperienced worker removed nuts from three of a pylon's legs causing it to fall over cutting power to almost the entire region. The opt-out class action against Transpower and its lines maintenance contrac…

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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the latest cut to the OCR 3:39

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Don't bank on any further cuts to the Official Cash Rate. The Reserve Bank's dropped the cash rate 25 basis points to 2.25%. It expects to see inflation ease and the economy recover. Kiwibank Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking this could very well be the bottom of the current OCR cycle. He says there's lots of talk about green shoots…

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Mike's Minute: Hopefully Christian tells us the page has turned 2:00

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It's the Reserve Bank outing this week. One last hurrah for the year. It has a certain anticlimax about it, doesn't it? It's probably going to be 25 basis points. 25 points is priced in by just about everyone. There is a chance it's zero. Next to no one says 50 basis points. Infometrics last week had the Q3 GDP number at 0.9% and I'm told the Q2 nu…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in negotiations for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine 4:00

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Ukraine and the US are signalling they're nearing a proposal to end the war as Russia maintains its uncompromising position. Ukrainian and US officials have negotiated details of a proposed 28-point peace plan in Switzerland. A US official's told reporters Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal, but there were still some minor details to be sorted out.…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025 1:28:41

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 26th of November, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop explains why they want to scrap regional councils. Estonia has the highest education results in Europe, and now their Education Minister is in New Zealand to check out how our reforms are panning out. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk scrapping regional councils, Michael Wood, and Greg O'Connor 9:57

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Today on Politics Wednesday Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen delve into the proposal to scrap regional councils, replacing them with boards made up of local Mayors. They also cover off Labour's seat selections, with MP Greg O’Connor missing out on the selection for a new seat, and former Labour MP Michael Wood's move to re-enter politics. LISTEN AB…

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Heather Verry: Diabetes New Zealand CEO on the funding of wearable glucose monitors 3:14

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Thousands of cases of amputation and vision loss could be prevented thanks to diabetes monitoring technology. Continuous Glucose Monitors, or CGMs, have been funded for Type 1 diabetes since last October. New data from CGM producer Dexcom finds lifetime use of the devices could prevent up to 70 thousand diabetes-related complications and save the c…

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Kristina Kallas: Estonian Education Minister says they're keeping an eye on how New Zealand's educational reforms pan out 7:03

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European nations are eyeing New Zealand’s education overhaul as a model for their own reforms. Education Minister Erica Stanford's implemented new curriculums, scrapped NCEA, increased learning support funding and put a sharper focus on teaching the basics this year. Estonia’s Education Minister Kristina Kallas is here meeting Stanford, and says he…

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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist ahead of the final OCR announcement of 2025 2:58

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The Reserve Bank's set to slash the Official Cash rate today but the big question is whether today's cut will be the last. The final OCR decision of the year is set down for 2pm. Most economists expect the cash rate to be cut 25 basis points – from 2.5% to 2.25%. Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr told Mike Hosking the main message seems to be th…

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Liz Shackleton: Animal and Plant Health NZ CEO on red tape continuing to tie up agricultural and horticultural product approvals 4:04

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Red tape continues to tie up New Zealand's agriculture and horticultural sectors. Animal and Plant Health NZ's annual survey finds nearly half its members feel regulatory performance has worsened, despite recommendations put forward by the Ministry for Regulation earlier this year. Chief executive Liz Shackleton told Mike Hosking despite reassuranc…

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Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the proposal to scrap regional councils 5:20

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RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says regional councils add layers of confusion, as he looks to scrap them. Consultation's open on the proposal which would see the councils abolished and replaced with boards made up of local Mayors. Boards would be required to put plans in place around re-organising services and infrastructure, which will be checke…

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Mike's Minute: Are banks behaving badly or not? 2:03

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Regular listeners will be aware of my ongoing angst over banks and whether or not they are legit players in our marketplace. The Reserve Bank this week, in one final stab this year, will most likely cut the cash rate, again, which will leave it at 2.25%. The Co-operative Bank last week claimed they are the only ones who have fully passed on the cas…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in Switzerland 4:23

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Counter-proposals to the US-peace plan for Russia's invasion of Ukraine are emerging as European, US, and Ukrainian officials hash out discussions in Switzerland. Russia's backing the 28-point plan that'd include Ukraine ceding territory and ditching efforts to join NATO. European leaders have criticised the plan, which is widely considered favoura…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025 1:28:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of November, the Government is introducing mandatory building warranties, and we have news on the job numbers from Seek. Covid Inquiry Chair Grant Illingworth KC attempts to explain why there’s been multiple high-profile resignations from the Commission, and whether the inquiry is sti…

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Tom Bewley: Kiwi driver on his success in the Porsche GT3 Sprint Challenge Series, unpacks 2025 performance 10:14

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One young Kiwi racer is living his dream. 18-year-old Tom Bewley competed for the first time in the Porsche GT3 Sprint Challenge Series in Australia, finishing third with four season wins and a couple of lap records. As a result, he’s won the Porsche scholarship to take the next step and will compete in the Carrera Cup next year. “It was an up and …

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Mark Vette: Dog Zen founder and animal behaviourist on Kiwis spending $1.8 billion a year on their pets 3:45

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Kiwis are now spending a reported $1.8 billion a year on their pets. Insurance, food, grooming, and daycare make up the bulk of the spending, with luxuries and niche businesses playing a part as well. Dog Zen founder and animal behaviourist Mark Vette told Mike Hosking over time the relationship between pets and their owners has become more like th…

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Grant Illingworth: NZ Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 Chair on the resignations of two high-ranking officials from the Commission 8:12

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The head of Phase Two of New Zealand's Covid Inquiry says turnover is 'perfectly natural' as it loses two of its high-ranking officials. Executive Director Andrew Sweet is stepping down just months before the second phase is due to end in February. His predecessor, Helen Potiki, similarly lasted five months before walking away. Inquiry Chair Grant …

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Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO on the Government requiring mandatory warranties for new home builds and renos 3:24

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Fears the Government's new construction requirements will unintentionally create a monopoly. The Government's announced mandatory warranties for new homes three storeys or less, and all renos worth at least $100,000. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says it's intended to protect homeowners from cowboys. Combined Building Supplies Chief…

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Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on the slight rise in the volume of job ads 3:48

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The job market remains in a tough spot despite modest improvements. The latest Seek NZ Employment Report finds job ad volumes have risen 1% for the fourth consecutive month and 7% year-on-year. The growth is seen across most regions and industries. Country manager Rob Clark says we're heading in the right direction. He told Mike Hosking that hospit…

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Nicola Willis: Social Investment Minister on the funding of organisations to help at-risk youth 3:17

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There’s confidence the Social Investment Fund is assisting organisations that will effectively help at-risk youth. It's allocating $50 million into programmes for children with parents in prison, those who’ve grown up in care, and under-13s suspended from school. Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking they're taking a different …

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Full Show Podcast: 24 November 2025 1:28:11

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 24th of November, National have their first 2026 election policy of increased Kiwi contributions. Is it a bottom line? And what do their coalition partners think of it? Prime Minister Chris Luxon says whether the coup rumours are real and what to do to boost our dollar. Jason Pine and A…

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Mike's Minute: Britain's COVID enquiry highlights Labour's mistakes 2:23

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The overarching view of the British Covid inquiry is that lockdown did not need to happen. Their inquiry is different to our two For a start, the key players turned up. Boris Johnson and co got grilled. Ardern and Hipkins and co never did because they refused. It still seems to me an astonishing act of arrogance that the same people who made such p…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Auckland FC, the All Blacks and the Las Vegas Grand Prix 11:53

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Auckland FC were not at their best as they struggled to a draw against Brisbane Roar. The All Blacks have ended their northern tour on a positive after defeating Wales, but failed to secure their 'grand slam tour'. And both McLaren's we…

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Greg Peters: New Zealand Rugby League CEO discusses addition of Christchurch to RLWC venues 2:12

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Christchurch has been added to the list of cities hosting games for next year's Rugby League World Cup. The city joins Australia and Papua New Guinea as hosts for the event, and although the addition is a surprise for fans, it has been in the works for a while. New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters told Mike Hosking that, 'it's been on the cards…

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Chris Luxon: Prime Minister confident he will lead National at next year's election 10:47

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Chris Luxon says he is confident that he will lead National in next year's general election. A hit in the polls raised questions about his leadership last week, and rumours spread that he would be replaced come next election. The Prime Minister has denied these rumours. He told Mike Hosking that, 'It's quite hard to take this seriously because I've…

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Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager urges consumers to shop local on Black Friday 2:12

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There are calls for shoppers to choose smaller businesses this black Friday, and holiday season. Data from accounting service - Xero - reveals shifting just 10% of consumer spending from big to small retailers, could bring $11billion into independent businesses. That excludes spending like utilities, and transport. Xero Country Manager Bridget Snel…

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Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management, KiwiSaver Head supports Government's Kiwisaver pledge - but wants more details 2:56

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A promise to increase Kiwisaver rates is being described as a fundamentally good move - even if there's more to do. National says it will lift default contributions to six percent by 2032 - matching Australia's 12-percent superannuation rate. Employer contributions would increase by half a percent each year - but not until 2029. Milford Asset Manag…

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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association chief executive discusses calls for NZTA to impound vehicles 3:12

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A push for NZTA to be given the same powers as Police - to impound unsafe trucks. The trucking industry wants tougher rules, after an Auckland operator was jailed for manslaughter last year. Ashik Ali kept his truck on the road despite it being banned, and its failed brakes caused it to roll away and fatally hit a road worker last year. National Ro…

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Mike's Minute: We need to understand debt better 2:00

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There is a growing idea in economic circles in America that young people might never own anything. It's based on the recent news that a new car average price cracked $50,000 for the first time. It was added to by Trump's idea that we have 50-year mortgages. In the US, 30 years is pretty standard, and they have the fixed interest rate that lasts dec…

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Mark the Week: This week could have been so different for the All Blacks 2:09

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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Uber: 3/10 The Supreme Court may have read the law, which means the law needs changing, because what the four drivers wanted and won is not what the gig economy is all about. Ferries: 6/10 Two ships, a big saving, and an improveme…

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Mike's Minute: Richard Chambers is the Police Commissioner we need 2:03

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Would we be asking the questions of Police Commissioner Richard Chambers if we hadn't been dealing with McSkimming and Coster and Co.? From my dealings with Chambers, he is exactly the sort of person who the Police need leading them. He is one of those appointments that when it's made, you get it, unlike the Coster appointment. When it was made you…

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Mick Akers: F1 Journalist previews the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix 3:54

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Formula 1 is touching down in Vegas amid the bright lights of Sin City. Lando Norris is currently in the lead, holding a 24-point buffer over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. And Liam Lawson is preparing to roll the Formula 1 dice, unlikely to learn of his future before the season ends. F1 Journalist Mick Akers told Mike Hosking the event is trackin…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Winston Peters, the media, living in the US 10:33

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It's Friday once again which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the cost of living in the United States, the media, and Winston Peters' latest announcement about the Regulatory Standards Act. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on reporting a $21.9 million profit for the six months to September 3:42

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Turners Automotive seems to be continuing to defy the odds, both with the economy and the second-hand market. They’ve posted a record $21.9 million profit, up 13% for the six months to September. The company is on track for a full year result of around $600 million, before tax. CEO Todd Hunter told Mike Hosking the used car market is resilient and …

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Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2025 1:28:18

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of November, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses the drop in victims of violent crime and how the campaign against gangs is going one year in. Winston Peters explains his changed stance on the Regulatory Standards Bill and what happens under MMP. And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Epstein Files and Dick Cheney's Funeral 4:32

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George W. Bush has paid a fond farewell to his friend and former Vice President, Dick Cheney. The former Republican President has spoken at Cheney's funeral at Washington's National Cathedral. He was a divisive figure in American politics, both for his role as the driving force behind the Iraq War, and his scathing criticism of Donald Trump. But Bu…

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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Wales clash 2:30

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A revamped All Blacks side has been tasked with maintaining an almost 72-year unbeaten legacy against Wales on Sunday morning in Cardiff. Three players —captain and lock Scott Barrett, flanker Simon Parker and Will Jordan, who shifts to the right wing— remain in the run-on side from last week's loss to England. Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor are amon…

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Nigel Hampton: Criminal defence lawyer on the Police saying they have sufficient evidence to charge Pike River officials with manslaughter 3:51

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There’s a belief that the delay in investigating the Pike River mine disaster will influence the Crown's decision on charging those responsible. Police believe they have sufficient evidence to lay manslaughter charges against officials involved. This week marks 15 years since the 29 men never came home from the West Coast mine. Criminal defence law…

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Winston Peters: NZ First Leader on his promises to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act 7:26

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Winston Peters says the Coalition is doing just fine after his change of position on ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill. The NZ First Leader says next year he will campaign on getting rid of the legislation, despite supporting it just last week. ACT Leader David Seymour finds that worrying. But Peters told Mike Hosking he rejects any claim the Coaliti…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number of victims of violent crime falling by 38,000 2:44

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The Justice Minister isn't resting on his laurels following optimistic new crime data. The Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147 thousand victims of serious violent crime in the year to August. That’s 38 thousand fewer victims than when the coalition came into Government in 2023. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the outcome is a result of t…

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A Time of New Authority: The Gospel According to Mark Study Guide - What is Their Problem 13:07

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There is an encounter with Jesus in the Temple with a teacher of the law that is different than the others. Rob Pine wonders why Jesus said this scribe is not far from the kingdom of God.By Rob Pine

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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the new influencer registration system 4:39

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Italian influencers are subject to new rules. AGCOM, the Italian Communications Authority, has implemented a plan that forces relevant influencers to register and adhere to a code of conduct, or face fines. The rules apply to those with 500,000 followers, or at least 1 million monthly views, or both, on social media such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTu…

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Paige Tapara: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her success, making music, and new EP 'paigesspace' 9:46

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Five years after the release of her debut EP ‘Always Growing’, Paige Tapara’s music has taken her around the world. She’s a big deal in Korea —‘Always Growing’ having gone Platinum there— and has just returned from performing her first headline show in Seoul, South Korea. Her fame in Asia came as a little bit of a surprise, she confessed, as she, s…

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Janet Purdey: Ngā Haerenga NZ Cycle Trails CEO on the Great Rides delivering over a billion dollars into regional economy 2:05

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New Zealand's top cycle trails are pumping more than $1.2 billion a year into local economies. New data shows visitor spend attributed to the country's 23 Great Rides jumped 35% compared to 2021. Nights spent in nearby accommodations are up 25% at around 4.5 million. Ngā Haerenga NZ Cycle Trails CEO Janet Purdey told Mike Hosking they’re marketing …

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Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025 1:28:22

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 20th of November, Minister for Rail Winston Peters discusses the new ferry deal and whether the timeline will be stuck to. The phone ban in schools is working, according to a new ERO report, but we need teachers to be enforcing it more. Kiwi singer Paige has gone from strength to strength…