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Motive & Method

Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

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Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.
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Pint of Petrol

Tim Watson & Ian Arthur

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Hello and welcome to A Pint of Petrol, your pint-sized podcast of automotive entertainment, where we dive into the world of cars, bikes, automotive news and octane oddities. NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY! Hosted by Tim Watson and lan Arthur, each episode focuses on a specific topic - whether it’s a legendary automotive brand, the culture that surrounds it, or just a quirky corner of the industry. We’ll also take a look at some of the latest automotive headlines and trends from the week. Recorded ...
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The J-Wat Podcast

J-Wat Productions

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The official podcast of J-Wat Productions. Hosted by Tim Drake and Alex Watson, writer, directors, and producers at J-Wat Productions, a horror and comedy based film company in Los Angeles. Featuring an array of talent working on J-Wat productions, as well as featured guest hosts, Producers Terrence Kiriokos and Clyde Ratliff. The show takes you behind the scenes of their awards winning feature film process, as well as their new horror shorts series, "Screams from the Dark".
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Welcome to The Illuminate Project Podcast! Our casual conversations shed light on creative minds who defy the status quo in the meetings industry and will inspire you to embrace change, switch your mindset, and learn from stories of failure and triumph. TIPP is curated from 3 major Canadian cities, with 3 unique perspectives but just 1 mission, to inspire you to do things differently. Created, written, and produced by: Marie-France Watson, Tim Whalen & Ryan Young. www.switchidea.co | @illumi ...
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The Oculofacial Podcast

The InBound Podcasting Network

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The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is dedicated to the health and beauty of the eyes and face. T.O.P. - The Oculofacial Podcast episodes will have different themes specifically geared toward us, Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons, including: Journal Club, The History of Oculoplastic Surgery, Practice Management, Discussions & Debates, The YASOPRS Hour, and What’s in your Tray? If you’re an ASOPRS Member, Surgeon or Trainee and are interested in hosting a podcast ...
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The Void Unknown

J-Wat Productions

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Filmmakers Tim Drake and Alex Watson search for proof that the paranormal is real. Sharing their own personal experiences, telling stories, and reviewing alleged proof to see if they can officially say, yes, it's all real.
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The Independent Dealer Podcast

Jeff Watson & Luke Godwin

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A podcast for Independent Used Car Dealers to get help on how to improve their dealerships and their life. As current used car dealers, Luke and Jeff find the best advice from industry experts and other successful dealers. If you want to learn and grow your business with like minded used car dealers tune in each week. "Dealers Helping Dealers"
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Each season, Secrets We Keep investigates a different Australian secret. Jailbreak (Season 8): Journalist Tim Elliott details the extraordinary story of Darko Desic, a fugitive who lived for 30 years on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Lone Actor (Season 7): Joey Watson traces the radicalisation trajectory of the Christchurch terrorist, asking the question - did he really act alone? By Any Means (Season 6): An investigation into the modern fertility landscape, confronting complex questions ab ...
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Ask Dr. Drew

Dr. Drew

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On Ask Dr. Drew, no question is too extreme or embarrassing because the Dr. has heard it all. For over 30 years, Dr. Drew Pinsky has taken calls from all corners of the globe, answering thousands of questions from teens and young adults. To millions, he is a beacon of truth, integrity, fairness, and common sense. Now, after decades of hosting Loveline and multiple hit TV shows – including Celebrity Rehab, Teen Mom OG, Lifechangers, and more – Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world ...
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Doughboys

Headgum / Doughboys Media

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The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
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Welcome to the home of all things Toronto Real Estate. This podcast has GTA market updates and investing tips for new and experienced investors. Bradley is the founder of Watson Estates, investor and real estate broker in Canada’s greatest city. To connect with us visit www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates Yours in Real Estate, Bradley Watson Broker at Sutton Group - Summit Realty Inc. , Brokerage. Phone: 647-206-9554 Email: [email protected]
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The art world and associated market are famously opaque and can at times be exclusive. Berlin based gallery director and educator Michael Dooney speaks with artists, curators and other professionals who share their personal experiences of this unique field. If you have ever felt unsure about walking into a gallery, wish to understand more about creativity or better understand how this complex industry works, then tune in every second Monday to hear the insightful conversations with these ins ...
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Shooters Touch

Shooters Touch

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Welcome to Shooter's Touch, the ultimate podcast dedicated to all things basketball in Iowa. Join us as we explore the hardwood action from high school showdowns to college rivalries. Each episode brings insightful analysis, captivating interviews, and lively discussions about the pulse-pounding excitement of basketball in Iowa. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, Shooter's Touch has something for everyone. From legendary matchups to underdog triumphs, we'll delve into the ri ...
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Boundless Life

Ben Greenfield

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Free fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging and cutting-edge health advice from BenGreenfieldLife.com! Tune in to the latest research, interviews with exercise, diet and medical professionals, and an entertaining mash-up of ancestral wisdom and modern science, along with Q&A's and mind-body-spirit optimizing content from America's top personal trainer.
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The Young Man and the Three

ThreeFourTwo Productions | Wondery

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New show. Same mission. It’s all about our love of basketball. Subscribe everywhere. Subscribe to The Young Man and The Three podcast aka YM3 today for more NBA analysis, player interviews and highlights. Previously The Old Man and the Three w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter.
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From the Hip with Benjy Mudie

Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

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Music industry veteran Benjy Mudie does a deep dive into what makes the music world tick. From interviews with leading artists, songwriters, publishers, radio DJs, label insiders, and producers, to stories from nearly 50 years in music. Sometimes funny, and often irreverent and controversial. He'll take you inside the backrooms and the back stages of the South African music industry. The concerts, the parties, the politics, the hedonism, the highs and lows of a headlong career. Along the way ...
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Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.
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All Too Well

Erica Huss

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The world of wellness can feel exclusive, confusing and preachy. Even the word “wellness” can kinda make you ill. We know that feeling All Too Well – that’s why we’re here. Join Erica Huss, longtime wellness industry expert and entrepreneur, as she brings her years of building brands and creating experiences to the table to learn and continue on her own health journey. In each episode, she’ll chat with doctors, authors, and thought leaders to get the expert info and ask the questions you wan ...
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Join the UK's youngest and most relevant broadcasters Elis James and John Robins for your twice-weekly dose of big laughs and top quality #content. Hilarious, welcoming and unashamedly ashamed, let these two best friends keep you company every Tuesday and Friday. Listen to the Elis James and John Robins podcast every Tuesday and Friday on BBC Sounds. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
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Persons Of Interest

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In his 20 years as an MP, Tom Watson got to meet some of the most fascinating and creative people in the world - but often only for about five minutes. Now though, Persons of Interest gives him the chance to spend a little more time with them to find out what really makes them tick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.
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Overdue Rentals

Matthew Schuchman

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Overdue Rentals is run by Matthew Schuchman and Mike Reyes. We're two entertainment journalists who are looking to talk about the many films that somehow have been forgotten about as time goes by. We want to introduce you to films you may have meant to see, but still are on your list of films you're overdue on seeing.
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DJ Gil Golden and DJ BK host the Best Song I Ever Wrote. We love rock music and we ask musicians to tell us what is the best song you ever wrote? Like asking who is your favorite child. We are stoked to hear their answers and dig deep into the story of the song.
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Hosted by celebrity interviewer and activist, Jennifer Peterson, And Justice For Animals podcast is a fun, truthful and often provocative conversation with world-renowned animal welfare experts which gives listeners tangible takeaways on what can be done each day to make the world a better place. If you love animals, fun conversation and care about the planet, this is the podcast for you!
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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. The Chinese parade: 8/10 Forget politics. As a “thing”, as a spectacle, as a “can you believe how in time those goose steppers are?”, it was spellbinding. Helen Clark and John Key and Dan Andrews and Bob Carr: 4/10 On balance, giv…
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From the old "cart before the horse" department are two setbacks for ideas we thought were going to work, or perhaps we hoped were going to work, but aren't. Idea 1: We get big tech to pay for locally produced news. That’s Google paying NZME for news that ends up on their news feed. To a degree, deals had been done specifically between some compani…
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Friday has come so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. Mike comments on the effort another ZB host puts into his prep and the effort an MP puts into her appearance. They also discuss hair styling, supermarket promotions, and the new IKEA opening in Auckland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Another tough week for brick and mortar retail. Outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands, who owns the likes of Kathmandu and Rip Curl, has announced the closure of 21 stores across its network. It’s making the move in an effort to turn around struggling sales and find $25 million in cost savings. Chairman David Kirk told Mike Hosking that it’s a tough en…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 5th of September, Immigration NZ is cracking down on overstayers as numbers surge – Steve Watson discusses the situation. All Black Codie Taylor tells us how they're going to beat the Springboks this weekend. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson try to stop Mike from being sexist and discuss whethe…
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No surprise from All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor at the competitiveness of the Rugby Championship. All four countries enter the third round fixtures tomorrow with a one win, one loss record. Taylor told Mike Hosking it's a continuation of what occurred in 2024, with a loss to Argentina and South Africa both. He says it’s always close, which is what …
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Immigration New Zealand's working on picking up immigrants who have overstayed their visa, following a surge. New figures estimate there's 21 thousand overstayers in the country, up from 14 thousand in 2017. The Government's also cracking down on immigrants who commit serious crimes and could deport them if they've been here under 20 years, instead…
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Defence Minister Judith Collins has had frontline access to the war in Ukraine. She's returned from the war-torn country, visiting sites impacted by Russia's three and a half year long invasion. Collins met with Ukraine's Defence Minister while there, alongside speaking with the Foreign Minister, the Office of the President, and Deputy Minister of …
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The Health Minister wants the senior doctors’ union to put patients first and enter binding arbitration. Simeon Brown has given Health NZ and the union until 4pm today to respond to his urgent request to let a third party decide the terms of the contract. Health NZ's agreed to participate in an effort to resolve 12 months of collective agreement ne…
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In this episode of The Independent Dealer Podcast, the boys sit down with Car Dealership Guy to tackle the biggest challenges facing independents today—inventory management, hiring talent, scaling operations, and preparing for the future of AI in automotive retail. Here’s what you’ll learn: 💡 Why inventory is the silent killer and how to protect yo…
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In this episode, we sit down with NBA rising stars Amen and Ausar Thompson as they share their insane NBA journey. From dominating at Overtime Elite to being drafted into the league by the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets, the twins open up about their rigorous training, adapting to the grind of the NBA, and their unique bond as brothers on riva…
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Anurag Singh is currently Chief Medical Officer at Timeline that develops next generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. With a M.D. in internal medicine and a Ph.D. in immunology, his experience includes work for top consumer health (Nestlé, Nestlé Health Science) and startup…
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Corin Wellz (@charity_corin) joins the 'boys to talk philly cheesesteaks, traveling, and diners before a review of Philz Coffee. Plus, another edition of A Single Item Must Be Banished. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughb…
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In 1998, the world was ruled by Rayman. You could not go anywhere without seeing Rayman street art. Thousands of children died attempting to cut their own limbs off and suspend them from midair. All that changed when Solid Snake was brought into the third dimension.Brendan and Felix kick off their journey through the greatest story ever told by sur…
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The trouble with change, apart from the fact we don’t like it, is it's especially bad if we don't know what it is. The good news for real estate this week has been the foreign buyers changes for visa holders. Adding to that, we've had a series of interest rate cuts, with more to come. But in a place like Auckland what do you buy, and where? There i…
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One of New Zealand’s brightest is looking to be a leading figure in the robotics and self-driving car game. Kiwi Dave Ferguson is one of the minds behind Nuro, a US maker of self-driving car technology – a company that just raised US$203 million in a funding round supported by Uber and Nvidia. He began his career in self-driving vehicles with Googl…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4th of September, does Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith have a fix for a system a new report says is under “considerable stress”? Great news for the teaching sector as we see a 30% rise in training enrolments. Kiwi robotics genius Dave Ferguson's company Nuro is now worth over $10 billion,…
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An SOS call has been answered in Wellington’s hospitality sector. Local brewers Garage Project have stepped in to save Fortune Favours’ bar and brewery from permanent closure after a decade in operation. The brewery saw a 45% drop in revenue over the past two years, even after taking home top honours at this year’s Beervana festival. Garage Project…
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There’s a view that large tech companies could be challenged to pay more tax. A report from tax expert Nick Miller says companies like Google take payments from a New Zealand subsidiary and then pay them to an offshore section of the business. These are listed as service or licence fees, but Miller says they could be seen as royalties, which come u…
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This Sunday, we got to hear from Pastor Nolan Tjaden from The Garden Church. He shared from John 18:17–18, reminding us that Jesus’ call to “feed His sheep” wasn’t just for Peter—it’s a call for us too, as His church and His disciples today.Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, u…
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Smooth sailing so far for Ferry Holdings, as a preferred supplier of two new Cook Strait vessels. Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced a fixed price has been agreed for two 200-metre-long ferries with road and rail decks, and room for 1500 passengers each. Ferry Holdings Limited Chair Chris Mackenzie says final negotiations have started - and…
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David Seymour says he's opposing planning changes in Auckland in his role as local MP, rather than his role as Act Party Leader. Seymour's opposing a move to allow more intensification near transport corridors. The Deputy Prime Minister and MP for Epsom told a public meeting that supporters must impress on Housing Minister Chris Bishop that the pla…
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Alex is back for some speculation about the health of Donald Trump (after his disappearance) and Rudy Giuliani (after his “not targeted” car crash). Then we turn to the weird world of Democratic Party influencers and the dark-money group secretly funding their American Girl Doll memes. Finally, we chat a little about phones in schools and Adam Frie…
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There's a belief the number of people studying to become teachers needs to keep rising to meet demand. There's been about 3,500 new domestic enrolments to initial teacher training so far this year – up 30% compared with the same time last year. Massey University Professor of Teacher Education John O'Neill told Mike Hosking it's not a surprise, as n…
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Fixing major challenges in the justice system might need to be a team effort from key players across the board. Concern around mounting stress in the system is highlighted by Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann in her Annual Report. It identifies key stressors including delays, limited capacity, security challenges, and insufficient funding. Justic…
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On this episode, I sit down with Drew Ringo from Sleepytime Trio to dig into the stories and experiences that shaped his life in music. We talk about what it was like to grow up around Washington, D.C. in the 1980s, a scene that set the tone for so much of what came later. Drew shares memories from an ambitious five-month tour that pushed the band …
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Felix shares the music that's helped him recover from a serious illness. Anamaria shares some new exquisite (and, in one case, slightly toxic) love songs. Featured artists and songs: • Blood Orange, "I Can Go" (feat. Mabe Fratti & Mustafa) • Draco Rosa, "Quiero Vivir" • Caetano Veloso, "Voce E Linda" (Remixed Original Album) • Tim Bernardes, "BB (G…
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On the day this episode is released, the hunt is continuing for self-described sovereign citizen, Dezi Freeman, wanted over the shooting deaths of two police officers in Porepunkah. Tim and Xanthe are joined by one of the country's leading experts on radicalism and extremism - Dr Josh Roose - to unpack the rise of the sovereign citizen movement and…
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David Seymour's call around the Paris Accord merely adds to the list of calls around the Paris Accord. If we could park the emotion and the bandwagons associated with the obsession around saving the planet, the case for 2050 would no longer add up. For example, take the countries that never signed up, take the countries like America that are leavin…
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Donald Trump says reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. The US president is addressing media in the White House after his recent absence from the spotlight over the weekend sent social media into a tailspin. Health rumours have been ramping up since his diagnosis of a chronic vein condition, with photos of his bruised hand circling on…
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Is this a turning point for the wine industry? Data shows export volumes are expected to grow 4% to 285 million litres in the year to June 2025. Export revenue is also forecast to lift to $2.4 billion by 2029. Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers CEO Brent Linn told Mike Hosking Hawke’s Bay is more domestically focused, with production to export only representi…
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The growing volume of purchases from the likes of Shein and Temu are hitting New Zealand’s import economy hard. Stats New Zealand has revised the National Accounts, with imports down $2.5 billion in the June quarter. The average value of parcels has dropped sharply, driven by fast fashion and cheap e-commerce. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike …
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3rd of September, our tourism stats are slowly continuing to move in the right direction. So when will we reach 100% of our pre-Covid numbers? David Seymour says New Zealand should pull out of the Paris Agreement – National says no. Former Fed Farmers Chair and Associate Agricultural Min…
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Government ministers have received a reminder about the "separation of powers". Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has been criticised for claiming Employment Relations Authority members believed “money grows on trees”. She's told our newsroom Attorney-General Judith Collins has discussed the matter with her. National's Mark Mitchell to…
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A Christchurch father-of-three has won a nationwide competition to design a helmet for Formula One driver Liam Lawson. The competition, run by Lawson’s team sponsors Red Bull, invited New Zealanders to submit original designs and offered a rare chance to see their creativity come to life on the F1 grid. Nearly 500 designs were submitted, and the wi…
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ACT believes New Zealand needs to be more realistic when it comes to the Paris Agreement. The party, along with NZ First, have expressed interest in withdrawing from the agreement unless we can negotiate a better deal. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says that trying to meet our current targets is costing the country too much. He told…
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Schools are keen to move on from open-plan classrooms due to the negative impacts on learning. The Government's announced it will give funding to schools for the classrooms to get fixed up. They will be able to get the money from a contestable fund based on need to put walls in the barn-style classrooms. Christchurch's Avonside Girls' High School P…
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The tourism sector's still fighting for pre-Covid numbers. The most recent International Visitor Survey shows overseas visitor numbers have lifted by nearly 200 thousand over the past year – up 5%. Their spending was up by around $500 million but is still only 86% of pre-Covid numbers. Tourism New Zealand CEO René de Monchy told Mike Hosking they'r…
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The ripples of last week’s Elis James mega-rant are still being felt right across the BBC, and despite vowing to ignore the call to pen John’s obituary, Elis has rowed back and done just that. Brace yourself for some emotional heft and candid commentary on John’s propensity for darts at university. But John’s made of sterner stuff these days and re…
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We get a jump on the upcoming fall releases we’re most excited about, including new ones from Skullcrusher, S. Carey, Silvana Estrada and more. Featured artists and albums: 1. Snōōper: ‘Worldwide’ (Oct. 3) 2. Sudan Archives: ‘The BPM’ (Oct. 17) 3. Claire Rousay: ‘Little Death’ (Oct. 31) 4. Crushed: ‘No Scope’ (Sept. 26) 5. Cate Le Bon: ‘Michelangel…
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Watch or listen to episode 303 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Alec Palmer, Senior Manager, Social Content for the Los Angeles Kings. 112 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Listen above and watch belowBy Neil Horowitz
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We got there at last. If you are a Golden Visa holder, that’s a person who puts $5-10 million into the country, you can now buy a house. The idea that we expected you to put that sort of money into a country and then rent was, and is, absurd. Not to get into the weeds too deeply, but the Golden Visa is different to the 183 days rule. The Golden Vis…
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A Kiwi chef is demonstrating that success can be found even in a tough industry. Ben Bayly owns six restaurants around New Zealand, including Ahi and Aosta, and is set to open a seventh. Wellington will be getting its first dining experience helmed by Bayly, located in the infamous Wellington Pavillion. Between his six restaurants and his TV show ‘…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd of September, the Prime Minister and Winston Peters joined to discuss the new investment changes allowing foreigners to buy a home. Is our government too big? Do we have too many ministers? A report says yes, and we should drop dozens of roles to be like Singapore or Ireland. Kiwi chef…
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Our largest-ever North Island tourism alliance is just getting started, as they work to win over Australian travellers this week. More than 70 tourism operators are attending events in Sydney today and Melbourne tomorrow under the partnership Kiwi North. It was formed in May, when 15 tourism North Island organisations joined forces to draw more att…
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There’s a call to cull some of New Zealand’s ministers. A new report from the New Zealand Initiative found New Zealand has 81 ministerial portfolios, while comparable countries have a third of that. The think-tank says we should be more like countries with comparable populations, like Norway which has 17 portfolios, and Singapore with 16. Co-author…
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Refinancing activity is continuing to surge as the Official Cash Rate continues to fall. Latest Centrix figures show mortgage enquiries are up 16% for the month of July and new mortgage lending rose almost 25%. Chief Operating Officer Monika Lacey says the market is active at the moment and people are keen to get the best deal they can. She told Mi…
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