Best Uncrewed Podcasts (2025)

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Major Richard Adams: New Zealand Army Lead on Uncrewed Aerial Systems on the Military International Drone Racing Tournament 3:21

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The New Zealand Army is embracing the race to the latest drone technology. A tri-service team is being sent to the UK for the Military Drone Racing Tournament. It aims to develop the Defence Force’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities as drones become a key part of combat systems. Major Richard Adams, the NZ Army’s lead on U…

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Uncrewed Views: The Importance of Collaboration in the Drone Industry 16:04

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For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe from Commercial UAV News speaks with Chris Fleming, the CEO of Cyberhawk, and Nitin Gupta, the Founder and CEO of FlytBase. The panel discusses the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo keynote presentation, “Breaking Silos, Building Skies: The Power of Collaboration in UAS.”…

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Mike's Minute: NZ's response on the war changes nothing 1:56

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If it's any help to those chained to Nicola Willis' office, there is a decent piece I read yesterday asking whether Israel was heading towards a South Africa moment. In an interview this week, Netanyahu seemed to accept some sort of isolation was a price his country was, and is, paying for as a result of the war. But none of that has been brought a…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Tyler Robinson appearing in court for the shooting of Charlie Kirk 4:47

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The 22-year-old charged with allegedly killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has made his first appearance in court. Tyler Robinson is facing seven charges including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University last week. US Correspondent Richard Arno…

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Te Pati Māori, protests, Auckland Harbour Bridge 11:22

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Things have been heating up in the political sphere, so Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest developments. They discussed the decision to close Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for a protest, before the wind changed the plans, free speech and the right to protest, and the latest in the situation with Te Pati Māori …

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Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025 1:27:56

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of September, data reveals the chance of going to prison is at an all-time high, but only 15% of criminals are going behind bars. The Black Caps’ new coach is in for a word ahead of the 20th anniversary of T20s and our series against Australia. Keen sports fans will know that the fi…

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Claire Robinson: Toi Mai Workforce Development Council CEO on the creative sector being the country's fourth-largest export industry 3:17

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New Zealand’s creative sector has much more impact on the economy than commonly believed. The sector is now the country’s fourth-largest export industry, worth $13 billion a year and supporting 100,000 jobs. It’s also more productive than agriculture, with each worker generating $346,000 a year compared to $317,000. Toi Mai Workforce Development Co…

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Rob Walter: Black Caps Coach on the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia 3:48

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A chance for the Black Caps to build depth and experience in the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia at home. The 14-man squad's been depowered by injury. Regular skipper Mitchell Santner, Will O'Rourke, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne are sidelined, while Kane Williamson's unavailable. Coach Rob Walter told Mike…

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John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on food prices increasing 5% in the 12 months to August 3:35

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Food prices are continuing to rise, with a 5% increase in the year to August. Dairy continues to be the main driver, with the price of milk rising 16%, cheese 26%, and butter 32%. Meat, poultry, and fish followed behind, up 8.1% annually. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking what they see is a pretty clear correlatio…

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James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the Government's first aviation strategy 5:40

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The Government wants to see more careers in the aviation sector take off. It's launched the first ever aviation strategy which is designed to future proof the sector, and promote tourism and economic growth. Associate Transport Minister James Meager says he wants to make it quicker and easier for people to train while keeping standards high. He tol…

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Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the report revealing the nursing shortage at hospitals 3:16

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New data shows hospitals were, on average, 587 nurses short every shift last year. A Nurses Organisation Infometrics report analysed Te Whatu Ora data from 1.69 million shifts from 2022 to 2024 in 59 public hospitals. Last year saw a slight improvement on 2023, when the shortage averaged 684 nurses per shift. Former Health New Zealand Chair Rob Cam…

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Steve Cullen: Criminal defence lawyer on the chances of a prison sentence reaching an all-time high 2:53

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More than seven thousand people have been sent to prison following a conviction. Ministry of Justice data shows the proportion of convicted charges leading to prison sentences has reached an all-time high at 27%. People convicted of robbery, sexual offences, and homicides have the highest imprisonment rates. Criminal defence lawyer Steve Cullen tol…

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Mike's Minute: Labour is watching the Māori Party closely 1:46

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I see the plan. Labour is sweating the current Māori Party meltdown, so they have rolled out Willie Jackson, who claims Takuta Ferris is handing political extremists ammunition to paint the Māori Party as too weird to ever do business with Labour. There are several problems with the plan. Firstly, post the by-election Willie has no credibility. Wil…

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Alan Davies: English Actor and Comedian on his career, new memoir 'White Male Stand-Up' 12:35

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Alan Davies is a well-known funnyman. He’s best known for starring in Jonathan Creek and for his permanent spot on QI, as well as his nearly 40 years of stand-up comedy. Davies has had a busy career, and in amongst it all he’s written two memoirs, Just Ignore Him, released in 2020, and White Male Stand-Up, released just this month. In both the memo…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025 1:28:39

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of September, the state of our economy took another hit with the 18th straight month of contractions in our services sector. Q2 GDP numbers on Thursday will be fascinating. Yet again we are looking at Eden Park and whether more concerts could be held there. Can we just get on and do s…

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Elizabeth Heeg: Forest Owners Association CEO on the court order forcing forestry companies to clean up slash 3:18

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The Gisborne forestry industry wants to manage expectations when it comes to cleaning up slash. One company is appealing the district council's order, which would force it to prevent all woody debris from leaving a forestry block. Samnic Forest Management says it would likely go bankrupt if the order were to go ahead. Forest Owners Association Chie…

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David Wilks: Wētā Workshop co-CEO and COO on the Memorandum of Understanding with Rukun 3:00

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Wētā Workshop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Saudi Arabian princess. The agreement is part of five new commercial partnerships signed by Kiwi and Saudi businesses, valued at $100 million. Creative organisation Rukun was founded by HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and will work with Wētā to help grow Saud…

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Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the services sector contracting for the 18th consecutive month 3:08

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Our largest sector is continuing to do it tough. Latest data from BNZ and Business NZ shows our services sector —which makes up almost three quarters of the economy— has contracted for the 18th consecutive month. Our manufacturing sector is also back in contraction after a period of growth. Business NZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Mike Hoski…

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Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the report that warns gas supplies could run out by 2029 3:16

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A new Government paper suggests gas demand could outpace supply before the turn of the decade. The briefing from Resources Minister Shane Jones delivers a strong warning for the coming years. It says, unless the country finds new gas or alternative power generation, there won't be enough gas from 2029. Jones told Mike Hosking there will be some ava…

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Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the current rules around concerts at Eden Park 2:53

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Claims the current Eden Park rules are comical. The Government's looking at settings including the number of concerts held at the Auckland stadium and their duration. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says there will be a four to six week investigation period. He told Mike Hosking he won't be making a pre-emptive decision on what needs to change. Bi…

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Jacqueline Rowarth: DairyNZ Board Member on farmer confidence reaching its second highest point in the last decade 4:35

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There's an expectation farmer confidence will stay high as long as commodity prices stay up. The latest Rabobank survey's found farmers' faith in the broader agricultural economy is at its second highest level in the last decade, up to 46%. 51% expect it to improve in the year ahead. DairyNZ Board Member Jacqueline Rowarth told Mike Hosking the sec…

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Navigating the Maritime Giants: How Startups Can Thrive in an Ancient Industry 24:57

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Send us a text Imagine an industry so vital that 90% of everything you touch has traveled on it, yet so traditional that innovation often struggles to find a foothold. This is the maritime world that Caitlin Hardy, founder of Nessie, has dedicated her career to transforming. From her early days building tiny autonomous sailboats at the US Naval Aca…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025 1:28:44

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of September, we've got a $70m package to secure major events here. Is it enough? And what does it get us? The Prime Minister is in to talk the Pacific Islands Forum, why a protest can block SH1 and when we are getting an Indian trade deal. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the di…

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Mike's Minute: Noeline Taurua has been badly treated 2:17

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Noeline Taurua isn't the first coach to be badly treated. But she might be the most successful and well regarded. Sport is a funny thing, especially nowadays where it seems to want to walk a line between being successful and being modern, or dare I suggest the word "woke"? Last week when reports of players feeling unsafe emerged I didn’t even know …

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Sir John Kirwan: All Blacks legend on South Africa’s dominating game in Wellington 3:02

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The All Blacks lost 43-10 to the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday night. It is the biggest defeat the All Blacks have suffered in a test match. Former All Blacks player Sir John Kirwan told Mike Hosking that the All Blacks need to have a look at their play and seriously review how the match unfolded ‘Normally we go away saying, OK, we can fix t…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says recognition of Palestine is a 'complex issue' 10:41

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Cabinet discussions are continuing over whether New Zealand will recognise the State of Palestine. A number of countries have said they'll recognise Palestine next week at a UN meeting. Chris Luxon says recognition is a complex issue and that there's a range of views to consider, and the Government will make its own decision on whether recognition …

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Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment Founder discusses what the event funding boost means for tourism 3:36

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Excitement over the Government's change in event funding, with its newly announced $70million tourism package. It includes $40million to secure large-scale international events from next year and a ten-million-dollar fund to support existing events. Eccles Entertainment Founder Brent Eccles [eck ils] says the main change is now concerts can access …

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Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President says prisons should have different standards to encourage rehabilitation 2:43

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New data from Corrections, reveals more than 3,000 gang members and associates make up the just over 10,000 sentenced and remand prisoners. It equates to about a third of the country's estimated gang population. Corrections Association President Floyd du Plessis says the chances of rehabilitation for these inmates is low. He says it needs to be pos…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives latest updates on fallout from Charlie Kirk shooting 4:12

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The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s death continues as politicians, commentators and celebrities weigh-in on the situation. The likes of Stephen King, Ted Cruz and President Trump have all commented on the situation – with King and Cruz butting heads on twitter. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the investigation into the killing i…

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Mike's Minute: Here's the truth on working from home 1:45

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Hasn’t working from home become funny? Seek have produced a thing called Money Matters, and they look at work-life balance. Actually, hasn’t that become a thing as well – work-life balance. I can't place it exactly, but it seems like a Covid thing. The world changed and so did we. Working hard is now so last year, or so last decade. We all long for…

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Mark the Week: The by-election was a bust on every level 2:28

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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 cathedral: 7/10 If I wasn’t from Christchurch, I doubt I'd be gripped, but that thing is in such desperate need of being sorted so a new plan is most welcome. The by-election: 3/10 A bust on every level, but mostly for the lac…

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Mike's Minute: Charter schools starting to get their day in the sun 2:00

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My uplifting story of the week involves charter schools. Charter schools are the little idea that could. Or maybe they are the big game-changing idea that could. We heard this week of the first public school wanting to explore the charter route. It's in Northland and it's being driven by the realisation that what they currently do doesn’t work for …

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Noeline Taurua, marimbas, Mike's gift 9:58

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It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that was with Mike Hosking. They reminisced about David Bryne, discussed the Dame Noeline Taurua situation and the cost of marimbas – plus, Mike was given a lovely gift. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025 1:28:29

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 12th of September, a new school subject list has been announced, and there’s an emphasis on artificial intelligence. There’s a new plan to restore the Christ Church Cathedral, coming not a moment, or a year, too soon. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk Mike's gift and Noeline Taurua's suspen…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Charlie Kirk killing 4:16

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Authorities say they are making significant progress in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer. The highly influential conservative activist and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University yesterday morning. Investigators say they've recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle and have good quality video of their lat…

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Nick Clark: Local Government Business Forum Secretary on the call for referendums for major council spending 3:30

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Voter turnout could be an issue for a proposal to introduce binding referendums on major council spending projects. The Local Government Business Forum has released a report in favour of holding referendums for significant projects exceeding $500 per ratepayer. It says it should only apply to non-essentials, preserving councils' ability to invest i…

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Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the State of the Sector Report, consumer confidence 2:54

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There's cautious optimism in the construction sector and hopes the economy will improve. The Master Builders State of the Sector Report cites remaining demand issues like consumer confidence. The report finds 66% of people describe their recent build as a positive and a similar number of people report no significant delays. CEO Ankit Sharma told Mi…

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Mark Stewart: Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Director on the new, cheaper restoration plan 2:14

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The Christ Church Cathedral rebuild could be the last milestone for the Garden City to thrive. Work will begin next year to complete the nave, entrance way, tower, and restore the rose window by 2030. This halves the funding to about $40 million, with the Anglican Church pledging another $20 million. Reinstatement Director Mark Stewart told Mike Ho…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the subject refresh in the national curriculum 3:38

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The Education Minister says a lot of schools were already trying to teach some of the new curriculum subjects. A new list of study topics has been unveiled as part of a refresh of the national curriculum from 2028. It places greater emphasis on the STEM subjects and adds Civics, Politics and Philosophy, and Media and Journalism. Erica Stanford told…

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Mike's Minute: Public support could be tipping away from teachers 2:02

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As the teachers maybe, maybe not accept their pay offers and maybe, maybe not go on strike yet again, I can't help but worry about the new recruits. We were busy celebrating just last week, enrolments to become teachers have gone up markedly – big, big increases. This seems, on the surface anyway, to in part be a solution to a long-term problem, i.…

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Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the results of the Mood of the CFO survey 4:18

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New Zealand’s finance leaders are more confident for the year ahead. A new report from the Hunter Campbell Group shows an uptick in confidence from CFOs, with 38% expecting modest to strong growth over the next 12 months – up from 31% last year. But on the flip side, confidence in the Government’s ‘responsiveness’ remains low across the board. Hunt…

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Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on finishing 6th in the NRL season, the upcoming playoffs 10:54

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It’s time for the business end of the NRL season. The Warriors have finished 6th, securing a home final against the Penrith Panthers, but losing a couple more players to injury. Coach Andrew Webster says after their loss to the Manly Sea Eagles over the weekend, the real season starts now. Webster told Mike Hosking that he wants them to be judged o…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025 1:28:11

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of September, the Government are looking at the idea of guilty until proven innocent when it comes to shoplifting. MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University and Mike provides the latest details throughout the morning. Warriors coach Andrew Webster…

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Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the airline's expansion in the New Zealand market 3:33

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Jetstar says it's done its homework on the New Zealand market before unveiling its latest —and biggest— expansion in the trans-Tasman market. The airline's adding close to 500 thousand seats a year across five of its most popular domestic and trans-Tasman routes. The Australian based carrier has operated in New Zealand for 20 years. Jetstar Chief E…

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Mark Campbell: James Dyson Award Winner on his Lensare glasses for epilepsy and photophobia 4:04

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A young inventor has taken home the top honours at the James Dyson Awards for a pair of glasses made to tackle epilepsy. University of Canterbury engineering student Mark Campbell has developed ‘Lensare’, which uses smart LCD lenses that detect harmful light patterns and instantly darken, providing protection for people with epilepsy and photophobi…

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Matt Whineray: Netball New Zealand Board Chair on the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua 2:58

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A telling response as speculation swirls around the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua ahead of next week's international series against South Africa. Netball New Zealand claim they've made the decision due to "issues" within the high-performance environment which remain unresolved. When asked by Mike Hosking if the players wer…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the changes to shoplifting offences, the High Court's ruling on Kim Dotcom's extradition 3:52

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The Government wants to deal with shoplifting offences in a quicker way instead of going through the entire court system. The Justice Minister's newly released Cabinet paper proposes the burden of proof should fall on the suspect to prove their innocence. This clashes with the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, as protected in the N…

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Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer on the number of citizens leaving New Zealand 2:38

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An expectation New Zealand needs to do more to keep people here longer. Latest Stats NZ data shows close to 48 thousand New Zealand citizens left in the year to July. There were 14 thousand migrant arrivals and nearly 10 thousand departures during the same period. Immigration lawyer Marcus Beveridge told Mike Hosking half of the citizens leaving fo…

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Mike's Minute: The issue Hipkins has with the Māori Party 2:11

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I have been wondering when the penny would drop and yesterday might have been it. There were two stories on Chris Hipkins' problems with the Māori Party. For all the energy the media wants to put into Chris Luxon and his future, the very obvious other side of the coin, if they ever wanted to explore it, lies in the very real issue for Labour in eve…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Tom Phillips situation, organised crime 11:16

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Ministers from both sides of the divide are praising the Police for their handling of the Tom Phillips situation. The four-year manhunt for Phillips ended early on Monday, when he was shot and killed by Police after he shot at an officer in rural Waikato. The children were safely recovered and are in the care of Oranga Tamariki. Former Police Minis…