Best League Of Logic Podcasts (2025)

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Is this the beginning of Revival? 45:34

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Send us a text Are we watching God send revival to His people and our nation? Do we, as Christians, believe that God is able to heal our land? And are we, as Christians, willing to humble ourselves, and PRAY, and seek HIS face, and TURN from our wicked ways? 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and…

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Mike's Minute: The Tom Phillips info injunction is useless 2:04

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You wondered how long it would take for someone to work out that the injunction over Tom Phillips and the various bits and pieces we are not allowed to talk about, would be talked about. Maybe this is widely understood. Maybe it isn't. But an injunction, as imposed by a New Zealand court, is applicable only to New Zealand. It was an effective mecha…

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Mark the Week: The power industry reform was the Govt's weak point 2:21

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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 All Blacks: 8/10 That was the best match of the Rugby Championship. In a competition where everyone has beaten everyone, we have seen a sign that quality rugby is on the up. Winston Peters: 7/10 It took too long to get there b…

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Mike's Minute: We need more bipartisan politics on key issues 2:15

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"Every three years the political goalposts move". Indeed, we call it an election. But the quote is from the infrastructure industry. Their report out this week tells you the usual tale – that the pipeline, or lack of it, is an issue and politics gets in the way. It holds the country back. The Treasury report we featured this week as well tells pret…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Government shutdown 4:42

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The White House Press Secretary's confirmed federal layoffs could happen within days thanks to the latest United States government shutdown. Federal funding expired yesterday after Democrats and Republicans failed to get their respective bills through the senate, furloughing thousands of government workers. Donald Trump is blaming the Democrats, th…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim turns 60, All Blacks and injuries, and plush toys 10:00

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It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. It was Tim’s birthday yesterday – the big 60. Did he do anything fun to celebrate? They also touched on All Blacks and injuries ahead of this weekend’s clash, and a very expensive brand of plush toys. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Jordie Barrett: All Blacks vice-captain previews the test against the Wallabies 6:40

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The Bledisloe Cup is back in storage for another year but the Rugby Championship remains up for grabs for all four teams going into the final round. The All Blacks are taking on Australia at a sold-out Optus Stadium, while South Africa clashes with Argentina at Twickenham. Seven changes have been made to the side, with Scott Barrett returning from …

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Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025 1:30:26

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 3rd of October, what is going on with Te Pati Maori? In fights, out fights, and one of the biggest Māori-led activist groups has severed ties. And all of this comes before they “reset” in a week or so. All Black vice captain Jordie Barrett says we're in for a good chance of reclaiming the R…

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Simon Rutherford: Auto Distributors NZ CEO on the new car brands entering the NZ market 3:55

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New Zealand's electric car market is reaching a tipping point. Five new Chinese car brands have entered the market in the last two months – Dongfeng being the latest. Its launch lineup includes three fully electric models, and dealerships are set to open in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch later in the year. Auto Distributors NZ CEO Simon Rut…

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Toby Stuart: Michelin Star Chef on the launch of their new luxury retreat in Abel Tasman 4:09

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A more analogue type of vacation at a new retreat. Created by Kiwi Michelin Star Chef Toby Stuart and his wife Sabina Bronicka-Stuart, ‘Slow Stay’ is a luxury retreat over the Abel Tasman. The idea is to switch off technology and relax, recuperate, recharge, and reconnect with one another and the world around us. It’s tapping into the global wellne…

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Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on the launch of the new freight plan 2:19

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The Government's launched an NZTA-backed freight action plan, which will link big airport projects with road and rail. It'll look at national demand and set up a freight advisory council after calls from the industry to make exports more competitive, and imports more affordable. Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Mike Hosking th…

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Te Ururoa Flavell: Former Te Pati Māori co-leader on Toitū Te Tiriti cutting ties with the party 3:33

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An ex-Māori party co-leader suspects problems within the current cohort as an influential former supporter cut ties. Toitū Te Tiriti's Eru Kapa-Kingi's described the party's leadership as "effectively a dictatorship model". The party's emailed members overnight, saying it remains committed to transparency, accountability, and unity. Former co-leade…

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Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agricultural Minister on the new welfare requirements for pig farming 2:42

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Hopes new welfare requirements for pig farming will streamline how things operate. The changes include requirements for the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls, as well as requirements for space to grow pigs. They won't come into force until the end of 2035, so farmers have time to prepare. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told M…

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Mike's Minute: The problem with the Govt's passion projects 2:11

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Forget the detail of the power reforms, because we dealt with them yesterday, let's deal to the politics of it and a habit the Government has that is hurting them. There is a pattern. The pattern is the Government tells us there is something wrong, it could be banks, it could be supermarkets, it could be power, or it could be airlines. The last Gov…

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Nadia Lim: Kiwi Chef on her new cookbook 'Nadia's Farm Kitchen' and her farming journey 12:27

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A new cookbook and a celebration of the farming sector. Kiwi Chef Nadia Lim has spent over five years designing her new cookbook, which she says is about paying tribute to the farmers, land, and sustainable food. ‘Nadia’s Farm Kitchen’ is filled with seasonal recipes, as well as offering a glimpse into life on Royalburn Station with personal storie…

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Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025 1:30:18

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2nd of October, the Government is teaming up with banks to try deliver more social housing – Minister Chris Bishop unpacks the scheme. Pharmac’s new Chief Executive Natalie McMurtry speaks for the first time on how she plans to lead the entity. Beloved Kiwi chef Nadia Lim has been working…

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Natalie McMurty: Pharmac CEO on entering her new role 4:01

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Natalie McMurtry says Pharmac's model drew her to the agency's top job. She is just three weeks into her five-year-contract as chief executive at the drug-buying agency. The Canadian is tasked with continuing efforts to improve the agency's standing with the New Zealand public after years of degradation. McMurty told Mike Hosking she’s happy to kee…

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Jim Dolan: Australian Sports Journalist on the latest rumours surrounding R360 4:57

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A big headache for NRL bosses ahead of the grand final. 10 stars are reportedly lined up to leave league, defecting to rugby union’s Saudi-backed ‘R360’, including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomaz, and Warriors winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. The competition is targeting an October 2026 start date. But Australian Sports Journalist Jim Dolan confirmed to Mik…

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Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on property values rising after a five month slide 2:01

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There's a view the property market will continue to be in buyers' favour for some time, despite values edging up. Cotality data shows property values in New Zealand ticked up by 0.1% in September, following a cumulative 1.6% drop over the five months to August. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson says regional New Zealand properties are faring…

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Leigh Marsh: Custodial Services Commissioner on the increase in prison assaults 2:41

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Corrections says a steep increase in prison assaults is due to better reporting of incidents. New data shows there were more than 2600 assaults in the last financial year. It includes more than 1500 prisoner-on-prisoner assaults, and more than 1000 on staff. Custodial Services Commissioner Leigh Marsh told Mike Hosking they've been working hard to …

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Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the new loan scheme for community housing providers 4:54

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The Housing Minister's working to strengthen our community housing sector with a new loan scheme. The Government will take on some of the risk of bank loans to eligible community housing providers. It says the move should lead to more social homes with better lending conditions and lower priced loans. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking Kāinga Ora curre…

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Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's energy sector plans 5:14

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Mercury Energy says the Government's new energy plan gives it confidence to keep investing in projects. It's offering Crown-controlled companies more capital to invest in generation projects, establishing a Liquefied Natural Gas import facility, and giving the Electricity Authority greater power. CEO Stew Hamilton told Mike Hosking businesses now h…

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Mike's Minute: Real estate deals shouldn't be race-based 2:18

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The Dixon Street building debacle surely allows us to ask some questions of the Treaty process. If you missed it, Dixon St Apartments sold for a million dollars to local Māori under their Treaty deal – the Treaty deal had a first right of refusal clause. Now my assumption, clearly incorrect, is you would get first right of refusal based on the idea…

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk local body elections, electricity announcement, earthquake-prone building changes 10:39

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Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are calling in from airports in Italy and Auckland to delve into the biggest topics of the week so far. Local body elections are looming – how can we raise the involvement rate? Plus, a raft of changes to both the earthquake-prone building system and the energy sector were announced in t…

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Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025 1:29:53

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1st of October, we get an insight into whether Hamas is likely to accept Trump’s proposed peace plan. The Government has announced their plan for energy reform – boom or bust? Energy Minister Simon Watts unpacked the announcement. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen join us from airports in…

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Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's plan for energy reform, procuring a Liquefied Natural Gas facility 5:22

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The Government’s opting to provide capital to Crown-controlled power companies instead of reshaping its role in the energy sector. Genesis, Mercury, and Meridian have been assured funding is available for major infrastructure projects. A procurement process for a Liquefied Natural Gas facility has also been launched, which Energy Minister Simon Wat…

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Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing Clinical Psychologist on the data showing faster access to mental health support 3:31

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The Government's revealed progress is being made towards their mental health and addiction targets. The latest data shows 80.3% of New Zealanders are accessing specialist mental health and addiction support within three weeks. However, that percentage is carried by eight of the 20 regions, leaving behind Northland, Gisborne, and Canterbury. Clinica…

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Mike Collins: Business South CEO on the launch of the Invest Ōtepoti Dunedin plan 3:15

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A fresh blueprint has been developed to boost Dunedin's future. Business South's new targets include delivering more than 15 thousand high-value jobs by 2034, welcoming 150 new businesses a year by 2029, and growing Māori-owned businesses by 129% in four years. CEO Mike Collins says the goals may be stretched, but are going to be remarkable, with m…

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Paula Bennett: Pharmac Chair on the medical device procurement responsibilities being shared with Health NZ 2:38

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Pharmac believes it makes sense to leave the day-to-day stuff to Health NZ. The Associate Health Minister and Minister Simeon Brown have jointly announced the national agency and drug-buyer can both procure medical devices. Pharmac will focus on more-technical equipment —due to its level of clinical input and assessment— and Health NZ on bulk-buyin…

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Todd McClay: Trade Minister on Trump's threats of 100% tariffs on internationally made films 4:10

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The Trade Minister says uncertainty around Donald Trump's tariffs is most concerning, following threats he'll impose a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the US. The US President didn't confirm when or how it could be enacted in a post on social media, which followed an initial threat on foreign-produced movies in May. Todd McClay told Mike Hos…

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Greg Carlstrom: The Economist Middle East Correspondent on Donald Trump's peace deal for Gaza 3:29

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Donald Trump's proposed peace deal for Gaza is bringing some hope and optimism. The deal would end the war, and requires all hostages to be returned, Israeli troops to be pulled out of Gaza, and would allow Trump to lead an interim Government. It's being supported by our Foreign Minister Winston Peters as well as European and Middle Eastern leaders…

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Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's reforms for the energy sector 4:02

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There's hopes that investment will flow into the energy sector once Government reforms are announced. Energy Minister Simon Watts will unveil the changes this morning, targeting issues the market hasn’t been able to resolve on its own. The Government ordered the review last year after gas supply issues and soaring wholesale prices. Contact Energy C…

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Mike's Minute: Some more woke-enforced nonsense reversed 2:01

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In a move you could have seen coming from the moment it was first announced, or if you couldn’t see it coming you hoped it would come, Auckland University has decided its Waipapa Taumata Rau course will now be optional instead of compulsory. For a generation who have been appallingly let down over the Covid period by Government and education decisi…

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Cassie Henderson: Kiwi Singer on her new music, her journey in the music industry 12:37

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One of our brightest musical talents is making waves across the ditch, just in time for some new music to drop. Cassie Henderson arrived on our screens in 2014, competing on X-Factor at 14 years old, and making it all the way to the quarterfinals. She stepped away from music for a while, before returning to the industry in 2023, quitting her job to…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025 1:30:11

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of September, the Government is changing the earthquake-prone building system in a common sense move for this country that will free up billions. We also have new data on our health targets and they are going, slowly, in the right direction – Health Minister Simeon Brown unpacks the r…

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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the report on the Reserve Bank's handling of Covid inflation 5:42

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The Reserve Bank's conceded earlier or more aggressive OCR hikes may have reduced inflation sooner. It's been reviewing its response to the recent three-year period of high inflation. Chief Economist Paul Conway says the central bank was also required to maintain maximum sustainable employment. It had limited data and less accurate forecasts due to…

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Scott Weenink: NZ Cricket CEO on the potential of a New Zealand team joining the Big Bash league 2:49

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Could a New Zealand-based team join the Big Bash T20 cricket competition? NZC governing body chief executive Scott Weenink says they are investigating whether joining the Australian league is viable. Cricket Australia is mulling over expansion options – Singapore, New Zealand, and Canberra have been deemed candidates. Weenink told Mike Hosking they…

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Philip Gregan: NZ Winegrowers CEO on the 2025 Annual Report and the state of the industry 3:38

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It appears other countries are still thirsty for our wine. The New Zealand Winegrowers 2025 Annual Report states exports are sitting at more than $2 billion per annum, fuelling investment in 42-thousand hectares of vineyards. The US remains the major export market despite a 3% drop at $762 million, and newer Asian markets are doing well. NZ Winegro…

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Andrea Conlan: Police Chief Operating Officer on the scrapped crime prevention initiatives for the 2025 Budget 2:50

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Police scrapped millions of dollars from crime prevention to meet the Government's savings expectations ahead of this years' budget. The cuts were found in funding to burglary prevention programmes. Documents show Treasury had warned funding cuts could lead to higher cost and more crime in the longer term. But Police chief operating officer Andrea …

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on health targets improving in the last quarter 6:34

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The Health Minister acknowledges more work's needed to ensure the Government's targets are met in every region. Data shows there's been improvements around cancer treatment access, childhood immunisation rates, ED stays, and wait times. But regional averages paint a different picture, with Counties Manukau and Auckland going backwards in ED wait ti…

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Chris Penk: Building Minister on the changes to the earthquake-prone building system 2:26

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The Building and Construction Minister says new earthquake building rules are more nuanced. Changes to the rules will remove Auckland, Northland, and the Chatham Islands from the regime. Coastal Otago, including Dunedin, will be classified as a medium seismic hazard area, and will remain within the earthquake-prone building system Building Minister…

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CFT Podcast - Hater's full course meal 1:58:13

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On this episode the Corner Flag Talk team delved into the many many events and results that have transpired this weekend! Introduction - 00:00:20 Newcastle v Arsenal - 00:01:42 Crystal Palace v Liverpool - 00:22:42 Man City v Burnley - 00:52:56 Tottenham v Wolves - 01:04:30 Chelsea v Brighton - 01:05:54 Non Big 6 games - 01:14:21 La Liga recap - 01…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025 1:29:58

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 26th of September, the Corrections Association speak on almost running out of money already due to growing prisoner numbers. The Prime Minister joins for his regular Monday chat to talk the Palestine call and power reform coming this week. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine cover off the All…

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Mike's Minute: NZ's Palestine call was logical and sensible 2:00

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If you watched Winston Peters speech in New York late Saturday morning you can see why he did so well last week in the Herald's boardroom feedback. For the bloke who has been the epitome of aggro and grumpiness, in his better moments he is as good a foreign minister as this country has ever had. Politically, the announcement and its build-up got dr…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the All Blacks win over the Wallabies, Snoop Dogg at the AFL finals, and the latest updates from the Silver Ferns saga 11:18

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The AFL semi finals draw 100,000 fans to each game. Liam Lawson finished 5th in Baku to secure his best ever finish in F1. And what should the Black Ferns take away from their defeat in the Rugy World Cup semi finals? LISTEN ABOVE See o…

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Christopher Luxon: PM explains government's stance on Palestinian recognition 9:41

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The Prime Minister says Winston Peters has articulated New Zealand's position on Gaza well. Over the weekend the Foreign Minister announced that New Zealand would NOT recognise Palestinian statehood, yet. Chris Luxon says Hamas is the de facto government and a designated terrorist organisation in New Zealand. He told Mike Hosking that New Zealand's…

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Mark Lister: Investment director for Craigs Investment Partners explains why the NZ dollar is suffering against the Australian dollar 4:52

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The Kiwi dollar continues to weaken against the Australian dollar, hitting a three-year low last week. The NZD is currently trading at 88 cents off the back of soft GDP growth and rate cuts, and concerns are raising as China's economic rebound could widen the gap further. Investment director for Craigs investment partners Mark Lister told Mike Hosk…

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Linda Gradstein: CBS News correspondent in Jerusalem discusses knock-on effects from Palestinian recognition 3:45

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The government has decided against recognising a Palestinian state. Foreign minister Winston Peters argues that the move would be counter-productive, but he retains the "when, not if" stance. CBS News correspondent in Jerusalem Linda Gradstein told Mike Hosking that Israelis are worried about a 'diplomatic front turning against Israel.' She said th…

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Amanda Malu: Education New Zealand Chief Executive says international student numbers are recovering 2:41

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International students are loving their time in New Zealand, as new data shows a steady recovery in enrolments. The 2025 International Student Experience Survey shows the number of students enrolled in domestic institutes, has increased 16% to almost 64,000 since 2024. It found 87% of students gave a positive rating of their overall experience. Edu…

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Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President says prisons are short staffed and underfunded 2:54

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The argument over our Corrections Minister's looking through rose tinted glasses continues, as the organisation begins to run out of new money. A $98million boost in this year's Budget was expected to last until June, when the population was projected to hit 10,800 - but that milestone is already nearly met. Despite this, Corrections Minister Mark …