Best Mike Sutherland Podcasts (2025)

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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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Previewing Friday's Rematch with Ottawa & All Things Campus Clash + Mike Sutherland Interview 1:00:48

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With a big rematch with Ottawa on the horizon, Matt, MOJ and Nik recap the shocking turn of events on Friday and what needs to be done to turn this Lions ship around with six games to play. REDBLACKS radio analyst Mike Sutherland joins the show to talk about how last week may have turned their fortunes around and how the squad has rallied behind qu…

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#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise 1:52:43

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Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author.If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusion of being ‘smart,’ and actually grow into wisdom?Expect to learn what…

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Wattie Watson: Professional Firefighters’ Union National Secretary on the firefighters' strike 11:32

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The firefighters union says workers don't want to strike, but Fire and Emergency needs to take their concerns seriously. Professional firefighters will walk off the job for an hour at midday on October 17th –protesting pay, staffing, and ageing equipment. The previous offer from Fire and Emergency was 5.1% over three years, made in June. Further ba…

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Kerre Woodham: Give the firefighters a pay bump 5:01

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More than 11,500 allied health staff —the physios, the social workers, the health assistants— will strike on the 23rd of October, later this month. The same day as tens of thousands of primary school teachers and workers go on strike. And a week before, well, six days before, firefighters across New Zealand are set to strike over a dispute about pa…

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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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Battle for 2nd in the West + Jevon Cottoy's Africa Trip & 6K Walk for Water 55:21

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It’s another Calgary week! Matt, MOJ and Nik get you primed for The Gravy Bowl, as Saturday’s bash with the Calgary Stampeders comes with plenty at stake. Wide receiver Jevon Cottoy joins the show to talk about his pending return from injury, the keys to the recent turnaround and about his role as the Club’s World Vision ambassador and this Sunday’…

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Investing in Africa's Digital Future, Lexi Novitske, GP @ Norrsken22 43:51

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Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22, a $205m growth-stage fund backing transformative tech companies across Africa. Lexi has spent over a decade living and investing in Nigeria, backing breakout African startups like Paystack, Flutterwave, and Smile Identity. As one of the continent’s most respected VCs, she shares how her team is building…

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Leeann Watson and Viv Beck: Business Canterbury CEO and Heart of the City CEO on rejuvenating a city 14:22

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The state of central cities is a big issue as local body elections loom. Both Wellington and Auckland’s CBDs are suffering, with the percentage of empty retail spaces jumping. In Auckland, major retailers such as DFS Galleria and Smith & Caughey have left or closed their doors. So how do you rejuvenate a city? Leeann Watson, CEO of Business Canterb…

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Kerre Woodham: A massive press conference to tell us very little 5:43

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Well, a great deal of expectation and excitement. We all gathered around the wireless to listen to the 8am announcement about reform of our electricity and power sector and, wow, a lot of hullabaloo and hype over a meh kind of announcement. This government has announced there is money to invest in critical energy infrastructure. Woot. Good to know.…

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Mike Roan: Meridian CEO on the Government's measures to tackle issues in the energy sector 8:02

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The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up -- rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers. Instead, it'll offer the Crown-controlled companies more capital to invest in generation projects. It will also establish a Liquified Natural Gas import facility, give the Electricity Authority greater power, and speed u…

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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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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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The Bottom Line 9-29-25 with Jodi Mezzanotte of Educate Maine 34:35

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In the Williams Broadcasting Studio join Patrick Woodcock, John williams and special guest Jodi Mezzanotte of Educate Maine for this weeks "Bottom Line".By John Williams

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Kerre Woodham: An overreaction that caused more pain in the long run 6:15

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At last, a triumph of common sense over well-meaning legislation designed to protect every life, everywhere, no matter how much the cost. The “every sperm is sacred” approach to lawmaking has been in place for about eight years, where every life matters, no matter the cost to business, to taxpayers, to everybody else. The Government announced yeste…

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Geoffrey Miller: International Geopolitical Analyst on Donald Trump's proposed Gaza peace deal 12:28

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While it looks to be a solid plan at first glance, there’s at least one major flaw in Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for Gaza. If agreed to by Hamas, the war would end immediately, with Israeli troops withdrawing and Hamas releasing all hostages. No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and Israel won't occupy or annex the territory. The US Preside…

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Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group on the changes to the earthquake-prone building system 8:29

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A significant slash to the number of quake-prone buildings. The Government's introducing an Amendment Bill to scrap and replace the New Building Standard – estimated to save building owners more than eight billion dollars. It'll see Auckland, Northland, and the Chatham Islands removed from the regime. Mt Hobson Group Director Hamish Firth told Kerr…

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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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#1000 - Matthew McConaughey - The Art of Living a Courageous Life 1:58:00

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Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer and an author. Expect to learn why Matthew says life often “rhymes”, why it’s okay if you do everything right and still not get the result you want, how Matthew views the role courage plays in his life, how to learn to deal with failure, the difference between a nice guy and a good man…

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Kerre Woodham: What will come from our decision not to recognise Palestine? 6:42

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The state of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 UN member states, and that represents 81% of members. New Zealand is not one of them. Not yet. Like Singapore, like Japan, Germany, South Korea, most Pacific states. New Zealand says, oh, sure, we support recognition, just not yet. Winston Peters, in his speech to the UN over the wee…

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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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Disciple - Being and Making Followers of Jesus - (Pete McVey) Sep 28 2025 45:29

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Disciple - Being and Making Followers of Jesus - (Pete McVey) Sep 28 2025 by Faversham Community ChurchBy Faversham Community Church