Best Ravishankar Podcasts (2026)

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Best of 2025: New Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 13:08

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"Everything to keep you guys safe": New CEO of Air NZ comments on mass cancellations In the North Island, Red Wind Warnings are in place for Wellington and southern Wairarapa. There are extensive public transport and flight cancellations. Air New Zealand says it's already cancelled almost 100 flights today. CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says told Mike Hos…

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Guru with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar 31:07

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Guru Sowle × Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar A conversation that transcends categories, where spirituality meets entrepreneurship, leadership meets laughter, and wisdom meets rapid-fire wit. In this unforgettable episode, Guru Sowle sits down with the global humanitarian and founder of The Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar, to explo…

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Best of 2025: Dame Noeline Taurua gives first interview since coaching saga began on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 9:16

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Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since the saga began Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach. The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp. Interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is leadin…

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Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week with "some rando", Sir John Key 11:29

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It’s Friday once more, but Mike Hosking’s panel for Wrapping the Week looks a little different. Tim Wilson is off on holiday, so a special guest was brought in to replace him – Sir John Key. It took a while for Kate to guess the "rando" calling in, but once she did they got stuck in discussing clothing, wine, and whether or not Sir John can join Ka…

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Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Coffee snobs and how 60 differs to 40 10:09

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The A-Team is back to Wrap the Week, with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joining Mike Hosking to discuss the week that was. They discussed Mike’s coffee woes, how being 60 differs to being 40, and a wayward delivery of cherries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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STORY 1024 | திருவாழத்தான் | STORY TIME TAMIL 12:20

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Best of 2025: Ed Sheeran talks his career, fame, and 2026 Loop Tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 11:59

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“Finding the balance”: Ed Sheeran talks fame and staying grounded, 2026 tour One of the world’s bestselling artists, Ed Sheeran is one of the most influential artists of his generation. He’s sold almost 200 million albums and is one of only a handful of artists on Spotify Billions Club with more than ten tracks with over one billion streams. Sheera…

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Best of 2025: Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 12:22

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"Such a joyful thing": Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming NZ tour Jimmy Carr is well known for a couple of things, his controversial comedy and distinctive laugh chief among them. And he’s bringing both to Kiwi audiences early next year, travelling right across the country, stopping in 13 different cities. He’s got a prolific career in standup, as w…

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Best of 2025: Eric Topol talks longevity on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 13:16

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Longevity: What's the secret to living longer, healthier lives? People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer. Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular. Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decad…

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Best of 2025: Dr Libby Weaver talks iron deficiencies on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 12:05

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Is an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses A common deficiency could be holding you back. Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention. Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, n…

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STORY 1023 | கடுகுத் தாத்தா | STORY TIME TAMIL 14:00

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Best of 2025: Murray Bartlett and Annie Murphy talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers' on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 10:28

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"A wild, unhinged romp": Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ returns for a second season. Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko has invited a new cast of characters to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, pushing them to the brin…

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Best of 2025: Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 6:57

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"Time to move": Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it. He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end of the year, bringing to an end a six-year tenure that started just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Robinson says he's proud of…

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Best of 2025: Joseph Parker on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 11:06

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"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent Joseph Parker’s next fight is still up in the air. The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice. Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr Usyk, but Dubois may be first in line for that fight. Park…

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Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Supermarket collectables and ad jingles 10:39

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed clothes shopping and quiet luxury, Mike’s problem with some supermarket collectables, and who has the best voice for advertising jingles. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Best of 2025: James May talks his stage show on the Mike Hosking Breakfast 11:18

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"You can't rewind": James May takes to the stage with 'exciting' new show When you hear the name ‘James May’, it’s likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects. He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows visiting other countries, rebuilding toys and machines…

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STORY 1022 | எண்ணங்கள் | STORY TIME TAMIL 11:30

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Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025 1:30:55

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of December, we cover off the better-than-expected Q3 GDP number, which is signalling some hope for next year. Jennie Wyllie has resigned as the CEO of Netball NZ, but does it need to go further than that? And for the final time for the year Kerre Woodham …

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is my politician of the year 1:46

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It’s that time of the year where we pick our politician of the year. For me, it's the same person as last year. Political commentators, myself included at times, have an unfortunate tendency to sometimes choose politicians because they’re good at playing the political game. And if you’re into that, you might pick Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for colle…

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Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Christmas plans, Vanity Fair photoshoot, holidays 12:35

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For the final time this year, Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the Vanity Fair photoshoot of the Trump Administration, festive clothing, and their plans for the Christmas holidays. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Warren Maher: Waikato Regional Council Chair on the request for a one year extension of the Te Huia service 3:16

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The Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service could come off the tracks if it becomes too expensive for rate payers. Waikato Regional Council is writing to the NZTA board to ask for a one-year extension of the service, through to 2027. They want to test full integration with Auckland’s City Rail Link, which opens next year. Waikato Regional Counc…

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Kruze Tangira: Former Men's netball skipper and commentator on the resignation of Jennie Wyllie as Netball NZ CEO 4:26

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The resignation of Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie had to happen. That's the view of former New Zealand men's netball skipper and commentator Kruze Tangira. Tangira told Heather du Plessis-Allan he believes the drama around the standing down then reinstatement of head coach Dame Noeline Taurua has plagued the year. He says it started all the …

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Liz Gregory: Leavers' Trust Founder on the Government cancelling the registration of Gloriavale's school 2:51

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A push for the Government to use its powers to begin dismantling Gloriavale. The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect school’s licence, forcing it closed from January. The call comes just a week after former leader Howard Temple was sentenced to more than two years in prison for sex offending. Leavers' Trust Founder Liz Gregory …

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Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the rising number of students disciplined for physical assault 3:00

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A view school violence is changing, with fewer mass fights, but far more frequent outbursts. New data shows 12,300 students were disciplined for physical assault this year – up 49% on 2019. Most incidents involved students attacking other students. Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Heather du Plessis-Allan increasing neurodiversity i…

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Richard Prebble: Former Associate Finance Minister on the GDP, path of the economy 4:18

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A prediction that 2026 will be a very good year for the economy. GDP grew 1.1% in the September quarter. Former Associate Finance Minister Richard Prebble even suspects we could see a turnaround in unemployment, which has ticked up since 2022. He says Stats NZ data is always backwards looking. Prebble told Heather du Plessis-Allan job ads are on th…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the White House's new Presidential Walk of Fame 4:22

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Donald Trump has unveiled a new Presidential Walk of Fame in The White House. It includes portraits of all the previous presidents and corresponding descriptions, written in the style of social media posts. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan Trump has helped write some of them. The one for Joe Biden refers to him as Sleep…

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Gerard Bond: Oceana Gold CEO on the approval of the $8 billion Waihi North mine 3:10

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The $8 billion Waihi North mine has been given the approval to go for gold, and there could be many millions of ounces out of it. It's been given the green light through the Government's fast track programme. The permit secures 350 existing jobs and creates more than 100 new roles. Oceana Gold Chief Executive Gerard Bond told Heather du Plessis All…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is why postal voting needs to go 1:47

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Surely that judge throwing out the election result in Auckland has started the clock ticking on postal voting. This case may not seem a big deal given that it involves just 79 votes, in just one subdivision, in just one relatively small local board election in Auckland. But the 79 may just be the tip of the iceberg. It may be that hundreds of ballo…

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Matiu Walters: Six60 Lead Singer discusses the band's drive, festival, new single 11:01

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It’s not a Kiwi summer without Six60, and the county’s highest selling live band is rolling on. They’ve dropped their latest single, ‘We Made It’, coming in the wake of their bestselling Australian performance at the Sydney Opera House. They’ll also have the honour of being the first live act to perform at the new One NZ Stadium in Christchurch and…

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Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025 1:30:19

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of December, we speak to the new Deputy Police Commissioner and preview the Q3 GDP number. The Government is saying the road cone hotline's performed as desired, so they’re shutting it down – six months early. Six60 lead singer Matiu Walters stops by for…

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Craig Williams: Maketū Pies General Manager on the first hot pie vending machine in Rotorua 2:40

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A Kiwi classic with added convenience. Rotorua has its first hot pie vending machine, stocked with the famous Maketū Pies. All ten varieties are on offer in the machine, which sits just outside the I-site and besides the Redwoods Treewalk. General Manager Craig Williams told Heather du Plessis-Allan the site was selected for visibility, with around…

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Andrew Body: Financial Markets and Banking Expert on the Reserve Bank's changes to banks' capital holding requirements 3:28

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Hopes a Reserve Bank move will translate to better prices for borrowers might be overly optimistic. It is changing the mix of capital banks are required to hold, aiming to reduce funding costs and freeing up around $5 billion in equity across the sector. It’s also targeting closing the gap between bigger and smaller banks, making the market more co…

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Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on early end to the road cone tipline, its findings 5:15

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The Government maintains its road cone hotline has been worthwhile. The pilot, which encouraged the public to report excessive cone use, ends tomorrow, six months ahead of schedule. Site visits found 86% of work sites were already compliant. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden told Heather du Plessis-Allan the hotline has found there are…

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Mike Pannett: New Deputy Police Commissioner on his appointment to the role following the McSkimming fallout 2:20

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Newly minted Deputy Police Commissioner Mike Pannett says he's up for the challenge as he starts the job. His predecessor Jevon McSkimming was given nine months home detention yesterday, for possessing objectionable material. Pannett told Heather du Plessis-Allan the reputational damage from McSkimming is something police need to take into account.…

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Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner on the Coroner's report into the self-inflicted deaths of six Northland youths 3:50

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Schools and kura could have an important role to play in preventing youth suicide. Coroner Tania Tetitaha's inquiry into the self-inflicted deaths of six young people finds they were effectively lost in a fragmented system. Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad says we need to make sure getting help is as easy as possible at the earliest stages of …

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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of the final GDP announcement 3:25

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Several of the major banks expect a significant bounce back in GDP for Q3 when Stats NZ releases its economic figures later this morning. Westpac and ANZ both predict a gain of about one percent, putting that down to a jump in activity across the board. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Heather du Plessis Allan while she's nervous some of tha…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025 1:30:09

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of December, Nicola Willis responds to the surplus being pushed out another year, the third blowout in her two years as the Finance Minister. Indycar champ Scott Dixon is on to talk his career and the launch of a new world class karting facility in Auck…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nicola Willis needs to be braver and cut more 1:50

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It's no surprise that Nicola Willis has pushed out surplus by another year. That now makes it three years in two years, as in she has delayed surplus by three years in just the space of the two years she’s been at the Finance Minister’s desk. Had she kept her pledge, the one she made about tidying up this country’s books when asking for our votes i…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Nick Reiner being arrested on suspicion of murdering Rob and Michele Reiner 4:44

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The son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner is being held on suspicion of the murder of his parents. Police say 32-year-old Nick Reiner's been booked for murder after Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. They say he's a suspect in the case and is being held on a US$4 million bail. US Correspondent Richar…

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on retail crime, highs and lows of 2025, Government's books 11:49

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Today Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell to recap the highs and lows of 2025 on the final Politics Wednesday for the year. They also discussed the retail crime numbers, the state of the Government’s books, the need for a social media ban, and the situation with Nicola Willis and Ruth Richards…

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Scott Dixon: Indycar Champion on the opening of the Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway in Auckland 6:56

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A momentous day for New Zealand motorsport. The Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway, a world-class karting facility in Auckland, is officially opening. The track builds on the country’s heritage and pathway to the world stage. It will be opened by Indycar champion Scott Dixon, who told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s going to be huge, especially for the young …

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Angus Chambers: General Practice Owners Association Chair on the proposed new Primary Health Organisation 2:30

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A possible win for the General Practice Owners Association, as they take on the so-called healthcare duopoly and cost pressures. Their proposal for a breakaway Primary Health Organisation is gaining traction, with 116 GP practices, covering 833,000 enrolled patients, showing interest. If approved by Health New Zealand, it would become the country’s…

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Vi Hausia: Former Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Deputy Chair on the overturning of the Papatoetoe election due to manipulated voting papers 2:20

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Questions over whether the postal voting system is working after a South Auckland local body election was overturned. Judge Richard McIlraith ruled irregularities altered the outcome of the Papatoetoe vote for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board. The case involved stolen voting papers and fraudulent use, and a new election must be held by April 9. For…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government pushing out surplus expectations 8:07

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The Government insists it has a plan to turn the economy around. Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows the country is first forecast to be in the black by 2029-2030. The Finance Minister has admitted the country is borrowing money to pay the interest bill on the debt. Nicola Willis told Heather du Plessis Allan that bill is about $9…

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Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on the new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport 3:28

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Critics aren't convinced the Government's new mega-Ministry will work. It's merging the environment, housing and urban development, and transport ministries into a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. Right-wing think tank NZ Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich says it will still report to the same number of ministe…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Bondi attack was a race relations problem 1:37

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This business of Australia tightening up its gun laws feels like it runs the risk of distracting from the bigger problems over there. I don’t think guns were the problem on Sunday. Australia already has some of the tightest gun laws in the world. This is a race relations problem. This attack was predictable. There was no shortage of warnings. Jewis…

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Tom Sainsbury: Kiwi Comedian on season 3 of Small Town Scandal, the TV adaptation 11:37

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Tom Sainsbury is back in our ears, and he’ll soon be on our screens too. Season three of the Kiwi comedian’s one-man murder mystery series has just released, but it’s actually season one that’s about to make the headlines. The first season of his ‘Small Town Scandal’ podcast has been turned into an eight episode TV series, releasing in February nex…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025 1:30:38

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of December, how is Australia responding to the Bondi Beach terror attack, and what questions are being asked of the national intelligence network? Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce previews the HYEFU numbers and explains why it may not be the worst th…

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John Minty: Splore Owner on the 2026 Festival being the final instalment 3:09

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Splore's announced it'll come to an end next year after hopes of a Government lifeline fell through. Next year's instalment of the annual boutique music and arts festival at Auckland's Tapapakanga Regional Park will be the last due to low ticket sales in recent years. Long-time owner John Minty says they weren't considered for the Government's $70 …

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Michael Zekulin: Australian National University lecturer on how the Bondi Beach shooting occurred 3:27

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Sydney's terror attack is raising questions about intelligence shortcomings and where security systems could be beefed up. A 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son allegedly shot dozens of people celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah at Bondi on Sunday evening. The younger man had been investigated by the country's security agency before and was…