Best Tri State Generation Podcasts (2025)

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Senate Majority Leader Thune on political violence, shutdowns and tariffs 32:14

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Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Senate Majority Leader John Thune for an exclusive interview. They discuss: - The reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk - Reflect on the anniversary of 9/11 - Government funding - And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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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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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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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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The Creator Economy: Content to Commerce 11:09

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Punchbowl News Policy Reporter Samantha Handler joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Cassey Ho, who went from a solo creator to running a multi-million dollar wellness business with 30 employees across the country. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more ab…

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What happened to our politics? 10:27

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Anna and Jake take a hard look at the rise of political violence in America following the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — and what it means for the state of our political discourse. They also break down the Congressional Black Caucus leaders lining up behind Colin Allred’s Texas Senate bid, plus the latest from Capitol Hill on long-stalled…

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103. Prime Mutton - The legendary stout enthusiast deciding which pints are absolute creamers. 1:13:13

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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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Dems are digging in for a funding fight 15:50

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Congress is barreling toward another funding showdown — and the odds of a shutdown are rising. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s strategy, a bipartisan push to repeal Syria sanctions and the latest signs that Maine Gov. Janet Mills may take on Sen. Susan Collins. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel toda…

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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…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025 1:28:47

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 10th of September, the Children's Commissioner speaks on what happens now with Tom Phillips' kids and calls to give them privacy. We have a record number of 15-year-olds leaving school early, but the vast majority are moving straight into different education. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Ande…

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Billie Moore: NZ Airports Association CEO on the report looking at integrating domestic and international terminals 4:04

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Airports could save money and drive down airfares by bringing domestic and international terminals together. A study has found integrated airport terminals save on double-ups and encourage passengers to spend more money. It shows this extra revenue could help airports cut costs for airlines, which could mean cheaper fares for travellers. NZ Airport…

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Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Board Chair on the record levels of red meat export prices 5:04

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New Zealand red meat prices are at record levels and are expected to remain strong throughout the year. Earnings for core red meat exports are expected to rise by $1.4 billion to $10.5 billion for the 2024–2025 season. Beef + Lamb New Zealand Board Chair Kate Acland says there's incredible global demand for red meat. She told Mike Hosking that whil…

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Steve Symon: Ministerial Advisory Group Chair on their plan for tackling organised crime 4:50

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A panel of experts has a solution to tackling organised crime but won't yet say what it is. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime has put out a new list of recommendations ahead of its final report later this month. Among the suggestions are greater accountability across government departments and a new minist…

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Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the high number of students granted early leave exemptions 3:32

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A view that more students are dropping out of school early because they have a clear career pathway in mind. More than 1300 15-year-olds received an exemption last year and 90% went into further study. Canterbury's Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Mike Hosking schools have been working hard with polytechs, while the Ministry runs a …

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Angus Chambers: General Practice Association Chair on the impact of the digital health service 2:52

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A new digital health service is being praised, but one doctor believes it's doing more harm than good. More than 21 thousand consultations have been delivered through the 24/7 online scheme, which launched in July. Health Minister Simeon Brown says it gives Kiwis faster access to care when usual GPs are unavailable. Despite views it's easing pressu…

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Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner calls to give the children of Tom Phillips space 2:55

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The country is being urged to give Tom Phillips' children time and space to begin their long road to recovery. The children are now at an undisclosed location after their father died during an altercation with Police near Marokopa in western Waikato. Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad told Mike Hosking the children's needs must come first. She s…

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The Hill is waiting on Trump 17:47

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The government funding fight is taking center stage as both parties wait on President Donald Trump’s next move. Plus, a key Republican backs Trump’s Fed nominee, and Senate Republicans gear up to push through nearly 50 Trump nominees using the “nuclear option.” Anna and Jake break it all down. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel …

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The City's Backyard Ep 171 Rock Drummer CARMINE APPICE (Vanilla Fudge, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Cactus) talks about the days when he was with Ozzy and Rod and his new tour with his show TONIGHT'S The ... 36:45

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Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Beck, Bogart & Appice, Cactus, and Blue Murder) checks in to talk about his days touring on the road with Ozzy and recording and co-writing with Rod Stewart! Carmine drops by as a regular guest but this time he's on tour with Tonight's The Night - The Rod Stewart Hybr…

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Mike's Minute: We need more transparency around the Reserve Bank 2:13

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We should all thank Kelly Eckhold, a some-time participant on this show and most-of-the-time economist at Westpac, for his thinking around the future of the Reserve Bank. As I have said many times, if one good thing came out of Covid, it put the Reserve Bank, its role, and its influence front and centre for many more of us that may never really hav…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the Prime Minister being ousted in a vote of no confidence 5:30

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France has been plunged into a fresh political crisis, with MPs voting to oust the prime minister. The BBC reports Francois Bayrou called the surprise vote of confidence on himself after huge opposition to his budget plans. France's National Assembly voted by 364 votes to 194 to eject him from office, and bring down his minority government. Preside…

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James Laughlin: High performance leadership coach on success, new book ‘Habits for High Performers’ 10:46

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What does it take to achieve excellence? James Laughlin is a 7 time world champion drummer, a high-performance leadership trainer, and the mental skills coach for Canterbury Rugby. He's written a book, ‘Habits for High Performers’, distilling his approach to life into a book that’s shot to #1 on the Book Scan List, and comes highly recommended by t…

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Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2025 1:28:41

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of September, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Police Minister Mark Mitchell discuss the successful operation to find Tom Phillips’ kids and the police officer who was shot in the process. Sir Brian Roche details his disappointment in the unions for rejecting yet another pay of…

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Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Management Managing Director on the national average rent falling 2:16

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Rents are falling, with the national average hitting the lowest point since September of 2023. It’s sitting at $628, with Wellington being hit the hardest, with a drop of 11.8%, while Auckland fell 2.3%. New rental listings also surged 16% year on year, with 6,700 in August. Aspire Property Managing Director Mike Atkinson told Mike Hosking Wellingt…

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Jo Townsend: New Zealand Super Fund CEO on the fund generating returns of nearly 12% in the past year 4:00

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The New Zealand Super Fund has bucked economic trends. It's generated returns of nearly 12% over the past year, growing to $85 billion, and it’s suggested it will reach $100 billion by 2028. CEO Jo Townsend told Mike Hosking that despite the ever-increasing amount of uncertainty in the world, markets have been incredibly strong over the last five y…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on Tom Phillips' death, the recovery of the three children 7:49

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Police Minister Mark Mitchell says officers faced a difficult and complex situation bringing an end to Tom Phillips's time on the run. He was shot dead by Police in the early hours of yesterday on a rural Waikato road following a burglary. An injured officer, who was shot multiple times, remains in Waikato Hospital and is facing a number of surgeri…

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Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the latest pay offers to teachers 4:19

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Recent pay offers to teachers are seen by the Public Service Commissioner as entirely reasonable. Primary teachers decided to reject its latest offer, while PPTA members are voting on the revised one. It includes increasing the number of days secondary teachers can be called back to work outside of term time. Commissioner Sir Brian Roche told Mike …

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Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on the death of Tom Phillips, recovery of the children 5:49

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The Police Commissioner says they're very relieved to have safely recovered the children of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips after nearly four years. He was shot dead by Police in the early hours of yesterday on a rural Waikato road following a burglary. One child was with him, the two others were found in the afternoon at a remote campsite. Richard …

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GOP leaders need a funding plan 15:07

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There are just 22 days until the shutdown deadline and Republicans need a plan. Plus: Anna and Jake break down how the numbers in the House are about to get even tighter. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our fr…

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Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2025 1:28:57

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 8th of September, NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks after his party conference over the weekend. Scott 'Razor' Robertson is on the show on a Monday after an incredible win over the Springboks at Eden Park. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss the All Blacks win, the Warriors loss a…

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Mike's Minute: All Blacks vs The Māori Party 1:49

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What a contrast Saturday night was. At Eden Park the rugby as good as you could possibly want. For all the hype and worry of the week, the All Blacks reminded us that when it all comes together, when it really matters and records of significance are on the line, there is no side in the world that can touch them. We won well. We never looked like we…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the All Blacks vs South Africa, Wallabies vs Argentina, and the Warriors' difficult next match 10:59

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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 All Blacks have defeated South Africa to defend their unbeaten streak at Eden Park. The Wallabies have narrowly defeated Argentina after scoring a try 6 minutes after full time. And the Warriors have suffered another loss ahead of t…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he is surprised by Labour's loss in Tamaki Makaurau by-election 9:53

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The Prime Minister's surprised Labour lost in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara won the seat over Peeni Henare by three thousand votes. The by-election was triggered by the death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Total turnout was around 27.1 percent. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he thought Labour would trounce Te Pati …

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Leigh Marsh: Corrections Custodial Services Commissioner on Paremoremo prison makeover 3:24

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A colourful makeover coming for Auckland's Paremoremo prison unit which houses the country's most dangerous criminals, won't be anything too flashy. In a bid to lift its oppressive conditions, the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit is receiving a fresh paint job with colourful designs and shapes. It follows a Chief Ombudsman report raising concerns of …