Best Walter Hudson Podcasts (2025)

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12-07-25 Hour 2 NARN With Guest Host Walter Hudson - A.I. Government Takeover on the way 1:00:00

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In Hour 2 of the NARN Live with Guest Host Walter Hudson he dives into the dangers and positives of A.I. and what it means for the republican party See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Northern Alliance Radio - Brad Carlson

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The Anti-ICE Conspiracy That Demands Prosecution Now 11:38

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Organized crime. That's what we're witnessing in plain view, thinly veiled by Democrats dog whistling (literally) to their radical base, calling them to interfere with federal law enforcement - which is a crime. Nothing less than aggressive prosecutions will stop this. Support the showBy Walter Hudson

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will Australia's social media ban actually work? 2:05

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So tomorrow's the big day, isn't it? And it is, I think, not an overstatement to say that the eyes of the world, well, at least politicians around the world, are going to be on Australia and whether the social media ban will actually work. And that is still a live question, isn't it? We're less than 24 hours from the thing taking effect and none of…

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Jimmy Barnes: Australian Singer on 40 year of 'For The Working Class Man', upcoming tour 11:30

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The Working Class Man is back. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of his landmark album, For The Working Class Man, Jimmy Barnes is bringing his most famous songs to our shores early next year. The most successful artist in Australian chart history has long loved New Zealand because we showed his band, Cold Chisel, love right from the very beginning.…

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Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025 1:30:33

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of December, what will the RMA reform, set to be announced this afternoon, look like? And why are Chinese warships shadowing our Naval vessels? Investor Malcolm Gillies has bought Wellington Rugby's 50% stake in the Hurricanes as he looks to turn the franc…

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Christoph Schumacher: Massey University Professor of Innovation and Economics on the summer holiday period and productivity 2:46

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The debate over out long summer break is heating up. An op-ed from businessman Toss Grimley claims New Zealand’s extended shutdown hurts productivity, a stance backed up by Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges. Bridges says there’s a real perception the country “shuts down until March”, and that we’re seen more as “lifestylers” than serious …

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Andrew Morrison: Wool Research Organisation Chair on the strong wool sector securing first export deal for wool particles 3:08

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A significant milestone for the country's wool sector, with an export deal signed. Wool Source has had its first commercial export order confirmed. The Wool Research Organisation company's signed a deal with a Japanese company, for eight tonnes of Kiwi products. Chair Andrew Morrison told Heather du Plessis-Allan they’ve spent about seven years dec…

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Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes new board chair on purchasing a 50% stake in the club 5:29

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The new Hurricanes board chair is determined to turn around the books of the struggling Super Rugby franchise. Developer Malcolm Gillies has acquired the 50% stake in the club, offloaded by the Wellington Rugby Union to balance its own books. The franchise has collectively lost $4 million in the past three seasons. Gillies told Heather du Plessis A…

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Jane Rogers: Auditor-General's Sector Manager for Schools on the audit of school board spending 3:35

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Auditors are calling out schools for questionable spending on overseas trips and travel. The Auditor-General’s latest report flagged concerns with more than 170 school boards last year, many involving how principals used coaching and wellbeing funds. Around a third were tied to travel. Sector Manager for Schools, Jane Rogers told Heather du Plessis…

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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the NZ Navy ship being shadowed by Chinese warships 2:48

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A New Zealand navy ship's been shadowed by seven Chinese warships in East Asian waters. HMNZS Aotearoa was carrying out surveillance and deterrence activities last month to enforce the UN's sanctions against North Korea. The Defence Force has confirmed the warships kept a safe distance throughout. Otago University international relations professor …

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Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the Government announcing changes to consenting in their RMA reform 2:57

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Contractors want one thing from the Government’s RMA overhaul: a simpler system. Ministers are today announcing significant changes to consenting as part of a shake-up to the Resource Management Act. It's expected to cut the need for consents in 46% of cases that currently need them. Civil Contractors NZ CEO Alan Pollard told Heather du Plessis-All…

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Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on high support for social media ban and Anika Wells travel drama 5:51

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Australian Correspondent Steve Price joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about a recent poll showing 70% of Australian parents are in support of this weeks social media ban. But, only 35% are confident that the platforms will effectively block children. And, Sports Minister Anika Wells is in more hot water after charging taxpayers more than $40…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on alleged war crimes, Kristi Noem's potential replacement, and Waymo 4:07

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United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will not confirm whether the video footage of a strike on a Venezuelan boat will be released. Critics have called the strike a war crime. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the replacement of long-time ally and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And, self driving car company Waymo has …

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John Munro: Thousands of formal warnings scrapped due to unlawful issuance 2:23

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Thousands of Police issued 'formal warnings' have been scrapped after findings that 63% were issued unlawfully. 'Formal warnings' are used as alternatives to prosecutions where the offence is deemed unworthy of going through the courts. Last week, Police told all staff that compulsory training will be rolled out and an updated policy for formal war…

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Joe Flint: Wall Street Journal reporter on Netflix acquiring Warner Bros Studios 2:54

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Another major shake up is coming to the streaming sphere as Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros Studios. The $125B acquisition includes HBO Max - giving them the rights to shows like Game of Thrones, Succession, and Euphoria. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has said theatrical releases will become more limited, as Netflix sees them as not 'consumer f…

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12-07-25 Hour 1 NARN With Guest Host Walter Hudson - LATINOS FOR TRUMP 1:00:00

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Replay of HOUR 1 of THE NARN LIVE with guest host State Representative Walter Hudson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Northern Alliance Radio - Brad Carlson

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Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025 1:30:25

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 5th of December with Heather du Plessis-Allan, Mark Mitchell responds to Andrew Coster's allegations and the police are having to do away with thousands of formal warnings because officers haven't followed protocol. Prime Minister Chris Luxon responds to Coster's allegations and the tax…

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on a brighter outlook for the economy in 2026 3:14

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Signs of a brighter economy in the year to come. ASB's forecasting annual growth of more than two-and a half percent in 2026. It points to an accelerated housing market, more resilient exports, and a renewed willingness to spend. Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Heather du Plessis-Allan we can expect inflation to soften further, with the Reserve B…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on Andrew Coster's claims he knew about McSkimming allegations earlier 4:49

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Police Minister Mark Mitchell's doubling down on his version of the McSkimming saga timeline - calling recent claims "absolute utter nonsense." Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's come out over the weekend claiming Mitchell - and Chris Hipkins - knew about the McSkimming affair, years earlier than they're letting on. However Mitchell told He…

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GAME 9: Cincinnati Bearcats Lose For 11th Straight Time At Xavier Musketeers 23:41

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The full Chatterbox Bearcats crew — Chuck Walter, Hudson Klauke, Nick Niehause, and Eric Lilly — delivered instant reaction live from Martino’s on Vine after Cincinnati’s tough Crosstown Shootout loss to Xavier. They break down the Bearcats’ ongoing search for a true No. 1 scorer, how Tre Carroll lit up UC, whether KenPom’s rankings can be trusted,…

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Mike's Minute: The madness of the carbon auction needs to end 1:55

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It's the definition of madness. And stupidity. How many times do you have to do the same dumb thing with no result, thus proving your system doesn’t work, before you admit your system doesn’t work and give up? The last of the carbon auctions was held this week. You know where this story is going. I first got interested in this a couple of years ago…

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Mark the Week: School lunches were the stupidest story of the week 2:12

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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. Consumers: 7/10 Confidence at a 6-month high. School lunches: 3/10 This is the stupidest story of the week. Four days it lasted – we've become myopic. We fixate on triviality. It’s got a small village idiot vibe to it, don’t you r…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025 1:28:11

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 5th of December, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike to wrap the year before he takes off on holiday. They also exchanged gifts, and both of them were hugely impressed with each other's loot. And for the final time of the year, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrapped the Week, talking…

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Mike's Minute: The NZ retail experience, a first hand view 2:08

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The New Zealand retail experience, as summed up by a frustrated Katherine Hawkesby as of yesterday. She visited half a dozen shops - one was decent and the rest were useless. They were useless for a variety of reasons, but the common theme was service, or lack of it. How is it continually possible that we have a sector crying out for support and ye…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Department of Defence report finding Hegseth put military personnel at risk in the Signal chat incident 4:16

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The US Defence Secretary seems to be in hot water. A Department of Defence report concluded that Pete Hegseth put military personnel at risk when he shared information of a planned airstrike over Signal. The incident came to light when a journalist for the Atlantic was accidently added to the chat in which sensitive details of the strike on Houthi …

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Gift exchange between Mike and Christopher Luxon, price of postage 11:21

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For the final time this year, Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the gift exchange that happened earlier on the show and Mike’s reaction to the Prime Minister's interesting gift. Plus, they got into the price of postage, shopping, and good service. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 2003 3:58

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The Retirement Commissioner's unfazed at the prospect of a potential retirement village price rise. The Government's announced changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003, aiming to ease the experience of elderly people and their families. Changes include ensuring money is paid back within a year after a resident leaves. Commissioner Jane Wrightson…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the secondary teachers accepting their new collective agreement 3:57

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The Education Minister's pleased to see secondary school teachers vote yes for their new collective agreement. PPTA members have accepted the Government's offer, which includes a 4.6% pay increase over two years and a million dollar a year fund for professional development. Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking it's a good resolution and she's …

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister wraps the year, exchanges gifts with Mike Hosking 13:50

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‘Tis the season for the annual swapping of gifts between the Prime Minister and broadcaster Mike Hosking. For Prime Minister Christopher Luxon the festive season has begun with meal tray tables bearing the longtime broadcaster’s face, after the pair exchanged gifts in a Christmas tradition that dates back several years. As for Hosking, he’ll leave …

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Crosstown Shootout Keys To The Game With Xavier Insider Paul Fritschner 34:41

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Xavier basketball insider Paul Fritschner joins the Chatterbox Bearcats crew for a full Crosstown Shootout preview. Paul breaks down the Musketeers’ remarkable turnaround after a rough start, the key matchups and adjustments both teams need to win, and what makes this rivalry one of the best in college basketball. Plenty of insight, strategy, and s…

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Mike's Minute: We watch Australia's social media ban with interest 2:22

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The Australian social media ban has started. Well, sort of. It came in on Monday but begins officially on the 10th of December. The worrying thing is one of the big proponents of the idea said she believed with all her heart that "we were saving a generation". That is not true. Saving them from what? Themselves? Theory vs reality is very powerfully…

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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson: Actors on their performances in 'Song Sung Blue' 10:25

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‘Song Sung Blue’, a story of hope amidst a tragic love story. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star as Mike and Claire Sardina, aka Lightning and Thunder, a duo Neil Diamond tribute act that got major attention in Milwaukee. The film is based off a documentary about the couple with the same name, that was released in 2008. Before working together on th…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025 1:28:25

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4th December, Sir Brian Roche discusses Andrew Coster’s resignation from his new role over the McSkimming scandal. We've got a new ski deal with China that’s set to bring in high value tourists. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson talk Oscar buzz on their new movie ‘Song Sung Blue’, how easy the…

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Steve Brown: Headwaters and Lumina CEO on their forecast returns increasing 60% on last year 4:06

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A welcome boost to New Zealand's premium meat sector, with strong growth expected this season. Headwaters Farmers —who produce Lumina Lamb— are forecasting returns of $23.50 per lamb, up 60% on last year. It also reports successful expansion into the Middle East. Headwaters and Lumina Chief Executive Steve Brown told Mike Hosking these markets attr…

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Paul Anderson: NZSki CEO on the deal with Sunac-BonSki to attract Chinese skiers to New Zealand 2:57

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A new partnership deal in the ski industry aims to tap into the booming Chinese market. NZSki and Sunac-BonSki have signed on, giving New Zealand direct access to 13.5 million active skiers in China. NZSki CEO Paul Anderson told Mike Hosking while the New Zealanders and Australians make up the bulk of skiers, they’ve seen an increasing number of Ch…

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John Pask: BusinessNZ Chief Economist on the economy emerging from stagnation, the debt levels 3:20

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A view the Government has to get a handle on debt, with forecasts showing the economy's now finally recovering. BusinessNZ's Planning Forecast projects the GDP will grow at just under 3% per year to 2027. But it warns that an ageing population's set to drive superannuation and healthcare costs to unsustainable levels, consuming all income tax reven…

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Nick Hill: Auckland Unlimited CEO on the first round of funding in the $70 million major events package 7:18

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There's a view that Government funding for major events is a smart investment. The first round of events in its $70 million package has been unveiled, including the first ever concert at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha next May. Other events include Linkin Park in Auckland and the Ultra Music Festival in Wellington. Auckland Unlimited Chie…

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Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on Andrew Coster's resignation as Social Investment Agency Head 3:35

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The Public Service Commissioner says he believes former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is genuinely sorry, following his resignation as Social Investment Agency Head. Coster's accepted responsibility for shortcomings highlighted in an IPCA report on the handling of complaints against his then Deputy Jevon McSkimming. His final pay will be near $…

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Why The Cincinnati Bearcats WILL FINALLY WIN at Xavier! Crosstown Shootout Preview 44:53

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Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly dive into all things Crosstown Shootout — breaking down Xavier’s roster, their perimeter firepower, and how the matchup shapes Cincinnati’s path forward. They examine the Bearcats’ recent struggles, what needs to change, and the stakes heading into rivalry week. Plus, the guys wrap up with a look at the ongoing decline o…

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Mike's Minute: Still more questions to answer for the Reserve Bank 2:06

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The mail I'm getting got a bit more official yesterday with Fitch suggesting they think the Reserve Bank isn't done. A lot of people thought the Reserve Bank was done cutting because fill-in Governor Christian Hawkesby basically said as much last week. On the inference that it was over, swap rates on the wholesale market started going up. Why shoul…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Pete Hegseth facing scrutiny over potential war crime 5:05

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The US Secretary of Defence is facing scrutiny for potentially having committed a war crime. Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny over a strike he ordered on a boat in the Caribbean Sea suspected of smuggling drugs. The Washington Post reported last week that Hegseth authorised a highly unusual second strike to kill all survivors on the boat – reports H…

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Scrutiny Week, Labour chasing the Māori seats, cabinet meetings 10:49

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With the year nearing its end, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking for the final Politics Wednesday of 2025. They discussed Scrutiny Week, Labour’s decision to chase the Māori seats and what’s ahead as we enter an election year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025 1:28:24

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3rd of December, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers outlined the Police's new targets in the wake of the McSkimming debacle. Liam Lawson has officially retained his seat for Racing Bulls next season! Former Ferrari and Williams manager Peter Windsor broke down the decision for us. And …

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Fiona Cooper: NZUS Council Executive Director on today's US Business Summit 3:12

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New Zealand’s relationship with the "Land of Opportunity" is taking the spotlight in Auckland today. Business, trade, and political leaders are attending the annual US Business Summit. Christopher Luxon is set to open the summit, shedding light on the Government’s actions to strengthen bilateral ties. NZUS Council Executive Director Fiona Cooper to…

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Lisa King: AF Drinks Founder on the success of the brand, a nationwide distribution deal in the UK 3:33

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The success story keeps rolling for Kiwi company AF Drinks. The alcohol-free brand has just secured nationwide distribution in the UK with supermarket giant Morrisons. It follows on from their US expansion, with them now stocked in over 4000 stores including Target, Walmart, and Sprouts. Founder Lisa King told Mike Hosking there’s been a huge trend…

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Peter Windsor: Former Williams and Ferrari executive on Liam Lawson retaining his spot at Racing Bulls for 2026 6:05

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A mentoring role for Liam Lawson in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The New Zealand driver has retained his spot in Racing Bulls alongside 18-year-old debutant Arvid Lindblad. Lawson had been vying for the vacant seat with demoted Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda, following Isack Hadjar's promotion to the parent team. Former Williams and Ferrari executive P…

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Kate Gainsford: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the number of principals quitting within their first year 2:33

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There's a belief support for first-time principals is falling short. Newstalk ZB analysis has found 970 principals quit in the past three years – one in five within their first year. Retirements jumped 26% over the same period. Secondary Principals' Council Chair Kate Gainsford told Mike Hosking other countries have solid systems to prepare princip…

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Amanda Malu: Education NZ CEO on the economic impact of international students 3:19

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The economic impact of international students is surging. New Stats NZ data shows education-related travel exports jumped to $4.52 billion in the year to September, up from $3.6 billion the previous year. Education New Zealand wants to increase that figure to $7.2 billion by 2034. Chief Executive Amanda Malu told Mike Hosking growth is across all s…

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Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on the Police targets to improve public trust and confidence 2:50

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Confidence from the Police Commissioner that New Zealanders don't see police any differently in the wake of the McSkimming scandal. Richard Chambers has announced four new targets, which include restoring public trust and confidence to 80%. It follows the IPCA's recent and scathing report into how serious allegations against former Deputy Commissio…

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NARN With Brad Carlson 11-30-25 Hour 1 1:00:00

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Northern Alliance Radio - Brad Carlson