Articles by Barry Soper and Newstalk ZB Staff
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Barry Soper on Winston: Maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him
Friday, 3 May 2024, 7:27PMPolitical Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from...
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Helen Clark: “We look to foreign ministers to be a representation of our country abroad.”
Friday, 3 May 2024, 7:05PMWinston Peters has doubled-down on his spat with former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bobb Carr. On Twitter this morning,...
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Dan Mitchinson: “It’s a mess – there's been about two thousand people arrested."
Friday, 3 May 2024, 6:53PMInternational Correspondent Dan Mitchinson speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the UCLA protests, Trump trial and Brittany...
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'Two ducks with one stone' Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is on holiday
Friday, 3 May 2024, 6:39PMNewstalk ZB sports contributor Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Ethan de Groot will be down south duck shooting,...
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Sir Bryan 'Beegee' Williams: "They're starved of top-level rugby in Samoa and Tonga".
Friday, 3 May 2024, 6:00PMOn Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3 May 2024, Moana Pasifika patron Sir Bryan 'Beegee' Williams discusses...
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Victoria University Vice Chancellor on free speech debate, more speakers added
Friday, 3 May 2024, 5:43PMWellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added. A panel discussion...
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"Perhaps she just wanted to come in and sort me out": Wellington florist on encounter with Julie Anne Genter
Friday, 3 May 2024, 5:22PMJulie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington. Newcombe told Heather du...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Bob Carr might be wasting his time
Friday, 3 May 2024, 4:49PMI reckon Bob Carr might be wasting his time and money sueing Winston Peters for defamation. If he was hoping that he would...
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Simon Barnett: I don't reckon there is any skill in shooting a duck
Friday, 3 May 2024, 2:54PMOn the eve of the start of the duck hunting season brave Simon Barnett popped his head above the maimai and asked if there...
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"Not for the faint of heart": Tami Neilson on making a living as a musician
Friday, 3 May 2024, 2:17PMMay is New Zealand Music Month, the theme for this year ‘Amplifying Aotearoa’, aiming to shine a light on those who are the...
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Politics Friday: Labour MP takes a 'wait and see' approach to education policies
Friday, 3 May 2024, 12:10PMToday on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined by National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour’s Duncan Webb. They discussed...
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"She wanted to target me": Florist speaks about Julie Anne Genter altercation
Friday, 3 May 2024, 10:47AMThe florist who's accused Julie Anne Genter of yelling at her says the confrontation could have been avoided. Laura Newcombe...
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"Pretty ugly and threatening": Further arrests at US uni protest
Friday, 3 May 2024, 10:35AMMore protesters have been arrested as students continue to demonstrate at US universities. Police dismantled a Pro-Palestine...
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"It looks like there's a pattern of behaviour": Political commentator on Julie Anne Genter's outburst
Friday, 3 May 2024, 10:13AMIs it time to review the attitudes of MPs inside parliament? Political commentator Brigette Morten told Mike Hosking that...
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Over $400m in unclaimed funds held by the IRD
Friday, 3 May 2024, 10:03AMKiwis are being urged to check if Inland Revenue has any unclaimed funds in their name. Almost 416,000 Kiwis are owed more...
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Opinion
Mark the Week: James Shaw was badly let down
Friday, 3 May 2024, 9:52AMAt the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Julie-Anne...
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"We gotta keep this industry alive": NZ Fashion week plans for a strong return
Friday, 3 May 2024, 9:37AMNew Zealand Fashion Week's planning to come back bigger and stronger next year. It's had to cancel this year's event and...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 3 May 2024
Friday, 3 May 2024, 9:18AMOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 3rd of May we discussed the changes the Government is making to...
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Wrapping the Week: Celebrating your anniversary on the wrong day
Friday, 3 May 2024, 8:59AMKate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back once more to wrap the week with Mike Hosking. They discussed everything from musicians...
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Educators are "thrilled" by Govt's focus on literacy
Friday, 3 May 2024, 8:44AMThe stronger focus on literacy in education appears to be well-received by educators, so far. The Government's set a target...
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Ten times as many Kiwis prescribed ADHD medication
Friday, 3 May 2024, 8:31AMMore adult Kiwis are receiving ADHD medicine than ever before. There's been a tenfold increase in the amount dispensed for...
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"Appalling incident": Julie Anne Genter's confrontation is "part of a wider trend"
Friday, 3 May 2024, 8:22AMWe're being told Parliament has lost its sense of decorum because MPs have lost their respect for Parliament as an institution. Green...
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"I'm eagerly awaiting the legal advice": Canada faces legal action over trade dispute
Friday, 3 May 2024, 8:12AMThe Trade Minister is taking the legal fight to Canada over a trade dispute. The Government says Canada's refusing to comply...
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Cost of living sees kiwi fashion snubbed, Fashion Week cancelled
Friday, 3 May 2024, 7:54AMAre kiwis uninterested in New Zealand Fashion? New Zealand Fashion Week has been cancelled this August and has decided to...