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'Wouldn't have traded it for anything.': DJ SuperGran steals the show at Rhythm and Vines
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 10:35amAn 81-year-old's smashing stereotypes - choosing DJ decks rather than knitting needles. Molly Pardoe - who goes by the stage...
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Kiwi IndyCar legend Scott Dixon discusses newly awarded Knighthood
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 10:13amOne of the country's leading figures, in motorsport is becoming a Knight in today's New Year Honours List. The country's...
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The Leighton Smith Podcast
Best Of The Leighton Smith Podcast: Documentary maker Martin Durkin utilising facts and statistics, shows why the science isn't settled on climate change
Monday, 22 December 2025, 1:37pmLeighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2025. In 2007, Documentary maker Martin...
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First female employment court judge made a Dame in latest batch of honours
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 9:40amThree new Dames have made today's New Year Honours List. Former judge Coral Shaw has led a range of public sector reviews,...
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Leighton Smith made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 9:19amLeighton Smith is being made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Broadcasting. He hosted the Mornings...
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Xero founder receives Knighthood for services to infrastructure
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 8:58amLeading figures, in motorsport, business, medicine and the arts are becoming Knights in today's New Year Honours List. Xero...
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Nelson Mayor marks one year since Seargent Lyn Fleming's death
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 8:44amNew Year's Eve celebrations in Nelson tonight will have a tinge of sadness, as the city marks one year since Police officer...
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Best of 2025: Eric Topol talks longevity on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:54pmLongevity: What's the secret to living longer, healthier lives? People are becoming increasingly more interested in living...
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Mike Van de Elzen: Christmas Strawberry Sponge
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 11:05amCook time: 10mins Prep time: 30mins Serves 6 people INGREDIENTS: 6 eggspinch of salt250 gm caster sugar1 tsp vanilla paste10...
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Northland Regional Council promises 0% rates increase
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 10:24amNorthland local government leaders are reacting cautiously to news of Te Tai Tokerau’s first proposed rates freeze in a decade. The...
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MetService forecaster says conditions expected to settle in the coming week
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 10:04amWind warnings remain in effect across the lower North Island, upper South Island and West Coast. Foxton residents are being...
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Know Your Stuff General Manager discusses importance of drug testing over party-period
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 9:51amIt's New Year's Eve tomorrow, and many Kiwis will be celebrating the New Year with parties and late nights. However, accidental...
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R&V Festival team say they're prepared for every eventuality
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 9:31amOrganisers of Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines festival are prepared for every eventuality. Thousands have descended on Waiohika...
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K Road brawl highlights anti-social behaviour problems in Auckland CBD
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 9:23amSafety in central Auckland's back in the spotlight, after Sunday morning's mass brawl on Karangahape Road, leaving three...
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'Learned to love it': Gisborne locals adjust to Rhythm and Vines festival
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 8:52amRain hasn't dampened the party atmosphere at Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines festival. Thousands of festival-goers have descended...
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Best of 2025: Dr Libby Weaver talks iron deficiencies on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:52pmIs an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses A common deficiency could be holding you back. Iron is...
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How to avoid road works this summer
Monday, 29 December 2025, 6:27pmOver 450 kilometres of Auckland roads will be getting a refresh in the coming weeks as droves of Aucklanders head out of...
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Best of 2025: Amanda Knox on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 1:43pmAmanda Knox talks new book Free: My Search for Meaning In 2007, Amanda Knox was arrested for the brutal murder of her flatmate...
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'Real momentum': Hipkins confident ahead of 2026 election
Monday, 29 December 2025, 9:44amLabour Leader Chris Hipkins says he is confident ahead of next year's election. He told Andrew Dickens that the party is...
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'If they can't have it, then they'll destroy it': Kyiv-based Security Expert discusses Russian war tactics
Monday, 29 December 2025, 9:09amMore attacks from Russia - as the Presidents of the US and Ukraine prepare to hold talks in Florida. Russia has bombarded...
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Students becoming more likely to choose life skills over traditional subjects
Monday, 29 December 2025, 8:52amThe PPTA says the popularity of school life skills and personal development classes reflects a shift in what students want...
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Zelensky meets Trump in Florida to discuss ending war in Ukraine
Monday, 29 December 2025, 8:41amUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has travelled to Florida to begin talks with President Trump about a peace plan. This...
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'Quite special': Waikato Mayor encourages tourism in the region over summer
Monday, 29 December 2025, 8:25amThe Waikato district is the 4th largest region in New Zealand, covering 25,000 square kilometres. Waikato Mayor Aksel Bech...
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Expert gardener Jo McCaroll answer's callers queries on stubborn weeds, growing peaches, and pests
Sunday, 28 December 2025, 2:03pmOn the Sunday Session expert gardener Jo McCaroll joined Francesca Rudkin for Garden Hour to answer listeners questions about...
