Articles by Newstalk ZB
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The Leighton Smith Podcast
Best Of The Leighton Smith Podcast: Lecturer Antonia Colibasanu backgrounds Romania’s future influence in Europe and the difficulties the country is faced with
Monday, 22 December 2025, 1:19pmLeighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2025. Romanians are still navigating...
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'Spend your money': Far North District Mayor encourages tourism to help Northland businesses
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 9:53amThe Far North District is a hot-spot for Kiwis looking to get away over the holidays. However, due to the impacts of cyclones,...
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Wellington City Mission prepared to help those in need celebrate Christmas
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 9:32amWellington City Mission is expecting to welcome hundreds of people for Christmas lunches across the city tomorrow. Five different...
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Santa Claus shares his preparation for delivering billions of presents in a night
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 9:24amSanta Claus says he's fully wrapped up his Christmas preparations - ahead of tonight's global gift run. New Zealand is one...
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Rises in red meat prices mean poultry and pork are on the Christmas menu
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 9:14amRed meat may no longer be the star of the Christmas dinner table. The price of sirloin and porterhouse steaks and lamb chops...
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Trump listed as passenger on Epstein's private jet in new emails
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 8:50amUS President Donald Trump may have spent more time travelling with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously reported. The...
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Businesses cautiously reopening along Bondi Beach after terror attack.
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 8:44amBusinesses are cautiously reopening along Sydney’s Bondi Beach, after its terror attack. Fifteen people were killed and more...
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Best of 2025: Joseph Parker on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:47pm"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent Joseph Parker’s next fight is still up in the air. The...
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Best of 2025: Melanie Lynskey on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 1:28pmPike River: Actress Melanie Lynskey reveals why the story needed to be told New Zealanders will get an insight into the Pike...
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On The Front Foot
On The Front Foot: Reflecting on victory in the West Indes test series
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 12:49pmWith the West Indies test series over, Herald cricket writer Andrew Alderson joined us to reflect on the successes, Under...
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Winston Peters says the new Free Trade Agreement with India is rushed.
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 9:59amNew Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says the new Free Trade Agreement with India is rushed. It reduces or removes 95...
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'New lease on life': 71,000 mobile phones diverted from landfill this year
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 9:52am71,627, that's how many mobile phones have been diverted from landfill this year. The Telecommunications Forum has been running...
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Trade Minister celebrates new Free Trade Agreement with India
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 9:31amThe Trade Minister claims our new Free Trade Agreement with India, is its best deal struck with any country. It's followed...
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'Absolutely furious': Denmark condemns US President sending envoy to Greenland
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 9:21amUS President Donald Trump has appointed the Governor of Louisiana as a Greenland Envoy. Governor Jeff Landry has said that...
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"Exciting things scheduled": Wellington Mayor discusses upcoming projects in 2026
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 8:58amWellington's had an interesting year. Leaky pipes, Golden Mile chaos, and of course, they got themselves a brand new mayor...
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Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Supermarket collectables and ad jingles
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:45pmKate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed clothes shopping and...
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Football Fever
Football Fever: Records, rebounds and regular service
Monday, 22 December 2025, 3:30pmJason Pine and Michael Burgess review a superb weekend for the kiwi A-League clubs, including a record-breaking 7-0 win by...
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Prime Minister Chris Luxon reflects on the year with Andrew Dickens
Monday, 22 December 2025, 10:29amIt's been an up-and-down year for National, seeing success in some areas and struggles in more. However, the slowly recovering...
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Opinion
Andrew Dickens: You can't get rid of Working for Families and stay in government
Monday, 22 December 2025, 10:17amFascinating read in the Weekend Herald as Liam Dan interviewed the Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Saturday. Of course,...
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National Road Policing Manager urges caution for Kiwi drivers around holiday season
Monday, 22 December 2025, 9:50amPolice are renewing calls for patience on the roads this holiday period, warning lives are at risk. Fifteen people were killed...
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"Every cent is much appreciated": Pet Refuge charity urgently calling for donations
Monday, 22 December 2025, 9:34amPet Refuge is urgently appealing for donations, and bracing for demand to surge over Christmas. The charity is receiving...
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Associate Police Minister denies new organised crime plan being a short-term fix
Monday, 22 December 2025, 9:25amThe Associate Police Minister's pushing back on claims her new organised crime plan is purely a holiday headline. The newly...
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Pressure on Australian Government as NSW Parliament reconvenes after shooting
Monday, 22 December 2025, 9:18amQuestions are being asked of Australia's federal Government in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack - as it appears to...
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US coastguard actively chasing Venezuelan vessel in international waters
Monday, 22 December 2025, 9:05amThe US has launched another pursuit of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela - the second operation within days. Reuters...
