Mike's Minute: The worst week for Trump's war
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It's got more confidence in me (19 March 2026)
Marcus takes guesses on how high the price of Brent Crude Oil will go, talks feijoas, and what it means if you don't find comedians funny. LISTEN ABOVE
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Smugness alert (18 March 2026)
Marcus meanders through solar installs, teachers giving out lollies, and continued concern over the conflict in the Middle East. LISTEN ABOVE
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Whatsaname-hole (17 March 2026)
Marcus talks the dramatic police chase in Auckland, street signs that always get stolen, and takes reaction to Chris Hipkins' private family life being widely discussed...
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We need leadership (16 March 2026)
Marcus has a gripe on a certain kind of phone user, and covers off some hospital stories, going to the movies during the day, and having your recycling bin checked. LISTEN...
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They get a better offer (13 March 2026)
Cats don't belong everywhere, the Warriors go two-from-two, and petrol prices are getting higher and higher... LISTEN ABOVE
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Very strong onions (12 March 2026)
Marcus talks about storing fuel (and other things NZ could do to manage fuel supplies), and what to do with an abundance of onions. LISTEN ABOVE
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Look at the parks, Darryl (11 March 2026)
Marcus talks about fuel supply (and the ever-present proposal of carless days), and also the announncement of plant closures for Heinz Watties. LISTEN ABOVE
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That way inclined (10 March 2026)
Marcus commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first ever phone call. LISTEN ABOVE
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Don't wait to grow old (9 March 2026)
Marcus talks the flashy food trend for 2026, keeping DST, and losing traditional bars of soap. LISTEN ABOVE
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The clinic at Ericsson (6 March 2026)
Marcus watches the Warriors' first NRL match of 2026, and gauges reaction to the TPU/Curia poll that Luxon felt he need to ring ZB and discuss himself! LISTEN ABOVE
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I like the way people wrap things (5 march 2026)
Marcus celebrates a selling decision made by TradeMe, queries the high cost of campgronds, and wonders what makes the best pavlova topping. LISTEN ABOVE
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Half a kilo cake (4 March 2026)
Marcus gauges reaction to Dave Rennie being appointed the new coach of the All Blacks (including from the one person whose opinion matters the most....), and also...
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Keep up, Ken (3 March 2026)
Marcus awaits the blood moon, and talks nitrus oxide, New Plymouth, and catching salmon. LISTEN ABOVE
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A remarkably small fridge (2 March 2026)
Marcus covers the unfolding Iran situation, while also taking calls on scooters, shingles, and school camps. LISTEN ABOVE
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The fight between spiders (27 February 2026)
Marcus wraps the week talking spiders, Split Enz, and weird things in the sky. LISTEN ABOVE
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Trying that tomorrow (26 February 2026)
Marcus celebrates World Toast Day by hearing your unique topping recipes, and the stories of their discovery. LISTEN ABOVE
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Saw the light was on (25 February 2026)
Marcus talks the hobbies that have come back, or kicked off for the first time. LISTEN ABOVE
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It's a good question, Mark (24 February 2026)
Marcus talks coffee, takes a trucking question from Mark, and gets your recollections of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse of 1970. LISTEN ABOVE
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Caller of the night: "I was the first man rescued after the Kaimai Tunnel collapsed" (24 February 2026)
When talking about how news of the Kaimai Tunnel collapse spread on 24 February 1970, Pat phoned with the most unique experience - he was digging the tunnel. LISTEN...
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On the parameter (23 February 2026)
Marcus kicks the week off talking washing lines and responsible dog ownership. LISTEN ABOVE
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We're not a muffin country (20 February 2026)
Marcus talks book sales, muffins, and whether Trump is too old to be leading a country. LISTEN ABOVE
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This show is pro hat (19 February 2026)
Marcus talks inappropriate headwear for mature men, the rip off of getting new batteries for your car keys, and covers the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being...
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A road they should've gone down already (18 February 2026)
Marcus talks Facebook Marketplace scams, restoring pool tables, and the drama of the Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode! LISTEN ABOVE
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North Shore famous (17 February 2026)
Should we toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge to pay for a new Auckland Habour Bridge? And Actor Robert Duvall has died. LISTEN ABOVE
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Conundrum for the ages (16 February 2026)
Marcus watches the Halberg Awards, and talks about roundabouts (for the one time he's allowed to every calendar year)... LISTEN ABOVE
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Cut your own cake (13 Febraury 2026)
Marcus covers another severe weather event, and talks about the restaurants that would let you cook your own steak at the table. LISTEN ABOVE
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Deliberately triggering (12 February 2026)
Marcus talks A.I., pokies, and the possibly impending closure of Clifton Motor Camp. LISTEN ABOVE
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It's a raspberry twist (11 February 2026)
Marcus watches a ripper of a T20 match, but isn't quite sold on the draw of the Winter Olympics... LISTEN ABOVE
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Like a marble falling down stairs (10 February 2026)
Marcus talks the future of the great Chateau Tongariro, pool halls, and the King of Romance is returning to NZ! LISTEN ABOVE
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The only predictable things (9 February 2026)
It's the annual predictions show! If you want to add yours to the list, you can email dan(at)newstalkzb(dot)co(dot)nz with five plausible-but-woefully-unlikely predictions....
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'Absolute idiocy': Tennis player runs in front of train to retrieve ball
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