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Liam Lawson: Kiwi motorsport star on this year, what 2022 has in store
You can't argue rising Kiwi motorsport star Liam Lawson has had anything but a remarkable year. Of course, he had a brilliant year in the DTM and came tantalisingly...
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Mike Hosking: The economic carnage in this country is heartbreaking
You can't hide from simple statistics, because they are the truth and the reality. And this week's stats show there are fewer businesses opening in this country...
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THE RE-WRAP: Pull Your Head In, Northland
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Get Out of the Way/Who Doesn't Own Seven Houses?/CBD Tumbleweeds/Sort of a Friend of...
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Joe Allen: Two-time America's Cup winner on Alinghi returning to the Cup
Alinghi are back. The former America's Cup winner in 2003 has been out for 11 years, but has continued to be a sailing force in all other competitions. Now,...
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Auckland climate levy unlikely to be rolled out in other parts of the country
The climate levy being proposed in Auckland isn't likely to be rolled out in other parts of the country. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has proposed a new charge to fund...
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Rural GP Network chief: Some areas will not be able to cope with a large outbreak
New Zealanders are being urged to think carefully about where they go this summer, even if they're double-jabbed. Domestic travel is expected to pick up, once Aucklanders...
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Primary School principal: Vaccination will allow freedom to deliver education
Understanding for why schools are likely to be venues for Covid-19 vaccinations for 5 to 11-year-olds. The Government's hoping to roll out the inoculation programme...
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield: All DHBs are prepared for influx of summer travellers
Dr. Ashley Bloomfield says holiday hotspots are prepared for the pending surge of visitors over the summer break. Domestic travel is expected to pick up significantly,...
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Heart of the City chief says voucher scheme nice idea, but not enough
The combined Government and Auckland Council voucher and discount programme is being described as nice idea, but not enough. The $37.5 million fund includes 100-thousand...
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Tiger Woods on playing again: "I don't know when that is going to happen"
Tiger Woods spoke about his golf future on Tuesday in his first press conference since suffering serious leg injuries in a February single-vehicle rollover accident....
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ANZ Bank's Business Outlook for November is a mixed bag
ANZ Bank's Business Outlook for November is a mixed bag. Business Confidence fell 3 points from October, a slight improvement on the preliminary reading. The reading...
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Scott Morrison says Australia borders could reopen sooner than expected
Scott Morrison has raised hopes that a pause to the reopening of international borders could end earlier than expected as he urged the states not to be “spooked”...
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CoreLogic: Slowdown ahead because of more properties on the market
CoreLogic has shown that the annual growth rate has dropped by 0.4 per cent between October and November in their latest data. It's the first drop since August last...
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Mike Hosking: Time will tell, but Luxon is off to a good start
9/10 for Christopher Luxon. You probably had to see the whole press conference to appreciate it, and I don’t know how many would have. In that is the trouble for...
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Pollies: New National leader and Traffic Light System
Mark Mitchell and Stuart Nash joined Mike Hosking to discuss the week's politics news. LISTEN ABOVE
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THE RE-WRAP: Pretty Good First Impression
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What's Not to Love?/Tourism Absolutely Screwed/More Closures than Openings/International...
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Former aviation industry CEO: Luxon is the right fit for National
Does Christopher Luxon have what it takes to unite the divided National Party? The first-term MP is taking over the leadership, with Wellington-based MP Nicola Willis...
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Chris Hipkins: People vaccinated overseas may wait up to 14 days to get Vaccine Passes
Some will wait longer than others to move into the Traffic Light System. Those who were vaccinated overseas may have to wait up to 14 days before their application...
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Super Rugby bosses are finding ways to make next year easy, but want flexibility
Super Rugby bosses are trying to find ways next year's Pacific tournament can go ahead as planned - but want flexibility from the Government. Sports Minister Grant...
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Christopher Luxon: New Zealand needs a PM who understands business
Christopher Luxon says the country needs a Prime Minister who understands business. The former Air New Zealand chief executive and first-term MP is taking over the...
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France beefs up anti-smuggling agency after migrant deaths
France will double the staff of the agency in charge of fighting smugglers after 27 people died trying to reach Britain in an overcrowded boat last week and will...
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Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish: Outlander actors on their Scottish road trips, books, podcast and TV show
This time last year, we caught up with actor Graham McTavish. He teamed up with his Outlander co-star Sam Heughan, travelled around the Scottish Highlands in a campervan,...
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Grant Robertson: It'll be up to organisers to police vaccine certificates at community sports
Community sport can start again for all regions in Orange. There will be no limits if vaccine certificates are used. However, if vaccine certificates are not being...
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Mike Hosking: This pandemic has left us prone to panic
Are we really blaming Africa for Omicron? Or are we simply not in a mood to take risks? Everyone from the South African President down is lashing out at a world...
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Law professor: There's likely to be corroborating evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Ghislaine Maxwell's high profile sex trafficking trial is getting underway in New York today. The 59-year-old has been in jail since her arrest last year, awaiting...
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Rhythm and Alps director: We're good to go, but unsure for other festivals in Red
A South Island music festival is going ahead but it's unclear whether two North Island ones will open their gates. Rhythm and Alps in Wanaka is due to start on December...
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THE RE-WRAP: Beware the Omnicron!
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Or Not/COVAX Hasn't Delivered/Ministers for Hire
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Business partner: Jake Miller was a tall poppy and had some struggles
A tragic reminder of the pressures entrepreneurs face. Founder of Unfiltered and Oompher Jake Millar died this week while working in Kenya. The 26-year-old ran into...
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Police Association: If we start getting blasé about guns, that's a dangerous place to end up
The Police Association wants to see more than a slap on the wrist following the latest Auckland shooting. Three AOS members were shot yesterday in Glen Eden after...
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Barry Soper: Luxon hasn't been able to strike a deal with Bridges to avoid a leadership vote
The leadership of the National Party is set to come down a vote. MPs will select a new leader at a caucus meeting about 3pm this afternoon with an announcement expected...
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Mike Hosking: How far do the cancel culture warriors want to go?
I wonder how many who have embraced the cancel culture are celebrating the demise of Tim Paine. I wonder if those who think that cancel culture is some sort of answer,...
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Omricon scramble is on for Australia as borders slam shut
Australia is waking with fresh fears over what the Omicron variant will mean for its immediate future as governments begin to grapple with a new Covid threat. The...
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THE RE-WRAP: Pick a Colour
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) All New Level Lotto/Clear As Could Be/Remember Friday?/Bloody Cancel Culture/If You Didn't...
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Commentary Box: Blackcaps, Breakers and World Rugby
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking on the Commentary Box. LISTEN ABOVE
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Australia is going after online trolls, but it won't be easy
Australia is going after online trolls, but it won't be easy catching them. The country is introducing laws this week to crack down on abuse and bullying on social...
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Consumer advocate: NZ one of the most value conscious countries in the world
Black Friday has morphed into Cyber Monday. Consumer advocates say that in the Black Friday sales over the weekend, more than one in 10 products had fake sales...
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Des Gorman: We should be concerned, not alarmed with Omricon variant of Covid
Here in New Zealand, the Government has introduced travel restrictions for several southern African countries, in defence against the Omicron variant of Covid-19,...
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Don Brash: Luxon and Bridges could try follow Key and English
Backroom talks are likely to continue today -- ahead of the National Party's leadership decision. Christopher Luxon appears to have made up his mind to run for...
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Gisborne and Whanganui mayors expect to be in red light status
Low-vaccinated parts of the country are bracing for extra Covid restrictions, when the traffic light system takes effect on Friday. Cabinet will meet this afternoon...
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Virologist: We must salute scientists who discovered Omicron variant
Time may be on our side, when it comes to fending off the latest variant of Covid-19. Many countries are now recording cases of the Omicron variant, first detected...
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Masks to stay in more places in NSW under Covid road map changes
NSW residents will have to keep wearing face masks on public transport but density limits will be scrapped under changes to the government’s reopening plan. The...
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Guilty verdicts for Ahmaud Arbery's killers met with relief and joy in Georgia and beyond
A jury Wednesday found three White men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, guilty on multiple murder counts, as well as other charges. The...
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Wrapping the Week: National leadership mess, businesses passing on vaccine pass
Every Friday, Mike Hosking catches up with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to discuss the events of the weeks. Kate and Mike reminisce on how they met Sting in New...
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Mark the Week: MIQ - 'the cock up of cock ups'
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. The National Party. 0/10. "A lesson in...
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Mike Hosking: If National get this wrong, they risk years of political obscurity
I don’t mind that Shane Reti is the interim leader. The main reason being, if you are going to do this, try and do it properly. Far better to make a solid, well...
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International travel bookings surge following border, MIQ announement
This week's border announcements have spurred a surge of international travel bookings. Air New Zealand's seen 25-thousand international flight bookings since Wednesday. From...
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House prices expected to drop over next year
Adrian Orr thinks house prices will drop over the next year. The Reserve Bank Governor and his colleagues have increased the Official Cash Rate to point-75 percent,...
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THE RE-WRAP: No Real Hot Prospects
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Let's Just Go with ACT/Mark the Week/What's Nu with You?/Home for Christmas After All/This...
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$1.5B committed to Covid testing, home isolation
The latest changes to Covid testing and home isolation may be a sign the virus is going to spread to more corners of the country. Businesses can source rapid antigen...
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Exclusive: Collins speaks to Hosking for first time since losing leadership
Former National Party leader Judith Collins believes it was time for a new generation of leader to come through - citing Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop and Nicola...
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Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; at least 31 dead
At least 31 migrants bound for Britain died Wednesday when their boat sank in the English Channel, in what France's interior minister called the biggest migration...
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Italy targets unvaccinated with restrictions as cases rise
The Italian government on Wednesday decided to exclude unvaccinated people from certain leisure activities in a bid to contain rising coronavirus infections and...
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National MP's 'blind-sided' by Collins' actions
A former National Cabinet minister is disappointed by what’s unfolded in the National Party overnight. National MPs have gathered in Parliament for an urgent caucus...
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National MP calls for Collins' leadership resignation
National MPs have gathered in Parliament for an urgent caucus meeting. It follows Judith Collins' late night move against Simon Bridges. There's speculation he'd been...
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Government's 'slow, steady' approach to MIQ changes
The Government is taking a slow and steady approach to the changes to MIQ. Fully vaccinated Kiwis will be able travel home from Australia without MIQ from January...
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Mike Hosking: About time MIQ was put to bed
Thank God it's officially coming to an end, the misery and hopeless unfairness of MIQ. Of all the things inflicted upon New Zealanders whether here or offshore,...
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Disappointment over international travellers isolation requirement
There's disappointment overseas visitors will still need to self-isolate next year. Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to come here, bypassing MIQ, from April...
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House price roller-coaster ride following OCR rise
A rollercoaster ride for house prices is expected following a lift to the Official Cash Rate. The Reserve Bank has raised the rate to .75 percent. JMI Wealth director...
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Government's Social Unemployment Insurance plan
A plan for a Social Unemployment Insurance scheme is set to be released by the Government and could be a saving grace for those unemployed. It would mean if a...
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'Shock' within National Party following Bridges demotion
Shock in political circles at the sudden fall of Simon Bridges. National party leader Judith Collins has demoted the MP and relieved him of his portfolios, after...
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