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Kiwi farmer surrenders gun after Christchurch terror attack
A number of gun owners have voluntarily given up their semi-automatic rifles in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. Farmer and former Green Party candidate,...
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Security agencies under scrutiny following terror attacks
An inquiry into Friday's terror attacks is expected to reveal whether security agencies were looking in the right places. It will investigate whether red flags were...
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Mike's Minute: Don't be an egg, keep the debate sensible
COMMENT Fraser Anning is the accidental senator - and most likely Australia's least popular politician. He got egged, has a million-plus signatures looking to oust...
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Islamic Women's Council: We've long feared an attack
A local Muslim woman says there have always been concerns that there could be an attack in New Zealand against this community. 50 people are confirmed dead after...
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Terrorism expert warns of increase in extreme racism
One terrorism expert, believes alt-right radical thinking is growing. Auckland University professor Chris Wilson says there's a line between mainstream alt-right...
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Expert warns of 'huge cost' associated with increased national security
A security expert says increased national surveillance won't come cheap. The country's being urged to take a rational approach to preventing future terrorism attacks. But...
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Christchurch gunman might not be charged under Terrorism Suppression Act
A criminal lawyer says it may be simpler to charge the man accused of the Christchurch terror attacks under the Crimes Act, not the Terrorism Suppression Act. The...
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Christchurch terror attack: Former Australia Deputy PM calls for NZ to change gun laws
The Christchurch Mosque Attack has resonated with the Australian politicians - who were at the forefront of a major gun law reform after experiences of their own. In...
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Council of Licensed Firearms Owners calls for investigation before law changes
A spokesperson for the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners says any changes to New Zealand's gun laws should be thoroughly investigated before going ahead. This...
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THE RE-WRAP: Why, Oh Why?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Never Give Up On Christchurch/Too Many Guns/Name Change On the Cards/Where the Hell is...
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Mike's Minute: Terror only gets a foothold when fed by fear
COMMENT: A person living in Christchurch got asked over the weekend, did they still want to live there? They, of course, said yes. As they would, as they should....
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PM: Questions raised over how Christchurch gunman was missed
KEY POINTS:• 50 confirmed dead, with victims ranging in age from 2 to older than 60• 34 injured people remain in Christchurch Hospital, 12 are critical in intensive...
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Lianne Dalziel: Christchurch is in shock
Christchurch is reeling after yesterday's terror attacks. A gunman opened fire at two mosques in the city yesterday. Forty-nine people were killed and 42 are being...
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Around 20 people in serious condition at Christchurch hospital after terror attack
Around 20 people are each in a serious condition at Christchurch Hospital following yesterday's terror attacks. A gunman opened fire at two mosques in the city,...
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Christchurch massacre: Questions over how intelligence services missed terrorist
Something, somewhere, went wrong for our intelligence services not to know of the terrorist. At least 49 people were killed, and a further 48 injured, after gunmen...
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Winston Peter says social media is 'out of hand' following deadly Christchurch attack
Winston Peters says we need to readjust the way we think about social media because it is "out of hand". This follows the deadly attack in Christchurch. At least...
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Winston Peters: Terror attack was 'appalling, evil'
The Deputy Prime Minister says that our country has been changed by the terror attack in Christchurch. Forty people have been killed and 20 people hurt after four...
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Lianne Dalziel: Christchurch will never forget March 15
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel says the city is in a state of shock. Forty people have been killed and 20 people hurt after four gunmen stormed two Christchurch...
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Survivor describes jumping out of window to escape shooting
A Christchurch man who was at Deans Ave mosque has described what happened after the shooting started. Nour Travis told says that people had just started arriving...
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Simon Bridges condemns Christchurch massacre: 'Horrible day in NZ history'
National Party leader Simon Bridges has condemned the Christchurch massacre saying it is a "horrible day in New Zealand history". Gunmen have opened fire at mosques...
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'A watershed moment for us': Expert says mosque attacks are 'turning point' in NZ
New Zealand has been "infected with the virus of homicidal politics" by extremism that hasn't been a big enough focus for intelligence agencies, a security analyst...
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Sir Bob Parker condemns Christchurch massacre: 'Disgusting, evil event'
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker has condemned the Christchurch massacre, saying it was the most "disgusting, evil, horrible act" he has ever heard of. The...
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Gerry Brownlee: Mosque shooting 'attack on our way of life'
Christchurch MP Gerry Brownlee says that he is "deeply shocked" by the mosque shooting. Multiple people are feared dead after shootings at two mosques in the Christchurch...
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British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes returns to the Nile
Known as the world's greatest adventurers Sir Ranulph Fiennes is showing no signs of slowing down. Fiennes became the oldest Briton to scale Mt Everest when, in...
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Mike Hosking: Shane Jones can't be taken seriously
Every Friday morning, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items of the week and lets you know what he makes of it all. Here's a taste of what he reckons. Shane...
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Stephen Kearney says Warriors are ready for NRL season
It's back - round one of the NRL season is finally upon us. The Vodafone Warriors have their first game of the season against the Bulldogs at Mount Smart Stadium...
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Thousands of students to march over climate change
Thousands of Kiwi pupils will today swap pens for placards as they march into the streets for action on climate change. Protests are planned in city centres around...
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THE RE-WRAP: Hockey's Ruined It For Everyone
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Can't Get Enough of Glenn/Conflicts Keep Coming/Mark the Week/CGT Re-Explained. Again
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MPs need to 'take responsibility for their own safety' - security expert
A security expert says New Zealand politicians should be trained in how to react to threats, after Green Party co-leader James Shaw was attacked on his way to work. Shaw...
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New Plymouth mayor wants clarity over govt's oil and gas plans
The New Plymouth mayor wants clarity from the Government on what its oil and gas plans are. Jacinda Ardern is in Taranaki today, unveiling the next steps to transition...
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Mike's Minute: Hockey's bumbling has ruined sport sponsorships
COMMENT: Has New Zealand Hockey ruined it for everyone? Sir Owen Glenn, the sport's biggest player and payer outside the government, has what most would have thought...
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Children's Commissioner weighs in on state care abuse: 'Deeply disturbing, utterly unacceptable'
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says the number of children being harmed in state care is "deeply disturbing and utterly unacceptable". More than 220 children...
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Expert warns NZ is too casual about conflicts of interest
An expert says that being a small country makes declaring conflicts of interest hard. It comes after Shane Jones declared one but decided he wouldn't leave the...
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Study: Making access to vaping easier will save country billions
Health researchers say New Zealand could save $3.4 billion over the next decades if access to e-cigarettes gets easier. The Otago University study also estimates...
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Uncertainty over how a no-deal Brexit will impact New Zealand
Senior ministers are playing down the negative impacts of a no-deal Brexit on New Zealanders, after more drama over Britain's divorce from the EU unfolded earlier...
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Davidson: Assault on James Shaw 'individual, random attack'
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is home and recovering after being attacked earlier this morning. Shaw was walking to Parliament when a man called out to him,...
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Protest organiser defends school strike for climate change
School students across the country are gearing up to strike for climate change tomorrow. 35 events are planned as part of the global 'Earth Strike' movement, including...
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Health Minister urges people to get vaccinated amidst measles outbreak
Health Minister David Clark is urging people to get vaccinated following a number of measles cases in Auckland, Canterbury and Dunedin. Aucklanders are being told...
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Mike's Minute: Why are we trying to kill tourism?
Just how determined are we to shoot the golden goose? There are, in fact, two geese in this country as regards to foreign income. Or more specifically, the way we...
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Spark Sport launches for Melbourne Grand Prix
Spark is confident it's streaming service for the Rugby World Cup will work, but has a contingency plan just in case. The app will be available from 10 am to watch...
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THE RE-WRAP: Getting Your IAG Straight
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Pause of Inner Gabble/Put the Welcome Mat Back Out/Quite the Adventure/Facebook Apocalypse...
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Kindergarten defends climate protest: 'We're educating the future generation'
The head teacher at a kindergarten planning a climate change protest says it's a chance for children to express their beliefs. The small gold mining town of Waihi...
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Scientists call for ban on human gene editing
A number of scientists around the world say we are not ready for designer babies. They are calling for a global moratorium on all clinical uses of human germline...
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Iain Lees-Galloway denies accusations Govt is cutting immigration numbers
The Immigration Minister has denied accusations that the Government is reducing immigration numbers, saying the numbers haven't dropped. Figures show that the Government...
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Mike Hosking: Simon Bridges has a year to turn things around
COMMENT Is Simon Bridges on the come back path? Has Jacinda given him a lifeline in the form of the Capital Gains Tax? Perhaps the biggest mistake this Government...
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Kiwi company's self-driving vehicle helps promote 5G
Spark's latest 5G showcase involved a self-driving electric vehicle from Kiwi company Ohmio. The vehicle used Spark's network to whizz around coned-off streets at...
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Report reveals low level of help leading to rest home deaths
A shocking new report, In Safe Hands, released by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and E tū, has revealed patients trying to ration their own care to help...
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Breast cancer sufferers demanding Pharmac review
Ten women today spoke one after the other, telling a committee of MPs how desperately they did not want to die of breast cancer. The women, from all over the country...
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Boeing 737 Max ban: Insurance alert for Kiwis
Travel agents are fielding a growing number of calls from worried passengers hit by Boeing 737 Max groundings and warn that most travel insurance policies don't...
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Choirboy's lawyer expecting Cardinal Pell to appeal
The third most powerful catholic in the world, Cardinal George Pell, was today sentenced to six years prison, with a minimum non-parole period of three years and...
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Desperate Housewives star amongst 50 charged over college bribery scheme
Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches...
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What happens next in Brexit battle?
Now that British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit divorce deal for a second time, the country's planned March 29 departure from...
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Politics Wednesday: SFO investigation and Shane Jones saga
Police Minister Stuart Nash and National MP Mark Mitchell join Mike Hosking to discuss the Serious Fraud Office investigation, Shane Jones conflict of interest and...
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Confidence over Pike River re-entry
A long time coming, with still a lot of work to do. Confirmation from the Government of a re-entry to the Pike River mine early in May. Head of the Pike River Recovery...
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Psychologist sees influx in patients following release of Leaving Neverland
A psychologist says they've had an increase in the number of patients following Leaving Neverland. The controversial two-part documentary features Wade Robson and...
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THE RE-WRAP: Ron Breaks the Rules
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Served Three Ways/Shane Served Too/Brexit Tips Over/The Uninsurable
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Tourism tax could see NZ businesses lose out on $50m
A tourism expert says a new visitor tax could be selling New Zealand short and could see businesses lose out. Tourists will be hit by an extra charge to enter the...
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Mike's Minute: Shane Jones saga isn't sackable - but it's shabby and arrogant
COMMENT: I don't really think Shane Jones and his presence in that meeting while being in charge of the Provincial Growth Fund, and while having connections to...
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Eric Watson faces $112m bill after losing tax avoidance battle
Controversial businessman Eric Watson has lost a long-running dispute with Inland Revenue, with a High Court judge today ruling companies he owns are liable for...
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Excitement from Pike River families over re-entry date
The mother of a 21-year-old who died in the Pike River Mine says it is a "wonderful day" now that a reentry date is set. Pike River Re-entry minister Andrew Little...
