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Craig Revel Horwood and Rietta Austin: Dancing with the Stars judge and Kiwi musician on their new Christmas single
Craig Revel Horwood is of the world's most famous dancers. He made his name on the West End and then went global when he became a judge on Strictly Come Dancing. That...
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Dean Hall: CEO of RocketWerkz says New Zealand gaming industry is really underutilised
A NZ-made video game has topped a global sales chart after its first weekend of release. Despite only being released on Friday, Icarus: First Cohort was the top...
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College of Midwives chief: Loss of midwives concerning in critically short workforce
Questions are being asked about why so many midwives are reluctant to get the Covid-19 jab. About 10 percent of them won't reveal their vaccination status, forcing...
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Apprentice Boost policy sees 49% jump in apprentices
Numbers are booming for those wanting to learn a trade. There's been a 49 percent jump in apprenticeships since August of 2019. Concave Construction Co-chair...
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Mike Hosking: Politicians still clueless over housing
The Select Committee looking into the Labour-National deal around land access has decided developers need to provide more outdoor space and more windows. This is...
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Fmr Deputy Director of Road Policing: 300 extra staff at borders will stretch teams
The more cops deployed to monitor Auckland's northern border, the fewer left to deal with crime around the country. Our newsroom understands about 300 cops will...
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THE RE-WRAP: So Much for Democracy
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) We're Over It/The Taste of Unvaxxed Takeaways/More Matrix/Not a Regular Slot/Fruit-Picking...
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Luxon: Kiwis need to accept greater housing density
National hasn't given up on its housing accord with Labour. The Housing Supply Bill, put forward by Labour and National to allow greater intensification in urban...
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Kiwifruit grower industry report highlights 18% increase in wages
Reports that if you want to get into horticulture as a labourer, then kiwifruit is your best bet. The latest NZ Kiwifruit grower industry report found employers...
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Lawyer: Artist didn't know Michigan parents stayed in studio
A Detroit-area artist whose studio was where the parents of the Oxford High School student charged in a deadly shooting were found by police is cooperating with...
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The six figure solution to Oamaru's seagull problem
For all those restaurants and councils struggling with a seagull problem, there could be a work around in the form of six figure canine solution. The Sydney Opera...
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Mike Hosking: What's the future of the vaccine mandate?
So how is this vaccine mandate thing going to unfold? My experiences so far are varied. I had walking to the door, scanning the QR code, walking in getting my temperature...
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Cruel blow for van Gisbergen as Bathurst hopes dashed
After dominating for most of the year it was a flat ending to Shane van Gisbergen's 2021 season after a puncture denied him the chance at a second straight title...
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Marcus Armstrong: Kiwi Formula 2 driver on his maiden victory
The Kiwis are flying the flag well in Formula Two. Liam Lawson spoke with Mike Hosking last week ahead of the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, but it was another Kiwi...
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Panhead Bar owner says Covid forcing costs up will affect hospo prices
It might cost a bit more for a wine or a beer in the traffic light system. Aucklanders were able to head back to bars and restaurants over the weekend in the red...
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OneRoof report: Property investors blamed for NZ's soaring house price rises
Almost two-thirds of Kiwis say property investors are a key reason why New Zealand's house prices have skyrocketed so high, a new poll has found. About half also...
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Former National cabinet minister: Luxon has a lot to consider when allocating roles
Christopher Luxon's ability to bridge political divides will be tested today, when he announces his shadow cabinet. He's due to reveal details of his line up about...
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Infectious diseases researcher: Too early to say whether Omicron will be a mild strain of Covid
There's hope -- but still no conclusive evidence -- that the new Omicron variant is more mild than other strains of Covid-19. More cases are continuing to be recorded...
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Mark the Week: Christopher Luxon - 'You'd be churlish to write him off'
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. 7/10. "No contested...
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Wrapping the Week: Hosking and Hawkesby Christmas album, under fire for Fiji comments
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson join Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. The three discuss whether Hosking and Hawkesby should do a Christmas album. Mike Hosking...
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Greg Murphy: Motorsport champ on this weekend's Bathurst race
Whether you know and love Motorsport or not you'll likely be aware of one of the biggest races of the year happening this weekend. It's Bathurst on Sunday. Although...
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Auckland cafe manager expecting controversy over vaccine pass
After months of being takeaway-only, Auckland cafes are finally reopening to dine-in customers. Nigel Cottle, the manager of Morningside's Crave Cafe, told Mike...
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Auckland winery $200,000 down for Christmas season
Wedding venues can reopen in Auckland under Red Light settings - but business is still hard to come by. Annette Simpkins, the owner of West Auckland's Kumeu Valley...
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Alec Baldwin's gun claim 'backed by crew'
A lawyer for the assistant director on the movie Rust says she was told by her client "since the very first day" that Alec Baldwin did not pull the trigger on the...
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Mike Hosking: Like it or not, we still love to splash the cash
Felt a bit sorry for Geoff White these past couple of days. He is the head of Trade Aid in New Zealand. He was forlorn over the growing reality of what he called...
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Govt's intensive care funding boost 'a start'
A funding boost for intensive care facilities is being seen as a start. The Government's earmarked 100 million dollars from the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund...
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THE RE-WRAP: Unvaxxed Endgame
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What Are You Trying to Prove?/Why Has This Taken So Long?/Mark the Week/Blatant Consumerism/We...
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Pharmac vows to improve operations, be more transparent
Pharmac's boss accepts the drug buying agency needs to do better. It follows an interim independent report that finds the agency is under performing in removing...
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Police defend decision to man Northland iwi's summer checkpoints
Police are defending their decision to work alongside Northland iwi to maintain border checkpoints over summer. They've announced they will keep Northland's checkpoints...
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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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