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Mark the Week: When there are more seats than people wanting to fill them, your system is broken
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. Sam Uffindell: 6/10 "Because he should...
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Mike's Minute: Another shabby week in the world of politics
Is the biggest winner out of the Sam Uffindell drama the Government? Think of all the things they would have dreaded being talked about while we busied ourselves...
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National: Migrants want certainty, we don't offer that
Concerns from National, that we're still not doing more to attract skilled migrants. New figures from Stats NZ show New Zealand had a net migration loss of more...
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Minerals West Coast Manager as Greens have mining ban bill pulled in Parliament
There are nervous times ahead for the mining sector. The Green Party have had their bill to ban mining on conservation land and water pulled from the biscuit tin...
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Ian Jones: Former All Black ahead of second test against South Africa
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made what could be the final big call of his tenure, handing the No 10 jersey to Richie Mo'unga for the second test against South...
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Greens Transport spokesperson: It's too early to judge Te Huia
The Greens say the problems dogging Te Huia shouldn't stop us from expanding the regional rail network. The Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee is taking...
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Retail NZ CEO: Violent youth crime is becoming more common, part of the culture
A major change to social attitudes may be needed, to stem the current spate of youth crime. Two young people have been arrested, after at least 30 teenagers attacked...
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THE RE-WRAP: Local Body No-Show
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Who Cares?/Lessons from Uffindell Saga/Dipping Into the DMs/Mark the Week/The Power of...
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Barry Soper: Gaurav Sharma has thrown his colleagues under the bus
Expect a political fall-out, from a Labour MP's allegations of rampant bullying in Parliament. Hamilton West Labour MP Gaurav Sharma claims bullying has become commonplace. He's...
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Union of Students': Changing uni terms not as simple as moving dates around
Changing university terms, to get more students into summer jobs, could be easier said than done. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has suggested moving the university...
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Ross Taylor: Black Caps legend on his new book Black and White
It's fair to say Ross Taylor is one of New Zealand’s all time cricketing greats. He ended his career earlier this year as the all-time best run scorer across all...
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Mike's Minute: We can't make education easier forever
The principals have got what they wanted. A couple of weeks ago, they wrote to the Government about easing the NCEA requirements. They claimed students were getting...
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Marcus Lush not just making up numbers in Invercargill mayoralty race
Marcus Lush is talking up his chances of becoming Invercargill's new mayor. The Newstalk ZB host and Invercargill City Councillor has confirmed he's running for...
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Air NZ cuts schedule as it struggles for crew and planes
Air New Zealand will cut its planned schedule and operate 1.5 per cent fewer seats than originally planned during the next six months. The airline says it is taking...
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Real NZ CEO: Tourism sector now in a good position to restart
A tourism leader says things are looking up for the sector, after years of travel restrictions. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has unveiled a new plan to strengthen...
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Associate Education Minister defends latest changes to NCEA
The Government is defending its latest NCEA changes. This year's NCEA students will receive an extra credit for every five earned through assessment, to support...
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THE RE-WRAP: Everybody Passes
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Covid is Making Us Dumber/The Flat is Going Too Far/Drawing the Ethics Line/What Are...
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Chris Finlayson: Uffindell's past should have been fully disclosed to Luxon
Sam Uffindell's political future is looking increasingly uncertain. National has stood down the new Tauranga MP, following revelations about bullying at Auckland's...
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Labour, National MPs on handling of Sam Uffindell saga
Labour is insisting it would have handled the Sam Uffindell saga differently. The new National MP for Tauranga has been stood down while the party investigates new...
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Mike's Minute: Uffindell saga a total mess
Despite Sam Uffindell's denials on this show yesterday that there was nothing else to disclose, turns out, at least in some people's minds, there is something else...
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THE RE-WRAP: More Past Deeds Brought Into the Light
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Trial By Media... or Justified Vitriol?/Still Orange/Tough Times/Cars I Don't Understand/All...
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Cancer symptoms more likely to be missed during video consultations - study
Cancer symptoms are more likely to be missed by GP’s during video consultations, a study by Oxford University suggests. Its research says that remote consultations...
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FBI's search of Trump's Florida estate: Why now?
The FBI's unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump's Florida residence ricocheted around government, politics and a polarized country Tuesday along...
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Encouraging signs students are heading back to school across the country
There are encouraging signs that students are heading back to school across the country. New figures show daily attendance reached as high as 84 percent in the first...
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AA Speed Policy Advisor: We need a smarter approach than income-based fines
The AA says higher fines for wealthier drivers won't necessarily lead to safer roads. Transport officials have been giving the Government advice on potential changes...
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Chris Hipkins: New law gives Police another tool to combat gun crime
The Police Minister says a new law change will give Police another tool to combat gun crime. The Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill has passed its third...
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'Very concerning' new allegations - Uffindell stood down as former flatmate speaks out
Staff reporter and RNZ Under-fire National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus, pending an investigation into further "very concerning accusations"...
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Mike's Minute: We need more than talk over the rampaging crime spree
I note the some of the media have reacquainted themselves with crime. The Government to their credit managed to quieten the whole mess down for a while by disposing...
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THE RE-WRAP: A Swing to the Right
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Slippery Poll for Labour/Crime Still Not Fixed/How the Games Went/There's an Election...
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Bryan Brown: Australian acting royalty on his new show Darby and Joan
There's no doubt Bryan Brown is Australian acting royalty. He started his career back in the 1970s and has gone to have plenty of success at home and abroad. His...
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NZ Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission wraps our most successful games ever
New Zealand's most successful Commonwealth Games has been capped by the country's most successful athlete. Joelle King and Amanda Landers-Murphy have triumphed in...
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Economist: We may be past the worst of consumer confidence
Some positive signs for consumer confidence. Economist Tony Alexander has been polling New Zealanders on whether they're planning to cut down how much they're buying. Last...
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Health Minister on claims nurse residency visa resulted in nine applications in first month
The Health Minister insists immigration rules aren't the reason nurses aren't coming here. Employment Ministry figures show only nine nurses on residency visas have...
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'Voters should have been told' - Nat leader supports MP after bullying revelation
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is standing by MP Sam Uffindell after he assaulted a schoolboy as a teenager, but says he should have been told of the incident...
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Major employer welcomes National's approach to getting young people into work
The head of a major employer is welcoming National's "tailored approach" to getting young people into work. National's unveiled a new plan to get under-25s off the...
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Laurie Mains: Former All Blacks’ coach gives his take on the loss to South Africa
It was always going to be a tough ask for the All Blacks to beat the Springboks in South Africa. But it was the manner in which they were beaten that doesn't give...
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Mike's Minute: The political choices are becoming clearer, let's see who wins
The chunk of the media who are still in love with the Labour Party are on some sort of campaign right now to undermine Chris Luxon. They have taken two events they...
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THE RE-WRAP: Is This the Worst All Black Team Ever?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) There. I Said It/Questioning Christopher/The Ferncliffe Thing/Trump Not Dead Yet/Choosing...
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Those requiring palliative care now have a new group determined to help
Our most vulnerable people requiring palliative care have a new group determined to give them the best care available. Palliative Care Collaborative Aotearoa has...
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Luxon convinced youth unemployment plan will get more young people on the right path
National Leader Christopher Luxon is convinced his new youth unemployment plan will get more young people on the right path. The plan would see under-25s given financial...
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Weather, fuel and supply issues contributing to high checkout prices - report
Bad weather, rising fuel costs, and staff shortages are all pushing up the price you're paying at the checkout. New analysis by Infometrics and Foodstuffs shows...
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Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson wrap the week's news
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week's news.
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Mark the Week: How to take an idea and butcher it in three easy payments
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 Cost of Living Payment: 2/10 "How to...
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Mike's Minute: Tax cuts can make some good economic sense
The critical part missed yesterday in the great National tax scandal debate is not whether tax cuts are inflationary; it's the right of people to hold onto their...
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THE RE-WRAP: Absolutely What We Do On Fridays
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Mark the Week/Would You Like to Pay Less Tax?/Pooldate/Golf Hazards/Getting Knotted
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Report predicts further supply chain issues this export season
There are warnings our main export season could be hit by further supply chain disruptions. We all know the issues in recent months, but a new supply chain risk...
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Justin Marshall and Joel Stransky preview the first test in South Africa
Caleb Clarke will return for the All Blacks this weekend, taking his place on the wing for the first test against the Springboks at Mbombela Stadium. For their first...
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Briscoes post strong second quarter result despite cost of living impact
Despite significant cost of living increases impacting retail, Briscoes have posted a strong second quarter result. Sales for the second quarter rose 3.5 percent...
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Barry Soper: James Shaw has probably done enough to change some delegates' minds
James Shaw's future as Green Party co-leader is looking more certain -- but isn't assured -- even though he isn't facing any challengers for the job. Green Party...
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Master Builders Assn: Consenting system a big part of the problem
Increasing competition in the building supplies sector won't necessarily result in cheaper homes. A new Commerce Commission draft report has found there isn't enough...
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US basketball star sentenced to nine years in Russian prison
US basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted this morning in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison following a politically charged...
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Robert Patrick: Acting legend on his career, life and new film
Robert Patrick is known as one of the greatest villain actors of our generation. He first made his name as the iconic T-1000, the main antagonist of Terminator Two:...
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Mike's Minute: How can you not have a job when there are jobs all around you?
Does a rise in unemployment mean Adrian Orr had a good day? Did he say to himself the rate rises are working, this thing might not be as big a cluster as we had...
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Tauranga carpenter struggles with Immigration NZ to bring in skilled workers
Questions have been asked as to how hard is Immigration NZ making it to get accredited employers work visas across the line. Sean Wood is a carpenter in Tauranga...
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THE RE-WRAP: Time to Play...
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Is ECAN Being Racist?/Of Course the Commerce Commission Wants to Jump On That Bandwagon...
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Sydney kebab shop allowed to open late after council backflip
There's been a win in Sydney against council regulations. The Indian Home Diner operates on Oxford Street in Paddington and has become a go to for people coming...
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International relations expert: Biden has mishandled Pelosi's trip to Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan could become a massive headache for Joe Biden. The US House Speaker's controversial visit has sparked strong condemnation from China,...
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Insurance Council: New climate plan has a lot of good intentions
Insurers say the Government's new strategy for adapting to climate change is a positive start.The new framework outlines priorities for the next six years, with...
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Economist: Increasing immigration will increase worker supply, add to demand pressures
The reopening of international borders won't be enough to address the worker shortage and rising cost of living. Unemployment has reached 3.3 percent in the June...
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THE RE-WRAP: Continuing Payment Pain
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Can the People Who Should Get It, Get It?/That Sweet, Sweet Shorters Money/So Over Mandates/Samoa...
