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'How bad do I feel?': JetPark gets a rare apology from Hosking
"How bad do I feel?" It's not often that Mike Hosking admits to being in the wrong, but he has fallen on his sword this week after criticising the Jet Park quarantine...
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John Kirwan: Sanzaar looks disjointed over latest Rugby Championship argument
Sir John Kirwan's finding the divisions at Sanzaar level unfathomable ahead of the Australian-based Rugby Championship. The All Blacks are scheduled to play their...
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Mark the Week: ACT are the political stars of the week
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 First Debate 8/10 "Good times, good...
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Politics mixes with law as Trump closes in on court pick
President Donald Trump is infusing deliberations over his coming nomination of a new Supreme Court justice with political meaning as he aims to maximize the benefit...
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Cricket legend Dean Jones dies suddenly at 59
The cricket world has been left reeling after the shock and sudden death of Australian legend Dean Jones. Jones was only 59 when he passed away in Mumbai with the...
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National says Labour's policies could cost businesses $2.8 billion a year
The opposition is calling on Labour to explain how much its policies will ultimately cost the country. National's Economic Development spokesman Todd McClay says...
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Community pharmacies wondering where the Government support is
Concerns are being raised around why community pharmacies haven't seen a cent of the Government’s $18 million financial support package. The Pharmacy Guild of New...
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Andrew Little: Push to curb hate speech being driven by religious groups
The push to crack down on hate speech is being driven by religious groups. Labour's pledging to strengthen laws around religious discrimination, if re-elected next...
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Mike's Minute: Govt’s procurement rules are ideological rubbish
If the fees free at university didn’t work, what do you reckon is going to happen to the new procurement rules? The government spends $42 billion a year buying...
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THE RE-WRAP: What We're Buying
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Without Knowing It/Mark the Week/Another Wagyu Instalment/Hosed Off/All New Amazon
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'The President says crazy stuff': Republicans play down Trump's latest comments
President Donald Trump's stunning refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power was mostly dismissed by Republicans on Capitol Hill, with many downplaying...
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Mike Hosking: Debate ratings show we are invested in election
So was the debate a hit? Yes and no: the ratings tell a story. The numbers were good but not great. 1.1 million tuned in Tuesday night vs 1.3 million compared...
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ANZ economist analyses the latest RBNZ monetary policy report
The Reserve Bank has kept its official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 0.25 per cent and has left its bond buying cap at $100 billion, but said it would look at offering...
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Experts sceptical UK's new strategy will get second wave under control
The British government has defended its strategy for combating a second wave of COVID-19 cases amid criticism that its new slate of restrictions will not be enough...
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New data highlights hidden costs of lockdown for hospital patients
New data highlights the hidden costs of lockdown for hospital patients needing non-urgent care. Data from the District Health Board, shows thousands of patients...
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Italians turn out to vote despite virus
Italians voted to reduce the number of national lawmakers by a third, near-final results showed, as voters turned out in droves to cast ballots despite the coronavirus...
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Richard Quest on the economic impacts of Covid-19 around the world
The global Covid 19 pandemic could be about to worsen, and so could the resulting recession. Sweden is trying to stem another potential outbreak in its capital...
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Expert's concern over Covid app use drop-off
A downward trend in the number of Kiwis using the NZ Covid Tracer app has prompted a fresh appeal for people to keep doing their bit against Covid-19. Dr Andrew...
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Jetstar under investigation by Commerce Commission after cancelled flights
No excuses for Jetstar cancelling flights without offering a refund. The airline cancelled domestic flights just three days after listing them, offering to book...
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Judith Collins on working with Act, foreign workers and National's fiscal mistake
Judith Collins has fired another shot at Jacinda Ardern over border restrictions. The country's largest strawberry producer is calling for the Government to allow...
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Mike's Minute: Labour needs to get real on farming
You've got to hand it to Jacinda Ardern. Having been spanked in the debate, such is the life of a politician in a campaign, you got to get out of bed the next morning...
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THE RE-WRAP: What the Watchers Tell Us
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Good But Not Great/Never Forget the Farmers/Bottom Line Or Not?/Going Negative/Sniffing...
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Charitable foundation launched to support Covid-struck musicians
The events and music industries are doing it tough right now, with shows being cancelled and events hamstrung because of gathering numbers. Now, a 19-year-old music...
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Southern Response won't appeal Dodds' earthquake insurance case
There is hope that a precedent-setting Canterbury Earthquake court case will teach the public not to trust what they're being told by insurers. The Crown's announced...
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Two-thirds of Victorian voters back Daniel Andrews
Despite failures in his government's response to Covid-19, the majority of Victorians say Dan Andrews has handled the crisis well. The Australian's Newspoll shows...
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Visa exemptions a huge relief for wine industry
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has announced a reprieve for 11,000 foreigners with expiring working holiday visas, who will be able to stay and work in horticulture...
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Stuart Nash and Mark Mitchell on election debate and poll result
The two women vying for the nation’s top job at next month’s general election faced off in a sometime fiery televised leaders debate. Labour Prime Minister Jacinda...
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Senate GOP plans vote on Trump's court pick before election
Votes in hand, Senate Republicans are charging ahead with plans to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court...
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Ashley Bloomfield reveals new safety measures for foreign aircrew
All foreign aircrews will have to complete their layovers in New Zealand in managed isolation as part of a new policy to keep the borders tight. "That's a new development,"...
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Mike's Minute: The election race isn't over yet
So, first rule of polls is don’t take them all that seriously. We have never lived in an age in which polls are more all over the place. It's a snapshot in time,...
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Peter Dunne praises Judith Collins' performance in first leaders' debate
Another poll, and the first of the televised leaders' debates. The National leader and Labour's Jacinda Ardern went head-to-head on a raft of issues - in the first...
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Mike Hosking: John Campbell missed the mark in first leaders' debate
The real test of last night's debate in a way ties in with last night's poll, how many people are engaged. The poll still has 14% undecided, so as we said, still...
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THE RE-WRAP: Not So Great Debate
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) One to Collins/Polling Analysed, Explained and Misunderstood/Old Fashioned Recovery-Off/High...
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Mike Hosking: Government drip feeding money to businesses is almost cruel
There is something amiss about the tourism funding help. Millions more got announced yesterday. Some make sense, some don’t. But what we already know is from day...
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Bic Runga performs live in studio
Bic Runga is a name synonymous with Kiwi music. Her debut album back in 1997 was a hit, and has been certified seven times platinum. She's gone on to receive 20...
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National receives support for $1.29 billion plan to double NZ's tech sector
Support for National's plan to make the tech sector bigger than dairy. The policy includes creating 100,000 jobs, increasing tech exports to $16 billion dollars...
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Tour de France race defies virus in thrilling finish
In a first, the Tour de France winner wore a face mask on the podium Sunday, bright yellow to match the color of the iconic jersey so snug on his young shoulders. But...
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UK pubs ordered to shut early as COVID cases surge
British pubs will have to close early and people who fail to obey quarantine rules will face stiff fines under new lockdown restrictions to curb a surging wave of...
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Government signs $27 million Covid-19 vaccine agreement
A deal on a Covid-19 vaccine is being seen as one of the many things New Zealand has to do. The Government's signed a $27 million dollar agreement with Covax Facility. Prime...
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Ellen DeGeneres returns to TV, addresses misconduct allegations
Beloved American TV show host turned TV villain Ellen DeGeneres has debuted the latest season of her controversial talk show with a bang. Ahead of the show's season...
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Mike's Minute: Auckland Bridge woes show a deeper problem for NZ
Does Auckland feel like one of the world's most liveable cities? The trick to understanding the human condition is to realise until it affects you, you don’t really...
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PM and Hosking go head to head on NZ's Covid response
Jacinda Ardern and Mike Hosking have gone head to head on New Zealand's Covid response, with the Prime Minister insisting our recovery is on track to be better than...
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THE RE-WRAP: It's All Bloody Broken
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What a Mess/Is Rainbow's End a Tourist Trap?/Who's Enrolled/Movie Money/Advice for Campbell
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Mike Hosking: Electorate polls shows MMP is done after 20 years
A couple of interesting things to come out of the weekend’s poll on the Auckland Central electorate. The first, the slightly less interesting bit is 20 percent...
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Brendon Hartley wins 24 Hours Le Mans race
Toyota Gazoo's No. 8 car comfortably won the 24 Hours Le Mans by five laps from Rebellion No. 1 today to secure a third straight victory in the prestigious endurance...
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Foreign yachties claim lives at risk in NZ entry ban
International yachties won't be able to seek shelter in New Zealand during cyclone season. Up to 250 boats are seeking a safe harbour.Ocean Cruising Club roving...
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Net migrant departures of 111,000 puts economic recovery at risk
Covid-19 border restrictions could result in a fraction of seasonal worker arrivals, with the shortage having the potential to cripple the economic recovery. Massey...
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Melbourne lockdown could lift in weeks
Daniel Andrews has hinted for the first time that Melbourne may be lifted out of lockdown before October 26, maybe even in a couple of weeks. Melburnians are waking...
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Businesses want to see change in Auckland's alert levels
High hopes for Auckland as the Prime Minister reveals if the country's Alert Levels will move today. Auckland is sitting at Level 2.5, with the rest of the country...
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Senate Democrats warn GOP of plans to retaliate over Supreme Court
Senate Democrats, lacking votes to stop President Donald Trump's pick to fill the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat, are weighing an array of...
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David Murdoch: New case after quarantine 'very unusual'
Officials are scrambling to identify the source of infection for a man who tested positive days after completing managed isolation, as the Government prepares to...
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Mike's Minute: National's $4b stuff-up is major - but at least its policy
There is no denying the $4 billion gap that Paul Goldsmith missed is an extraordinary cock up. You wait to see the PREFU numbers before launching your economic...
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Act would repeal the Zero Carbon Act if it was in power
Act wants to repeal the Zero Carbon Act, scrap all subsidies for commercial forestry investment and is pushing for "common sense changes" in the three waters reforms. It...
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$4 billion hole: National's Paul Goldsmith plays down 'irritating mistake'
National's finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith has labelled his party's $4 billion hole in its fiscal plan an "irritating mistake". On Sunday Finance Minister Grant...
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THE RE-WRAP: National's Plan
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Seems Alright... Other Than That Four Billion/Voting Out MMP/Swedish Update/WP 4 MH/Flight...
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Reserve Bank stress tests New Zealand's banks
Resilient but not invincible. That's the analysis that's come from the Reserve Bank's stress tests of our major banks. The stress tests found that if we had a...
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Loveblock Wines using green tea as a natural preservative
If a sulphite free, vegan friendly and organic wine is what you've been after, then some Kiwi innovation in the wine sector could be your cup of tea. The award...
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Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson leaving TVNZ after 16 years
Seven Sharp reporter Tim Wilson has announced he is leaving TVNZ. Posting on his Instagram account last night, the reporter and Newstalk ZB Sunday talkback host...
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Victorian Premier under fire over handling of pandemic
The Victorian Opposition has launched a bid to kick Premier Daniel Andrews out of office over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Opposition Leader Michael...
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Confusion over opening up lectures at Auckland University
There is confusion around how Auckland University can return to campus. The university's keeping classes online until October 2, after reneging on its plan to operate...
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