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UK Government holds breath as it awaits 'partygate' report
Prime Minister Boris Johnson braced Wednesday for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, a document that could help...
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THE RE-WRAP: They're Coming for Your RATs
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) All We Need Is Millions of RATs/School's Looking Problematic/Parents Back to School/NASA...
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Oliver Driver and Nick Malmholt: Shortland Street producers on the show's 30th anniversary
New Zealand’s most beloved soap opera is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Shortland Street first appeared on our screens way back in 1992. And since, it's gone...
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'AirCar' co-founder on the craft being cleared for take-off
A flying car in Slovakia has officially been cleared for take-off. Klein Vision's 'AirCar' has been awarded its Certificate of Airworthiness after rigorous testing...
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Principals' Federation: Guidelines in schools for Omicron are a lot different to Delta
The clock is ticking as schools race to prepare for a new school year. Most schools start next week under the Red Light. Principals have met with the Ministry...
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Business NZ: Govt should have approved RATs earlier
It's expected to be very difficult to operate a business under Omicron, without access to rapid antigen tests. Argument has broken out between businesses and the...
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RAT distributor: We have any clients who need those tests regularly
Concerns for businesses that use rapid antigen testing regularly. The Ministry of Health says it's consolidating incoming orders. Inscience is a distributor of...
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Economists predict inflation to reach its highest point in three decades
Inflation could be about to reach its highest point in three decades -- and keep climbing for months to come. The latest Consumer Price Index data is due out at...
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THE RE-WRAP: We're Not Okay
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Not the Kids. Not Any of Us/Stop Changing the Rules/When You Don't Want to Go Anymore/Sleepy...
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Pollies: Red Traffic Light, RATs and Inflation
The Government is set to reveal how it will try to step up the fight against Omicron as the highly infectious Covid-19 variant spreads across the country, with predictions...
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Social media trend starts of people taping their mouth closed before sleep
There's a new trend taking over social media. This is a TikTok thing, linked to the idea it's unhealthy to sleep with your mouth open. It has led to people taping...
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Consumer New Zealand CEO on Air NZ credit rules
Consumer New Zealand thinks Air New Zealand is being a bit tight with its credit rules. Right now, you can receive a credit if your flight is cancelled because...
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Economist: Tightening of lending rules strips first home buyers ability to get into market
Things aren't looking any rosier for people trying to get on the property ladder. A new CoreLogic report suggests the property market has moved past its peak growth...
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Mainfreight chief: RATs are working well for colleagues over the Tasman
A transport company says Rapid Antigen Tests are working well for colleagues over the Tasman. Some essential workers will be able to end isolation sooner, once...
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Aerosol chemist: Omicron is making cloth masks redundant
Cloth masks may be quickly becoming a thing of the past. The Government's new rules around mask wearing come into effect next Thursday. Face coverings will have...
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Calls for mental health summit to take stock of pressure the country's youth face
Fears the pandemic is causing mental distress to escalate amongst teenagers. Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey is calling for a mental health summit to take stock of...
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THE RE-WRAP: Trying to Find a Bright Side
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Hoping for the Best/Cash for Pics/Petrol Price Questions/Happy Fish
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Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Sunday rejected a British claim that the Kremlin is seeking to replace Ukraine's government with a pro-Moscow administration, and that...
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Dr. Michael Mosley: How our lockdown diets may be affecting long term health
As we head into this new unknown with Omicron - plenty of us are thinking about staying healthy. Dr. Michael Mosley knows a thing or two about healthy living - he's...
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Increases in video cover letters being required for job applications
More and more, job seekers are being asked to include a video resume with their application. Linkedin data shows 79 percent of hiring managers think video has become...
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'As good as it gets': Porteous nails perfect Olympic preview
Nico Porteous nailed the preview - now it's time to do likewise at "the big O-show". The Kiwi freeskier today confirmed his status as a gold-medal favourite for...
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Auckland University to run online and open book exams this year
Online and open book exams are in store for Auckland University students this year - bar some exceptions. It has started discussion around whether other universities...
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Z Energy rejects claims that it's pocketing more profits from rising fuel prices
Z Energy is rejecting claims that it's pocketing more profits from rising fuel prices. New Zealanders are feeling the pain at the pump, with fuel prices the highest...
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Andrew Little: Health system has coped with previous Covid outbreaks, will cope again
The Health Minister says the health system has coped with previous Covid outbreaks - and will cope again. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists wants the...
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Investment analyst: Expect banks to turn down the tap on cheap money
The tap's being turned down on cheap money, which is making markets nervous. The New Zealand share market fell into correction territory yesterday morning, but recovered...
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How the shift to red light level impacts New Zealand sport
Sports minister Grant Robertson has eased fears that the move to a red light alert level could impact the women's ODI Cricket World Cup later in the year. New Zealand...
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NSW Premier announces back-to-school plan
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has revealed the back-to-school plans for students, parents and teachers. A key plank of the plan will be the use of rapid antigen...
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Wildfire burns near California's Highway 1, prompting evacuations
A wildfire near California's scenic Highway 1, which winds along the Pacific coastline, prompted evacuation orders in Monterey County on Friday night. The Colorado...
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Taranaki businessman invents 11-in-1 golf club
Sick of lugging your golf bag around the course? Taranaki businessman and avid golfer Simon Moore believes he's created a viable 11-in-1 golf club. It can be used...
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THE RE-WRAP: Waking Up To Red
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Long Wait at the Lights/Too Many Guns/Some Things Still Aren't Plant Based/Hong Kong Hamsters/Speaking...
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Association of Salaried Medical Specialists wants Government to declare health workforce emergency
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists wants the Government to declare a health workforce emergency. It comes amid concerns the Omicron outbreak could further...
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Supply chain expert: Up to a quarter of the workforce could be off due to Omicron
Employers are being told to be creative in filling the staff absences expected because of Omicron. Finance Minister Grant Robertson says there will inevitably be...
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Nelson Chamber of Commerce: Handling Omicron an impossible task for smaller businesses
Omicron's arrival in the Nelson region is sending shudders through the local business community. The country has been plunged into Red after a Motueka family of...
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Chris Hipkins: Daily Omicron cases expected to potentially reach tens of thousands
The Covid-19 Response Minister expects daily Omicron case numbers could potentially reach the tens of thousands. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists...
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Mike Yardley: The lack of concern over Government spending is shameful
It’s full steam ahead with the spendathon. Overall, government spending next year is forecast to be over $59 billion higher than four years ago. Next year’s total spend of $128 billion equates...
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Sir Russell Coutts on what the next four years of racing will look like
We're about to get a glimpse of what the next four years of SailGP races will look like on this side of the year. The second last leg in the mini America's Cup...
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THE RE-WRAP: Let's Forget It Ever Happened
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) 2021? What 2021?/The Spending Spree Continues/Flying Up the Aussie Charts/Sentient Seafood/Sorry,...
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Joseph Parker: Kiwi heavyweight previews his rematch vs Derek Chisora
It's been a long time between drinks for Joseph Parker but the Kiwi heavyweight steps back into the ring this weekend. Parker has a rematch against Derek Chisora...
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Grant Robertson: MIQ is set up to deal with transmissible variants
Grant Robertson says Omicron is a cause for concern but not panic. New Zealand detected its first Omicron case yesterday, a case that travelled from Germany via...
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Government and telcos join forces to combat latest text scam
The Government and telcos are joining forces to battle the latest text scam. The Flubot scam started in September, and continues to send out about 400,000 messages...
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield: We should expect more Covid Omicron cases
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says we should expect more Covid Omicron cases arriving here. New Zealand has its first case of the new variant, in MIQ in Christchurch. Everyone...
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Christchurch's delayed $450m convention centre officially opens
Another big step for Christchurch's recovery is complete today. The new $450 million convention centre, Te Pae, is officially open this morning. It has an auditorium,...
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Mike Yardley: Is the Govt prepared to let tourism wither and die?
A leading light in our international tourism industry remarked to me the other day, Mike, our industry has officially sunk into a state of depression. I alluded...
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David Walliams: Mainstay of British television on his new book
David Walliams got his first taste of international fame with Little Britain back in 2003. He's gone on to be mainstay on British television, and has become a best-selling...
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Baking influencer says it may be time to kill the Christmas cake
One baking influencer says it may be time to kill the Christmas cake. Dane McGregor, who runs the Baker Gatherer Instagram page and website, says while he likes...
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Ordinary Kiwis who saved lives in Christchurch mosque attacks given bravery awards
The ordinary people who saved lives during the Christchurch mosque attacks are still reliving that day. In a special honours list, two people have been awarded...
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THE RE-WRAP: Don't Fence Mike In
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Squishy Houses Not His Style/A New Folder's Coming/Don't Look Up/How to Milk a Pumpkin/Christmas...
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Tourism Fji CEO: Booking numbers show island nation getting back on track
Tourism Fiji says if the booking numbers continue to come through, then tourism in the Pacific island nation is well on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry...
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ASB Chief Economist on GDP numbers released today
The GDP number for the third quarter is released today, with most economists predicting a drop of at least 3 percent. It comes on the back of the big numbers...
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Steven Joyce: Kiwis will end up paying for large jump in Govt spending
Taxpayers are expected to pay down the track for a large jump in Government spending. The Government's giving itself an operating allowance of $6 billion in next...
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Health Minister asks for patience when it comes to hospital funding
The Health Minister is pleading for patience when it comes to hospital funding. Hospitals will receive more than half a billion dollars in extra funding from the...
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Devon Funds strategist talks Aussie healthcare sector, Air NZ liquidity and US inflation
Greg Smith, Head of Distribution and Strategy at Devon Funds Management joined Mike Yardley to discuss the big news in the finance world. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mike Yardley: Please don't vent your anger at those manning the checkpoints
By any measure, today, Big Wednesday marks a milestone. The great escape begins. The great domestic reopening roars into life. I happened to covering for Hosking...
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Pollies: Checkpoints, Transmission Gully and Light Rail
Transmission Gully, the new $1.25 billion motorway out of Wellington, will not be open by Christmas. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirmed in a statement this...
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Ōhope water slide creator says the slide will be even bigger this year
The creator of a famous water slide in Ōhope aims to make it bigger and safer this year. Last year, Sam Oliver created a monster 125 metre slide on farm land in...
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Carmel Sepuloni: Ministry made mistakes over social housing due to pressure
The Ministry for Social Development is taking the criticism of its social housing policies on the chin. Auditor-General John Ryan's inquiry says the ministry didn't...
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THE RE-WRAP: The Last Frontier
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Why Is It There?/Let's Just All Calm Down a Bit/The Curious Case of the Disappearing...
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David Seymour: Act more concerned about Govt's popularity than National's
David Seymour says Act's more concerned about the Government's popularity, than National's. The latest political poll - the first taken since Chris Luxon became...
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Waimakariri mayor on taking Three Waters concerns to Parliament
The fight over Three Waters is far from over. Today, a newly formed and growing group of 23 councils called Communities 4 Local Democracy will take their concerns...
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Air NZ CEO: Expected to be a bumper summer for the airline
Air New Zealand is expecting a bumper summer. The airline says 12 thousand people will travel in and out of Auckland on its flights today, with the city's borders...
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