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Melbourne again may need to extend lock-down
Full effects of the Victorian lock-down are evident in Melbourne as they battle through strict lockdowns every day without an end date in sight. Earlier Victorian...
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International Aviation won't possibly recover for 3 years
Auckland Airport expects that International aviation won’t recover for three years. Just a remainder on how harsh the virus has been on some industries. With the...
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'Late Breakers' - may enforce the US election
'Late breakers' or undecided voters could decide the next president of the United States. Donald Trump and Joe Biden are vying for the position in today's final...
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Considering a move to the West Coast? Here's why you should
A regional mayor is calling for new people to set themselves up in her district, where there's cheap housing and plenty of work. Statistics show a 40 percent increase...
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Over-stayers should be allowed to work in NZ's needed areas
The Government's being urged to relax visa rules, to help sectors like rest homes and horticulture that can't find staff. Former Immigration Minister Tuariki Delamere...
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42 million Americans have already picked their side
The US presidential campaign is hitting its peak, but for millions of people - it doesn't matter anymore. Today's final debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden...
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Mark the Week: The winners and losers after the election
Time to mark the week; the little piece of news and current events that’s as effective as Caleb Clarke with a ball in his hand, and an Australian in front of him. The...
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Wrapping the Week: The finest 'whines' in the business
The election is finally over, and now we can focus on the truly important issues: what are the best biscuits to have in the workplace? Politicians sparked hours...
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Mike's Minute: Why Donald Trump's re-election is looking more likely
Debate day in the States. Mics muted, all to play for. A pollster who's got 92.6% of his calls right says Trump will get somewhere in the 270s, possibly 280, or...
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'Misleading the New Zealand public' - Team NZ fires back at Luna Rossa
Grant Dalton has fired back at Luna Rossa after two of the five courses for next year's America's Cup were ruled out by the arbitration panel – with the Team New...
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THE RE-WRAP: Don't Believe the Polls
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) ...Ever Again/Mark the Week/Never Seen It. Never Will/Sounds Funny/Gold Card Memories
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Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics...
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Kiwis confused over purpose of superannuation
The Retirement Commissioner is offering a definition of the country's retirement system, after discovering people did not know what superannuation was for. The...
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Oklahoma journalist attends live concert inside individual plastic bubble
An Oklahoma band isn't looking to burst anyone's bubble, with its return to live concerts. Flaming Lips have just held a concert with the entire audience social...
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Another chunk of England faces tight virus restrictions
The British government on Wednesday put another 1.4 million people into England’s tightest coronavirus restrictions, but faced growing criticism that its piecemeal...
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Survey reveals 1 in 4 Kiwis plan to upskill for post-Covid work
Kiwis are boosting their employability more than ever before with 1 in 4 planning to upskill in the next six to 12 months, according to a new study. A recent survey...
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Wilson Parking's anti-competitive behaviour described as deliberate
Consumer New Zealand says the Commerce Commission should have gone further in its action against Wilson Parking. The parking giant is selling leases to three of...
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Reserve Bank considering bringing back LVRs for higher deposits
A former Reserve Bank economist says land rules should be reformed, to dampen the hot housing market. The Reserve Bank is mulling over bringing back LVRs for higher...
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Mike's Minute: Why do we keep messing with our schools?
So zoning is back, school zoning. For as long as I can remember zoning has been a mess, and the reason it’s a mess is there is no answer. Should you get access...
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THE RE-WRAP: Let's NOT Be Prepared
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Questions Over Empty Rooms/Zoning Again/Vanilla Voting/What Does She See In Him?/Where...
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Patrons of an Auckland pub asked to self-isolate and get tested for Covid-19
Patrons of an Auckland pub have been asked to self-isolate and get swabbed for Covid-19, after being exposed to someone infectious with the virus. A person who...
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Matthew McConaughey tells Mike Hosking why he is staying clear of Hollywood
He may be one of Hollywood's most popular and diverse actors - and a multi-award winner to boot - but don't expect to see Matthew McConaughey in a starring role...
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Mike Hosking: Multinationals shouldn't have to pay back wage subsidy
Of all the things the government has had trouble with; the one thing I thought went pretty well, turns out to be the biggest ongoing headache: the wage subsidy. Tuesday’s...
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Victorian government considering GPS trackers for overseas travellers
In Australia, the Victorian government is reportedly considering using GPS trackers to help monitor returned travellers when the state starts accepting international...
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Silver Ferns to hit the court for first time since January tonight
The Silver Ferns hit the netball court for the first time since January this evening. They face New Zealand A in the Cadbury Series at Palmerston North. Coach...
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South Australia keen for travel bubble with New Zealand
Some Australian states are angry about arriving New Zealand travellers, but other states are rolling out the red carpet. South Australia has joined New South Wales...
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Pandemic set to hit NZ red meat sector hard
A challenging year ahead for beef and sheep farmers. Beef and Lamb New Zealand's New Season Outlook is predicting an overall decline in sheepmeat and beef export...
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Sealord prioritising health of foreign employees infected with Covid-19
A New Zealand fishing company says it's prioritising the health of its foreign employees. Eleven international fishermen have tested positive for Covid-19 in Christchurch's...
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Donald Trump comes out swinging against Fauci, media and polls
An angry President Donald Trump came out swinging Monday against Dr. Anthony Fauci, the press and polls that show him trailing Democrat Joe Biden in key battleground...
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Dame Trelise Cooper devastated after being burgled
Top fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper is devastated after thieves broke into her Auckland head office and stole about $500,000 worth of clothing. The thieves...
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Greens encouraged to use their political sway, but not in form of a coalition
No coalition? No problem, thinks a former Green Party MP. Some polling going into the election showed support for a Labour-Green coalition, but Labour's win is...
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Mike's Minute: Labour have the numbers, so why would they bring in the Greens?
Personally, I don’t mind if the Greens are part of the government, because if they are, they won't be a significant part. Talks allegedly wrap up next week. A...
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THE RE-WRAP: Quibbling Over Something That Worked
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Weird Thing to Moan About/What Can the Greens Do for Labour Now?/Big Tech Is Laughing/Where's...
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Labour humbled by landslide win, National vows to be a strong opposition
Labour has no excuse not to deliver this parliamentary term. Politicians have gathered at Parliament this week for caucus meetings, farewelling some MPs and welcoming...
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HP - Business Not as Usual: Swimming through difficulties
Kaikoura's famed swimming with dolphins tour operator details how they learned tough lessons. There can be few businesspeople in New Zealand as experienced in dealing...
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Mike Hosking: National needs to avoid over-reacting to election loss
The trouble with trouble is you can easily over analysis it. National gathered today for what will be a forlorn old caucus meeting. They’ll have picked over the...
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Shovel-ready projects should include more high-rises
There are calls for the new government to cough up more money for construction. Some commercial construction companies are sharing concerns that shovel-ready funding...
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Shake-up looming for Fonterra Shareholders Council
The Fonterra Shareholders Council is reshaping itself to send farmers' message to the board - rather than the other way around. This is on the back of reports showing...
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French police operations underway after beheading of teacher
France's interior minister said Monday that police operations are underway into dozens of people who allegedly issued messages of support for the attacker after...
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Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger on his extraordinary career
Arsène Wenger is arguably one of the greatest football minds of all time. He made his name as Arsenal manager from 1996 until 2018, taking home three Premier League...
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Sir Don McKinnon: New Zealand to benefit from strong Chinese economy
There is confidence New Zealand's relationship with China is safe. The world's second largest economy expanded 4.9 percent in the July-to-September quarter, compared...
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$200 domestic travel card proposed to boost tourism industry
A $200 travel card for every Kiwi would help activities and amenities. Tourism Industry Aotearoa wants the Government to do five things immediately to help revive...
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Wales in lockdown as Covid-19 cases spike
Wales became the second nation in the United Kingdom to lock down large swaths of its economy to combat rising coronavirus infections, even as British Prime Minister...
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Mark Mitchell committed to supporting Judith Collins as leader
National will be reviewing the election today, but National MP Mark Mitchell says that shouldn't include a leadership change. They're gathering in Wellington today...
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THE RE-WRAP: Let the Post Mortem Begin
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What Really Killed National/Time for a Shake-Up/Let it Go, Hosk/Bubble Trouble/Keeping...
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Mike's Minute: Our voting system needs an overhaul
I note calls for changes to election day rules around campaigning. Every time I vote I am reminded what an old world, quaint, and disconnected from our normal life...
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Steven Joyce explains what went wrong for National
A time of reflection and change for the National Party, but not its leadership. The party is gathering in Wellington today after suffering its worst election result...
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Mike Hosking: Labour has the place to themselves - what are they going to do?
The upside for Labour is they’ve got the place to themselves. Which is good for the markets. Markets don’t like the Greens, they don’t like the uncertainty of the...
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Australian states scramble to find Kiwi passenger details
Australian state officials are reportedly scrambling to gain access to airline passenger lists to identify travellers who have arrived from New Zealand under the...
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Shane van Gisbergen wins Bathurst 1000
This year's Bathurst 1000 was the perfect realisation of Shane van Gisbergen's comment in his pre-race interview with the Weekend Herald. From the time the lights...
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Trump and Biden go all out in final weeks of campaign
President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden went on the offense, with each campaigning in states they are trying to flip during the Nov. 3 election that...
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Business community pressure Labour to get economic recovery rolling
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outlined her immediate priorities after sweeping to power for her second term. Ardern wants more support for small business loans...
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Mike's Minute: It was a truly historic election night
The thing about a landslide is there is more than one story. Obviously, a majority under MMP is history. And whether it's all because of the pandemic, which it...
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ACT focused on issues forgotten about during Covid-19 crisis
ACT's first focus this term is going to be around the pandemic. With the party on eight per cent, David Seymour will bring nine first-time MPs to join him in Parliament. ACT...
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THE RE-WRAP: Explaining the Result
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Didn't See That Coming/Now What?/Remembering Winston/Innovative Job Schemes
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Labour moving quickly to form a government
Labour says it's wasting no time in forming a government, after its historic victory on Saturday night. The party has just under half the vote, with 87-percent...
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Judith Collins reflects on National's disastrous election result
Day two after the election and Judith Collins is feeling.... fine. After a tumultuous year with three leadership changes, the National party won less than 27 per...
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James Shaw says not to read 'too much' into PM's words
The Green Party's trusting Labour will want to form a coalition. It plans on holding a caucus meeting tomorrow, but no coalition talks have been scheduled yet. Greens...
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Former PM Helen Clark: 'An amazing night' for the Labour Party
Former Prime Minster Helen Clark has described a spectacular victory for Jacinda Ardern and the Labour Party in the 2020 General Election. With a little over 90...
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National's Paul Goldsmith: We're paying the price for 'disunity and mistakes'
It is turning out to be a horror 2020 election for the National Party, who continue to trail Labour by a substantial amount. National is slipping far behind in...
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