Best Nick Andersen Podcasts (2025)

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk Fieldays, Kiwisaver for farms and corruption 22:49

14d ago22:49

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It's Fieldays this week - and it coincides with a poll finding just 3 per cent of farmers support Labour, while 54 per cent back National. Why is National seemingly the party of farmers? Also, should farmers be able to use their Kiwisaver to purchase their first farm or herd? To answer those questions, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen an…

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Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Infrastructure Commission's 30-year draft plan 6:32

19m ago6:32

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The Infrastructure Minister agrees we're getting bad value for money and need trans-government systems to improve. The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan revealing its first look at how New Zealand needs to invest in our future. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking half of all capital-intensive government agencies don't have asset …

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Graeme Edgeler: Law Expert on the review of the Whānau Ora ad campaign for the Māori electoral roll 2:31

40m ago2:31

2:31

A law expert says it's important for the Māori Development Minister to look at contracts - to figure out where Whānau Ora's money is coming from. Tama Potaka is seeking a review of a recent Whānau Ora ad campaign encouraging Māori to sign up to the Māori electoral roll. He says it would be inappropriate for public funding to be used for electioneer…

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Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the new warning for supermarket chains 7:51

1h ago7:51

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The Government's issued a fresh warning to the major supermarket chains. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has written a letter to Woolworths, and Foodstuffs' North Island and South Island arms, outlining her expectations. She says she's hearing of supermarkets charging more than the advertised price, and having specials and multi-buy deals th…

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Mike's Minute: We need leadership on the Ngāpuhi settlement 2:20

22h ago2:20

2:20

Is Shane Jones showing the Minister for Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith how to run his own portfolio? In response to Jones and his Member's bill on the never ending Ngāpuhi drama, Goldsmith says the process can't go on forever. Which is the same as saying nothing, because clearly it is, and Goldsmith clearly has no plan. The Jones bill is clever…

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Louise Anaru: Secondary Principals' Association President on children bringing weapons to school 2:52

23h ago2:52

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Concern over an increasing number of children bringing weapons to school. Figures released under the Official Information Act show 526 students were stood down, suspended, or excluded for using or having a weapon at school last year. It's an 80% rise on 2018. Secondary Principals' Association President Louise Anaru told Mike Hosking that in a vast …

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the cost of living crisis, China trip 9:59

23h ago9:59

9:59

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest stories of the week so far. The cost of living crisis is still weighing heavily on Kiwis’ wallets despite all of the Government’s efforts – can Mark Mitchell explain why we’re not feeling the recovery? And Ginny Andersen had quite a f…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2025 1:28:32

23h ago1:28:32

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of June, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is on, then off, then on again, as another NATO summit kicks off in the Hague. As we go into another round of pay negotiations, this time with teachers, Judith Collins outlines exactly who gets paid what. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell …

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Andrew Prest: Powered by Plants Director on reducing food waste by turning it into extracts, powders, concentrates 4:22

24h ago4:22

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New Zealand scientists have developed a new technology to reduce food waste and import dependence. The waste system takes perishable food before it hits landfill and turns it into shelf-stable powders, concentrates, and extracts for food. Director of Powered by Plants Dr. Andrew Prest says the concept came from frustration with the current producti…

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Luke Bradford: Royal College of GP's Medical Director on softening access to ADHD treatment 2:14

24h ago2:14

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Assessment processes will still be rigorous for prescribing ADHD medication. From February, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe treatments from the outset without a specialist recommendation. Wait times for specialist appointments vary but can be over a year. Royal College of GPs medical director Dr. Luke Bradford told Mike Hoskin…

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Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on the pay negotiations for primary school teachers 3:58

1d ago3:58

3:58

Primary school teachers may have less ground to stand on at the bargaining table. They began negotiations yesterday for the first time since losing their pay equity claim in the May Budget. The Public Service Minister says there is a public mantra that teachers deserve to be paid more. But Judith Collins told Mike Hosking it ignores the facts. She …

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Matt Schmidt: University of New Haven Associate Professor of National Security on the truce between Israel and Iran 3:19

1d ago3:19

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A fragile ceasefire's holding for Iran and Israel after the US President got involved. Both sides claim the other has breached the truce. Donald Trump scolded both for early violations but directed particularly stinging criticism at Israel over the scale of its strikes. University of New Haven Associate Professor of National Security Dr Matt Schmid…

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Todd Charteris: Rabobank CEO on the number of farming assets that will change hands over the next decade 4:13

1d ago4:13

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A new Rabobank report reveals within the next 10 years, New Zealand agriculture will begin its largest-ever inter-generational transfer of wealth. More than half of farm and orchard owners will reach the age of 65 in the next decade, but only a third have a formal succession plan. It's estimated $150 billion worth of farming assets will change hand…

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Mike's Minute: It's time - cap the rates and can some councils 2:05

2d ago2:05

2:05

So having looked at every council in the country and the pending rate rises we are all going to have to pay, a couple of inescapable conclusions are to be drawn. 1) We need central Government to cap rates. 2) We need fewer councils. If you were to roughly use inflation as a guide, Waitomo and Whanganui are your only councils to get under the wire a…

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Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO on the bank lending less to businesses than it did five years ago 5:52

2d ago5:52

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New Zealand’s largest bank is lending less cash to businesses than it was half a decade ago. Figures from the Reserve Bank show a softening across all bank business lending since the pandemic, with ANZ the only one going backwards. The overall growth rate across all banks has slowed to just 1.5%, down from 6% in 2013. ANZ CEO Antonia Watson told Mi…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2025 1:28:25

2d ago1:28:25

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of June, our golden visa has done better in the last few months than it had under two and a half years of Labour. People want to come here, and they are bringing millions of dollars with them. Local Government NZ respond after Christopher Luxon and Shane Jones proposed getting rid of …

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Scott Robertson: All Blacks Coach on the naming of the squad to face France 11:36

2d ago11:36

11:36

Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month’s series against France named. All Blacks regulars Dalton Papali'i, Ethan Blackadder and David Havili have been left out of the squad instead. The trio’s exclusion comes with the inclusion of Ollie Norris, Brodie McAlister, Fabi…

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Sam Broughton: Local Government NZ on the possibility of a rates cap for local governments 3:04

2d ago3:04

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The leader of the country's local government association says there's global evidence a rates caps can have detrimental effects. The Government's mulling a cap as part of its wider reform to refocus local government. Sam Broughton —Mayor of Selwyn District Council and Local Government NZ President— says if core infrastructure like water and transpo…

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Craig Steel: Vantaset CEO on UK and US law enforcement being trained using their strategy 3:12

2d ago3:12

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US and UK law enforcement will soon be using a New Zealand-developed strategy to help boost police performance. Vantaset utilisises research into people’s breaking points to assist elite athletes in performing their personal bests, at a rate of 87% Now they’ve signed long-term deals with global law enforcement agencies to reengage frontline officer…

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Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on the Government's golden visa scheme 4:39

2d ago4:39

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The application process for New Zealand's 'golden visa' scheme' is firing up and going strong. The Government's confirmed almost 200 applications have been received from overseas investors since settings loosened in April. Queen City Law Managing Director Marcus Beveridge told Mike Hosking he's predicting a tsunami of capital into our little econom…

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Shane Jones: NZ First MP on the Ngāpuhi settlement 4:02

2d ago4:02

4:02

New Zealand First says the country can no-longer afford a drawn-out Treaty settlement with the largest iwi. The party's drafting legislation to require a single settlement with Ngāpuhi, rather than multiple agreements. However, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith has signalled he's open to settlements with smaller groups within iwi. NZ Firs…

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Mike's Minute: The ACC system still doesn't work 2:10

3d ago2:10

2:10

If you didn’t know, ACC is in some fiscal trouble again. This isn't new. ACC has been in trouble for years. Last year, 1.6 million of us managed to do something to ourselves which involved money - $4.5 billion dollars worth. That's just on rehab. The total is $7 billion paid out. It's an astonishing amount of money - and the problem is what we pay …

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says Middle East leaders need to "get around the table and negotiate" 10:12

3d ago10:12

10:12

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that ongoing strikes and counter-strikes won't lead to a resolution. He says all the parties need to get around the table and negotiate a way forward, although that will be very difficult. The Prime Minister said, “You’ve got to be able to get the parties around the table and have a negotiation.” T…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2025 1:28:22

3d ago1:28:22

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of June, we go to the US after they got involved in Iran and Israel's war and talk to Winston Peters about NZ's stance on it. The Prime Minister has touched down in Belgium for a NATO meeting but had time to talk to us about Iran, councils and hundreds of millions of dollars of dea…

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Winston Peters: Foreign Minister says a "proper analysis" is needed to judge Iranian nuclear capabilities 2:37

3d ago2:37

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters joined Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the developing situation in Iran. The Foreign Minister said he wants to “get a proper analysis” before discussing how effective Operation Midnight Hammer was at destroying Iranian nuclear facilities. “One of the first victims of war is truth, and boy, have we seen it.” The …

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Gil Barndollar: Senior Fellow at the Defence Priority says US air strikes haven't destroyed everything. 5:04

3d ago5:04

5:04

US forces have executed operation “Midnight Hammer” - a bombing raid targeting Iranian nuclear development sites. The US government has claimed an “obliteration” of Iranian Nuclear assets. However, analysts are skeptical of the actual level of damage dealt. Senior Fellow at the Defence Priority in Washington Gil Barndollar says, “These strikes are …

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Ben Murphy: General Manager of New Zealand's largest ever development discusses project progress 2:38

3d ago2:38

2:38

New Zealand’s largest industrial development ever is about to begin in Invercargill. Mike Hosking spoke to the general manager of the project Ben Murphy this morning, who said the project is making progress. “We do have a fully zoned sight there, which is the key unlocker for this project.” Ben Murphy told Mike Hosking this morning. Although progre…

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Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management says oil prices could rise 70% 5:57

3d ago5:57

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Global oil prices are forecast to increase in the wake of US airstrikes against Iran. Greg Smith from Devon Funds Management told Mike Hosking analysts are forecasting a rise in oil prices, from anywhere from 5% to 70%. Currently, oil prices sit at around $75 per barrel. But Smith warns prices could rise to $130 a barrel. The increasing cost of foo…

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Mark the Week: The world is a mess, isn't it? 2:34

7d ago2:34

2:34

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. Good ideas: 7/10 Not a bad week. Monthly inflation data, the census scrapped, the Housing Minister to overrule council and health targets improving. Things feel a bit like they're moving. The Crusaders: 7/10 A great comeback story…

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Mike's Minute: The move of the week from the Govt 2:30

7d ago2:30

2:30

I think this was the move of the week. Housing Minister Chris Bishop dropped the bombshell on local body operators that the Government has decided to give him the power to intervene around housing in local body decision making. Mind you, we could argue scrapping the calamitous Census was a good move, and indeed I'm a massive fan of reporting inflat…

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Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer on surgeries not being performed past 4pm 4:31

7d ago4:31

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Are early finishes to blame for the surgical backlog? Surgeon Chris Wakeman claims that public health professionals won’t perform surgeries past the 4pm cutoff, causing backlog issues. Health NZ’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan told Mike Hosking that early finishes do occur. The rosters generally run until about 4:30/5pm, and he says th…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Bullying Mike for his expensive tastes, lack of control, and his special loafers 10:55

7d ago10:55

10:55

With Matariki this weekend, we’ve come to the end of a short week. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to get their session of Mike-bullying in early – going after his expensive tastes, his lack of control over his life, and his special burgundy suede loafers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Simon Courts: ACT’s Climate Change Spokesperson on the latest carbon auction, ETS 3:14

7d ago3:14

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The latest carbon auction was a bust. It attracted zero bids, becoming the eighth auction to be declined. The secondary market currently sits around $58 a tonne, while the auction price sits at $68. ACT’s Climate Change Spokesperson, Simon Court told Mike Hosking it shows that industrial emitters, such as coal users, already have enough units in th…

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Rob Penney: Crusaders Coach ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs 6:05

7d ago6:05

6:05

The Crusaders’ current Super Rugby season is like chalk and cheese when compared to the las. They missed the playoffs in 2024, with just four wins in 14 matches. In contrast, this year sees them host the grand final against the Chiefs – clashing at the Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. Coach Rob Penney told Mike Hosking the Chief…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2025 1:28:25

7d ago1:28:25

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of June, what will our GDP number look like? It’s set to look quite healthy, but will that give us false hope in Q2? The Crusaders are going to win the Super Rugby final this weekend, so coach Rob Penney is on to tell us how they’ll do it. It’s a short week, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim …

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Alex Bartle: Sleepwell Clinic Director on Melatonin being approved for over the counter sale 3:00

7d ago3:00

3:00

A sleep-expert assures Melatonin is safe, but is still urging people to take caution. Medsafe has given approval for the sleep drug to be available over the counter at pharmacies. It is commonly used to treat insomnia or jet lag. Sleepwell Clinic Director Alex Bartle says potential side-effects are fairly minor, and long-term effects aren't fully u…

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Len Cook: Former National Statistician on the 5-year Census being scrapped 2:38

7d ago2:38

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There are concerns scrapping the traditional census won't deliver the desired results. Stats NZ is moving to a system using Government collected admin-data, saying the current five yearly Census is financially unsustainable. Census-style questions will still be asked in much smaller annual surveys looking at a small fraction of the population. Form…

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of today's GDP announcement 2:58

7d ago2:58

2:58

The economy is expected to look better than earlier predictions. Figures —due out from Stats NZ this morning— are expected to show the country's GDP grew 0.7% for the first quarter of the year. It's slightly higher than 0.4%, predicted earlier this year. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking things are expected to slow through the midd…

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Summer at the NEW Zoo 30:44

7d ago30:44

30:44

This week, Ainsley and Lydia kick things off chatting about allll the fun summer events happening in Green Bay (trust us, your calendar's about to be booked). Then we’re joined by Carmen Murach, Director of the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park! She gives us the inside scoop on summer programming at the zoo, shares adorable animal stories, Green Bay faves, …

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Mike's Minute: The real world is catching up to Radio New Zealand 2:30

8d ago2:30

2:30

Now, perhaps the most startling thing of the news yesterday that our old mates at the state radio broadcaster have opened a voluntary redundancy programme, is that they've never done that before. 100 years they've been doing the business at Radio New Zealand. 100 years, never had a voluntary redundancy. Tells you something about how insulated the r…

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Mike's Minute: Our economy is an increasingly large hole 2:03

8d ago2:03

2:03

Right, let's deal to the economy. There were two interesting things yesterday. The first was the food price inflation number showed it is not contained. Why it is increasing beyond broad inflation is a many and varied thing, and the upside of these numbers is we can control them to a degree. You don’t have to buy chocolate, given cocoa is through t…

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Debbie Sorensen: Moana Pasifika CEO on Ardie Savea taking a sabbatical during the 2026 Super Rugby season 3:20

8d ago3:20

3:20

Moana Pasifika are downplaying their dependence on outgoing skipper Ardie Savea. He will miss Super Rugby next year to take up a sabbatical in Japan, before making a 2027 return. Savea is signed with NZR through to the end of the 2027 World Cup in Australia and will end up spending half of that cycle playing in Japan. Franchise boss Debbie Sorensen…

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Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on the China trip, Scrutiny Week, elective surgeries 9:59

8d ago9:59

9:59

Mark Mitchell's hoping to broaden relations with China in his role of Minister for Ethnic Communities. He's in the Chinese economic capital of Shanghai with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Mitchell's meeting with the Kiwi business delegation today to plan out what they want to achieve. He told Mike Hosking trade, food, and education are on the ag…

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Shaun Robinson: Mental Health Foundation CEO on the Government's new 5-year plan to lower suicide rates 3:50

8d ago3:50

3:50

The Government's having another crack at mental health, allocating $36 million to suicide prevention. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey's unveiled a five-year approach for addressing high suicide rates. The new Suicide Prevention Plan includes strengthening the workforce, targeting higher-risk populations, and improving community care. But Mental …

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Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2025 1:28:57

8d ago1:28:57

1:28:57

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 18th of June, our food prices are on the way back up. Is it seasonal or is something happening behind the scenes? Our health stats are slowly trending in the right direction, and Health Minister Simeon Brown also answers the question as to why surgeries in public hospitals don't happ…

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Q1 health targets, increased elective procedures 6:30

8d ago6:30

6:30

The Government is delivering an increased number of elective procedures to try to meet patient wait time targets. More than 84% of cancer patients are starting treatment within 31 days – 1% more than last year. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking they want that up to 90% by 2030, and are working to speed up treatments. He says they've sw…

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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the rising food prices 2:42

8d ago2:42

2:42

It's being suggested the pricey cost of our food baskets is great for the economy but bad for our wallets. Food inflation has risen 4.4% annually, the highest in 18 months. Meat, poultry and fish had the biggest increases, while butter, milk and cheese drove grocery prices. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin told Mike Hosking increases in foods…

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Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the banks lending less to small businesses 4:00

8d ago4:00

4:00

It's being suggested small businesses are finding it tougher to get loans than big businesses, despite being a safer option. The latest data shows the compound annual growth rate of bank lending has slowed from 6% to 1.5% since 2013. Small Business NZ Founder Phil Wicks told Mike Hosking most banks are making business hard. He says lending to someo…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's social media posts regarding the Israel, Iran conflict 5:09

8d ago5:09

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President Donald Trump's recent social media posts hint at major escalations in the Iran and Israel conflict. Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes, with at least 224 Iranians and 24 Israelis killed since hostilities began after Israel's initial attack on Friday. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Trump's posts mean we could be o…

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Penny Simmonds: Vocational Minister on the Government's efforts to bolster flagging polytechs 2:02

8d ago2:02

2:02

The Vocational Minister's hopeful students will flood back to polytechs after the model is de-centralised. Staff-to-student ratios are still lower than they were in 2016, despite staff numbers being slashed by 8.2%. Penny Simmonds says low ratios signal financial trouble. She told Mike Hosking student numbers have dropped by 11,000 since Te Pukenga…

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