Best Red Transmissions Podcasts (2025)

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Federal Opposition Leader joins condemnation of far-right agitator 2:08

2h ago2:08

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Thomas Sewell ambushed the Victorian Premier at a press conference on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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New data reveals the state's busiest V/Line routes 2:08

4h ago2:08

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The Bendigo line had the third-highest number of individual passengers last financial year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Mike's Minute: The Paris Accord was well-intentioned, but futile 2:20

5h ago2:20

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David Seymour's call around the Paris Accord merely adds to the list of calls around the Paris Accord. If we could park the emotion and the bandwagons associated with the obsession around saving the planet, the case for 2050 would no longer add up. For example, take the countries that never signed up, take the countries like America that are leavin…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's health, the latest ruling against military troops in LA 4:36

5h ago4:36

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Donald Trump says reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. The US president is addressing media in the White House after his recent absence from the spotlight over the weekend sent social media into a tailspin. Health rumours have been ramping up since his diagnosis of a chronic vein condition, with photos of his bruised hand circling on…

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Brent Linn: Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers CEO on the changes in the market, export growth 2:55

5h ago2:55

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Is this a turning point for the wine industry? Data shows export volumes are expected to grow 4% to 285 million litres in the year to June 2025. Export revenue is also forecast to lift to $2.4 billion by 2029. Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers CEO Brent Linn told Mike Hosking Hawke’s Bay is more domestically focused, with production to export only representi…

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Victorian Premier 'undeterred' by Nazis 2:08

6h ago2:08

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Jacinta Allan's comments follow a run-in with a far-right agitator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the impact of Temu on the value of New Zealand's imports 3:45

6h ago3:45

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The growing volume of purchases from the likes of Shein and Temu are hitting New Zealand’s import economy hard. Stats New Zealand has revised the National Accounts, with imports down $2.5 billion in the June quarter. The average value of parcels has dropped sharply, driven by fast fashion and cheap e-commerce. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike …

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Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2025 1:28:48

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3rd of September, our tourism stats are slowly continuing to move in the right direction. So when will we reach 100% of our pre-Covid numbers? David Seymour says New Zealand should pull out of the Paris Agreement – National says no. Former Fed Farmers Chair and Associate Agricultural Min…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Brooke van Velden's comments, Peeni Henare, Paris Agreement 10:04

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Government ministers have received a reminder about the "separation of powers". Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has been criticised for claiming Employment Relations Authority members believed “money grows on trees”. She's told our newsroom Attorney-General Judith Collins has discussed the matter with her. National's Mark Mitchell to…

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Ian Ebbs: Winner of the Red Bull competition to design Liam Lawson's next helmet on his design 5:32

7h ago5:32

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A Christchurch father-of-three has won a nationwide competition to design a helmet for Formula One driver Liam Lawson. The competition, run by Lawson’s team sponsors Red Bull, invited New Zealanders to submit original designs and offered a rare chance to see their creativity come to life on the F1 grid. Nearly 500 designs were submitted, and the wi…

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Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agriculture Minister on ACT's call to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement 2:56

7h ago2:56

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ACT believes New Zealand needs to be more realistic when it comes to the Paris Agreement. The party, along with NZ First, have expressed interest in withdrawing from the agreement unless we can negotiate a better deal. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says that trying to meet our current targets is costing the country too much. He told…

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Catherine Law: Avonside Girls' High School Principal on the ban on open-plan classrooms, funding to fix them 3:25

7h ago3:25

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Schools are keen to move on from open-plan classrooms due to the negative impacts on learning. The Government's announced it will give funding to schools for the classrooms to get fixed up. They will be able to get the money from a contestable fund based on need to put walls in the barn-style classrooms. Christchurch's Avonside Girls' High School P…

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René de Monchy: Tourism New Zealand CEO on the rising overseas visitor numbers reaching 86% of pre-Covid numbers 3:10

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The tourism sector's still fighting for pre-Covid numbers. The most recent International Visitor Survey shows overseas visitor numbers have lifted by nearly 200 thousand over the past year – up 5%. Their spending was up by around $500 million but is still only 86% of pre-Covid numbers. Tourism New Zealand CEO René de Monchy told Mike Hosking they'r…

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Victoria moves to ban WA teachers from classrooms 2:08

8h ago2:08

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That's due to Western Australia granting diplomas with just one year of study. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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More details emerge regarding Victoria's proposed Treaty 2:08

1d ago2:08

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legislation is expected to come before parliament during the next sitting period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Nearly 40% of Victorians lack a bushfire survival plan 2:08

1d ago2:08

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The CFA says even those in urban areas need to ensure they're ready. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Mike's Minute: Foreigners buying homes - we got there at last 1:51

1d ago1:51

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We got there at last. If you are a Golden Visa holder, that’s a person who puts $5-10 million into the country, you can now buy a house. The idea that we expected you to put that sort of money into a country and then rent was, and is, absurd. Not to get into the weeds too deeply, but the Golden Visa is different to the 183 days rule. The Golden Vis…

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Ben Bayly: Kiwi Chef on his career, A New Zealand food story, opening a 7th restaurant 12:05

1d ago12:05

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A Kiwi chef is demonstrating that success can be found even in a tough industry. Ben Bayly owns six restaurants around New Zealand, including Ahi and Aosta, and is set to open a seventh. Wellington will be getting its first dining experience helmed by Bayly, located in the infamous Wellington Pavillion. Between his six restaurants and his TV show ‘…

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Sunraysia's property boom shows no signs of slowing 2:08

1d ago2:08

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PropTrack says the median house price in north-west Victoria rose by 4.17% last quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2025 1:28:36

1d ago1:28:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd of September, the Prime Minister and Winston Peters joined to discuss the new investment changes allowing foreigners to buy a home. Is our government too big? Do we have too many ministers? A report says yes, and we should drop dozens of roles to be like Singapore or Ireland. Kiwi chef…

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Annie Dundas: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the 'Kiwi North' tourism alliance aiming to attract Australian visitors 2:45

1d ago2:45

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Our largest-ever North Island tourism alliance is just getting started, as they work to win over Australian travellers this week. More than 70 tourism operators are attending events in Sydney today and Melbourne tomorrow under the partnership Kiwi North. It was formed in May, when 15 tourism North Island organisations joined forces to draw more att…

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Roger Partridge: NZ Initiative report co-author on the call to cull and consolidate ministerial portfolios 2:34

1d ago2:34

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There’s a call to cull some of New Zealand’s ministers. A new report from the New Zealand Initiative found New Zealand has 81 ministerial portfolios, while comparable countries have a third of that. The think-tank says we should be more like countries with comparable populations, like Norway which has 17 portfolios, and Singapore with 16. Co-author…

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Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on mortgage lending rising year on year 3:47

1d ago3:47

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Refinancing activity is continuing to surge as the Official Cash Rate continues to fall. Latest Centrix figures show mortgage enquiries are up 16% for the month of July and new mortgage lending rose almost 25%. Chief Operating Officer Monika Lacey says the market is active at the moment and people are keen to get the best deal they can. She told Mi…

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Winston Peters: NZ First Leader on the changes to investment rules that allow foreign investors to buy property 5:07

1d ago5:07

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New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says he wasn't dragged kicking and screaming into a new foreign investors deal. The Government’s approved changes to allow people with an investor residence visa to buy or build one home, starting at $5 million. They’re required to invest an extra $5 million into the economy to qualify. Peters told Mike Hoski…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on lifting the foreign buyers ban under new investment visa settings, Amazon date centres going live 7:18

1d ago7:18

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The Prime Minister is celebrating tech-giant Amazon's continued moves into the New Zealand market. Amazon Web Services' data centres are now open in Auckland - something that is slated as a $7.5 billion investment. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking it will create up to a thousand jobs, and make an $11 billion boost to GDP. Luxon says it’s probab…

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$1 billion invested by Canberra into Regional Investment Corporation 2:08

1d ago2:08

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The funding is being welcomed by the National Farmers Federation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Police officers killed at Porepunkah to be given state funerals 2:08

2d ago2:08

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The private services will take place at the Victoria Police Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Victoria's ban on machetes takes effect from today 2:08

2d ago2:08

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But a statewide amnesty is still active, with machete bins located in Bendigo and Mildura. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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New social media policy endorsed by Mildura City councillors 2:08

2d ago2:08

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It provides guidance on how to appropriately manage their profiles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2025 1:28:39

2d ago1:28:39

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 September. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Mike's Minute: The Reserve Bank mess is finally at an end 2:05

2d ago2:05

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Rhetorical question - why do you think Neil Quigley quit on a Friday night? The key is, he would have been booted if he didn’t walk. So it sort of ends a shambolic and shameful period for what should be one of our most esteemed institutions. Between Orr and Quigley (mainly Orr) they have made a joke of the Reserve Bank. What should have happened is…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join to discuss the Warriors, the Springboks and surfing 11:03

2d ago11:03

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: How are the Warriors shaping up for the playoffs, and do they have a chance at success? The Springboks have arrived in Auckland ahead of next week's game against the All Blacks. And new technology graces the world of surfing, thanks to …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Trump is running out of victories, and trading partners 4:39

2d ago4:39

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A recent decision by the US Court of Appeal has ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal. The court has said it will leave the tariffs in effect for the next few weeks, giving time for Trump to appeal the decision. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that although the President has been given the chance to appeal, his team are likely shaken by t…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the Reserve bank's reputation following Quigley's resignation 10:30

2d ago10:30

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Christopher Luxon doesn't think the Reserve Bank's reputation has suffered any long-term damage. Neil Quigley resigned as chair of the central bank on Friday night, after Nicola Willis raised concerns over its handling of Adrian Orr's resignation earlier this year. Willis has revealed to Newstalk ZB, she would have asked Quigley to resign, if he ha…

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Ceedee Doyle: Board game convention organiser on resurgence in board game popularity 2:29

2d ago2:29

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Board games have rolled past go, and seen a massive resurgence in popularity in the past decade. The global market has an estimated value of more than 31-billion dollars, and is expected to grow a further five billion by 2029. New Zealand's largest board game convention, WellyCon has just been held. Convention organiser Ceedee Doyle told Mike Hoski…

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James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on government handouts to smaller airlines. 3:43

2d ago3:43

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A game-changer for smaller airlines that don't want to up prices, amid soaring aviation costs. The Government's offering up to 30-million dollars in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. It's also approved funding for a digital development that will allow regional transport bookings, to be integrated with the platforms of major carriers. Ass…

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Victorian Farmers Federation slams VicGrid bill 2:08

2d ago2:08

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It passed through Victoria's upper-house last Thursday, August 28th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on violent crime decrease, targets being met and more police officers in the force 2:45

2d ago2:45

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The Police Commissioner's putting a focus on the basics down as a key contributor to a fall in violent crime. The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey reveals most violent crimes have been dropping in the past two years, while sexual assault cases increased. There's been a 113 percent increase in Police beat patrols over the last year. Richard Cham…

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Bernie Smith: Social housing commentator says people are misusing the housing system 3:36

2d ago3:36

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Emergency housing may not be being used the way it's intended, with application rejections on the up. Data obtained by our newsroom shows applications have dropped significantly to the end of June, but the number being declined, is rising. Rules introduced last year allow officials to decline grants if they believe a person has caused or contribute…

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Mike's Minute: The Govt hasn't followed through on cutting the public sector 2:22

4d ago2:22

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It is with real enthusiasm that I see the Public Service Commissioner potentially doing what the main Government should have done two years ago. What the Government did two years ago was say they were going to rectify the absurd size of the public service. It had blown out to gargantuan proportions under the Labour Government, who knew no bounds in…

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Wet and wild day ahead for Regional Victoria 2:08

5d ago2:08

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We're being told it's best to stay indoors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Opposition MPs given dressing down by their leader 2:08

5d ago2:08

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It comes after two upper-house members likened Daniel Andrews to a dictator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Mark the Week: Where is the meeting with Putin? 2:20

5d ago2:20

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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. New Zealand: 7/10 We're the 3rd safest country in the world and about to outgrow Australia. How's that for openers? Horticulture NZ: 7/10 Their plan is to double export returns within 10 years. That’s the sort of attitude that tur…

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Mike's Minute: I think the mood has shifted in NZ 2:06

5d ago2:06

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I got a sense about something this week and it's not because it's about to be spring, although that will undoubtedly help. I got a sense this week that the tide on the New Zealand story is turning. The ongoing stats, like the size of the infrastructure pipeline, more money this year, more money and projects for years to come, the new visas, and the…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Minneapolis school shooting 3:57

5d ago3:57

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Minneapolis' Police Chief says they'll be working to make sure schools are protected following a shooting which killed two children. Eighteen people were also injured when a gunman shot through church windows at Annunciation Catholic School, before turning a gun on himself. The FBI's investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and ha…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim's holiday, Mike's negativity, and Sam's injury 10:44

5d ago10:44

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Tim Wilson is back from his holiday and ready to Wrap the Week alongside Kate Hawkesby and Mike Hosking. They try to get Mike to have a more positive outlook as Tim recaps his travels and tries to fill the boots left behind by Sir John Key. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2025 1:30:36

5d ago1:30:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of August, we're changing the alcohol laws, making it easier to hold both on and off licenses. Common sense or no real change? Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran is in to talk their results and why we're seeing what we are when Qantas’ numbers are through the roof. Kate Hawkesby and Tim W…

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Mallee MP calls for PM to intervene in US parcel debacle 2:08

5d ago2:08

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Australia Post has suspended sending certain packages amid Trump's tariff war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on the number of green loans 4:24

5d ago4:24

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Kiwis have racked up more than a billion dollars in green loans for energy efficient items like EVs, solar panels, and heat pumps. BNZ, ASB, and ANZ all lend up to $80 thousand on a 1% interest rate over three years. Massey University Banking Expert Claire Matthews says these are small loans, meaning the banks are pumping them out, while not actual…

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Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed loosening of alcohol laws 3:05

5d ago3:05

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Alcohol reforms are seen as a step in the right direction by a hospo industry voice. The Government's proposing to allow businesses a right of reply around licensing objections and is allowing wineries and breweries the ability to have both an off and on licence. Hospitality NZ’s Head of Advocacy Sam MacKinnon told Mike Hosking there’s a range of m…

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