Best Act Now Education Team Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Official: Admin "Does Not Have Authority To Forcibly Extract" Deported Man 47:23

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The leader of the free world and the President of El Salvador both say they won't return a man deported to El Salvador's notorious prison by mistake. And now, President Trump is talking about sending U.S. citizens there. Plus, breaking news on the Trump administration's funding fight against elite universities. Late tonight, the administration froz…

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Mike’s Minute: A good example of why people don’t trust the media 2:17

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I have a good example as to why so many people don’t trust the media. Like most things it's got complicated and a lot of it is fuelled by emotion. So a simple survey, the likes of which was published by AUT over the weekend, can never come close to capturing exactly what the relationship between the industry and the punter really is. But the US Pre…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the government saving the British Steel Company, Scunthorpe steel mill 6:38

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The UK Government has saved the troubled British Steel Company. It will mean a steel mill in Scunthorpe will be saved after negotiations with its Chinese owners reportedly broke down. The bill gives the UK Business Secretary the control of the company and the right to use police powers if necessary to ensure workers are paid. UK Correspondent Rod L…

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the concerns China will flood the European market due to Trump's tariffs 4:57

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Europe is concerned about the flow on effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs. With a 145% tariff on China, there are fears that instead of cheap products making their way to the US, they’ll be shipped to Europe, weaking local industries. Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that although Trump cut the tariff on Europe, leaders are sayi…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025 1:29:58

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of April, Erica Stanford is looking to change and clarify the sex education curriculum at schools. Billionaire Nick Mowbray tells us what it's like to deal with Trump's trade war with China. Jeremy Piven of Entourage and Mr Selfridge fame pops in for a chat ahead of bringing his stand…

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Jeremy Piven: US Actor and Comedian on his Australia and New Zealand stand up tour 12:46

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For fans of Jeremy Piven, he’s instantly recognisable in a couple of roles. His portrayal of Ari Gold in Entourage propelled his career, winning Piven a Golden Globe and three consecutive Emmys, and he also starred in Mr Selfridge – the drama based on the life of Harry Selfridge. Despite the more serious roles he’s played over the last few years, P…

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Kent Summerfield: Te Kaha Project Director on the progress of the stadium 2:25

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Christchurch's new stadium is slowly taking shape. Construction of the $683 million Te Kaha stadium is on schedule and within budget – set to open in April next year. Mayor Phil Mauger admits he's uncertain about parking but emphasises there will be public transport and foot traffic access. Te Kaha Project Director Kent Summerfield told Mike Hoskin…

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Nick Mowbray: Zuru Toys co-founder on US businesses holding off on purchases as a result of Trump's tariffs 5:14

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Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray speaks on the impacts of United States tariffs on China. He said businesses were “in a holding pattern” as they grappled with the uncertainty of changeable policy. US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on April 2. Kiwi billionaire Nick Mowbray says “it’s hard to say we’re not worried” about US Presid…

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Mark Williams: Lane Neave Immigration Expert on the spike in immigration applications from wealthy North Americans 3:08

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The Immigration Minister says they've seen a spike in immigration applications from wealthy American investors. The Golden Visa system was re-jigged to attract those with a minimum of $5 million to invest in New Zealand's economy. Applications so far amount to a minimum investment of $260 million, with Erica Stanford saying most are from North Amer…

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Sophie Moloney: Sky TV CEO on the network switching their satellite 3:30

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Some advice for people who are having trouble with their Sky boxes this morning after a satellite switch. The television network officially made the switch this morning, as it's D2 satellite is due to reach the end of its life in May. All broadcast channels were off-air at the same time overnight. Sky TV CEO Sophie Moloney told Mike Hosking there's…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the standardisation of sex education in schools 4:33

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The Education Minister wants to be the one taking the heat over sex education, not schools. The new draft curriculum is out for the first round of public consultation before it's written up later this year. It proposes children from Year Four learning about consent and gender stereotypes, while high schoolers learn about menstrual cycles and STIs. …

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Richard Hills: Auckland Council Policy and Planning Committee Chair on the council taking action on flood-risk communities 3:55

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Calm before the storm for Auckland's flood-risk communities as the council takes action. It'll buy more than 1200 high risk homes by the end of the year, at a cost of $352 million. A large chunk of the land will be retained for flood resilience and safer areas will be sold for development. Auckland Council Policy and Planning Committee Chair Richar…

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Your Untapped Advantage for Exceptional Results 5:12

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What if the secret to extraordinary success isn’t adding more to your plate? Darren Hardy dives into bold lessons from iconic leaders like Steve Jobs and Nike’s Mark Parker that challenge the conventional approach to achievement. Listen to learn how you can transform your impact. Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily a…

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Mike's Minute: Waikato-Tainui is a wonderful success story 2:07

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My ongoing advice to the Government is: don’t make big announcements on a Friday. I watched the Prime Minister from Waikato at the Ruakura Superhub. This is what the Government lives for. It's what they dream of. It's what they preach. The Superhub by the way is one of the great visions for this country. It services 45% of the population and 55% of…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2025 1:29:40

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 14th of April, the Government are proposing changes to the driver licensing system, including no test needed to go from your restricted to full license. Has trust in the media bottomed out? New yearly report shows the drop in trust has slowed. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the rugb…

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Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the spend-a-thon by Dutton and Albanese, latest news poll, Piastri winning in Bahrain 5:55

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The Australian election campaigns were officially launched yesterday. Many financial promises in the billions were made - the Greens leader promised free University fees, which would cost the country $45 billion a year. Opposition leader promised a one off cost of living tax break that would cost the country $10 billion. Australian Correspondent ta…

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Christopher Luxon: PM on Waikato-Tainui, Winston Peter's trade comments, Sealord loss and more 10:52

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has been talking to Iwi leaders about how to better investment for the past 12 months. It comes as one of the country's wealthiest iwi, Waikato-Tainui makes the biggest investment since Treaty settlement 30 years ago. On Friday Waikato-Tainui announced a partnership with global investment firm Brookfield to …

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Greg Treadwell: Trust in news report author on 1% fall, where we sit internationally 4:10

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Our annual trust in media report shows our trust has fallen by one percent, to 32 percent. Forty-five percent of Kiwis say they trust their chosen news. The report's co-author Greg Treadwell says we're no longer among leading countries. "Our trust in news has been falling much faster than other countries, and now we're way down the bottom with coun…

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Bill Bennett: Tech Commentator on the impact of tariff backtracking on China 2:45

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Donald Trump has backtracked on reciprocal tariffs set on China by removing them on electronics. Twenty percent of Chinese business in the United States comes from electronics. Tech Commentator Bill Bennett talks to Mike Hosking about the impact this will have. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's changes to the drivers license system 3:21

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Changes are coming to our drivers licensing system, with only one practical test in a bid to have more Kiwis on full licenses. Transport minister Chris Bishop tells Mike Hosking a lot of people 'don't bother' graduating from a restricted to full license. "There are a lot of people out there right now breaking the law, just driving on the restricted…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on supermarket supply costs rising, cost of living for voters 4:14

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It's good news for supermarkets: In the year to March, supermarket supply costs have risen by 2%. However, a survey out this morning shows that one in four people are struggling financially and the cost of living remains the main issue for voters. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen talks to Mike Hosking about the survey. LISTEN ABOVE. See o…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on arson attack on Josh Shapiro's home, tariff updates, and the all female Blue Origin space flight 4:27

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Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro has been evacuated from his home after a suspected arson attack. The attack took place after the Jewish governor celebrated the first night of the Jewish holiday, Passover. He said he woke up in the middle of the night to authorities banging on the door of the home as a fire spread. US Correspondent Richard Arn…

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Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on tariff backtracking, consumer confidence waning, and New Zealand's manufacturing sector 6:26

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The Trump administration has announced it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from his 125 percent reciprocal tariffs on China It means American's may be spared a price hike on electronics that aren't usually made in the United States. Processors and chips are included in the exemption. Devon Funds Management's Greg Smith joins th…

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U.S. Stock Markets Close Higher After Week Of Tariff-Fueled Chaos 47:14

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Even as markets pick up, the U-S China trade war deepens, and confidence in the economy takes its worst hit since Covid. New York Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres, who sits on the House Financial Services Committee, joins AC360°. Plus, first the Pentagon erased black heroes from its websites, now the Naval Academy is banning hundreds of books.…

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Mike's Minute: Free trade will survive these tariffs 2:05

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Keir Starmer is fast becoming a new political hero. For a bloke who stumbled into office not on his brilliance or a nationwide passion for the Labour Party, but more because the Tories had spent 14 years slowly messing the place up, he turns out to be quite the operator. He is reforming public health because it's fat and useless. He is trimming wel…

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The Weekend Success Secret Nobody Shares 1:39

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Success isn’t just about hustle—it’s about having the energy to keep going. Before you celebrate the weekend, Darren Hardy has a challenge for you. Will you use your time to recharge and refuel… or set yourself up for burnout? The answer determines how you show up for your big goals! Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDai…

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Supreme Court: Trump Must ‘Facilitate’ Return Of Man Mistakenly Deported 47:31

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Breaking news tonight: The Supreme Court orders the Trump administration to help get back the man they deported to a notorious El Salvador prison, by mistake. Plus, all we're learning about the helicopter sightseeing trip that ended in New York's Hudson River with six lives lost, including the pilot and a family of five. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Mike's Minute: How arrogant of the Waitangi Tribunal to ask for more money 1:46

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Is it gall, is it cheek, or is it comedic? The Waitangi Tribunal has been reviewed, and the review recommends it needs more people and more money. It is strained, says the review. They are of course technically correct. It is strained because the Waitangi Tribunal is busy. It is busy with “urgent”, and we use that word loosely, numbers of gripes an…

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Mark the Week: Trump is a complete and utter chaotic clown 2:31

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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. Donald Trump: 1/10 Complete and utter chaotic clown. You don’t treat the world economy like this. Clowns: 2/10 In order: Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Pete Hegseth, and Karoline Leavitt. The IRD: 6/10 Collected close to a billion…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025 1:30:06

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of April, the Treaty Principles Bill is dead, so where does David Seymour go now? And we need to look at how the US’ 145% tariffs on China will impact us. Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby discuss whether Mike would be the perfect host of the Chase as four episodes are being filmed in New Z…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Would Mike make a good host for The Chase? 11:03

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New Zealand is finally getting its own version of popular British television quiz show The Chase. TVNZ has commissioned a four-episode special of The Chase New Zealand to be filmed in Sydney, Australia. The Host has not yet been announced, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson pondered whether Mike would be a good fit as they Wrapped the Week. LISTEN AB…

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Andre Heimgartner: Kiwi Supercars driver ahead of the Taupo round, discusses the Ruapuna Park event 3:38

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Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner is getting behind plans for a Supercars round to take place in Christchurch. Ruapuna Park's the likely candidate to join Taupo as the only New Zealand events on the calendar next year. Heimgartner's very familiar with the proposed venue. He told Mike Hosking it’s great for New Zealand motorsport. He says they’ve b…

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Peter Lewis: Business Journalist on the volatile state of the stock markets amid tariff uncertainty 4:24

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Markets have been losing many of yesterday's historic gains. US markets climbed steeply after Donald Trump paused higher tariffs on most countries – locking them at 10%. However, they plunged again after the White House confirmed tariffs on Chinese goods are now at 145%. Business journalist Peter Lewis told Mike Hosking the up-and-down is likely to…

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Claire Achmad: Chief Children's Commissioner raises concerns about lacking basics 2:46

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The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Child and Youth Strategy report shows improvements in attendance, smoking, drinking, and offending rates. However material hardship, immunisations, food insecurity, and avoidable hospitalisations have all worse…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the bill requiring school boards to make achievement the ultimate goal 3:24

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The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring boards to have attendance management plans. It includes amending school board objectives to make educational achievement the ultimate goal. Stanford told Mike Hosking she wants to make it clear. She says und…

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David Seymour: ACT Party Leader on the Treaty Principles Bill being voted down in its second reading 2:58

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Act Leader David Seymour doesn't regret spearheading the Treaty Principles Bill. The widely unpopular bill was voted down by all but its own MPs at its second reading yesterday. MPs called it racist, divisive, ugly, grubby, and an assault on history and rights. Seymour told Mike Hosking he's standing up for equal human rights. He says the Crown has…

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AI Profit Accelerator 56:38

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In this eye-opening episode, Darren reveals how his team of just 15 people outperforms competitors with 10x the staff. He pulls back the curtain on his proprietary AI strategy that's freed up 120+ hours weekly while driving millions in additional revenue. You'll discover the "30-40-30 formula" that transforms average team members into powerhouse pe…

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Mike's Minute: Should the Government force you to buy wool? 1:48

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I am conflicted. In the age of tariffs and free trade and making stuff that the world wants, how is it a Government can then argue that you have to buy wool? If you are redecorating, or building, or refurbishing a major chunk of your consideration will be around cost. Can wool outprice what might be your desire for the cheapest product going? No, i…

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Peter Windsor: Former Williams Team Manager ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, talks Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar 11:39

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As Liam Lawson begins his new Formula One era with Racing Bulls, a new challenge has arisen if he’s to get back into Red Bull’s senior team for 2026. The 23-year-old claimed 17th place in Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka over the weekend after a pit stop gamble did not reap the rewards they had hoped for. He was bested by his teammate, F…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025 1:29:58

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of April, Trump put a pause on tariffs, sending the stock markets through the roof, so we look at the resulting scramble. The Government has said we must buy wool. Can they enforce this or is it anti-free trade? Former Williams F1 team manager Peter Windsor gives us his thoughts ahea…

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Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Blacks Captain on the passing of former team doctor John 'Doc' Mayhew 2:49

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Rugby is mourning the passing of former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew. Mayhew has passed away after heart complications, at the age of 70. He served as the All Blacks doctor between 1988 and 2004 before moving to the Warriors for 15 years. Former All Black Captain Sean Fitzpatrick told Mike Hosking Mayhew was very much part of the team, both on and…

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Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs 4:13

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Donald Trump's turning up the heat on China but throwing a tariff lifeline to most others. He's authorised a 90-day pause which will see tariffs dropped to 10% for many countries. However, China's rate has been increased from 104% to 125%. Eric Crampton —Chief Economist at New Zealand Initiative— told Mike Hosking it's a rapidly changing situation.…

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Adrian Macey: Victoria University Adjunct Professor of Climate Change on the report proposing an end to carbon farming 3:26

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A climate professor says forestry isn't the answer to climate change. It comes after Parliament's environment watchdog released a report proposing completely removing the ability of carbon polluters to rely on planting trees to meet their climate obligations, instead of cutting their emissions. Victoria University Adjunct Professor of Climate Chang…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the latest tariff turmoil, OCR announcement 7:29

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Donald Trump says the changes to his tariff policy show he's flexible. He's put a 90-day pause on additional tariffs and lowered tariffs on all countries to 10% – except China. Instead, Trump hiked China's rate from 104% to 125%. He's thanked Americans for bearing with him and promised better days are coming. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mik…

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Shane Reti: Science Minister on the impact of merging NIWA and MetService 3:07

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The Science Minister says merging our two Government weather agencies will free up millions of dollars. Incoming legislation will bring NIWA and MetService together before the end of the year. Shane Reti says the merger will resolve the structural issue that's resulted in duplication and conflicting advice. He told Mike Hosking they'll merge capabi…

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Andy Caughey: Wool Impact CEO on the new building directive for wool use 1:48

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There’s a belief the Government's new building directive for wool will be followed. From July, new builds worth more than $9 million and refurbishments costing over $100 thousand must use New Zealand wool where possible. The directive orders state agencies to follow the directive where practical. Wool Impact chief executive Andy Caughey told Mike H…

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New Science: How to Become Burnout Proof! 4:45

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Burnout is spreading like wildfire, but some people dodge it like Neo in The Matrix—even in high-stress jobs. How? Darren Hardy uncovers the hidden superpowers that keep high achievers thriving while others crash and burn. If you're feeling the heat, this might just be your game-changer. Listen now! 👁️ BEHIND THE CURTAIN: AI PROFIT ACCELERATOR REVE…

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Stock Market Rally Evaporates 47:21

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Investors brace for impact, again, with huge new tariffs on China just hours away, and higher prices soon to follow. At midnight, the tariff on goods imported from China will rise another 50%, to a staggering 104%. Also, at midnight, Canada's 25% tariff on American-made cars begins, which is retaliation for the President's corresponding 25% levy on…

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Mike's Minute: Is America now a global laughing stock? 1:50

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Ken Langone started a small operation called Home Depot. These days he is a billionaire and major donor to the Trump campaign and Republican Party. He is, like all the rest of us looking on, incredulous, or furious, or in disbelief, or confused. Yesterday for a very brief period, a rumour that appeared to come out of a very small 'X' account and so…

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Craig Hopkins: Generation Homes CEO on the cost of building a house being the lowest since 2012 2:56

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Should you look into building a house? CoreLogic’s latest Construction Cost Index suggests that outside of Covid, the price to build is the lowest it’s been since 2012. Costs are rising at one of the slowest rates on record, with only 0.9% over the last year. Generation Homes CEO Craig Hopkins told Mike Hosking the sectors’ greatest competition is …

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