Best Alison Moyet Podcasts (2024)

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Alison Moyet: English Singer on her upcoming album 'Key' and her New Zealand tour 11:52

3h ago11:52

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Alison Moyet rose to fame in the 80’s as one half of the synth-pop duo ‘Yazoo’, going solo just one year later as the duo disbanded. Her career has spanned four decades, 9 studio albums, two of which went to number one on the charts, and 23 million albums sold. She’s returning to New Zealand for the first time in eight years, bringing her upcoming …

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Episode 23 - Falling 10:33

1h ago10:33

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In Episode 23 of Moyet Moments, Alison reveals the unusual motivation to the song Falling - as well as explaining what it's like to forget her words onstage.By Alison Moyet

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Mike's Minute: Uber decision could have a chilling effect 2:11

2h ago2:11

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The New Zealand Uber drivers have won their case in the Court of Appeal. It agrees with the Employment Court that Uber drivers should be employees, not contractors. Other courts in other countries have broadly come down on the same lines. But not in California. The other day, the court there agreed with the people. And the people had voted in a pro…

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Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the debate over whether teenagers should be able to travel without supervision 5:57

3h ago5:57

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A debate in the UK has arisen about whether teenagers should be able to travel without parental supervision. Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp is speaking out about feeling "sick" and "profoundly shocked", when social services contacted her about allowing her 15-year-old son to travel with a friend in Europe. Officials says the…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024 1:29:43

30m ago1:29:43

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of August, will the government's plan to tackle the energy crisis make a difference? Mike asks the Prime Minister for his thoughts. We have more details on the next stage of the Royal Commission into our Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden explains what exac…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the deadlock in forming a permanent government 4:11

1h ago4:11

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French politics are still in a deadlock, with no permanent government in sight. President Emmanuel Macron's been holding talks with both the leftist New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen says she'll block any potential left wing Prime Minister, despite the left securing more of the vote. France corr…

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Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Executive Director on the concerns that university funding isn't keeping up with costs 2:15

1h ago2:15

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There are concerns that university funding is not keeping up with costs. A Tertiary Education Commission briefing paper suggests the financial books of Massey University and Wellington's Victoria University are deemed high risk. RNZ reports eight universities had forecast a combined deficit of $42 million. Universities New Zealand Executive Directo…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says natural gas could be found if there was incentive to find it 9:15

2h ago9:15

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The Prime Minister believes natural gas could be found if investors are encouraged to look for it. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation, reverse a ban on oil and gas exploration, and review the electricity market's performance. Opposition to the proposal believes there isn't anything to be found. But Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that investo…

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Simon Craddock: Taranaki Port CEO on the ability of the port to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027 4:54

2h ago4:54

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Taranaki Port says it could be ready to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027, if Government passes new regulations. Cabinet's agreed to end the ban stopping the imports in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills. It will also speed up overturning a ban on oil and gas exploration, and will review the electricity market's performance. The…

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Brooke van Velden: Minister of Internal Affairs on the terms of reference for Phase 2 of the Covid-19 inquiry 3:29

27m ago3:29

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The Government's confirmed its terms of reference for the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry. Phase Two will cover matters of public interest like the use of vaccines and lockdowns. It will assess whether a reasonable balance was struck between health goals and social disruption and the economic impact of decisions. It's appointed Grant Illingwor…

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Max Whitehead: Employment expert on the Court of Appeal ruling that Uber workers are employees 4:10

34m ago4:10

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A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses. The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. Uber says it will appeal, and claims the move will increase uncertainty for workers who enjoy the flexibility of contract work. Employment expert Max Whitehead told Mike Hosking that 97% of K…

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Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister: On the Government hoping to move ahead with its Fast Track Bill 5:10

1h ago5:10

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The Government are hoping to quickly move ahead with its Fast Track Bill - despite facing some speed-bumps. Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, including switching who has the final say from Ministers to an independent panel. I comes after 27-thousand public submissions were made on the bill. However, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bisho…

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Holly James: On the opening of former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's pub 3:45

1h ago3:45

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Brits have been queuing up ahead of the opening of former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's pub. Hundreds of people queued for hours to be among the first customers at The Farmer's Dog in the Oxfordshire countryside. Holly James say told Mike Hosking her group camped outside the pub for nine hours, after driving from Leicester the night before. …

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Aaron McCloy: On the warming climate lifting demand for tropical seedlings 2:52

39m ago2:52

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The warming climate's shifting our growing conditions - and lifting demand for tropical seedlings. Plant nursery Far North Tropicals has seen demand increase four fold every year, since it formed three years ago. Bananas, pawpaw and pineapples are among those being sent across the country - including to typically colder regions like Invercargill Nu…

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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2024 1:29:34

1h ago1:29:34

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 26th of August, has the government backtracked on its fast track legislation? Mike speaks to AUT's John Tookey and puts that question to RMA Reform Minister, Chris Bishop. Could New Zealand become a hub to grow tropical fruit? Mike speaks to a grower who reckons pineapples and bananas could…

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Phil O'Reilly: On new eligibility and obligations for emergency housing coming into effect today 3:00

1h ago3:00

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A harsher eligibility criteria and new obligations for emergency housing come into effect today. Now anyone staying for longer than a week, will have to make reasonable efforts to get other housing. Those caught not meeting responsibilities could face a 13 week stand down. Former welfare expert advisory group member Phil O'Reilly told Mike Hosking …

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John Tookey: Construction expert: worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects 1:20

1h ago1:20

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A construction expert worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yesterday announced Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, to the Environment Select Committee. It includes switching who has the final say from Ministers to an independent panel. AUT Construc…

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Mark the Week: The power crisis is a shambles 2:34

3d ago2:34

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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. Banks: 6/10 Coming to the party. In Britain this week we have seen tangible life hit the housing market after one cut by the Bank of England. Could it happen here? The Prime Minister: 7/10 For giving the councils a reality check. …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Democratic National Convention ahead of Kamala Harris accepting the nomination 5:06

42m ago5:06

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History's in the making in Chicago as the US gears up for its first Asian American and Black female presidential nominee. Vice President Kamala Harris is hours out from formally accepting her nomination for the White House at the Democratic National Convention. She'll also deliver a hotly anticipated pitch to voters. US Correspondent Richard Arnold…

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Mike's Minute: The vibe of the economy is turning 2:02

3d ago2:02

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As we end the week can I proffer the idea that there is an intangible starting to bubble as a result of Adrian Orr's big move last week. As far as I can work out every bank has dropped some of their interest rates again. In fact, some have done it multiple times. They have done so, they say, because of the Reserve Bank and because of the wholesale …

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Marty Toomey: Winter Games CEO on this year's games and the economic impact of the event 2:43

26m ago2:43

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The Games are afoot! More than 500 athletes from 35 countries are descending on Queenstown from today as the largest snow sports event in the southern hemisphere begins. It’s day one of the 2024 Winter Games, and CEO Marty Toomey told Mike Hosking that the event is worth somewhere in the realm of six to ten million dollars, depending on where you s…

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Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Aiport CEO on the 87% increase in annual underlying profit 4:48

5d ago4:48

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Auckland Airport is reporting an 87% increase in annual underlying profit as its post-Covid recovery continues. International traffic is at 91% of pre-Covid levels, with seats on North American routes are up 48%, and visitors from there are up 40-%. The airport now has 27 airlines flying non-stop between Auckland and 42 international destinations. …

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim's expert piano performance 11:25

1h ago11:25

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. They talked Mike’s ventures in wood and metalwork in school, the Repair Shop, and Tim regaled listeners with an expert piano performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Stacey Jones: Kiwis Coach on the return of the Pacific Nations Cup, taking on Australia 6:50

1h ago6:50

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The countdown is on in earnest for Stacey Jones, with a date confirmed for his first fixture in charge of the Kiwis. He'll begin his tenure against the Kangaroos in Christchurch on October 27 to open the Pacific Nations Cup - they'll take on Tonga the following week in Auckland. The top two teams will contest a final in Sydney on November 10. Jones…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 August 2024 1:30:10

1h ago1:30:10

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 23rd of August, Sir John Kirwan offers up an explanation as to why Leon McDonald left the All Blacks. Politics aside, the Democratic National Convention has been a huge spectacle and great for their base. And it looks like it's caused a tangible shift in the polls. As part of Wrapping the W…

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Sir John Kirwan: All Blacks Great on the shock exit of Assistant Coach Leon MacDonald 2:40

1h ago2:40

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All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan says Leon MacDonald’s coaching future will have to be overseas after exiting as the All Blacks assistant coach yesterday. In a shock move, New Zealand Rugby announced MacDonald was stepping down from the role under All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson five tests into the season, and just a week out from their Rugby…

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Mark Mellman: Democratic Pollster on how long the spike in support for Kamala Harris will last, Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Trump 2:29

1h ago2:29

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Analysts question how long a spike in support for Kamala Harris will last. Today marks the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and when Harris is expected to accept her party's Presidential nomination. Meanwhile, US media reports independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr is planning to end his campaign this week and endorse Donald Trum…

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Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the second lot of chances to the Resource Management Act 3:33

2h ago3:33

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A second lot of changes to the Resource Management Act has been announced. It follows the first, which will cut regulation for winter grazing, fresh water, and coal mining. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking his latest announcements are more about the act's underlying architecture. He says he's talking about quick wins around renewa…

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Episode 22 - The album, Essex 18:55

9h ago18:55

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Alison Moyet chats about the challenges to release her fourth solo album Essex. With her trademark brutal honesty, Alison discusses being friendless at Sony, recording the album twice and her view of the album in retrospect.By Alison Moyet

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Mike's Minute: We need the full story on the power crisis 1:50

40m ago1:50

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A not unfair question to ask, as we return to the power crisis of 2024, is are we being told the full story? For the third time Tiwai has been asked to reduce power use. Methanex is allegedly in the throes of cutting another deal with the Government over gas. Winston has already announced they are closing. They are not alone. The Major Electricity …

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Grant Dalton: Team NZ CEO ahead of the America's Cup preliminaries starting tonight 10:29

1h ago10:29

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There are claims from America's Cup and Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton that taking the regatta to Barcelona has already paid off. It comes ahead of racing starting tonight, with the final preliminary regatta leading into the Louis Vuitton Cup starting late next week. The move to ditch Auckland for Spain was highly controversial, but Dalton told …

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Simon Thwaites: Silvermoon owner on repurchasing the business, plans to open new stores in Christchurch 4:22

2h ago4:22

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There’s a belief jewellery store Silvermoon will shine bright again. Simon Thwaites has bought the business again after selling it in 2017, after the new owner put it into liquidation in March. He's now re-purchased the business with plans to open two physical stores in Christchurch - at Riverside Market this weekend, and The Hub, Hornby, in Novemb…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2024 1:30:18

2h ago1:30:18

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd of August, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown talks whether the Government would really put a cap on council spending. Is our police force racist? Police Minister Mark Mitchell doesn't think so and says police only deal with those doing the crime. So, what does the Commissioner A…

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Roger Gray: Ports of Auckland CEO on the decreased in goods going through New Zealand's ports 3:31

2h ago3:31

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The volume of many goods going through our ports is continuing to decline as the economic downturn continues. Port of Auckland has announced a 22% increase in annual underlying profit, allowing it to return a $40 million dividend back to Auckland Council. But that's largely due to a 3% increase in container volumes and 10% increase in full containe…

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Ruth Shinoda: Head of ERO’s Education Evaluation Centre on the number of children starting school without knowing how to read or write 2:53

2h ago2:53

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There are calls for less screen time and more conversations with children before they begin school. The Education Review Office research reveals too many children are starting school without knowing how to read and write. More than two-thirds of parents report their child had language difficulties before they started school last year. Head of ERO’s…

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Phil Barry: Voluntary Heritage Group Convenor on the need for a shakeup to heritage building rules 2:15

2h ago2:15

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An advocate says there needs to be a major shakeup of the rules around heritage buildings. Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton says current legislation means it's hard to take action on vacant buildings. A remit has been passed at the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington, asking for stronger powers. Lower Hutt's Vo…

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Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the findings of the inquiry into the treatment inequities depending on race, sexuality, gender, mental health 6:38

11h ago6:38

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Police say gaps in how they treat people are often explained by things outside of their control. They commissioned a three-year inquiry which has revealed ongoing inequities in treatment of people based on their race, sexuality, gender, and mental health. It's offered 40 recommendations. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told Mike Hosking it found …

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Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister outlines his expectations to Local Governments regarding spending 5:52

11m ago5:52

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The Local Government Minister's outlining his expectation to councils ahead of day two of the local government conference. Local Government New Zealand is meeting in Wellington, and yesterday received a broadside from the Prime Minister instructing them to tighten their belts. Minister Simeon Brown is expected to make an announcement today on poten…

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Mike's Minute: There won't be any action on the banking report 1:55

1h ago1:55

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Big report day for big issues. Report Number One: The ComCom and the business of banking. The market doesn’t work, more banks would help, how to get more banks? How to get less regulation, how to get better deals for the customer? Firstly, don’t hold your breath. The ComCom has looked into power and petrol and banking – not a lot changes. Nicola Wi…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the first day of the Democratic National Convention 4:56

6m ago4:56

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Joe Biden reflected on his legacy and laid a case against Donald Trump in a rousing address. The President's speech ended the first day of the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will accept the presidential nomination. Biden says crime has fallen under his presidency - and will continue to fall when a prosecutor is elected President…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2024 1:30:11

40m ago1:30:11

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st of August, the banks respond to the Commerce Commission report saying there isn't enough competition in the sector. Do they agree? We found Darleen Tana and pulled them from the naughty corner of Parliament to ask why they still deserves to stay on as an MP after turning down the Gr…

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Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on police enforcement of the smoking, vaping bans, increase in formal warnings 9:25

3d ago9:25

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The Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children. NZME can reveal not a single fine has been issued since the law came into force in 2021, with police saying fines are punitive and unlikely to work. It can also be revealed police never carried…

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George Adams: Synlait Board Chair on Bright Dairy's plans to increase ownership of Synlait 4:18

1h ago4:18

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The largest investor of struggling Canterbury milk processor, Synlait, will increase its ownership if its planned equity raise gets approval. China's Bright Dairy's committing to pay 60 cents per share for $185 million of stock to lift its stake of the company to 65.3%. Board chair George Adams says it's critical for Synlait's future - after it tol…

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Darleen Tana: Former Green MP on their decision to remain in Parliament, the situation with the migrant workers 8:01

2d ago8:01

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Darleen Tana has made their choice to remain in Parliament. They have declined the Green Party’s request to resign, leaving the Party to deliberate over whether or not to enact the waka jumping legislation. Tana revealed to Mike Hosking that they’re surprised the report into the allegations of migrant exploitation in their husband’s business hasn’t…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the lack of enforcement of vaping and smoking bans 2:33

2h ago2:33

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The Police Association says officers' workloads are big enough without enforcing smoking and vaping bans. Newstalk ZB has revealed in the four years since a law banning smoking and vaping in cars with children was passed, no one has been fined or summonsed to court. Association President Chris Cahill says there are much more important things for po…

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Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO disagrees with the Commerce Commission's report saying the banking sector isn't competitive 5:44

2h ago5:44

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ANZ's chief executive believes New Zealand's banking system is competitive. The Commerce Commission's market study found there's little competition between the big four banks, and they take high profits by international standards. It recommends open banking and giving Kiwibank access to more capital, to better compete and become a disruptor. Antoni…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Zelenskyy's address seeking further aid for Ukraine from Western allies 4:31

34m ago4:31

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Ukraine’s President is keeping pressure on Western allies as they struggle to defend two key positions against Russia. In an evening address over the weekend, Zelenskyy said that there is a need for faster delivery of supplies from their partners, aiming the address to the United States, United Kingdom, and France in particular. France Corresponden…

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Mike's Minute: The Government have read things right 2:01

30m ago2:01

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So, one poll tells us something by not really moving and another poll tells us something by being badly misrepresented. The TV1 news numbers last night show that essentially the Government is travelling well, most parties are stable, the Greens are down a bit, but its all, so far, within the margin of error. Nothing really has changed. What that te…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily 5:05

32m ago5:05

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Rescuers are scrambling to search for six people, including British tech mogul Mike Lynch, who are missing after a tornado capsized a super yacht off the coast of Sicily. There were 22 aboard when the yacht sank, 15 have been rescued, including a New Zealand citizen. One person is confirmed dead. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking the sh…

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Tami Neilson: Country and soul singer on her newly announced New Zealand tour 'Neilson Sings Nelson' 11:25

31m ago11:25

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One of New Zealand’s country music faves is making her return to New Zealand. Tami Neilson, a multi-award winner and friend of the great Willie Nelson, has announced a new mini tour of the country: Neilson Sings Nelson. She’ll be performing all of her favourites from the Willie Nelson songbook, with the endorsement of Nelson himself: “Tami’s the re…

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