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If you are a grower or owner looking to optimize your existing or new cultivation facility or anyone looking to cultivate more in less space, then this is the show for you. Each week, join Host Michael Williamson as he travels across the country, to explore the world of vertical farming and the future of cannabis and food production through his conversations with leading industry operators, growers and executives who are demonstrating success and resilience as growers and cultivators. Each e ...
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All About Wine

All About Wine BTR

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Welcome to All About Wine on BlogTalkRadio since 2009. This one-hour call-in talk show featuring Ron Hunt, wine maker, cellar master, vineyardist and tasting expert. Each week, we cover different topics related to wine. We invite other wine enthusiasts and wine makers to call and go on-air with us. Always informative and entertaining...it's All About Wine. Thursdays @ 7PM (eastern)
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Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast

Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker

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Follow head gardeners Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain as they reveal exactly what it’s like to be professional horticulturists leading busy teams on large, private estates. Lucy and Saul have a decade of Head Gardening experience and it soon became clear to them both that life as a Head Gardener can be incredibly diverse, occasionally challenging and hugely rewarding and so they regularly discuss horticultural topics close to their hearts and give you an insight into their lives as gardener ...
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Begrudgingly uploading (hopefully) one submission for horticulture management and market class. Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt
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Farm Walks

Soil Association

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Farm Walks is the brand new podcast from the Soil Association. Each week Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture, will be talking to a different farmer to give you a unique glimpse into farming in the UK. The Soil Association is the UK's leading organic food and farming charity and certification body.
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Loving Your Garden is a Facebook Group set up by broadcaster Rod Whiting during the first Covid lockdown in April 2020. It has quickly grown to nearly 200 thousand passionate and inspiring gardeners, thanks in no small part to knowledgeable and expert members like John Stirland. John has more than fifty years of experience in horticulture and you can now access his knowledge and that of our members as we link our podcast to LYG’s fortnightly live feed. Each week, we’ll discuss the jobs to be ...
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Here We Are

Shane Mauss

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Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious
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Plant of the Week from Plant Talk Radio. Each week host Fred Hower spotlights a plant of the week, to help you discover new plants and add variety to your landscape. Plant Talk Radio is a live interactive hour long radio gardening show. Hosted by “The Ohio Nurseryman,” Fred Hower has 50+ years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer. Fred is a walking encyclopedia of horticulture information and he answers listener questions in a friendly and enter ...
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Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening Podcast

Jennifer Ebeling: 6ftmama, Master Gardener, & Blogger

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Jennifer Ebeling from 6ftmama.com created Still Growing...with Jennifer Ebeling. Still Growing is a weekly gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. Jennifer hosts this hour-long show interviewing experts from around the country. The podcast also features a bi-monthly Master Gardener roundtable with Master Gardeners who share their gardening tips and horticulture techniques for gardeners of all skill levels. Still Growing is a terrific resource for gardeners looking to ...
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Women Making History

Jennifer May-Anderson

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Meet women you want to know in this five minute podcast showcasing interesting and inspiring women. Bringing women’s history out of the woodwork and beyond International Women’s Day - Women Making History brings women’s historic achievements to life every week. Find out about fascinating women who have dared to make a difference. Each week discover a woman who made history. From politics to social justice, science to the arts and everything in between.
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Each week, we'll interview a different member of Practical Farmers of Iowa about their farm. We’ll hear practical information from all types of farmers: new and experienced; young and old; small and large; horticulture, livestock and row-crop farmers. We’ll talk with farmers about the issues most relevant to the farming community: the nitty gritty of growing and raising all sorts of plants and animals; on-farm research; protecting and improving soil and water quality; farm profitability; the ...
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The Slow Flowers Podcast is the award-winning, long-running show known as the “Voice of the Slow Flowers Movement.” Airing weekly for more than 9 years, we focus on the business of flower farming and floral design through the Slow Flowers sustainability ethos. Listen to a new episode each Wednesday, available for free download here at slowflowerspodcast.com or on iTunes, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.
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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. Wellington: 7/10 As in the NPC team. A brilliant final, overtime and high drama. It's good for rugby. The haka: 6/10 I know Joe Marler is a boofhead, but doesn't he make a not unreasonable point? By the time we show up, sing the n…
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Back to the review of the last election result we mentioned this week from the political brains trust at Victoria University. Just to remind you, they analysed our votes, our issues, and our voting intentions and, and as a result, what sort of mandate they thought the current Government has. My point was they overthought the whole thing, given we o…
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Horticulture New Zealand is pushing the government to follow through with its veggie production commitments. A new Institute of Economic Research report reveals prices could skyrocket under proposed regulations to reduce nitrogen runoff, with broccoli potentially jumping to $9 a head. Horticulture New Zealand Strategy Manager Michelle Sands told Mi…
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After a dominating win over Japan last weekend, the All Blacks are preparing to take on England. It’s a rather different side playing this weekend, with only three of the 15 players retaining their spot from the last match and prop Ethan de Groot being dropped from the selection. Coach Scott Robertson said the team was preparing for a boisterous Tw…
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Capping off a short week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They debated the amount of sport someone can watch over the weekend before it starts to cause problems in their marriage, what people can do for their spouse to alleviate the damage, and touched on the Travis Scott concert debacle. LISTEN ABOVE See…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 1st of November, we've secured a new free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, so Trade Minister Todd McClay joined from Doha to discuss it. We give you a sneak peek of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's exclusive chat with Mike. Kate and Tim debate how long is too long to wa…
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Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offers his thoughts on the UK’s latest financial policy as part of an interview with Mike Hosking. Catch the full-length interview next week on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Boris Johnson is condemning the British Labour Government's moves to hike taxes on the wealthy. High earners, wealthy foreigners, and …
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The Mental Health Minister says he disagrees with Mike King's comments about alcohol but supports his wider work. The Gumboot Friday co-founder told Newstalk ZB alcohol is a solution for mental health problems, as it can help stop negative thoughts. Labour wants the Government to stop providing funding for Gumboot Friday, an initiative that support…
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New Zealand is getting a leg up in the competitive market of global exports. A free trade agreement has been made between New Zealand and the Middle East countries belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council. It comprises Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain. Trade Minister Todd McClay told Mike Hosking New Zealand will be able to trad…
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Up to 20 thousand football fans are expected to turn out at Wellington's Sky Stadium tomorrow for the country's first ever professional football derby. The A-League match will see Wellington Phoenix play Auckland FC. Sky Stadium Chief Executive Warrick Dent told Mike Hosking with fine weather forecast, it's shaping up to be a good time. He says the…
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An Auckland start-up is making waves in the United States. ListAssist has won a contract with real estate firm Howard Hanna, the largest independent firm in the country. They’ve created an AI tool that allows you to type your specific requirements into a search bar, which will then bring up the relevant options. Founder Chris McGoldrick told Mike H…
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If this Government wants a money saving idea then they should cancel the two Covid inquires and simply adopt Australia's. Australia's review released this week is damning, as indeed will ours be. Ours will be pretty much the same as Australia's because, within a margin, we did pretty much the same thing. If there was any irony, it's that they had “…
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Antonia Prebble has been busy. The Kiwi actress has just recorded the second season of ‘Double Parked’, the second season of her award-winning podcast is releasing soon, and she also has three other TV shows currently in development. Prebble's husband, Dan Musgrove, is a writer by trade, and she revealed that the three shows were a collaborative ef…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 31st of October, Social Development Minister Louise Upston discusses the shocking new figures that shows how long young people spend on a benefit on average. Rally king Hayden Paddon is the first Kiwi to be invited to compete in the Race of Champions and joined Mike for a chat about the e…
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New Zealand will have a two-driver team for the first time at motorsport's Race of Champions in Sydney in March. Rally driver Hayden Paddon's been selected for the event which pits top competitors across Formula One, Indycar, Le Mans, Supercars, Nascar, and rallying against one another in a one-versus-one elimination format in identical vehicles. A…
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The Social Development Minister says beneficiary figures are dire. Jobseeker Support beneficiaries who are 'work-ready' spend an average 13 or more years on a benefit over their lives. People under 25 on Jobseeker spend an average of 18 more years on a benefit – 49% longer than in 2017. Those under 20 who were receiving a youth benefit spend an ave…
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Auckland's Mayor admits there's no way to guarantee the safety of passengers on public transport. Figures released exclusively to Newstalk ZB show Auckland Transport is dealing with about 83 incidents a week on trains, and an increasing number of those incidents are violent. Emergency services are being called to incidents on buses nine times a wee…
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An abuse survivor says it should be no surprise to the government that Lake Alice survivors aren't jumping up and down with delight. The Government's announced it will reimburse survivors' the millions of dollars worth of legal fees from a 2001 Crown settlement. It's still considering forms of redress for what happened at the child psychiatric unit…
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There's mixed emotions over the decision to move Auckland's speedway from its home of 95 years. This summer season will be the last raced at Western Springs. Councillors deliberated for seven hours before voting 11-8 in favour of an $11 million upgrade to Onehunga's Waikaraka Park. Western Springs Speedway Manager John McCullum told Mike Hosking it…
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https://youtu.be/azIvryBpa9U?si=AeFTkOqj5-PE9EcBThere are small and sizable ways to improve on the practices and habits we’ve relied on for far too long. Today’s guest, wedding and events designer Blair Lynn of Sweet Blossoms, has done tons of research to bring a zero-waste focus to her studio – and she’s sharing those tips with us today. The conve…
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Is rugby union having a revival? Player registrations were up by 6% in 2024, with the critical bracket of teenage boys experiencing a 5% in of itself. There were 156 thousand registered players across the country, with Heartland provinces setting new records. NZR Community Rugby GM Steve Lancaster told Mike Hosking that enjoyment drives registratio…
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It's kind of odd that it took Jeff Bezos to explain what I would have thought was the bleeding obvious. There is a 'to do' in the US election among the elites over a couple of newspapers not endorsing a candidate. This is an American thing – we don’t do it here and we are wise not to. It started with the LA Times, who decided no endorsement would b…
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Australia's Prime Minister is facing increasing scrutiny for allegedly asking the boss of Qantas for personal flight upgrades. Anthony Albanese is accused of asking for upgrades on 30 flights, dating all the way back to a flight from Christchurch to Sydney in 1999. Albanese claims he's doing everything by the book. But Australia correspondent Steve…
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Labour says homeowner protections will need to go hand-in-hand with Government's proposed building consents scheme. The reforms will allow tradespeople to consent their own work for basic housing, foregoing inspections. Criteria is also being considered for businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects to access streamlined consentin…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30th of October, we get the pros and cons of the Government's self-certified building consents scheme from different industry professionals. The lab-grown diamond business is booming in this country. So, can you tell the difference? And will they flood the market? Kieran McAnulty and Mar…
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Not everyone in the industry is on board with the Government’s proposed building consents scheme. Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects, will be able to access streamlined consenting. Qualified tradespeople will be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'. Institute of Buil…
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The Government’s proposed building consents scheme is being hailed as a ‘common sense’ approach by one construction company. Qualified tradespeople will also be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'. Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects will be able to access streamline…
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Lab-grown diamonds are dulling the sparkle of the real thing. The jewellery trend is taking over the traditional diamond market, mainly due to their cheaper price. Auckland's Holland & Co Fine Jewellery owner Greg Holland told Mike Hosking people can't tell the difference between lab grown and real with the naked eye. He says someone would need str…
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The Education Review Office says there's a chronic absence crisis. This Term 2, one in ten students were chronically absent. Chronic absence has doubled in secondary schools since 2015, and almost tripling in primary schools. By age 20, chronically absent students can cost the state three times more than a student who went to school. ERO Ruth Shino…
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Small businesses want the Government to rethink regulations it describes as a burden. A new report from Business NZ claims small Kiwi businesses are bogged down by compliance hurdles and complicated regulations, which it says cost time and money. Business NZ CEO Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking politicians need to ease the burden, and not politicis…
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Fresh off the back of new Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accepting free suits and glasses (is it just me or is accepting free glasses even weirder than accepting free suits?), the Deputy Leader of the British Labour Party accepted a free apartment in New York. I can understand that a little bit more readily. You're in New York, a donor says…
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Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss some of the biggest sporting news from the weekend. They discussed the Black Caps history-making win in India, the Silver Ferns claiming a win over Australia and taking the Constellation Cup, the latest from Formula 1 and Liam Lawson's eyebrow-raising behaviour, and Auckland FC's second …
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 29th of October, we do a deep dive into the health spending figures with Minister Shane Reti. The Prime Minister talks meeting the King at CHOGM, the plans for Kiwibank, and whether we should let Singapore invest in our infrastructure. After a long weekend of sport Andrew Saville and Guy He…
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There's a growing market for electronic recycling companies as the Generative Artificial Intelligence industry booms. Nature Computational Science has published a study finding the rise of the technology, means hardware and chip technology is quickly becoming outdated. It finds that it could create potentially five million tonnes of e-waste between…
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The Health Minister believes Health NZ is funded enough, it's just not spending it well. Treasury warned that health spending's been increasing rapidly due to demographics, with costs increasing faster than inflation due to an ageing population. The total health system's estimated to cost $30 billion this year. Documents show Treasury suggested fur…
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Treasury's advised the Government of three options to boost Kiwibank's capital to better compete with the Australian-owned banks. They include borrowing money for Crown investment, third party investment, or an Initial Public Offering on the share market. It comes in response to the Commerce Commission market study on personal banking. Massey Unive…
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Singapore has its eye on New Zealand as the place to invest. This is the message that has been relayed by Minister Shane Jones, who's just returned from a visit to the wealthy city state. He says Singapore is keen to invest in infrastructure, including the government’s planned road building programme and water infrastructure. Queen City Law managin…
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Plans are being put in place across Europe for the possibility of Donald Trump winning the US election. Europe Correspondent Catherine Field says the European Union has already set up a special taskforce prepared for next week's election. She told Mike Hosking the officials have concern over the former president's potential policies, including pull…
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The Prime Minister believes a major Commonwealth diplomatic summit does have a future, with certain priorities. Christopher Luxon joined his Commonwealth counterparts for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, held this year in Samoa. King Charles and Queen Camilla also attended. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking it was a good opportunity …
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With Summer behind us and the touch of Autumn on the horizon, it's time to say a fond and lengthy farewell to the 2024 garden season. But that's not to say there is still a tremendous amount of gardening to be done. Lucy will be revelling in her Fruit and Veg as Autumn is the crescendo of harvest time, and Saul will be willing an Indian Summer so h…
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Australian media executive, Kim Williams has been made chair of the ABC Radio. He aims to raise the importance of news radio in Australia. William said that there's far too much fluff on the website and that they need to tidy it up and tighten it up, he has got rid of the National Morning Pres, Breakfast Presenter Patricia Karvelas and has advised …
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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. Andrew Bayly: 2/10 Inexplicable behaviour. We still don’t really know the details of it, but it's also been hopelessly explained, thus dragging it out. Darleen Tana: 1/10 A person who should have never found her way to a House of …
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If you are looking for cogent arguments, then there was no shortage of them from the banks this week in front of the Parliamentary committee looking into banking. They are doing this because the Government has decided banks need some kind of reform and there is not enough competition. What they plan to do about it we don’t know, but it’s the same a…
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New Zealand is experiencing a vinyl revival, a new generation getting hooked on the old-school technology. It’s not just the cities experiencing the boom, Napier’s ‘Just For The Record’ filled with customers. Gordon Stevenson, the store’s owner, told Mike Hosking that there’s very few artists that aren’t on vinyl these days. He said that vinyl soun…
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There’ll be carnage in Canterbury this Labour Day weekend. The Kiwis are facing the Kangaroos for the first time since November in a sell-out league double-header. Their last match saw them claim a historic win in Hamilton, claiming 30 points and leaving the Aussies with zero. Coach Stacey Jones told Mike Hosking he’s confident they can put togethe…
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Friday has come so Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. It’s been a scandal filled week, with Darleen Tana being ousted from Parliament, Andrew Bayly’s offensive comments, and the new Crown Observer for Wellington City Council, so they decided to play a game of Rank the Scandal. They also stand on one leg as t…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of October, Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks contract expectations for social services. International rugby league is back in Christchurch with a huge game between the Kiwis and Australia. Stacey Jones talks the young Kiwi team's chances. Kate and Tim stand on one leg while discuss…
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Donald Trump has edged ahead of Kamala Harris in the latest polls, with less than two weeks until the US election. A Wall Street Journal poll shows the Republican two points ahead of the Democrat – a direct swap from when they last did the poll in August. A CNBC poll also shows Trump ahead of Harris by two points. US correspondent Mitch McCann told…
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There’s been a shift in when New Zealand will hit peak petrol imports. After initially predicting it will peak around next year, Channel Infrastructure says the early 2030s is now the more likely date. It comes as the company announced plans for an energy precinct at Marsden Point. Chief executive Rob Buchanan told Mike Hosking some of the reasons …
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