Best Mike Albanese Podcasts (2024)

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the 501 discussion between Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese 3:18

2h ago3:18

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Pressure is on Christopher Luxon over 501s as he meets with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra. In 2022, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had convinced Albanese of a common-sense approach to the topic. But that stance changed in June, when a new directive made the safety of Australians the top priority in deportation decisi…

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Mark the Week: The All Blacks will win well, because that’s what they do 2:19

22m ago2:19

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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. Adrian Orr: 3/10 Adrian isn't my hero of the week. He did what he should have done, but the way he did it yet again reminds us that the Covid experiment and the economic carnage that went with it is the result of people who could …

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Ethan Blackadder: All Blacks Flanker on last week's loss to Argentina and this week's rematch 4:30

33m ago4:30

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The All Blacks are looking to right last week’s wrongs as they face off against Argentina in this weekend’s rematch. The side had their first loss under the new management of Scott Robertson, going down 30-38 in Wellington. They’ll be playing in Eden Park, the first time they’ve faced Argentina in Auckland since the 2011 World Cup quarterfinal. All…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The Sink Conundrum 10:43

7m ago10:43

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined the show once more to Wrap the Week alongside Mike Hosking. They discussed the ingredients of Pringles, and Tim egged them on as Kate explained the Sink Conundrum plaguing their household. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister on the incoming changes to the Companies Act 6:17

20m ago6:17

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Balancing directors' safety and accountability is the goal of the Commerce Minister's shake up of the Companies Act. Andrew Bayly is looking to make it harder to "phoenix", in which assets are transferred from indebted companies to new ones, leaving the former to face insolvency. He says they want to make it easier to catch directors doing the wron…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the doctors accused of taking advantage of Matthew Perry's drug addiction before his death 4:58

32m ago4:58

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Two doctors are among those accused of taking advantage of Matthew Perry's drug addiction before his death. The Friends star died in his hot tub last October from the acute effects of ketamine and subsequent drowning. Five people are facing charges, including two doctors for falsely prescribing, selling, or injecting Ketamine to Perry. Sky News rep…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024 1:29:36

39m ago1:29:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 16th of August, Kim Dotcom's extradition notice has been signed. So how long will this drag out, again, in the courts? Ethan Blackadder talks coming off a loss against Argentina and keeping the Eden Park fortress winning streak alive. Kate explains the sink conundrum at their home, while Ti…

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Jeff Latch: Golf NZ CEO on the possibility of an LIV Golf event in Christchurch 3:03

1h ago3:03

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Rumours have been circulating that the Saudi-backed LIV Golf is teeing up an event in Christchurch, possibly as early as next year. The Herald understands LIV Golf has been looking at the possibility of bringing a high-profile tournament to Christchurch Golf Club to New Zealand’s second oldest club. Christchurch Golf Club general manager Mike Hadle…

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Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the changes to short-term worker visas 2:52

1h ago2:52

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A new short-term worker visa's proving popular within the wine growing industry. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford's creating a new subcategory of the Specific Purpose Work Visa to help employers in upcoming seasonal peaks. She says the roles can't last longer than nine months and exclude jobs usually covered by the Recognised Seasonal Employer S…

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Clive Elliott KC: Barrister on the possibility of Kim Dotcom being extradited to the USA 3:48

2h ago3:48

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Kim Dotcom may have his work cut out if he wants to stay in New Zealand. The tech mogul's been fighting to remain here for more than a decade, but time may be up with Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith signing an extradition order. It means he'll likely stand trial in the US. Barrister Clive Elliott KC told Mike Hosking a judicial review is the next s…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the high inactivity number in the UK, with 9.41 million people out of work 6:41

1h ago6:41

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Millions of Brits are out of work and not looking for more. Official figures show that inactivity is sitting at 9.41 million, or 22.2% of the working age population, which is up 350,000 from 2023. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking that while some of those people are students and people taking early retirement, there’s still a residue of…

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Mike's Minute: You can't trust Adrian Orr 1:46

23m ago1:46

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The great crime out of Adrian Orr's move is you can't trust him. A central bank is supposed to get the economy and he and his committee clearly don’t. Don’t get me wrong - what he did was the right thing. A lot of people think it was the right thing. But he is supposed to land it softly and he crashed it. Having crashed it, he still denied he crash…

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Matt Payne: Kiwi Supercars driver ahead of the race in Tasmania 11:29

28m ago11:29

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Supercars is back this weekend, wheels hitting the tracks in Tasmania. Kiwi driver Matt Payne is coming off a successful run, doing no worse than 4th in all of them, and making it to the top of the podium in the second Townsville race. He joined Mike Hosking ahead of this weekend’s race, telling him that hopefully they can continue that success and…

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Greg Larsen: Auckland City Electric Vehicles Director on the continued drop in electric vehicle sales 2:20

1h ago2:20

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The demand for electric vehicles has continued its decline. Last year importers across the country were scrambling to meet demand, and Auckland City Electric Vehicles was awaiting one of their largest shipments. Since the axing of the clean car discount, BMI Research figures suggest that the total decline in EV sales will fall by nearly 11 thousand…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2024 1:29:57

15m ago1:29:57

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 15th of August, why is Health NZ doing presentations on frontline cuts when the Government and the Health Commissioner say there will be no frontline cuts? Sabotage? Resistance? Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has a spirited chat after dropping the OCR to 5.25% with no real warning. Kiwi…

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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the the bank cutting their advertised rates after yesterday's OCR cut 3:16

36m ago3:16

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Most banks have cut their advertised rates following yesterday's OCR decision. The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25-basis points, going from 2.5% to 2.25%. Kiwibank was the first to move. Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking it's a positive sign of things to come, with their team now forecasting a steady period of cuts fro…

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Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor defends the sudden cut to the Official Cash Rate 8:40

1h ago8:40

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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is defending his change of tune on the Official Cash Rate. He's cut the OCR to 5.25%. Some economists are criticising the suddenness of the change of direction, with Brad Olsen calling on the central bank to take accountability for radically changing its forecast without a radical change in circumstances. But Orr to…

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Lester Levy: Health NZ Commissioner on the internal presentation suggesting frontline staff cuts 4:12

1h ago4:12

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Health New Zealand is adamant frontline roles are safe from cuts. The health agency has been tasked with reining in the sector's budget and a commissioner replaced the board last month after concerns of serious overspending. Staff have been told to dismiss a presentation suggesting job cuts could come from hundreds of doctors and more than a thousa…

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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme 4:33

1h ago4:33

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The Immigration Minister says she's making needed changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme. The cap on seasonal workers will increase by 1,250 to 20,750, and the pause on accommodation cost increases will be lifted. Employers will be able to average out workers' minimum 30 hours a week over four weeks and need to pay experienced staff onl…

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Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on Scott Morrison appearing for the Brittany Higgins defamation trial 6:03

5m ago6:03

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Former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison testified yesterday via video link in a defamation case Senator Linda Reynolds brought against her former staffer, Brittany Higgins. Senator Reynolds is suing Ms Higgins over social media posts made last year, which she claims greatly injured her character and reputation and caused her distress and e…

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Mike's Minute: New Zealanders leaving could be Labour's worst legacy 2:17

43m ago2:17

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My least favourite data dump yesterday. Firstly tourism – which yet again reminds me how, when I was asking well in excess of a year ago where the hell all the people were, no one seemed to care or hear me Fast forward 18 months, with the numbers stuck at about 80% of what they were 5 years ago, the industry I read now is “worried". Why weren't the…

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Pete Miskimmin: Sports Diplomacy Manager on his new role 2:54

1h ago2:54

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Pete Miskimmin is one of New Zealand’s leading sports administrators – and he’s set to show us off to the world. The former Black Sticks Captain and Sports NZ CEO has taken on a new role as Sports Diplomacy Manager and tasked with using sport to achieve Government objectives in political, economic, and social sectors. He told Mike Hosking that it a…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Parliament's break, the power crisis 11:26

44m ago11:26

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National’s Mark Mitchell and Labour’s Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to dig into some of the biggest stories of the week on Politics Wednesday. Parliament is taking another break – off three weeks for the school holidays, back for two weeks, and off for another. What’s prompted this one? The country is facing a power crisis, what are their thou…

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Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on exporters paying unnecessary tariffs to the UK despite Free Trade Agreements 3:45

1h ago3:45

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The seafood industry isn't making the most of free trade deals. FTAs with the UK, European Union, and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership eliminated tariffs on some seafood. However, at the recent Seafood Conference, it was revealed a large part of the industry is still paying. Seafood New Zealand Chief Executi…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2024 1:30:20

1h ago1:30:20

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of August, it's OCR day so what will Adrian Orr and the Reserve Bank do? Steven Joyce imparts his knowledge, plus we look at our latest tourism numbers. If Mike told you 93% of garages in NZ are carpeted, would you believe him? We've got plenty of bizarre numbers to break down! Ginn…

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Tama Potaka: Māori Crown Relations Minister on the shifting of functions between Te Arawhiti and the Ministry for Māori Development 3:31

6m ago3:31

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The Māori Development Minister says iwi will welcome clarity about the responsibilities of major Māori agencies. The Government is shifting some functions of Te Arawhiti —the Office for Māori-Crown Relations— to the Ministry for Māori Development. Te Arawhiti will now focus solely on negotiating Treaty of Waitangi settlements and Takutai Moana appl…

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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the energy crisis highlighting the downsides of renewable power 2:53

19m ago2:53

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It's believed New Zealand's current energy dilemmas highlight the double-edged sword of renewable power. Low lake levels, acute gas shortages, and periods of low wind have contributed to a looming energy supply crisis and skyrocketing prices. Our biggest gas user, global methanol manufacturer Methanex, will shut down its Kiwi operations until Octob…

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Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the likelihood of an OCR cut today 4:18

44m ago4:18

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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is facing a tough decision on whether to cut the Official Cash Rate today. Financial markets are pricing in a cut, but economists remain divided on whether that should happen. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce says Orr doesn't want to act too quickly and risk having to backtrack if non-tradable inflation continue…

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Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on says we need to invest financially to attract international tourists 3:49

22h ago3:49

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There's a belief New Zealand needs to put its money where its mouth is to attract international tourists. Overseas visitor arrivals reached 3.2 million in the year to June but is still 17% down on pre-pandemic peaks. Tourism Holdings Chief Executive, Grant Webster told Mike Hosking we simply have to be more competitive, as other countries spend big…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the technical difficulties and response to Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump 4:51

1h ago4:51

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Elon Musk's live interview with Donald Trump's caught people's attention, but not for the reason he'd hoped. The conversation had a bumpy start after a 40-minute delay due to technical difficulties on X. It's being labelled a high-profile embarrassment for the billionaire, whose platform's faced multiple outages since he took over. Last year, forme…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the stabbing in London's Leicester Square 6:50

13h ago6:50

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A man has been arrested after a stabbing in London's Leicester Square that's left an 11-year-old girl needing hospital treatment, and a 34-year-old woman with minor injuries. Police aren't treating the incident as terror-related. UK police forces remain on high alert after days of riots earlier this month, which were triggered by online posts wrong…

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Mike's Minute: The Government needs to sort our power crisis 1:58

13h ago1:58

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So, what to make of the so-called power crisis? About this time yesterday Mike Fuge from Contact Energy gave an eloquent defence of the power industry. He said it works fine, we are in a period of transition, the investment is being made and it will all work out well in the end. Tell that to the mills who have so far closed, or stopped, and the wor…

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Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy: Former Westlife and Boyzone members on their group Boyzlife coming to New Zealand 11:52

13h ago11:52

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Boybands were all the rage in the 90’s and 2000’s, and it seems they’re making a comeback. The Backstreet Boys have toured in recent years, Blue recently visited New Zealand, and even NSYNC have been considering a comeback, prompted by ‘Bye Bye Bye’ making its way back into the charts thanks to the Deadpool and Wolverine movie. But that’s not the e…

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Super Spectacular Scientific Sessions Special Episode!! The co-hosts of Diabetes Care “On Air,” DiabetesBio, Diabetes Core Update, and Diabetes Day by Day get together to discuss highlights from the ADA ... 54:49

2d ago54:49

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Welcome to a very special, all-new episode (no. 23) of Diabetes Care “On Air.” While this podcast usually focuses exclusively on the research published in each month’s issue of Diabetes Care, this unique episode focuses on the incredible scholarly content of the 84th Scientific Sessions, which took place 21–24 June in Orlando, FL. Diabetes Care “On…

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Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member on the Government's new sanction system for beneficiaries 4:11

14h ago4:11

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Some upsides —and downsides— in the Government's new sanction system for beneficiaries. The Government's increasing how often beneficiaries need to re-apply, and introducing new essential payment cards for those who fail to meet their obligations. Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member Phil O'Reilly says the new sanctions avoid causing harm to…

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Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2024 1:30:40

14h ago1:30:40

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 13th of August, we've got new welfare rules designed to get people off Jobseeker. So, will it work? The Prime Minister is in studio to explain why Parliament is having yet another break, and how the electricity sector, welfare, and retail crime will be sorted. Brian McFadden of Westlife an…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the success of the Paris Olympics 3:07

14h ago3:07

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The Paris Olympics is going down as a success among Parisians. Newstalk ZB Correspondent Catherine Field is on the ground in the French capital, where she says hosting the Games was seen as a throw of the dice for the City of Love. She told Mike Hosking that with most of the stadiums outdoors, security was always going to be an issue, but it proved…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on our roads degrading as repair costs rise 3:35

15h ago3:35

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Road maintenance is becoming both more expensive, and more urgent. A Government briefing document —released to our newsroom under the Official Information Act— shows road repair costs have gone up 50% in six years. Drainage renewal costs have gone up 350%. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking costs have been rising at the sa…

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Sir David Carter: New Canterbury A&P Association Board Chair is determined to run a 2024 Christchurch A&P show 1:54

15h ago1:54

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The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association Board is determined to get the show back on the road. Former Speaker of Parliament Sir David Carter has taken the reins in the lead-up to November's scaled-back event. Carter says he wants to see the event continue for generations to come. He told Mike Hosking personality issues made the relationship …

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister in studio with Mike Hosking to talk electricity, retail crime, congestion charges 12:22

15h ago12:22

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The Prime Minister says all options are on the table for tackling the energy crisis. Wholesale electricity prices have surged in recent weeks as hydro lake storage nears record lows. Christopher Luxon says he's pulled the industry together for discussions about rationing and transferring gas where it needs to go. He told Mike Hosking they're lookin…

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Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission GM on the legislation that would allow the introduction of congestion charging 3:54

15h ago3:54

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The Infrastructure Commission says at the end of the day, congestion charging is all about efficiency. Legislation is coming to clear the way for councils to propose making motorists pay for using busy routes at rush hour. The aim is to encourage public transport, car-pooling, and off-peak travel. Infrastructure Commission General Manager Geoff Coo…

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Episode 71 - Belly Button Tattoos | Robert Kelly & Paul Virzi 47:50

1d ago47:50

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The boys have bones with belly button tattoos on men, people who have to many opinions of pizza and more plus some great fan bones! Support the show and get your new 3-month wireless plan for just $15 a month with Mint Mobile. Head to https://www.mintmobile.com/BONETOPICK Support the show get some MyBookie money on the house with code BONE at https…

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Commentary Box: What was the highlight of the Paris Olympics? 11:17

1d ago11:17

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Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss their highlights of the Paris Olympics — including Hamish Kerr, Lydia Ko, Dame Lisa Carrington and Ellesse Andrews all getting the gold — and the All Blacks’ 38-30 loss to Argentina in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Steve Price: Australian PM Anthony Albanese defends under fire breakdancer Olympian Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn 6:41

3d ago6:41

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Australian political leaders have leapt to the defence of Rachael Gunn as the Olympic team closes ranks behind the under fire breakdancer. The 36-year-old, known as Raygun, failed to score a point when breaking made its debut as an Olympic sport in Paris on Friday. Vision of the Macquarie University lecturer’s performance sent social media into a s…

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Mike's Minute: This was the best Olympics ever 2:03

1d ago2:03

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The best Olympics ever. Sadly it wasn’t in our timezone, which doesn’t help the communal buzz of a nation gathered together. But we won more golds and, in my book, that is really what the Olympics is about. They have tried to make it about new, weird sports and participation, but for the purest it is about being the best. That’s why you sacrifice a…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2024 1:30:03

1d ago1:30:03

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 12th of August, the Government has dropped emergency housing numbers by a third. So where have they gone and can they keep it up? New Zealand's golden girl, Dame Lisa Carrington, talks to Mike about her three gold medals and whether retirement is on the horizon. Guy Heveldt and Andrew S…

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Richard Arnold: US correspondent says Donald Trump and Kamala Harris still neck-and-neck despite latest polls 5:18

1d ago5:18

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Kamala Harris is surging ahead of Donald Trump in the latest major poll. The Vice President's taken a four percent lead over the former President in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan in a New York Times Siena poll. It's the clearest indication of the candidates' standing in the three battleground states since Joe Biden dropped out. But US corres…

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Darryl August: Institute of Building Surveyors' President says stricter regulation of building reports is needed 2:25

1d ago2:25

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A call for stricter regulation of building reports to address major discrepancies that could be affecting buyer decisions. The industry’s finding the quality of the $1000 reports vary, with some overstating minor issues and spooking potential buyers. One real estate agent has told OneRoof he's seen 11 inspection reports for a single property — each…

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Sunny Kaushal: Crime Advisory Group chair hopes to start addressing retail crime by end of the month 2:55

1d ago2:55

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Retail crime is on the rise once more — with latest Police data showing it's up 17 percent in the first five months of this year. In central Palmerston North, five people have been arrested for stealing thousands of goods from Farmers and Rebel Sport on Friday afternoon. And in Christchurch's New Brighton, a community pantry and Countdown supermark…

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Dame Lisa Carrington: Olympic kayak sprint gold medalist says it's an honour to lead Kiwi athletes in Closing Ceremony 6:20

1d ago6:20

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Our most successful Olympics of all time is coming to a close in Paris. Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are all performing in the closing ceremony. Flagbearer Dame Lisa Carrington told Mike Hosking it's an honour to be leading our Kiwi athletes alongside fellow flagbearer Finn Butcher. “I’d say I’m a bit of a different athle…

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