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Listen back to features and interviews from 95bFM's daily news and current affairs show. Jessica Hopkins, Castor Chacko, Nicholas Lindstrom, and Caeden Tipler focus on the issues of Tāmaki Makaurau and elsewhere in independent-thinking bFM style. Monday-Thursday 12-1pm on 95bFM.
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With a proven track record of driving the news cycle, Andrew Bolt steers discussion, encourages debate and offers his perspectives on national affairs.
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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At The Drive Thru (formerly known as The Egonomist); your premier source for rants, raves and arguments on topics from Politics to News to Social Trends, with a focus on New Zealand but with an eye to the world. Each week Dan and Dave will bring you new episodes. Sometimes deep and philosophical, sometimes filth and vitriol, we aim to be a voice of informed malcontent.
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Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.
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Matt and Adam are two Aussie blokes from similar walks of life. One now lives on the Gold Coast of Australia and the other in New Zealand. Each week they will discuss current affairs from their homeland and what is thought to be news in their respective countries of residence.
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After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born. So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!
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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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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, The Documentary investigates major global stories. We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week ...
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TVNZ's John Campbell looks behind the stories making the news.
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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Mike's Minute: ACC and their race-based policy
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1:54It is being reported as a scrap, which I'm not sure is accurate. But if it is, it is a shame and probably a lesson for the combatants, who are both supposed to be on the same side. But under MMP, is anyone on the same side? Act are concerned about ACC and their current desire to solve safety issues in the manufacturing sector. But by putting a race…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on a counterterrorism investigation after a crossbow attack in Leeds, Marks and Spencer's struggling after a cyber-attack, and Liverpool winning the Premier League
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3:32Three people have been taken to hospital after they were found injured in Leeds. Among them is a 38-year-old suspected attacker who is thought to have caused the injuries by using a crossbow. Police are investigating the incident as a counter-terrorism event because they also found a firearm at the scene. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Mike H…
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Stephen England-Hall: ChargeNet Board Member on the Government's new approach to EV infrastructure
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4:32The Government's changing New Zealand's approach to EV infrastructure. Grants will now turn into interest-free loans -$69-million worth for the private sector to build chargers throughout the country. The target is 10 thousand in the next five years. ChargeNet Board Member Stephen England-Hall talks to Mike Hosking about the scheme. LISTEN ABOVE. S…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 28th of April, how did Hawkes Bay's gang conflict warrant pan out? The Prime Minister speaks to us out of Dubai as he wings his way home about Gallipoli, the Pope's funeral and his time with Keir Starmer. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the Warriors in the top 4 and Auckland FC winni…
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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on FamilyBoost failure, the Pope's funeral and Anzac Day
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10:26Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says incomplete or wrong information from the IRD is to blame for shortfalls in the Government's FamilyBoost scheme. The tax rebate of up to $75 per week was initially touted as a $249-million-a-year handout to help with covering childcare costs. Only 1.2% of eligible families received a full subsidy. Christopher Lu…
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Edward Pentin: Vatican Correspondent on what to expect in the upcoming conclave and the politics behind closed doors at the Pope's funeral
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3:07Following Pope Francis' death last week, the process begins in electing a new head of the Catholic Church. The conclave will begin early next month. Vatican Correspondent Edward Pentin talks to Mike Hosking about what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the Premier's plate in a debut season
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2:43Auckland FC went into yesterday's game against Perth Glory knowing they had won the Premier's plate. The win comes for finishing top of the round. The team went on to beat Perth Glory 1-0. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker talks to Mike Hosking about the achievement. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the gang conflict warrants in Hawkes Bay
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4:18The Hawkes Bay has seen three shootings in 48 hours as gang conflicts heat up. A gang conflict warrant has been invoked 26 times since Thursday, leading to eight arrests. Police Minister Mark Mitchell talks to Mike Hosking about the conflict. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and what the polls are saying after Donald Trump's first 100 days in office
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6:22US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Pope's funeral to discuss next steps in Russia-Ukraine peace effort. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that this week Trump will decide whether to continue the process. It comes as Trump said in a post to truth social last week, "Vladimir, STOP!" after Russia carried out the …
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Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on the latest tariff developments, trade war's impact on the US economy and the good news for US tech stocks
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6:23The stance may be softening in the trade war between China and the United States. Last week US President Trump said the initial 145 percent tariffs wouldn't actually be that high. China appears to now be mulling their imposed tariffs. Greg Smiths of Devon Funs Management talks to Mike Hosking about the developments, the trade war's impact on the US…
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB sports editor on Auckland FC win, Warriors in Christchurch and Super Rugby - Weekend Wrap
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2:57Auckland FC have officially claimed the Premier's Plate after Melbourne City drew with Adelaide United. The Auckland team beat Perth Glory 1-0 at home yesterday. Newstalk ZB sports editor Elliott Smith joins the show for a weekend sports wrap. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Kirsten Corson: Chair of Drive Electric on the Government's latest push to have more public EV chargers missing the point
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3:10The Government's planning to build thousands of EV chargers by 2030. Using a concessionary loan scheme to do it, the Government will use a private-public funding model to build the charging model. Currently New Zealand has about 1400 EV charging stations. Chair of Drive Electric Kirsten Corson tells Ryan Bridge she isn't sure their plan will work. …
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Jo McKenna: Rome Correspondent discusses the upcoming conclave to select new Pope
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4:20Discussions around the next Pope are heating up. Eighty-eight year old Pope Francis has been laid to rest after a funeral in front of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Saturday night. One hundred and 35 cardinals will soon be locked in the Sistine Chapel to vote on his successor in secret - the candidates must be aged under 80. Newstalk ZB's Jo…
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On the Early Edition Full Show Podcast for Monday 28 April 2025, Rome Correspondent Jo McKenna talks Ryan Bridge through what to expect as the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope. The government is making moves to try and boost the number of public EV chargers - but Drive Electric's Kirstin Corson explains why she doesn't think the plan is a silve…
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Ryan Bridge: Churches risk coming across hypocritical
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2:16There was a priest on the news last night talking about homeless people the cost of buying a house in New Zealand. This priest, who was all dressed up in his garb, then mentioned the fact there were marina berths down at the waterfront bursting at the seams with super yachts. I thought that was such an odd thing to say. I know the church's role is …
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NZ First bill, UK court ruling revamps debate on sex and gender in NZ
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19:59The battle over gender and definitions is building steam in New Zealand. New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that “would ensure the biological definition of a woman and man are defined in law”. It comes after a landmark ruling in the United Kingdom, where Supreme Court judges unanimously ruled a woman is defined “by biological sex unde…
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Detentions and arrests at US borders sow fear
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24:06The current threat level for travel to the US is 'exercise increased caution', but a growing number of people say it's not high enough… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ
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Bonus: Good Bad Billionaire: Minecraft’s maker
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47:27A bonus episode from Good Bad Billionaire - the award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service. You can find more episodes by searching for ‘Good Bad Billionaire’ wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Minecraft is the most successful computer game ever. It's sold 300 million copies, built an active community of fans and there's now even a Minecraft…
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The health of health reporting; Peters' RNZ 'threat,' media freedom’s dark day
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34:32The health sector throws up stories of serious crisis almost daily, but journalists find hard data hard to get. Also: media freedom worries increasing around the world - and Winston Peters' 'threat' to RNZ. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ
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The Fifth Floor: Tackling Nigeria's skin bleaching problem
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24:11According to the World Health Organisation, 77% of Nigerian women have used skin-lightening creams. When BBC Hausa’s Madina Maishanu decided to look into this, she uncovered an even more worrying trend: mothers using potentially harmful products on their babies. Madina spoke to the campaigners trying to stop these practices. Plus, how human activit…
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Live from Delphi: What’s brewing in the Eastern Mediterranean?
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27:34With the change of the past 12 months, we ask experts: what does Turkey want in the Eastern Mediterranean? Is Cyprus actually solvable? And do we understand how the Middle East is being reshaped? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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BBC OS Conversations: Remembering the life of Pope Francis
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24:53Mark Lowen in Rome brings people together to share their memories of the Pope, who died on Easter Monday. In our conversations, Mark hears from Catholics in Argentina, including one of Pope Francis’ friends who knew him when he was a priest in Buenos Aires. We also bring together three people from Northern Ireland who had a private audience with th…
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What influence do male role-models, chiefly fathers, have on boys' perceptions of masculinity? We find out.
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What's it like being a black woman in Australia? Ugandan-born Queenslander and standup comedian Anisa Nandaula speaks to Saturday Morning.
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Space weather isn't watercooler conversation but it's out there!
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The barn owl is New Zealand's newest raptor, but what impact do they have on our native species?
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Hi! Recorded Easter Sunday, before 'several events'. The Road Cone Hotline! The Trump Tarrifs! DOGE! The UK's supreme court decision, spiritual bigotry, and sheer dissapointment of the Billionaire TERF movement. Bumper music; Format:B - "Wrong Feels Right" Bilk - "Go" Sports Team - "Condensation" The Dandy Warhols - "I Will Never Stop Loving You (A…
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The Tibble family are in Faenza, Italy commemorating their ancestor Te Rauwhiro Tibble this Anzac Day.
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Art historian Mary Kisler on how her father's PTSD from the war changed him
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A 'medical calamity' was declared following the discovery over eighty Dutch sperm donors were found to have fathered at least 25 children each.
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Controlled mess with celebrated illustrator Sydney Smith
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23:21In the world of children's literature, the Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction awarded to authors and illustrators of children's books. Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith is one of those people. He describes his work as a controlled mess.
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Sports with Mathew Nash: will Auckland FC make history?
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6:32A historic inaugural season for Auckland FC could get even better this weekend.... The A-league newcomers might win the premier's plate and qualify for the finals series.
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A link between eye health and dementia has been uncovered using data and scans from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study.
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The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act - what's next?
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10:47On Monday submissions close on an Deed of Acknowledgement between iwi Te Kawerau a Maki, Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation. The Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act has been in place since 2008 - so 17 years later the next step, on how to effect the act and actually manage the area is underway.…
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This week saw the the final few days of the coronial inquest into the death of olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore. Olivia's Mum Nienke and her step dad Chris Middleton spoke to Susie Ferguson from their Christchurch home.
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In just over 12 hours time the funeral for Pope Francis will be about to begin at St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Manuel Beazely is the vicar for Maori in the Auckland Diocese and just landed in Rome about 2 hours ago.
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The Auckland Uni nuclear physicist unlocking secrets of the universe
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24:15Auckland University nuclear physicist David Krofcheck is recognised for his work on the world's greatest science experiment… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ
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Bonus: Bridgerton actor’s interview on Dear Daughter
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26:43A bonus episode from Dear Daughter - the award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service. You can find more episodes by searching for ‘Dear Daughter’ wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written to her three children. She tells them the importance of trusting their…
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Mary Holm shares her top tips for making the most out of KiwiSaver
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28:36The Front Page podcast is taking the day off as the country marks Anzac Day. Instead, we're presenting an episode of The Prosperity Project, the Herald's personal finance podcast. Listen as host Nadine Higgins talks with personal finance columnist Mary Holm about what you need to know about KiwiSaver - including what the most important thing to con…
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The Australian Navy buys tug boats from China, Melbourne Uni shows us just where our education system is going wrong. Plus, the prime minister finally admits to falling off a stage, then claims he was joking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rachel Reeves dashing UK hopes of early US trade deal
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3:27The UK is still hoping to work out a trade deal with the US - but early reports indicate it's quite a way off. Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently arrived in Washington DC, and she's warned negotiations will take time. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the UK economy needs the extra help, but it's unlikely a deal will come by the end of the week. LIST…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
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3:20US President Donald Trump has spent the past week verbally attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and it's prompted concerns from the markets. Trump recently claimed the US economy could slow down unless interest rates were lowered immediately - and said that Powell's termination 'cannot come soon enough'. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explai…
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Rowena Duncum: The Country host on local cheesemakers voicing concerns about presence of supermarket cheeses
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3:02Local cheesemakers have voiced concerns about the competition created by supermarket-produced home-brands. Smaller brands have been forced to scale back on production to reduce their reliance on the supermarkets - in a bid to focus on filling niches that appeal to Kiwi cheese lovers. The Country's Rowena Duncum explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See om…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on inflation expectations going up in new data
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4:14Consumer confidence has gone back up - but new data indicates people are also worried about inflation. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows consumer confidence rose 5 points to 98.3 in April - but inflation expectations soared 0.5pts to 4.7 percent, the highest reading since July 2023. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacked the fac…
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The Huddle: Should taxpayers be funding more locally made reality shows?
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10:45Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Infrastructure NZ's Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! How do we feel about the fact that we're buying new cars - and paying for their maintenance - for our former Prime Ministers? Should taxpayers be funding more locally made reality shows? …
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 24 April 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends her Family Boost package after revelations that way fewer people are qualifying for the full amount. ACT's Laura McClure is ringing alarm bells over ACC's policy to target Maori and Pacifica manufacturing workers - and we get …
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