Best Steve Higgins Podcasts (2024)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

1h 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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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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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

1d 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

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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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Tama Potaka: Associate Housing Minister says there's been a 32 percent drop in households living in motels since December 3:30

1d ago3:30

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A suggestion from the Government that some emergency housing tenants don't need to be there. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka claims there's been a 32 percent drop in households living in motels since December — roughly a thousand children. Labour's accusing the Government of making it harder for people to access support. But Potaka told Mike…

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Tim Moonen: Business of Cities managing director says Auckland is bouncing back, but still playing catch-up to other cities 3:15

1d ago3:15

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Tāmaki Makaurau is bouncing back after a chaotic few years, but still playing catch-up to other global cities. The second annual State of the City report released today shows housing affordability and transport infrastructure are lagging behind. It calls for significant investment and planning to kickstart projects with the speed, scale and coordin…

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Mike Fuge: Contact Energy chief executive says government interventions will slow energy sector down 4:42

1d ago4:42

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One of the country's largest electricity generators and retailers is adamant the market is working as it should be. The Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission are continuing to look into accusations of price gouging by so-called "gentailers" - companies that both generate electricity and provide it to consumers. It comes after four mills ann…

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Mark the Week: Smith & Caughey's is a bright spot in a tough old economic week 2:20

5d ago2:20

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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. Smith & Caughey's: 7/10 A bright spot in a tough old economic week. Smaller is better than nothing at all. Jobs: 6/10 In this weird old world being not as bad as you thought isn't really good news. Power: 1/10 This is the scandal …

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Scott Barrett: The boys in black are back 3:54

5d ago3:54

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The boys in black are back, but they'll be playing with their captain this weekend. Scott Barrett talks to Mike Hosking about his injuries and Saturday's game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Simeon Brown: Pressure for govt to solve energy shortage 4:09

5d ago4:09

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The Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission have both been asked to investigate whether power companies are price gouging. Officials are also looking to import more liquefied natural gas to address the situation. Energy minister Simeon Brown joins Mike Hosking to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Graeme Edgler: Palmerston North City Council seeking advice 2:26

5d ago2:26

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After voting unanimously to keep their Maori Wards, Palmerston North City Council is seeking advice. Act's local government spokesperson Cameron Luxton is accusing elected members of playing with fire. Constitutional law expert Graeme Edgler joins Mike Hosking to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Gillian Blythe: Hope for new water infrastructure 3:57

5d ago3:57

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Council-controlled organisations will soon be able to borrow more for less through the local government funding agency. They will be able to borrow five times their operating revenue, meaning major work can get underway without major rates hikes. Water New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Blythe joins Mike Hosking to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…

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Mitch McCann: Pressure is building on Kamala Harris 4:48

5d ago4:48

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US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Mike Hosking that Trump is honing in on criticisms of Harris' lack of sit-down interviews since she took over from Joe Biden. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Charter schools the answer to academic performance? 4:02

5d ago4:02

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A Conservative think tank suggests charter schools could close gaps in student achievement. Researcher Maryanne Spurdle says charter schools could provide positive learning gains for disadvantaged students. She says while the model doesn't directly target these students - it allows educators to have autonomy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Full Show Podcast: 9 August 2024 1:29:57

5d ago1:29:57

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 9th of August, we have the Government's plan for water, plus Simeon Brown tells us how we'll fix the electricity woes. All Black captain Scott Barrett pops in to talk how his surgery recovery is going and whether we'll thrash Argentina this weekend. What's Mike's latest question to win …

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent says Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised swift action against the riots and protestors 5:21

6d ago5:21

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The UK Prime Minister is vowing swift action as authorities brace for fresh unrest. There's been escalating violence in far-right riots since the fatal stabbing of three girls in a Merseyside dance class in Southport last week. More than 500 people have been arrested so far, and thousands of counter protesters have also mobilised across the country…

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Mick Ryan: Australian Veteran, strategist, and author on what's to come in the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and his new book 12:09

6d ago12:09

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Although the eyes of the world are currently focused on the Olympic Games, that hasn’t ended the conflicts occurring all over the globe. Today marks day 895 of the Ukraine War, and Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week unveiling the first of the F-16s, which are already in use. Over in the Middle East, Israel and the United States are on hig…

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Full Show Podcast: 8 August 2024 1:29:38

6d ago1:29:38

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 8th of August, unemployment came in lower than expected, so where does that leave the Reserve Bank and interest rate cuts? Is Mark Mitchell playing games by refusing a meeting with police for Ginny Andersen? We get the explanation from the Police Minister himself. One of the best military…

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Elaine Rush: AUT Nutrition Professor on families on the benefit being unable to afford healthy food 3:26

6d ago3:26

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Calls for a national food strategy to be implemented in light of research showing it's virtually impossible for families on a benefit to afford healthy food. Data shows two-children families receiving financial assistance would be $200 dollars short if they bought low-cost nutritional kai. AUT Nutrition Professor Elaine Rush told Mike Hosking that …

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on relief measures for businesses struggling with high power prices, public servant pay increases 5:13

6d ago5:13

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The Government could be importing liquefied natural gas to relieve businesses struggling with high power prices. An Auckland paper recycling pulp mill with 75 staff is proposing to close. Ohakune's Winstone pulp and timber mills are also at the brink of closure, putting 300 jobs on the line. Both blame sky rocketing increases in power prices over t…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister explains why he denied Ginny Andersen's request to meet with a Police Inspector 6:09

6d ago6:09

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The Police Minister has clarified why he declined the Opposition spokesperson's request to visit an Auckland police station to meet with an inspector. Ginny Andersen says she followed well established practice when asking to visit Albany station, but Mark Mitchell's office said no. Mitchell told Mike Hosking it's different to when he labelled then-…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the inconsistent messaging from the Reserve Bank and the uncertainty regarding cuts 4:27

6d ago4:27

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Economists' uncertainty regarding the Reserve Bank's upcoming Official Cash Rate moves speaks to how inconsistent its messaging has been. Stats NZ data has the unemployment rate at 4.6% in the June quarter, up from 4.4% in March. It's one factor the Reserve Bank considers when weighing up whether to cut the Official Cash Rate. Infometrics principal…

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Justin Wallace: First Union Spokesperson on the calls for the Government to rescue New Zealand's pulp and paper mills 3:56

6d ago3:56

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The Government is being urged to step in to save New Zealand paper and pulp mills. Winstone's pulp and timber mills near Ohakune are looking to close due to high power costs, with 300 jobs on the line. Following this, an Auckland paper recycling pulp mill has put forward a proposal to close - blaming rising energy costs as one of several issues. Fi…

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Mike’s Minute: More eyes on the RB isn’t a bad thing 2:24

7d ago2:24

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An upside to Covid is most of us got into the Reserve Bank “thing”. We thought about it more than we ever had, and had a better understanding of what they are about and how profoundly they affect all our lives. The Fed is not cutting until maybe September, but then the jobs report came out on Friday, people panicked and there are calls for emergenc…

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Chris Pollock: NZR Referees boss on the introduction of new scrum and lineout laws for the Rugby Championship 2024 2:30

7d ago2:30

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Rugby Union is set to kick up the speed with the introduction of a couple of new laws. A 30 second time limit will be introduced for scrums and lineouts to be set, these new changes being trialled in this weekend’s clash between the All Blacks and Argentina. NZR Referees boss Chris Pollock told Mike Hosking they tested the changed in Super Rugby th…

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