Best Graham Rowan Podcasts (2025)

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Mark the Week: A good start for Super Rugby 2:27

17h ago2:27

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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. Super Rugby: 7/10 Good start, good rugby, no one knows who is going to win and the crowds were okay. Jannik Sinner and tennis: 3/10 For a sport that I assumed didn’t want to look shonky, it's got a very WWE vibe about it these day…

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Mike's Minute: Should we be buying the closed mills? 1:45

17h ago1:45

1:45

In a week, 230 New Zealanders were given confirmation Kinleith Mill was over. The Australians facing the same scenario at a place called Whyalla in South Australia did something completely different. The steel mill is owned by a British billionaire and it's in a world of financial trouble. It may well go to the wall. It employs 1000 people in a tow…

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Andrew McConnell: Deputy Auditor-General on the need for the Government to do long term planning 3:13

18h ago3:13

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Councils are planning for the long term, so should the Government be doing the same? The Auditor-General's Office has compiled a report into 58 councils’ long-term plans, and found they made a “significant achievement” meeting their requirements on time in uncertain circumstances. However, they found the Government lacks comparable planning require…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2025 1:29:46

18h ago1:29:46

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of February, the Daman Kumar case is over and he’s been granted residency – does this set a precedent? According to our listeners, Air NZ CEO Greg Foran has plenty to defend after the airline released its disappointing half year results. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson play a new game tha…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Crime, Air NZ, Overstayers, and if Mike is a snob 11:18

18h ago11:18

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Friday has come once again, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed rising crime, Air New Zealand, and which overstayers should get amnesty. Plus, they played a new game: Is Mike a Snob? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the out of action aircrafts and drop in profit 9:20

18h ago9:20

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Air New Zealand expects to be short of planes for at least another two or three years. Our national carrier's recording an 18% drop in half-year profit. That follows a 65% in full-year profit last year. Chief Executive Greg Foran told Mike Hosking they're going into a period when up to 11 aircrafts will be out of action. He says it's a bit like pla…

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Katy Armstrong: Into NZ Immigration Principal Consultant on the Daman Kumar case and overstayer amnesty 4:46

19h ago4:46

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It's thought the Government is unlikely to grant a wide scale amnesty for overstayers. Daman Kumar, who was facing deportation to India even though he'd never visited, has now been offered residency. The Greens want his parents to be granted an exemption, as they have been overstayers for 24 years. Into NZ Immigration principal consultant Katy Arms…

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Andrew Body: Financial Expert on regulation being to blame for a lack of banking competition 4:24

19h ago4:24

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A lack of competition in the banking sector is being blamed on poor regulation. Financial experts believe a fundamental change to the Reserve Bank and the Council of Financial Regulations is required. Andrew Body, one of the experts, told Mike Hosking the regulators have created a “moat” around the large banks in New Zealand. He says the capital re…

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297. Thrill Killers: The Murders of Jeremy Giordano and Giorgio Gallara 32:41

1d ago32:41

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The night of April 19, 1997, was like any other Saturday at Tony’s Pizza in Hardyston, New Jersey. The dinner rush had come and gone, and as the clock neared 10:45 p.m., Jeremy Giordano, 22, and Giorgio Gallara, 25, prepared to call it a night. But first, there was one last order to deliver—two pizzas bound for 196 Scott Road. A routine run. A simp…

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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent says the Vatican is likely preparing for Pope Francis' funeral 5:02

1d ago5:02

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The Pope's sense of humour is well and truly intact, even as it's expected his funeral preparations are underway. New medical tests reveal the 88-year-old pontiff has developed bilateral pneumonia. Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has visited the Pope in hospital, where she was happy to find he hasn't lost his sense of humour. Rome Corresponde…

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Rowan Simpson: Kiwi Entrepreneur talks start ups, business confidence, and economic growth 11:51

1d ago11:51

11:51

The name of the game for the government this year is economic growth and increased productivity. For that, what New Zealand needs is successful businesses. One of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs believes more can be done to grow business confidence and the economy alike. Rowan Simpson, one of the founding members and investors in TradeM…

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Mike's Minute: KiwiSaver reality vs ideology 2:01

1d ago2:01

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Given the issues around KiwiSaver, it’s a miracle any of us save anything to become remotely independent in retirement. Last week we told you about the Morningstar rankings and how the biggest operator in the market was performing so poorly, and now we have yet another crack at where the money is actually invested. Mindful Money is upset over the i…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2025 1:30:14

2d ago1:30:14

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 20th of February, Winston Peters says we need a reset in our relationship with the Cook Islands. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr joined to talk our future plans after they cut the OCR by 50 basis points. One of our most successful entrepreneurs Rowan Simpson has some ideas about how …

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Jarrod Gilbert: Independent Research Solutions Director on the need for better security amid rising financial scams 2:21

2d ago2:21

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A researcher's warning better security is urgently needed as New Zealanders become soft targets for scammers. Independent Research Solutions Director Jarrod Gilbert has found people earning more than $100 thousand are significantly more likely to become victims, with rates increasing 10% since 2018. He told Mike Hosking it's the country's most prom…

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Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister on the recruitment pipeline for the police and meeting the target 4:01

2d ago4:01

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The timeframe for the 500 officer increase in policing numbers is shrinking. Police News magazine reports there are actually fewer cops in the country than when the target was set 14 months ago. Associate Police Minister Casey Costello says they've lost 150 through attrition, but they're expecting to put 650 recruits through in the first half of th…

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Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR cut, need for banks to cut rates 8:23

2d ago8:23

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Pressure is mounting on banks to pass OCR cuts onto their customers. The Reserve Bank's signalling yesterday's double cut to the cash rate will be followed by at least two more single cuts. All major banks have started dropping their rates. But Governor Adrian Orr told Mike Hosking they need to go further. He says they need to be doing better, look…

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Kip Hanna: NZ Home Loans CEO on banks dropping short term mortgage rates after the OCR cut 2:35

2d ago2:35

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Borrowers may want to be shopping around more for better deal following yesterday's double cut to the OCR. The Reserve Bank's signalling more cuts in April and May. All banks have started dropping short-term rates. New Zealand Home Loans Chief Executive Kip Hanna told Mike Hosking that's likely to continue as banks fight it out for available lendin…

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Winston Peters: Foreign Minister on the agreement between the Cook Islands and China 4:26

2d ago4:26

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The Foreign Minister's calling for a 'reset' of the relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. New Zealand claims Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is not sharing all the documents on his recent agreement signed with China. Some details have been released, including working together on seabed mining, and looking at setting up embas…

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Gregory Clark on Social Mobility, Migration, and Assortative Mating (Live at Mercatus) 1:23:14

2d ago1:23:14

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How much of your life’s trajectory was set in motion centuries ago? Gregory Clark has spent decades studying social mobility, and his findings suggest that where you land in society is far more predictable than we like to think. Using historical data, surname analysis, and migration patterns, Clark argues that social mobility rates have remained la…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on DOGE cutting hundreds of nuclear safety workers, scrambling to rehire them 5:45

3d ago5:45

5:45

The latest cuts in the US Government have been described as a “total farce”. The Trump Administration has reversed the firings of hundreds of employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, the department tasked with working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs. The cuts were part of a DOGE purge across the Department of Energy. US C…

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Mike's Minute: The public service - A gargantuan ship of hopelessness 2:07

3d ago2:07

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You have to read it to believe it and even in reading it, it might well be you still can't believe it. A report, one of a number of investigations now underway, has reported back on whether personal Census and Covid intel collected at Manurewa Marae was misused for electoral purposes. It's important to point out that this particular report didn’t h…

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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the probable 50 basis point cut to the OCR 3:01

3d ago3:01

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Another large cut to the Official Cash Rate's on the cards today. Economists and markets are almost certain the Reserve Bank will slash the OCR by 50-basis points. That would take the cash rate from its current 4.25% to 3.75%. BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones told Mike Hosking that things are tracking as the Reserve Bank expected when they last met i…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joining the protest in Rarotonga, public services 10:39

3d ago10:39

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There's controversy over a New Zealand MP taking part in an anti-government protest in the Cook Islands. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has taken part in a rally against Mark Brown's government over its new strategic partnership with China. The deal will see the countries cooperate more on trade, investment, and tourism, with China p…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2025 1:29:36

3d ago1:29:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of February, a few questions are asked: What will the Reserve Bank do with the OCR? How did the peace talks between Russia and the US in Riyadh go? And what are the findings of the shocking report into the public service? The IPCA want a law change so police can better deal with pro…

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Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the report into the public service and their handling of public data 4:57

3d ago4:57

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A push for government agencies to raise the bar when handling public data. The Public Service Commission's revealed multiple failures by Stats New Zealand, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health, with regard to safeguarding data. It comes after allegations surfaced last June about a potential misuse of Census and Covid vaccine data by provi…

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Hamish Kerr: Olympic high jumper on winning Sportsman of the Year at the Halberg Awards 4:57

3d ago4:57

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Hamish Kerr has claimed another title. The Olympic gold medallist has been awarded Sportsman of the Year at the Halberg Awards. The high jumper beat out some tough competition for the title, including two other gold medallists Finn Butcher and Hayden Wilde. Kerr told Mike Hosking that it was cool to see not only New Zealand Olympians at the event, …

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Keir Giles: Chatham House Senior Russian Expert on the impact of the talks between Russia and the US 3:30

3d ago3:30

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There's a potential new era in European security. The US has got Russia to the table to reach three key agreements, including reinstating ambassadors to each other's countries during high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. Neither Ukraine nor Europe were invited. Senior Russian expert at Britain's Chatham House think tank, Keir Giles told Mike Hosking th…

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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on the surge in farmer confidence 2:52

3d ago2:52

2:52

Federated Farmers is crediting the coalition government for a surge in farmer confidence. Confidence within the sector has reached its highest level in more than a decade, jumping from a dismal -66% in July last year to 2%. Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford told Mike Hosking while the last few years have been tough for farming families, fa…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the need for new laws around protests 2:29

3d ago2:29

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The Police Association says clarification around protest laws are long overdue. An Independent Police Conduct Authority report makes several recommendations for laws which would protect protestor rights and ensure public safety. One law would let police and local authorities set conditions in advance about how a protest may be carried out. Police A…

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Mike’s Minute: The Daman Kumar deportation case is fascinating 1:59

4d ago1:59

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How fascinating is the Daman Kumar case? How would you like to be Chris Penk, the minister in charge of making the call as to whether to deport people? In a way this is a singular example of what the Americans deal with millions of times over. There seems to be no dispute 18-year-old Daman's parents are overstayers. Daman was born here and New Zeal…

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Mike's Minute: Europe are wetting their pants over Trump and the US 1:51

4d ago1:51

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They call it a once-in-a-generation crisis summit. Keir Starmer will be there. Emmanuel Macron called it. Olaf Scholz is ropeable over the JD Vance comments. The JD Vance comments that has put Europe into meltdown were a very good example of what is good, but also what is bad, about Trump. His suggestion that Europe should really be worried not abo…

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Graham Norton: Talk show host and author on his upcoming New Zealand tour 8:52

4d ago8:52

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Graham Norton is hopping off screens and onto the stage. He’s embarking on a three-city tour of New Zealand this year, performing nine shows across Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. ‘An Evening with Graham Norton’ will delve into some of his biggest TV highlights and memorable moments, Norton sharing tales from behind the scenes and legendary…

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Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2025 1:29:56

4d ago1:29:56

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 18th of February, France is hosting an emergency summit for European leaders as the talks between Russia and the US loom. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon answers questions about Ukraine, the public service, and just what it is our retail crime group is doing, if anything. Friend of the sh…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the lack of information on the skills being lost due to migration 2:56

4d ago2:56

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There's an unclear picture of what New Zealand's losing from people moving overseas. About 70 thousand Kiwis left the country last year. Of those, 38% were people aged 18 to 30. New Zealand had a net migration gain of 27,000 migrants in 2024, just a fraction of the 128,000 gained in 2023. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking…

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Paul Wood: Former BBC Foreign Correspondent on the EU summit as the US and Russia meet 3:21

4d ago3:21

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European leaders appear alarmed by the speed the US has taken on its Russia plans. France is hosting an emergency summit with European and NATO leaders to discuss the situation. US and Russian officials are en route to Saudi Arabia for their own talks - Russia says Europe will have no role in these discussions. Former BBC Foreign Correspondent Paul…

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Olga Ivshina: BBC Senior Russia Reporter on the upcoming talks between Russia and the US on the war in Ukraine 3:39

4d ago3:39

3:39

Russia appears to be pleased with the position it's in. US and Russian officials are en route to Saudi Arabia for talks, excluding Ukraine and Europe. France is hosting an emergency summit with European and NATO leaders to discuss the situation. BBC Senior Russia Reporter Olga Ivshina told Mike Hosking Russia is presenting itself like it has the up…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the potential to cut Government agencies, immigration 10:53

4d ago10:53

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The Prime Minister's open to axing entire Government agencies, saying there's probably too many. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says he's considering the idea of cutting whole departments and bringing others together. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he wants more efficiency in the public sector and is open to departments being scra…

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the European leaders working out a security plan as Russia, US meets to discuss the conflict with Ukraine 5:42

4d ago5:42

5:42

European leaders are scrambling to work out a security plan - without US support. France is hosting an emergency summit regarding the war in Ukraine while US and Russian officials are en route to Saudi Arabia for their own talks to try to end the conflict. Ukraine's Prime Minister is also in the Middle East, but won't be part of the talks. Europe c…

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Gary Hooper: Aquaculture NZ CEO on the potential for the marine economy to grow with adjustments to RMA restrictions 4:04

4d ago4:04

4:04

We're being told the potential for New Zealand's 'blue economy' to take off will depend on the Resource Management Act. A new Westpac report says the marine economy could grow to $14 billion in 10 years by switching to more sustainable practices. Aquaculture New Zealand Chief Executive Gary Hooper told Mike Hosking aquaculture was recognised for th…

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David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on Erica Stanford teacher-only days overstep, school lunches 5:42

5d ago5:42

5:42

Education Minister Erica Stanford has said David Seymour overstepped the mark in his role as associate with his crackdown on teacher-only days last year. The Minister said Seymour did not run the announcement past her before making it. Seymour disputes the overstep. "We've got a set of rules which are very clear, and we work very well together, but…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2025 1:30:02

5d ago1:30:02

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of February, we've got a new tourism campaign to target Australia and was David Seymour told off by Erica Stanford over teacher only days? What would you pay for a pint? Is $16 too much, like a venue in Christchurch is charging. Andrew Saville and Mike talk some record breaking suc…

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Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on what the polls are saying for the Australian election 7:44

5d ago7:44

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More polls are in for the upcoming Australian election. A poll in The Australian says the swing to the coalition would be about 3% if an election was held next weekend. If realised, Peter Dutton would have eight seats, where he needs 16. Australian Correspondent Steve Price says all polls are indicating to a repeat of the Albanese government. "I th…

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René de Monchy: Tourism New Zealand boss on the new 'Everyone Must Go' campaign 3:35

5d ago3:35

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The country's tourism industry is encouraging Aussies to cross the ditch in a new campaign called 'Everyone Must Go.' How is the government working with Tourism New Zealand to make the campaign a success? Why haven't Australians been travelling here? Tourism New Zealand boss René de Monchy answers these questions and more with Mike Hosking. LISTEN …

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Nick Inkster: Christchurch pub owner on the proper size and price of a pint 3:12

5d ago3:12

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What is the proper size of a pint? It's always up for debate, and one Christchurch pub owner Nick Inkster is backing his charge of $16 per pint. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Leighton Watson: University of Canterbury Senior lecturer on unpaid internships 2:53

5d ago2:53

2:53

A new study has shown teachers, nurses, social workers and midwifes are badly hit financially while on unpaid university placements. The study says it can take eight years for a nurse to have higher cumulative earnings than someone who worked for minimum wage at the same time. Senior lecturer in maths and statistics at the University of Canterbury …

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Aaron Dahmen: TVP world chief political correspondent on JD Vance's Munich speech, Europe left out of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and an emergency summit 2:09

5d ago2:09

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Europe is rattled after confirmation they will be left out of Russia-Ukraine peace talks. French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency summit in response that will take place tomorrow. And US Vice President JD Vance has made a blistering speech in Munich, telling European leaders their biggest threat was not China or Russia, but came "f…

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Richard Templer: Engineering New Zealand boss on the large number of skilled workers leaving the country 3:41

5d ago3:41

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Hundreds of skilled workers are packing up and leaving the country due to delays in infrastructure projects. Engineering New Zealand boss Richard Templer said the numbers aren't an exaggeration. "In addition to the engineers, there's also the construction workforce. These are the people who, you know, build the roads, the hospitals, the schools, ev…

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Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management spokesperson on cost of living rise, luxury brands success 6:19

5d ago6:19

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Investors are flocking to Airbnb in droves, with stock up 14% - the biggest one day move on record. Hermes is also celebrating. The luxury brand's fourth quarter sales are up 18%, exceeding estimates. Meanwhile, Kiwi's remain plagued with the cost of living: Food prices were up 1.9% last month, the highest rise since July 2022. Greg Smith of Devon …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the US-Russia peace talks, IRS latest in jobs firing line 3:33

5d ago3:33

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The US and Russia will meet in Saudi Arabia over the coming days to discuss peace talks around the war in Ukraine. United States officials have said Europe will be excluded from discussions. How will this end? US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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JD Vance Munich speech; Museum of the Bible scandal; historic interfaith peace accord 38:37

5d ago38:37

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Jewish and Muslim leaders have signed an historic agreement which they hope will transform community relations in the UK. But does the Reconciliation Accord go far enough? Ludovic Mohamed Zahed is an Islamic scholar and cleric who is challenging conventional understandings of his faith and has written a new book about his journey as a gay imam. The…

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