Podcast Episodes

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director talks calls for energy market reform

The ball is now in the Government's court following calls for bold action to fix a broken energy market.  

 An open letter, signed by several influential groups including Consumer NZ and Auckland Bus…

Published on 5 months ago

Heather du Plessis-Allan: My winner of the week

Winner of the week has got to be NZ First. 

In the latest Taxpayer's Union Curia poll, they are the third biggest party now, overtaking Act and the Greens. 

If you’ve been watching the polls lately t…

Published on 5 months ago

Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson: Lizards, moa, is it better to be smart or dumb

With Mike Hosking off on holiday, Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson to Wrap the Week that was. 

They discussed the situation with the gold mine, lizards, and Departm…

Published on 5 months ago

Damian McKenzie: All Blacks back ahead of the second clash against France

All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie has responded to scrutiny around the side's ability to secure possession off contestable kicks ahead of tomorrow's second test against France in Wellington. 

L…

Published on 5 months ago

Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Education Specialist on the need to update vocational skills and training

Many Kiwis are studying or training in skills that aren't needed in the job market. 

That's the warning from Business NZ as the Government reviews New Zealand's vocational education system. 

The lobb…

Published on 5 months ago

Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of July, the Government is creating an anti-scam alliance to try keep New Zealanders from falling victim. 

Damian McKenzie comes off th…

Published on 5 months ago

Paul Goodeve: Clarus CEO on the potential to import liquefied natural gas to bolster supplies

Importing liquefied natural gas could potentially require one billion dollars in capital investment. 

Major energy companies Clarus, Contact Energy, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, and Mercury have …

Published on 5 months ago

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the anti-scam alliance, cracking down on digital scams

Privacy laws may need to be tweaked to allow for a new alliance to combat scams. 

The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister has announced the Anti-Scam Alliance, which joins government, industry, an…

Published on 5 months ago

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the expansion of Macraes gold mine in Otago

A potential change of heart from the Department of Conservation, which rejected a bid to expand the country's largest gold mine in Otago.  

It initially declined Macraes' permit because details were …

Published on 5 months ago

Alice O'Connell: Former Women's Weekly Editor on the sale of well-known Kiwi magazines

More volatility for some of our best-known magazines.   

The Listener, Woman's Day, and New Zealand Woman's Weekly are among a range of New Zealand and Aussie titles going up for sale.  

Publisher Ar…

Published on 5 months ago