Podcast Episodes

Kate Gainsford: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the number of principals quitting within their first year

There's a belief support for first-time principals is falling short. 

Newstalk ZB analysis has found 970 principals quit in the past three years – one in five within their first year. 

Retirements ju…

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Amanda Malu: Education NZ CEO on the economic impact of international students

The economic impact of international students is surging. 

New Stats NZ data shows education-related travel exports jumped to $4.52 billion in the year to September, up from $3.6 billion the previous…

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Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on the Police targets to improve public trust and confidence

Confidence from the Police Commissioner that New Zealanders don't see police any differently in the wake of the McSkimming scandal. 

Richard Chambers has announced four new targets, which include res…

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Mike's Minute: I'm confident for 2026

It probably came out on the wrong day to get the coverage it deserved, but one of the last pieces in the economic turnaround told us we are basically there. 

Consumer confidence is back, up six point…

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Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd of December, the Government is bringing in rates caps in 2029. Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Nelson Mayor Nick Smith give t…

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David Walliams: UK Comedian and author on his new children's book 'Santa & Son'

Although he’s best known for his comedy, David Walliams has a growing portfolio of children’s literature. 

He’s sold more than 60 million copies worldwide and has just released his 44th book ‘Santa &…

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Rob Walter: Black Caps coach on the three-test series against the West Indies

Coach Rob Walter is comfortable with how the Black Caps are tracking heading into the three-test series against the West Indies, beginning today at Hagley Oval. 

New Zealand is fresh from overcoming …

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Nicola Compton: Tauranga Netball Centre board chair on the plan to overthrow the Netball NZ leadership

Netball stakeholders attempting to overthrow the national governing body say issues extend beyond the Silver Ferns coaching saga. 

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone has called a Special General Meeting …

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Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the Government setting caps on council rates increases

An assurance a council rates cap will only target unnecessary costs, not community services or infrastructure. 

By 2029, councils wanting to increase rates by more than 4% will need approval from a g…

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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the State of Home Ownership Index

A view more New Zealanders are adapting to get on the property ladder to overcome economic woes. 

Kiwibank's Annual State of Home Ownership Index finds 57% of non-owners feel locked out of the market…

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