Podcast Episodes

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm confident for the economy in 2026

If you weren’t already feeling confident about 2026, I've got two reasons you should.
 
At least two major retail banks see signs of an economic recovery and we have a new Reserve Bank Governor.
 
No pre…

Published on 1 day, 20 hours ago

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on Kiwibank blaming the Reserve Bank for rising interest rates

Kiwibank says it's on with a 2.4% GDP increase for 2026.

But the bank has joined the chorus blaming the Reserve Bank for messing up the communications leading to increased fixed-term rates at the maj…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister comments on newly rolled-out roadside drug tests

The crackdown on drug drivers is due to start today.

Starting in Wellington first, saliva testing will be used to test the drivers for 4 drugs; cannabis, meth, MDMA and cocaine.

Police Minister Mark …

Published on 1 day, 21 hours ago

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on mass-shooting at Bondi Beach

An anti-Semitic terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has claimed the lives of 12 people. 

Thousands were attending a Hanukkah celebration just before 9 last night our time - when two gunmen dressed …

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Heather McRae: Retiring principal of Diocesan School for Girls on the future of NZ education

The principal of Auckland's Diocesan Girls, School for Girls is stepping down after more than 16 years in the job.

Heather McRae is the retiring principal of one of Auckland's biggest schools, and sh…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Friday the 12th of December, Primary Principals have turned down the latest pay offer from the Government, saying it …

Published on 4 days, 19 hours ago

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why are we resisting AI?

Time Magazine has just named its Person of the Year for 2025. 

And it’s not a single person. It is "the architects" of AI. 

The magazine says "no one" had as great an impact this year than the people…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest with the seizing of a Venezuelan tanker

The US has escalated tensions with Venezuela and seized a tanker off its coast, described by Donald Trump as the largest ever seized.  

He's otherwise keeping tight lipped, saying it was done for 'a …

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Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Air NZ's safety video, Willis v Richardson debate, AI

Friday has come and Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that Was. 

They discussed Air New Zealand’s new safety video, the Willis v Richardson debate, …

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Philippa Mossman: NZ Film Commission Head of International Attraction and Marketing on the 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' premiere in Wellington

The capital is on track for a star-studded Saturday with the premiere of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. 

Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, and Jemaine Clement are all set to hit the red carpet in Wellington. 

The…

Published on 4 days, 20 hours ago