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Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the challenges facing the sector
The wine industry is trying to stay positive.
It's facing an oversupply of sorts after around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —about a fifth of the c…
1 month, 1 week ago
Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on their expectation unemployment will fall slightly to 5.2%
Economists are divided on whether unemployment is finally starting to fall.
Stats NZ is releasing its latest employment update at 10.45.
Economic c…
1 month, 1 week ago
Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the overhaul of the drivers licensing system
The Government says it's modernising the drivers licensing system, with the key change being the end to full license practical tests.
After passin…
1 month, 1 week ago
Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the increasing number of townhouses and apartments being built
Building townhouses and apartments is becoming increasingly popular, with Auckland leading the charge.
More than 36-thousand building consents for …
1 month, 1 week ago
Mike's Minute: There are more good news, than bad, hospo stories
A small tip on news coverage.
The media can go some small way to redeeming its reputation by asking more questions.
One of the current obsessions i…
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Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd of February, Education Minister Erica Stanford unpacks the new reporting system for j…
1 month, 1 week ago
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest Epstein allegations around Lord Peter Mandelson
Fresh allegations have emerged linking former UK-US Ambassador Lord Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein.
Newly released files suggest Mandelson shared inte…
1 month, 1 week ago
Chris Kohler: 9News Finance Editor, Author, Influencer on saving money, his book 'How They Get You'
Finances can be a bit of a struggle.
Costs are constantly rising, and in an era of auto-payments and forgotten subscriptions, it can sometimes be d…
1 month, 1 week ago
Kelly Seaburg: New Shoots Children's Centre Director on the growing number of new entrants lacking basic skills
New entrants are needing more help than ever.
Primary schools are reporting record levels of children arriving without basic skills such as talking…
1 month, 1 week ago
Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor says alcohol licensing laws are over the top
Current liquor licensing rules are overzealous, according to Nelson's Mayor.
Nick Smith says it felt odd that he was unable to buy a bottle of wine …
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