Podcast Episodes

Simon Huesser: Huski Co-Founder on the company's success

From a PVC pipe in a Taranaki shed to international success, Huski Coolers has seen its overseas exports surge. 

The company's renowned wine cooler had its largest overseas order, shipping 76 thousan…

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David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on the Palestine Debate, Chlöe Swarbrick being barred from Parliament

Parliament is becoming increasingly divided over the situation with Palestine.  

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick was barred from Parliament yesterday when she suggested MPs not backing her bill to s…

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Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the number of businesses reporting losses

More businesses are reporting losses but things may not be quite as bad as the numbers make it seem. 

Inland Revenue data shows one in five businesses aren't turning a profit. 

But ABC Business Sales…

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Andrew Eagles: Green Building Council CEO on increased heat pump use easing pressure on gas reserves

An uptick in heat pump use could ease pressure on the energy system and cut costs. 

A report by the New Zealand Green Building Council reveals if more households opt for heat pumps, it could save Kiw…

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Mike's Minute: You need an open mind for the pilot military academy programme

Perhaps the biggest problem with the military-style academy and the ensuing pilot report is not the number of people who re-offended. 

Hell, I thought they all would. 

But rather it was the fact it w…

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Danny Luke: Skyline Enterprises COO on the tourism in Queenstown

Queenstown's benefiting from another influx of winter tourists. 

Local operator Skyline has seen a 33% increase in international visitors to its luge, and a 21% rise in visitors to its gondolas. 

Oth…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 12th of August, New Zealand is considering recognising a Palestinian state. Does it matter? Will it change the war? Former Foreign Affairs …

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Lainey Wilson: Country music star discusses her career and success in the industry

From living in a trailer outside a recording studio to selling out 80 thousand capacity stadiums, Lainey Wilson has made it big. 

For over a decade she’s been one of the biggest country music stars t…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on Christchurch hosting the Super Round in 2026

Officials are committing to just the one year of Super Round in Christchurch – for now. 

Christchurch's new stadium will play host to five Super Rugby games over Anzac weekend 2026. 

Super Round took…

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Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on the viability of growing rice in New Zealand

Is it worth trying to grow rice in New Zealand? 

As our appetite for the staple crop increases, ecologist Yuki Fukada has pointed out the complete lack of commercial rice production in the country. 

Published on 4 months ago