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Mike's Minute: Why our top achievers are leaving
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'Trump effect' sees "emphatically Australian" PM elected in landslide victory
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Regulation costs could be behind declining livestock numbers
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 6 May 2025
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Will Trump keep the global tariffs? Sir John Key doesn't think so
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"Easier proposition": North Island tourism operators form alliance to boost international interest
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'Quite confusing': Film industry warned not to panic over Trump tariffs
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Govt has a "real chance" of pulling off India FTA, former Trade Minister says
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PM on $12 billion defence commitment: 'We need those helicopters'
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Who will replace Peter Dutton after historic loss?
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Vaughan Couillault: Parent Portal a 'good opportunity' for kids learning
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025
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Organised crime groups infiltrating Facebook Marketplace
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Wayne Mapp: Government taking 'essential steps' for defence
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Laura Jayes: Lacklustre outcome for Australia's Greens Party
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Andrew Kelleher: US market stronger than expected
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Trump doesn't rule out military action over Greenland
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Mike's Minute: Will the Covid inquiry submitters get the answers we want?
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Mark the Week: The All Blacks deal is a nice fit
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Mike's Minute: Three good ideas from the Govt this week
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Wrapping the Week: What do you do with whiskey-infused manuka honey?
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 2 May 2025
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"Trumpish": Dutton's 'risky' persona may have lost him the Australian Election
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"We've made some mistakes": Indian Panthers CEO unpacks NBL ban
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Tough times for Eden Park as more artists bypass New Zealand
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"Doesn't make sense": Does NZ have too many ministers?
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Calls for increased addiction support as meth use continues rising
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"Credible": Health Minister backs pay offer to senior doctors following strike
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What does it take to become a professional motorsport driver?
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Mike’s Minute: Financial literacy in schools? About time
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Business confidence takes a tumble as tariffs cause chaos
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"Good news": All Blacks secure multi-million dollar sponsorship deal
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2025
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Money matters: Students to learn 'massively valuable' financial skills from 2027
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"A lot at stake": Ruapehu Mayor relieved by Whakapapa skifield deal
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Bluebridge to benefit as KiwiRail reduces Interislander fleet
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Thousands of medical procedures delayed as senior doctors strike
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Mike’s Minute: Tory gave herself a 9/10, are you kidding me?
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Pollies: Govt slashes operating allowance, cuts over $1b
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THE RE-WRAP: Tory World
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025
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"Bursting at the seams": Christchurch considers growth options after Electric Avenue's success
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Liberals claim Canada election - how will Carney fare as Prime Minister?
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'Good opportunities': Former Finance Minister agrees there's room to cut public spending
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Oranga Tamariki sees increased reports of concern as case numbers decrease
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"Sends a clear signal": Govt to reinstate ban on prisoner voting
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Mike's Minute: Is being Trump-like still good for politics?
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2025
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NZ First 'won't tolerate' co-governance plan for Waitakere Ranges
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"We need stability": Whanau marks third one-term mayor for Wellington
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