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6 days ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #330 - May 27th 2026 - Thorsten Polleit

"Socialism is based on bureaucratic planning. This means a restriction of personal freedom. The dream of equality, a goal even of democratically dressed up socialism, can only be achieved by coercion." Thorsten Polleit shows ways in which democratic socialism moves toward a globally planned state. His book ‘The Global Currency Plot’ looks at the way money is used as a political tool, unpacking the agendas of those who wield political power. Polleit guests on this episode of the podcast to unpack his stance, and of course, we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 days ago

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13 hr ago

Rugby Direct Episode 232: All eyes on the title - looking ahead to the Super Rugby Pacific finals

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down a blockbuster playoff weekend as the race for the title heats up. With the finals now locked in, who are the genuine favourites and which side could swoop in late and steal the win? Plus, they dig into the latest on rising star Fehi Fineanganofo – is he staying put? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31 min
4 days ago

Mark the Week: 'Horse-faced duck' gave a look behind the scenes at Labour

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The Budget: 6/10 The days of drama are gone. It reflected the state of the place; one with prospects but difficult days ahead and discipline required. Horse-faced duck: 1/10 You literally can't make this stuff up. A behind the scenes reality of what will be asking for your vote in a few short months. Stuff: 2/10 Their coverage of our acknowledgement to the MP Joseph Mooney over outing him in the Luxon drama was wrong. They said we apologised. We did not apologise, Stuff literally made that up. It's sloppy, unnecessary and lazy. The moon base: 6/10 Because it sounds cool, but the timeline of 2032 is six years away. You can't build a kilometre of tarmac in six years, far less house yourself on the moon. The Ferrari Luce: 1/10 It's inexplicable. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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3 min
25 May

Mike's Minute: Not everything is a conspiracy

Some are working pretty hard currently to buy into the Mike Smith storyline that the big end of town has the Government's ear over climate change. Mike Smith is the activist, the agitator, the chainsaw man, the "smack the America's Cup" bloke. So, you know, a life of angst and upset. His latest outing was in court, looking to sue individual companies over their pollution around climate change. He was looking for an activist court to agree with the idea that a company can be held to specific and individual account for something that happens all over the world by, if you think about it, all of us. The Government stepped in a week or so back and put an end to it. Their argument is Parliament is your ultimate court and these sorts of laws are for it, not individual judges who may sway with the wind. They didn’t put it that way, I did. But there is no doubt in my mind, in a number of areas, various courts these days are open to a bit of judicial dabbling. In my humble opinion it is brought about by an increasing arrogance that they make the rules. It's true to say a court can have a say or hold sway. But it's equally true to say the ultimate court is the Parliament of the land and we do not want that undermined. Now, Mike claims people like Fonterra have been writing to the Prime Minister's office and advocating for the Government to step in on court action like his. And given they did he now suggests this is collusion, this is scally-waggery, this is big money, big influence malarkey that borders on scandal. Or could it be a corporate saying what you would expect a corporate to say and a government, not surprisingly, doing what they would do anyway. In other words, Fonterra didn’t need to say anything because Paul Goldsmith would have done what he did without any correspondence. Why? Because they think the same way I do. I didn’t write to anyone and didn't have a meeting with anyone and yet I would have thought, nay expected, the Government to nip the Smith fishing expedition in the bud. Why? Because it's obvious and it's common sense. See not everything is a conspiracy. Sometimes, remarkably, especially when it's obvious, people tend to have the same view. Letters or no letters, meetings or no meetings. Nothing to see here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 May

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4 days ago

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Lynda Topp's Budget criticism, holidays, and Oura Rings

After a busy week, Friday has finally arrived which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed Dame Lynda Topp’s criticism of the Budget at last night’s Aotearoa Music Awards, Mike and Kate’s upcoming holiday, and Oura Rings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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4 days ago

Barry Soper: Political correspondent wraps budget week

Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat all things budget week. They also discuss the other political news you may have missed in all the budget noise. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4 days ago

Simon Dallow: Former TVNZ reporter on return to being a tour guide

Former TVNZ anchorman Simon Dallow is returning to an old role after 30 years at the national broadcaster. Dallow spent three years in his twenties working in Europe as a tour manager at Contiki Tours, and is now returning to tour managing, with his first trip already scheduled for September. He joined Heather du Plessis-Allen to chat about the new chapter in his life. "It's a chance to immerse yourself in a foreign culture and few things excite me more than that," he said. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6 min
4 days ago

Rugby Direct - Bruce Sharrock tackles the biggest issues facing rugby

A big-name guest on Rugby Direct this week, as Elliott Smith and Liam Napier were joined in studio by the highly influential player agent Bruce Sharrock. The trio tackle the biggest issues facing New Zealand rugby – the fight against league, where the game is heading, and what must change if rugby is to remain king. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43 min
5 days ago

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 May, 2026, Nicola Willis debuts her 2026 Budget - sugar hit not included. She tells Heather why she didn't cut harder. Chris Hipkins gives his take on the Budget. He says the Government continues to fail at making life better for Kiwis. How good will a newly announced extension of the Waikato Expressway be? Cambridge Mayor Mike Pettit couldn't be more excited. Plus, Katie Bradford and Maurice Williamson discuss how Winston Peters got away with more cash for his pet projects. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1hr 41min
24 May

Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato. The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 May

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1hr 30min

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