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Hopes unemployment had peaked have been dashed with latest rise
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 11:46amUnemployment's risen again to a ten-year high, with 165 thousand Kiwis currently out of work. Stats NZ data shows the unemployment...
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Importance of practice emphasised amid drivers license overhaul
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 11:15amA view more practical training for drivers will be essential, with the full licence test in the rear-view mirror. After...
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Winegrowers struggle with overproduction as drinking habits change
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 10:39amGrowers are counting the cost as drinking habits change. Around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —a fifth of the crop— were...
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'Stabilised': Unemployment expected to hold steady at 5.3%
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 10:31amThe economy appears to be turning a corner, and we'll learn today whether the unemployment rate will follow suit. Stats...
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"Highly controversial": Trump calls to nationalise US elections
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 10:04amDonald Trump has called for the Republican Party to nationalise elections. He made the statement during his appearance...
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The Leighton Smith Podcast
Best Of The Leighton Smith Podcast: Author James Bovard on "The Death of American Liberty"
Monday, 22 December 2025, 2:41pmLeighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2025. James Bovard is a Libertarian...
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Pollies: What happened with the Labour-Greens presser and Peeni Henare's resignation?
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 9:23amToday on Politics Wednesday, Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell delve into the biggest political stories...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 9:10amOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of February, Transport Minister Chris Bishop delves into...
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NZ set to become "more attractive" destination as Auckland-Bangkok direct flights resume
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 8:58amMore good news on the tourism front. Auckland Airport has reinstated its partnership with Thai Airways, bringing back non-stop...
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'Tactical': Why the All Blacks aren't facing the Wallabies in the 2027 RWC opener
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 8:39amA chance to open next year's Rugby World Cup with a blockbuster Wallabies-All Blacks clash has been passed by. Organisers...
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Wine industry confident in the long term despite current challenges
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 8:27amThe wine industry is trying to stay positive. It's facing an oversupply of sorts after around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes...
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"We're pretty bullish": ASB expects unemployment to fall to 5.2%
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 8:17amEconomists are divided on whether unemployment is finally starting to fall. Stats NZ is releasing its latest employment...
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New drivers licensing system brings NZ in line with other countries, Transport Minister says
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 8:02amThe Government says it's modernising the drivers licensing system, with the key change being the end to full license practical...
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Building up: Townhouses, apartments become increasingly prevalent in cities
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 7:36amBuilding townhouses and apartments is becoming increasingly popular, with Auckland leading the charge. More than 36-thousand...
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Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords in wake of Epstein allegations
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 6:20amThe British Prime Minster says Lord Mandelson has let the country down as he quits the House of Lords. UK Police are now...
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Could Hansen or Foster return to coach the All Blacks?
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:27pmThere has been another development in the story as to who could take the reins as the All Blacks coach heading into the 2027...
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Met Police reviewing claims Lord Mandelson sent Government information to Epstein
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:19pmFresh allegations have emerged linking former UK-US Ambassador Lord Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released files suggest...
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RBA bumps OCR up to 3.85 percent amid inflation concerns
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:11pmThe Reserve Bank of Australia started the year off with an increase set to impact mortgage holders. The RBA increased the...
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NZ wool prices seeing growth - report
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:06pmFurther lifts at the South Island wool auction in Christchurch indicate things are going well for New Zealand's wool sector. Wool...
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Explained: Are parental controls needed for social media?
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:00pmFollowing the launch of Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, there's been debate over whether New Zealand should...
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The Huddle: What's really going on between Henare and Hipkins?
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 7:46pmTonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Brigitte Morton and CTU economist Craig Rennie joined in on a discussion...
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Opinion
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't forget a Chippy-led Government comes with Green baggage
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 7:26pmYou know what that Labour and Green Party unity news conference at Waitangi today looked like to me? It looked like desperation. Parties...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 7:11pmOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 3 February, 2026, we talk to champion driver Greg Murphy...
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Barry Soper: Why is Peeni Henare stepping away from politics?
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 7:09pmSenior Labour MP Peeni Henare's announced he's leaving politics, after what he calls a 'tough' 2025. Henare says he's not...
