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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on the first leaders' debate
Last night saw the first leaders’ debate between Labour’s Chris Hipkins and National’s Chris Luxon.
Most seem to agree that it was a lacklustre affair, with Luxon perhaps winning by a hair.
Political Commentator Brigitte Morten told Mike Hosking that in the past, audiences would see politicians under pressure when it came to live debates...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the delays in customs and bag collection
Auckland Airport's Chief Executive is acknowledging that the long delays some travellers are facing in customs and picking up bags is unacceptable.
The issue has long been a problem, but passengers are now saying some wait times have been even worse this month.
Carrie Hurihanganui told Mike Hosking that she feels people's frustration and has some herself, but they're working to improve the problem...
Anne Louden: Coromandel Business Association Vice Chair on the emergency meeting caused by rebel gang chaos
A Coromandel Peninsula community is set to hold an emergency meeting after a gang caused chaos over the weekend.
A video obtained by Newstalk ZB shows several Rebel gang members attacking what appears to be members of the public on the side of the street in Coromandel township.
Locals say there were multiple attacks and thefts.
Coromandel Business Association Vice Chair Anne Louden told Mike Hosking that they're shocked by the experience...
Kelvin Davis: Labour's Corrections Spokesperson on the Government's move to lower its prison population reduction topic
Labour's Corrections Spokesperson is unfazed by Government's move to drop its prison population reduction target.
The party has scrapped its 2017 promise to bring numbers down by 30% within 15 years.
Kelvin Davis told Mike Hosking that they were facing a prison capacity crisis in 2017, but that's changed.
He says re-sentencing rates after 12 months have dropped 11% since 2017, showing there's been a number of success stories...
Mark Wright: NZ comedy royalty on his role in the iconic play 'Ladies Night'
Just how far will five Kiwi blokes go to earn a buck?
Ladies Night sees Craig, Barry, Norm, Wes, and Gavin dare each other to put on a strip show to earn some extra cash, and rapidly find themselves faced with the terrifying prospect of actually having to strip in front of a crowd.
New Zealand comedy royal Mark Wright is joining the cast as Bernie, the aging, sleazy nightclub owner...
Mike's Minute: What to expect from the first debate
It's debate night tonight.
As the campaign takes its next step in intensity, the unknown this year is the Luxon factor. We have never seen him head to head, unless you watch Parliament and no one does.
He has down played his credentials against a bloke who has spent his entire career in politics.
A lot of energy goes into these things. Having hosted a couple over the years, they get nervous and they spend a good chunk of the day preparing...
Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the allegations against Russell Brand
London police have received an accusation of sexual assault dating back 20 years, following media reports about accusations against comedian and actor Russell Brand.
The statement from the Met Police says the assault took place in 2003 in central London's Soho.
Brand's accused of sexual assaults and rape dating from between 2006 and 2013.
UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that she wouldn’t be surprised if more people came forward...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University on A2 Milk cancelling their contract with Synlait
A2 Milk has cancelled the exclusive manufacturing supply arrangement it had with infant formula maker Synlait Milk.
The reason A2 has given is that Synlait has fallen below delivery standards.
Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University, Jacqueline Rowarth, told Mike Hosking that Synlait is coming off worse in this situation as they now need to find someone who will buy their product...
Mark Oggie: Australia Institute Principal Advisor on the benefits of solar panels
There's positive news coming from across the Tasman over their big uptake in solar panels.
If the Labour party's re-elected, it will offer a rebate of up to $4000 for installing the technology.
In Australia, over a quarter of households have solar panels.
Australia Institute Principal Adviser Mark Oggie told Mike Hosking that it offers some great benefits.
He says not only does it lower emissions, but saves a lot of money on electricity bills...
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on immigration driving the hospitality industry
Momentum is expected to continue building in the country's hospitality industry as demand to own a business soars.
Enquiries from potential hospo owners are nearly twice that compared to 2019, and historic levels of confidentiality agreements are being signed.
This demand is mainly driven by new arrivals.
ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small told Mike Hosking that a lot of migrants see owning a business here as a way they can control their own destiny...