Best Phoenix Dawn Podcasts (2025)

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Dawn Wilce: Wrexham-born Wellingtonian on her hometown's team taking on the Phoenix this weekend 10:27

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Wellington football fans are in for an exciting weekend, with the famous Wrexham AFC journeying to Wellington to face our very own Phoenix. The Welsh team rose in popularity after it was bought by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and later featuring in the documentary Welcome to Wrexham. The football-mad Wilce family were born and …

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Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and JD Trask wrap the week 31:06

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On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by ex-Wellington Mayor and Dot Loves Data director Justin Lester, and Raygun co-founder John-Daniel (JD) Trask. They discussed the fallout over the past week from mayoral candidate Ray Chung's infamous email, the Prime Minister's latest criticisms of Wellington and how the city's thriving with a handful …

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EAGP Episode 6 with Momentum Hiring Solutions, Overflow Pools, Matt Young Photography, KMG Services and Mountain View Headache & Spine Institute 1:06:31

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Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Ayesha Verrall debate advisory group's $500k in three months 19:36

3d ago19:36

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On Politics Thursday, National's Otaki MP and Labour Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall debate the revelation the Retail Crime Advisory Group cost 500-thousand dollars in just 102 days. They also discussed the continuing controversy around the Wellington Mayoral race, and whether Christopher Luxon's comments this week about Wellington we…

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Music Time: James Irwin on 40 years since Live Aid and Lorde snubbing Wellington 12:37

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This week is 40 years since the greatest concert of all time - Live Aid. Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin joined Nick to talk the very best and worst of of the event, as well as revisiting Aussie rockers The Superjesus and pondering why Lorde isn't coming to Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BS Movies Classics Best Movie Soundtracks 30:54

6d ago30:54

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Relive the episode when Brian and Shelly discuss their favorite soundtracks including Purple Rain, Everybody Wants Some and Pure CountryBy BS Movies

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Business Panel: WellingtonNZ's Jackson Hapete and Trinity Hotel's Jeremy Smith 32:00

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Wellington has had a smashing weekend with the All Blacks, 10cc and the NBL semi-final in town - but is the city really on the up? And how much does the city's economy rely on big events? Also, we learnt last week 30,000 Kiwis moved to Australia last year alone. How do we keep our young talent in New Zealand - and can we compete with the attraction…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief economist on why young people are struggling to find work 8:24

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The number of people aged 15-24 without a job has jumped to 16% - nearly one in five. It comes as businesses continue to face tough economic times - with many businesses not wanting to take a risk on a young person. To talk about the figures, economist and Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen joined Nick Mills to discuss the news. LISTEN ABOVE Se…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the candidates facing off in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election 7:52

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Both Labour and Te Pati Māori have selected their candidates to run in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election - a race necessitated by the death of incumbent MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. So how tight is the race expected to be? Also, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick has admitted her loyalties lay with the Act party while at university. How many other examp…

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Friday Faceoff: Dame Kerry Prendergast and Wayne Guppy talk Tory Whanau sex email and ABs v France 31:55

9d ago31:55

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Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung sent a sordid email to some council colleagues in 2023, claiming mayor Tory Whanau had drug-fuelled “tempestuous sex” in an orgy, and making reference to her having “pendulous soft breasts”. The email has only surfaced today - but does it rule Ray Chung out as a serious mayoral contender? Also, the All Blacks …

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Frank Bunce and Josh Kronfeld: Former All Blacks on their memories, predictions ahead of the second test 13:31

9d ago13:31

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The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game. The The 28th Cello Champions Charity Luncheon was held on Friday ahead of the event, with a stellar line up of former All Blacks including Frank Bunce and Josh Kronfeld. Frank Bunce played 69 All Black games - including 55 test…

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Grant Elliott and Ian Klinac: Wellington Champions Lunch organisers on the success of the event 3:49

9d ago3:49

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The Cello Champions Charity Luncheon is being held in Wellington for it's 28th year - and Nick Mills was at the Takina Convention Centre broadcasting live ahead of the event. The luncheon is in aid of Life Flight - and former Blackcap and Life Flight ambassador Grant Elliot and luncheon organiser Ian Klinac joined Nick to discuss the event. LISTEN …

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Anna Calver: Wellington City Council chief economic and engagement advisor on two years of Takina 5:56

9d ago5:56

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It’s been just over two years since Wellington’s brand new $180 million conference centre Takina opened - and it's attracted plenty of events. But there have been some reports that its struggling to attract as many events as first anticipated. Wellington City Council’s Chief Economic and Engagement Officer Anna Calver joined Nick Mills, live from T…

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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on his All Blacks v France predictions 11:18

9d ago11:18

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The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game. Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine today hosted the Champions Luncheon at Takina - and will be broadcasting live from Shed 22 tomorrow ahead of the test. He joined Nick Mills to share his predictions for the game. LISTEN…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Tim Costley talk OCR, Covid-19 inquiry and lizards v jobs 22:01

10d ago22:01

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The second phase of the Royal Commision into the government's response to Covid-19 is underway - but Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the investigation was intentionally designed to give conspiracy theorists a platform. Is this a fair comment - and should Hipkins and former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern front up at the inquiry? Also, Resources Mini…

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Nick Mills tours Bluebridge's new ferry Livia alongside chief executive Shane McMahon 9:57

11d ago9:57

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There is a new ferry in Wellington Harbour - and it looks remarkably similar to an existing one. Bluebridge's new ferry Livia has arrived in the capital - the sister ship to the existing Connemara vessel already operated by Bluebridge. The ship, built in 2008, was previously operated by a ferry line in Europe, but has since had a fresh lick of pain…

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Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how the capital can grow 17:30

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The organisation tasked with helping to grow the Wellington region's economy has a new boss - and he says Wellington needs to focus more on its successes, rather than it's struggles. Mark Oldershaw took over the reins at WellingtonNZ a month ago and joined Nick Mills to discuss the role of the organisation, the state of the region, and some excitin…

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Kaiju Royal Rumble At Phoenix Fan Fusion 59:34

13d ago59:34

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Brian talks Kaiju fights at Phoenix Fan FusionBy BS Movies

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Graham Gouldman: 10cc frontman on the band returning to Wellington and the stories behind the songs 13:52

13d ago13:52

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There’s an exciting gig coming to Wellington this week – especially if your heydey was in the 70s. 10cc is returning to the capital on Friday night to play a gig at the Opera House, performing classic hits like The Things We Do For Love, Dreadlock Holiday and I'm Not In Love. 10cc was formed in 1972 - after frontman and songwriter Graham Gouldman h…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on possible mandatory sentences and Parliament's winter break 10:19

13d ago10:19

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It's the second week of the winter recess at Parliament - known around the building as one of the quietest weeks in politics of the year. But despite many politicians taking the week off or working back in their electorates, there's still work being done in the halls of power - including public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill today. Wh…

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Friday Faceoff: Fleur Fitzsimons and Nicola Young talk local elections, 'coloniser' statues and shoplifting 32:37

16d ago32:37

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Local elections are less than four months away now, and nominations officially opened today. But with four races in Wellington with hot favourites, are we less excited than we have been in previous years? Also, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul wants some of the city's statues pulled down, including the William Wakefield monument on the bank of th…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on the All Blacks' first test this weekend 9:52

16d ago9:52

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Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks 23 of the year, to face France at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night. France have won their past three tests against the All Black - but could that winning streak end this weekend as Robertson's men face a French side missing some of their stars? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Wellingt…

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Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Deborah Russell debate law and order, policy costing unit 21:09

17d ago21:09

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The government has announced three new law and order policies this week, including increased penalties for coward punches, assaulting first responders and shoplifting. But what impact will these changes have? Also, Act and New Zealand First have shot down Finance Minister Nicola Willis' plans for a policy costing unit. Is this something we should h…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the economy and whether the Interislander should be privatised 21:07

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Labour leader and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins says he is sceptical of the idea the Interislander could be privatised. It comes after a cabinet paper obtained by the Herald floated the possibility of partially or fully privatising the ferry service. Hipkins joined Nick Mills for his monthly catch-up, where the pair also discussed the state of the econ…

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Ken Laban: Former cop, rugby commentator on his tilt for the Lower Hutt mayoralty 7:39

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Well-known Wellington personality Ken Laban has thrown his hat in the ring to be Lower Hutt's next mayor. The 68-year-old has spent his career as a police officer, later becoming a commentator with TVNZ and Sky Sport. Since 2013 he has served as a Greater Wellington Regional Councillor. He grew up in Wainuiomata with sister Dame Winnie Laban, a for…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state of Wellington, economy and supermarkets 22:22

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events” as new data shows hardship rising and more Kiwis struggling to pay the bills. Speaking to Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills about the state of the economy, Willis acknowledged it had been “a tough time”. “Things were starting to come alon…

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Music Time: James Irwin on Glastonbury highlights and Liam Finn's new album 10:22

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It's been a big weekend of music on Worth Farm in Somerset, England as the 2025 Glastonbury music festival was held. This week Nick and James dissect the highlights of the festival, argue about an audio-visual experience that is coming to Wellington this month, and listen to Liam Finn's latest album Hyperverse. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste…

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The Horror Dating Game At Phoenix Fan Fusion 58:24

20d ago58:24

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Business Panel: Business Central CEO Simon Arcus and Travel Agents Association CEO Julie White 33:01

20d ago33:01

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It's exactly halfway through 2025 - six months ago the catch phrase of the Wellington business community was 'survive til 25'. Are our businesses still struggling halfway through the year? Also, have tourism numbers in Wellington bounced back to pre-Covid levels, and can Kiwi consumers and businesses cope with the increasing costs of flights? To an…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on a new law and order policy and the MP that suddenly resigned 9:19

20d ago9:19

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Legislation will soon be introduced bolstering the maximum sentences for those who assault first responders and Corrections offices. Will it be supported across Parliament? Also, a New Zealand First MP has announced her resignation from Parliament after just 18 months. Why is she leaving? To answer those questions, Newstalk ZB political editor Jaso…

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Nick Mills: Why does Tamatha Paul want to tear down our history? 6:29

21d ago6:29

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OPINION Well, we've got a new idea from Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul and you better brace yourself for this one. She was in the paper over the weekend - not advocating for Wellingtonians, for our economy, our businesses or our vulnerable people. She’s advocating for something else entirely. She wants to strip prominent statues around Wellingt…

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Streaming Horror At Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 1:01:03

27d ago1:01:03

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Brian welcomes Kaydee Cage and Emma Rucker to discuss streaming horror live at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025By BS Movies

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EAGP Episode 5 with Burns Pest Elimination, Finewal Office Solutions, FastSigns on Central and Dircks Moving and Logistics 50:05

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Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on new legislation allowing demolition of the Gordon Wilson flats 7:26

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A social housing block that has sat empty in central Wellington for more than a decade will soon lose its heritage status - and there's hopes it could be demolished this side of Christmas. The Gordon Wilson flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012, with Victoria University buying the land in 2014. But the buildings held heritage status, makin…

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Psych Wards: Hollywood Vs Real Life At Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 1:00:41

1M ago1:00:41

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Brian talks about the differences between Psych Wards portrayls in Hollywood vs Real life with Dr Thomas Virden and doctoral student Bri French at Phoenix Fan FusionBy BS Movies

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Business Panel: Dragonfly owner Tania Siladi and Nada Bakery owner Michael Gray 31:56

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This week on the Business Panel, Nick was joined by two second-generation Wellington business owners. On the agenda was the state of the city, potential changes to sick leave, and the mood amongst the business community about upcoming local elections. Listen to Dragonfly owner Tania Siladi and Nada Bakery owner Michael Gray above. LISTEN ABOVE See …

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the PM's trip to China, possible changes to sick leave entitlements 7:59

1M ago7:59

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon departs early tomorrow morning for China, leading a business delegation to Shanghai, where he hopes to boost the country’s profile as a tourism and education destination. He'll also meet with president Xi Jinping. So what is he hoping to achieve on the trip? Also, Luxon hinted this morning at possible changes to leg…

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Friday Faceoff: Ben Thomas and Nick Leggett talk polls, water bills and winning Lotto 31:18

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A new Curia poll has seen Labour overtake National, albeit by a very slim margin. Is it realistic to think Labour could form a government after next year's election? Also, despite soon having a new water entity, Wellington's water bills from the second half of this year will be the equivalent of $50 a week - and by 2033 the bills will reach $20 a d…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine talk Super Rugby playoffs, Ryan Fox 10:56

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The Hurricanes are officially out of the Super Rugby Pacific competiton, losing to the Brumbies in Canberra over the weekend. How did they perform this season - and who is likely to take out the competition now? Also, golfer Ryan Fox has picked up his second major. What does the future hold for him? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend …

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk Fieldays, Kiwisaver for farms and corruption 22:49

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It's Fieldays this week - and it coincides with a poll finding just 3 per cent of farmers support Labour, while 54 per cent back National. Why is National seemingly the party of farmers? Also, should farmers be able to use their Kiwisaver to purchase their first farm or herd? To answer those questions, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen an…

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Guy Ryan: Wellington Hospitals Foundation CEO on the Jammies in June appeal 7:30

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Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June appeal to support children in hospitals around the region. Demand for pyjamas is even higher this year, with the foundation hoping to collect 3400 pairs of sleepwear. The pyjamas are provided to children arriving at the hospital, as well as to children living in cold damp housi…

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Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister on the latest report into NZ's suicide rate, overdoses 10:03

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The latest report from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is out - and it doesn't make for good reading. Suicide rates remain high, with no significant decrease since 2018. Also, fatal drug overdoses rose by 88% between 2016 and 2023, and 16,000 fewer people accessed specialist mental health and addiction services in the 2023/23 financial y…

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Mark Sainsbury: Men's Health Week Ambassador on the importance of looking after your health 10:40

1M ago10:40

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This week is Men's Health Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of the health struggles men face. Every day, eight Kiwi families lose a much-loved partner, father, brother or grandfather to a preventable disease. Even worse - one in four Kiwi men won’t live to retirement age. Men's Health Week ambassador and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined …

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Bret McKenzie and Andrew Laking: Musician and promoter on Loemis Festival beginning in Wellington this week 11:09

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This week the Loemis winter festival begins in Wellington with multiple events incorporating music, dance, food and art across the region until June 21. One of those shows will see iconic Wellington musician and Oscar winner Bret McKenzie and his band the State Highway Wonders taking the stage. Bret McKenzie and Loemis festival director Andrew Laki…

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Music Time: James and Nick debate whether tribute acts are good or a gimmick 10:15

1M ago10:15

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One of the worlds greatest George Michael tribute acts is on his way to Wellington and while Wellington Mornings' music man James Irwin is a fan of tribute acts, Nick certainly isn't. Are tribute acts good or a gimmick? James also takes a look at the albums turning 25 this year, and upcoming gigs in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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Modern Day Scream Queen Jessa Jupiter Flux At Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 1:02:21

1M ago1:02:21

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Brian discuss the career of modern day scream queen Jessa Jupiter Flux live at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025By BS Movies

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Grant Nisbett: Rugby commentator on the death of former All Black Stu Wilson 9:43

1M ago9:43

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Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson has died, aged 70. Wilson, who could play centre or wing, made 85 appearances for the All Blacks between 1976-83, including 34 tests, two of which he captained. He made nine overseas tours, including that with the 1978 Grand Slam team which beat all four Home Unions. He was captain in all eight matches of the 19…

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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley talk Michael Forbes, social housing evictions 21:39

2M ago21:39

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The Prime Minister's deputy press secretary Michael Forbes has resigned after allegations he recorded audio of sessions with sex workers, and captured photos of women in compromising positions. But despite complaints being investigated by police in July last year, Luxon was never informed. Should he have been told? Also, there have been 63 Kainga O…

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Nick Mills tours the Wellington Town Hall project 11:04

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Yesterday Nick was invited by Arts, Culture and Heritage minister Paul Goldsmith to tour the Wellington Town Hall project - the $329m project funded by the Wellington City Council to bring the city's hall back to its former glory. The town hall was also be home to the National Music Centre, housed in the basement of the hall underneath the stage. W…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on his relationship with Winston Peters, Te Pati Maori 21:21

2M ago21:21

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Two new polls have different results - one with the current government in power, the other showing the opposition in power. But is Labour actually ready for government - and does the party have decent relationships with potential coalition partners? To answer those questions, Labour leader and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills in the stud…