Best PRIME Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Soyuz-Apollo docking anniversary | New generation of space engineers inspired to reach for the stars 3:07

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As the world marks 50 years since the Soyuz-Apollo handshake in space — a powerful symbol of Cold War cooperation — a new generation of engineers is already reaching for the stars. Meet Maria Andreeva, a 16-year-old high school student from Rostov-on-Don, who has already launched her first satellite into orbit and is now building her second — from …

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Soyuz-Apollo docking anniversary | Sergey Krikalev reflects 4:34

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Cosmonaut and aerospace engineer Sergey Krikalev, one of the most experienced astronauts in human history, reflects on key moments in space exploration: the legendary Apollo-Soyuz docking, the emotional thrill of his first spacewalk, and why US-Russia space cooperation still works — even during geopolitical crises…

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Sanchez Effect | Daniel Martindale, American who secretly co-ordinated Russian forces in Donbass 29:52

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In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Daniel Martindale, an American who secretly co-ordinated Russian forces in the Donbass, reveals he witnessed Ukrainian military tactics that endangered civilian lives. Daniel joyfully announces he now has Russian citizenship and will build his life with like-minded people that share his values - which Washin…

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America uses PRISM to catch J6ers, China uses tech to move 1.5B people around — Alex Reporterfy 8:33

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Canadian journalist and vlogger Alex Reporterfy addresses growing concerns in the West about China's use of technology. He argues that China’s smart city infrastructure and AI systems aren't about surveillance — but about progress, efficiency, and service delivery for 1.5 billion peopleBy RT

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We see the same scenario in Moldova like in Ukraine — Moldovan MP Tauber 2:28

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Moldovan MP Marina Tauber delivers a stark warning: Moldova is being dragged into a foreign conflict it doesn't want. Accusing President Maia Sandu of selling the country’s sovereignty to the EU and NATO, Tauber says Moldovan land — and lives — are at risk of being used in a proxy war against RussiaBy RT

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'When it comes to radiation, there can be no winners' — Renat Karchaa’s nuclear warning 2:10

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Renat Karchaa, nuclear energy expert and Deputy of the Zaporozhye Assembly, delivers a warning: if a nuclear incident occurs, no one will be spared. In this urgent statement, Karchaa outlines the reckless behavior of the Ukrainian regime, the West's manipulation of Ukraine as expendable material, and the global consequences of radiation…

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'Ukrainian government does not work' — ex-diplomat Telizhenko exposes deep state game 11:33

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Former Ukrainian diplomat and ex-advisor to the Prosecutor General, Andrey Telizhenko, accuses both Trump and Zelensky of fueling the Ukraine war rather than ending itBy RT

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Blues should leave Eden Park 2:14

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It's probably sensible, don’t you think, for the Blues to consider leaving Eden Park for Mt Smart? It’s not going to fix the attendance issues, though they seem to be hoping it will. In the consultation they’re doing, the question they’re asking fans is whether moving to Mt Smart will make them “more or less likely to attend Blues Super Rugby [mens…

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Mike Cron: Legendary All Blacks Coach on 'Coach: Lessons from an All Black Legend’ 11:21

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Whenever there’s success at the top level of international rugby in New Zealand, more often than not there is one specific name involved. Known as the ‘Scrum Doctor’, Mike Cron was an assistant coach for the All Blacks for more than 200 games, winning the 2011 and 2015 World Cups. He then came out of retirement in 2022 to join the Black Ferns, help…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025 1:29:30

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of July, the Government has revealed their plan to dissolve Te Pukenga and return 10 polytechs to regional governance. The Blues are exploring whether they should move their home games away from Eden Park. Heather's onboard and details what she thinks the issues are. Legendary All Bla…

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Andrew Hore: Blues CEO on the team possibly moving from Eden Park to Mount Smart Stadium for home games 4:23

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The Blues are weighing up their future at the hallowed turf of Eden Park, with their contract coming to an end. The Super Rugby franchise have asked for public feedback on moving their home games to Mount Smart Stadium for the 2026 season. CEO Andrew Hore told Heather du Plessis-Allan they’ve seen an increase in broadcast numbers, but they’ve seen …

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Olivia Hall: Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Executive Director on the dissolution of Te Pukenga 2:50

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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is welcoming the dissolution of Te Pukenga. From next year, ten of the formally 16 polytechnics across the country will be re-established into standalone institutes after being clumped into one governing body. NMIT Executive Director Olivia Hall told Heather du Plessis-Allan the organisation runs quite a t…

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Robert Patman: International Relations Professor on Donald Trump's ultimatum for Russia regarding a ceasefire with Ukraine 3:20

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There's concern the US President's given Russia too much breathing room in his ultimatum. Donald Trump says the Kremlin has 50 days to reach a ceasefire deal for Ukraine or they'll introduce secondary tariffs of 100%. He's also confirmed plans to sell billions of dollars of US weapons to Ukraine, through NATO. International relations professor Robe…

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Brad Siebert: NZ Avocado CEO on the predicted strong 2024/25 season 3:07

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An expected uptick in the country's avocado production as the global market value smashes past $30 billion. A Rabobank report reveals our avocado industry saw a strong recovery last year after crop losses in 2023, due to Cyclone Gabrielle. NZ Avocado's forecasting a production increase of around two-million trays for the 2024/25 season, compared to…

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Erica Stanford: Minister of Education on the improvement in NCEA pass rates 4:59

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The Minster of Education says it's the teachers who have made the difference to improving NCEA literacy and numeracy pass rates. Small improvements were seen last year with 57% of NCEA students achieving the numeracy standard, 61% achieving the reading standard, and 55% achieving the writing standard. Erica Stanford told Heather Du Plessis-Allan sh…

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Simeon Brown: Minister for Auckland on the State of the City Report 5:11

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The Minister for Auckland's keeping positive despite a mixed annual State of the City report. The third annual report shows the city rates strongly in sustainability, resilience, and culture, but is falling when it comes to prosperity, skills, and innovation development. Minister Simeon Brown told Heather du Plessis-Allan Auckland's at a good turni…

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'Art of deception deal, Trump wants to force Russians into Minsk 3.0' — Jim Jatras 12:08

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Former US diplomat Jim Jatras joins us to unpack Donald Trump's latest threat: 100% tariffs and sweeping secondary sanctions on Russia and its partners — unless a peace deal is reached in 50 daysBy RT

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'Macron is an uncrowned king' — Professor Gilbert Doctorow on France's crisis of legitimacy 8:08

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Former Harriman Institute scholar Gilbert Doctorow dissects the political theatrics behind Macron’s announcement. From Macron’s declining domestic support to Germany’s rise as Europe’s military power, Doctorow explains why France is posturing — and why European leaders need an enemy like Russia to justify their authority…

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'Ukraine is just a sacrificial lamb on the altar of war and profit' — Christopher Helali 9:53

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International Secretary of the American Communist Party, Christopher Helali, joins us to dissect Donald Trump's aggressive new tariff policies and what they really signal for the global geopolitical order.By RT

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Sanchez Effect | Ron Paul Institute Exec Dir McAdams: 'Global war on terror finished. Terror won' 44:36

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In the latest episode of RT's 'Sanchez Effect', Daniel McAdams, Ron Paul peace institute executive director reveals that politicians in the U.S. never fulfill their pledges as they are influenced by foreign powers - adding that the lobbyists don't care about the mass deaths of children, instead pushing them to the front lines. All this and more, on…

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'Wall cut through garden' | How Israel is seizing West Bank land village by village 7:27

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In the West Bank village of Sinjil, Israeli forces and settlers are carving up Palestinian land. The wall split one man's garden in two. This is what occupation looks like. RT's Maria Finoshina reportsBy RT

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German leaders putting Ukraine before Germans — Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht spox 10:24

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Sevim Dagdelen, Foreign Policy Spokesperson for the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, comes to RT to discuss Germany's military aid to UkraineBy RT

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Top ten global martech analyst Scott Brinker says tech vendor consolidation has begun, agentic AI’s impact deep on marketers to master a complex, multi-agent future 39:00

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Host: Andrew Birmingham, Editor - CX | Martech | Ecom Mi3’s tech editor Andrew Birmingham is joined by global Martech doyenne and Chief Martec's editor-in-chief Scott Brinker to dissect the 2025 Martech Landscape, his famed spaghetti-styled industry maps, now at 15,000 different tech solutions, and what it really means for marketers. From the proli…

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SBU recruits young women for terrors attacks 6:12

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RT correspondent Marina Kosaraeva's plot about a 25-year-old Crimean woman who became one of Kiev's accomplices.By RT

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Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2025 1:30:07

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 14th of July, the Government has revealed their plan to double our international student sector to be worth $7.2b in 10 years. The Prime Minister is back from holiday in time to get a grilling from Heather on road cones, the economy and who he wants to win the Tamaki Makaurau by-electio…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says plans are on the table to increasing competition in the grocery sector 10:01

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Christopher Luxon says all options are on the table when it comes to increasing competition in the grocery sector. He hopes that more overseas operators - like Walmart – will expand their operations to New Zealand. The Prime Minister told Heather du Plessis-Allan Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis is doing everything to establish new operators …

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Cynthia Hancox: National Council of Home Educators government liaison concerned over home education outcomes 3:16

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Bullying, unmet special needs education, and system pressure appear to be some of the likely causes of a rise in homeschooling rates. The Ministry of Education’s data shows 11,400 children had an exemption from school, favouring home education last year - twice that of 2001. National Council of Home Educators government liaison Cynthia Hancox told …

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Tim Tuatini: Lieutenant Colonel discusses Australia-hosted 19 country military exercise 3:19

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One of the world’s largest military exercises is underway in Australia. Operation Talisman Sabre involves 35,000 military personnel from 19 different countries including NZ, the US and the UK. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Tuatini says a large exercise with Australia is an important operation for the NZ military to take part in. He told Heather duPlessis-…

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Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand Chief Executive says boosting international student count won't return to the 2016 numbers 3:10

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The Government has its eyes on boosting international student numbers. It's looking at extending "in study" work rights with the hope of doubling the sector’s economic contribution to 7.2 billion dollars by 2034. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan says it won't get us back to the highest numbers seen back in 2016. He says it will…

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Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director talks calls for energy market reform 3:12

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The ball is now in the Government's court following calls for bold action to fix a broken energy market. An open letter, signed by several influential groups including Consumer NZ and Auckland Business Chamber, has been sent to the Prime Minister. Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director Karen Boyes told Heather du Plessis-Allan an indepen…

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Jayant Dasgupta talks to RT about India's vow of retaliatory tariffs on US 8:12

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RT talks to Jayant Dasgupta, former Indian envoy to WTO, about India promising retaliatory tariffs against Washington under World Trade Organization rules. The move comes after American duties were placed on Indian steel and aluminum, labeled as ‘safeguard measures’.By RT

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We believe in right to choose our friends ourselves — South Africa’s Chrispin Phiri 17:00

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South Africa's International Relations Minister Spokesperson Chrispin Phiri addresses US threats of sanctions, accusations of antisemitism, and pressure over IranBy RT

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Inland Visions | Discover the treasures of Tatarstan 24:19

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Step into the stunning melting pot of Kazan in central Russia — where culture comes alive in every bite, stitch, and step. From traditional dishes to exquisite national costumes and handcrafted footwear, this episode of Inland Visions celebrates the warmth, artistry, and identity of Tatarstan.By RT

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'People are just following the trail of their money to the heart of Europe' — Moussa Ibrahim 5:14

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Moussa Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the African Legacy Foundation, delivers a critique of European intervention in Libya and its broader impact on African sovereigntyBy RT

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'Attacks against Armenian church are desire to neutralize danger to power' — Urikhanyan 2:42

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Speaking to RT Tigran Urikhanyan, former Armenian National Assembly Deputy, dismantles the illusion of governance in ArmeniaBy RT

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'Bulgaria turning into EU colony' — MP Kostadinov 2:21

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Bulgarian MP Kostadin Kostadinov tells RT about people's reaction to Bulgaria entering eurozoneBy RT

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Volhynia Massacre | Poland warns Ukraine has to confront the truth 6:02

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On the 80th anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, Poland officially declared July 11 a National Day of Remembrance for over 50,000 Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists in 1943–1945. This decision, met with fierce criticism from Kiev, has reopened historical wounds and raised deep questions about Ukraine’s present-day identity…

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Volhynia Massacre | Why Poland’s Day of Remembrance alarms Ukraine 5:06

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The Volhynia Massacre remains one of the most painful chapters in Polish history. But when Poland moves to remember—and exhume—the victims, Ukraine pushes back. Why? Because the truth may implicate the very figures Ukraine celebrates as national heroesBy RT

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'Trump wants to pretend he's a savior, but he's not' — EEF MP Mhlongo 7:28

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South Africa's EEF MP Nqobile Mhlongo speaks to RT to discuss latest Trump's meeting with African leadersBy RT

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'It’s an act of courage to contest Ursula' — Romanian MEP Sosoaca 2:39

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Diana Iovanovici Sosoaca, former Senator, Deputy at the European Parliament, Preosent of the S.O.S ROMANIA political party, spoke to RT to discuss the latest developments concerning Ursula Von Der LeyenBy RT

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'EU has turned into dictatorship of currupt Brussels officials' — Slovak ex-Justice Minister Harabin 2:36

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Stefan Harabin, ex-Minister of Justice and former Supreme Court President of Slovakia, says every sanction since 2014 is illegal — and what it means for Slovakia and HungaryBy RT

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'Like a school principal calling naughty boys' — Baitumetse on Trump's meeting with African leaders 4:08

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Julius Baitumetse, President of the Botswana Movement for Democracy, delivers a blunt critique of African leaders who met with Donald Trump at the White HouseBy RT

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: My winner of the week 1:46

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Winner of the week has got to be NZ First. In the latest Taxpayer's Union Curia poll, they are the third biggest party now, overtaking Act and the Greens. If you’ve been watching the polls lately that’s not a surprise. This has been coming for a while. National has been up and down, Act has been pretty flat, but NZ First has just been heading up mo…

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Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson: Lizards, moa, is it better to be smart or dumb 10:29

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With Mike Hosking off on holiday, Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the situation with the gold mine, lizards, and Department of Conservation, the company working to resurrect the moa, and ask the question of if it’s better to be smart or dumb. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Damian McKenzie: All Blacks back ahead of the second clash against France 5:51

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All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie has responded to scrutiny around the side's ability to secure possession off contestable kicks ahead of tomorrow's second test against France in Wellington. Les Bleus peppered New Zealand's back three in the air at Dunedin last week to good effect. McKenzie —who played almost all of the game at fullback after…

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Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Education Specialist on the need to update vocational skills and training 2:35

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Many Kiwis are studying or training in skills that aren't needed in the job market. That's the warning from Business NZ as the Government reviews New Zealand's vocational education system. The lobby groups say graduates are being held back from gaining employment because they've trained in the wrong area. They're calling for an industry-led vocatio…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025 1:29:54

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of July, the Government is creating an anti-scam alliance to try keep New Zealanders from falling victim. Damian McKenzie comes off the bench to tell us how the All Blacks will perform much better against the French this weekend. Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson join Heather to Wrap the We…

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Paul Goodeve: Clarus CEO on the potential to import liquefied natural gas to bolster supplies 2:16

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Importing liquefied natural gas could potentially require one billion dollars in capital investment. Major energy companies Clarus, Contact Energy, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, and Mercury have commissioned two studies looking into the option. Data out last month shows New Zealand’s domestic gas supply is reducing faster and sooner than previou…

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Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the anti-scam alliance, cracking down on digital scams 3:06

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Privacy laws may need to be tweaked to allow for a new alliance to combat scams. The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister has announced the Anti-Scam Alliance, which joins government, industry, and consumer groups. The alliance establishes a formal structure for industries to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time. Minister Scott …

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Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the expansion of Macraes gold mine in Otago 3:58

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A potential change of heart from the Department of Conservation, which rejected a bid to expand the country's largest gold mine in Otago. It initially declined Macraes' permit because details were missing on rehoming endemic lizards, a decision heavily criticized by Resources Minister Shane Jones. DOC now says there was a miscommunication, and it w…