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Summer with the Mayors: John Glover

102

Nadia Yousef: Cyber security expert on health data breach

103

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott: Gold medalist on 2026 Olympics

104

Steve Greally: Road toll sees reduction for third consecutive year

105

Lanny Wong: Nursing that New Year hangover

106

George Seton: What happens to all those tents left at festivals?

107

Alon Roth: Why Israel is stopping some aid organisations from working in Gaza

108

Summer with the Mayors: Mahe Drysdale

109

DJ SuperGran: 81 year old DJ steals the show at Rhythm and Vines

110

Scott Dixon: Kiwi IndyCar legend awarded Knighthood for contributions to sport and charities

111

Coral Shaw: Former Judge and Chair of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State and faith based care made a Dame for contributions to society

112

Leighton Smith: NewstalkZB's own made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

113

Sir Rod Drury: Xero founder receives Knighthood for infrastructure and philanthropy projects

114

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor comments on anniversary of Police Seargent's death

115

Pita Tipene: Northland Regional Council Chair discusses proposed rates freeze

116

Thapi Makgabutlane: MetService forecaster says conditions expected to settle in the coming week

117

Casey Spearin: Know Your Stuff General Manager discusses importance of drug testing over party-period

118

Kieran Spillane: Live Nation Festivals Director says Rhythm and Vines team are prepared for New Years

119

Karen Ritchie: K Road Community Safety co-founder says anti-social behaviour is too common

120

Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor says Rhythm and Vines rocks on despite bad weather

121

Alan Wallace: Auckland Transport head of road maintenance on avoiding summer roadworks

122

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader looks ahead to next year's election

123

Jimmy Rushton: Kyiv based Foreign Policy and Security Expert discusses Russia's bombing of civilian targets

124

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President says students are more likely to choose life skills over subjects

125

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives updates on Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks

126

Aksel Bech: Waikato Mayor discusses Hamilton's future, summer tourism and small-town living

127

Tamah Alley: Central Otago Mayor talks 2026 focus and summer events

128

David Higgins: Synthony owner on massive growth and boxing future

129

Louise Savage: Bride-to-be on Ellerslie Boxing Day Races wedding

130

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent chats latest polls and alleged antisemitic car attack

131

Lauri Solecki: Dress Smart Auckland manager on Boxing Day expectations and the best sales

132

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Turkey anti-terrorism arrests and denied US visas for anti-hate campaigners

133

Terry Collins: AA Fuel spokesperson says long awaited fuel price drop could be coming with major merger

134

Jacqui Lloyd: NZ Cruise Association CEO says eco-regulations slowing cruise tourism despite coming influx

135

Moko Tepania: Far North District Mayor encourages tourism to boost Northland businesses

136

Rev. Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner discusses helping down-on-their-luck Kiwis on Christmas Day

137

Santa Claus: Expert deliveryman comments on delivering billions of presents in one night

138

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist says red meat may not be the star of Christmas Dinner anymore

139

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives the latest updates on Epstein Files fallout

140

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent comments on slow reopening of businesses near Bondi

141

Winston Peters: NZ First Leader says Free Trade Agreement with India is 'rushed'

142

Paul Brislen: TCF Chief Executive discusses 71,000 phones diverted from landfill this year

143

Todd McClay: Trade Minister celebrates new Free Trade Agreement with India

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent says Denmark 'furious' over US envoy to Greenland

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Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor discusses upcoming projects in 2026

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Christopher Luxon: PM reflects on 2025 with Andrew Dickens

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Stephen Greally: Superintendent & National Road Policing Manager urges caution for Kiwi drivers around holiday

148

Dame Julie Chapman: Pet Refuge founder says charity is urgently calling for donations

149

Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister denies claims that new organised crime plan is a holiday headline

150

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent discusses NSW Premier Chris Minns taking the reigns from federal government

151

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent discusses US coastguard chasing Venezuelan tanker

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Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor comments on what's coming in 2026 for Auckland

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Dr Angus Chambers: Registered GP on rising measles cases and WHO's warning to New Zealand

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats about Trump's retaliatory tariffs for Canada ad

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical analyst talks to Andrew Dickens as Christopher Luxon arrives at the East Asia Summit

156

Lou'ana: Local singer joins Andrew Dickens to talk about jazz, Olivia Dean, and her new album

157

Deva Mahal: Soul and R&B musician talks about her new single 'South Coast'

158

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says digital scams are down, but not out

159

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby CEO says 'law innovation' has boosted the game's popularity

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Robert Patman: International Relations Expert says Luxon will "set the record straight" over Cook Islands dispute

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Alistair Crozier: China Council Executive director says PM's meeting with Xi Jinping will be 'more than pleasantries'

162

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent discusses the potential raise in GST for Australians

163

Richard Arnold: US Correspondant says President Trump sets "two-week deadline" to decide US involvement in Iran.

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Portia Woodham Wickliffe: Black Fern's player on becoming an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

165

Suzy Cato: TV host on becoming an officer of the New Zealand order of Merit

166

Dai Henwood: Comedian on becoming an officer of the New Zealand order of merit

167

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on stepping into his new role

168

Brendan Lindsay: Sistema founder on being appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

169

Bernie Smith: Former Monte Cecilia Housing Trust CEO on Kāinga Ora's 63 tenancy terminations in the past 10 months

170

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the United States' measles cases and a remarkable rescue

171

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on Washington's call for Australia to boost its defence spending and Trump's new steel tariff

172

Lisa Crawley: Indie-pop artist on portraying vulnerability in song writing, silver scroll nominations, new EP and more

173

Kevin Jenkins: Cheese Wheel founder on cottage cheese social media craze

174

Penny Simmonds: Vocational Education Minister on Trade Training reform

175

James McDowell: MTA Head of Advocacy on changes to apprenticeship training schemes

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Sir Buck Shelford: RSA National President commemorates Anzac Day

177

Tim Beveridge: Our justice system doesn't deter violence

178

Keith Price: Napier City councillor and former police detective on gang problem in Hawkes Bay, warrant giving police extra search powers

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Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Andrew Hastie's US comments, election polls and Anzac Day commemorations

180

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on deadliest attack on Ukraine in months, Trump's plea to Putin, reactions from European leaders and tariffs.

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Emily Ansell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Auckland North Shore recycling fire

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Cameron Luxton: Act MP on bill to relaxed restricted trading hours laws

183

Shane Henderson: Auckland councillor for Waitakere Ward on MetService response to Ex-Cyclone Tam in North Island

184

Jimmy Rushton: Foreign policy and security analyst on Russia-Ukraine Easter truce

185

Bob McMurray: Motorsport expert and former McLaren race member on F1's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

186

James Reyne: Australian musician on bringing his tour to New Zealand

187

Philip Wood: British New Zealand Business Association president

188

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on Russia's stance on Australia's relationship with Indonesia, the clock ticking for Peter Dutton and the reason behind the murder of a Sydney mother

189

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the White House's face off on immigration and the state department cut backs

190

Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab founder on the strength of the company, his career history

191

Gerry Brownlee: Speaker of the House reflects on the behaviour in Parliament in 2024

192

Nat Fortier: SailGP Global Director of Communications ahead of the Auckland regatta

193

Thomas Harre: Fire and Emergency New Zealand responder on the wildfires in California

194

Hordur Thordarson: MetService forecaster on the forecast for Auckland's weekend of events

195

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on banks cutting their home loan rates

196

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on only 70% of students passing NCEA Level 1

197

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party Co-Leader reflects on the scandals, tragedy and more from 2024

198

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on Lyn Fleming's funeral, the public support

199

Mark Cameron: ACT Defence Spokesperson on the need to increase New Zealand's defence spend

200

Rinki Murphy: Endocrinologist on the recommendations regarding the diagnosis of obesity