There’s renewed hope in the Kiwi start-up scene with a surge of investment in 2025.  

New data shows the number of deals rose 14%, with total investment surging 61% to $754 million.  

Fintech and health-tech saw strong gains, while climate and clean-tech dropped. 

Angel Association Chief executive Bridget Unsworth told Mike Hosking 47 companies were funded, compared to 51 in 2023.  

She says more money going into fewer deals is an exciting sign of the start-up ecosystem maturing. 

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There’s renewed hope in the Kiwi start-up scene with a surge of investment in 2025. &nbsp;
New data shows the number of deals rose 14%, with total investment surging 61% to $754 million. &nbsp;
Fintech and health-tech saw strong gains, while climate and clean-tech dropped.&nbsp;
Angel Association Chief executive Bridget Unsworth told Mike Hosking 47 companies were funded, compared to 51 in 2023. &nbsp;
She says more money going into fewer deals is an exciting sign of the start-up ecosystem maturing.&nbsp;
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Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025

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Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is an upcoming Royal visit to the United States.  

King Charles will address a joint meeting of Congress as well as meet privately with US President Donald Trump later this month.  

British lawmakers are questioning whether the visit should go ahead, as the relationship between the two countries is unusually delicate.  

Royal Correspondent Robert Hardman told Mike Hosking that any trip holds a risk, but cancelling this visit would be a greater risk.  

He says that Trump is a royalist, and on previous visits has gone out of his way not to embarrass the Royals while they’re there.  

“Now, of course, what he says before and after is another matter, but I don't think there's going to be a toe-curling moment for the King while he's on the ground.” 

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Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is an upcoming Royal visit to the United States. &nbsp;
King Charles will address a joint meeting of Congress as well as meet privately with US President Donald Trump later this month. &nbsp;
British lawmakers are questioning whether the visit should go ahead, as the relationship between the two countries is unusually delicate. &nbsp;
Royal Correspondent Robert Hardman told Mike Hosking that any trip holds a risk, but cancelling this visit would be a greater risk. &nbsp;
He says that Trump is a royalist, and on previous visits has gone out of his way not to embarrass the Royals while they’re there. &nbsp;
“Now, of course, what he says before and after is another matter, but I don't think there's going to be a toe-curling moment for the King while he's on the ground.”&nbsp;
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Robert Hardman: Royal Correspondent on King Charles' visit to the US to meet with Donald Trump

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16th of April, our largest bank is increasing its interest rates in anticipation of OCR hikes. 

Shane Jones responds to the businesses and critics calling for more information on the country’s fuel supply.  

Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood carries his momentum into Christchurch, racing at Ruapuna this weekend. 

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16th of April, our largest bank is <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/cameron-bagrie-independent-economist-on-anz-raising-its-interest-rates-after-forecasting-earlier-than-expected-ocr-hikes/">increasing its interest rates in anticipation of OCR hikes.</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/shane-jones-associate-energy-minister-on-the-fuel-crisis-businesses-seeking-long-term-certainty/">Shane Jones</a> responds to the businesses and critics calling for more information on the country’s fuel supply. &nbsp;
Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood carries his momentum into Christchurch, racing at Ruapuna this weekend.&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026 

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Moana Pasifika boss Debbie Sorensen claims the franchise are a victim of an increasingly difficult economic climate. 

They're set to disband after the Super Rugby season unless another backer is found. 

Sorensen —who is also chief executive of the Pasifika Medical Group which owns the franchise— is withdrawing financial support. 

She told Mike Hosking it's a compounding problem – people don’t have the income to buy memberships or travel to games due to the petrol problem. 

Sorensen's added that Super Rugby is under threat from league's NRL, which she describes as an "aggressive sophisticated machine." 

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Moana Pasifika boss Debbie Sorensen claims the franchise are a victim of an increasingly difficult economic climate.&nbsp;
They're set to disband after the Super Rugby season unless another backer is found.&nbsp;
Sorensen —who is also chief executive of the Pasifika Medical Group which owns the franchise— is withdrawing financial support.&nbsp;
She told Mike Hosking it's a compounding problem – people don’t have the income to buy memberships or travel to games due to the petrol problem.&nbsp;
Sorensen's added that Super Rugby is under threat from league's NRL, which she describes as an "aggressive sophisticated machine."&nbsp;
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Debbie Sorensen: Moana Pasifika CEO on the league exiting Super Rugby at the end of the season

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Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025

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