On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 17th of July, Erica Stanford continues rolling back bad education policies – this time we're getting rid of open classrooms.
The National Library is looking at getting rid of tens of thousands of copies of books, including religious texts, as they prioritise New Zealand books and authors.
Kiwi singer Lachie Hayes has a new album, so the Catlins-based musician joined to talk the rise of alt-country and where is career is headed.
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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on net migration falling from 135 thousand to 24 thousand
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Simon Marks: US Correspondent chats Spirit airlines closure and Iran war updates
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson on ACT's proposed daily surcharge on temporary work visas
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