Opioid detections in workplaces are rising sharply. 

Workplace testing firm the Drug Detection Agency says detections of opioids like morphine and fentanyl has increased by more than a third in the past year. 

In Taranaki, it's recording almost five times as many opioids as the previous year. 

Chief Executive Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking the stats will vary in comparison to wastewater, but they’re certainly a reflection of a subset of society.

He says anecdotally, they’re hearing a softening attitude around some drug taking.  

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Opioid detections in workplaces are rising sharply.&nbsp;
Workplace testing firm the Drug Detection Agency says detections of opioids like morphine and fentanyl has increased by more than a third in the past year.&nbsp;
In Taranaki, it's recording almost five times as many opioids as the previous year.&nbsp;
Chief Executive Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking the stats will vary in comparison to wastewater, but they’re certainly a reflection of a subset of society.
He says anecdotally, they’re hearing a softening attitude around some drug taking. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the rise in workplace opioid detections

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21st of April, BNZ’s Chief Economist looks ahead to the inflation data set to be released this morning, and Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar discusses the latest on jet fuel stocks and price increases.  

Buckle up – Mike names the five National MPs seemingly behind the discontent within the party. 

Kiwi actor Karl Urban discusses the final season of The Boys and expresses his love for Mike watching the Warriors. 

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 Tuesday 21st of April, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/mike-jones-bnz-chief-economist-on-the-cpi-data-for-q1-releasing-today-amidst-the-middle-east-crisis/">BNZ’s Chief Economist</a> looks ahead to the inflation data set to be released this morning, and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nikhil-ravishankar-air-new-zealand-ceo-on-the-airlines-response-to-the-middle-east-conflict-rising-fare-prices/">Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar</a> discusses the latest on jet fuel stocks and price increases. &nbsp;
Buckle up – Mike names the five National MPs seemingly behind the discontent within the party.&nbsp;
Kiwi actor Karl Urban discusses the final season of The Boys and expresses his love for Mike watching the Warriors.&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: 21 April 2026 

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A fuel squeeze is driving higher airfares and stronger demand for Air New Zealand, particularly on international routes. 

Long-haul fares have jumped 25% over the past year, trans-Tasman 20%, and domestic flights 10%. 

Jet fuel stocks have climbed to 51.4 days, according to the latest figures. 

Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar told Mike Hosking long-haul is 'a double-edged sword' – costly in fuel but buoyed by rising demand, with New Zealand being one of the safer passages available. 

He says that's why they're being careful about how much long haul flying they consolidate. 

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A fuel squeeze is driving higher airfares and stronger demand for Air New Zealand, particularly on international routes.&nbsp;
Long-haul fares have jumped 25% over the past year, trans-Tasman 20%, and domestic flights 10%.&nbsp;
Jet fuel stocks have climbed to 51.4 days, according to the latest figures.&nbsp;
Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar told Mike Hosking long-haul is 'a double-edged sword' – costly in fuel but buoyed by rising demand, with New Zealand being one of the safer passages available.&nbsp;
He says that's why they're being careful about how much long haul flying they consolidate.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the airline's response to the Middle East conflict, rising fare prices

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Rural schools are welcoming extra support from the Government to deal with rising fuel costs. 

Small schools will receive one-off additional funding, and 70 schools will receive a one-off grant to speed up the replacement of diesel boilers.  

Mileage support for rural relief teachers is also being doubled. 

Rural Schools Leadership Association president Andrew King told Mike Hosking it's been hard for country schools to soak up these extra costs.  

He says having that extra money means they won't have to think about where to pool money from. 

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Rural schools are welcoming extra support from the Government to deal with rising fuel costs.&nbsp;
Small schools will receive one-off additional funding, and 70 schools will receive a one-off grant to speed up the replacement of diesel boilers. &nbsp;
Mileage support for rural relief teachers is also being doubled.&nbsp;
Rural Schools Leadership Association president Andrew King told Mike Hosking it's been hard for country schools to soak up these extra costs. &nbsp;
He says having that extra money means they won't have to think about where to pool money from.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Andrew King: Rural Schools Leadership Association President on the Government fuel relief package for rural schools

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Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the rise in workplace opioid detections

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