The Winter Olympics are set to kick off in Milano Cortina, Italy this weekend with the opening ceremony taking place on Saturday February 7 at 7.30am NZT. 

New Zealand team Chef de Mission Marty Toomey joined Andrew Dickens to chat about how the team is settling in, and the high hopes for this year. 

"I think from a New Zealand team perspective, there's no doubt that this team is made up of athletes that are stronger across the board than we have been previously," Toomey said.

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The Winter Olympics are set to kick off in Milano Cortina, Italy this weekend with the opening ceremony taking place on Saturday February 7 at 7.30am NZT.&nbsp;
New Zealand team Chef de Mission Marty Toomey joined Andrew Dickens to chat about how the team is settling in, and the high hopes for this year.&nbsp;
"I think from a New Zealand team perspective, there's no doubt that this team is made up of athletes that are stronger across the board than we have been previously," Toomey said.
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Marty Toomey: NZ Team Chef de Mission chats Winter Olympics 2026 hopes ahead of opening ceremony

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ASB's latest outlook says New Zealand's economic recovery is back on track.

Inflation is expected to hit 4.1% in Q2, but the bank says the overall economic picture as "markedly improved".

ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking that, "We do think it will still be tight, but we do think that the Reserve Bank will lean on remaining on hold."

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ASB's latest outlook says New Zealand's economic recovery is back on track.
Inflation is expected to hit 4.1% in Q2, but the bank says the overall economic picture as "markedly improved".
ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking that, "We do think it will still be tight, but we do think that the Reserve Bank will lean on remaining on hold."
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts Reserve Bank will hold

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Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport. 

On the table today: The All Blacks secured a narrow victory over France marking an ok start to the David Rennie era.

Liam Lawson equalled his best performance of the season at Silverstone.

And the Springboks look unstoppable after demolishing England. 

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Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport.&nbsp;
On the table today: The All Blacks secured a narrow victory over France marking an ok start to the David Rennie era.
Liam Lawson equalled his best performance of the season at Silverstone.
And the Springboks look unstoppable after demolishing England.&nbsp;
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Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: All Blacks, Liam Lawson, Springboks

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The Prime Minister says sport will likely be top of mind for his Indian counterpart when he visits this week.

Narendra Modi will fly into Auckland on Friday for a one day visit - marking our first visit of an Indian leader in 40 years.

He's set to hold a bilateral with Chris Luxon, meet business leaders and attend an Indian-New Zealand community event.

Luxon told Mike Hosking that Modi is really interested in sport.

He says they want to host the 2036 Olympics and are interested in our high-tech sports approach.

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The Prime Minister says sport will likely be top of mind for his Indian counterpart when he visits this week.
Narendra Modi will fly into Auckland on Friday for a one day visit - marking our first visit of an Indian leader in 40 years.
He's set to hold a bilateral with Chris Luxon, meet business leaders and attend an Indian-New Zealand community event.
Luxon told Mike Hosking that Modi is really interested in sport.
He says they want to host the 2036 Olympics and are interested in our high-tech sports approach.
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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses plans for Narendra Modi's visit

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Marty Toomey: NZ Team Chef de Mission chats Winter Olympics 2026 hopes ahead of opening ceremony

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