There are hopes a successful launch to the Moon today will lay the groundwork for future Mars missions. 

Artemis II's launch window begins at around midday New Zealand time, taking those on board further into space than ever. 

The 10-day manned mission around the moon is the first in more than 50 years. 

Astronomer Nikku Madhusudhan told Mike Hosking we will learn a lot from it. 

He says it's a three-day trip to the Moon, so it's a lot easier to test equipment and technology needed to go to Mars. 

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There are hopes a successful launch to the Moon today will lay the groundwork for future Mars missions.&nbsp;
Artemis II's launch window begins at around midday New Zealand time, taking those on board further into space than ever.&nbsp;
The 10-day manned mission around the moon is the first in more than 50 years.&nbsp;
Astronomer Nikku Madhusudhan told Mike Hosking we will learn a lot from it.&nbsp;
He says it's a three-day trip to the Moon, so it's a lot easier to test equipment and technology needed to go to Mars.&nbsp;
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...

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Nikku Madhusudhan: University of Cambridge Professor of Astrophysics and Exoplanetary Science on the Artemis II mission to the moon

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2nd of April, former US Navy Senior Chief Malcolm Nance delves into Operation Epic Fury so far.  

Damien O'Connor outlines Labour's specific issues with the India Free Trade Agreement and gives his thoughts on if they'll get over the line. 

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk 75 Hard, Kate drinking Baileys, and the collapse of Allbirds as they Wrap the short Week.  

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 2nd of April, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/malcolm-nance-former-us-navy-senior-chief-analyses-the-us-war-on-iran/">former US Navy Senior Chief Malcolm Nance</a> delves into Operation Epic Fury so far. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/damien-oconnor-labours-trade-spokesperson-on-labours-hesitance-to-support-the-india-free-trade-agreement/">Damien O'Connor</a> outlines Labour's specific issues with the India Free Trade Agreement and gives his thoughts on if they'll get over the line.&nbsp;
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk 75 Hard, Kate drinking Baileys, and the collapse of Allbirds as they Wrap the short Week. &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: 02 April 2026 

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Questions around Indian students and family of visa holders are still roadblocks to Labour supporting a trade deal with India.  

New Zealand First's left its coalition partners in the lurch, rendering them dependent on Labour to ratify the agreement. 

But leader Chris Hipkins says there's a mismatch between how the deal's been presented and what the text actually contains. 

Damien O’Connor, the party’s Trade Spokesperson, told Mike Hosking trade agreements don’t typically include guaranteed work permits, but this one does. 

He says that Winston Peters stirred up concerns the deal will result in New Zealand being flooded with migrants, and while that’s not the reality, they had to ask questions about the provisions and safeguards for that.  

O’Connor says they don’t want thousands of students and workers coming into New Zealand and being exploited. 

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Questions around Indian students and family of visa holders are still roadblocks to Labour supporting a trade deal with India. &nbsp;
New Zealand First's left its coalition partners in the lurch, rendering them dependent on Labour to ratify the agreement.&nbsp;
But leader Chris Hipkins says there's a mismatch between how the deal's been presented and what the text actually contains.&nbsp;
Damien O’Connor, the party’s Trade Spokesperson, told Mike Hosking trade agreements don’t typically include guaranteed work permits, but this one does.&nbsp;
He says that Winston Peters stirred up concerns the deal will result in New Zealand being flooded with migrants, and while that’s not the reality, they had to ask questions about the provisions and safeguards for that. &nbsp;
O’Connor says they don’t want thousands of students and workers coming into New Zealand and being exploited.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Damien O'Connor: Labour's Trade Spokesperson on Labour's hesitance to support the India Free Trade Agreement

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An end of an era for the Crusaders as they say farewell tonight in their final Super Rugby game at Apollo Projects Stadium. 

The venue was constructed as a temporary solution after Lancaster Park was destroyed in the 2011 earthquakes, housing the Cantabrian side and their fans for 14 seasons. 

Coach Rob Penney hopes they can give it the send off it deserves before they make the move across town to the new One New Zealand Stadium. 

He told Mike Hosking emotionally, Apollo Projects means a lot to the community, but the facility has well outgrown its usefulness.  

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An end of an era for the Crusaders as they say farewell tonight in their final Super Rugby game at Apollo Projects Stadium.&nbsp;
The venue was constructed as a temporary solution after Lancaster Park was destroyed in the 2011 earthquakes, housing the Cantabrian side and their fans for 14 seasons.&nbsp;
Coach Rob Penney hopes they can give it the send off it deserves before they make the move across town to the new One New Zealand Stadium.&nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking emotionally, Apollo Projects means a lot to the community, but the facility has well outgrown its usefulness. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Rob Penney: Crusaders Coach on the final game at Apollo Projects Stadium

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Nikku Madhusudhan: University of Cambridge Professor of Astrophysics and Exoplanetary Science on the Artemis II mission to the moon

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