Kiwi company OpenStar Technologies has taken a serious step forward in the global race towards nuclear fusion. 

Backed by $35 million in government funding, they’ve successfully levitated a half tonne superconducting magnet, confining a cloud of ultra-hot plasma.  

It’s a key milestone in recreating the same process that powers the sun – ultimately producing carbon-free energy. 

CEO Dr Ratu Mataira told Mike Hosking now they’ve proven the engineering can be done, it’s time to push for performance and see just how hot they can get the plasma. 

He believes they’ll definitely be able to reach nuclear fusion within his lifetime. 

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Kiwi company OpenStar Technologies has taken a serious step forward in the global race towards nuclear fusion.&nbsp;
Backed by $35 million in government funding, they’ve successfully levitated a half tonne superconducting magnet, confining a cloud of ultra-hot plasma. &nbsp;
It’s a key milestone in recreating the same process that powers the sun – ultimately producing carbon-free energy.&nbsp;
CEO Dr Ratu Mataira told Mike Hosking now they’ve proven the engineering can be done, it’s time to push for performance and see just how hot they can get the plasma.&nbsp;
He believes they’ll definitely be able to reach nuclear fusion within his lifetime.&nbsp;
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Ratu Mataira: OpenStar Technologies CEO on their successful step towards nuclear fusion

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It's Friday, which means it's time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. 

They discussed the first official week of election campaigning, last night's minor leaders' debate, and at what point minor parties actually become major parties. 

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It's Friday, which means it's time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.&nbsp;
They discussed the first official week of election campaigning, last night's minor leaders' debate, and at what point minor parties actually become major parties.&nbsp;
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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: First week of election campaigning, minor parties, interviews of the week

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of October, we look at the first week of the official election campaign. 

The gaming industry in this country has officially hit $1 billion in revenue for the first time ever. 

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk the first week of the debate, their interview of the week, and at what point minor party loses the title of "minor party" as they Wrap the 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 Friday 2nd of October, we look at the first week of the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/trish-sherson-political-commentator-on-the-first-week-of-the-election-campaign-stuffs-kingmakers-debate/">official election campaign</a>.&nbsp;
The <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/joy-keene-nz-game-developers-association-executive-on-the-video-game-industry-hitting-1-billion-in-revenue/">gaming industry</a> in this country has officially hit $1 billion in revenue for the first time ever.&nbsp;
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk the first week of the debate, their interview of the week, and at what point minor party loses the title of "minor party" as they Wrap the 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 October 2026 

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New Zealand's video game industry is punching well above its weight. 

Revenue surged 33% to $1.01 billion in 2026, with all but $55 million of that coming from exports. 

The industry is confident it can hit $2 billion by 2030.  

NZ Game Developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Mike Hosking in comparison, the global game industry grew by just 2.7% in 2025, so we're boxing well above our weight. 

She says the strength and quality of New Zealand's games is what's causing our phenomenal growth.  

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New Zealand's video game industry is punching well above its weight.&nbsp;
Revenue surged 33% to $1.01 billion in 2026, with all but $55 million of that coming from exports.&nbsp;
The industry is confident it can hit $2 billion by 2030. &nbsp;
NZ Game Developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Mike Hosking in comparison, the global game industry grew by just 2.7% in 2025, so we're boxing well above our weight.&nbsp;
She says the strength and quality of New Zealand's games is what's causing our phenomenal growth. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Joy Keene: NZ Game Developers Association Executive on the video game industry hitting $1 billion in revenue

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Ratu Mataira: OpenStar Technologies CEO on their successful step towards nuclear fusion

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