The chief economist of our largest bank says there's no reason our economy can't bounce right back if the Iran peace deal lasts. 

GDP data due to today is expected to show the economy grew between 0.7% and 1% in the March quarter. 

A contraction is possible in the June quarter. 

But ANZ's Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking things should hopefully pick up again, straight away. 

She says interest rates are high, and the world may remain weary for a while, but commodity prices are high and the Kiwi dollar is quite soft. 

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The chief economist of our largest bank says there's no reason our economy can't bounce right back if the Iran peace deal lasts.&nbsp;
GDP data due to today is expected to show the economy grew between 0.7% and 1% in the March quarter.&nbsp;
A contraction is possible in the June quarter.&nbsp;
But ANZ's Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking things should hopefully pick up again, straight away.&nbsp;
She says interest rates are high, and the world may remain weary for a while, but commodity prices are high and the Kiwi dollar is quite soft.&nbsp;
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the impact of the US-Iran deal on the economy, GDP figures

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British TV celeb Jeremy Clarkson announced a cancer diagnosis on the latest episode of Clarkson's Farm. 

The 66-year-old pre-warned Instagram followers it would be a difficult watch, without revealing why. 

He let out the news in a sombre chat with programme stalwarts Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland. 

UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking the one good thing that’s come of it is the number of men now talking about prostate cancer and the test. 

He says Clarkson’s shone a light on farming, and him making a full recovery from it and speaking about it will do a lot of good. 

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British TV celeb Jeremy Clarkson announced a cancer diagnosis on the latest episode of Clarkson's Farm.&nbsp;
The 66-year-old pre-warned Instagram followers it would be a difficult watch, without revealing why.&nbsp;
He let out the news in a sombre chat with programme stalwarts Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland.&nbsp;
UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking the one good thing that’s come of it is the number of men now talking about prostate cancer and the test.&nbsp;
He says Clarkson’s shone a light on farming, and him making a full recovery from it and speaking about it will do a lot of good.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the FIFA World Cup, Labour leadership challenge, Jeremy Clarkson's cancer diagnosis

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/07daf4e7-c1c4-4f06-9330-b46c017232cd/transcript

Charlie Puth has been busy.  

In 2026 alone, the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum singer has had his first child, released his fourth album, ‘Whatever’s Clever!’, and begun touring said album. 

He’s just wrapped up the US leg of his tour, which included a performance at the iconic Madison Square Garden, and is now preparing to hop on a plane to start the European leg.  

And that’s not where it ends, as Puth will be bringing the show to New Zealand’s shores in November of this year. 

Performing at Madison Square Garden is widely considered to be a pinnacle moment in an artist’s career, and according to Puth, it is definitely all it’s cracked up to be. 

“For me especially, just because I’m basically from here, so it’s very full circle,” he told Mike Hosking. 

“The first show I ever played was in the West Village for 100 people, and we sold out Madison Square Garden, which is a little over 16,000 people.” 

“It’s very full circle for me.” 

Adding to the feeling were the guests Puth brought out on stage during the performance, Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon, Busta Rhymes, and Kirk Franklin – all people who inspired him musically.  

Performing with Art Garfunkel, of Simon & Garfunkel, seems to be a particular highlight, as Puth’s a big fan. 

“It was an honour to bring them back out there, and everybody, there was such roaring applause from everybody – kids to adults. His music is so universal.”  

And while his visit to New Zealand is still a while away, Puth says it’s definitely on his radar. 

“I’m really excited to come back.” 

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Charlie Puth has been busy. &nbsp;
In 2026 alone, the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum singer has had his first child, released his fourth album, ‘Whatever’s Clever!’, and begun touring said album.&nbsp;
He’s just wrapped up the US leg of his tour, which included a performance at the iconic Madison Square Garden, and is now preparing to hop on a plane to start the European leg. &nbsp;
And that’s not where it ends, as Puth will be bringing the show to New Zealand’s shores in November of this year.&nbsp;
Performing at Madison Square Garden is widely considered to be a pinnacle moment in an artist’s career, and according to Puth, it is definitely all it’s cracked up to be.&nbsp;
“For me especially, just because I’m basically from here, so it’s very full circle,” he told Mike Hosking.&nbsp;
“The first show I ever played was in the West Village for 100 people, and we sold out Madison Square Garden, which is a little over 16,000 people.”&nbsp;
“It’s very full circle for me.”&nbsp;
Adding to the feeling were the guests Puth brought out on stage during the performance, Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon, Busta Rhymes, and Kirk Franklin – all people who inspired him musically. &nbsp;
Performing with Art Garfunkel, of Simon &amp; Garfunkel, seems to be a particular highlight, as Puth’s a big fan.&nbsp;
“It was an honour to bring them back out there, and everybody, there was such roaring applause from everybody – kids to adults. His music is so universal.” &nbsp;
And while his visit to New Zealand is still a while away, Puth says it’s definitely on his radar.&nbsp;
“I’m really excited to come back.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Charlie Puth: Musician on his album 'Whatever's Clever!', touring, playing Madison Square Garden and Art Garfunkel

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1330a924-ab62-41c5-bf45-b46c016eb7d1/transcript

Dame Noeline Taurua intends to claim the trophy at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. 

Yesterday saw her unveil the Silver Ferns squad that will open play in Glasgow against Scotland.  

It follows a tumultuous year that saw her stood down as coach, reinstated, and return to the top job. 

Taurua told Mike Hosking they’re going there for a podium – that's their expectation and intention. 

She says she’s really comfortable and confident with the squad she named.  

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Dame Noeline Taurua intends to claim the trophy at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;
Yesterday saw her unveil the Silver Ferns squad that will open play in Glasgow against Scotland. &nbsp;
It follows a tumultuous year that saw her stood down as coach, reinstated, and return to the top job.&nbsp;
Taurua told Mike Hosking they’re going there for a podium – that's their expectation and intention.&nbsp;
She says she’s really comfortable and confident with the squad she named. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Dame Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns coach on the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the squad she named

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/83e5e549-0bb8-44e5-a3c2-b46c01634445/transcript

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the impact of the US-Iran deal on the economy, GDP figures

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