The Health Minister is highlighting the importance of the Covid-19 Inquiry.  

The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall, New Zealand responded well, but highlighted concerns including the length of Auckland's lockdown.  

Health Minister Simeon Brown says it shows the previous Government extended the Auckland lockdown, in spite of official advice saying it was safe to lift. 

He told Mike Hosking the report highlights that, as well as the Government’s overspending, causing many of the challenges New Zealand is facing today in terms of inflation and the economy. 

Brown says this report was needed, as the previous administration didn’t want to the hard questions to be answered, and the reality is that the lockdowns and their economic impact were significant for New Zealanders.  

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The Health Minister is highlighting the importance of the Covid-19 Inquiry. &nbsp;
The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall, New Zealand responded well, but highlighted concerns including the length of Auckland's lockdown. &nbsp;
Health Minister Simeon Brown says it shows the previous Government extended the Auckland lockdown, in spite of official advice saying it was safe to lift.&nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking the report highlights that, as well as the Government’s overspending, causing many of the challenges New Zealand is facing today in terms of inflation and the economy.&nbsp;
Brown says this report was needed, as the previous administration didn’t want to the hard questions to be answered, and the reality is that the lockdowns and their economic impact were significant for New Zealanders. &nbsp;
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the findings of the final phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19

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Seven Iranian football players have now been granted asylum in Australia. 

Five players from the women’s team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, slipped away from the team hotel under the cover of darkness to claim sanctuary from Australian officials, the Australian Government announced. 

At least two more members of the team applied to stay later in the day, according to reports.  

Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking that those who wanted to return left the country last night, catching a flight to Sydney, then to Kuala Lumpur.  

Where they go from now, he says, is uncertain, as commercial flights obviously can’t enter Iranian airspace at the moment.  

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Seven Iranian football players have now been granted asylum in Australia.&nbsp;
Five players from the women’s team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, slipped away from the team hotel under the cover of darkness to claim sanctuary from Australian officials, the Australian Government announced.&nbsp;
At least two more members of the team applied to stay later in the day, according to reports. &nbsp;
Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking that those who wanted to return left the country last night, catching a flight to Sydney, then to Kuala Lumpur. &nbsp;
Where they go from now, he says, is uncertain, as commercial flights obviously can’t enter Iranian airspace at the moment. &nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the members of the Iranian women's football team seeking asylum in Australia

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Kiwis are spending less time on hold to customer service call centres. 

Research from AI platform ServiceNow estimates New Zealanders spent 22 million hours waiting on hold last year – two million less than the year before. 

It says banks and retailers have the fastest resolution time of 2.4 days on average, while government and manufacturing lag behind at 6.5 days. 

ServiceNow Country Manager Kate Tulp told Mike Hosking the improvements are being driven by AI. 

She says 72% of New Zealanders say that they're willing to embrace AI and actually want to use self-service first. 

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Kiwis are spending less time on hold to customer service call centres.&nbsp;
Research from AI platform ServiceNow estimates New Zealanders spent 22 million hours waiting on hold last year – two million less than the year before.&nbsp;
It says banks and retailers have the fastest resolution time of 2.4 days on average, while government and manufacturing lag behind at 6.5 days.&nbsp;
ServiceNow Country Manager Kate Tulp told Mike Hosking the improvements are being driven by AI.&nbsp;
She says 72% of New Zealanders say that they're willing to embrace AI and actually want to use self-service first.&nbsp;
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Kate Tulp: ServiceNow Country Manager on Kiwis spending less time on hold to customer call centres

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of March, we dig into the findings of the Covid Inquiry, and look at just how long Air NZ’s prices will be raised, considering fuel prices have mostly been corrected.  

Former Covid Minister Chris Hipkins explains his position on the inquiry.   

And on Politics Wednesday, Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk the Covid inquiry and Mark's house in Bali – you'll never believe what he paid for it.   

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 Wednesday 11th of March, we dig into the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/simeon-brown-health-minister-on-the-findings-of-the-final-phase-of-the-royal-commission-of-inquiry-into-covid-19/">findings of the Covid Inquiry</a>, and look at <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/cath-obrien-board-of-airline-representatives-on-the-price-of-airfares-increasing-due-to-the-surging-cost-of-jet-fuel/">just how long Air NZ’s prices will be raised</a>, considering fuel prices have mostly been corrected. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-leader-on-the-findings-of-the-second-phase-of-the-covid-19-inquiry/">Former Covid Minister Chris Hipkins</a> explains his position on the inquiry. &nbsp;&nbsp;
And on <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-nationals-mark-mitchell-and-labours-ginny-andersen-discuss-the-covid-19-inquiry-and-marks-house-in-bali/">Politics Wednesday</a>, Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk the Covid inquiry and Mark's house in Bali – you'll never believe what he paid for it. &nbsp;&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: 11 March 2026 

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the findings of the final phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19

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