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• Is health insurance unaffordable? We ask Southern Cross's insurance CEO

  While the NZ public health system is struggling, more Kiwis are seeing the cost of private health insurance rise. Premiums are being hiked across the board. We sat down with Southern Cross's insurance CEO to find out what’s going on. How can New Zealanders continue to access affordable healthcare?Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email [email protected] to audio clips used here.

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• Weekly Wrap: Treasury, tariffs, Dark CornwallD

  For the full uncut interviews and articles:Treasury’s ongoing concerns about the fiscal positionThe nitty gritty on planned Holidays Act overhaulTrump talks big on pharma tariffs, and then there is realityThe Fakelorist: Rob Vickery goes from dark place to Dark Cornwall

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• Spark CEO Jolie Hodson: Losses, strategy, cuts - will the new plan deliver?

  What was it like for Spark CEO Jolie Hodson when half-year profits dived wiping a billion dollars off the company's value? We discuss the telecommunications company’s new five-year strategy, staff cuts, asset sales, as well as leadership in technology and digital transformation.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email [email protected] to audio clips used here.

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• Weekly Wrap: Rotorua, Polar Capital, Net zero

  For the full uncut interviews and articles:Rotorua seeks fresh spark and investment to thriveChill winds blast Colin Neal’s Polar CapitalOne in 10 women resign during menopause: legislation catches upAussie Liberals risk oblivion over net zero fight

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• Investing in the grey-zone of war: The ethics of dual-use technologies and weapons

  What are the ethics of investing in technology that has civilian and military applications? Drones, AI, cloud services are all examples of civilian technology with a military application in the "grey zone" of investing. Should New Zealanders take sides or not invest at all? Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email [email protected] to audio clips used here.

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