The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mark the Week: The 'brain gain' is good news for New Zealand

26 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The brain gain: 8/10 Uplifting...

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent discusses Channel Nine host leaving network after interview with Far-right personality

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Channel Nine has confirmed Today show host Karl Stefanovic will be leaving the network - effective immediately.  It's decided to cut ...

Mike's Minute: The conservation discussion shows our immaturity

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a bad week for maturity. Trump suggesting Meloni begged for a photo op is all that is petty and pathetic about a bloke who has bigger fish t...

Jason Pine: Host of Weekend Sport and NZME Football Commentator on the All White's must-win game against Belgium

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The All Whites are facing a do-or-die situation in their next match against Belgium.  A victory would keep the knockout hopes alive, but a tie or...

John Harman: Director of Lightforce Solar on National's promise to give homeowners 'Solar Loans'

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

National is pledging low-interest loans to help Kiwis install solar panels at home.  The policy would create a 'home energy' fund, which would be...

Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2026

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 26th of June, Trade Minister Todd McClay is yet again having to respond to Winston's cl...

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister backs down on decision to sell conservation land

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has backed down on it's plan to enable the sale of conservation land.  They've decided to remove the 'Disposal and Exchange' provi...

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Aotearoa CEO talks the government's long term Tourism Policy Statement

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A tourism heavy-hitter says the Government's new Tourism Policy Statement may sound dull to some, but is extremely important. It's set out goals for t...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economists on positive economic forecasts

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Signs the economic fallout from the Iran conflict may be shorter-lived than feared. Westpac economists are forecasting brighter outlooks for inflation...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister talks Winston Peters' latest grips with India FTA

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister's rejecting accusations National's gone behind India's back, to impose restrictive immigration settings explicitly for Indians. Win...

Mike's Minute: The only winner of the political polls

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The only winner out of political polls is the media for the simple reason it gives them a chance to pontificate and clickbait.  "Luxon fronts med...

Ben Glanfield and Jackson Boswell: Borderline members on their debut album, growing popularity

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Borderline is looking like the next big thing.  The Kiwi pop band was formed in Auckland, and is made up of childhood friends Ben Glanfield, Jack...

Chris Kinraid: NZ Rugby Chief Financial Officer explains why they rejected bids to save Moana Pasifika

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby's adamant there was no choice but to reject rescue plans for the financially-strapped Moana Pasifika.  Moana is officially out ...

Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2026

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of June, it's Brooke van Velden v Winston Peters regarding the health and safety ove...

Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Otautahi CEO on the new One NZ Stadium generating $21 million in the first 60 days

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch’s new stadium has put its stamp on the city, pumping $21 million into the economy in just 60 days.   One NZ Stadium was forecast t...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the 12th annual China Business Summit taking place in Auckland

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our relationship with China takes centre stage in Auckland this morning.   The 12th annual China Business Summit brings together business and pol...

Jo McKenna: Europe Correspondent on the heatwave sweeping Europe, Meloni v Trump

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The use of air conditioning is becoming a concern in parts of Europe as a searing heatwave continues to grip much of the continent.  Italy, the U...

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on the economic impact of the visa waiver trial for Chinese and Pacific visitors

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tourists are spending up large as a visa waiver trial yields results.   Chinese and Pacific travellers have injected around $215 million into the...

Murray Crane: Former Heart of the City Board Member on the mass resignation, call for Auckland Council to pull funding

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A former Heart of the City board member says the organisation's lost its focus.  Six of the Auckland city-centre business association's seven vot...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the rift with NZ First over the Health and Safety overhaul

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Workplace Relations Minister says changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act are on track, despite mixed signals from New Zealand First.  L...

Mike's Minute: Why hasn't fast-track helped the Port of Tauranga?

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let me ask you this: if fast-track is the answer, then why do we still have the Port of Tauranga problems?  Surely I don’t need to go through t...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the Greens' tax policy, conservation land, ACC

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andesen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest stories of the week thus far. ...

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on the call for ACC to focus on rehabilitation, returning people to the workforce

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A think-tank is calling on ACC to make rehabilitation its priority ahead of paperwork.   The Accident Compensation Corporation's claims pool stop...

Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2026

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 24 June. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning o...

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on Hillmorton High School closing for two days after rats chewed through a fibre cable

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Questions have been raised over how a single fibre cable, chewed through by rats, was enough to shut down an entire Christchurch secondary school.&nbs...

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the progress on health targets, ED wait times

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Health Minister says it's a complex task to unclog the issue of ED wait times.  Progress is being made on the Government's health targets, wi...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on employment confidence reaching a 22 year low

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A bleak attitude towards the employment market could be creeping close to the new normal.  A Westpac-McDermott Miller survey for the June quarter...

Anthony Glees: University of Buckingham Emeritus Professor on Five Eyes' warning about the threat of AI to security

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a suggestion Donald Trump's out of character treatment of new AI models shows how great the security threat is.  Five Eyes agencies hav...

Bruce Patten: Loan Market CEO on ANZ cutting its home loan and term deposit rates

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Other banks are expected to follow suit as ANZ drops its mortgage rates from today.  Its standard one-year fixed home loan rate's dropping by 14 ...

Mike's Minute: Electoral fantasy vs what will actually happen

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So, how to handle the avalanche of ideas that are starting to tumble our way even though we are still five months away from the election?  The nu...

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer resigning as Prime Minister

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What will be the legacy of Sir Keir Starmer? Will he have one?  He's already stepped down as leader of the British Labour Party and says a succes...

Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on the win over the Cowboys, season to date, Jackson Ford's injury

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Andrew Webster is pleased with the Warriors NRL season to date.  They’re sitting second on the table more than halfway into the season, f...

Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2026

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd of June, Sir Keir Starmer has officially announced his resignation as the UK Prime Mi...

Jerry Prendergast: United Fresh President on the number of people opting for fresh produce over processed foods, heavy proteins

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

People are shopping for fruit and veggies over meat as more start weight loss drugs.  A report from fresh produce group United Fresh has identifi...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the Health Department issuing a red danger alert due to the heatwave

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Health officials are warning a heatwave across Europe is a danger to life as temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius.   France's Health Depart...

Ardie Savea: New All Blacks Captain on the squad naming, returning from sabbatical in Japan

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New All Black captain Ardie Savea denies he's worse off from having skipped Super Rugby to play a season in Japan.  Savea returns to lead the nat...

Adam Boulton: UK Political Commentator on Sir Keir Starmer resigning as Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A snap election in the UK could be on the cards if newly elected MP Andy Burnham proves to be Labour's lifeline.  UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Star...

Andrew Wilson: Regional Tourism NZ Chair on the call for a nationwide bed tax

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fresh push for a nationwide bed tax has been launched by Regional Tourism New Zealand.   Its proposal would see a small, user-pays tax for stay...

Sylvie Thrush Marsh: MyHR Spokesperson on the sectors recording increased restructuring activity

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More small and medium businesses are looking to trim the fat after years of constant pressure.  MyHR data shows in the first three months of the ...

Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2026

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of June, the Government has revealed their compulsory KiwiSaver plans and Mike isn...

Mike's Minute: We are becoming, again, the magnet that we should be

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The most uplifting part of the news weekend (apart from the Warriors) was the Stuff story quoting the head of an Australian investment firm confirming...

Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: All Whites, Warriors, Black Caps

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport.  On the table today: The Warriors hopes for the title continue aft...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister blasts Green's proposed wealth tax

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister's blasting the Greens' wealth tax, saying it would make Kiwis poorer and drive away investment. The party's proposing a 2.5% tax on...

Ricki Herbert: Former All Whites Coach previews key match against Egypt

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The All Whites' second match at the world cup kicks off today, as they take on Egypt.  After a feisty 2-2 draw with Iran, hopes for the All White...

Anand Menon: King’s College London Professor says change of UK leadership imminent

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A series of headlines in the UK press claims Keir Starmer's position as Prime Minister is no longer tenable, with Starmer expected to set out a timeta...

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management's General Manager on National's Kiwisaver boost promise

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

National's Kiwisaver promise could help address a gender savings gap. The party is committing to raise minimum contributions and make employers contri...

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner says Green's tax will send investments overseas

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doubts New Zealand could avoid the problems other countries faced with wealth taxes. The Greens are proposing a 2.5% tax on net assets above 10 millio...

Greg Smith: Generate Investment Specialist says Kiwisaver boosts won't make a full retirement plan

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A warning Kiwisaver will still only remain a foundation not a complete retirement plan, despite promised boosts. National announced yesterday it will ...

Mike's Minute: More and more proof age is only a number

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Donald Trump celebrated his 80th this week, I read the stat that he is not alone in still having work to go to.  The retirement age in America...

Mark the Week: The Immigration scandal is as bad as it gets

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.    Fieldays: 8/10&nb...

Mike's Minute: Labour's "splash the cash" mentality will solve nothing

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is the matter with Labour? They are giving me free doctor’s visits – I don’t want them or need them.  Now they are giving me free pres...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Holidays, travel, the new business outside NZME

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday has arrived, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.   They discussed Mike and Kate’s holi...

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on this weekend's clash against the Cowboys at One NZ Stadium

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors are headed south, playing their first match at Christchurch’s new stadium.  Three Warriors teams are set to run out onto the field...

Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 June. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on i...

Malcolm Gillies and Simon Graafhuis: Hurricanes Co-Owner and Chairman and Chiefs CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The battle for Super Rugby supremacy takes place on Saturday night with the two best teams across the season battling it out for the championship.&nbs...

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on the number of empty seats Air NZ flew on its US route

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Turbulence for Air New Zealand's New York route.   New data shows the airline's US route flew more than 34 thousand empty seats between January a...

Sam Woolford: LegaSea Programme Lead on the delay of the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The marine conservation group that spearheaded opposition to the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill is breathing a sigh of relief that it's been d...

Hayley Horan: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on the canning of the Golden Mile project

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses in the capital are looking forward to more certainty, with the controversial Golden Mile project now officially canned.   Councillors ...

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the GDP rising 0.8% in the March quarter

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis says the Government's focused on the country's long-term economic outlook.  GDP's risen 0.8% in the March quarter.  The Econom...

Mike's Minute: We've got to be more positive

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer confidence is in the doldrums again.  We are a flakey old society. They’ve seen something similar in America. Take a single confidence...

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

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British TV celeb Jeremy Clarkson announced a cancer diagnosis on the latest episode of Clarkson's Farm.  The 66-year-old pre-warned Instagram fol...

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

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Puth has been busy.   In 2026 alone, the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum singer has had his first child, released his fourth album, ‘...

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

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dame Noeline Taurua intends to claim the trophy at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.  Yesterday saw her unveil the Silver Ferns squad that will op...

Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2026

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of June, ANZ's Sharon Zollner gives her pick for what the Q1 GDP number will be.&nbs...

Simon Parham: Waitomo Fuel CEO on the Commerce Commission pushing petrol stations to pass on falling oil prices to customers

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Officials are continuing to closely monitor petrol stations to ensure any fall in global oil prices is passed on to Kiwi consumers.  The Commerce...

Megan Main: ACC CEO on the impact of workplace and accidental injuries on the economy

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ACC hopes the economic toll of workplace and accidental injuries can be brought under control.  It's latest injuries report shows $3.1 billion wa...

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

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister stands by changes to Jobseeker system

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Social Development Minister's standing by her changes to the welfare system.  Louise Upston wants to slash the number of people on Jobseeker ...

Winston Peters: NZ First Leader on his call for Immigration officials to be jailed for misleading Ministers over a $33 million project

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters says MBIE's size is an issue as he calls for the officials involved in the latest scandal to be jailed.  Immigration Minister Eric...

Mike's Minute: Labour have no idea

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you who were super keen to hear from the Labour Party in an election year as to what they might have in mind for policy, my question to y...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the minimal details of the deal between the US and Iran

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Key details of the US-Iran deal remain under wraps, with Donald Trump promising to release the full text within days.  The US President's at the ...

Tom Lane: Rockit Global General Counsel and Commercial Director on their court win in China against an unlicensed operation growing their variety

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A major win for New Zealand apple growers in China.   Rockit Global has won a court case against an unlicensed operation that was found to be gro...

Fred de Jong: Former All White on the team's 2-2 draw with Iran in their first FIFA World Cup match

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The All Whites started the FIFA World Cup off strong, but their challenges are only just beginning.   They drew 2-all with Iran in Los Angeles ye...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Labour's policy agenda, MBIE, state of the economy

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Things are heating up in the political sphere, so Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to dig into the biggest stories of the week thu...

Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2026

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17 June. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning o...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island Managing Director on the latest Food Price Index

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It seems the war in the Middle East hasn’t impacted our food prices as much as feared.  The latest Food Price Index shows an increase of 1% for...

Todd Stephenson: ACT Party Public Service Spokesperson on their election policy that would keep workplace regulators from acting as ideological enforcers

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ACT is promising to curtail political activism at regulators like the teaching and medical councils.   The party would require them to remain neu...

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission CEO on the Government green-lighting a 30-year infrastructure plan

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's vowing to take a hard look at how transport infrastructure is funded.  It's agreeing to all recommendations and priorities in th...

Nic Blakeley: MBIE CEO on the independent review into a failed project that had its costs hidden

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A failure in checks and balances is being highlighted as a reason for the breakdown in trust between the Immigration Minister and officials.   Er...

Mike's Minute: Are there winners from the Iran deal?

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So, we got there. We have a deal. Iran is over – back to normality.  Like most wars, you can spin it any way you want.  In this case, the ...

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the youth social media ban, Labour Party leadership struggles

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Government is backing a social media ban for under 16s.  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says they aim to have it in force by early next y...

Kerry Spackman: Neuroscientist and Author on his new book 'The Winner's Formula'

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to be a winner?  Neurologist Kerry Spackman has spent decades researching the cognitive element to success. He’s worked with ...

Andrew Pragnell: NZ Football CEO previews the All Whites' FIFA World Cup opener against Iran

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The CEO of NZ Football believes the All Whites have a chance in their first FIFA World Cup clash.  They’re going up against Iran at Los Angeles...

Karen Orsborn: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO on the report on the state of New Zealand's mental health system

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Improvement is staggered across the mental health system, with some groups still being left behind.  The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission's...

Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2026

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16 June. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on ...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the uptick in retail spending for May

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A pickup in retail spending shows some consumers aren't too phased about a tough economic climate. Stats NZ data shows core retail spending in May was...

Michael Brooks: Warner Brothers Discovery Managing Director on the launch of HBO Max in New Zealand

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another streaming service has entered the New Zealand market.  HBO Max has officially launched, with plans starting from $10.99 a month.   T...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the economic impact of the US-Iran peace deal, fuel crisis

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says it's still too early to say whether we're seeing the beginning of the end of the fuel crisis.  Prices have already fall...

Matthew Schmidt: International Security Expert on the peace deal between the US and Iran

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump is claiming victory and says the full details of his peace deal with Iran will be made public shortly.  The arrangement —to halt a...

Mike's Minute: It's a joy to see your kids living their dreams

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We sat in London last Wednesday night at a place called Bocconcino in Berkeley Square. We were celebrating our daughter’s birthday. Her partner had ...

Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: Formula 1, The World Cup, Knicks

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport.  On the table today: Lewis Hamilton wins his first Grand Prix with...

Christopher Luxon: PM discusses Bed Tax regional deal with Auckland

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says if the Government introduces a Bed Tax, it wants to ensure it does it the right way. An Auckland regional deal, signed by the ...

Full Show Podcast: 15 June 2026

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of June, Barbara Edmonds defends the Labour Party against Nicola Willis' claim of ...

Richard Lindroos: National Fieldays Society Chief Executive recaps successful year at Fieldays

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fieldays, by all metrics, has been a big success this year. More than 1000 exhibitors and 132,000 visitors flocked to the four day event, which wrappe...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist discusses latest data from Infometrics and Foodstuffs

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There may simply be no avoiding a spike in inflation. Latest data from Infometrics and Foodstuffs shows grocery supplier cost inflation is rising agai...

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign policy analyst says Iran peace deal still far off, despite Trump's claims

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran says there's no point continuing talks with the US - jeopardising Donald Trump's peace proposal. The US President earlier claimed a memorandum of...

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson comments on accusations of financial hole in election promises

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's pushing back against claims its election promises come with an 18-billion dollar hole. National says the party isn't detailing how it would f...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Despite the issues, the World Cup will be a global success

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You know what I’ve learned never to do?  Predict that this year’s Football World Cup is going to be a flop. Because it never is.  This y...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the US calling off strikes on Iran, Trump's claim of a deal

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Uncertainty about whether Donald Trump's claims of progress in Iran talks have any credibility.   The US President has called off today's planned...

Wrapping the Week with Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson: Uber Eats, Ben Stokes, FIFA World Cup

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday has arrived, which means Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Week that Was.  They discussed Uber Eats...