The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on health targets improving in the last quarter
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister acknowledges more work's needed to ensure the Government's targets are met in every region. Data shows there's been improvem...
Chris Penk: Building Minister on the changes to the earthquake-prone building system
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Building and Construction Minister says new earthquake building rules are more nuanced. Changes to the rules will remove Auckland, Northland, and ...
Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 26th of September, the Corrections Association speak on almost running out of money alr...
Mike's Minute: NZ's Palestine call was logical and sensible
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you watched Winston Peters speech in New York late Saturday morning you can see why he did so well last week in the Herald's boardroom feedback. Fo...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the All Blacks win over the Wallabies, Snoop Dogg at the AFL finals, and the latest updates from the Silver Ferns saga
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The AFL semi finals draw 100,000 fan...
Christopher Luxon: PM explains government's stance on Palestinian recognition
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says Winston Peters has articulated New Zealand's position on Gaza well. Over the weekend the Foreign Minister announced that...
Mark Lister: Investment director for Craigs Investment Partners explains why the NZ dollar is suffering against the Australian dollar
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kiwi dollar continues to weaken against the Australian dollar, hitting a three-year low last week. The NZD is currently trading at 88 cents off th...
Linda Gradstein: CBS News correspondent in Jerusalem discusses knock-on effects from Palestinian recognition
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government has decided against recognising a Palestinian state. Foreign minister Winston Peters argues that the move would be counter-productive, ...
Amanda Malu: Education New Zealand Chief Executive says international student numbers are recovering
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International students are loving their time in New Zealand, as new data shows a steady recovery in enrolments. The 2025 International Student Experie...
Floyd du Plessis: Corrections Association President says prisons are short staffed and underfunded
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The argument over our Corrections Minister's looking through rose tinted glasses continues, as the organisation begins to run out of new money. ...
Mike's Minute: More bluster, or real change for the electricity sector?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are apparently going to hear about major electricity sector reform from the Minister this coming week. The final touches are being sorted.&nb...
Mark the Week: Kimmel won the moral ground on free speech
25 Sep 2025
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. Donald Trump: 2/1...
Mike's Minute: What a shocking week for Donald Trump
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has had as bad a week as any he's had. The difference that made it stand out was that he looks increasingly unhinged. It was ...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent gives an update on the ICE shooting in Texas
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a belief a shooter in Dallas, Texas, was motivated by violent ideology and divisive rhetoric. One detainee is dead and two more are c...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: All Blacks, the cost of a holiday, streaming subscriptions
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday has come which means it’s time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week with Mike Hosking. They discussed Mike’s interview w...
Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2025
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th of September, we've got new, encouraging court figures to show the backlog is steadily...
Kate Scott: Horticulture NZ CEO on the call for tertiary education reform to match food and fibre sector demands
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Food and Fibre sector claims the education system is letting it down. Leaders from farming, forestry, horticulture, and seafood have joined ...
Scott Robertson: All Blacks coach ahead of the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks are returning to Eden Park to defend their record. Coming off the back of the worst-ever defeat just 12 days ago against South Af...
Peter McBride: Fonterra Chair on the company's net profit rising by 13%
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our largest company has been seeing profits surge, despite a period of contraction in the economy as a whole. Fonterra's confirmed a 13% rise in...
Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the number of active civil cases dropping by 20%
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says its changes to the court system are making a real difference. It has released figures showing civil cases in the District C...
Mike's Minute: We hope Anna Breman is a rockstar
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank Governor appointment is not to be underestimated. We have never had a foreigner. Well, we have (the first was British) but that...
Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfer on his year so far, the 2025 Chasing the Fox competition
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fox has had an excellent run this year. He’s back in New Zealand off the back of a season that includes two PGA Tour wins and a Guinness ...
Chantelle Cole: NZ Game Development Sector Rebate Programme Director on jobs, revenue being on the rise
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gaming continues its upward trajectory. New stats show that in Wellington alone, jobs in the sector grew 12.8% over the last year. New Zea...
Steve Devine: Former All Black on the world's first portable brain scanner for detecting concussions
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Black Steve Devine is hailing the launch of a new portable brain scanner that's set to revolutionise concussion diagnosis for rugby players...
Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2025
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of September, a Swedish economist delves into the credentials of our incoming Reserv...
Maurice Williamson: Auckland City Councillor on the vote to adopt a new housing development plan
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council is moving to allocate up to two million new homes in the coming decades. The council's Policy and Planning Committee voted 18-5...
David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on Pharmac's savings to increase medicine access and New Zealand's stance on Palestine
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour believes a refresh of Pharmac's operations is benefiting New Zealanders. Its latest funding proposal includes five new medicines f...
Callum McNeill: Detective Inspector on the massive cannabis busts in Operation Beryl
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police say recent cannabis busts show how widely cultivated the drug is. Over the course of a month Operation Beryl busted 120 properties across...
Selva Baziki: Swedish economist on the appointment of Anna Breman as Reserve Bank Governor
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our next Reserve Bank Governor is being commended for her track record in Sweden. Dr Anna Breman —the First Deputy-Governor of Sweden’s cent...
Mike's Minute: Here's how to help the economy through jobs
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's some things we can do to help the economy through jobs. Firstly, compulsory arbitration. I'm sick and tired of teachers and nurses and do...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Secret Service dismantling a potential telecommunications threat in New York
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US Secret Service has dismantled a massive network of electronic devices that could have been used to disable New York City’s cellphone network,...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Palestine, Mood of the Boardroom, residency pathways for skilled migrants
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a busy start to the week, and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into the political happenings so far.&n...
Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2025
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 24th of September, the promised Holiday Act changes have been announced. Who knew you ac...
Neil Paviour-Smith: Forsyth Barr Managing Director on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom survey
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders aren’t sugarcoating their messages for the Government. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leade...
Ange Brady: NZ Pickleball Association Chair on this weekend's NZ Pickleball Open
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pickleball is taking the world by storm. Originating in the United States, it’s now one of the fastest growing sports globally – the biggest...
Erica Stanford: Immigration and Education Minister on the residency pathway for skilled migrants, missing the PPTA conference
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a belief there's more that needs to be done to smooth immigration processes in New Zealand. The Government's revealed two new pathways f...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Mood of the Boardroom survey
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis admits the economy isn't where the Government would like it to be. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business...
Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on the changes to the 2003 Holidays Act
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are still grey areas in the Government's proposed leave legislation. The Government's announced a new system to replace the 2003 Holidays ...
Mike's Minute: The Salvation Army's claims about kids and food
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Salvation Army says more than a quarter of kids are struggling for food. They talk of food security. According to the 'Sallies' it's bad and...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on France formally recognising Palestine as a state
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
France has formally recognised the state of Palestine, joining the likes of the UK, Canada, and Australia. President Emanuel Macron has made th...
Harper Finn: Kiwi musician on living in New York, his upcoming album 'Silo Park'
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update from another of New Zealand’s talented musicians – Harper Finn. Finn is finally releasing his debut album, ‘Silo Park’ coming ...
Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2025
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 23rd of September, the money tree from the Government continues to provide, this time ...
Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the partnership with BT Mining to supply coal to Huntly Power Station
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an expectation coal will become more popular as gas supply diminishes. Genesis Energy's signed a two-year agreement with BT Mining to ...
Chris Brandolino: NIWA Principal Scientist on the Cascade supercomputer aiming to increase weather forecast accuracy
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unreliable weather forecasts could become a thing of the past. Earth Sciences NZ has unveiled a new supercomputer called Cascade, which uses AI ...
Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to the rules around leave will be revealed today. The Government is announcing their overhaul of the 2003 Holidays Act, which includes a...
Andrew King: Rural Schools Leadership Association President on the $413 million investment into school infrastructure
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A much-needed boost to rural schools' infrastructure, which has been neglected for many years. The Education Minister's unveiled a $413 million ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic difficulties in Australia
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Economic difficulties across the ditch appear to echo the struggles felt in many New Zealand households. The Reserve Bank of Australia has deli...
Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2025
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of September, we know where $100m is going for our hospitals. But is it a band-aid...
Mike's Minute: The U.S. supports free speech, until it doesn't
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson are raging against their President, you know a line has been crossed. Cruz said the FCC threat from Brendan Carr was ...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the AFL semi finals, Liam Lawson's career-best finish, and the Black Ferns' exit from the Rugby World Cup
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The AFL semi finals draw 100,000 fan...
Shane Jones: Resource Minister discusses the continued disruptions to the Taranaki seabed mining project
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frustrations are growing around the fast-track process in Taranaki, which has grounded to a halt due to bureaucracy. 215 parties are now having ...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says New Zealand will make it's own decision on recognising Palestine
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet expects to make a final decision later this week, on whether New Zealand will formally recognise a Palestinian state. Australia, the UK and Ca...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent shares the latest updates from Charlie Kirk memorial service
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands have gathered in Arizona for the memorial service of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Among those in attendance is a number of Republican...
Greg Owen: Co-founder of Stay Luxe Accommodation says there's a lack of supply in luxury accommodation
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demand is outstripping supply when it comes to luxury accommodation. New Zealand agents say they're turning away half of high-net-worth travellers due...
Dr. Buzz Burrell: General Practice Aotearoa chair says $100million investment isn't enough
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A rural doctor says the government's hospital investment is still not enough. Health Minister Simeon Brown's announced a $100million boost for 21 loca...
Mike's Minute: If it's expensive, does buying local actually work?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If only nostalgia paid the bills. But when it comes to peaches, it doesn’t. Wattie's is out. Pams do a good line of imported stuff, and ...
Mark the Week: The GDP figure was the icing on the rotten economic cake
18 Sep 2025
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. Farmer confidence...
Mike's Minute: Who from the Reserve Bank will be held accountable?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was this the final nail in the Adrian Orr coffin? Can we add Christian Hawkesby and the entire monetary policy committee? After all, it's easy t...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Programme pop quiz and school holiday plans
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Friday so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. Mike decided to end the week with another po...
Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2025
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of September, Sir John Key has some advice for Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who has...
Dr Farah Palmer: Former Black Ferns Captain previews the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against Canada
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in the business end of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, but a former Black Ferns captain is warning against getting cocky. The Black Ferns...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Jimmy Kimmel's show being axed after his comments on the Charlie Kirk situation
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The axing of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has sparked debate around freedom of speech. Kimmel has been pulled off air indefinitely by ABC over...
Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on the continued strike action and rejected pay offer
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiations between senior doctors and the Government have broken down. They've rejected a $160 million offer and are set to strike for 48 hou...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP dropping 0.9%, a new Reserve Bank Governor
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says a new Reserve Bank Governor will be announced “very shortly” as she comes under growing pressure to tackle New...
Mark Patterson: Associate Agricultural Minister on promoting NZ wool at the Nanjing Woolmarket conference
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Associate Agriculture Minister believes wool is making a comeback and New Zealand could double its exports over the next decade. Mark Patter...
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the GDP contracting 0.9%
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Key says the Reserve Bank deserves much of the blame for the latest sharp drop in GDP. Our economy's contracted 0.9% in the June quarte...
Mike's Minute: Compulsory KiwiSaver could be our answer to saving
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having argued the other week for compulsory KiwiSaver, it was sort of ironic, but probably lucky, that several reports came out post the comments that...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and flypasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald Trump's attending a stat...
Jacob Douglas: Kiwi motorsport driver on his road to IndyCar, moving to the US to pursue racing
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another case of a Kiwi punching above his weight. Hailing from Christchurch, 20 year old motorsport driver Jacob Douglas is currently competing ...
Don Good: Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO on the new Air NZ domestic service between Hamilton and Christchurch
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamilton's first domestic jet service in 25 years will connect thousands of people to Christchurch every year. Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 ser...
Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of September, we look at the predictions of how bad Q2 was economically, and whether...
Paul Spain: Tech Commentator on Kiwi musicians boycotting Spotify
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Top musicians are taking their music off Spotify and leaving the platform behind – but why? Kiwi musicians like Tiki Taane and The Bats have j...
Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister unpacks what the foreign tourist levy is being spent on
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The vast majority of New Zealand's foreign tourist levy is being held on to by the Government. Budget documents show up to $139 million is being...
Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the reduction in serious and persistent youth offending
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Children's Minister is attributing a reduction in youth reoffending to boot camps, even though they haven't started yet. The Government say...
Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers Vice President on Environment Canterbury declaring a nitrate emergency
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration from farmers over Environment Canterbury's decision to declare a nitrate emergency. It voted —nine to seven— for the declaration...
Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist ahead of today's GDP announcement
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many are predicting a fall in GDP for quarter two. Stats NZ will release the figures later this morning, just before 11am. The Reserve Ba...
Mike's Minute: NZ's response on the war changes nothing
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If it's any help to those chained to Nicola Willis' office, there is a decent piece I read yesterday asking whether Israel was heading towards a South...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Tyler Robinson appearing in court for the shooting of Charlie Kirk
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 22-year-old charged with allegedly killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has made his first appearance in court. Tyler Robinson is facing...
Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Te Pati Māori, protests, Auckland Harbour Bridge
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things have been heating up in the political sphere, so Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest developments.&nb...
Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of September, data reveals the chance of going to prison is at an all-time high, bu...
Claire Robinson: Toi Mai Workforce Development Council CEO on the creative sector being the country's fourth-largest export industry
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s creative sector has much more impact on the economy than commonly believed. The sector is now the country’s fourth-largest exp...
Rob Walter: Black Caps Coach on the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chance for the Black Caps to build depth and experience in the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia at home. The 14-man squad's been d...
John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on food prices increasing 5% in the 12 months to August
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food prices are continuing to rise, with a 5% increase in the year to August. Dairy continues to be the main driver, with the price of milk risi...
James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the Government's first aviation strategy
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government wants to see more careers in the aviation sector take off. It's launched the first ever aviation strategy which is designed to f...
Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the report revealing the nursing shortage at hospitals
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows hospitals were, on average, 587 nurses short every shift last year. A Nurses Organisation Infometrics report analysed Te Whatu Or...
Steve Cullen: Criminal defence lawyer on the chances of a prison sentence reaching an all-time high
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than seven thousand people have been sent to prison following a conviction. Ministry of Justice data shows the proportion of convicted char...
Mike's Minute: Labour is watching the Māori Party closely
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I see the plan. Labour is sweating the current Māori Party meltdown, so they have rolled out Willie Jackson, who claims Takuta Ferris is handin...
Alan Davies: English Actor and Comedian on his career, new memoir 'White Male Stand-Up'
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Davies is a well-known funnyman. He’s best known for starring in Jonathan Creek and for his permanent spot on QI, as well as his nearly 4...
Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of September, the state of our economy took another hit with the 18th straight month ...
Elizabeth Heeg: Forest Owners Association CEO on the court order forcing forestry companies to clean up slash
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Gisborne forestry industry wants to manage expectations when it comes to cleaning up slash. One company is appealing the district council's...
David Wilks: Wētā Workshop co-CEO and COO on the Memorandum of Understanding with Rukun
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wētā Workshop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Saudi Arabian princess. The agreement is part of five new commercial partnership...
Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the services sector contracting for the 18th consecutive month
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our largest sector is continuing to do it tough. Latest data from BNZ and Business NZ shows our services sector —which makes up almost three q...
Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the report that warns gas supplies could run out by 2029
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new Government paper suggests gas demand could outpace supply before the turn of the decade. The briefing from Resources Minister Shane Jones...
Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the current rules around concerts at Eden Park
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claims the current Eden Park rules are comical. The Government's looking at settings including the number of concerts held at the Auckland stad...
Jacqueline Rowarth: DairyNZ Board Member on farmer confidence reaching its second highest point in the last decade
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's an expectation farmer confidence will stay high as long as commodity prices stay up. The latest Rabobank survey's found farmers' faith i...
Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of September, we've got a $70m package to secure major events here. Is it enough? ...
Mike's Minute: Noeline Taurua has been badly treated
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noeline Taurua isn't the first coach to be badly treated. But she might be the most successful and well regarded. Sport is a funny thing, especially n...
Sir John Kirwan: All Blacks legend on South Africa’s dominating game in Wellington
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks lost 43-10 to the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday night. It is the biggest defeat the All Blacks have suffered in a test mat...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says recognition of Palestine is a 'complex issue'
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet discussions are continuing over whether New Zealand will recognise the State of Palestine. A number of countries have said they'll recognise P...
Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment Founder discusses what the event funding boost means for tourism
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Excitement over the Government's change in event funding, with its newly announced $70million tourism package. It includes $40million to secure ...