The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the doctors accused of taking advantage of Matthew Perry's drug addiction before his death
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two doctors are among those accused of taking advantage of Matthew Perry's drug addiction before his death. The Friends star died in his hot tub las...
Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 16th of August, Kim Dotcom's extradition notice has been signed. So how long will this drag...
Jeff Latch: Golf NZ CEO on the possibility of an LIV Golf event in Christchurch
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rumours have been circulating that the Saudi-backed LIV Golf is teeing up an event in Christchurch, possibly as early as next year. The Herald u...
Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the changes to short-term worker visas
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new short-term worker visa's proving popular within the wine growing industry. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford's creating a new subcategory o...
Clive Elliott KC: Barrister on the possibility of Kim Dotcom being extradited to the USA
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Dotcom may have his work cut out if he wants to stay in New Zealand. The tech mogul's been fighting to remain here for more than a decade, but t...
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the 501 discussion between Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is on Christopher Luxon over 501s as he meets with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra. In 2022, former Prime Minister...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the high inactivity number in the UK, with 9.41 million people out of work
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of Brits are out of work and not looking for more. Official figures show that inactivity is sitting at 9.41 million, or 22.2% of the workin...
Mike's Minute: You can't trust Adrian Orr
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The great crime out of Adrian Orr's move is you can't trust him. A central bank is supposed to get the economy and he and his committee clearly don’...
Matt Payne: Kiwi Supercars driver ahead of the race in Tasmania
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supercars is back this weekend, wheels hitting the tracks in Tasmania. Kiwi driver Matt Payne is coming off a successful run, doing no worse than 4t...
Greg Larsen: Auckland City Electric Vehicles Director on the continued drop in electric vehicle sales
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The demand for electric vehicles has continued its decline. Last year importers across the country were scrambling to meet demand, and Auckland Ci...
Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2024
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 15th of August, why is Health NZ doing presentations on frontline cuts when the Governmen...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the the bank cutting their advertised rates after yesterday's OCR cut
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most banks have cut their advertised rates following yesterday's OCR decision. The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25-basis points, going...
Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor defends the sudden cut to the Official Cash Rate
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is defending his change of tune on the Official Cash Rate. He's cut the OCR to 5.25%. Some economists are critici...
Lester Levy: Health NZ Commissioner on the internal presentation suggesting frontline staff cuts
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health New Zealand is adamant frontline roles are safe from cuts. The health agency has been tasked with reining in the sector's budget and a commis...
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Immigration Minister says she's making needed changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme. The cap on seasonal workers will increase by ...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on Scott Morrison appearing for the Brittany Higgins defamation trial
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison testified yesterday via video link in a defamation case Senator Linda Reynolds brought against her f...
Mike's Minute: New Zealanders leaving could be Labour's worst legacy
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My least favourite data dump yesterday. Firstly tourism – which yet again reminds me how, when I was asking well in excess of a year ago where t...
Pete Miskimmin: Sports Diplomacy Manager on his new role
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Miskimmin is one of New Zealand’s leading sports administrators – and he’s set to show us off to the world. The former Black Sticks Capta...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Parliament's break, the power crisis
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
National’s Mark Mitchell and Labour’s Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to dig into some of the biggest stories of the week on Politics Wednesday...
Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on exporters paying unnecessary tariffs to the UK despite Free Trade Agreements
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The seafood industry isn't making the most of free trade deals. FTAs with the UK, European Union, and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement fo...
Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2024
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of August, it's OCR day so what will Adrian Orr and the Reserve Bank do? Steven Joy...
Tama Potaka: Māori Crown Relations Minister on the shifting of functions between Te Arawhiti and the Ministry for Māori Development
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Māori Development Minister says iwi will welcome clarity about the responsibilities of major Māori agencies. The Government is shifting some ...
John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the energy crisis highlighting the downsides of renewable power
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's believed New Zealand's current energy dilemmas highlight the double-edged sword of renewable power. Low lake levels, acute gas shortages, and p...
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the likelihood of an OCR cut today
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is facing a tough decision on whether to cut the Official Cash Rate today. Financial markets are pricing in a cut, ...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on says we need to invest financially to attract international tourists
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a belief New Zealand needs to put its money where its mouth is to attract international tourists. Overseas visitor arrivals reached 3.2 mill...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the technical difficulties and response to Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk's live interview with Donald Trump's caught people's attention, but not for the reason he'd hoped. The conversation had a bumpy start aft...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the stabbing in London's Leicester Square
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man has been arrested after a stabbing in London's Leicester Square that's left an 11-year-old girl needing hospital treatment, and a 34-year-old wo...
Mike's Minute: The Government needs to sort our power crisis
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So, what to make of the so-called power crisis? About this time yesterday Mike Fuge from Contact Energy gave an eloquent defence of the power indust...
Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy: Former Westlife and Boyzone members on their group Boyzlife coming to New Zealand
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boybands were all the rage in the 90’s and 2000’s, and it seems they’re making a comeback. The Backstreet Boys have toured in recent years, B...
Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member on the Government's new sanction system for beneficiaries
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some upsides —and downsides— in the Government's new sanction system for beneficiaries. The Government's increasing how often beneficiaries need...
Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2024
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 13th of August, we've got new welfare rules designed to get people off Jobseeker. So, will...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the success of the Paris Olympics
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Paris Olympics is going down as a success among Parisians. Newstalk ZB Correspondent Catherine Field is on the ground in the French capital, whe...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on our roads degrading as repair costs rise
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Road maintenance is becoming both more expensive, and more urgent. A Government briefing document —released to our newsroom under the Official Inf...
Sir David Carter: New Canterbury A&P Association Board Chair is determined to run a 2024 Christchurch A&P show
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association Board is determined to get the show back on the road. Former Speaker of Parliament Sir David Car...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister in studio with Mike Hosking to talk electricity, retail crime, congestion charges
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says all options are on the table for tackling the energy crisis. Wholesale electricity prices have surged in recent weeks as hyd...
Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission GM on the legislation that would allow the introduction of congestion charging
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Infrastructure Commission says at the end of the day, congestion charging is all about efficiency. Legislation is coming to clear the way for co...
Commentary Box: What was the highlight of the Paris Olympics?
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss their highlights of the Paris Olympics — including Hamish Kerr, Lydia Ko, Dame Lisa Ca...
Steve Price: Australian PM Anthony Albanese defends under fire breakdancer Olympian Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian political leaders have leapt to the defence of Rachael Gunn as the Olympic team closes ranks behind the under fire breakdancer. The 36-ye...
Mike's Minute: This was the best Olympics ever
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best Olympics ever. Sadly it wasn’t in our timezone, which doesn’t help the communal buzz of a nation gathered together. But we won more golds...
Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2024
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 12th of August, the Government has dropped emergency housing numbers by a third. So whe...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent says Donald Trump and Kamala Harris still neck-and-neck despite latest polls
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris is surging ahead of Donald Trump in the latest major poll. The Vice President's taken a four percent lead over the former President in W...
Darryl August: Institute of Building Surveyors' President says stricter regulation of building reports is needed
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A call for stricter regulation of building reports to address major discrepancies that could be affecting buyer decisions. The industry’s finding th...
Sunny Kaushal: Crime Advisory Group chair hopes to start addressing retail crime by end of the month
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retail crime is on the rise once more — with latest Police data showing it's up 17 percent in the first five months of this year. In central Palmers...
Dame Lisa Carrington: Olympic kayak sprint gold medalist says it's an honour to lead Kiwi athletes in Closing Ceremony
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our most successful Olympics of all time is coming to a close in Paris. Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are all performing in ...
Tama Potaka: Associate Housing Minister says there's been a 32 percent drop in households living in motels since December
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A suggestion from the Government that some emergency housing tenants don't need to be there. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka claims there's bee...
Tim Moonen: Business of Cities managing director says Auckland is bouncing back, but still playing catch-up to other cities
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tāmaki Makaurau is bouncing back after a chaotic few years, but still playing catch-up to other global cities. The second annual State of the ...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy chief executive says government interventions will slow energy sector down
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the country's largest electricity generators and retailers is adamant the market is working as it should be. The Electricity Authority and Comm...
Mark the Week: Smith & Caughey's is a bright spot in a tough old economic week
09 Aug 2024
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. Smith & Caughey'...
Scott Barrett: The boys in black are back
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys in black are back, but they'll be playing with their captain this weekend. Scott Barrett talks to Mike Hosking about his injuries and Saturda...
Simeon Brown: Pressure for govt to solve energy shortage
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission have both been asked to investigate whether power companies are price gouging. Officials are also lo...
Graeme Edgler: Palmerston North City Council seeking advice
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After voting unanimously to keep their Maori Wards, Palmerston North City Council is seeking advice. Act's local government spokesperson Cameron Luxto...
Gillian Blythe: Hope for new water infrastructure
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Council-controlled organisations will soon be able to borrow more for less through the local government funding agency. They will be able to borrow ...
Mitch McCann: Pressure is building on Kamala Harris
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Mike Hosking that Trump is honing in on criticisms of Harris' lack of sit-down interviews since she took over from ...
Charter schools the answer to academic performance?
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Conservative think tank suggests charter schools could close gaps in student achievement. Researcher Maryanne Spurdle says charter schools could p...
Full Show Podcast: 9 August 2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 9th of August, we have the Government's plan for water, plus Simeon Brown tells us how ...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent says Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised swift action against the riots and protestors
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Prime Minister is vowing swift action as authorities brace for fresh unrest. There's been escalating violence in far-right riots since the fa...
Mick Ryan: Australian Veteran, strategist, and author on what's to come in the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and his new book
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although the eyes of the world are currently focused on the Olympic Games, that hasn’t ended the conflicts occurring all over the globe. Today mar...
Full Show Podcast: 8 August 2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 8th of August, unemployment came in lower than expected, so where does that leave the Res...
Elaine Rush: AUT Nutrition Professor on families on the benefit being unable to afford healthy food
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for a national food strategy to be implemented in light of research showing it's virtually impossible for families on a benefit to afford health...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on relief measures for businesses struggling with high power prices, public servant pay increases
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government could be importing liquefied natural gas to relieve businesses struggling with high power prices. An Auckland paper recycling pulp mi...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister explains why he denied Ginny Andersen's request to meet with a Police Inspector
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister has clarified why he declined the Opposition spokesperson's request to visit an Auckland police station to meet with an inspector....
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the inconsistent messaging from the Reserve Bank and the uncertainty regarding cuts
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists' uncertainty regarding the Reserve Bank's upcoming Official Cash Rate moves speaks to how inconsistent its messaging has been. Stats NZ ...
Justin Wallace: First Union Spokesperson on the calls for the Government to rescue New Zealand's pulp and paper mills
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is being urged to step in to save New Zealand paper and pulp mills. Winstone's pulp and timber mills near Ohakune are looking to clos...
Mike’s Minute: More eyes on the RB isn’t a bad thing
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An upside to Covid is most of us got into the Reserve Bank “thing”. We thought about it more than we ever had, and had a better understanding of...
Chris Pollock: NZR Referees boss on the introduction of new scrum and lineout laws for the Rugby Championship 2024
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby Union is set to kick up the speed with the introduction of a couple of new laws. A 30 second time limit will be introduced for scrums and line...
Full Show Podcast: 7 August 2024
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of August, we look towards the unemployment numbers out today and how it will affect...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the tension and bullying allegations in Parliament
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking for Politics Wednesday, and things got a bit heated as the conversation turned to the recent clas...
Tony Caughey: Smith & Caughey's Chair on the continued operation of their Queen Street store
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historic Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's is living to fight another day. The 144 year old business announced in May it would close ne...
Karen Billings-Jensen: Age Concern CEO on the increasing number of retirees in rentals
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Age Concern is calling for a better variety of rental options as the age of tenants begins to increase. The office of the Retirement Commission is ...
Craig Jepson: Kaipara District Mayor on the vote to disestablish the council's Māori ward
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Kaipara Mayor says the vote to disestablish the council's Māori ward could go either way. Kaipara District Council could become the first to re...
Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on their 10-point wish list to clamp down on retail crime
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Service station operators want the Government to step up to deliver tough-on-crime policies. The Motor Trade Association's released a 10-point wish ...
Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist ahead of today's employment data release
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A warning of more tough times and job losses ahead. Latest data due out this morning is expected to show the unemployment rate has reached 4.7%, up ...
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris naming Tim Walz as her running mate for the US Election
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. The duo will appear together in their...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on whether the use of the Seine in the Paris Olympics will be seen as a mistake
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The grand dreams of using the Seine in the Paris Olympics may have been better left as a dream. A massive effort was made to clean up the river, whi...
Charlie Wallace: Black Smoke Trigger Lead Guitarist talks Guitar Mastery Method, the band's success, and their debut album 'Horizons'
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi Charlie Wallace wanted to be successful playing the guitar one way or another and has succeeded in more than one way. Wallace dropped out of sc...
Cameron George: Warriors CEO on Shaun Johnson's retirement
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can the Warriors build the depth to fill the void left by the retiring Shaun Johnson? The 33-year-old halfback will finish at the end of this NR...
Full Show Podcast: 6 August 2024
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th of August, we have a plan to fix our international student sector. It's ambitious but ...
Jonathan Chew: Infant Nutrition Council CEO on the Government opting out of an infant formula regulation proposal
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An infant formula industry voice is grateful for the Government's decision to opt out of a regulation proposal. Rules designed by Food Standards Au...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the review into banks, maths achievement levels, energy costs
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he is prepared to see schools deferring arts and music curriculum to raise achievement in maths and reading. Spe...
Alistair Jones: Waikato University Deputy Vice Chancellor on the new financial targets for the international student market
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Education New Zealand's confirmed new financial targets for our international student market. Its strategy aims to build the sector's economic contr...
Finn Butcher: Kiwi Olympian on his Gold Medal success in the men's kayak cross
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a surreal day for New Zealand's newest Gold Medallist. Finn Butcher has won Gold in the men's kayak cross, telling Mike Hosking he still can'...
Steve Price: Australian correspondent on Victorian voters gravitating toward the Opposition in new poll
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recent RedBridge polling suggests Victorian voters are gravitating towards the Opposition. According to new data, 31 percent preferred Labor, while ...
Commentary Box: Recapping more Olympic victories
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to recap the first week of Olympic victories. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Nick Lane: Iconic Construction director on the company building the first 3D printed show home
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One New Zealand based construction company is working on the country's first 3D printed show home. Iconic Construction has broken ground on the projec...
Sir John Key: former Prime Minister voices disapproval with the Government's Treaty Principles Bill
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Key says he doesn't support the Government's controversial Treaty Principles Bill. It comes after calls from the former Prime Minster for the...
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO voices concerns as City Rail Link costs blow out
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's serious concerns political bickering is ballooning the cost of New Zealand's major construction projects. The cost of Auckland's City Rail Lin...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government's new maths curriculum
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's charging ahead with plans to shake up maths in primary schools. Prime Minister Chris Luxon revealed data which he says shows four out...
Mitch McCann: US correspondent on Donald Trump pulling out of a scheduled political debate
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's uncertainty over US presidential debates, as the candidates can't agree on a time and place. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are at odds after ...
Full Show Podcast: 5 August 2024
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of August, Education Minister Erica Stanford talks our shocking maths statistics an...
Andrew Hoggard: Associate Environment Minister on the Government's plan to push pause on Significant Natural Areas
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is sticking to its current timeline for suspending the establishment of Significant Natural Areas. It's set to legislate on its pre-ele...
Mark the Week: The Warriors selling out tells you about support, fandom and love
01 Aug 2024
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 Olympics: 5/10 Is i...
Greg Smith: Bremworth CEO on their marketing campaign for NZ wool carpet
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many new builds are opting for hardwood or synthetic carpets, ignoring the homegrown options. Bremworth launched a $2 million marketing campaign thi...
Mike's Minute: Health is adjusting back to being fair
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We end the week with a bit of good health news. We have been weighed down this week with the scrap over 14 layers of management, no doctors in Darga...
Guy Heveldt: 1News Olympics Reporter on the gender eligibility rules in boxing, if athletes are at the Olympic standards
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was raining rowing medals in Paris overnight. New Zealand’s medal tally has been brought up to five with the addition of a Gold in the women’...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The Olympics, Transpower, local businesses
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They talked the Olympics, the Transpower pylon debacle, and supporting l...
Full Show Podcast: 2 August 2024
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of August, we got our second gold medal overnight! Double sculls rower Brooke Francis i...
Penny Simmonds: Tertiary Education and Skills Minister on the Government's plans to replace Te Pukenga
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's consulting on a new model to replace Te Pukenga. The mega-polytech has been running at a large deficit and enrolments have decline...
Grant McCallum: Northland MP says Transpower owes the region for the losses due to the downed pylon
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Northland's MP wants Transpower to write the region a cheque after a pylon toppled north of Helensville, cutting power to much of the north. It's fo...
Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner on the report that found children are no safer today than after the death of Malachi Subecz
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A call for action, with urgency, to keep New Zealand children safe. The Independent Children's Monitor says tamariki are no safer today than when T...
David Perks: Regional Tourism New Zealand Chair on the funding boost for regional events
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's hoped Government funding for 132 regional events will aid tourism outside our main cities. The cash is going towards things like Central Otago'...