The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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'...

Brooke Francis: Olympic rower on their gold medal win, balancing motherhood and an Olympic career

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's had its best day yet at the Paris Olympics with our rowers taking home three medals.  The women's coxless four winning bronze, the men'...

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the far right attack on a mosque after the Southport stabbing

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A UK community continues to grieve after this week’s fatal stabbings.  Three children died and five more are critically injured in the Merseyside c...

Sam Whitelock: Former All Black on his autobiography 'View From the Second Row'

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to All Black legacies, Sam Whitelock has left one like few others.  A two-time World Cup winner, World Rugby Player of the Year, All Bl...

Mike's Minute: One of the worst cases of red tape idiocy

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever want an example of why the new fast track legislation is not only a good idea, but badly needed, I give you Northport.  Northport want to...

Wayne McNee: AgriZeroNZ CEO on the New Zealand trials to see if daffodil extract can cut livestock methane emissions

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A common yellow flower could be the secret to cutting methane emissions.  AgrizeroNZ is partnering with Welsh company Agroceutical Products, triallin...

Ian Powell: Health Commentator on the Government's appointment of Regional deputy CEOS

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A health commentator isn't expecting new appointments at Health New Zealand to change much.   The Government's appointed four Deputy Chief Executives...

Paul Wood: The Spectator foreign affairs columnist on the likely response to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Iran

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A foreign affairs journalist says Iran will have to respond to the assassination of a Hamas' leader.   Iran's vowing to avenge the killing of Ismail ...

Full Show Podcast: 1 August 2024

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1st of August, the Hamas leader has been assassinated in Iran and now the world waits for...

Hayden Wilde: Kiwi athlete on winning the silver medal in the Men's Olympic Triathlon

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has gained its second medal as Hayden Wilde takes the silver in the men’s triathlon.  Wilde was overtaken by Brit Alex Yee around 300 m...

David Seymour: ACT Party Leader on the stoush with Speaker Gerry Brownlee over racial harassment

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A bitter stand off has erupted between the ACT Party and the Speaker of the House.  The party is slamming Gerry Brownlee for allowing opposition MPs ...

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the easing number of arrears but increasing number of businesses liquidating

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consumers finances look to be recovering, but the relief has yet to pass on to businesses.  The Centrix July Credit Indicator says arrears are easing...

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the significant donations to Kamala Harris' campaign

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Momentum is on Kamala Harris' side as the Democrats eat away at Donald Trump's lead in the polls.  Her campaign says they've raised more than NZ$330...

Dr Euan McTurk: Battery Electrochemist on the materials used in electric vehicle batteries, EV Batteries Explained event

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A world leading battery electrochemist is on New Zealand’s shores.  Dr Euan McTurk will be speaking at a function put on by Drive Electric, aiming ...

Pete de Wet: Triathlon New Zealand CEO on the Men's event being postponed and the quality of the Seine

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will the men's triathlon face the amputation of one leg due to pollution of the River Seine at the Paris Olympics?  The race was due to take place la...

Mike’s Minute: We take the tax cuts as a rare win

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to tax cut day.  It's been a while since we've been able to say that. The tax cuts arrive to an uncertain debate as to what exactly they do. ...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on Andrew Coster, health management

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to dig into the biggest political stories of the week so far.  On the agenda:  Police Commissio...

Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2024

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 31st of July, democracy for Māori wards is back and our prettiest city's house prices j...

Tyla King: Black Fern Sevens player on their Olympic Gold Medal win over Canada

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Medal number one for New Zealand at the Paris Olympic Games.   The Black Ferns Sevens have defended the gold medal they won three years ago in Tokyo ...

Robert McLachlan: Massey University Science Professor on Air NZ backtracking on their climate targets

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise and disappointment as Air New Zealand's 2030 climate targets go up in smoke.  It's backtracked on a plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions ...

Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister on the Māori wards referendum, Local Government's response

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Local Government Minister's defending controversial changes to the rules around councils' Māori wards.  The third reading of the bill has passed...

Julie Scott: Community Housing Trust CEO on Queenstown's battle with affordable housing

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Queenstown seems to be in a losing battle on affordable housing as its average property value crosses more than two million dollars.  That's a 50% in...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the removal of the affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders will soon be able to access finance with confidence.  From today, the Government's removing the affordability regulations from the Cre...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the dropping odds of the Seine's use in the Olympics

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not looking hopeful for the athletes expecting a dip in the Seine.  Familiarisation dips for the triathlon competitors have been cancelled for...

Mat Weir: First Table founder and CEO on the growing demand for the app's half-price fares

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite feeling the brunt of the current economic climate, figures suggest the hospitality industry is seeing some growth.  The Restaurant Associatio...

Mike’s Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal strikes again

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Waitangi Tribunal strikes again.  At a time when the office that looks after the money that gets handed out to Māori to head off to court is in ...

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the team's 2024 season selling out

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While results would suggest it’s not quite the Warriors year, their attendance rates say otherwise.  They’ve officially sold out their entire 202...

Callum Hedge: Kiwi Indy NXT Driver on his move from Porsche racing, driving Indy

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Callum Hedge is making his mark in Indy NXT off the back of his success in the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup.  He’s fourth in the standings after append...

Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2024

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of July, the Police Association's Chris Cahill discusses the proposed Firearm Prohibi...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the New Zealand Film Commission's spending on parties

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Film Commission has raised eyebrows by throwing two parties apiece for its outgoing acting chief executive, and for its incoming chi...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the need for search powers in the gang crackdown

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Police say they need search powers to crack down on gang associates and their firearms.  New proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would ban people...

Madeline Newman: AI Forum New Zealand Executive Director says NZ could be a world leader in AI

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A blueprint's been released for New Zealand to be on the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence development.  AI Forum New Zealand is made up of mem...

Steve Price: Australia correspondent on Olympic swimming hopes and cabinet reshuffle

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking of Australia’s Olympic medal chances – with high hopes for the country’s swimmers.  Mean...

Commentary Box: The Olympics are underway

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join Mike Hosking to discuss the Olympics Games getting underway, including the NZ men’s Sevens being knocked out fro...

Will Jordan: All Black on return to squad following injury

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will Jordan is back in black, following a season-long stint on the sideline.  Sam Cane also sees a return – with the naming of the Rugby Championsh...

Karen Chhour: Minister for Children on day one of military-style youth bootcamp pilot

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is day one of the Government’s military-style youth bootcamp pilot.  The programme has faced harsh criticism from the opposition and experts, bu...

Jonathan Ayling: Free Speech Union Chief Executive on NZ universities implementation of free speech policies

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following Otago University’s implementation of a free speech and academic freedom policy earlier this year, universities countrywide are following s...

Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2024

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of July, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick explains why the Greens have to wai...

Chloe Swarbrick: Green Party Co-leader on senior Pasifika network leaders walking out

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Green Party leadership has written to Darleen Tana, giving her 21 days to respond to calls to resign.  Senior leaders from the Green’s Pacific Netw...

Mitch McCann: US correspondent on surge in donations to Kamala Harris' campaign

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seven days since Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential race, Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised over $200 million.  Two thirds of that money...

Pam Ford: Tataki Auckland Unlimited Director of Economic Development on Auckland's five year economic monitor report

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A five-year snapshot of Auckland's economic situation shows that despite longer lockdowns, the region still grew 10% financially, matching the nationa...

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the response to Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the Unites States

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a highly divisive speech from Benjamin Netanyahu as thousands protest his visit to the US.   The Israeli Prime Minister is meeting Vice Presid...

Mark the Week: Kamala Harris is the winner for the week

25 Jul 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.    Tech: 3/10  For all that...

Andrew Hoggard: Food Safety Minister on the infant formula label changes

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's opposing proposals for infant formula label changes while Australia is adopting them.   Dairy industry groups raised concern it could i...

Mike's Minute: Military academies - let them give it a crack

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of the week the Government's much debated military academies for young offenders will be underway.  They are probably the headline aspect ...

Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2024

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th of July, one of our two flagbearers Aaron Gate is on the show to talk the honour of le...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Bets and kimchi sprinkles

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was.  They talked kimchi sprinkles, the CrowdStrike outage and bets ...

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor on the proposed sandwich board ban

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson's proposed sandwich board ban is being viewed as a case of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.  The city council's looking at banning the sig...

Paul Goldsmith: Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister on the plan to override a Court of Appeal decision regarding Customary Marine Titles

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government wants to override a Court of Appeal decision over Māori claims to coastlines.  The Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister has annou...

Simon Davies: Former President of Otago Federated Farmers on the lack of transparency in the new freshwater rules

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns are rising in Otago over a lack of transparency from the regional council about new freshwater rules.   Federated Farmers Otago has written ...

Aaron Gate: New Zealand Olympic track cyclist on being selected as an Olympic Flagbearer for the opening ceremony

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a proud moment for two athletes after being named New Zealand's flag bearers for the 2024 Olympic games.  Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing a...

Rod Liddle: UK correspondent on seven Labour MPs suspended for voting against the party on two-child benefit

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The British Government has suspended seven Labour MPs for six months after they voted against an amendment to scrap the UK’s two-child benefit cap. ...

Pita Alatini and Louie Anderson: Former All Black and Kiwi on Season 4 of reality series Match Fit

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reality TV series Match Fit is back for its fourth season, with the first episode airing last night. The series involves ex-rugby union and rugby leag...

Jo McKenna: Italian correspondent on Capri officials wanting a barrier of buoys to block boats visiting the Isle

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Officials in Italy's Capri are planning a crackdown on overtourism to the Isle. One of the isle's mayor is proposing a barrier of 40 buoys to be place...

Mike's Minute: After the Abuse in Care report, the next stage has to go well

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The hopeful part in this Royal Commission into Abuse in Care seems to be that everyone who can now do something about it starts on the same page.  Th...

Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2024

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 25th of July, Erica Stanford has a massive job in front of her as she responds to the...

Jonathan Jansen: New Zealand Esports chief executive on inaugural Olympic Esports Games announced for Saudi Arabia next year

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Preparations for the next Olympics are already underway, in the form of the inaugural Olympic Esports.  The International Olympic Commitee has announ...

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ chair on warnings the Emission Trading Scheme could put greenhouse vegetable growers out of business

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Emissions Trading Scheme could soon stop Kiwis from eating their greens.  Greenhouse tomato, cucumber and capsicum growers are set to be affected...

Rob Coneybeer: Shasta co-founder says New Zealand's tax laws are out of step and discouraging expat Kiwis and migrants from moving here

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An NZIER report finds New Zealand's inadvertently discouraging talented people from moving here.  Our current tax laws make expat Kiwis and migrants ...

Lester Levy: New Health New Zealand commissioner says agency has an over-spending problem, not an under-funding problem

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The new Tsar of the health system says the agency has an over-spending problem, not an under-funding problem.   The Government's sacked the board of...

Erica Stanford: Minister Responsible for The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care says they'll do everything to hold faith-based groups responsible

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Stanford says the Government will do everything it can to get faith-based groups to apologise for the part they played in the abuse of thousands...

Steve Price: Alleged gang rape of Australian rattles Paris days before 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The alleged gang rape of an Australian woman in Paris just days before the Olympic Opening Ceremonies has put the city – and visiting athletic t...

Mike's Minute: Darleen Tana - time for more professionalism

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This has been the battle of the psycho babble and cliches. Parliament returned yesterday and with it, the return of Darleen Tana: political disgrace a...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell discuss Darleen Tana and police recruitment and retention

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Politics Wednesday National’s Mark Mitchell and Labour’s Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to dig into some of the biggest political to...

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2024

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 24th of July, we preview the huge Abuse in Care report released today, as well as how...

Leanne Geraghty: Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer on one-off Warriors Las Vegas package

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand is this morning saying Viva Wahs Vegas. They’ve announced a one-off Auckland to Las Vegas flight celebrate the Warriors’ 2025 seas...

Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ founder says retailers shouldn't be making profits from card transaction fees

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Acceptance that reviewing the way fees are charged for PayWave and online card transactions in New Zealand is a positive for all. The Commerce Commis...

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency chief executive on Kiwis getting through over 17kg of methamphetatime per week

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Police believe methamphetamine has become a $19.4 million problem in this country. New figures show Kiwis are getting through 17.5kg of it each week. ...

Andrew Geddis: Otago University law professor on whether the Greens will use waka-jumping to expel Darleen Tana

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

THREE KEY FACTS: Former Green MP Darleen Tana will remain as an independent MP “as long as this place allows me” The Greens say Tana misled the...

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister says recent weather events highlight how critical Northland regional expressway is

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A regional expressway for Northland is number one on the Government's infrastructure priority list. The Transport Minister's agreed to accelerate thin...

Ken Clearwater: Abuse in care advocate says report is an opportunity to validate what actually happened

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister will apologise for abuse in care later this year. A major report into the history of abuse in care and faith-based institutions is ...

Simon Marks: Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle quits over Donald Trump assassination bid

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from ...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the situation in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games beginning

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 Olympic Games are set to begin.   President Emmanuel Macron said during a visit to the Olympic Village that France is “ready and we will b...

Mike's Minute: Is America ready for a female president?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Media outlets around the world rolled out the predictable articles yesterday post the announcement, with the headline "Who is Kamala Harris?"  They r...

Amy Tarkanian: Republican Strategist says the next months of the US Election are likely to be vicious

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The next three months of the US Election are likely to be more vicious than we've seen before. Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian says American poli...

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2024

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd of July, the Health NZ board is so useless they're getting dumped for a commissioner....

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the impact of short-term rentals on the housing market

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The public's view of the impact of short-term rentals on the housing market could be about to change.  New Infometrics data shows rental companies li...

Mark Gilbert: Former US Ambassador to New Zealand on Kamala Harris gaining traction in the US Election

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A historic presidential nomination looks to be in reach of Kamala Harris, who's rapidly gaining traction among Democratic supporters.   The US Vice P...

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the All Blacks v Fiji match in San Diego

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday saw the All Blacks record a record win in San Diego.  They were stateside over the weekend, facing off against Fiji and taking the win 47-5....

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the replacing of the Health NZ Board with a commissioner

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon is defending the time it's taken to step in and remove Health New Zealand's board.  Health Minister Shane Reti yesterday appointed...

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the agency overspending at a rate of $130m a month

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are being raised as to where the blame lies for issues within Health New Zealand.  The board is being replaced with a commissioner as the a...

Steve Price: Australian correspondent on more than 160 New Zealanders signing up to the ADF

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More New Zealanders are applying to become members of Australia's army. It comes after Australia made changes to the way they recruit new members, wit...

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2024

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of July, Joe Biden stood down from re-election just as the show began. We had all ...

Mike's Minute: Yet again, we don't care about local body politics

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The great dichotomy of local government is on display right now and seemingly no wants to address it: The turnout in Tauranga was pathetic.  The late...

Commentary Box: Ardie Savea, Oscar Piastri, Warriors

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to discuss the All Blacks’ 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego, Ardie Savea’s move to Moana Pasifika...

Jonathan Chew: Infant Nutrition Council chief executive on what infant formula labelling proposal could mean for dairy sector

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy manufacturers are on edge as a potentially catastrophic move looms.  This week Food Ministers here and across the ditch are expected to discuss...

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor says traffic management industry is taking advantage of safety rules

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's mayor says the traffic management industry's taking advantage of New Zealand's safety rules.   Wayne Brown's commissioned an independent E...

Mahe Drysdale: New Tauranga mayor says voters have seen the success he's had before he entered politics

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tauranga's new mayor says his election campaign was built on collaboration.   Champion Olympic rower Mahe Drysdale has an almost 6000 vote lead in th...

Russell Craig: Former Microsoft National Technology Officer says diversifying tech landscape may not be enough to protect from global outages

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Belief it's not as simple as diversifying New Zealand's technology landscape to protect us from global IT outages.   Friday's global outage - which i...

Geoffrey Miller: International geopolitical expert on Israeli strikes on Yemen and how it could impact the US

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions in the Middle East are rising with Yemen and Israel exchanging fire.  At least three people are dead, with dozens of others injured, followi...

Jeff Mason: Reuters White House correspondent says it's been difficult to predict if Joe Biden would drop out

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden's dropping out of the US presidential race.  It's the first time in decades a sitting US President has ended a re-election run.   Biden's ...

Richard Arnold: US President Joe Biden standing down from 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden has pulled out of the election race, saying it was in the best interest of the Democrat party and the country for him to stand down as cand...

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on job market reports

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's unemployment rate rose over 4% as the country added more than 43,000 full-time jobs Economists had previously expected 20,000 roles but th...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Joe Biden's cratering re-election chances

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US Democrats may be too late to choose a new Presidential candidate. President Biden has not given a clear sign of considering quitting the race, but ...

James Patterson: Former Rugby Union player and Kansas City Blues coach ahead of the All Blacks v Fiji in San Diego

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks are set to play their next match at a bit of an unexpected location.   San Diego is set to get a taste of Tier 1 international rugby w...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The US Presidential race, the cost of GPs, whereabouts Mike sits on the spectrum

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the week comes to a close, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was.  They discussed the latest in the US Presid...

Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on Donald Trump's talk of unity, accepting the Republican nomination

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s concerns Donald Trump's change of tune since his assassination attempt may not last long.  Trump will formally accept the Republication nom...