The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Louise Upston: Employment Minister on the report finding the need to grow the energy sector workforce
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Employment Minister's backing a push to grow the energy sector's workforce. A report by two industry groups —Energy Resources Aotearoa and...
Mike's Minute: A gesture, or an actual economic solution?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How many ways can you slice the petrol handout? Many. The Government is to be commended on restraint, and I hope that message of restraint...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent discusses the latest from the conflict between the US and Iran
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are already underway and Iranian officials are very keen to make a deal. Pakistan's offering to hold ta...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on political cash for access fundraisers, the Government's fuel relief package
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Politics Wednesday, Mike Hosking was joined by Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen to delve into the biggest stories of the week thus far. ...
Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses the new fuel relief package and ...
Jason Delamore: Lotto CEO on the changes to Powerball and the jackpots
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lotto's changing things up for the first time in 19 years. It's increasing prizes and adding four new Powerballs, which means the odds of winni...
Richard Sullivan: Health New Zealand Chief Clinical Officer on the improvements delivered across the health targets
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes faster emergency care will ease pressure across the health system. In the three months to October, about 74% of ED patients wer...
Craig Piggott: Halter CEO on the planned expansion of their smart collar company for beef and dairy cattle
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A New Zealand tech company is planning a large-scale expansion after raising more than $370 million in funding. Auckland-based Halter develops "...
Neil Barnes: All Blacks Assistant Coach on his new position, the team going forward
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Barnes insists he'll be prepared to challenge his new boss Dave Rennie when and where he sees fit. The Taranaki mentor has been appointed R...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's relief package for lower to middle income working families as fuel prices continue rising
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is confident she hasn't jumped the gun with her fuel relief package. The Government's unveiled a temporary $50 weekly tax c...
Mike's Minute: What does government help look like?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If the question is "what can the Government do to help you offset the war and its costs?", the answers will not only all be different, chances are no ...
Phil Rosenthal: Creator and Producer of 'Somebody Feed Phil' on the show, his career, liveshows in NZ and Australia
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest names in food is undoubtably Phil Rosenthal. The creator of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ has gone on to write cookbooks, chi...
Sajad Bassam: Capstone & Marsden Group Merger CEO on the decision to combine the two groups
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major merger in the hotel sector. Two local players, Capstone Hotel Management and Marsden Group, are set to merge from April 1st, creating th...
Full Show Podcast: 24 March 2026
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of March, the Government intends to relax our fuel standards to align with Australia....
Heath Mills: NZ Cricket Players Association CEO on NZ Cricket backing NZ20 to replace Super Smash
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A T20 cricketing revolution is officially underway in New Zealand. The governing body is backing the proposed NZ20 privatised franchise league a...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the results of ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a tale of two cities, with Canterbury crowned the top regional economy and Wellington finishing last. ASB's latest Regional Economic Score...
Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government changing fuel specifications to align with Australia
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes aligning with Australian fuel standards could allow us to work together in an Anzac-type arrangement for fuel supply. The Govern...
Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait's boss says the company's facing its toughest period in 20 years, but hopes a turnaround is near. The Canterbury milk processor's posted...
Lurion De Mello: Energy market expert and Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University on the changes to fuel import specifications to ease supply burden
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A refined oil expert's dismissing the idea the Government's allowing 'dirty fuel' into the country to ease supply. Our fuel specifications are c...
Cameron George: One NZ Warriors CEO on a successful start to the season
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the second time in One NZ Warriors history the team has started a season 3 and 0, most recently beating the Knights 38 - 12. One NZ Warriors...
Winston Peters: NZ First leader on State of the Nation and election strategy
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NZ First leader Winston Peters joined Mike Hosking to chat about his State of the Nation speech and election strategies. Peters said he will rel...
Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on election result and illegal cigarettes
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labor has comfortably won re-election in South Australia while One Nation surpasses the Liberals. The result means Peter Malinauskas will return...
Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of March, we look at what could happen after the 48 hours is up from Trump's ultim...
Mike's Minute: It's a good time to be a Warriors fan
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I tell you what, it never gets old. How good are the Warriors? First time since 2018 we are 3-0. It's the second time ever. That’s a lot of years wh...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on ICE deployments to airports and Trump threats
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ICE had been deployed to American airports amidst a partial government shutdown resulting in airport workers going without pay for weeks. US cor...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats economic management amidst instability
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for their weekly catch up to chat about the fuel crisis, economic management, and the possibility...
Jeffery Pryce: Foreign Policy Institute Fellow on Trump's latest Iran threats
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's latest threats in the war with Iran are targeted towards Iran's energy fields. The threat comes with a deadline demanding Iran reopen th...
Mark the Week: You can't start any better than the Warriors have
19 Mar 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 war: 3/10&nbs...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Middle East conflict, Israel's attack on Iran's gas fields
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Differing accounts on the US’ level of involvement in Israel’s attack on Iran’s gas fields. The tit for tat between the two is continuing...
Mike's Minute: The worst week for Trump's war
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Obviously Chris Hipkins would disagree, but Donald Trump surely wins the "crap week of the week" award, given his week has material outcomes for all o...
Monty Betham: Former Warriors Captain previews the clash against the Newcastle Knights
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After two victories at home to start the season, the Warriors are heading across the ditch. They’re facing off against the Newcastle Knights o...
Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains what the Government is looking to do...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Breakfast guests and geopolitics
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The week has come to an end which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed cars, some o...
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor in Agriscience on the increasing cost of running a farm
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of running a farm is surging. ANZ's latest Agri Insights report, which used data from more than four thousand farms over five years, fo...
Sir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Rod Drury believes it's New Zealand's time to step up and make a big difference in the world. The Xero founder has been crowned the 2026 Kiw...
Jeanette Park: Police Assistant Commissioner on the dropping rate of crime victimisation
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Better Police visibility and increased community engagement are being credited for a drop in crime victimisation. About 28% of Kiwis experienced...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel prices and reserves and the GDP rising by 0.2% in the December quarter
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is looking into ‘doing something simple’ to get cash into Kiwis' wallets as fuel prices increase, refined oil proving a challenge.&...
Mike's Minute: Further proof the taxpayer poll was an outlier
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Does the Talbot Mills poll out yesterday blow wide open the overt and corrupt actions of the parts of the media that went to town last week, and the w...
Robbie Williams: British pop legend on his career, success of his new album, BRITPOP tour
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
British pop legend Robbie Williams is coming to entertain New Zealand this November. The artist behind Angels, Rock DJ, and Let Me Entertain You...
Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of March, the GDP figure for the December quarter will be announced today – 12 day...
Aaron Martin: NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer on the Government pushes a harder line stance for criminals
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's potential for the immigration system to become bogged down in bureaucracy as the Government pushes a harder line stance. It's proposed ...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni siding with the EU over Trump
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy’s Government is holding emergency talks tonight to introduce legislation to hold down fuel prices, potentially introducing fines for speculato...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the GDP will rise by 0.4% in the December quarter
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are predicting promising economic results from the last quarter ahead of the ongoing ripple effects caused by war in the Middle East. GDP d...
Matt Megaw: Counties Manukau Rugby Union Head of Community on the decision to remove junior fees to revive grassroots participation
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scrapping rugby fees for kids is boosting grassroots participation. Counties Manukau was first to fund junior fees three years ago, with Nelson...
Miles Hurrell: Outgoing Fonterra CEO on his departure after eight years in the role
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The departing Fonterra boss says he was never meant to be in the role as long as he has been. Chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he wil...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the plan to boost military cooperation between NZ and Australia with new ANZAC force
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Defence Minister Judith Collins says it’s vital New Zealand's able to look after a vast area, stretching from Antarctica to Tonga. The Austral...
Mike's Minute: The Hipkins allegations and effect
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I suppose the ultimate question is, what do you want in a leader, or more specifically, the Prime Minister? Chris Hipkins is immersed in a growi...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk Chris Hipkins allegations, Mark Mitchell's wedding
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Politicians from across the spectrum are steering clear of discussing claims made by Chris Hipkins' ex. The Labour leaders' denied allegations m...
Robbie Williams: British pop legend on the increasing scale of live performances and concerts
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
British pop legend Robbie Williams offers his thoughts on the increasing scale of live performances and concerts as part of an interview with Mike Hos...
Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of March, we talk food prices, geothermal investment, and chat with the legendary R...
Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins and whether the public should know the details of a politician's private life
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should a politician’s private life impact their political career? Labour Leader Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul made allegations against hi...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's $50 million investment in geothermal
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is aiming to bolster our geothermal supply. It announced $50 million in new funding, with $23 million has been committed so far – inc...
John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the report finding New Zealand must compete to retain Chinese international students
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students. A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolment...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the impact of the Middle East conflict on grocery prices and stock
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cost increases from the war in Iran haven’t hit supermarket shelves yet, Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin says. The latest food pr...
Matt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the report showing the sector's economic impact
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The economic impact of property investors is being quantified for the first time. A report commissioned by the Property Investors Federation est...
Mike's Minute: Invented stories and the media
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How long can you pedal an invention? On Friday March 6th the poll is out. It's bad for National and the media has concocted the idea that as a r...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK's stance on the war in the Middle East, Strait of Hormuz
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The UK says it won't be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East as Donald Trump urges allies to keep shipping lanes open. The US President wan...
Dr Nikolas Stihl: Chair of the Stihl Advisory Board and Supervisory Board on the company's 100th anniversary
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of our favourite tool shops is now a century old. 2026 marks 100 years for the tool company Stihl, which has been in New Zealand for over 40...
Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis breaks down the fuel situation and its impac...
Matt Aitken: Wētā FX Head of Visual Effects on winning Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā FX team last night after another Oscar win. Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at t...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the overhaul of the health system, decision making, and the winter investment
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister's unveiled an overhaul of the health system. It will see workforce, budget, service delivery, and recruitment decisions made...
Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council Executive Director on the Government's proposed alcohol law overhaul
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New alcohol legislation could go further. The Bill put to Parliament yesterday includes a raft of changes to bar licences, aiming to cut red ta...
John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair on the resignation of Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's preparing to recruit a new boss after the resignation of current CEO Miles Hurrell. Hurrell's given six months' notice to allow for a...
Warren Wilmot: BYD General Manager on the increasing electric vehicle sales as fuel prices continue to rise
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An electric vehicle provider saw an uptake in electric and hybrid car sales over the weekend as fuel prices continue to soar. BYD General Manage...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing global oil crisis, action in the Strait of Hormuz
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has emphasised there’s a range of scenarios for inflation amidst the global oil crisis – not just the worst-case sc...
Steve Price: Australia Correspondent calls One Nation's poll results 'crazy'
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia Correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to talk about the latest news out of Australia. One Nation have reached 24% in the lates...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Oscars security measures and that latest of the Iran conflict
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security m...
Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel...
Peter Debruge: Variety's Chief Film Critic chats best of the year ahead of the Oscars
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Oscars arrive at noon (NZT) today with One Battle After Another as the front runner for Best Picture, with a chance of 76.3%, but Sinners is being...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats visit to the Pacific, fuel security and imports
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for their weekly catch up to chat fuel security, his visit to the Pacific, and Trump's calls for ...
Mike's Minute: Is the Government ignoring advice for a reason?
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another “advice ignored” story. The trouble with advice is it's not automatically right and more often than not the media seems to think it co...
Mike's Minute: We have good news on housing
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have good news on housing. 1) It's still a buyers' market. 2) A good chunk of the buyers are first timers. It’s the debate we s...
Mark the Week: The Covid report tells us what we already knew
12 Mar 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 Warriors: 8/1...
Mike's Minute: My observations on week 2 of the war
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My observations on week two of the war. I'm as convinced as ever I was that this thing is over in the four week-ish window they said it would be...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the conflict in Iran, release of oil barrels to combat spiking prices
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Members of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves to help combat steep oil prices arisi...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Car-less days and the Melania documentary
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding o...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the report showing the declining domestic gas supply and its effect on the economy
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An energy industry lobby group is warning the decline in domestic gas supply is a sign of a shrinking economy. PwC research —commissioned by G...
Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 13th of March, is the Government really considering car-less days because of the fuel insta...
Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain reviews Warriors v Roosters, previews Raiders clash
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors are in for a challenge as they aim to go two for two in the NRL season. They stunned the Roosters in their opening clash, claiming...
Ulrich Speidel: Auckland University computer science lecturer on the impact of Datagrid's South Island data centre getting a greenlight
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A massive new power user could put extra pressure on the South Island’s electricity system. Datagrid has just received resource consent for a ...
Kath Low: ChristchurchNZ Head of Destination on the increasing number of visitors staying in the city
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A tourism surge is putting pressure on Christchurch’s hotel capacity. Hotels reached 96.4% occupancy last month – the highest February in a ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on New Zealand's fuel supplies, next steps amid ongoing uncertainty
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government admits its walking a fine line between being prepared and causing panic. It's considering a raft of possible measures like car-le...
Mike's Minute: Is there a legal case to be heard on the vaccine advice?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Question six, the House of Parliament Question Time. Winston Peters to Simeon Brown. The mandate for 12 to 17 year olds and the double dose of ...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Giorgia Meloni's criticism of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy’s Prime Minister has joined other EU leaders in criticising the US-Israeli war on Iran. They’ve reportedly bombed nearly ten thousand ...
Tom Walsh: Kiwi Shot-putter on the summer circuit, upcoming international events
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a successful summer circuit in New Zealand, Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is gearing up for a year of international competitions. The Diamond...
Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of March, the Government is offering a pay rise to non-union primary teachers as the...
Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults working out and the use of structured exercise facilities
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The exercise industry is making gains. New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million peop...
Andreas Heuser: Heuser Whittington Partner on New Zealand's fuel security with the conflict in the Middle East, South Korea
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping the Marsden Point refinery open would not have helped the current fuel supply situation, as the crude oil it refined would have come from the ...
Andrew Donegan: Heinz Wattie's Managing Director on the proposed closure of three manufacturing facilities, axing of 350 jobs
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Heinz Wattie's says it's just not viable to continue selling frozen vegetables, Gregg's Coffee, and several dips. It's proposing to close manuf...
Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the impact of rising jet fuel prices on fares, plans to cut flights
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unprecedented jet fuel prices are set to cause extensive Air New Zealand flight cancellations, affecting tens of thousands of people. The airlin...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government offering pay rises to ten thousand non-union primary teachers
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister says they'll continue to work with unionised primary teachers, despite offering pay rises to the rest. About ten thousan...
Mike's Minute: My observations on the Covid Inquiry
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some simple observations on part two of the Covid Inquiry. 1) It's cheaper than the British equivalent finished last week that cost over half a ...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on latest from the conflict in the Middle East
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The White House says the conflict with Iran will end when Donald Trump decides it will end. The US President says the mission is almost complete...
Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the members of the Iranian women's football team seeking asylum in Australia
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seven Iranian football players have now been granted asylum in Australia. Five players from the women’s team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari...
Kate Tulp: ServiceNow Country Manager on Kiwis spending less time on hold to customer call centres
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis are spending less time on hold to customer service call centres. Research from AI platform ServiceNow estimates New Zealanders spent 22 mi...
Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2026
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of March, we dig into the findings of the Covid Inquiry, and look at just how long ...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss the Covid-19 Inquiry and Mark's house in Bali
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday saw the release of the results of the second phase of the Inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 response. Today on Politics Wednesday,...
Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on housing affordability reaching a decade-best level
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Housing affordability in New Zealand has improved to its best level in almost a decade, according to new data from Cotality. Lower property valu...
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the findings of the second phase of the Covid-19 Inquiry
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The former Covid Response Minister admits some pandemic decisions were mishandled. The second phase of the Covid inquiry has found New Zealand’...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the findings of the final phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister is highlighting the importance of the Covid-19 Inquiry. The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall, New Zea...