The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mike's Minute: Plenty of questions around trust in the media

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the key questions out of the annual Trust in News survey is, did Covid kill trust in New Zealand's media?  There are several notable numbers a...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the high annualised deficit sitting at 5.5% of the GDP

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The French GDP has taken a bit of a hit.  The country’s annualised debt for the year is sitting at 5.5%, higher than the 4.9% they were aiming for....

Full Show Podcast: 9 April 2024

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of April, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined to dig into the Government's new tar...

Kelvin Davidson: Corelogic Chief Property Economist on construction costs beginning to drop

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growth rates for the country's construction costs are the lowest in almost eight years.  The quarterly Cordell Construction Cost Index is a division ...

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical analyst on the missed opportunity for Winston Peters at the UN General Assembly

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters' has been praised for starting his speech at the UN by condemning Hamas.  The Foreign Affairs Minister used his speech at the General ...

Greg Johnson: Kiwi Singer-songwriter on his new music, returning to New Zealand, and his 1000 miles tour

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi singer-songwriter Greg Johnson's been back in New Zealand with his 1000 Miles Tour, bringing his latest album to kiwi audiences. Johnson is based...

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President says clarity is needed around the Government's climate goals

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A push for clarity around the effects of New Zealand's soon to be updated climate goals.  The Climate Commission has released a draft emissions budge...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the job cuts and the Government's new targets

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the public service has responded “fairly well” to the new government.  Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking asked h...

Christine Rankin: Former WINZ boss on the Government's goal to reduce the number on the Jobseeker benefit

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's goal to reduce the almost 190,000 Kiwis on the jobseeker benefit is finding support.  Christopher Luxon's unveiled nine Government t...

Mike's Minute: Is it time to flag the Christchurch Cathedral?

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The cathedral in Christchurch is what happens when you get bogged down in procrastination.  Of all the good Christchurch has done, and there is so mu...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on almost 60 percent of cases reported to police being abandoned

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2023, almost 60 percent of cases reported to police were abandoned.  In total, police received 962,521 emergency calls and reports – 572,037 wer...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist on costs from grocery suppliers slowing in March

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets slowed again in March, increasing 3.2 percent since last year.   The pace has been slowing for 13 months...

Nevil Pierse: Otago University professor and co-leader of the Kainga Oranga Housing and Health Research Programme on social development minister questioning the fairness of accommodation supplement

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Social Development Minister Louise Upston is questioning the fairness and sustainability of the state helping 364,000 tenants and mortgage-holders at ...

Full Show Podcast: 8 April 2024

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 8th April 2024, Mike discusses to the changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa rules wi...

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immediate changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa come into effect today to address migrant exploitation and unsustainable net migration.  Changes i...

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on funding boost from Mayor Wayne Brown to improving safety in Auckland

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown has injected $570,000 into improving safety in the city.  The money will go towards additional CCTV operators, a s...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest call between President Joe Biden and Israel's Netanyahu

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first call between Israel’s Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden since the Israeli air strike was tense.  President Biden is friends with chef ...

Mike's Minute: This Government has restored democracy

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a week in which the Government launched another action plan, the action that counts most for many is the announcement the Prime Minister told us wa...

Mark the Week: This is the Warriors' year

04 Apr 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.    Action plans: 7/10  You ...

Full Show Podcast: 5 April 2024

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 5th of April, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown joined to discuss the u-turn the Gover...

Margaret Foster: Former Silver Fern ahead of the announcing of the team's new coach

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Silver Fern Margaret Foster's hopeful Dame Noeline Taurua can rediscover her mojo in a new chapter for the national side.  Newstalk ZB underst...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ACC, sleep methods, and new business ventures

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson have once again joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week. On this docket today is ACC, sleep methods, and the new business ve...

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission Strategy General Manager on ASB's trillion-dollar infrastructure bill

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research by ASB economists suggests the country faces a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill over the next three decades.  The report states New Z...

Julien Lays: Building Industry Federation CEO on the changes to the Building Act creating more competition

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Building Industry Federation's top boss says cutting-red tape around building supplies will bring down costs.   The Government is changing the Bu...

Dr Alex Bartle: Sleep Expert on the health concerns caused by shift work

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shift workers are being warned about the impact on their health.   Research shows irregular work hours in young adulthood can have a negative health...

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Chair thinks the management numbers of the organisation could be cut

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A former health boss believes there are too many managers at the helm of the Health Ministry.  Newstalk ZB can reveal the Ministry of Health consider...

Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister on the decision to subject Māori wards to community referendum

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says it's fully aligned around the coalition commitment to make a U-turn on Māori wards.   A new bill requires the provision of Māor...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the changing mood in the UK as a result of the aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pressure is being heaped on Israel after their airstrike killed seven aid workers in Gaza.  UK Correspondent Rod Liddle says that the mood and temper...

Mike's Minute: The EV hype machine is over

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The forecasts were right.  The sales of electrified cars were bad in March. They said it would be after they were bad in January and bad in February....

Sharon Davies: Talent Propeller Managing Director on the work ethics and hiring of Generation Z

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Z is proving to be a pain in the workplace.  Overseas employers say they’re a nightmare to hire, they can barely get through an interview, are ...

Full Show Podcast: 4 April 2024

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4th of April, Education Minister Erica Stanford joined for a discussion about New Zealand...

Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players' Association CEO on their plan to call for the NZ Rugby board to resign immediately

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More drama has arisen surrounding the NZ Rugby board.  The NZ Rugby Players’ Association is calling for the entire board to quit immediately and fo...

Jeremy Helson: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the lifting on the temporary ban on US exports

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A huge win for commercial fishing after a temporary ban on US exports was lifted.  Following a case brought before US courts by Sea Shepherd in 2022,...

Nadia Lim and Carols Bagrie: NZ Celebrity farming couple on their success with Royalburn Station and the second season of 'Nadia's Farm'

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been about five years since Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie took over Royalburn Station, their endeavours growing the 485-hectare farm into the agric...

Greig Epps: Vehicle Import Association Chief Executive on the drop in electric vehicle sales

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mixed reports from electric vehicle dealers following a further softening of the market.   It took another plunge in March with just 9% of passenger ...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the issues with the new Aotearoa Histories Curriculum

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers are feeling overwhelmed by the scale of change needed to teach the new Aotearoa Histories Curriculum.   An Education Review Office report fi...

Anne Tolley: Tauranga Commission Chair defends way the group has been running the city

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tauranga commission chairwoman Anne Tolley has revealed she would prefer a “hybrid” local governance model as democracy sometimes “fails”. ...

Mike's Minute: We need more politicians like Shane Jones

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The only mistake Shane Jones made in cancelling the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary was he did it on a Thursday, and as a result the news would have been mi...

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the reopening of the Lehrmann case

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The day before the verdict would be announced, Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten has been reopened.  Channel Ten has won their b...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the deaths of aid workers in Gaza from Israeli air raids

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Widespread shock and calls for an investigation after seven aid workers were killed in Gaza by Israeli air raids.   World Central Kitchen is suspendi...

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the drop in consumer arrears month-on-month

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data suggests most people are managing their cash flows quite well.  The latest Centrix credit report shows the number of people behind on their ...

Willy Leferink: Synlait Supplier and former Chair of Federated Farmers on the debt and loss Synlait is facing

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's challenging time for dairy company Synlait. It's had a $96.2 million loss for the six months to January compared to a $4.8 million profit in the ...

Full Show Podcast: 3 April 2024

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3rd of April, Kerri Nuku of the Nurses Organisation joined for a chat about security in ...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on the rising levels of violence in hospitals and the machete attack in Wairarapa

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says permanent security guards in hospitals may be something the Government will have to look at. A Wairarapa Hospital visitor suf...

Kerri Nuku: Nurses Organisation President says nurses should be involved in the conversation as to what to do about rising violence in emergency departments

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The nurses union fears more violent incidents will take place unless something changes. A Wairarapa Hospital visitor suffered a skull fracture after b...

Sue Barker: Charity Lawyer on StarJam's urgent appeal as it faces closure

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A grim picture is being painted of the state of the country's charities. It follows an urgent financial appeal from disability youth charity StarJam, ...

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Scotland's new hate speech laws and JK Rowling's response

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JK Rowling has waded into the argument surrounding Scotland’s new hate speech laws.  The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act is intended to ...

Catherine Field: European Correspondent on the military equipment France is sending to Ukraine

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine will be receiving a boost from the French.  Tuesday will see the French Defence Minister joined by the US Secretary of State to show off some...

Full Show Podcast: 2 April 2024

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd April 2024, we talked to former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne and Prime Minister Christ...

Mike's Minute: The Government need less talk, more delivery

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be some debate, or at least questions, around when the Government are going to address the business of Māori seats at local council le...

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt on the Warriors win, the NFL, and sport over the Easter weekend

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the plethora of sport that took place over the long weekend and dive into the great win ...

Julie-Anne Kincade KC: Law Association Vice President on the merits of the jury system in the overloaded justice system

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A top lawyer is highlighting the merits of the jury system in the wake of concern from the Justice Minister.  Official data shows defendants are incr...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the Government's new action plan

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says his new action plan isn't just an announcement of an announcement.   The 36-point action plan includes reintroducing three st...

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the increasing rates of student stand downs

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s rising concerns new school stand down figures are a symptom of a report on classroom behaviour.  New Education Ministry data shows around 2...

Peter Dunne: Political Commentator on the Government's new action plan

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new Government priority list is being described as a gimmick.   The checklist includes reintroducing three strikes, delivering tax relief, and crea...

Keith Woodford: Lincoln University Honorary Professor of Agri-Food Systems on the impact of China's growing dairy industry

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An agricultural expert's hopeful that China's growing dairy industry isn't all bad news for New Zealand.  China is on track to become the third bigge...

Mike's Minute: Hipkins is a hypocrite on tax

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've been surprised this week by the amount of coverage Chris Hipkins managed to get himself around tax.  If you think about it, he didn't say anythi...

Mark the Week: Russell Coutts was the hero of the week

27 Mar 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.    Donald Trump: 7/10  He f...

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss the cost of pies, travel, real estate, and wicking beds

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Easter cutting the week short Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap this week. This week's agenda covers everything from real ...

Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players' Association CEO on Rugby NZ's proposal aiming to overhaul its governing structure

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NZ Rugby is aiming to overhaul its governing structure.  The board released a proposal aiming to change the sport’s leadership structure and create...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the state of the retail sector and the impact of Easter

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Easter break could see the retail sector get a much-needed boost.  The sector has seen eight quarters of declining sales, kiwis tightening their ...

Full Show Podcast: 28 March 2024

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 28th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined to discuss the vagaries of yesterd...

Anthony Crummy: Hockey NZ CEO on the multi-year partnership with TVNZ bringing hockey to free to air TV

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another sport is finding its way to free to air TV.  TVNZ has signed a multi-year partnership with Hockey NZ, the first long term deal between the tw...

Gavin Male: CEO of NZ Compare on how households could save hundreds by switching broadband providers

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Switching up your internet provider could save you hundreds.  NZ Compare has found that households could save up to $360 a year by changing their bro...

Ruth Shinoda: Education Evaluation Centre Head on New Zealand students' behaviour becoming worse in the last two years

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The behaviour of our kids in the classroom continues to be a problem.  New research from the Education Review Office shows disruptive behaviour has b...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the Budget Policy Statement

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she wants to stick to her $3.5 billion promise for her budg...

Mike's Minute: Why are we surprised about China?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was hard to watch the China spying coverage yesterday without wondering what all the fuss was about.  It had an air of breathlessness about it, as...

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the Labour Party's detention immigration bill

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Labour Party is making an effort to clean up an immigration “mess”.  Moments before question time yesterday the party introduced a...

Darren Gibbs: Westpac Senior Economist on what to expect from today's Budget Police Statement

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister will today unveil the Government's long-awaited Budget Policy Statement.  The document will shed important light on the fiscal s...

Andrew Geddis: Constitutional Law Expert says Winston Peters shouldn't get an apology for the Serious Fraud Office's case against the NZ First Foundation

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The question is being raised of whether Winston Peters is owed an apology after the Serious Fraud Office's case against the New Zealand First Foundati...

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson says that warning signs ahead of permanent speed cameras would be a quick easy win for road safety

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Placing warning signs ahead of all permanent speed cameras would be a quick win for road safety.  Of the 10 new cameras added to Auckland and Northla...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell discuss supermarket theft, SailGP and red tape, and if Winston Peters is owed an apology

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is red tape harming our country’s event industry?  Christchurch’s SailGP event has been overshadowed by CEO Sir Russell Coutts suggesting the eve...

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2024

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th March 2024, Mike looked at China hacking our systems and questioned whether we shou...

Max Salmon: NZ Initiative Researcher on the study comparing the size of New Zealand's government to similar countries

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Government seems to be a bit bloated.  A study from New Zealand Initiative shows New Zealand has 44% more ministers, and one and a ha...

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on potential adjustments to the Queenstown zoning issues impacting accommodation supplements

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A zoning issue that limits how much financial support Queenstown residents get for accommodation is being looked at by the Government.  An out-of-dat...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says it will take awhile to get Baltimore port back in working order after the bridge collapsed

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US officials are scrambling to get a critical Baltimore port reopened after a bridge collapse.  A fully-laden container ship lost power and rammed in...

Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director says the issue of the cyberattack on Parliament can be worked out

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s believed that the New Zealand and China relationship will be able to overcome recent cyber-attack allegations.  The GCSB has connected an atta...

Mike's Minute: Some thoughts on the public service cuts

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the political battle unfolds with the public service over savings, it is worth remembering a couple of things.  As much heat as the Government is...

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on France implementing a maximum terrorist alert in response to the shooting in Moscow

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

France is on maximum alert in response to a shooting in Moscow.  At least 137 people were killed and 150 injured when gunmen opened fire at a rock c...

Tom O'Neil: Managing Director of cv.co.nz on the Tertiary Commission funding niche fields to increase enrolment

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Niche fields are being prioritised as the Tertiary Commission decides who gets funding.  Piano tuning and scaffolding are among the fields they’re ...

Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2024

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th March 2024, the Prime Minister joined the show in his weekly slot to talk red tape an...

David Walliams: UK Comedian and TV Personality on his upcoming tour 'An Audience with David Walliams'

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An iconic name in the comedy scene, David Walliams is giving a glimpse behind the curtain in a manner he’s never done before.  ‘An Audience with...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on investigating the banking sectors competitiveness and the difficulty of holding major events in New Zealand

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says it's too hard to hold events like SailGP in New Zealand.  The two-day event in Lyttelton over the weekend was overshadowed by...

Mike Bush: Former Police Commissioner on the failings found by the independent review into the Cyclone Gabrielle emergency response

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns that Civil Defence isn't adequately prepared for emergencies, after failings were revealed in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.  ...

Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood New Zealand CEO on the potential issues with the Family Boost Policy

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Potential issues are being raised with the Government's childcare policy.   From July, parents and caregivers will be able to claim a maximum of $75 ...

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the Gisborne homicide investigation, police pay negotiations and community violence

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One person has been arrested and taken into custody after two men were found dead and three others were injured from a 100-person mass brawl in Gisbor...

Enda Brady: Princess of Wales was effectively bullied into video announcement of cancer diagnosis

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis over the weekend. Kate Middleton says she has been keeping the news private to explain to her you...

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2024

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 25th March 2024, the police speak about the deadly Gisborne brawl and Mike gets to Britain ...

Dave de Lange: Police Detective Inspector on launch of homicide investigation after mass brawl in Gisborne

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A homicide investigation has been launched after two people died and three others were injured in a mass brawl in Gisborne on Saturday night.   The l...

Chris Hipkins: State of Nation speech focus on tax policy and looking ahead to the next election

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour leader Chris Hipkins gave a State of Nation speech on Sunday with a big focus on tax policy.  Hipkins tells Mike Hosking the scale of cuts the...

Mark the Week: Winston Peters got exactly what he wanted

21 Mar 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.    Common sense: 7/10  You ...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Department of Justice and 15 states' legal suit against Apple

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Department of Justice and 15 states are suing Apple.  They're alleging it's used the powerful demand for its iPhone and other products to driv...

Mike's Minute: The world is looking at us for what not to do

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, a recession it is then.  Another one.  We had one at the end of 2022, going into 2023. Remember those good times? It got revised initially and t...

Wrapping the Week: Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson join Mike Hosking to discuss intermittent fasting, vintage t-shirts, and the Warriors

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby are back to wrap the week with Mike Hosking, discussing the Warriors, intermittent fasting, and vintage shirts. LISTEN AB...

Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the impact of the SailGP races in Christchurch this weekend

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big weekend for the Garden City.  Auckland's loss is Christchurch's gain when SailGP returns for a second year in a row while the Warriors pla...

Sue Garrett: Otago University Researcher on the need for workplaces to support those with Chronic Migraine

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The perception of chronic migraines as "just headaches" need to change in the workplace.  An Otago University study shows nearly a quarter of partici...

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister defends time needed to reverse blanket speed reductions

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister is defending the time it will take to reverse the last Government's blanket speed reductions.  Cabinet has agreed to reverse m...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on New Zealand moving into a technical recession

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis promised Kiwis that there’s still “hope” despite the bleak outlook for the economy.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Mike...

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the Commerce Commission's report into the banking industry

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Banking Association says there is indeed competition in the market.   A draft report from the Commerce Commission has found a two-tier system div...

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's support for the Russian Election results

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Russian election has sparked a tussle between Italy’s Prime Minister and her Deputy.   Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has gone against th...