The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Nigel Farage standing in the UK's general election

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel Farage has made a U-turn regarding the UK’s general election.  The former Ukip and Brexit party leader initially had no plans to stand during...

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the World War II D-Day commemorations this week

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year marks 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings, commemorations taking place in France this week.  At least 25 Heads of Government or ...

Mike's Minute: Should we give up access to Australia to solve the 501 problem?

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The word according to reportage was ‘ire’.  The Prime Minister of New Zealand called the Prime Minister of Australia to express his ire at the Di...

Full Show Podcast: 4 June 2024

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of June, hooligans in Levin are the latest case of boy racer issues for rural New Zeal...

Commentary Box: Super Rugby results, Ryan Fox, and the Kiwis' success in motorsports

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to dig into the latest Super Rugby results, the Black Ferns taking the bronze at the Madrid round o...

Paul Crowhurst: Glendowie School Principal on the decision to hire third party contractors to develop emergency lockdown strategies

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Schools are paying third party contractors to develop emergency lockdown strategies.   They're responsible for creating emergency management plans fo...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on his visits to Fiji, Nuie and the lack of funding for cancer drugs in the 2024 Budget

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week’s Budget announcement had National break one of their campaign promises.  Christopher Luxon says he understands people's frustration with...

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor and Electoral Reform Group Chair on the need for updates to voting for local democracy

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a push for greater voter participation in local elections.  Local Government New Zealand has established a new electoral reform group with ...

Bernie Wanden: Horowhenua Mayor on the violent boy racer meet over the weekend

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Levin's Mayor is blaming outsiders for a violent boy racer meet over the weekend.  Two hundred vehicles reportedly took part in the Saturday night ga...

Willy Leferink: Ashburton Dairy Supplier on the problems Synlait is facing

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are more problems for struggling dairy processor Synlait.  The Canterbury-based organisation told yesterday's Australian securities exchange th...

Mark the Week: The Budget painted a picture of some actual hope

30 May 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.    Flybuys: 3/10  Out as of...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Shayne Burke surviving a grizzly bear attack

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shayne Burke survived explosions and gunfire in the Iraq war, and has now survived an attack from a grizzly bear.  The 35-year-old man from Wyoming, ...

Mike's Minute: Is this the time of year to be miserable?

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It seems to have been a miserable week.  We all seem miserable this week.  The boss, who I complained to this week about a bunch of stuff, gaslit me...

Buzz Burrell: Interim Chair of General Practitioners Aotearoa on the funding for the health sector in the 2024 Budget

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The health sector is getting a $16 billion boost over the next three budgets.  It’s part of the Government’s plan to invest in frontline services...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Loyalty schemes and the price of snapper

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  It’s been an action-packed week, with the release of the Budget...

Full Show Podcast: 31 May 2024

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 31st of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined to talk everything to do with the Budget...

Rob Nichols: NZ Rugby Players' Association CEO on the outcome of the governance vote

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Nichol has reiterated his disappointment in the NZ Rugby outcome.  It comes after the provincial unions' Proposal Two won the majority vote in ye...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the tax cuts, cancer funding, surplus of Budget 2024

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says the recent culture of spraying the money gun with reckless abandon has come to an end.   Nicola Willis released the 2024 Bu...

Juanita Neville-Te Rito: Retail and marketing expert on Flybuys closing down at the end of 2024

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A saturated reward scheme market is likely to blame for Flybuys' demise.  About 90 jobs will be lost when the scheme and its parent company Loyalty N...

Steven Joyce: Former National Finance Minister on the 2024 Budget

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A former National Government Finance Minister says Nicola Willis did well with what she had.   The Government's Budget includes changes to tax thresh...

Geoff Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on the promised tax cuts in the 2024 Budget

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tax cuts are expected to be front of mind for many people in today's Budget.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis is releasing the 2024 Budget from 2pm to...

Mark Potter: NZEI President says the education sector is hoping for staff and financial support in the 2024 Budget

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Education sector is hoping today’s Budget will address the staff shortages.  $53 million was allocated to the training and recruitment of new t...

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists on the sectors hopes for the 2024 Budget

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s hopes today's Budget will go some way to addressing staff shortages in the health sector.  The Budget’s release comes amid strike action ...

Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2024

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30th May, a variety of sectors told us their hopes and wishes for today's Budget.  Assis...

Dai Henwood: Kiwi comedian discusses his career, cancer journey, and new book 'The Life of Dai'

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi Dai Henwood is one of the country’s most prolific comics.  He's popped up on the screen in a number of programmes including Family Feud, The P...

Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on the Te Pati Māori protest and rolling carkois

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Traffic is being disrupted around the country this morning with thousands of people joining motorcades and hikoi against the Government's positions on...

Byrndl Hohmann-Marriott: Otago University Sociologist on New Zealand's slowing population growth

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's population growth is slowing.  Last year's census data shows that while the population did increase by 300,000 people since the last ce...

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on what the sector wants from the 2024 Budget

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The infrastructure sector wants to see certainty in today's Budget, in the form of a construction "pipeline".  Upgrades are needed across a majority ...

Andrew Slater: Health NZ's Chief People Officer on the dual strikes of junior doctors and blood workers

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Health New Zealand says it's deeply concerned about today's dual strike action from junior doctors and blood workers.   It's junior doctor's third ro...

Ashley Church: Property Commentator on the Reserve Bank's changes to debt-to-income ratios

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Condemnation of the Reserve Bank's latest change to mortgage rules.  The central bank has confirmed it's going ahead with plans to introduce "debt to...

Mike's Minute: The Budget is a scapegoat for the protest

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part of the day of upset, or protest, or whatever the Māori Party are calling it tomorrow, is about the way they feel they are being treated by this ...

Matthew Lee: Students for Fair Rent Founder on the continued strike action over accommodation fees at Auckland University

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's no clear end in sight for student protests over accommodation fees at Auckland University.  Members of the Students for Fair Rent group haven...

Chris Scott: Church Road Winery Chief Winemaker on winning Best Chardonnay at the International Wine Challenge

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Napier wine has been deemed the best in the world.  The city's Church Road Winery has won Best Chardonnay at the International Wine Challenge.  Ch...

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2024

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of May, will the Reserve Bank's recently announced alterations to the debt-to-incom...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on tomorrow's Toitu Te Tiriti protests

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister is condemning protesters' plans to disrupt major motorways tomorrow.  Toitu Te Tiriti is urging people to protest tomorrow as a d...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Robert de Niro speaking out against Trump and the final stages of his hush money trial

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's been clashes outside the New York City courthouse where Donald Trump's hush money trial has been held.  Actor Robert de Niro has been speakin...

Alastair Espie: Employment Lawyer says people may breach their employment contracts while protesting

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An employment lawyer warns that some workers will be liable for consequences for taking part in nationwide strikes tomorrow.  Toitu Te Tiriti is urgi...

Michael Boggs: NZME CEO on the need for a backstop from the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A media company chief executive says agreements to make tech companies pay for news have been successful in other countries.   A Select Committee's r...

Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages Broker on the Reserve Bank's changes to debt-to-income ratios

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The news isn't all bad for prospective first home buyers.  The Reserve Bank has confirmed major changes to mortgage rules from July, which will preve...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the status of the general election, mandatory military service policy

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Things are heating up as the UK moves closer to its general election.  The election is generally a two-horse race between the two major parties, the ...

Mike's Minute: Time to restore standards in this country

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ricardo Menendez March and teachers.  Let me join a couple of dots. And the glue for the dots are standards, or lack of them.  If you don’t have s...

Heather Saunderson: Keep New Zealand Beautiful CEO on the allegations of bullying against the Ministry for the Environment

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keep New Zealand Beautiful claims it's been treated unfairly by the Ministry for the Environment.  CEO Heather Saunderson alleges bullying by the Min...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the State of Emergency in New Caledonia being lifted

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Caledonia's State of Emergency has lifted after two weeks of unrest.   Fewer than 20 New Zealanders are still there and wanting to come home, wit...

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2024

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of May, cancer services in the lower North Island are at critical levels, and trains ...

Kay Hart: President of Ford's International Markets Group on the motor industry and electric vehicles

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The future of cars is becoming increasingly complex.  EVs, BEVs, and PHEVs have been pushed as the vehicles of the future, and yet there’s been an ...

Thomas Nash: Greater Wellington Regional Council Transport Committee Chair on the issues with the Wairarapa trains

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looks to be years to go until Wairarapa trains are back-on-track.  Only 22.5% of Wairarapa trains arrived within five minutes of being on schedule in...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the savings and tax cuts in the upcoming 2024 Budget

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The level of the public service cuts needed to fund the Government’s tax cuts is becoming clear with more than 240 programmes scaled down or scrappe...

Bex Howells: Paid Placements Aotearoa Campaign Lead on the petition for paid placements to be reinstated

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's been another push for students to be paid while on placement.  Paid Placements Aotearoa's presenting a petition with more than 16,000 signatu...

Richard Isaacs: Palmerston North Oncologist on the staff shortages for cancer treatments

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A doctor at Palmerston North's Regional Cancer Treatment Service says it's holding on by the skin of its teeth.   Oncologist Richard Isaacs says Te W...

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2024

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 27th of May, we talk to the teachers and Education Minister Erica Stanford on the major...

Commentary Box: Warriors, Rob Penney, Mody Maor

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the Warriors' 24-20 win over the Dolphins, the upcoming NZR vote, Rob Penney, Jitka Klim...

James Preston: Middle-distance runner on breaking Sir Peter Snell's longstanding record

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi middle-distance runner James Preston has made a bit of history. He’s broken Sir Peter Snell’s national 800-metre record of 1:44.3 seconds —...

Richard Arnold: Trump loudly booed at Libertarian convention when he asks attendees to ‘nominate me or at least vote for me’

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former President Donald Trump was loudly and consistently booed throughout his speech Saturday at the Libertarian Party’s national convention, par...

Mike's Minute: Welcome to the week of the tax cut

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the week of the tax cut. The thing for me is it's more about the symbolism than the money. I have no idea if I get anything at all and what...

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister says gun owners shouldn't hold back from getting mental health treatment

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Associate Justice Minister says gun owners need to be proactive when seeking help for mental health. Firearm owners say they aren't reaching out wh...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association says school-based training model seems to be attractive

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A secondary principals leader says new money to recruit teachers is a good move. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced a $53 million package t...

Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister says Rishi Sunak's mandatory national service plan is a misstep

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Prime Minister's proposed mandatory national service is being called a misstep. If re-elected on July 4, the Conservative Party will make 18-y...

Faye McCann: First Union national organiser says St John should be fully funded by Government in Budget

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A union hopes Thursday's Budget will fix longstanding issues with St John's resourcing. A Coroner suggests the ambulance service lobby the Governm...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister says pre-Budget education announcement gives flavour where they're heading

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Education Minister says there needs to be more aspiring teachers training in the classroom. The Government's made a pre-Budget announcement of $53...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the rising death toll from the wild storms

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tornado season is off to a wild start in the American Midwest.  Multiple towns in Iowa have been devastated by storms, the small town of Greenfield b...

Mark the Week: I reckon Adrian Orr is stuck

23 May 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.    David MacLeod: 2/10  Aaa...

Mike's Minute: Is AI really the future?

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, one industry seemingly not hit is that of the pollster.  There are new numbers out this week on AI.  AI is changi...

Pat Kenealy: Partner at Ridge Ventures on the growth of New Zealand's tech industry

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s tech industry continues to grow.  It’s the second fastest growing industry in the country, the tech industry being a quickly growin...

Full Show Podcast: 24 May 2024

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 24th of May, former Finance Minister Steven Joyce discussed the bullishness of the Governm...

Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby: Cost of living, radio ratings, and the Greens

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to go through the week that was.  Today they discussed the radio survey results. Newstalk ZB and Mik...

Matt Hobbs: Canterbury University Researcher on the prominence of vape stores in the community

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alarm bells continue to be raised over the high number of vape stores within the community.  Canterbury University research shows there are far more ...

Lesley Hoskin: Teaching Council CEO on the number of teachers who failed high school subjects

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a view it's not all teachers' fault for low pass rates in high school.   New research has found a quarter of new primary school teachers fa...

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says there's unlikely to be complete satisfaction with the Budget

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No one is likely to be completely satisfied with next week's Budget.  The public sector cutbacks have been continuing in the past 24 hours, with MSD ...

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the new draft mining strategy

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The energy sector's viewing Shane Jones' vision for New Zealand's minerals as a common-sense approach.  The Resources Minister's announced a draft st...

John Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on the increasing costs of car insurance

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owning a car is getting more and more expensive.  Online Insurance Platform Quashed reported a 40% increase in average comprehensive and third-party ...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on a general election being confirmed for July

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed a general election will take place July 4th.   It comes as the ruling Conservative party trails Labour by...

Mike's Minute: Why do we keep defending what doesn't work?

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An industry in reportage appears to have sprouted.  Never before have I seen such coverage of what the Government is being told about their new polic...

Full Show Podcast: 23 May 2024

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 23rd of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacted to the Reserve Bank's updated forecas...

Scott McLaughlin: Kiwi IndyCar driver discusses racing, the Indy 500

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott McLaughlin is in the best possible position for the upcoming Indy 500.  The Kiwi driver is sitting in pole position, first on the starting grid...

Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR remaining at 5.5% and the current inflation rate

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank governor says the Monetary Policy Committee spent considerable time discussing the possibility of hiking the Official Cash Rate.   I...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the introduction of the Consumer and Product Data Bill

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new bill that would allow consumers to share their data with companies hopes to give people more power.  The Consumer and Product Data Bill has bee...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR announcement and the responsibilities of the Reserve Bank

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says the economy is in a very painful spot for many people.   The Reserve Bank has again held the OCR at 5.5%, where it's been f...

Shane Jones: Resources Minister ahead of the draft strategy for the mineral sector

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are claims extracting our own minerals can build the country's resilience from geopolitical vulnerabilities.  Resources Minister Shane Jones's ...

Tim Hyde-Smith: South Canterbury Rugby CEO on the club pulling out of the Ranfurly Shield due to costs

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even our sports are being impacted by the rising costs and turbulent economy.  South Canterbury Rugby Union have had to pull out of the Ranfurly Shie...

Jason Paris: One NZ CEO on the teleco's operating earnings and their outlook for next year

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One NZ’s earnings are up, but it’s outlook for 2025 isn't as positive.  The teleco’s operating earnings jumped 13% to $600 million in the year ...

Mike's Minute: Why the hate for charter schools?

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are a couple of things I know about education.  The first is that we aren't that good at it and our results, whether PISA scores, or kids leavin...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump declining to take the stand in his hush money trial

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has decided not to take the stand amid his hush money trial.  The former president faces charges of falsifying documents to cover up pay...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen discuss gifts, Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, and the pushback against fast tracking

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to dive into the biggest political stories from the week so far.  Erica Stanford has been gifted...

Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2024

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 22nd of May, we looked at the bad news the Reserve Bank may give us today, and how serio...

Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black on the continued struggle over NZ Rugby's governance structure

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s rugby provinces have been warned by the professional players association to brace for a civil war if they vote to approve their own ...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the likelihood of a cut to the OCR

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is walking a tight rope when it comes to interest rates.  The OCR is expected to remain unchanged at 5.5% when the bank releases its...

Graeme Edgeler: Constitutional Law Expert on the situation with National MP David MacLeod

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two MPs are facing electoral commission investigation after electoral paperwork blunders.  The Greens have referred suspended MP Darleen Tana to the ...

Shaneel Singh: Whitestone Group Director on the negative impact if the first-home buyers grant is scrapped

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are pleas for the Government not to scrap the first-home buyers grant.  Newshub is reporting the Government plans to redirect the $60 million a...

Mike's Minute: Yet more questions about solving crime

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a sad, old business when part of your market update is the cost of the violent crime you are having to deal with.  Michael Hill this week talk...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the inquiry into Britain's infected blood scandal and the coverup

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a day of shame after an inquiry into Britain's infected blood scandal suggests a cover up.  More than 30,000 people received infected blood and ...

Sam Broughton: Local Government NZ President on the proposal of city and regional deals

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new model is being proposed to give more local councils more control.  Local Government New Zealand's calling on the government to adopt city and r...

Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2024

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21st of May, Housing Minister Chris Bishop outlined the absolute shambles that is Kainga O...

Robert Patrick: American actor on his Armageddon appearance, career, and Harley Davidson business

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest villain actors of all time, Robert Patrick is stopping by New Zealand.  He’s most well known for playing the T-1000 terminator ...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the outcome of the Kāinga Ora review and the situation in New Caledonia

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government looks set to devolve large parts of the delivery of public housing to community housing and other social providers after a damning rep...

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the changes coming to Kainga Ora as a review finds it's underperforming

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Housing Minister says change is well and truly afoot at Kainga Ora as a critical independent review finds it's under-performing.  The inquiry's a...

David Ross: Kotahi CEO on the signing of a second decade shipping partnership with Maersk

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's largest supply chain collaboration has signed another deal with an international shipping giant.  Kotahi has entered a second decade pa...

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the continued closure of the international airport in New Caledonia

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders stranded in New Caledonia may have to endure a few more days of riots and civil unrest.  The main international airport in Nouméa rem...

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on NZ tourists stuck in New Caledonia

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s still no word on when Defence Force aircraft will be sent to retrieve tourists stuck in New Caledonia.  Commercial flights remain cancelled...

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Melbourne CBD Protests

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Six people have been arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon.  After a week of Melb...

Troy Churton: Orakei board member on McDonalds debate

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

McDonalds is expected to face more community opposition as it launches a second bid to build a restaurant in Auckland's Orakei.   A previous applicat...