The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Neeraj Lala: Toyota NZ CEO on the concerns around the dropping rate of electric vehicle purchases
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing concerns around an excess of electric vehicles supply. EVs have fallen from one in four new vehicles bought in 2023, to one in 26 in Janu...
Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the draft transport plan and the increase in fuel taxes
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Minister's backing his future fuel tax increase. The Government's $21 billion draft transport plan features 15 Roads of National Sign...
Researcher on Growing Up in NZ Longitudinal Study Dr Rebecca Evans on data showing high participation in extracurricular activities
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Growing Up in NZ Longitudinal Study has a sample of over 6000 young people who represent the ethnic and socio-economic diversity of all young peop...
President Royal NZ College of GPs Samantha Murton on GP's continually increasing the amount of time they work for free
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data shows that many GPs are moving their non-contact clinical work into the evenings or weekends in order to find time to complete it. President Ro...
Chief Executive of Heritage NZ Andrew Coleman on Premier House upgrade cost contributed to by buildings age and functionality
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The full extent of work needing to be done on Premier House is estimated to cost $30 million. The building dates back to 1843 and has been the home...
First steps taken to ensure prisoners on remand can access rehab and reintegration support
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new Government has taken the first steps to ensure prisoners on remand can access rehab and reintegration support, promised as part of it’s 100 ...
David Seymour says school lunches programme can not continue at its current cost
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions are growing over a review into the school lunches programme as a coalition of health charities has requested an urgent meeting with David Sey...
Survey by the NZ Dental Association shows rising dentist prices in the past three years
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Fee Survey by the New Zealand Dental Association shows dentist prices have risen 23% over the past few years. NZ Dental Association CEO Dr...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the stampede in Gaza and Donald Trump's potential immunity
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump may have avoided trouble once more. The Supreme Court has intervened in Trump’s trial regarding the January 6th insurrection, which w...
Mike's Minute: The gender pay gap is water cooler chat
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to laugh, have a look at the shambles that unfolded this week in Australia as a result of the new law that makes companies publish their g...
Mark the Week: Good riddance to the Māori Health Authority
29 Feb 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. Adrian Orr: 6/10 The ca...
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the urgent changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Immigration Minister is looking to push forward with urgent changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. It follows the Public Service C...
Grant Dodson: Forest Owners Association on the sector's call for balance in the Emissions Trading Scheme
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forestry operators are hopeful that an independent review of the Emissions Trading Scheme will reduce the costs on the sector. The Government's anno...
Matt Doocey: Minister of Tourism on tourism spending still falling shy of of pre-Covid levels
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s more work to do to draw more international visitors to our shores. Stats NZ data for the year to the end of March 2023 shows total tourism...
Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on the Government's designation of Hamas' political wing as a terrorist entity
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a symbolic gesture to our military allies, New Zealand is following suit in designating Hamas a terrorist entity. The Government says it can no ...
Owen Vaughan: OneRoof editor on the research showing that house prices are predicted to return to post-covid highs
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
House prices are predicted to soar back to post-covid highs sooner rather than later. OneRoof-Valocity research predicts average property values wi...
Sam Wood: Celebrity Personal Trainer and award winning author launches health programme to tackle obesity statistics
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Wood has had quite the journey. Coming into public knowledge in 2015 on the Australian version of the Bachelor, Wood was already established as ...
Mike Williams: Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer on the extension to the joint venture with Singapore Airlines
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand says travellers will benefit from the latest extension to its joint venture with Singapore Airlines. The airlines have received appr...
Mike's Minute: Newshub's demise is sad, but context is needed
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While fully accepting these are difficult days for the media in this country, it is important to put the Newshub news into a little bit of context. ...
Vittoria Shortt: ASB CEO on the impact of the high interest rates and the OCR remaining at 5.5%
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates may not be going up or down much any time soon. The Reserve Bank is keeping the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5%, in line with mo...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on the retirement villages coming under fire for contract terms
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement village operators have come under fire from the Commerce Commission for their contract terms. A dozen retirement operators —including R...
Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor is confident that they almost have inflation under control
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank believes inflation is tracking downwards, despite many economists expecting the OCR to stay steady for some time. Adrian Orr told Mik...
Mark Jennings: Former Newshub Head of News says the Government could have more of a role in the media market
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are rising over the strategy of Warner Brothers Discovery after Newshub’s impending closure was announced. Former Newshub Head of News ...
Greg Durkin: Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation director on the slowdown in the sector potentially impacting the number of apprentices
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The recent slowdown in the construction sector could be reducing the number of people coming into apprenticeships. Figures suggest the building indu...
Ginny Andersen formally apologises to Mark Mitchell
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ginny Andersen has formally apologised to Mark Mitchell on the Mike Hosking Breakfast, for comments she made on the show last week. The Labour MP has ...
Katy Armstrong: NZ Immigration was under 'huge pressure' to introduce new work visa system
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a review into the accredited employer work visa. Owner and principal consultant at into NZ immigration katy Armstrong told Mike Hosking...
Chris Hipkins has come back swinging after comments made by Stuart Nash
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins has come back swinging after comments made by Stuart Nash. The ex-Police Minister yesterday criticised Hipkins and Justice Minister Kiri...
Mike's Minute: Labour's behind the scenes look reveals all
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We could spend some time on the ineptitude of Jan Tinetti, who may well go down as one of our most ineffective education ministers. The blow out in ...
Neil Finn: Crowded House founder on the band's success and their upcoming album 'Gravity Stairs'
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 40 years on, Crowded House is still going strong. The band was formed in Australia back in 1986, with kiwi Neil Finn and Aussies Paul Hester ...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University on the call to cap and reduce agricultural subsidies
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Trade Minister off at the World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi, there’s been a call for an immediate capping of agricultural subs...
Todd Dawson: Napier Port CEO on the record number of visitors this summer cruise season
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Napier Port says this summer cruise season is expected to be its busiest ever. It's had 72 cruise visits this season, with another 17 bookings comi...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says the Government is heavily invested in education, launches inquiry into school building projects
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says the Government is heavily invested in education and knows it needs to step it up. It's launching a three-month inquiry into...
Jan Tinetti: Labour's Education spokesperson defends the previous Government's spending on school property
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Tinetti has defended the previous Government's spending on school property, saying they had the funding factored into their budget. Labour's ed...
Stuart Nash: Former Police Minister says Hipkins "misjudged" the Criminal Proceeds Act reformations
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Nash has hit out at his former Labour colleagues over changes to laws targeting gangs he wanted to introduce, but which others wouldn’t progr...
Sally Mackay: Nutrition expert raises concerns as Popeyes set to open in Auckland
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Popeyes is set to appear in Auckland's Takanini in April. Auckland University nutritionist Sally Mackay told Mike Hosking that it's another addition t...
Daniel L. Davis: Houthis Won't be afraid of of losses after latest US attack
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen have been carried out by US and UK fighter jets over the weekend. The Pentagon says fighter jets carried out st...
Chris Cahill: Law should allow officers to take gang patches off people
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The union representing Police officers is waiting on the detail of the Government plan to curb gangs. Legislation is soon to be introduced banning gan...
Thomas Nash: Wellington Trains are in a 'bad situation'
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Admission Wellington's trains are in a 'bad situation.' The region's public transit users are set to face around 10 to 15 years of buses replacing tra...
Mark the Week: Ginny Andersen ends the week looking increasingly isolated
22 Feb 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. Grant Robertson: 7/10 W...
Mike's Minute: Labour's approach to poverty was a dismal failure
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The poverty figures out yesterday confirm once and for all that what the previous Government tried to do was all theory and no reality. We are going...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent ahead of the Odysseus spacecraft's attempt to land at the moon's south pole
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An attempt at the closest ever landing to the Moon's south pole will take place a little later this morning, at NZT 10.30am. Robotic spacecraft Odys...
Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the increasing rates of child poverty
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Child poverty continues to increase, coming as no surprise to frontline organisations The latest Stats NZ figures show a two percent rise to 12.5% ...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the current cost of air fares becoming the new normal
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bad news for air travellers as current air fares are set to be the new normal. Air New Zealand has announced earnings before tax of $185-million for...
Wrapping the week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby discuss the coffee kiosk, Tim Wilson's injury
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap the biggest news stories from the week. Mike's got an update on the coffee kiosk and what on ...
Peter Nunns: NZ Infrastructure Commission Director of Economics on the report saying we should be spending 60% of funds on maintenance
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new Infrastructure Commission report has found that we need to be spending 60% of funds on what already exists. Its worried not enough investment ...
Penny Simmonds: Tertiary Education and Skills Minister says they're changing the fees free year to "reward achievement"
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's looking to recognise achievement with its plan to change the tertiary fees free policy. The Tertiary Education Commission s...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister ahead of the World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tough talks lie ahead for the Trade Minister who's heading to World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi. Todd McClay will be vice-chairing the m...
Greg Johnson: Kiwi Musician on his 13th studio album and upcoming 1000 Miles Tour
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 40 years and counting, highly prolific kiwi singer-songwriter Greg Johnson is still going. Those decades were packed with awards and albums, ...
Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis player on the appointment of Stacey Jones as coach
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Kiwis have a new coach. Rugby League legend Stacey Jones has officially been given the role, having served as assistant coach from 2018 to 2023....
Mike's Minute: My thoughts on Ginny and Mark
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of life's oddity's when it comes to things playing out publicly, that what might have exploded one day, doesn’t on another. The tragedy o...
Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister is in talks with Air NZ and Auckland Airport over redevelopment plans
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Minister is in talks with Air New Zealand and Auckland Airport about their latest stoush over redevelopment plans. The airline claims t...
Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on the inconsistencies in Oranga Tamariki's practices
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Ombudsman says Oranga Tamariki needs to start getting the basics right. In his latest report, Peter Boshier details distressing themes fro...
Willy Leferink: Synlait supplier on the potential net loss in Synlait Milk's results
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait Milk is warning of a potential net loss in its half year results. The independent milk processor is projecting a 17-to-21-million-dollar los...
David Letele: Community Leader reflects on his friendship with and the death of Efeso Collins
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions are running high after the death of Green MP Efeso Collins. The 49-year-old died after collapsing at a charity event in Auckland yesterday....
Gary Stead: Black Caps coach ahead of the first Australia v NZ T20 test today
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and New Zealand are going head-to-head today in the T20 opener in Wellington. The city is expecting the largest crowd for a cricket game i...
Mike's Minute: The record on Grant Robertson
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are several questions you can ask about Grant Robertson bailing now. 1) Why not on the night, or shortly afterwards? He seemed to give some ...
Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the shipping concerns from the Productivity Commission
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses are being warned supply disruptions are set to continue due to an uncertain global environment. The Productivity Commission's final repor...
Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen hits out against National's Mark Mitchell's previous work history in the military contracting sector
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour’s police spokeswoman, Ginny Andersen, claims Police Minister Mark Mitchell was “paid to kill people” and has asked him whether he kept a ...
Lillian Morton: Nutritionist says the reasons people don't eat well and exercise despite knowing they should are complex
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're not alone in being overweight as the rest of the western world is also struggling. Health New Zealand's latest review of the state of our heal...
Andre Castang: ANZ Economist says the bank is standing by their predictions of further interest rates
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ is standing by its prediction of more interest rate rises this year. The country's largest bank is forecasting the OCR will be hiked two more ti...
David Seymour: Associate Health Minister says pharmacists are supportive of his move to bring back pseudoephedrine
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour says pharmacists and members of the public are supportive of his move to bring back pseudoephedrine. The cold and flu drug was banned...
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader says Grant Robertson indicated his departure from politics long ago
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says Grant Robertson indicated his departure from politics long ago. The former Deputy Prime Minister and former Finance Minister is s...
Shannyn Bristowe: Nurses' Organisation National Student Uni Co-Chair says student nurses need a financial fix to get them through placement
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses are calling for something to be done about the financial hurdles they face while finishing their studies. The Nurses Organisation 2023 Studen...
Ben Bayly: Restaurateur and TV Personality on the return of his show 'A New Zealand Food Story'
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi chef Ben Bayly is returning for another season of his highly anticipated show 'A New Zealand Food Story'. The show is returning for a third seas...
Mike's Minute: Our immigration reset needs to happen now
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The good news from the new immigration minister is that a reset on numbers is coming. I think the major issue is not that too many people are coming...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the long-term neglect of Police infrastructure
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long-term neglect of Police infrastructure has led to health and safety concerns at a number of stations nationwide. The Police Association says is...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor is confident that his preferred budget plan will be backed
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mayor is confident the public —and councillors— will back his preferred budget plan. Councillors will vote today on seeking public fe...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the new measures to reset the welfare system and immigration setting changes
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has spoken to a lot of Work and Income frontline caseworkers who say their biggest frustration was people abu...
Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on St John's decision to pull some ambulances off the road
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St John's move to pull some ambulances off the road has shone a light on our public health system. The service is aiming to rein in costs for when a...
Christine Rankin: Former WINZ boss agrees with Govt's jobseeker sanctions policy
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former Work and Income boss is applauding the Government's benefits policy, saying there's no future for someone on welfare. From mid-2024 there ...
Morgan Bailey: Space junk mission launch shows promising signs for future
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Japanese satellite launched into orbit by Rocket Lab will collect data on space junk. It's currently travelling about 27-thousand kilometres per hou...
Stephen Hoadley: Alexei Navalny's death shows a stark reading
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of surprise over Alexei Navalny's death. The 47-year-old Russian opposition leader died at the weekend, after collapsing following a walk in hi...
Nick Leggett: Govt needs to learn from success of fast Coromandel SH25A opening
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fast tracking the opening of State Highway 25A proved to be a boost to the Coromandel's local economy. The road, which was closed due to storm damage ...
Nicola Willis: This is not the time to 'fritter cash away'
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's time to get real about what it will take to get a country with the modern infrastructure we need. Prime Minister Chris Luxon ...
Mark the Week: The Joe Biden Report was damning
15 Feb 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. New Auckland stadium: 7/10 Mor...
Callum Hedge: Kiwi motorsport driver on his interesting start to 2024 and this weekend's NZ Grand Prix
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Callum Hedge has had an interesting start to the year. The 19-year-old motorsport driver started 2024 with some health issues, but is back with a ba...
Mike's Minute: We don't need a super debate right now
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The odd stat of the week was the 50,000 people who claim superannuation but also earn over $100,000 a year. That doesn't mean anything. But as a res...
Dan Mathieson: Zespri CEO expects a strong kiwifruit season, with an expected 193 million trays sold
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Good times seem to be ahead for kiwifruit lovers. Zespri expects to ship around 193 million trays of the fruit to markets across the globe, a signif...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the sectors enthusiasm despite a slow recovery post-Covid
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a slow post-Covid recovery for tourism, despite last year's surge in overseas arrivals. Stats NZ reports that 2.96 million people visited in ...
Kaitlyn Smith: Herald Sun reporter ahead of Taylor Swift's Melbourne Concerts
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Airports around the country will be filled with eager Swifties heading off to Melbourne this weekend. Taylor Swift left a 'Blank Space' in Kiwi hear...
Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister on Benjamin Netanyahu ignoring pleas for a ceasefire and continuing to prepare for a ground offensive into Rafah
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Worried have been sparked that Israel's Prime Minister is ignoring pleas from other countries to not continue with a ground offensive into Rafah. N...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the expectation that they will find cost savings while also growing their headcount
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Public sector agencies have been directed to find cost savings ranging from 6.5-7.5% on average. Public Service Minister Nicola Willis told a separa...
Nick Bryant: Former Correspondent and Author on the United States Presidential election
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the United States Presidential race continues picks up pace, so does its intensity. It’s an interesting year for the US, as the court cases and...
Mike's Minute: Auckland Council couldn't deliver on the stadium design
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By now you will have seen the drawings of the new stadium in Auckland. It has come with the usual bullish talk of doability and vision, the way all ...
Ruth Shinoda: Head of the Education Evaluation Centre on less than half of year eight students meeting maths expectations and nearly a quarter of primary teachers feeling unqualified to teach it
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another hit to the already fragile view of the education system. A new report from the Education Review Office has found that less than half of year...
Richard Kennedy: Country Director of Randstad NZ on the data showing that 61% of workers aren't interested in career progression
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moving up the ladder seems to be less of a priority for workers these days. Randstad’s Workmonitor report revealed that 61% of workers say that th...
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on his plans for cracking down on the rate of absent kids
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour's getting ready to throw the book at the parents of chronically absent kids. As the Associate Education Minister, Seymour's been task...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister promises to streamline consenting process
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's promising to tackle construction costs with proposed building consent reforms. The cost of building a house has increased significa...
Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor gives an update on the blaze in Port Hills
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch is in for a scorcher today, with 28 degrees and wind from mid-morning as the Port Hills fire continues to burn. More than 130 firefight...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on Fletcher Building's shares plummeting after the announcement of their half-year financial results
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a view that the entire Fletcher Building board should go as the company's Chief Executive and Chair call it quits. The company's half-year...
Stefan Nikolic: Managing Director of Zodiak on the revelation that Airbnbs are more expensive than hotels in Auckland
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travellers take note: Airbnb’s may no longer the budget option. Auckland has been revealed to be one of 25 cities across the globe where the avera...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the status of the 111-emergency call system
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Both the former and current Police Ministers maintain that while the emergency call setup needs updating, it is currently stable. Official Police do...
Mike's Minute: The wheels are finally turning for a new med school
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The thing you ask when we heard about the University of Waikato and the Ministry of Health signing a memorandum of understanding for a third medical s...
Haggai Matar: Israel journalist on the pressure being placed on Israel to stop its ground offensive in Rafah, Gaza
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A growing line of countries is heaping pressure on Israel to stop its ground offensive in southern Gaza. More than 1.5 million Palestinians are curr...
Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners Investment Director on Fletcher Building's CEO and Chairman standing down after a $120 million net loss
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building's chief executive and chairman are standing down after a worse than expected half year result. The country's largest construction ...
Shane Reti: Health Minister on the opening of a third medical school at Waikato University
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister says they're adding places to existing medical schools as well as building a third. The Health Ministry's signing a memorandum ...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on the cancellation of trains due to heat
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's being described as a bit of a shambles after transport issues this week. Auckland Transport says up to one-in-three train services will ...
Jevon McSkimming: Deputy Police Commissioner on the state of the 111 emergency system
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says that fixing our 111-emergency call system is a priority but can't commit to doing so before 2026. Official Police documents clai...
Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on the upcoming season and how the team will play
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Riding high on the success of their 2023 season, it’s almost time for the Warriors to return for 2024. The team has been back into their training ...
Mike's Minute: Blame it on the bank? NZ's true housing crisis
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be nice to think that rent-to-build could break the cultural and psychological barrier it needs to so that you can have a large building...