The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mike's Minute: Our debt numbers don't lie

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like so many of these things, a day or so after the big event is when you really get a measure of what is true and what is BS, or spin.  The PREFU w...

Grant Dalton: Team NZ CEO on the decision to host an America's Cup regatta in Saudi Arabi

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Dalton is not expecting much backlash from the decision to take an America’s Cup preliminary regatta to Saudi Arabia.  After being touted as ...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs NZ Managing Director on the rising price of groceries

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The cost of food is still going up, but more slowly.  Stats NZ says in the year to August prices rose 8.9%, particularly eggs, yoghurt, and non-peris...

Chris Luxon: National Leader on the economy and debt as a result of a Labour-led government

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The divide between the right and left continues to grow heading into the election.  The latest 1 News Verian poll shows Christopher Luxon and Chris H...

Tim Wilkinson: Otago University Acting Dean of Medicine on Labour's promise to train more doctors

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A medical school leader says they've been waiting to be allowed to train more doctors.   If elected, Labour's promised to train an additional 335 doc...

Rosemary Riddell: Retired judge says prisons with serious rehabilitation is needed

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A retired judge believes the public shouldn't be driving policy when it comes to law and order.  Party leader David Seymour wants to boost prison cap...

Mike's Minute: Our Prefu numbers are nothing to be proud of

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So was this PREFU better than expected as a number of headlines suggested?  Answer: possibly. Possibly not.  What numbers were they looking at?  It...

David Cooper: Malcolm Pacific Immigration CEO on the migration numbers reaching a record high

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've never seen record migration figures like we are now.   The country's seen a net gain of 96,200 people in the year to July, with 135,000 non-cit...

Pollies: MP's Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on the upcoming leaders' debates

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Grant Robertson: Financial Minister on Treasury's pre-election fiscal update

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is confident in Treasury's prediction that New Zealand will avoid a long-term recession.  Treasury's pre-election update forecas...

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the results of the pre-election economic and fiscal update

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former finance minister is warning that whoever wins the next election will need to tighten the belt.  Treasury's pre-election update is forecastin...

Gary Stead: Black Caps Coach on the Cricket World Cup squad

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ICC Cricket World Cup is set to take place in India from the 5th of October through to the 19th of November.   The team features a number of expe...

James Wilson: QV Operations Manager on the increase in residential home value

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tide could be beginning to turn on our real estate market.  QV data shows the average national home value increased by 0.5% in the last three mon...

Bernie Taupin: Elton John's lyricist and songwriter on his memoir and future projects

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elton John is one of the most iconic artists of the fifty years, but his lyricist Bernie Taupin is nearly as well known.    The partnership betwe...

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's poll numbers and election campaign

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins is accepting responsibility for the party's falling poll numbers.  There's now a 14-point gap in support between the incumbent party an...

Michael Reddell: Economist ahead of the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The economic slowdown is likely to be having a major impact on the Government's books.  Treasury is releasing its Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Up...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the results and impact of the Newshub-Reid poll

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The psychological impacts are becoming clear for our two main parties 32 days out from the election.   The latest Newshub-Reid Research poll has Lab...

Richard Arnold: Biden in Vietnam makes his latest attempt to draw one of China’s neighbours closer to the US

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

eal in hand to draw yet another one of China’s neighbors closer to the United States.  In just the last five months, Biden has hosted the Philippin...

Mike's Minute: This weekend opened a gap in the election race

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The only thing National did wrong on Friday was release its literacy policy.  Friday is not a good day for news cut-through.  To a degree, they were...

Commentary Box: Kiwi Erin Routliffe crowned US Open doubles champion

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi Erin Routliffe has been crowned US Open doubles champion after winning the final in straight sets with partner Gabriela Dabrowski, of Canada, tod...

Peter Carrell: Christchurch Anglican Bishop says plenty of water to go under the bridge on cardboard cathedral's future

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's plenty of water to go under the bridge before a call's made on the future of Christchurch's cardboard cathedral.   The Anglican Diocese has m...

Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie: Former All Blacks coach reviews first weekend of Rugby World Cup

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not the way the All Blacks wanted to kick off the Rugby World Cup. But the pool games aren't the problem - it's the knockout round where there are mor...

David Seymour: Act leader says New Zealand needs to lift its game to address critical housing shortage

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An opinion New Zealand needs to lift its game in addressing its critical housing shortage.   Act wants builders to be able to use insurance companies...

Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association chief executive says it's unclear how National's road user charge plan will be rolled out

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Questions around the National Party's plan for Road User Charges.   It's looking to extend road user charges to all vehicles if elected, including el...

Dr Shane Reti: National health spokesperson confident of getting health system out of political spotlight

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's Health spokesperson Shane Reti says he's hopeful of fixing the health portfolio.  The party's pledging to bring back targets if elected –...

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on National's plan to scrap emergency hotels and reform Kainga Ora

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An end may just be in sight for Rotorua's emergency housing.  If elected, the National Party are promising to scrap Rotorua's emergency hotels within...

Mark the Week: A chaotic launch from Labour

07 Sep 2023

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 All Blacks: 8/10  ...

Mike's Minute: My review of the first week of the campaign

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So week one of the campaign, well I call it week one because the two major parties had their launches. Of course, they've been campaigning for months,...

Richie Barnett: Former League player on Shaun Johnson's injury and the Warriors odds in the playoffs

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bad news for Warriors fans as Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the playoff against Penrith.  It was announced on Instagram that the halfback has a...

Mark Mitchell: National Party Justice Spokesperson on Labour's crime and gang policy

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National says we should be the safest country in the world,  but we're not.  If elected, Labour's announced a plan which would boost Police numbers ...

Samantha Baldwin: Food by Design Co-leader on producing fruit in a lab

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Canterbury scientists say they're getting closer to growing fruit without a tree, vine, or bush.  The Food by Design research team is 18-months into ...

Mark Thomas: Committee for Auckland Director on Auckland Light Rail's $33m building purchase

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The leaders of one of the Government's flagship projects are under fire for spending millions of dollars on a building weeks out from an election that...

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the security measures being rolled out ahead of the rugby world cup

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

France is rolling out unprecedented security measures across the country ahead of tomorrow's opening game of the Rugby World Cup.  The All Blacks tak...

Simon Bridges: Northern Infrastructure Forum Chair on the money generated by new highways

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Infrastructure Forum says key highway projects will deliver game-changing perks.  Its data shows the proposed Warkworth to Wellsford and...

Mike's Minute: We need more productivity

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My policy of the week, and this may or may not become a thing for the next couple of weeks depending on the quality of what we see, goes to Act and th...

Stuart Nelson: Stewart Island's only police officer on filming with David Hasselhoff and Rhys Darby

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An unlikely pair are creating a buzz on Stewart Island.  Baywatch star David Hasselhoff is spending a few days filming a TV show on Rakiura with New ...

Jimmy Ormsby: Waitomo Group Owner says competition is behind fuel price disparities

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of New Zealand's smallest fuel companies is pointing to competition as an explanation for price disparities.   The Commerce Commission has asked ...

Susan Kilsby: ANZ Agricultural Economist on the third failed carbon credits auction

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More trouble for the carbon credit scheme that Labour wants to use to fund climate initiatives, and National wants to use to pay for tax cuts.  The g...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on the impact of the carbon credit auction failing

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's books are taking a short-time hit after its carbon credit auction failed for a third consecutive time.  Businesses have again passed...

Israel Dagg and Stephen Donald: Former All Blacks travel through France ahead of the Rugby World Cup

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Rugby World Cup in France fast approaching, two former All Blacks took it upon themselves to give kiwis a taste of what the host country has ...

Grant Robertson: Labour Finance Spokesperson defends party's economic principles

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's defending its plan to grow the economy, saying it's about capitalising on strengths rather than playing the same old tune.  The five point p...

Mike's Minute: Are we listening to policies or voting on a vibe?

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As much as things change, the more they stay the same  We have already witnessed one of the election's major lessons - Government's lose the vote, Op...

Eve Lawrence: Haka Tourism Group General Manager on the effect crime rates have on tourism

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s rising crime rates have begun to catch international attention.  The US Overseas Security Advisory Council has released a report warn...

Pollies: MP's Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on the latest polls, protesters, and why people are voting

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Sharon Davies: Talent Propeller Managing Director on the scrutiny the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme faces

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is under scrutiny again.  Immigration NZ is already facing criticism over speculation that appropriate migra...

Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the potential Digital Services Tax

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Officials are warning that the Government risks trade retaliation from other countries if it forges ahead with a Digital Services Tax.  The tax would...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on the latest rise in dairy prices

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy farmers won't have much reason to celebrate the latest slight rise in dairy prices.  Overall prices have risen 2.7% at this morning's Global Da...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the Government's new youth crime programme

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Association says a targeted approach to youth crime is a good move.  The Government's launched a programme which will see New Zealand's 60...

Simon Mark-Brown: Kiwi Director on his career and recent documentary 'Brown vs. Brown'

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi film-maker Simon Mark-Brown has been directing for nearly thirty years, his documentaries and films having successful runs in film festivals both...

Mike's Minute: Government commissioned studies will amount to nothing

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the reasons the Grocery Commissioner will largely amount to nothing is that they battle with ideas, as opposed to specifics.  And ideas can't ...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the weather for the Rugby World Cup

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Preparations for the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup are underway in France.  However, France is currently in the middle of a heatwave.  Fra...

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on presale access for the playoffs

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ticket demand for the Warriors playoffs is through the roof.  As a result, fans will be able to purchase presale access for $49, a perk usually reser...

René de Monchy: Tourism New Zealand CEO on the increase in the tourism sector

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New tourism numbers show the sector is slowly climbing back.  Before Covid it was our largest export, and it's now our third largest, with visitors s...

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister defends Government debt levels

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins is defending the Government's debt levels heading into the election.  The Prime Minister and Labour Leader told Mike Hosking that the L...

Ian Powell: Former Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists on todays strike

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a raft of reasons behind senior doctors and dentists walking off the job today.  Members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists...

Steve Price: Latest Newspoll shows support for Voice tumbling as referendum date draws near

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Yes campaign have a steep mountain to climb ahead of the October 14 referendum, as a new poll shows the No vote is now in the majority.  The late...

Mike's Minute: Right, the campaign is officially underway

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I suppose, officially, it's all underway.  Parliament has finished and the two major parties have kicked off their campaigns.  So far it is sooo dep...

Kathryn Berkett: Child psychologist on experts saying mandatory school sports can have serious long-term mental health impacts

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's being suggested forcing children to participate in mandatory school sports can have serious long-term impacts on mental health.  They also belie...

Richard Arnold: Death investigated at Burning Man while 70,000 festival attendees remain stuck in Nevada desert after rain

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Authorities are investigating a death at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert as thousands of people remain trapped on site after heavy ra...

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt on NZR review, Warriors, Liam Lawson

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the NZR review, the Warriors' loss to the Dolphins, Courtney Duncan's fourth world title...

Dr Nina Hood: The Education Hub founder on students learning different things depending on who's teaching

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even within the same schools, more than half of New Zealand teachers are agreeing students learn different things depending on who is teaching them. ...

Ayesha Verrall: Labour Health spokesperson says the party's dental policy would be a big step

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's Health spokesperson is labelling the party's latest dental policy "ambitious".   The party's promising to offer free basic dental care for u...

Lance Burdett: Former Detective Inspector on likelihood of drug use and possession charges now about 50-50

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest police data shows the likelihood of being charged for drug use and possession is now about 50-50.  That likelihood drops to 17 percent for...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent says it's shaping up to be a full on campaign

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The election campaign is truly under way, as Labour and National kick off their appeals to voters while dealing with protests that are fast becoming ...

Aaron Martin: Immigration lawyer says he's never seen this level of scamming in his 26-year career

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An immigration lawyer says New Zealand has a major problem on its hands.  Over the weekend, Immigration Minister Andrew Little met with Nepalese and ...

Nigel Owens: Former international rugby referee talks the current state of the game

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a weird old week of rugby in Europe over the weekend.   The All Blacks were smashed, England beaten by Fiji, Scotland were losing 6-0 to Geor...

Mike Hosking: Infrastructure is boring, but we need to pay attention

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The problem with infrastructure is that it's boring.  It's also years away and, given all that has unfolded in this country of late, half of us don’...

Kelly Schischka: AIMS Games Tournament Director ahead of this year's competition

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Intermediate aged kids from all over the Pacific are set to compete in this year's AIMS Games. Around 20,000 visitors are expected to flood into Taur...

Mark the Week: National is still playing silly buggers with New Zealand First

31 Aug 2023

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: 7/10  Ju...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Trump has pleaded not guilty, Rudy Giuliani is in bigger trouble

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump may not have been in the Georgian state courts, but his plea was.  The former US President has pleaded not guilty to counts of racketeer...

Sir Lockwood Smith: Former Speaker says MMP voting system is to blame for the political landscape changing

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former Speaker of the House says Adrian Rurawhe has done a good job this term, but politics is ever-changing.  Sir Lockwood Smith, who served as Sp...

Charlotte Schimanski: Rotorua pharmacist hopes minor ailment trial for pharmacists will be rolled out nationwide

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The scheme allowing pharmacists to treat minor ailments like fevers, scabies and lice for free and without a prescription could be rolled out nationwi...

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO says Air NZ has no reason not to offer similar Covid credit scheme to Qantas

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Questions over whether Air New Zealand will match its competitor and remove the expiration on Covid flight credits.   Qantas is ditching the expirati...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist breaks down latest business confidence survey

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some could take a glass half full view of ANZ's latest business confidence survey.  It shows a nine point lift in August, to -4.  Inflationary expec...

Dr Duncan Webb: Consumer Affairs Minister talks new grocery code of conduct following CommComm report

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Supermarkets could cop multi-million dollar fines for unfair treatment of smaller, local suppliers.  The Government's new grocery code of conduct has...

Graeme Wright: Bluff oyster operator on dip in quality of this year's season

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bluff oyster season ends today.  But thanks to dry weather conditions quality hasn't been quite as good this year - one operator says it's the wo...

Rob Nichol: NZRPA boss says he welcomes feedback ahead of review into NZ Rugby

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Findings from an independent review into the sport's constitution and governance are set to be released today.  A four-person panel has been tasked w...

Mike’s Minute: National’s tax plan shows the battle of ideologies

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes the National Party's tax plan a winner is severalfold.  1) It's substantive. It's not pocket change. For many it is a material boost to th...

Andrew Slater: Te Whatu Ora's Chief People Officer undeterred by revelations contractors may not have been earning their keep

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Te Whatu Ora is undeterred by revelations their contractors may not have been earning their keep.  New documents show significant deficiencies in the...

Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says legal advice tells them a tax on foreigners buying houses will work

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National says independent legal advice tells them a tax on foreigners buying houses will work.  The party's unveiled its $14.6 billion tax policy, wh...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister believes Chris Luxon is confused about National's tax plan, foreign buyer revenue

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Robertson believes Chris Luxon is confused about his own tax plan.  National's policy would lift income tax brackets to compensate for inflatio...

Mike's Minute: The accuracy of polls in election year

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, we have an interesting insight into polling.   Yesterday we told you about the poll results from TOP and their numbers in Ilam.   Ilam...

Pollies: MPs Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell on ram raid bill, Rawiri Waititi and Sentencing Act

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MPs Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Chris Finlayson: Former Attorney-General says Govt's ram raid crackdown is inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Attorney-General says the Government's crackdown on ram raiding youth is inconsistent with the Bill of Rights.  A Bill allowing 12 and 13 year ol...

Michael Singleton: Chch Airport Chief Strategy and Stakeholder Officer on proposed Tarras airport hosting 3.5m passengers a year

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The controversial Central Otago airport near Tarras could host over 3.5 million passengers a year.  This is according to documents released by Christ...

Graeme Edgeler: Electoral Law Expert says Parliament is considering precedent over Rawiri Waititi's conduct in the House

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parliament is checking what it can do about MPs who appear to reference court cases with suppression orders under cover of Parliamentary Privilege.  ...

Mike Egan: NZ Restaurant Assn President says 90-day trial policy is good news for businesses

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

90-day trials are back in the campaign conversation.  National is promising to reintroduce the scheme, which allows employers to dismiss workers - wi...

Christopher Luxon: National leader confirms the party will make changes to the tax brackets if it wins the election.

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon has confirmed National will make changes to the tax brackets if it wins the election. It'll unveil its tax policy later this morning...

Mike's Minute: The weather is a scapegoat for our ineptitude

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a display of brass neck that even for Labour was quite something, Carmel Sepuloni tried to explain in an interview on TV that the current cost of l...

Liam Lawson: Kiwi motorsport star on his F1 debut, confirmation he'll stay in AlphaTauri seat until Ricciardo is ready

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite AlphaTauri being impressed, Liam Lawson still says there's work to do after his 13th place finish in his Formula 1 race debut.  The 21-year-o...

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister defends level of spending over the past few years, says much of it was out of its control

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is defending its level of spending over the past few years, saying much of it was out of its control.  It's cutting spending on public...

Peter Biggs: Symphony Orchestra CEO says new National Music Centre allows the orchestra to record music for films and games

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new home is on the way for the country's orchestra.  Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh have chipped in $2 million towards Victoria University's...

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager as Job ads listed have fallen for a fourth consecutive month

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Job ads listed on Seek have fallen for a fourth consecutive month.   Its July report shows ad numbers fell four percent month-on-month and are just o...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist says the Govt are spending $137b a year. may need to borrow more

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is trying to cut spending as economists predict it'll need to borrow billions more.  Finance Minister Grant Robertson is cracking down...

Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator on the All Black's record loss and the odds for the upcoming Rugby World Cup

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two weeks out from the Rugby World Cup the All Blacks faced a record loss to South Africa, losing 35-7.  ZB’s rugby commentator Elliott Smith told ...

Mike's Minute: It wouldn't have happened in my day

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To use an old but, nevertheless, true saying, it would never have happened in my day.  I read with alarm the revelation that TVNZ, a place I have wor...

Steve Price: International Correspondent in the wake of the Marine aircraft crash

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of questions in the wake of an aircraft crash which has claimed the lives of three U.S. Marines.  They died yesterday off the coast ...

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on the staffing issues in hospitals

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Staffing issues at Palmerston North Hospital's emergency department are reaching extremes.   Earlier this month, the department's clinical lead wrote...

Naila Hassan: Police Assistant Commissioner on the number of people breaching bail

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bail breaches are proving to be more challenging for police.  A leaked police report shows people are taking advantage of the limitations of ankle br...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says shooting in Jacksonville Florida is being investigated as a hate crime

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A racially-motivated shooting in the United States over the weekend is being investigated as a hate crime.  The 21-year-old gunman legally bought the...