The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Chris Luxon: National Leader refuses to confirm or rule out working with NZ First

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon says Winston Peters is an afterthought.  The National Party leader is refusing to say whether he'll work with New Zealand First.  Labour...

Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby join Mike Hosking to talk the week's big topics

24 Aug 2023

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Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike's Minute: The alarmism has to stop

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the growth industries these days is alarmism.  There has been some solid reading to be done this week in Australia as they trumpeted some stun...

Mark the Week: Further shovels of dirt in the political hole

24 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.     Lists: 6/10  Between t...

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby reports from the UK ahead of All Blacks v Springboks at Twickenham

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks have signed off preparations for tomorrow's last World Cup warm up match against the Springboks in London.  Newstalk ZB's voice of rug...

Emma Speight: Waka Kotahi Regional Relationships Director says Transmission Gully won't get a speed boost anytime soon

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It seems unlikely that Transmission Gully will get the green light for a speed boost anytime soon.  Waka Kotahi's looking at potentially raising the ...

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO talks successful financial results, improving efficiency and getting process right by Christmas

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand is promising customers it will get its processes right by Christmas.  After a successful financial year the airline is looking to imp...

Sue Moroney: Community Law Centres Aotearoa says people are concerned about the impacts of alcohol in their neighbourhoods

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New alcohol legislation is being dubbed a move in the right direction.  Communities will now have more of a say on whether liquor licences should be ...

Chris Luxon: National leader says he's demoted MP Tim Van de Molen because he didn't adhere to the culture the party expects

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National leader Chris Luxon says he's demoted an MP because he didn't adhere to the culture the party expects.   Tim Van de Molen has been stripped o...

Grant Robertson: Cyclone Recovery Minister stands firm on approach to sharing the cost of severe weather events

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is standing firm on it's approach to sharing the cost of severe weather events. Auckland Council and the Government will jointly fund a...

Mike's Minute: The dream run for Act is over

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The dream run for Act is over. For a party that has been as clean as a whistle in terms of candidates, it all came unstuck yesterday. This past term s...

Dai Henwood: Kiwi comedian on being on our screens for more than a decade, cancer battle, charity show and the Warriors

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dai Henwood is one of New Zealand's most well-known comedians. He has toured around the world and has been on our screens for more than a decade with ...

Matt Terrill: Former campaign manager and strategist ahead of first GOP debate, but no Trump

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first Republican debate of the presidential campaign begins in the swing state of Wisconsin. Former President Donald Trump - who is the clear fron...

Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal comes to the defence of using artificial intelligence in schoolwork

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland secondary principal's coming to the defence of using artificial intelligence in schoolwork. But parents are split almost 50-50 on whether ...

Oliver Bryan: Taxpayers' Union reveals $5m of taxpayer dollars spent on private schooling for diplomats' children overseas

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Criticism has come of the millions of dollars being spent to educate the children of our diplomats serving overseas. The Taxpayers' Union says the chi...

Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister hits back at DHL's export report saying everyone knows prices have gone up, blames inflation

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year's DHL export NZ barometer shows nine out of ten Kiwi exporters report seeing an increase in total costs in the past year. Minister for Trade...

Chitra Shinde: DHL Operations VP on export barometer showing nine out of ten Kiwi exporters see increase in total costs

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi exporters say high costs are a major barrier to doing business here. This year's DHL export NZ barometer shows nine out of ten Kiwi exporters rep...

Roger Gray: Ports of Auckland CEO says their success is dependant on a strong economy, things look promising

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's port company has come back strongly after navigating some choppy financial waters. It's confirmed this year's net profit after tax increase...

Mike Hosking: Politicians can't keep making stuff up

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out it wasn’t just on the Mike Hosking Breakfast the Prime Minister got caught out saying stuff that you can quite justifiably say wasn’t tr...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Woodhouse, fibs in the house, Labour's campaign and David Seymour

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Labour Minister is coming to the defence of the Prime Minister, on unemployment stats. Chris Hipkins told the House yesterday the country had record...

Paul Osborne: CARJAM CEO on NZTA wanting to charge them 19c per search on their website

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wanted to know if a car you're about to buy is stolen, you've probably run the plates through the website CARJAM. It uses NZTA data to ...

Alex Cowdell: Canterbury Bulk Freight MD says there are trucks parked up on both sides of Cook Strait after ferry cancellations

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cancelled ferry sailings are causing a headache for freight. Interislander's Kaitaki sailings were cancelled Wednesday through to this Thursday aftern...

Dr Joe Bourne: Health NZ Chief Medical Officer says the number of surgeries decline as knowledge of mesh injuries emerged

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are hopes a pause in the use of surgical mesh for a common childbirth injury will give clarity on how many need it. The Health Ministry has reco...

Michael Woodhouse: Outgoing MP denies claims he ever said being male cost him a better spot on National's list

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Woodhouse isn't angry, he's disappointed. He told the ODT he would have had a 45 percent chance of getting back in to Parliament, and says the...

Stephen Jacobi: International business expert says Indian business delegation could be beneficial for both nations

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the largest business delegations  from this country to India could strengthen economic ties. The 50 business people will travel to the nation ...

John Munro: Criminal defence lawyer on gang-affiliated offenders sentenced to home detention increasing by 60pc in six years

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The number of gang-affiliated offenders sentenced to home detention has increased by nearly 60 per cent in six years, according to Department of Corr...

Cooper Alan: TikTok country music sensation as his career goes from strength to strength

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cooper Alan moved to Nashville, Tennessee for music in 2018 but it was 2020 during the pandemic when his career really took off. More than ten million...

Mike Hosking: Can Labour deliver on these policy promises?

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I cannot for the life of me work out why the Government is deciding to legislate to make all schools teach reading, writing and maths the same way. We...

Sir Steve Hansen: Former All Blacks coach clears air over Wallabies role ahead of World Cup

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting headline emerged that that former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has joined the Wallabies in a short term advisory role. So how conc...

Kirk Hope: CEO of BusinessNZ on data showing sick days cost NZ economy $2.86 billion per year, could increase

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Numbers have been released around how expensive sick days are for businesses. On average, each worker is taking five and a half sick days a year, whic...

Catherine Field: Paris Correspondent says there are unanswered questions around Notre Dame after architect's death

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unanswered questions on the reconstruction of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. The architect in charge, General Jean-Louis Georgelin, has died at 74. He...

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister confident Labour can turn around low poll results once it gets into full campaign-mode

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour is confident it can turn around low poll results once it gets into full campaign-mode. The latest 1 News Verian poll has seen the Hipkins-led L...

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO says businesses have no where to go with issues around City Rail Link

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More frustration has come from Auckland businesses affected by construction of City Rail Link. It comes after the organisation admitted the disruption...

Janet Hoek: Professor of Public Health on Labour's plan for state control over number of vaping stores and where they can be

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour wants to halve the number of vape stores around the country, restrict where they can be, and massively increase the penalties for selling or su...

Chris Jackson: Medical oncologist says Nat's cancer funding promise the first time a political party has told Pharmac what to fund

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's being suggested National's cancer drug funding promise has put Pharmac in a difficult position. If elected, the party will allocate $280 million ...

Mike's Minute: Politics should be about the best person for the job

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's another of our theory vs reality lessons. This one is on gender diversity. Read Thomas Coughlan's piece in the NZ Herald yesterday. It is a tex...

Richard Clarke: Auckland Unlimited Arts, Entertainment, and Events Director on the effects of the FIFA Women's Cup on NZ

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spain may have won the FIFA Women's World Cup, but it looks like New Zealand has also done well out of it. The Spanish have had a fast rise to the top...

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO says milk demand is picking up again

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Encouraging news for dairy farmers with the head of Fonterra saying there's light at the end of the tunnel. Global dairy prices dropped 7.4% last week...

Mo Amso: Dental Association CEO on the waitlist for young people needing dental surgeries

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The waiting list for young people needing dental surgeries has been stuck around four thousand for the past year. Te Whatu Ora data released to Newsta...

Clive Elliott KC: Intellectual Property Lawyer warns about copyright law when it comes to political ads

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A note of caution for political parties wanting to use pop culture references in their ads. The Green Party has wiped social media posts with screensh...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on tropical storm Hillary rolling into the US South

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes in southern parts of the US are on the sky as Tropical Storm Hilary rolls in. It’s no longer a hurricane, but it's still set to bring signi...

Neil Edmond: Moneytime CEO on the plan to teach financial literacy in schools

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's all but certain financial literacy will be compulsory in schools after the election, no matter who wins. Labour's promising to bring it in from 2...

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the party's plan for performance based pay for public service departments

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACT says it would demand greater accountability from public service departments. If elected, the party would put public service chief executives on pe...

Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby on the Nash-Hosking bet, valedictories

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to talk the big topics of the week, plus they play a game of Whose Laugh is the Funniest. LISTEN ABOV...

From the Archives: Sir Michael Parkinson with Mike Hosking in 2009 following his death at 88

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talk show great Sir Michael Parkinson has died at 88 after a short illness. He presented 'Parkinson' from 1971 to 2007 quizzing celebrities over more ...

Mark the Week: Is there anyone who didn't at some point get wrapped up in it?

17 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 economy: 2/10 What a we...

Stuart Nash: Former Police Minister leaves Parliament, once again hits out at the legal system

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Nash is ditching Parliament with his head held high, once again hitting out at the legal system. The disgraced former Police Minister found him...

Ro Edge: Save Women's Sport spokesperson on World Aquatics' new open category for transgender athletes

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year's Swimming World Cup in Berlin will debut World Aquatics' new open category for transgender athletes. The open category will include 50 and ...

James Smith: National Road Carriers spokesperson says it's disappointing taxes are being used as sole funding for Lab's infrastructure

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mixed feedback for the Government's three-year transport budget. It's proposing a 12 cent fuel tax rise, to fund more than $20 billion of infrastructu...

Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on proposed bill to establish new transport committees for more integrated approach with the Crown

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's full steam ahead for Auckland's Mayor in his attempt to take back control of the city's transport system. The Council's governing body has voted ...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says half of Americans believe Trump should suspend his presidential campaign after indictment

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh polls show Donald Trump's latest indictment may have impacted his bid for presidency. Polling data from the Associated Press shows nearly two th...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO says Countdown's trial of self-checkout cameras is a response to uptick in retail crime

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a view from a retail boss that Countdown trialling cameras in the self checkout area is to catch thieves rather than people who make mistakes....

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Interim CEO says motorists will be hit twice by fuel tax hike to fund Labour's transport plan

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The transport industry is warning everyone will feel the pain if fuel tax increases. The Government is proposing a 12 cent rise over the next three ye...

Mike's Minute: Three Waters has been lost amongst the rest of the mess

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is a divisive issue still an issue if people don’t talk about it the way they once did? The Three Waters legislation was passed yesterday under urge...

Temuera Morrison: Kiwi acting royalty talks his latest show 'Far North' about thwarting a $500 million meth deal

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while, but it's time we caught up with one of New Zealand's finest actors - Tem Morrison. In New Zealand we know him best for Once Were Wa...

Brian Kelly: Motorsport correspondent talks Shane van Gisbergen's move to Nascar and whether it is the right one

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shane van Gisbergen has made the move to leave Supercars for Nascar. Red Bull Ampol Racing are finally agreeing to release van Gisbergen from his cont...

Adrian Orr: RBNZ Governor is confident the country is on track to squeezing out inflation

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Governor of the Reserve Bank is confident the country is on track to squeezing out inflation. Adrian Orr is keeping the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 ...

John Carran: Investment strategist is concerned NZ's economic outlook isn't taking China seriously

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Concern the country's economic outlook isn't taking China seriously. The Official Cash Rate remains unchanged at 5.5 percent. There's a chance the OCR...

Nick Sautner: CEO of Eden Park on whether there we are witnessing a break-up with the Blues

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of the Blues, they largely go hand in hand with their home ground of Eden Park. Eden Park has mysteriously been left off of the Blues 2...

Chris Gallavin: Law Professor says questions remain around how long Lauren Dickason's non-eligibility period for parole will be

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's not a question of whether Lauren Dickason will receive life imprisonment, but rather how long her non-eligibility period for parole will be. The ...

Susan Kilsby: ANZ Agricultural Economist fears the majority of farmers won't make a profit this year

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's thought the majority of farmers won't make a profit this year. The country’s biggest farm lender ANZ says many farmers are struggling to make t...

Mike Hosking: Our high wage growth has been engineered

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In watching the Prime Minister yesterday in the house, I once again wondered to myself whether he either has a clue economically, or whether he actual...

Georgia Rajic: Australian sports commentator ahead of Matildas v England World Cup semi-final

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Matildas have definitely stolen the show this World Cup. The Aussie team have reached their first semi-final in team history but, there is still m...

Pollies: Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell on supermarket shopping, GST off fruit and veges and crime

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The opposition's crime spokesperson is putting his career on the line, if crime stats don't improve under a potential National government. The party i...

Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair discusses how Fonterra has affected the market after GDT auction

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global dairy prices plunged by 7.4 percent overnight at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Whole Milk Powder, which has the biggest influence on Fonterra...

Michael Reddell: Former RBNZ economist says the Official Cash Rate may not be able to be halted for long

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former Reserve Bank economist says the Official Cash Rate may not be able to be halted for long. The central bank will give its latest update today,...

Doctor Helen Blackie: Project lead on new Artificial Intelligence trap being added to New Zealand's predator-free campaign

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Possums, rats and stoats beware - a new Artificial Intelligence trap is being added to New Zealand's predator-free campaign. Designed by Critter Solut...

Tim King: Tasman District Mayor says community retreat in face of climate change could be a tough pill to swallow for some

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calls have come for a closer look at community retreat in the wake of climate change and severe weather. Climate Minister James Shaw's proposing a sel...

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Chamber of Commerce EO says wage increases a win for earners, tough for employers

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claims have come that businesses are struggling to keep up as wages continue to rise. Stats NZ has revealed median weekly earnings from wages and sala...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says drop in global dairy prices was expected

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global dairy prices plunged by 7.4 percent overnight at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Whole Milk Powder, which has the biggest influence on Fonterra...

Mike's Minute: Better late than never for the Covid rules

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It had been a while since I'd watched a Post-Cabinet press conference, but there I was yesterday, watching the current Prime Minister end our Covid re...

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister talks his new book 'Off the Record'

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Joyce had one of the most colourful careers in politics and has now given an insight into that time with a new book. On the Record reveals ...

Sarai Bareman: Fifa Head of Global Women's Football ahead of final match on NZ soil

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fifa Women's World Cup is coming to an end. Tonight the last New Zealand match will be played at Eden Park with Spain and Sweden battling it out t...

Paul Spoonley: Immigration specialist on NZ posting largest net migration in three years

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis are leaving New Zealand at record highs - but net migration is still up. For June this year net migration rose to 86,000, the largest it has bee...

Brad Olsen: Economist says there are numbers rolling in that look good for New Zealand's economy

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's economy has managed to gain momentum over the past three months, despite pressures. The Infometrics economic monitor says there was a 1....

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister fronts to clarify finer details of GST cut plan

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clarification has come as Labour's new policy to ditch GST from fruits and veggies could be causing a headache for consumers. It's vying to cut the 15...

Lynda Keen: Tourism Export Council CEO says they have lobbied to end Covid restrictions since last year

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tourism sector is hoping it will be back to business as usual. The final Covid restrictions, including the seven day isolation period and mask wea...

Allan Harvey: Kidz need Dadz Field Worker backs Labour's commitment to bringing in four weeks of paid parental leave

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A fatherhood support group is backing Labour's commitment to bringing in four weeks of paid parental leave for partners. Plans would be phased in from...

Mike Hosking: It's amateur hour this election cycle

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read the story about Kirsten Murfitt and ask yourself, is this how bad it's got? Obviously the story that got the headlines is the GST off fruit and v...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister backs Labour's plan to remove GST from fruit and vegetables

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's now backing Labour's plan to slash GST from fresh and frozen fruit and veggies. Grant Robertson's previously cited concerns the...

Kali Mercier: Report highlights actions that can be taken to mitigate future flooding

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spongier cities are needed to cope with increasingly extreme weather. A report by the Helen Clark Foundation and environmental consultancy WSP New Zea...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the damages caused by the wildfires on Maui

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A grim picture is being painted in the wake of the deadly inferno in the Hawai’ian town of Lahaina. Ninety three people have been confirmed dead, wi...

James Shaw: Green Party Co-leader on the party's renewable energy plan

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Greens are hailing their new renewable energy plan as their way to tackle the cost of living crisis. The party's pledging up to $36,000 in grants ...

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan tax expert on Labour's plan to remove GST on fruit and vegetables

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's latest election promise is being labelled as an example of politics winning out over policy. The party's promising to axe GST from fresh and ...

Peter Scott: Environment Canterbury's chair on election policies failing to address the region

13 Aug 2023

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Frustration is building in Canterbury over election policies that "fail" to address regional issues. Environment Canterbury's chair Peter Scott has se...

Mike Hosking: We need to keep focused on moving forward

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've been thinking about the human condition and the way we prioritise things. Or don't. The Hawkes Bay buyout deal is sorted, sort of. It's August of...

Mike's Minute: Why is NZ still looking at the Commonwealth Games?

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Alberta gone on the back of Victoria pulling out, why is it we are still committed to looking at hosting the Commonwealth Games? It strikes me th...

Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby talk Luke Combs, Winston Peters, press ups and phone bans

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milly Olykan: Country Music Association's International Chief on the international rise of country music

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk country music. With country artists Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen both bringing a bit of country to New Zealand, Kiwis are going crazy for i...

Mark the Week: As if Act needed an example

10 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: 8/10 It was y...

Greg Andersen: Federated Farmers South Canterbury president concerned about Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori regulatiom

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Farmers are concerned about their land, as the Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori regulation is bought in. Timaru District Council has identifi...

Andrew Body: Financial markets expert talks Commerce Commission's investigation into banking profits

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our banks are making some big profits - and they are the next organization in the Commerce Commission's headlights. With a new preliminary report from...

Angus Chambers: GenPro chair says GP owners are being priced out of hiring doctors and nurses as they cannot compete with salaries

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

General Practice owners say they are being priced out of hiring doctors and nurses as they cannot compete with salaries within hospitals. General Prac...

Winston Peters: NZ First leader believes party actually has a much larger share of vote than poll suggests, far more influence

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters isn't giving up hope of being part of the next government.The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has New Zealand First up a whopping 2....

Katrina Shanks: Financial Advice CEO discusses the future of insurance as costs climb - meaning many are unable to afford

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The future of insurance seems to be a bit murky, with insurance costs only heading up, meaning more and more people are just not able to afford it. Au...

Mike's Minute: The banks have to answer some questions

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Am I changing my mind on banks? I have defended banks. I have defended them when Adrian Orr was wandering around talking about stress tests and making...

Jake Tapper: CNN host and author of 'All the Demons Are Here' says the latest developments in Trump's latest indictment are hard to stomach

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of Donald Trump's most high-profile critics says the developments in his latest indictment are hard to believe. A US court filing has revealed a ...

Bernard Collins: Australasia and Oceania's first 90-year-old participant in the World Powerlifting Championship

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are looking for a reason to get up and get yourself to the gym today, here is one. Bernard Collins is set to be Australasia and Oceania's first...

Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer calls for more monitoring of electronic bail after 2,000 breaches in last year

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A suggestion has come of increased resources for watching people on electronic bail as more breaches keep happening. In the last financial year, there...

Sue Harrison: Property Investors' Federation president on findings rental inflation is driven by wage inflation, housing demand

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new report into the rental market has found while people usually think interest rate changes, tax changes, and inflation get passed through into ren...