The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Shane Jones: New Infrastructure Fund Won't Be Slush Fund

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand First says the new Regional Infrastructure Fund won't be a slush fund. National was critical of the similar Provincial Growth Fund under t...

Luxon: Many People Will Be Angry At Us For "Giving Up" On Lifting Foreign Buyer Ban

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon admits many people will be angry with National for giving up, on lifting the foreign buyer ban. He told Mike Hosking it's a concession he ...

David Seymour: "Cutting Red Tape" From Farming To Finance

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour says he will be cutting red tape from farming to finance in his new role as Minister for Regulation.  He'll take on the newly created p...

Mark the Week: Free pies are the debate of the week in some respects

23 Nov 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 deal: 7/10 About time. ...

Mike's Minute: A deal has finally been made

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So it turned out OK.  Well, this part at least.  A deal is done, the pens and papers getting rolled out today and we have a Government.  You have t...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the explosion on Niagara Falls' Rainbow Bridge on the US-Canada Border

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Niagara Falls' Rainbow Bridge is set to reopen tomorrow after the car explosion on the US-Canada border.  Two people were killed when their car sped ...

David Dome: Wellington Phoenix GM says they're not ready to relinquish their Auckland fanbase

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Wellington Phoenix look ready to put up a fight to hold onto their Auckland fan base.  The club's A-League double header at Mount Smart Stadium t...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive says Black Friday will be a much-needed cash injection for struggling businesses

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tens of thousands of shoppers are expected to hit the malls for Black Friday sales today and over the weekend.  Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn You...

Andrew Slater: Te Whatu Ora Chief People Officer on the $100 million consultant spend

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Te Whatu Ora is standing by its $100 million consultant spend.  Former boss Rob Campbell says the $102 million spent on consultants in the year to Ju...

Jason Walls: Political Editor says the Deputy Prime Minister role is unlikely to be split between Winston Peters and David Seymour

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The finer details of the incoming government will be revealed today - including who becomes Deputy Prime Minister.  The leaders of National, ACT, and...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the concerning emails received by schools and hospitals

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Police cybercrime unit is investigating the origin of threatening emails.   Schools and hospitals around the country received the emails yesterda...

Damien O'Connor: Outgoing Trade Minister on the necessity of the new free trade agreement

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The outgoing Trade Minister is adamant that the country's new FTA with the EU is necessary.  The agreement has been passed by the European Parliament...

Sarah Jessica Parker: Actress on her business ventures and collaboration with Invivo

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2008 two kiwis created Invivo with the intention of bringing New Zealand wine to the world.  Sarah Jessica Parker joined the team back in 201...

Tim Brown: Allbirds co-founder remains firm that the company will bounce back despite diving share prices

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown remains bullish he can steady the ship.  The company's shares dived to a new low of US-80 cents in post-market trading ...

Mike's Minute: The arrogance of councils on display

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a threat of legal action in Auckland.  It involves a group called 'Save Queen Street Society' and the council. The council is selling a park...

Stephen Burrows: NZAero CEO on the development of a new plane to help combat the impacts of climate change

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hamilton-based aeronautical engineers have developed a new multi-million dollar aircraft to help fight the impacts of climate change.  The new 750 XL...

Vicki Ammundsen: Family Lawyer on the results of the NZ Seniors Legacy Report

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Almost a half of over 50s are worried about how little they have to leave to their loved ones.  The NZ Seniors Legacy Report shows 41% of Kiwis are c...

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic Chief Property Economist on rental growth running at a record high

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More squeeze on tenants as rents around the country surge over by an average of 6%.   The latest CoreLogic housing stats show rental growth's running...

Peter Dunne: Political Commentator and former United Future leader on the current coalition negotiations and how they may reflect the government

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A political commentator thinks the incoming government could have a 'standoff mentality,' based on coalition talks.  Christopher Luxon and David Seym...

Linda Gradstein: CBS Correspondent on the temporary ceasefire in exchange for hostage release

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some Israeli hostages will soon be released, as well as Palestinian prisoners.   Israel's cabinet has agreed to a four day pause in fighting in excha...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on coalition negotiations and ministerial roles

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's Mark Mitchell says he has a flavour of what's coming in terms of law and order policy in the next Government.  National, ACT, and New Zeal...

Mike's Minute: The deputy Prime Minister job doesn’t matter

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The deputy Prime Minister debate has begun to occupy the bored. Who will it be? David Seymour, Winston Peters or Nicola Willis? As the jobs at the hig...

Kerri Nuku: Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere on the number of nurses giving up due to overworking

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some nurses are giving up in frustration at being overworked.  Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says around 75,000 nurses have annual pra...

Campbell Barry: Lower Hutt Mayor on correcting the spelling of Petone to Pito-one

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lower Hutt City Council has voted unanimously to correct the historic misspelling of Petone to Pito-one.  Mayor Campbell Barry told Mike Hosking that...

David Seymour: ACT Leader on coalition negotiations moving on to ministerial positions

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour says the three parties working to form the next government are still negotiating over jobs.  National, ACT, and New Zealand First have ...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the trade deficit numbers for October

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are signs our annual trade deficit is closing, but not closing enough.  Stats NZ data for October shows it reduced to around $14.8 billion from...

Tim Ferguson: Wellington Airport Operations Duty Manager on the backlog of disrupted flights clearing

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good news at Wellington Airport, where a backlog of disrupted flights is being cleared.  Airport Operations Duty Manager Tim Ferguson told Mike Hoski...

Alison Andrew: Transpower Chief Executive on the increase in the company's transmission charges

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An increase in Transpower's transmission charges looks to be on the cards.  The state-owned enterprise has submitted its proposed spending to the Com...

Dara Ó Briain: Irish Comedian ahead of this week's shows in New Zealand

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dara Ó Briain is bring his comedy back to kiwis.  The Irish comedian has shows in both Auckland and Wellington this weekend as part of his ‘So... ...

Mike's Minute: Leadership is needed in quitting as well

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does stepping down have a gender component to it? Who would know.  But you could argue, especially in this day and age, that the resignation of Kelly...

Samantha Murton: Royal College of General Practitioners President on next year's record high intake of Specialist GPs

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s some good news for kiwis in need of a doctor.   The Royal College of General Practitioners will see their highest intake of specialist GPs ...

Denva Wren: Woolworths Spokesperson on body cameras and fog cannons being introduced to stores

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Body cameras and fog cannons have been introduced to Woolworths stores as part of new security measures.  The supermarket giant is reporting a 131% r...

Maurice Williamson: Auckland City Councillor on the high cost of road safety in Auckland

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for more sensible spending on road safety in Auckland.  Auckland Transport is spending an average of $470 thousand for each of the 27 new signa...

Paula Bennett: Former National Deputy Leader on coalition talks reflecting how government might function over the next three years

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The manner of talks to form a government could be a sign for the next term.  National, ACT, and New Zealand First have remained tight-lipped on the p...

Andree Froude: Problem Gambling Foundation spokesperson on the increasing use of online gambling sites by teenagers

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Advocates are warning about the prevalence of online gambling among high school students.  An investigation by Newstalk ZB has found young people are...

Neil Brown: Ashburton Mayor on tour bus access to Lake Clearwater being restricted due to safety concerns

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tour bus access to one of the best views in the country is being restricted due to safety concerns.  Signs stating 'no coaches' were placed in the La...

Political Editor Jason Walls: It appears Coalition Talks Have Stalled.

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Details remain scarce on how far along coalition negotiations are. Incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon says National, Act and New Zealand First have a...

Darrin Bull From ADHD New Zealand: Medication Shortage Is "Significant Problem Worldwide"

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders with ADHD, are being forced to switch medication, after supply chain issues have meant that a popular drug is no longer available. Four...

Correspondent Haggai Matar: Little Is Known For Certain With Hamas Hostage Releases

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Israel is hopeful of reaching a deal with Hamas to release hostages in the "coming days". Correspondent Haggai Matar told told Mike Hosking that there...

Mike's Minute: Is pay transparency all it's cracked up to be?

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the weirdest debates of the modern age, and one that doesn’t seem to want to go away, is this business of pay transparency. It's been back in...

Vanesha Din: Founder of Role Call on The Hilton Australia's TikTok recruitment method

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new twist in the recruitment methods of The Hilton Australia.  Instead of a traditional CV, the company is asking for candidates to creat...

Mark the Week: David Seymour is the star of the show so far

16 Nov 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 Government: 4/10 For th...

Adele Gautier: Breast Cancer Foundation Spokesperson on the study that found pre-existing medication could be used as a preventative

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breast cancer experts are hopeful after a new study has shed light on how pre-existing medication could be used to prevent the disease.  A hormone dr...

Nicholas Khoo: Otago University International Politics Expert on the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s believed that US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's relationship still has a way to go.   The pair have met in San Francis...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the talks between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US President Joe Biden is calling talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping constructive and productive.   The pair have met in San Francisco, committi...

Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Management Managing Director on the likelihood of Auckland rental prices continuing to rise

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s believed that Auckland's surging rental prices won't stop anytime soon.   According to global realtor and research firm Knight Frank, it's amo...

Jim Reardon: Former Westpac Treasurer on the Reserve Bank's plan to buy foreign currency assets to protect the economy from a shock

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scepticism about the Reserve Bank's plan to add muscle so it can intervene in the currency market.   It's buying and borrowing more foreign currency ...

Jason Walls: Political Editor says having a coalition deal reached by Sunday isn't out of the question

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Luxon, Winston Peters, and David Seymour appear to be getting very close to a deal for forming the new government.  Talks continued into the ni...

Dolly Parton: Country music legend on her career and rock and roll album 'Rockstar'

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dolly Parton is a music legend. Her career spans 50 years, 11 Grammys, countless country music awards, and over a hundred-million records sold worldw...

Mikes Minute: Home ownership and the 'rich'

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If a problem is, by and large, one of perception, we seem to have very successfully managed to work ourselves into a weird sort of lather over home ow...

Angela Dalton: Auckland Councillor on the possibility of congestion charges being implimented

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland councillors are meeting shortly for a discussion about proposed congestion charges.  Mayor Wayne Brown wants to have the charges in place as...

Warwick Teague: Lead Researcher on the study that found that kiwi kids are dying of serious trauma injuries at twice the rate of those in Australia

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for New Zealand to develop more specialist children's hospitals around the country.  It follows new research that reveals that Kiwi kids are dy...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the results of their latest economic monitor

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Headwinds are continuing to hurt the regional economy, with warnings of a primary sector slowdown.  Infometrics' latest economic monitor for the thre...

Elizabeth Larus: University of Mary Washington Political Science Professor on today's meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China's economy looks to be at the front of Xi Jinping's mind ahead of his meeting with Joe Biden.  The two are due to meet this morning in San Franc...

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the first three-way coalition negotiation meeting

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour says a huge number of issues have been worked through in coalition negotiations and remains bullish a deal could be struck in coming day...

Tim Southee: Black Cap ahead of the Cricket World Cup semifinal against India

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps are set to play their semifinal match against India tonight, aiming for a spot in the finals.  India lost their last four knockout mat...

Steve Lancaster: New Zealand Rugby's community boss on the impact of the Black Ferns World Cup victory on the grassroots games

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby's community boss Steve Lancaster has highlighted the effect of the Black Ferns World Cup victory last year on the grassroots game.  ...

Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Kieran McAnulty on the time coalition negotiations are taking

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National MP Mark Mitchell is defending his party as the clock ticks on coalition talks.   Winston Peters didn't turn up to an expected meeting in Wel...

Jason Cleland: Waikaka Hotel Enhancement Company Director on the locals purchasing the Waikaka Royal Hotel

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A group of Southlanders has come together to save their local pub.  Six locals have raised funds for a deposit to buy the Waikaka Royal Hotel.  The ...

Chris Finlayson: Former National Party Treaty Minister on the potential of a Treaty referendum and Shane Jones' suggestions

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A New Zealand First MP's showing sympathy towards David Seymour's position on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. ACT wants a referendum on Treaty principles, and s...

Andrew Williams: Former NZ First MP on Winston Peters failing to make yesterdays three-way coalition meeting

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a view that Winston Peters is playing power games as David Seymour and Christopher Luxon prepare for coalition talks in Auckland.   Winsto...

Barry Wilson: Guardians of the Golden Mile Spokesperson on the judicial review application lodged for the transport plan

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington's controversial Golden Mile project could have its day in court.  The Wellington City Council says a judicial review application has been ...

Mike's Minute: We need to closely watch the Tuvalu deal

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Anthony Albanese a genius, or has he landed us with a headache we don’t know how to get out of?   In signing up Tuvalu the way he has and offeri...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the appointment of David Cameron to Foreign Secretary

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Cameron has been named the UK's new Foreign Secretary.  It comes seven years after he quit as PM over the outcome of his Brexit referendum.  K...

Helmut Marko: Director of Red Bull Racing and Alpha Tauri on Liam Lawson's future

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Lawson will fill a key role for both Red Bull teams as his wait for a Formula One seat continues.  He recorded a best placing of ninth, filling ...

Rod Liddle: UK Political Commentator on the appointment of David Cameron as Foreign Secretary and removal of Suella Braverman

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A UK political commentator says appointing David Cameron to the Foreign Secretary role is like pulling a dead rabbit out of a hat.   The former Briti...

Len Salt: Thames-Coromandel Mayor on the reopening of State Highway 25A three months ahead of time

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The early reopening of State Highway 25A is being called a 'game-changer' for the Coromandel Peninsula economy.  The route between Kōpū and Hikuai ...

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on international tolerance of Israel's operations

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tolerance of Israel's actions from the international community is running thin.  The Gaza Health Ministry says more than 11,000 people have been kill...

Marie Dyhrberg: Lawyer on the decreasing number of 501 deportations from Australia

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A criminal defence lawyer thinks common sense has prevailed as deportations from Australia plummet.  New Zealand Police data shows an average of 18 p...

Geof Nightingale: Independent Economist says that removing the foreign buyers tax would leave the Government with few options for raising revenue

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Objection to the foreign buyers tax could create a tough financial situation for the incoming Government.  Newstalk ZB understands coalition negotiat...

Commentary Box: India finish Cricket World Cup round robin with perfect record

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shreyas Iyer and Lokesh Rahul scored attacking hundreds to help India make it nine wins in nine games with a 160-run victory over the Netherlands in t...

Mike's Minute: We can't save the environment...because of the environment?

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world, where increasingly the battle for renewables is being dented if not lost, how wise is it to find a solar farm idea near Lake Tekapo has be...

Steve Price: Coalition says Caulfield clash ‘anti-Semitic, thuggish’ as Defence Minister calls for ‘careful’ language

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pro-Palestine protests in Melbourne on Friday night were a display of “anti-Semitic, thuggish behaviour” and an attempt to assert primacy over Jew...

Ryan McDonald: MoMac filmmaker on motorsport documentary on Liam Lawson

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After nearly 2 years in the making, a Kiwi filmmaker has created a motorsport documentary surrounding racing champion Liam Lawson.  The film follows ...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent says there are growing concerns in Washington from Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Humanitarian concerns about the situation in Gaza continue to worsen.   CNN reports the healthcare crisis is deepening, with health officials saying ...

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ chair says momentum is shifting with grocery supplier costs easing

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in nearly two years, grocery supplier cost increases have eased.  Infometrics data shows the annual rate of growth in October was ...

Christopher Luxon: Incoming Prime Minister says this week will be important to finishing National-ACT-NZ First coalition talks

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says coalition talks with NZ First and Act could take up to a week to complete and he’s unlikely to make i...

Peter Fitzsimmons: Former Wallaby on Eddie Jones expressing interest in coaching Japan

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Jones has given the strongest indication yet he's keen to take on the Japan rugby coaching job for a second time, admitting he's "definitely int...

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on Fonterra's climate reduction goals

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers says Fonterra's climate reduction plan is doable but extremely ambitious.  Fonterra is aiming to reduce farm emissions 30% by 2030....

Mike's Minute: The Electoral Commission couldn’t have made a bigger hash of this

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Electoral Commission the most useless Government department going?  The counting for three weeks, to be fair, is required by law. But when it'...

Mark the Week: What new Government?

09 Nov 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.   Vote counting: 2/10 They've...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the end of the Hollywood Actors strike

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood's set to burst into life following the end of the actors' strike.   The actors' union has reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood stud...

Kaylee Bell: Kiwi Country music artist on winning the Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi country music singer Kaylee Bell has won big on the country music world stage.  Bell took out the Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award in Ten...

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the final stages of coalition negotiations

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Seymour has finally met face-to-face to Winston Peters, but admits it could still be a while before a coalition deal can be struck between Natio...

Chris Bishop: National MP on the latest revelations from the Electoral Commission's investigation

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s shock from National over the latest revelations from the Electoral Commission.  It's investigating concerns about a voting place at Manurew...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association President on school attendance declining once more

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

School attendance is again in decline, with less than half of students regularly attending.  Education Ministry data shows 47% were regularly going t...

Graham Nash: British-American singer-songwriter on his lengthy career and solo tour

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to longevity, there are few musical careers that equal Graham Nash.  The British-American singer-songwriter was a founding member of th...

Mike's Minute: How democracy can thrive

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I think part of the comfort we should take around the so-called "rabid outbreak" of free speech this week is that words don’t automatically lead to ...

Chris Simpson: Auckland Unlimited’s Head of Major Events on the creation of New Zealand's first ocean festival Auckland Moana

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s first Ocean Festival is hitting Auckland’s waters next year.  Moana Auckland is set to launch on February 24th 2024, lasting a full...

Gary Stead: Black Caps Coach on the forecast and the possibility of reaching the Cricket World Cup semifinals

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A win will all but secure New Zealand a semifinal berth.  Thunderstorms are forecast during the course of the match which starts at 9.30pm.  If the ...

Eric Ferrebee: American Concrete Pavement Association Senior Technical Services Director on solving the pothole problem with concrete roads

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are concrete roads the solution to our pothole problem?  A member of the American Concrete Pavement Association has driven the length of New Zealand....

Sharon Davies: Talent Propeller Managing Director on the Hays Survey finding higher amounts of overtime

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Work-life balance appears to have changed, with the typical nine to five work hours becoming less common.  A survey by Hays Recruitment has found peo...

Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the G7 Foreign Ministers calling for humanitarian pauses but not ceasefire

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

G7 foreign ministers have voiced support for humanitarian pauses in Gaza but haven't called for a ceasefire.   Their statement follows a meeting in T...

Tony Alexander: Independent Economist on the surge of first-home buyers as prices come down

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A record surge of first-home buyers hits the market as prices come down.  First-home buyers now account for 27% of the market share according to new ...

Mike's Minute: Air NZ need to sort their priorities

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the record, I am a fan of Air New Zealand.  Mainly because we own it, it's our national airline and, overall, it's been fantastically successful....

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the recently released New York Times poll for the 2024 election

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an intense time in the US political arena.  A New York Times poll released this week has Donald Trump leading Biden in five crucial battlegrou...

Pollies: Labour's Megan Woods and National's Mark Mitchell call for Electoral Commission review

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Politicians from both Labour and National want answers from an Electoral Commission review.  The commission has apologised after our newsroom reveale...

Ernie Newman: Business Consultant says Foodstuffs merger could benefit consumers

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Consumers could benefit from a supermarket merger if Foodstuffs has to make other changes.  The supermarket giant is proposing to merge their North I...

Megan White: NZEI Union Representative and Capital Kids cooperative childcare centre manager on today's strike

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early childhood teachers from around 100 centres are striking this afternoon.   Teachers that fall under the Early Childhood Education Collective Agr...

Karl Le Quesne: Electoral Commission's Chief Electoral Officer on the voting count errors at multiple polling locations

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Electoral Commission has apologised over errors in the vote count at three polling booths.  It's checking all results after admitting a data entr...