The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says building consents are unlikely to trend upwards anytime soon

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building consents are unlikely to see a return to last year's spike. Stats NZ says consents fell 11 percent in the year to May. JMI Wealth Director An...

Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on the gold struck at the Snowy River Mine

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gold struck at New Zealand's deepest mine could be worth two-billion dollars. The development —850 metres deep into the ground at The Snowy River Mi...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the riots

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

French authorities are hoping for a quieter night across the country after five nights of violence sparked by the death of a 17-year-old. Thousands ha...

Ayesha Verrall: Health Minister on the additional clinical placements for nurses

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greater strides are being taken to ensure New Zealand-born healthcare professionals can serve their own communities. The Government's adding 830 clini...

Lance Burdett: Former Lead Police Negotiator on the Oranga Tamariki roof standoffs

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suspicions are growing that this weekend's standoff at an Oranga Tamariki youth justice facility was copycat behaviour. Five teens got onto the roof a...

Tusha Penny: Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO on the roof protests

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oranga Tamariki will be looking at making rapid change following a second roof protest at one of its justice facilities. Five teens spent a night and ...

Marama Davidson: Green Co-Leader on the party's housing policy

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Greens are promising a raft of rental regulations this election. The party's newly-released housing policy includes a cap on rent increases of thr...

Mike's Minute: The gig is up on assisted petrol prices

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's about to be over. Tomorrow our petrol goes up 29c per litre. It's at that point you will realise, if you haven't already, what a madly, false wor...

Mark the Week: 'Another $1 billion and the damn thing hasn’t even started yet'

29 Jun 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.   RATs: 3/10 Scandal of the w...

Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor on house price report showing quarterly value growth in 107 metro suburbs

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After over a year of decline, some house prices are on the road to recovery. The latest OneRoof report shows quarterly value growth in 107 metro subur...

Melodie Robinson: Head of Sport at TVNZ on their new free to air 'sports hub' launching this weekend

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good news if you are planning on settling in for a weekend of watching sport. TVNZ are launching their new free to air 'sports hub' on both TVNZ+ and ...

Lynda Stuart: NZEI lead negotiator says there is still work to be done on primary school collective agreement

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Primary school principals have accepted a third collective agreement offer from the Education Ministry. It includes a six percent base salary increase...

Paul Goldsmith: National Justice Spokesperson promises further action on ram-raiders, should it come to power

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's promising further action on ram-raiders, should it come to power in October. It wants to make filming and publishing a crime an aggravating...

Deborah Russell: Statistics Minister doesn't know whether Census numbers will reach 90 percent target

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a game of wait and see for the Census target. Today's the final day for people to complete the compulsory survey for all New Zealanders. About 89...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Biden, Democrats are slamming decision to end affirmative action in universities

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 45-year legal precedent is being rolled back by the United States Supreme Court. It's ruled against universities considering a prospective student's...

Brad Olsen: Economist on how life will change following fuel price rise and end of half-price public transport for most

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A raft of cost-of-living subsidies and temporary tax cuts are set to end tomorrow, with economists and budgeting services warning it will hurt those a...

Mike's Minute: Poor, old Chris - this Government is imploding

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you reckon Chris Hipkins regrets the deal he did with Grant and Jacinda late last year?   Do you think Jacinda had an inkling that things were spi...

Israel Adesanya: Kiwi-Nigerian UFC champion talks the rave reviews for his documentary 'Stylebender'

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi-Nigerian UFC fighter Israel Adesanya is in the discussion for the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world right now. The current UFC Middleweig...

Brent Eccles: Entertainment expert on the unprecedented demand for Taylor Swift tickets

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Taylor Swift effect has well and truly taken off on Kiwi fans. After not announcing any New Zealand shows, fans are desperate to get their hands o...

Naila Hassan: Assistant Road Policing Commissioner on drink driving deaths doubling since 2013

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since 2013, drink driving deaths have doubled. Last year, deaths on our roads involving drunk drivers hit a 10-year peak, with 33 more fatalities than...

Scott Robertson: Outgoing Crusaders, incoming All Blacks coach gives first interview since Super Rugby final

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A seventh Super Rugby title for Scott Robertson is just the send off that was needed before he takes up his new role as All Blacks coach. This is Robe...

Tim Brown: Wellington councillor says LGWM won't get the capital moving

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Councillors hoping to bring down Let's Get Wellington Moving will have their big vote today. This morning the Wellington City Council will decide on w...

Jeremy Lightfoot: Department of Corrections chief executive fronts following damming report

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a new report highlighting the divided workplace culture and overall leadership issues within the Department of Corrections  - it is hard to see ...

Barry Coates: Mindful Money CEO says we have far more oil and gas in reserve than what's needed to produce in future

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fossil fuel industry's move to keep expanding has been deemed as a recipe for huge financial loss. The oil and gas industry has said they're worki...

Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Question Time, Ayesha Verrall and RATs and housing density

27 Jun 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...

Mike's Minute: The Government don't understand basic economics

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want a good example of simple economics, we are living through a doozy. It's only Wednesday but already this week we have millions promised by ...

Leanne Geraghty: Air NZ Chief Customer and Sales Officer on 500,000 travellers expected this school holidays

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the July school holidays, Air New Zealand are expecting half a million Kiwis onboard this year. 45,000 seats have been added on domesti...

Andre Mason: Study author on findings vapes may not be the smoking cessation tool they're advertised to be

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evidence vapes may not be the smoking cessation tool they're cracked up to be. Latest research from Otago University has analysed data related to peop...

Professor Rob Walker: Southern DHB says new findings show all of our kidney dialysis regions are impacted by capacity constraints

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Health professionals are being left with no choice but to carry on in the face of a dire kidney healthcare situation. There's a push for urgent action...

Tony Blakely: Commission chair says Inquiry into the Covid response is entering its next phase

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid response is entering its next phase. Work has been underway since February to collate lessons learned f...

Eugenie Sage: Green Party MP says it would be a massive waste to scrap RMA reforms, National has no constructive alternatives

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is concern the National Party is playing politics with the RMA. Parliament's Environmental Select Committee has suggested a range of amendments ...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says universities need to take a look at how they deal with their finances and do better

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is telling universities to take a look at how they deal with their finances and do better. Institutions will get a piece of the $...

Mike's Minute: The two plane debacle is an embarrassment

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So the spin is flying, no pun intended, around the Prime Ministerial cavalcade to China. How do you possibly defend the use of two planes, when one of...

Nick McKenzie: Journalist says revealing truth about Australian SAS's Ben Roberts-Smith toughest assignment of career

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Investigative journalist Nick McKenzie has called revealing the truth behind Australia's most decorated soldier the toughest assignment of his 21 year...

Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on over $100m spent on unreliable Defence Force 757 aircraft in five years

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A back up Defence Force 757 aircraft has been sent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ trip to China due to the aircraft’s unreliability and likely c...

Carmel Sepuloni: Acting PM says govt announcement to help universities get over the line is coming this afternoon

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A government announcement to help universities get over the line is coming this afternoon. Victoria, Otago, Massey, and Waikato universities are all s...

Geoff Cooper: NZ Infrastructure Commission on 16 percent of Kiwis' after-tax income spent on infrastructure services

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An average of around 16 percent of Kiwis' after-tax income is spent on infrastructure services - including drinking water, transport, broadband and ho...

John Fisk: Liquidator says $5m loan for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts allows consultation to continue before a sale

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lifeline comes as the Government offers a $5 million helping hand towards the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. The loan is being touted as the s...

Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor says Hipkins needs to keep Xi Jinping onside, China is huge economic partner

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's expected Chris Hipkins will be walking a tight rope during his meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing today. Newstalk ZB Political ...

Mike's Minute: Why has the government brought Three Waters back?

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't caught up, Three Waters is back. That surprises me to a degree, given the trouble the Government has had with Three Waters, the problem...

Ruth Money: Independent victim advocate on National's law and order policy

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's law and order policy is being applauded for putting focus back onto victims of crime. It’s vowing to stop funding cultural reports on off...

Dave Frame: Victoria University climate change professor on the European commission's plan to fight climate change

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's trepidation over a controversial attempt to manipulate the weather to fight climate change. The European Commission is looking at interfering ...

Chris Luxon: National Leader on the Government's plane double up

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's hitting out at the Government's plane double up for its China trip. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his entourage, along with a business d...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the mutiny in Russia

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An attempted armed mutiny in Russia suggests that things may be unravelling for Vladimir Putin. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the mutiny b...

Nick Bedford: Wellington Hospital's Clinical Lead for Gynaecology on the use of surgical mesh impants

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alarm bells are ringing over surgeons' ability to use surgical mesh. Due to concerns about avoidable harm, the Health Ministry's set up a credential p...

Edward Lucas: The Center for European Policy Analysis spokesperson on the mutiny in Russia

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A rare uprising in Russia is thought to be reflective of Vladimir Putin's splintering leadership. The US says the weekend mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin'...

Mike's Minute: We got nowhere this week with the health equity scandal

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t think I am alone in thinking we have got about nowhere in this scandal around race based health prioritisation. Sadly it has, entirely predi...

Mark the Week: I admire his passion and determination

22 Jun 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.   Michael Wood: 1/10 "How to ...

Clayton McMillan: Chiefs Head Coach ahead of Super Rugby final versus Chiefs

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The final game of the Super Rugby season will kick off this Saturday in Hamilton. The Crusaders and Chiefs will battle it out for the Super Rugby titl...

Dr Jules Jaffe: Oceanographer who helped discover the Titanic wreck reacts to news submersible is believed to have imploded

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oceangate says the five missing crew on the Titan submersible are believed to be dead. Debris was found 500 metres away from the titanic Oceanographer...

Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says Govt's handling of PGF is spraying around a money hose full of taxpayer cash

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's finance spokesperson says she's shocked by Government's inability to confirm if the Provincial Growth Fund is getting bang for buck. Parlia...

Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative report questions why the outcomes in govt-dominated sectors aren't performing better

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With numbers of those employed in the public sector increasing by 28 percent,  along with more top heavy well-paid managers and communication teams, ...

Ginny Andersen: Police minister says new firearms registry will help determine where stolen legal guns end up

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is about to become a lot tougher for criminals to get their hands on guns. That's the ultimate aim of a digital firearms registry that goes live to...

Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister says China's economy has enormous upsides and plenty of opportunities for NZ exporters

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister has a tight rope to navigate as he prepares for his trip to China next week. Chris Hipkins is set to leave on Sunday with a large b...

Mike's Minute: I'm almost feeling sorry for Chris Hipkins

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The whole Michael Wood story defies any logical explanation. It defied explanation when he got into trouble over the airport shares. It defied explana...

Andrew Webster: Warriors coach says the team isn't good enough yet to look too far ahead despite positives

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a season the Warriors are having. In the top eight, playing well, beating the teams they are meant to beat and competing for all 80 mins. The wee...

Karen Chhour: Act Party children spokesperson says despite previous issues at Oranga Tamariki nothing ever seems to change

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A politician is frustrated with a lack of change at Oranga Tamariki. The department has revealed two staff members have been stood down and are being ...

Richard Burke: Horticulture expert on Kiwis wasting a reported 282 tonnes of broccoli each year

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you eat the stems of your broccoli? Well apparently a lot of us don't - about a third of Kiwis throw them away making around 282 tonnes of broccoli...

Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building CEO insists they're in good shape, despite lower profit

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building insists it's in good shape, despite lower profit. It's dropped its forecast to about $800 million down from its February prediction ...

Tim Taylor: Oceanographer says finding the missing Titanic submersible is just the first step

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There has been little sign of hope for the missing Titanic submersible that's caught the attention of the world. The sub with five onboard went missin...

Ruth Shinoda: Education researcher on nearly half of principals saying learning is worse than expected at this time of year

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Education Review Office is seriously concerned about the lasting impact Covid-19 disruptions are having on education. Its research has found the p...

Peter Dunne: Former cabinet minister says he's baffled by Michael Wood's repeated failure to declare shares

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former cabinet minister says he's baffled by Michael Wood's repeated failure to declare shares. Wood is resigning as a minister over failing to disc...

Mike's Minute: We need a report into why we do so many reports

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are really interested - and that in part is the problem - are we really interested? We all moan about banks. Banks are big and they are success...

Pollies: MPs Erica Stanford and Megan Woods agree arbitration best way forward for teacher pay dispute

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National is welcoming possible arbitration between the secondary teachers' union and the Ministry of Education. Education Spokesperson Erica Stanford ...

Peter McIntyre: NZ Berryfruit Propagators chair fears there may be a shortage of strawberry plants when season begins

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A strawberry shortage is looming. Due to damage from the extreme weather and continued labour shortages, it looks like there will be a lack of strawbe...

Richard Arnold: US correspondent says Hunter Biden will plead guilty in a deal to avoid jail time in a tax and gun case

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter will plead guilty to federal tax offences but avoid prosecution on a separate gun charge in a deal with the Justice...

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO says sector welcomes CommComm study and stands by its practises

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Banks are standing by their right to make a profit ahead of a new Commerce Commission inquiry. The Government has ordered the commission to conduct a ...

Dave Mazley: Whakapapa Holdings Chief Executive expects Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to be liquidated after court today

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A last minute saving-grace has come as the Ruapehu skifields are on thin ice. A government and council-backed option for Whakapapa Holdings and Pure T...

Jim Palmer: Future for Local Government Review chair says major changes to the system are needed

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A warning the country's local government system won't be able to withstand future challenges if major changes aren't made. The Future for Local Govern...

Michael Wood: Immigration Minister says simpler settings mean officials can process applications more quickly

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is changing skilled migrant visa requirements, in an effort to help businesses attract workers and fill skill shortages. New settings i...

Mike's Minute: We are all equal, or the country is shot

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I suspect Dr Shane Reti is one of the many doctors up and down this country who sees the ethnicity ranking in our health system the same way we do. He...

Carl Hayman: 1000th All Black on being diagnosed with dementia and his new book 'Head On'

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Hayman was one of our great All Black props, considered one of the world's best tight-heads. He was the 1000th All Black when he made his debut a...

Andrew Cushen: Climate Forestry Association CEO discusses proposed changes to Emissions Trading Scheme

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Four new adjustments to the Emissions Trading Scheme have been proposed for consultation - all of which aim to make it less attractive for businesses ...

Kathy Wolfe: CEO of Early Childhood NZ says changes to 20 hours only enrolments don't go far enough

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government have backed down on their ECE announcement from Budget 2023. Early Childhood Education providers will no longer be required to offer 20...

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister defends move to factor ethnicity into health decisions in Auckland

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins is defending a move to factor ethnicity into health decisions in Auckland, but says there are no plans to do the same around the country...

Claire Matthews: Business professor ahead of Govt announcement of CommComm inquiry into bank profits, fees

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the Government are set to announce a Commerce Commission inquiry into banks - with the focus expected to be on profits and fees. In 2022, retail...

Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on $250m mistake found in cost-benefit-analysis of proposed speed limit slash

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington City Council must  temporarily hit the brakes on its proposed speed limit slash. In its proposal to drop many speed limits to 30 kilometre...

Mike Hosking: We love roads, so let's get on with building them

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I know if you are south of Auckland, you might not care. But yet again Friday and over the weekend we were reminded of the value of roads, new roads, ...

Puneet Saini: Pharmacist on the wasting of millions of dollars worth of medication

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tens of millions of dollars worth of medication is winding up in landfill every year, due to it being illegal to do anything other than throw it away....

John Hart: Former All Black on the new Rugby Championship squad

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 36-man Rugby Championship squad has been named, All Blacks Coach Ian Foster deciding to bring six new faces into the fold. Crusaders midfielder Da...

Mike's Minute: Meng Foon is just another example of Govt ineptitude

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am not sure why Meng Foon was going to resign last night. Because if you have cocked it up the way he has, you resign on a Friday and hope everyone ...

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association President on the possibility of arbitration

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing dispute over secondary teachers' pay could be settled through independent arbitration. The PPTA is considering recommendations from the Em...

David Seymour: ACT Leader on Te Whatu Ora's medical waitlist tool

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Act's slamming the move to consider ethnicity when prioritising people on medical waitlists. Ethnicity is now a factor in a new medical wait list tool...

Mike Shepherd: Te Whatu Ora spokesperson on the new waitlist tool

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Te Whatu Ora's defending its equity adjuster-waitlist tool. Ethnicity is a factor in new medical waitlist criteria rolled out in Auckland in February ...

Chris Luxon: National Party Leader on the party's new crime policy

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National says prisoner numbers will rise as crime goes down if it wins power in October. The party's new crime policy would make being a gang member a...

Mike's Minute: The economic chickens have come home to roost

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the economy sinks, the Government sinks with it. What a shocking week. We have officially been in recession. Don’t let them con you into the “t...

Mark the Week: The tangible outworking of a Govt that printed, spent and wasted money they never had

15 Jun 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.   Recession: 3/10 Welcome to ...

Professor Peter Jaworski: Report author on findings every country that permits plasma compensating has surplus plasma collections

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Blood Service has warned that without more donors we will rely more heavily on imported plasma products. Questions have been asked as ...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister responds to claims a recession will lose Labour the election

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins believes New Zealanders will recognise the domestic and global factors that have contributed to two consecutive quarters ...

Merran Davis: Former Te Pukenga Deputy Chief Executive slams proposed job cuts

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former education boss has slammed a mega-polytech's move to cut 400 of its 10,000 workers as the latest chapter in the "trainsmash that is Te Pukeng...

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says the economy is going through a rough patch, going to take a while to turn around

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand may not be in a recession, but it's certainly in a slowdown. On paper, the country has officially entered a "technical recession" after re...

Dale Kirk: Methcon Managing Director says importing of drugs into New Zealand is all being done through gangs

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand continues to be targeted for meth distribution. Authorities have intercepted a shipment of maple syrup from Canada, concealing 713 kilogra...

Mike's Minute: We've lost our real world view when it comes to Ōpōtiki

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What I value about people like Mark Mitchell is they bring real world experience to a situation. Mark was a cop, he was a dog handler and he has been ...

Antonia Prebble: 'Outrageous Fortune' star talks her new show 'Double Parked' which hits screens tonight

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with Kiwi actor Antonia Prebble. She's best known for her role as Loretta West in the hugely successful Outrageous Fortune, along wit...

Warwick Bagg: UoA Medical and Health Sciences deputy dean on govt funding 50 additional students from next year

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It seems the Government are listening - from next year they will be funding medical schools to take 50 additional students. This will lift domestic en...

Damien O'Connor: Minister for Trade and Export Growth on primary industry exports growing to 14 percent of GDP

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our primary industry exports have reached $56 billion - his is 2.3 percent higher than expected and now worth 14 percent of New Zealand's total GDP. T...

Dr. Matthew Birchall: New Zealand Initiative report highlights NZ's over-reliance on public debt to fund infrastructure deficit

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new report into our infrastructure is highlighting New Zealand's over-reliance on public debt to fund our infrastructure deficit - which currently i...

Michael Gordon: Economist says when it comes to recession, you need to look at whether the economy is running below par

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Economists are split over whether today's GDP figures will rise or fall. The data for the March quarter will be released at 10.45am. A decrease would ...

Tim Anderson: Bay of Plenty Police District Commander on Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob Barbarians tangi, investigating shots fired

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bay of Plenty towns of Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne were effectively shut down yesterday as a Mongrel Mob funeral procession caused massive disruptio...

Mike's Minute: Luxon is right - this country is in rotten shape

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"New Zealand is a wet, whiny, negative, inward-looking country." It is almost certainly the quote of the week, unless the next couple of days are out ...